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Manufacturing Sites | Global Capabilities | About us | Grünenthal Group

The Grünenthal Group is an entrepreneurial, science-based pharmaceutical company specialized in pain, gout and inflammation. We are a fully integrated research & development company with a long track record of bringing innovative pain treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients.

... About us

We are an independent, family-owned company with headquarters in Aachen, Germany. We are present in 32 countries with affiliates in Europe, Latin America and the USA. Our products are sold in more than 155 countries and we employ around 5,200 employees worldwide.

... Company Overview

Although firmly rooted in Germany, today we are very much a growing global Business.

... History

A mix of strong entrepreneurial spirit, close collaboration and outstanding performance define our approach to leadership alongside a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

... Leadership

The Supervisory Board advises and controls the Corporate Executive Board and is elected by the shareholders’ summit.

... Supervisory Board

Beyond our overarching purpose – to improve the health of people around the globe – we want to create shared value through sustainability for our company and society as a whole.

... Responsibility

Although firmly rooted in Germany, today we’re very much a growing global business, represented in 30 countries and maintaining production sites in six.

... Global Capabilities

Patients’ needs are at the heart of everything we do; using our passion for science, we develop long-lasting solutions that directly address these needs.

... Products

We are dedicated to creating a better future for our patients, so getting involved with diverse initiatives that support this goal is vital.

... Initiatives

... Our positions

Innovation is at the heart of everything that we do. It’s the driving force behind new ideas and future therapies.

... Research & Development

For us, innovation goes beyond drug development. Our innovation is built on expert knowledge of disease-pathophysiology’s, understanding of the patient, the use of big data and state-of-the-art technologies such as devices that result in innovative solutions for the patients need.

... Strategy

Our R&D pipeline is a source of great excitement – we currently have several new drug candidates and technologies in different phases of development.

... Pipeline

Our key innovation areas are pain and devices and technologies.

... Focus areas

As a research-based pharmaceutical company, Grünenthal recognizes the importance of publicly registering clinical trials and making information including results available.

... Clinical trials

Collaboration with the scientific community is central to our R&D strategy. Let’s work together – collaborate with us!

... Collaborate with us

Ambition is welcome at Grünenthal. Whether you’re a world-class scientist or a talented graduate, together we drive cutting-edge research projects and develop products of the future. Grünenthal offers a culture of opportunity. Join us!

... Jobs and career

From research scientists and high achieving graduates to experts in marketing and production, our open and inclusive culture helps everyone thrive.

... Meet our people

A distinct culture is central to the wellbeing of any organisation. We are Grünenthal has been vital in engaging new employees with our business and guiding our daily work.

... We are Grünenthal

Explore our media section and access a range of materials relating to our company, people, medicines and medical devices.

... Media

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focusing all of our activities and efforts on moving towards our vision of a world free of pain. Explore our recent stories to see what drives us.

... Our Stories

In this section you will find both current and archived press releases published from 2013 onwards by Grünenthal GmbH, Germany.

... Press releases

... Statements

Journalists are invited to use our corporate publications for their reporting. The list contains business related publication like the company presentation or the code of conduct. .

... Corporate publications

Journalists are invited to use images from our library to illustrate their reporting. The library contains company and R&D related pictures.

... Image resources

The library contains a set of company footage. Journalists are invited to use the video material to illustrate their reporting.

... Video resources

At your service

Picking the right partner is everything: you need a guarantee of quality, excellent supply performance and a commitment to you, the client.

Our Global Operations team maintains six specialized plants on two continents. Not only do they manufacture our products, but also they take care of many of our external customers using around 50% of Grünenthal’s production capacity. They make sure those customers are satisfied in every way. How can our Global Operations team help you?

Our plants in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Ecuador and Chile operate as full-service CMO’s vertically integrated from active substance to finished products with a strong service portfolio including controlled drugs handling, regulatory services, production process design, export into 100 countries worldwide and special technologies such as hormones, hot melt extrusion or biopharma packaging.

Interested?

Find out more about Grünenthal PRO – our manufacturing sites and their capabilities:

... Find out more

Europe

Grünenthal GmbH

Zieglerstraße 6

52078 Aachen

Germany

Phone +49 241 569 3231

E-Mail contact@grunenthal-pro.com

Farmaceutici Formenti S.p.A.

Via Di Vittorio 2

21040 Origgio (VA)

Italy

Phone +39 (02) 96958 418

E-Mail contact@grunenthal-pro.com

Proto Chemicals AG

Tschachen 2

8756 Mitlödi

Switzerland

Phone +41 55 647 31 31

E-Mail contact@grunenthal-pro.com

Latin America

Tecnandina S.A.

Av. Manuel Córdova Galarza Km 6 1/2 Vía a la Mitad del Mundo (Pusuquí)

Quito

Ecuador

Phone +593 2 989 111

E-Mail contact@grunenthal-pro.com

Laboratorios Andrómaco

Av. Quilín 5273

Peñalolen Santiago

Chile

Phone +562 2594 8677

E-Mail contact@grunenthal-pro.com

Video resources

Serialisation

All packaging sites are equipped with serialization and aggregation infrastructure to match the various national requirements.

Packaging

Impressions of the Grünenthal packaging center at our Headquarters in Aachen, Germany.

Full service in Latin America

Tour of our primary manufacturing site for supply of solid, semi-solid and liquid products throughout Latin America (amongst others approved by EMA, ANVISA, INVIMA).