Germany-based Rotzinger PharmaPack is set to launch a new filling and capping platform designed for over-the-counter (OTC) products, such as non-aseptic pharmaceuticals, as well as solid and liquid products from the cosmetics, personal care, and nutraceutical industries.  

Called VarioFill, the platform brings the advantages of previously large lines on a compact and modular platform.

“Where manufacturers and contract fillers previously needed new machines for different products and closures, VarioFill now enables them to process everything on a single platform – from non-aseptic pharmaceutical liquids such as eye drops and cough syrup to cosmetics such as creams and face serums to solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules. Added to this are different packaging materials and shapes as well as various closure types in highly variable output quantities,” explained Michael Gensheimer, Product Manager at Rotzinger PharmaPack.

One of the key benefits of the VarioFill platform is its compact footprint.

Gensheimer stated, “VarioFill is currently the most space-saving solution of its kind on the market. Thanks to a high degree of automation and exchangeable modules, space savings even exceed 50 percent.”

“With VarioFill, modularity is much more than just a buzzword; it’s a daily reality. This is particularly beneficial in the case of frequent product changes. The machine base, which is identical for all variants, allows new stations and modules to be installed. All you need to do is reconfigure the platform with the appropriate modules, and the line is ready for new requirements at low investment costs,” he added.

Gensheimer noted that they have received an overwhelming response from the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and nutraceutical industries.

Even before the official market launch, they have sold two VarioFill lines, the first of which is expected to go into production at a customer's site shortly.

“Customers are particularly impressed by the modular design,” Gensheimer added.