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News / Oct 08, 2019

Celebrating our 60th Anniversary in Cork

10 years in Cork, 60 years in the world.

On September 5th 2019, Hovione celebrated its 60th anniversary at the Cork site in Ireland.

The event joined together team members, clients and stakeholders that make Hovione a great Company.

Guy Villax Simon Coveney Manufacturing Plant Ringaskiddy Cork, Ireland | Hovione
Guy Villax and Simon Coveney, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland

 

“I’m delighted to see the Cork site playing such an important part in the success of this impressive company,” said Simon Coveney TD, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade speaking at the celebration event for Hovione’s 60th anniversary.

“Hovione has seen steady growth over the last few years and I’m confident that the coming years will be equally successful for the Cork team.”

 

60th Anniversary in Cork | Hovione
Paul Downing and Simon Coveney, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland

 

Celebrating 60th Anniversary in Cork | Hovione
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60th Anniversary in Cork | Hovione
Ambassador of Portugal in Ireland, Miguel de Almeida e Sousa, Guy Villax and Paul Downing

 

“Our Cork site plays a significant and strategic role within the Hovione network,” said Hovione CEO, Guy Villax. “With two Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient facilities alongside a Drug Product Intermediate facility that houses the largest commercial pharmaceutical spray dryer in operation, the Cork site boasts both extensive manufacturing capacity and people capability.”

 

Guy Villax Paul Downing at Manufacturing Plant in Cork Ireland | Hovione
Guy Villax, Paul Downing and a Cork tree from Portugal in Cork