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History of Hovione
Hovione was established in Portugal in 1959 by Ivan Villax with his wife, Diane Villax, and two other Hungarian refugees: Nicholas de Horthy and Andrew Onody, thus forming the name HOVIONE.
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Press Clipping / Jan 26, 2026
Hovione, the Portuguese-rooted company that has become indispensable to global pharmaceuticals
L'Express, 26 January 2026
Article / Aug 30, 2016
Moving from compliance to quality culture
Manufacturing Chemist, July/August 2016
Press Release / Jun 01, 1999
40 Years of Expertise in API Chemistry
This year Hovione celebrates its 40th anniversary
Press Release / Sep 27, 2017
Hovione appoints Frédéric Kahn Vice President, Marketing and Sales
Hovione announced today the appointment of Mr. Frédéric Kahn as Vice President Marketing and Sales, as of 1st September, 2017
Hovione’s contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals
Hovione has aligned its Sustainability Policy and Strategy to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Press Clipping / May 11, 2020
Hovione helping out HSE and community groups with donations of hand sanitiser
Echo Live, May 11, 2020
Press Clipping / Feb 13, 2025
The Secret to Being a Good Employer
The Medicine Maker, 13 February 2026