Axplora invests Euro 6.5 million to expand production capacity at Vizag site

Published On 2025-08-09 05:00 GMT   |   Update On 2025-08-09 05:00 GMT
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Axplora has announced a significant investment at its Vizag site in India to expand production capacity and reinforce supply chain resilience. This announcement follows the successful completion of routine USFDA inspections in 2025 at both of Axplora’s Indian manufacturing sites, Vizag and Chennai, which form part of the company’s PharmaZell Business Unit.

The expansion project at Vizag will increase output and create new employment opportunities.

"The investment also advances the company’s sustainability goals by supporting efficient, vertically integrated production at a single site," the release stated.

“This investment reflects Axplora’s strategic commitment to operational excellence and customer- centric growth,” said Martin Meeson, CEO of Axplora. “By strengthening our infrastructure in Vizag, we are enhancing our ability to deliver high-quality, reliable, and scalable solutions to customers worldwide.”

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Both the Vizag and Chennai sites successfully completed routine inspections by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) in 2025, each concluding with a Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) classification.

As per the release, the inspector at the Chennai facility highlighted several areas of excellence, including the strong and consistent implementation of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), streamlined and efficient document management and retrieval processes, and the high standards maintained in facility upkeep and overall site hygiene.

“These results are a powerful validation of our team’s diligence and our unwavering focus on quality.” said Anant Barbadikar, Co-President of PharmaZell and Chief Operating Officer in India. “The success of both inspections reflects not just regulatory compliance, but the operational integrity and continuous improvement culture we strive to embed across every Axplora site.”

Axplora is a manufacturing partner to over 900 of the world’s pharmaceutical and biotech companies, formed from the integration of PharmaZell, Farmabios, and Novasep CDMO. 

Axplora supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies in developing and producing life-changing therapies. Axplora operates 9 API manufacturing sites across Europe and India, providing multi-site capacity to partners worldwide.

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