Company Overview
PalPharma Handling Solutions LtdFollowing several years of operating in a divisional structure to nurture and develop the company's strengths in specific market sectors, Palamatic has restructured the organization to fit in with its different trading styles with a view to offering its prestigious customer base
- o a superior level of service from pre-sales and to after-sales and beyond
- o continuous research and development of quality, economic lifting and handling equipment
- o more focused knowledge and advice on solving their customers difficult lifting and handling applications with solutions which meet productivity requirements as well as important Health & Safety requirements
The "re-engineering" of the company, first established in 1985, has also included financial re-structuring, introduction of new equity and investment in order to provide a solid platform for the company to deliver its promise to customers. A team of advisors - accountants, lawyers and funders based in Sheffield, UK have worked with the Board of Directors and concluded the restructuring of Palamatic Ltd and PalPharma Handling Solutions Ltd in June 2009. Further investment is being sought for PalPharma Handling Solutions Ltd and it is anticipated that this company will commence trading independently in 2010. The PalPharma team currently working for Palamatic Ltd will continue to handle its customer business on the same basis as the last five years until this time.
Palamatic Ltd headed up by Melanie Taylor, Managing Director (photo) operates out of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England (photo from brochure). Based close to the motorway network but at the same time being positioned in one of the country's natural beauty spots, the Peak District National park. Melanie and her team of experienced professionals within the fields of materials handling from technical sales to commissioning engineers are excited about the change and feel it reflects the way the company works best and is able to offer a top rate service to its valued customer base.
Stewart Bennison, founder of Palamatic and Director on the board, works closely with the team of designers on new product development, product refinement and continuous improvement in quality, cost or operation.
Sue Bennison, founder of Palamatic and Company Secretary, works closely with the board and the Senior Management Team on commercial, legal and financial matters.
History
After selling lifting equipment for warehousing areas and automatic sack opening machines to the pharmaceutical sector for many years it became evident that the industry had very few ergonomic, hygienic lifting and handling solutions for their difficult process applications. In 2003 the Board of directors, headed up by Melanie Taylor Managing Director, set out on a path to develop new product ranges and move into new niche markets. One of the key focus areas of development were the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Fine Chemical and Biotech industries.
2005
This division PALPharma Handling Solutions was formed with a dedicated team of managers, engineers, technical sales engineers, fitters and commissioning engineers.
2007
Palamatic formed its subsidiary office in the USA. Based in Garner North Carolina, the area was chosen as it based the sales and support team in the most central spot for the Carolinas Pharma manufacturing companies.
As well as the back-up team in the UK, the USA has its own dedicated sales team and two regional based agents in Carolinas and California.
2009
In March 2009 following the Interphex show in New York, the exhibition equipment was re-located to the Test Plant facility in Garner where customers can call by to discuss their applications and see demonstration equipment to help understand what handling solutions are available.
Total Solutions
PalPharma works closely with isolator, containment booth, valve and IBC / Drum suppliers from around the world to ensure their customers receive a total solution that works for the operator. Working closely with other suppliers is a key part of how we do business and our engineering expertise and understand of how equipment works best is a tremendous strength when working with a multi-tiered supply chain.
Team
PALPharma is made up of experienced sales, engineering, production and assembly engineers. You can be assured that we will work together from sales to right through to installation and after sales care to ensure that you are provided with a good service. We pride ourselves on working closely with our customers to ensure that the equipment we provide not only fulfils the handling requirements, protects their workforce but also enhances their production capabilities. (show some photos)
Scope of Supply
As well as offering a comprehensive range of high quality cGMP lifting and handling equipment, PalPharma knows that this is simply not enough to meet the stringent demands of its Pharmaceutical customers. Also offered as part of our PalPharma Projects are
- o Preliminary Design Assistance
- o Product Testing to find best handling solution
- o Sourcing of additional equipment to help complete the whole project for a customer
- o Factory Acceptance Tests - attended by customer or video'd if travel arrangements don't synchronise with project schedules
- o Quality Plans, IQ / OQ documentation
- o Installation Supervision
- o Site Acceptance Tests and Commissioning
- o Operator Training and Maintenance Team Training
- o Global Customer Service Contracts - for regular, planned and comprehensive servicing to ensure equipment is always ready for action
Customers
Our list of customers is growing year on year. We are supplying quality cGMP lifting and handling equipment into all key pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing bases around the world including:-
Europe - UK, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Bulgaria, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Turkey
SE Asia & Australasia - Singapore, Malaysia, China, Australia
North America & Caribbean - USA (over 100 installations in 40 states), Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico
Our restructuring will take us forward in developing our presence and service levels in each of our existing territories but will also help us expand in South America as well as expand the number of countries we have equipment installed in.
End Users - Our expertise in lifting and handling ensures we can offer our support and equipment to end users working closely with GSK, Lilly & Co, Pfizer, Genentech, Amgen, AZ, Abbott etc
Main Contractors - Many contracts we work on are placed via the Main Contractor of engineering house - Bovis Lend Lease, Fluor, Jacobs Engineering for example. Our close relationship with these companies allows us to make sure the Main Contractor delivers the nest service to their customer. Their customer, is our customer.
OEM's - PalPharma Equipment often is integrated with other manufacturers of machinery or components and we work with a prestigious list of OEMs around the world where we aim to supply equipment not just to their specification but put forward alternative solutions to help them differentiate themselves from the rest. Containment booth suppliers, isolator manufacturers, valve manufacturers, tableting machine suppliers etc are all on our list of OEM's who we value tremendously in ensuring PalPharma equipment is offered on a project to the End User.
Whatever the chain is within a project PalPharma strive to offer the highest level of support, service, expertise and value for money for any application around the World.
Registered in England No: 6895335. VAT Reg GB 971 830 113
