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As one of the first softgel contract manufacturer in Europe, ARCO became by the years, a specialist in producing softgel for the pharmaceutical new nutraceutical industry. ARCO continues his growth by reaching in 1962, the authorization to produce drugs, and later on as one of the first companies in 1986, the GMP approval.
In the further years, ARCO extended his plant twice in 1991 and 2000. Until today, it continues this modernization in adaption to the latest EU GMP rules.
Foundation of A.R.C.O. – CHEMIE GmbH
by Arthur Loose and Cornelius Souvereinn.
Take over by the Zirkulin Werke GmbH.
Authorization to produce drugs acc. to §1 chapt. 1;
Manufacturing of drugs, dietical products and nutritional supplements.
Purchase of A.R.C.O.®-Chemie GmbH by the long-standing Head of Manufacturing Georgios Zacharopoulos.
WHO-GMP approval.
First extension of our plant.
Further extension of the production plant.
Expansion into new international markets.
New scope of service implementation (CDMO approach), presenting ready to market products launch of ARCOMPETENCE.
Step in of 2nd generation:
Konstantinos and Alexandros Zacharopoulos ensuring of independent family business.
Implementation of track and trace (serialization) for prescription medications.
Further capacity expansion (30%) of finished products and softgel encapsulation.
The realization of our quality and product policy is one important task of the leading manager ́s. “Our General Manager ́s task.”
To fully meet our customer´s requrements, individual and short-term, is part of our expectations as a modern company in a fast shifting society.
We are convinced that the best results can be reached through loyal and long-term partnerships.
We feel responsible for our customers and employees. Respect, expactatious and mutual assistance are an important part of our company´s philosophy.
The responsibility towards our society is not only based in our core business but we feel obliged to support ideas contributing to the general health.
