Optimizing Pharmaceutical Warehouse Production with Automation Solutions from Kardex

Galderma is a global group headquartered in Sweden, specializing in aesthetic and dermatological treatments with well-known brands such as Restylane, Emervel, Macrolane, Azzalure, Metvis, and Pliaglis. With more than 5,000 employees across 80 countries, Galderma continues to expand its manufacturing capacity to meet growing global demand.

At its plant in Uppsala – Sweden, Galderma is responsible for research, development, and production of dermo-cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. During its expansion, the company faced a critical challenge: how to increase production efficiency while ensuring strict quality control, full traceability, and reduced inventory levels.

Key Challenges

• A diverse product portfolio and high output volumes requiring optimized intermediate goods storage
• The need for flexible buffer storage to support assembly processes
• Reducing manual handling, increasing accuracy, and ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards

The Kardex Solution

Leveraging its global expertise in automated storage systems, Kardex designed a fully automated solution tailored to the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry:

Smart Intermediate Storage System

• 4 Kardex Megamat 650 units – vertical lift storage systems that maximize space utilization, providing up to 392 m² of storage capacity within just 40 m² of floor space
• 1 automated trolley equipped with a semi-finished goods handling device, eliminating manual operations
• 1,700 transport containers supporting continuous production processes
• An integrated conveyor system and WMS software with RFID technology, enabling full tracking and traceability throughout the storage process with zero errors
  

Comprehensive Maintenance Services

The solution is supported by a full maintenance and service contract, ensuring stable operation and uninterrupted production.

Achieved Results

• Significantly reduced production lead times through fast and accurate material handling
• 100% control of semi-finished goods inventory, supporting optimized production planning
• Zero errors, fully compliant with strict pharmaceutical industry standards
• Greater production flexibility, especially for small batches and a wide variety of product types

Learn more here: CaseStudy_EN_Galderma.pdf

Why Galderma Chose Kardex – And Why You Should Too

Kardex delivers more than equipment—it provides comprehensive solutions, from consulting and system design to installation, maintenance, and after-sales support. As the official Kardex partner in Vietnam, ETEK Intralogistics is proud to bring these proven solutions to businesses in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, electronics, and logistics.

Are you looking for an efficient, automated, and internationally compliant solution for semi-finished goods storage?

Contact ETEK Intralogistics today—the official Kardex partner in Vietnam—and let us help you optimize your warehouse and production systems.

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