Manufacturer of process and packaging technology for the pharmaceutical, biotech and food industries
Syntegon Technology GmbH
Stuttgart (headquarters) · Waiblingen · Crailsheim · Fellbach · Remshalden · Schopfheim · Dierdorf · Dresden · Frankfurt · Krefeld · Terrassa (ES)New on Amplifa
About Syntegon
Syntegon Technology GmbH is a globally active provider of complete solutions in process and packaging technology, headquartered in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. The company develops and manufactures individual machines, plants and systems for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries as well as for the food industry. The portfolio covers the formulation, sterilization and aseptic filling of liquid pharmaceuticals, including isolator and barrier systems, inspection technology and freeze-drying (lyophilization), as well as capsule filling, tablet pressing and coating, and systems for producing ultra-pure media (WFI, pure steam). For the food industry, the company offers process technology for confectionery and packaging solutions for baked goods, chocolate, coffee and frozen food, including horizontal and vertical bag packaging machines and secondary packaging machines. In the field of medical technology and diagnostics, the company manufactures assembly machines, among other things for infusion sets and cannulas. Around 6,900 employees at 47 locations in over 20 countries generated revenue of 1.75 billion euros in 2025.
- Site
- Stuttgart
- Processes
- Aseptic filling of liquid pharmaceuticals (SynTiso line concept), Robot-based handling in aseptic environments (robotic-first lines, contactless transport), Lyophilization (freeze-drying), Sterilization of liquid pharmaceuticals, Formulation and processing of liquid pharmaceuticals, Inspection technology (particle/control inspection of injection solutions), Capsule filling, Tablet pressing
- Materials
- Paper monomaterial (without plastic content, recyclable), Paper Monomaterial, Aseptic Process Technology, Bag Packaging Technology (VFFS), Freeze-Drying (Lyophilization), Ultra-Pure Media Technology
- Founded
- 1969
- Employees
- 6900
- Industries
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Food, Medical technology and diagnostics
- 01
Engineering and design
- 02
Manufacturing and assembly of the plants
- 03
Commissioning and qualification
- 04
Service across the entire plant life cycle
- 05
Digitalization, automation and modernization
Materials & Processes
Paper Monomaterial
Plastic-free, fully recyclable paper for sealed paper packaging, first presented in 2016 with BillerudKorsnäs.
Aseptic Process Technology
Robot-based aseptic filling lines (SynTiso) with gloveless isolator for up to 600 containers per minute.
Bag Packaging Technology (VFFS)
Vertical bag packaging machine SVX with 300 bags per minute, fast format changeover and reduced packaging and energy expenditure.
Freeze-Drying (Lyophilization)
Systems for the gentle drying of sensitive pharmaceutical products.
Ultra-Pure Media Technology
Production of ultra-pure water (WFI) and pure steam for pharmaceutical production processes.
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aseptic filling of liquid pharmaceuticals (SynTiso line concept)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robot-based handling in aseptic environments (robotic-first lines, contactless transport)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lyophilization (freeze-drying)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sterilization of liquid pharmaceuticalsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Formulation and processing of liquid pharmaceuticalsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection technology (particle/control inspection of injection solutions)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Capsule fillingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tablet pressingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tablet coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Process technology for oral solid dosage formsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production of ultra-pure media (ultra-pure water WFI, pure steam)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Barrier systems / isolator technology (gloveless isolator)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Product checkweighingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pharmaceutical secondary packaging (cartoners, collection packers)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Horizontal bag packaging machines (food, primary packaging)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vertical bag packaging machines (VFFS, SVX platform, 300 bags/minute)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automation, robotics, Touchless Automation (neXt)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Track & Trace / labeling and traceability (formerly in the portfolio, sold to Rotzinger)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly machines for medical technology/diagnostics (infusion sets, cannulas)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Confectionery process technologyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Packaging of baked goods, chocolate, coffee, frozen food (primary, secondary, tertiary packaging)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sealing of paper packaging made of monomaterial (recyclable, without plastic content)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Paper monomaterial |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical bag packaging machine (VFFS platform SVX) | Syntegon SVX | – | – | – | – |
| Robot-based aseptic filling line (600 containers/minute, gloveless isolator) | Syntegon SynTiso | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1861
Founding of Geiger & Hesser, regarded as the cradle of German packaging machine manufacturing; part of the company since 1977.
- 1911
Hesser builds the first fully automatic packaging machine for coffee.
- 1958
Höfliger + Karg presents the first automatic capsule filling machine; the company joins in 1970.
- 1969
Founding of Robert Bosch Apparatebau GmbH.
- 1975
Eisai Machinery sells the first automatic inspection machines for particle detection in injection solutions (part of Syntegon since 2012).
- 1991
First use of isolator technology in filling and closing machines for ampoules.
- 2002
Renamed Bosch Packaging Technology.
- 2004
Acquisition of Sigpack Systems, specialized in food packaging machines, from the SIG Group.
- 2016
Presentation of the world's first sealed paper packaging made of recyclable monomaterial in cooperation with BillerudKorsnäs.
- 2019
Bosch announces the sale of the packaging division to CVC Capital Partners.
- 2020
Renamed Syntegon; the Rotzinger Group acquires the Viersen plant.
- 2021
Sale of the Track & Trace and cartoning machine business units to the Rotzinger Group.
- 2024
Acquisition of Telstar, S.L.U. from Azbil Corporation.
- 2025
Relocation of the headquarters from Waiblingen to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.