Oliver Healthcare Packaging opens new manufacturing facility in Malaysia

Oliver Healthcare Packaging, a leading healthcare company driving quality and innovation in medical packaging, has officially opened its new 120,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia.

Representatives from Oliver Healthcare Packaging and the local Johor government at the grand opening of the new manufacturing facility.

Located strategically within the i-Tech Valley in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia, the facility will join a growing number of companies operating out of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and will serve Oliver's growing customer base across Asia-Pacific.

“Asia-Pacific has fast become a hub for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, and Malaysia alone is home to the highest concentration of medical device manufacturing sites in the region,” commented Michael Benevento, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oliver Healthcare Packaging.

The new facility is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and ISO13845, ISO-7 and ISO-8 cleanrooms. It will produce high-quality, medical grade packaging such as pouches, lids and roll stock.

Additionally, the new site has enhancements contributing to a more sustainable working environment through features such as auto sensor energy saving LED lights and a rainwater harvesting system.

Across Asia, Oliver has been investing in new capabilities to support the medical industry. This includes an ISO-7 converting facility in Suzhou, China as well as a fully-equipped technical lab in Singapore to collaborate with customers on packaging design, innovation, testing, and troubleshooting.