Ashok Gourish

Managing Director

The growth of the pharmaceutical industry is driving the rise of the pharmaceutical machinery manufacturing industry. This segment is being shaped by transformational trends of sustainability and eco-friendliness in the pharma industry, which demand rethinking of processes to make pharmaceutical production more environmentally conscious. Besides, the need for tailored support to optimize machine usage is at an all-time high as clients face challenges with maintaining tablet quality, minimizing downtime, and boosting production yield and efficiency. Fette Compacting India, a subsidiary of Fette Compacting, Germany, targets these challenges through comprehensive application consulting and the development of machines that are integrated with advanced technology ensuring that they not only meet high standards of efficiency and quality but also align with sustainable practices.

Innovative Solutions

Catering to diverse industries including pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, Fette Compacting is a leading manufacturer of tablet presses, offering a range of these machines in various configurations. The varied tablet presses are classified into diverse product series including the FE series which contains three machines, the ‘I’ series which consists of seven distinct machines, the ‘P’ series which also contains three machines, and the ‘Galenics’ series.

Recognizing the disparate requirements of its diverse clients, shaped by unique industry standards and requirements, the company offers extensive services that also encompass customizing machine configurations and providing training and ongoing support to ensure client success. The machines are engineered meticulously to fulfill specific client demands intending to boost productivity, efficiency, and profitability for clients. Moreover, the company operates its global network which comprises five fully equipped and digitally connected competence centers which offer training and courses on a wide range of consulting services, further enhancing production safety with one based out of Goa, India.

“Our team of experts collaborates closely and early on with clients to thoroughly assess their needs and recommend the most suitable solutions. Our worldwide team of experts engages with customers to understand their pain points and provide tailored support to optimize machine usage. Whether it's a short-term product changeover, reducing downtimes, or ensuring consistent high performance, we're committed to assisting our customers every step of the way. Additionally, our machines are equipped with innovative features and robust construction, ensuring reliable performance, and minimizing the risk of downtime”, shares Ashok Gourish, Managing Director, Fette Compacting India.

Fette Compacting stands out for various reasons. The company’s diverse array of ongoing support services including maintenance services and spare parts packages are just a few of them. A strong technical support team is available 24/7 to offer online as well as on-site assistance to clients, which ensures minimal disruption and downtime at client facilities. Furthermore, the company’s training programs extend to client staff as well, who get equipped with knowledge to troubleshoot common problems allowing them to maximize machine uptime.

The firm’s unwavering commitment to innovation, product quality, customer service, and industry expertise, the pillars upon which Fette’s success rests, is an element worth highlighting. Through continued research and development, the firm is driven to deliver cutting-edge solutions that fulfill and exceed evolving client expectations. A visible example of the same is the firm’s current focus on creating sustainable solutions, aligned with the current industry requirements. For these innovations, the company has been extensively recognized, a prominent achievement being honored with a Silver Medal by Ecovadis - a leading authority in business sustainability ratings, placing Fette among the top five percent companies in the manufacture of special-purpose machinery industry.

Future Journey

Fette Compacting’s journey, since its inception, has been one marked by continuous evolution and growth. In 2023, the firm completed 75 years of tableting and launched its newest innovation in the field of continuous manufacturing, the FE CPS. This not only reinforced the firm’s dedication to innovation but also solidified its position as tableting experts at the forefront of industry innovations. This innovation has offered a cutting-edge solution in continued dosing and blending of raw materials, delivering high-quality blends to the downstream powder processing equipment; resulting in greater efficiency and economy of production.

As the company moves forward, its future strategies are centered on improving its product range and bolstering its market presence. “Through continuous investment in research and development, we aim to develop new technologies and innovative solutions that address emerging trends and challenges. Additionally, we increasingly aim to become a process technology partner for our clients by collaborating closely with them in research and development within the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry. Our objective is to maintain our position at the forefront of innovation, providing our clients with cutting-edge solutions that drive their success and competitiveness in the market”, further adds Ashok.

With strategic plans for expansion in place and a dedication to research and innovation of sophisticated solutions that champion client success, Fette Compacting is poised to be the industry pioneer and revolutionary.