Capsule Range Brochure-2018 · • available in gelatin and Hpmc variants Ideal choice for filling liquids, semi-liquids, pastes, hot-melts and combination fills • specially designed

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EvErything you nEEd

to fulfill your diverse range

of capsule requirements

CAPSULES

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our world-class capsule manufacturing facilities in india, europe and Brazil (upcoming) cater to the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries in more than 100 countries. our extensive global network of well-equipped warehousing facilities ensures quick deliveries to the global markets. our consistent approach to provide customized solutions, empowered by our strong global presence have enabled us to work closely with our customers.

the acg capsule manufacturing facilities* are • WHo gmp certified• iso 9001:2000 and iso 14001:2015 certified • eXcipact certified • assigned with dmf registration number by the us fda and Health canada

scitech centre - acg’s r&d affiliate in mumbai, stands testimony to our continuous investment in innovative products and technologies.

*applicable certifications may vary from site to site

When it comes to capsule needs, acg is the name to be reckoned with pride and recognition. With over 50 years of industry experience, acg capsules is one of the largest manufacturer of empty hard capsules. our diverse range of capsules is designed to meet every capsule requirement. We offer capsules in a variety of sizes and colors. We also provide application-based capsules that are suitable for filling solids, liquids, semi-liquids and combination fills. We have also pioneered a unique technology solution for printing on hard capsules. this technology offers a distinct identity to the brand, setting it apart from the competition.

ACg CApsulEs

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ACG IN NUMBERS

5 Decades ofIndustryExperience

100+Countrieswith SatisfiedCustomers

11GlobalO�ces

15GlobalManufacturingFacilities

100+Billion CapsulesProductionCapacity

38,000+Tons PackagingFilms and FoilsProduced Annually

20,000+ MachinesInstalled

produCtsour diverse range of capsules

OUR GLOBAL PRESENCE

Brazil

Argentina

India Thailand

Indonesia

China

North AmericaUK

Croatia

UAE Bangladesh

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Empty Hard Gelatin CapsulesBest performance and reliability

Wide choice and flexibility

• available in 15 sizes (000 to 5) and more than 9000 colors

Maximizes yield on high-speed filling machines

• proven machine-friendly design

Regulatory compliant

• meets high quality standards

Enhanced brand security and differentiation

• supports customized intricate printing

HPMC Capsulesversatile capsule that meet dietary, functional and lifestyle preferences

Suitable for vegetarian products

• made from natural plant-sourced cellulose. no animal origin materials used in manufacturing.

Compatible with a wide range of formulations

• superior heat stability with no cross-linking issues with the formulation

Suitable for moisture-sensitive formulations

• low inherent moisture

Certified by relevant regulations

• meets standards of vegetarian society u.K., certified vegan, non-gmo, star ‘K’ Kosher and Halal



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Next-gen HPMC Capsulesnext-gen Hpmc capsules to enhance product performance

Meets the requirement of challenging products

• fulfills the dissolution performance requirement across all biological pH

Compatible with a wide range of formulations

• superior heat stability with no cross-linking issues with the formulation

Suitable for moisture-sensitive formulations

• low inherent moisture


• made from natural plant-sourced cellulose. no animal origin materials used in manufacturing.





HPMC Capsules for Time-delayed Releaseensures effective drug delivery

Prevents degradation of formulation by avoiding exposure to stomach acids

• delays release of formulation by up to 60 minutes or until the capsule is in the intestine (i.e. pH > 5.5)

Easier and more convenient way to develop a modified-release product

• eliminates the need for additional protective coating of formulation or capsule


• made from natural plant-sourced cellulose. no animal origin materials used in manufacturing

Ideal choice for products like probiotics and enzymes

• suitable for sensitive formulations





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Empty Hard Capsules for Liquid Encapsulationsuperior solution for liquid encapsulation

Suitable for a wide range of formulations

• available in gelatin and Hpmc variants

Ideal choice for filling liquids, semi-liquids, pastes, hot-melts and combination fills

• specially designed for secured encapsulation of liquids

Enhanced brand identity enabling product line extension

• distinct attractive appearance. printing on capsules possible.

Effective taste and odor masking of formulations

• secure band sealing of capsules after encapsulation

Prevents the risk of de-coloration

• no plasticizer used in the capsule shell

End-to-end service

• By offering liquid encapsulation and band sealing machines

Capsules for Dry Powder Inhalation (DPI) cornerstone of capsule-based dpi (cdpi) solution



Enhanced drug effectiveness

• designed for maximum dose delivery

Compatible with any commonly available inhalation device

• efficient puncturing, cutting or “twist open” performance

Enhanced brand identity

• Wide choice of color and printing options



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Empty Hard Capsules with Lustre Finishelegant aesthetic that enhances your brand value




• available in many sizes and colors

Ideal for personal care and lifestyle products

• renders a premium appearance to the product with a shiny lustre finish

Enhanced brand security and differentiation

• supports customized intricate printing



Empty Hard Gelatin Capsules for Clinical Trials designed for clinical trials

Ideal for clinical trials to ensure integrity of a blinded study

• specially designed to effectively mask drug and placebo with secured locking

Convenient and versatile to use

• large internal space for accommodating uniquely shaped tablets


• available in aa, a & B sizes and universally accepted standard colors

Improved patient compliance

• easy to swallow



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Empty Hard Fish Gelatin Capsulesproven alternative to animal origin gelatin

Free from TSE risk associated with bovine or porcine gelatin sources

• made from fish gelatin derived from non-ruminant material

Wide choice and flexibility for customers

• available in many sizes and colors

Suitable for water and oxygen sensitive formulations

• low water vapor transmission rate and low oxygen permeability


• Kosher certified, comply with ep and regulation n 999/2001 amendments



Combination Fill Hard Capsules one solution, many possibilities

Suitable for fixed dose combination, multi-dose products or incompatible formulations

• enables simultaneous filling of two or more formulations into a single capsule

Enables best of both the worlds in one dosage form

• capable of combining solid and liquid formulations simultaneously

Ideal for extending the product life cycle

• easier way to accomplish brand differentiation





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vAluE AddEd sErviCEs

Customized Pre-printing of Empty Hard CapsulesBrand security made easy

Enhances brand visibility

• customized printing of graphic, logo or text on capsules

Provides effective protection against counterfeiting

• intricate and secured printing technology

Eliminates the need for any capital investment

• one-stop solution from customized designing to supply of pre-printed capsules

Unique way to achieve effective brand differentiation

• “4c” solution enables attractive printing using up to 4 colors

Intricate way to prevent counterfeiting of capsules

• “360” solution enables full circular oriented printing using up to 2 colors

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Formulation Compatibility Supportsupported by our strong r&d capabilities and expert resources, we work closely with the customers’ product development teams on aspects related to compatibility between the formulation and the capsule. this helps customers ensure selection of the right capsule at the development stage. We also work with customers on innovative customization of capsules to suit the formulation requirement and give them a competitive edge in the market.

Technical ServicesWe believe that our responsibility does not end with the supply of right quality capsules. We go an extra mile in partnering with our customers to ensure that they achieve maximum productivity with our capsules on the filling machines. leveraging our group level expertise in manufacturing of capsule-filling machines and engineering knowledge, our technical service team proactively helps customers in maximizing the yield. We also support them by overcoming the challenges associated with the capsule-filling process on the shop floor.

Regulatory SupportWith our rich global experience and exposure to all key markets, we are aligned with the regulatory requirements of both developed and emerging markets, laying emphasis on cross-country compliances. We have a dedicated regulatory experts team that ensures process and product compliances for meeting the regulatory requirements of different markets. We work closely with our customers to actively support them on all documentary requirements for exporting products to the regulated markets of europe and the usa.

Capsule Customization With our innovation capabilities and a wide range of manufacturing solutions, we help our customers in developing solutions customized for their needs. these include development of right colorants for regulatory compliance, special size of capsule, dosage optimization and unique multi-color and 360° circular printing on capsules to name a few.

HALALCERTIFIED

9001:2008 and14001:2015

ISOCERTIFIED

cGMPCERTIFIED

produCt & FACility CErtiFiCAtions*

*applicability may vary for different capsule products and manufacturing facilities

ACg CApsulEs131, Kandivali industrial estate, charkop, Kandivali (West), mumbai - 400067, maharashtra, india. tel: +91 22 3070 0118/19 fax: +91 22 2868 6152 email: [email protected]

ARGENTINAacg argentina s.r.l.centro industrial florida oeste, av. gral. Julio a. roca, no 4250/80 - unidad 110, (B1604BZJ) florida - vicente lópez, Buenos aires, argentina tel: +54 11 4709 2010 email: [email protected]

BANGLADESHacg Bangladesh pvt. ltd.plot no. 369, road no. 28, flat no. 4a new doHs mohakhali, dhaka-1206, Bangladesh

BRAZILacg do Brasil s/a, 1714, rua vieira de morais 1713, cj 72 campo Belo, são paulo, 04617-015 Braziltel: +55 11 5096 1704 email: [email protected]

CHINAacg (shanghai) co. ltd.1607, guoli mansion, 1465 Beijing rd, shanghai 200040tel: +86 21 5212 0007 fax: +86 21 5212 0042 email: [email protected]

EUROPEacg europe ltdcorby enterprise centre, london road, corbynn17 5eu, united Kingdomtel: +44 15 3656 0540 email: [email protected]

acg lukaps d.o.o. frankopanska 79,42230 ludberg, croatia

INDONESIAp.t. acg indonesiaJi. gading Kirana Barat iX, Blok c10 no. 26, Kelapa gading, Jakarta utara -14240, indonesia tel: +62 21 4587 4093 fax: +62 21 4587 4011 email: [email protected]

NORTH AMERICAacg north america llc262 old new Brunswick rd, suite a, piscataway township, nJ 08854, usatel: +1 908 757 3425 fax: +1 908 757 3287 toll free: +1 877 618 3344 email: [email protected]

THAILANDacg capsules (thailand) co. ltd.75/22, ocean tower 2, 17th floor, soi sukhumvit 19 (Wattana)sukhumvit road, Kwaeng Klongtoey nua, Khet Wattana, Bangkok 10110, thailandtel: +66 2661 7771/2 fax: +66 2661 1773

PHILIPPINESacg capsules philippines inc., universal capsules philippines inc. sky freight Building, Warehouse 2, ninoy aquino avenue, paranaque, philippinestel: +632 854 5259

UAEacg fzesaif suit y1-073, sharjah airport international, p.o. Box 121581, sharjah, u.a.edirect: 00971509099

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Capsule Range Brochure-2018 · • available in gelatin and Hpmc variants Ideal choice for filling liquids, semi-liquids, pastes, hot-melts and combination fills • specially designed