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At APC we help European pharmaceutical companies to grow profits and product base by sourcing APIs and finished dosage forms from lower-cost producers in Asia. Our particular expertise lies not only in knowing the supplier community extremely well but also in helping our customers to develop excellent long-term relationships with their chosen suppliers through our deep understanding of both business environments.
APC provides:
- Local knowledge of and insight into each supplier’s capabilities
- Dedicated personnel based in the market, speaking both the local language and fluent English
- Locally based regulatory compliance specialists
- Expert support in all aspects of commercial negotiation
- A European office enabling smooth communication and the elimination of ambiguity.
Our customers benefit from:
- Immediate access to market knowledge
- Verified information leading to better decision making
- More effective communication with suppliers
- Less regulatory work
- Better overall outcomes
The APC Group has its finger on the pulse of pharmaceutical manufacturing in China, India and South East Asia and extensive knowledge of and contact with Western pharmaceutical companies. As an APC customer you will benefit by tapping into this knowledge and experience whenever you need to – we act as your local office in China, India and Hong Kong. We help you to identify low cost manufacturers that have achieved the quality and production standards you require, saving you time and money.
But finding the right manufacturer is just the start. Successful, long-term relationships with suppliers from other cultures need building and require careful attention to etiquette, detail and personal relations. APC tends and cultivates these relationships for you giving you more time to develop your business. The skill, knowledge and enthusiasm of our local personnel complement your own strengths and are directed to meeting your needs and objectives.
APC’s hub is in Hong Kong, with a network of offices in China, India, the United Kingdom, the United States and Hungary.
All APC people are local language speakers and have many years experience in APIs, finished pharmaceutical supply and pharmacovigilance. All have a track record of success in creating lasting relationships with Asian pharmaceutical manufacturers. Highly qualified people in London, New Delhi, Shanghai and Hong Kong handle regulatory matters.
APC is also actively involved in raising technical standards in its producer partners in India and China through the introduction of innovative technologies from the West.
APC assists in:
- Developing process technologies
- Bringing companies to GMP standards
- Facilitating the acquisition of EU & US DMF
- Improving management
- Providing skilled technical and senior management personnel
The Group has a turnover of over USD80 million and more than 300 customers. It is able to offer more than 100 product lines. Overheads are remarkably low and the Group has deliberately adopted a flat structure to ensure speed of response.
Alan Gilfoy heads the API sales operation in Europe. Alan has over 30 years experience in human and veterinary pharmaceuticals, in both bulk and dosage forms, gained with leading European and Asian manufacturers. As an international sales and marketing specialist his work has taken him all over the world, but in recent years his focus has been on relationships between Europe and Asia.
APC Europe is your bridgehead to better communication, understanding and accountability, and to faster, profitable results.
For further information please contact Alan Gilfoy:
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[+44] [0] 1491 614534 |
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[+44] [0] 7554 000269 |
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