Lean Sigma drives energy efficiency at MSD

摘要

MSD in Ballydine was established in 1976 in Co. Tipperary, where the operation now employs 450 people. In recent years, the plant has expanded its business of producing active pharmaceutical ingredients for use by Merck & Co., Inc. subsidiaries throughout the world to include the development of late stage clinical API. A new Formulation R&D and Manufacturing Facility has been built on the existing site to support MSD's initiative to bring new medicines to market more effectively. The facility develops innovative methods for the formulation of new products from pilot to commercial scale and supply tablets for late stage clinical trials, launch and early stage supply. The plant exports to over 30 countries with main markets being Europe, USA and Japan.