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This section provides an overview for tablet presses as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 35 tablet press manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked tablet press companies as of December, 2024: 1.Natoli Engineering Company, Inc, 2.Falcon Machineries, 3.Fette Compacting America, Inc..
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A tablet press is an advanced mechanical device specifically designed for compressing solid materials into tablets of uniform size and shape. This machine operates by feeding powder or granular materials into a designated area where a precisely engineered die and piston system compacts the material under high pressure.
The die and piston are critical components of the tablet press, as they directly influence the dimensions and contour of the resulting tablets. Available in a multitude of shapes, including but not limited to circular, oval, and square, these dies ensure the versatility of the tablet press in producing tablets for various applications.
Widely employed in the pharmaceutical industry, tablet presses are instrumental in manufacturing a broad spectrum of medicinal tablets, including pain relievers, antipyretics, antibiotics, and health supplements like vitamins. Additionally, these machines find applications in the cosmetics sector, where they are used to create compact beauty supplements and sunscreen tablets, demonstrating the tablet press's extensive utility across different domains.
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Fette Compacting America, Inc. (FCA) is a manufacturer and supplier of tablet presses and capsule production solutions. The company was established in 1991 as a subsidiary of Fette Compacting GmbH. Based in Rockaway, New Jersey, the company offers various tablet presses and capsule fillers, as well as standard and custom replacement parts for use in the manufacturing processes of pharmaceutical, health supplement, food, and chemical companies. FCA also offers additional services to its clients including equipment maintenance and calibration, R&D, lab trials, and training.
Natoli Engineering Company Inc., founded in 1973 and based in Saint Charles, Missouri, is a manufacturer of tablet compression tooling, presses, and replacement parts. It maintains over 250,000 products, including turrets, die locks, and cam tracks, and stocks accessories for lubrication, inspection, and cleaning. The company also manufactures encapsulation change kits and spare parts and provides software for tool management and R&D data acquisition. It has scientific and metallurgy divisions that provide scientific testing and analysis and also offers refurbishing services for several makes and models of tablet presses.
The Bombay Engineering Works, established in 1964, is a machinery manufacturer and supplier based in Valsad, Gujarat, India. The company's products cover various sectors, for instance, in the pharmaceutical domain, the company offers fluid bed dryers and dry heat sterilizers. For the chemical industry, it provides centrifuges and good manufacturing practice (GMP) reactors. The company also caters to the food processing sector with automatic roaster machines and double cone blenders. It expands further to include cosmetic machinery, such as the lotion, shampoo, and toothpaste manufacturing plants, along with machinery for Ayurveda and herbal medicines, including auto coaters and capsule filling machines.
Riddhi Pharma Machinery Ltd., established in 1995 with headquarters in India, is a manufacturer of processing and handling equipment and machinery. Examples of the company's products include tablet press machines, rotary tablet press machines, rapid mixer granulators, fluid bed processors, and tablet coating systems. The company primarily serves the pharmaceutical industry but also has clients in the chemical processing and food processing industries. Its previous and existing clients include MARS, Aglowmed, Beta Healthcare, and HLL Lifecare Limited.
Lodha International LLP, founded in 2008 with headquarters in India, is a manufacturer of pharmaceutical packaging and process equipment. The company's products include sterile washing machines, powder filling machines, sticker labeling machines, mixing and kneading machines, and various packaging machines. Lodha International LLP also offers custom turn-key solutions for biotechnological, API, pharmaceutical, and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Examples include HVAC and clean rooms, automatic eye drop filling and capping machines, and custom packing conveyors for pharmaceutical products.
Shree Bhagwati Machtech Pvt. Ltd., established in 1998 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer and exporter of filling and packaging machinery. Its product portfolio includes capping, liquid filling, and tablet press machines used in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and beverage industries to perform processes such as drying, mixing, blending, and granulating. The company also manufactures and exports various belt conveyor systems such as wire mesh, impact gravity roller, and plastic modular belt conveyors. It has four different manufacturing units in India and has done over 11,500 machine installations worldwide.
Senieer, a company founded in 1998, is a pharmaceutical equipment manufacturer headquartered in China. The company specializes in the design and production of various pharmaceutical machinery and equipment. Its main products include hammer mill, high-shear mixer, fluid Bed Dryer, and fluid bed processor. The company's products find applications in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries. It manufactures machinery in accordance with international standards, such as GMP, cGMP, and US FDA, ensuring product durability and longevity.
SaintyCo., founded in China more than 20 years ago, is a manufacturer of pharmaceutical machines. The company has more than 18 members (partners and factories) and owns 07 Brands. The machines manufactured by the company meet European standards and are reasonably priced. The company is also specialized in pharmaceutical & and cosmetic, chocolate & and candy, foodstuff processing and packaging equipment. Along with medium and large sizes, single rotary and double-sided rotary tablet presses, the tablet presses series also offers compact R&D single and bi-layer tablet presses. It's whole line of products has received the CE certification.
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, founded in 1881 with headquarters in Germany, is an integrated manufacturer of process technology, machinery, and production plants. The company offers various products, including complete turnkey solutions for beverage plants, as well as beverage packaging services. The company has more than 18,000 employees working across five divisions and has facilities in over 60 countries, serving the food and beverage, chemical, marine, pharmaceutical, and energy markets, among others. GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft's service division works with clients to improve their production plant productivity, especially in the food and beverage industry.
Syntegon Technology GmbH was established as a packaging technology manufacturer in 1969 in Waiblingen, Germany. The company provides automated packaging systems and machines for food, medical technology, and nutraceutical industries. The process and packaging solutions such as filing, tablet pressing, and coating are helpful in pharmaceutical applications. The company deals in sustainable packaging solutions to minimize the environmental impact. It also offers various services, including digital line optimization, technical support, maintenance, spare parts management, and service agreements.
HUADA Pharma, located in Zhejiang, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceutical process and packaging equipment. Its product lineup includes Raw Processing Machines, Tablet Press Machines, Capsule Filling Machines, Softgel Systems, and Multi-channel Pill Counting Lines. These solutions cater to the pharmaceutical industry's engineering needs. The company maintains rigorous quality standards, holding ISO 9001 and CE certifications, while many of its products have received over 30 awards, reflecting its adherence in pharmaceutical equipment.
LFA Machines Oxford LTD., started in 2009 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, is a manufacturer of tablet presses used in industries like chemical manufacturing and compound pharmacies. Its products include desktop tablet presses, capsule fillers, and handheld presses. The company also sells granulators, dust collectors, and excipients like silicon dioxide and dextrose monohydrate. The company’s desktop tablet presses can produce up to 5,00 tablets an hour, while the rotary tablet presses can produce 16,000 to 240,000 tablets per hour. The company has UK, Taiwan, and Germany offices and offers services such as formulation testing, onsite installation, and maintenance repairs.
Pankaj Industries was founded in 1984 in Maharashtra, India, as a manufacturer and supplier of Table Press Machines. The company's range of products includes Veterinary Tablet Press Machines (VTPM), Bi-Layer Machines (BLM), and Double Rotary Tablet Press Machine Bolus (DRTPMB). The products are vital in the pharmaceutical industry for medicine production but cherished for high performance, less maintenance, and easy installation. Products are popular in markets such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and the United States.
Shree Bhagwati Machtech India Pvt. Ltd., established in 2000 and based in Ankleshwar, India, is a manufacturer and distributor of process and packaging machines. It manufactures laboratory & pilot scale equipment, fluid bed equipment, and pellet extruder spherodizers. It also produces CIP - WIP bunker washing systems, semi-solid cream paste gel processing, and mixers for solids – dry and wet. Its product range serves industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, foods, chemicals, paint and more. It has passed ISO 9001:2008 and Conformité Européenne (CE) certifications.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natoli Engineering Company, Inc |
22.7%
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| 2 | Falcon Machineries |
18.2%
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| 3 | Fette Compacting America, Inc. |
13.6%
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| 4 | Syntegon Technology GmbH |
9.1%
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| 5 | Nicomac |
4.5%
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| 6 | Zymech Pharma Machineries |
4.5%
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| 7 | KORSCH AG |
4.5%
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| 8 | Liaoyang Zhonglian Pharmaceutical Machinery Ltd. |
4.5%
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| 9 | SaintyCo. |
4.5%
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| 10 | Pankaj Industries. |
4.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the tablet press page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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India
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7 | 50.0% |
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China
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3 | 21.4% |
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United States of America
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2 | 14.3% |
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Germany
|
2 | 14.3% |
