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    Sintetica

    Switzerland

    Healthcare & life science
    Healthcare & life science

    Founded in 1921 and based in Mendrisio, Sintetica is a Swiss pharmaceutical company specializing in research, manufacturing and marketing of sterile injectable solutions, including anaesthetic, analgesic and adrenergic drugs, which are distributed in more than 45 countries. Sintetica operates with an agile distribution model based on two channels: direct sales to hospitals (in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom and Ireland) and strategic partnerships globally based on license agreements. With 280 employees and manufacturing plants in Mendrisio and Couvet, the company is widey recognised for its innovative human-centred organisational model and its distinctive go-to-market philosophy based on 360-degree respect and the high quality of its products.

We appreciate Ardian’s unique support on our growth path that helped us very much to become market leader and position us ideally for future growth.”

Daniel Schustermann Managing Director of Schustermann & Borenstein