10.01.12
Alchem International Ltd., Minnetonka, MN, has announced the opening of its expanded Neemrana, India, facility, which will be dedicated exclusively to the production of Sennosides USP. Sennosides, extracted from senna leaves and pods, are used as laxatives in traditional and modern medicine preparations.
“Expansion of our facility was necessary to answer the growing demand for 60% USP Sennosides. The fully automated facility has a production capacity of more than 75 metric tons per year,” states Raman Mehta, president of Alchem International Ltd. “With our long-time North American distributor, Ampak Co. in New York, and our recently opened U.S. liaison office, we’re able to better serve our North American customers by offering local inventory of 60% USP Sennosides and technical support,” added Mr. Mehta.
“Expansion of our facility was necessary to answer the growing demand for 60% USP Sennosides. The fully automated facility has a production capacity of more than 75 metric tons per year,” states Raman Mehta, president of Alchem International Ltd. “With our long-time North American distributor, Ampak Co. in New York, and our recently opened U.S. liaison office, we’re able to better serve our North American customers by offering local inventory of 60% USP Sennosides and technical support,” added Mr. Mehta.