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EVERYTHING
YOU NEED
TO FULFILL YOUR
DIVERSE RANGE
OF CAPSULE
REQUIREMENTS
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ACG CAPSULES
When it comes to capsule needs, ACG is the name to be reckoned with pride
and recognition. With over 50 years of industry experience, ACG Capsules is
one of the largest manufacturer of empty hard capsules. Our diverse range of
capsules is designed to meet every capsule requirement. We offer capsules in
a variety of sizes and colors. We also provide application-based capsules that
are suitable for filling solids, liquids, semi-liquids and combination fills. We have
also pioneered a unique technology solution for printing on hard capsules. This
technology offers a distinct identity to brands, setting them apart from the
competition.
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Our world-class capsule manufacturing facilities in India, Europe and Brazil

(upcoming) cater to the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries in more
than 100 countries. Our extensive global network of well-equipped warehousing
facilities ensures quick deliveries to global markets. Our consistent approach to
provide customized solutions anywhere in the world, have enabled us to work
closely with our customers.

The ACG capsule manufacturing facilities* are

• WHO GMP certified
• ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2015 certified
• EXCiPACT certified
• Assigned with DMF registration number by the US FDA and Health Canada
SciTech Centre - ACG’s R&D affiliate in Mumbai stands testimony to our
continuous investment in innovative products and technologies.

*Applicable certifications may vary from site to site

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ACG IN NUMBERS

5 100+
Decades of Billion Capsules
Industry Production
Experience Capacity

100+ 38,000+
Countries Tons Packaging
with Satisfied Films and Foils
Customers Produced Annually

11 20,000+
Global Machines
Offices Installed

15
Global
Manufacturing
Facilities

OUR GLOBAL PRESENCE

UK
North America Croatia

China
UAE Bangladesh
India Thailand

Indonesia

Brazil
Argentina
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WIDEST RANGE OF STANDARD
CAPSULE SIZES IN ANY
COLOR YOU NEED
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Capsule colors

A colorful capsule not only increases the aesthetic appeal of the product but
also provides an opportunity to manufacturers to create unique products for an
impactful brand recall. With the development of more than 10,000 shades, ACG
has proven expertise and sophisticated equipment set up for color development.

Apart from offering an incredible myriad color options to choose from, ACG also
offers customized color solutions. Our experienced and knowledgeable team
offers complete support to help you choose right colorants for the capsules
to ensure product stability, compatibility and most importantly, regulatory
compliance across the global market.
Capsule sizes

To meet the varied requirements of product dosage specifications of fill weight

and volume, and patient convenience, ACG offers 15 different sizes in the
capsules. These include the standard sizes between #00 to #5 plus special sizes
like #000, and many extended length options.
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Regular Gelatin Capsules

ACGcaps™ GR
For best performance, reliability & immediate release needs

Wide choice and flexibility

• Available in 15 sizes (000 to 5) and more than 10,000 color shades

Maximizes yield on high-speed filling machines

• Proven machine-friendly design

Regulatory compliant
• Meets high quality standards

Enhanced brand security and differentiation

• Supports customized intricate printing
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Regular HPMC Capsules

ACGcaps™ HR
Versatile capsules that meet dietary, functional & lifestyle preferences

Suitable for vegetarian products

• Made from natural plant-sourced cellulose. No animal origin materials used in manufacturing

Compatible with a wide range of formulations

• Superior heat stability with no cross-linking issues with the formulation

Suitable for moisture-sensitive formulations

• Low inherent moisture

Certified by relevant regulations

• Meets standards of Vegetarian society U.K., Certified Vegan, Non-GMO, Star ‘K’ Kosher and Halal

Maximizes yield on high-speed filling machines

• Proven machine-friendly design
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HPMC Plus Capsules

ACGcaps™ H+
Clean, inert and robust capsules for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products

Meets the requirement of challenging products

• Fulfills the dissolution performance requirement across all biological pH

Compatible with a wide range of formulations

• Superior heat stability with no cross-linking issues with the formulation

Suitable for moisture-sensitive formulations

• Low inherent moisture

Suitable for vegetarian products

• Made from natural plant-sourced cellulose. No animal origin materials used in manufacturing

Certified by relevant regulations

• Meets standards of Vegetarian society U.K., Certified Vegan, Non-GMO, Star ‘K’ Kosher and Halal

Maximizes yield on high-speed filling machines

• Proven machine-friendly design
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Delayed Release HPMC capsules

ACGcaps™ HD
Extends the release and protects acid sensitive ANIs

Prevents degradation of formulation by avoiding exposure to stomach acids

• Delays release of formulation by up to 60 minutes or until the capsule is in the intestine
(i.e. pH > 5.5)

Easier and more convenient way to develop a modified-release product

• Eliminates the need for additional protective coating of formulation or capsule

Suitable for vegetarian products

• Made from natural plant-sourced cellulose. No animal origin materials used in manufacturing

Ideal choice for products like probiotics and enzymes

• Suitable for sensitive formulations

Certified by relevant regulations

• Meets standards of Vegetarian society U.K., Certified Vegan, Non-GMO, Star ‘K’ Kosher and Halal

Maximizes yield on high-speed filling machines

• Proven machine-friendly design
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Liquid Encapsulation Machine

Liquid Fill Capsules

ACGcaps™ GL/ACGcaps™ HL
Superior Liquid Encapsulation in Gelatin and HPMC

Suitable for a wide range of formulations

• Available in gelatin and HPMC variants

Ideal choice for filling liquids, semi-liquids, pastes, hot-melts and combination fills
• Specially designed for secured encapsulation of liquids

Enhanced brand identity enabling product line extension

• Distinct attractive appearance. Printing on capsules possible

Effective taste and odor masking of formulations

• Secure band sealing of capsules after encapsulation

Prevents the risk of de-coloration

• No plasticizer used in the capsule shell

End-to-end service
• By offering liquid encapsulation and band sealing machines
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Dry Powder Inhalation Capsules

ACGcaps™ GI/ACGcaps™ HI
Cornerstone of capsule based cDPI solutions

Suitable for a wide range of formulations

• Available in gelatin and HPMC variants

Enhanced drug effectiveness

• Designed for maximum dose delivery

Compatible with any commonly available inhalation device

• Efficient puncturing, cutting or “twist open” performance

Enhanced brand identity

• Wide choice of color and printing options

Maximizes yield on high-speed filling machines

• Proven machine-friendly design
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Gelatin Capsules for Clinical Trials

ACGcaps™ GC
Designed for double blind trials

Ideal for clinical trials to ensure integrity of double blind studies

• Specially designed to effectively mask drug and placebo with secured locking

Convenient and versatile to use

• Large internal space for accommodating uniquely shaped tablets

Wide choice and flexibility

• Available in AA, A & B sizes, and universally accepted standard colors

Improved patient compliance

• Easy to swallow

Maximizes yield on high-speed filling machines

• Proven machine-friendly design
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Fish Gelatin Capsules

ACGcaps™ GF
A proven alternate to bovine & porcine gelatin

Free from TSE risk associated with bovine or porcine gelatin sources
• Made from fish gelatin derived from non-ruminant material

Wide choice and flexibility for customers

• Available in many sizes and colors

Suitable for water and oxygen sensitive formulations

• Low water vapor transmission rate and low oxygen permeability

Certified by relevant regulations

• Kosher certified, compliant with EP and regulation N 999/2001 amendments

Maximizes yield on high-speed filling machines

• Proven machine-friendly design
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Combination Fill Capsules

Many options, explore the possibilities

Suitable for a wide range of formulations

• Available in gelatin and HPMC variants

Suitable for fixed dose combination, multi-dose products or incompatible formulations

• Enables simultaneous filling of two or more formulations into a single capsule

Enables the best of both worlds in one dosage form

• Capable of combining solid and liquid formulations

Ideal for extending the product life cycle

• Easier way to accomplish brand differentiation

Maximizes yield on high-speed filling machines

• Proven machine-friendly design
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VALUE-ADDED
SERVICES
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Customized Printing of Capsules

ACGcaps™ Gx/Hx Brandshield
Wide range of options to enhance Brand Security & Differentiation

Enhances brand visibility

• Customized printing of graphic, logo or text on capsules

Provides effective protection against counterfeiting

• Intricate and secured printing technology

Eliminates the need for any capital investment

• One-stop solution from customized designing to supply of pre-printed capsules

Unique way to achieve effective brand differentiation

• “4C” solution enables attractive printing using up to 4 colors

Intricate way to prevent counterfeiting of capsules

• “360” solution enables full circular oriented printing using up to 2 colors
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Capsules with pearl like appearance

ACGcaps™ Gx/Hx Pearlz
Elegant aesthetics that enhances brand appeal

Suitable for a wide range of formulations

• Possible in gelatin and HPMC variants

Wide choice and flexibility

• Available in many sizes and colors

Ideal for personal care and lifestyle products

• Renders a premium appearance to the product with a shiny lustre finish

Enhanced brand security and differentiation

• Supports customized intricate printing

Maximizes yield on high-speed filling machines

• Proven machine-friendly design
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Formulation Compatibility Support

Supported by our strong R&D capabilities and expert resources, we
work closely with the customers’ product development teams on
aspects related to compatibility between the formulation and the
capsule. This helps customers ensure selection of the right capsule at
the development stage. We also work with customers on innovative
customization of capsules to suit the formulation requirement and
give them a competitive edge in the market.

Technical Services
We believe that our responsibility does not end with the supply
of right quality capsules. We go an extra mile in partnering with
our customers to ensure that they achieve maximum productivity
with our capsules on the filling machines. Leveraging our group
level expertise in manufacturing of capsule-filling machines and
engineering knowledge, our technical service team proactively
helps customers in maximizing the yield. We also support them
by overcoming the challenges associated with the capsule-filling
process on the shop floor.

Regulatory Support
With our rich global experience and exposure to all key markets, we
are aligned with the regulatory requirements of both developed and
emerging markets, laying emphasis on cross-country compliances.
We have a dedicated regulatory experts team that ensures process
and product compliances for meeting the regulatory requirements
of different markets. We work closely with our customers to actively
support them on all documentary requirements for exporting
products to the regulated markets of Europe and the USA.

Capsule Customization
With our innovation capabilities and a wide range of manufacturing
solutions, we help our customers in developing solutions customized
for their needs. These include development of right colorants for
regulatory compliance, special size of capsule, dosage optimization
and unique multi-color and 360° circular printing on capsules to
name a few.
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PRODUCT AND FACILITY CERTIFICATIONS*

HALAL
CERTIFIED

ISO
CERTIFIED

9001:2008 and
14001:2015

cGMP
CERTIFIED

*Applicability may vary for different capsule products and manufacturing facilities
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ARGENTINA
ACG Argentina S.R.L.
Centro Industrial Florida Oeste, Av. Gral. Julio A. Roca, No 4250/80 - Unidad 110,
(B1604BZJ) Florida - Vicente López, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: +54 11 4709 2010 Email: [Link]@[Link]

BANGLADESH
ACG Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. 369, Road No. 28, Flat No. 4A
New DOHS Mohakhali, Dhaka-1206, Bangladesh

BRAZIL
ACG Capsules
S/A, 1714, Rua Vieira de Morais 1713,
Cj 72 Campo Belo, São Paulo, 04617-015, Brazil
Tel: +55 11 5096 1704 Email: [Link]@[Link]
ACG Films & Foils
Rua: Howard Achenson Junior n° 55
Jardim da Gloria, Cotia-SP 06711-280
Tel: +55 11 4613-7623 Email: [Link]@[Link]

CHINA
ACG (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
1607, Guoli Mansion, 1465 Beijing Rd, Shanghai 200040
Tel: +86 21 5212 0007 Fax: +86 21 5212 0042 Email: [Link]@[Link]

EUROPE
ACG Europe Ltd.
Corby Enterprise Centre, London Road, Corby
NN17 5EU, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 15 3656 0540 Email: [Link]@[Link]
ACGIS Europe d.o.o.
Slavonska Avenida 19, 10 040 Zagreb, Croatia
Tel: ++385 1409 5220 Email: [Link]@[Link]
ACG Lukaps d.o.o. Frankopanska 79, 42230 Ludbreg, Croatia
Tel: +385 1409 5220

INDONESIA
P.T. ACG Indonesia
JI. Gading Kirana Barat IX, Blok C10 No. 26,
Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara - 14240, Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 4587 4093 Fax: +62 21 4587 4011 Email: [Link]@[Link]

NORTH AMERICA
ACG North America LLC
262 Old New Brunswick Rd, Suite A, Piscataway Township, NJ 08854, USA
Tel: +1 908 757 3425 Fax: +1 908 757 3287 Toll Free: +1 877 618 3344
Email: [Link]@[Link]

THAILAND
ACG Capsules (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
75/22, Ocean Tower 2, 17th Floor, Soi Sukhumvit 19 (Wattana)
Sukhumvit Road, Kwaeng Klongtoey Nua, Khet Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 2661 7771/2 Fax: +66 2661 1773

PHILIPPINES
ACG Capsules Philippines Inc., Universal Capsules Philippines Inc. Sky Freight
Building, Warehouse 2, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Paranaque, Philippines
Tel: +632 854 5259

UAE
ACG Fze
SAIF Suit Y1-073, Sharjah Airport International,
P.O. Box 121581, Sharjah, U.A.E
Direct: 00971509099

ACG CAPSULES
131, Kandivali Industrial Estate, Charkop,
Kandivali (West), Mumbai - 400067, Maharashtra, India.
Tel: +91 22 3070 0118/19 Fax: +91 22 2868 6152
Email: [Link]@[Link]