Tagged with Malta

Malta Karl Sciberras, CEO of telecom projects, laboratory solutions and medical engineering specialist, Tektraco, discusses the company’s operations in Malta and Libya and why it is the partner of choice for clinics and hospitals.  Can you give our international readers an introduction to Tektraco?  “Our goal is to keep on improving…

Malta Ian Restall, general manager at Metallform, explains how he built up the manufacturing plant of the German company in Malta and discusses the future plans to grow the affiliate even more thanks to their newly-opened second factory on the island. As an introduction, could you tell us about the evolution…

Malta Marius Calleja, general manager of Maltese contract manufacturer, Starpharma, discusses the company’s current growth strategy and how Starpharma can capitalize on the emergent medical cannabis niche.       Even though you only started as general manager six months ago, can you describe the evolution of Starpharma over the years?…

Malta Andrew Corrieri, founder and CEO at Pharmaconsulta Ltd, tells the story of how he founded his consultancy, as well as the key expertise he can bring to its clients. Moreover, as one of the key experts in the industry, Corrieri takes the time to highlight the key advantages of doing…

Malta Keith Frendo, plant manager and head quality control of the Maltese service provider Pharmadox, discusses how they are constantly adapting to the needs of their customers by positioning themselves as a fully comprehensive service provider to the European pharmaceutical industry.  As plant manager and head of quality control since 2012,…

Malta Dr. Josie Muscat, Chairman at Saint James Hospital Group, describes how he founded the only private healthcare group in Malta and led it to its huge success, as well as his insights on how to attract more talents and medical tourism to the island. Could you please introduce yourself to our…

Malta Mario Galea, CEO of Malta Enterprise, the country’s economic development agency, discusses the importance of Malta’s pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and the country’s strategic positioning at the forefront of medical tourism and research. You became CEO of Malta Enterprise in 2016. What have been the top priorities you set and how…

Malta Robert Magri, executive officer for the pharmaceutical division at Alfred Gera & Sons, introduces the key milestones and operations of one of the oldest pharmaceutical distributors in Malta, as well as the opportunities and challenges the sector is experiencing in the country. Established in 1888, Alfred Gera & Sons has…

Malta Denis Borg, secretary general of the Maltese Italian Chamber of Commerce, discusses the central role of the chamber in developing business between Malta and Italy and explains how Malta’s attractiveness for Italian companies originates from being a welcoming entrepreneurial environment with a favorable location. Can you describe the role and…

Malta Nicholas Falzon and Margot Pisani, respectively president and secretary general at the Pharmaceutical Research-based Industry Malta Association (PRIMA), discuss the business environment for originators in the island as well as the efforts of the government to provide more innovative solutions to Maltese patients. Can you please introduce yourself to our…

Malta Paul Apap Bologna, managing director at Associated Drug Company (ADC), introduces his family company, focused on distributing high-quality innovative solutions to Maltese patients, and evokes the key opportunities that the medicinal cannabis segment can represent for Malta and the industry. Established in 1930, Associated Drug Company (ADC) has a long…

Malta Prof. Claude A. Farrugia of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry documents the main trends in the manufacturing industry of Malta and discusses the island’s strengths in discovering new niches and exploiting opportunities as they present themselves. Farrugia also touches on the development of a biotech industry on…