Sami-Sabinsa Group has celebrated the opening of a new herbal products and ingredients manufacturing unit at the Pharma SEZ Industrial Area in Hassan, Karnataka, India.
The Hassan Unit-2 is the second facility the company has built in this area, following the establishment in 2020 of NSF GMP-certified Hassan Unit-1, which produces Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
Hassan Unit-2 is the company’s ninth manufacturing facility.
Dr Anju Majeed, Sami-Sabinsa Executive Group Chair, other members of senior management and employees were joined by Dr H. D. Ranganath, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Kunigal, to mark the occasion.
"The new production facility in Hassan will strengthen our ability to serve customers worldwide with both patented and off-patent herbal products."
"It is also expected to significantly enhance the Sami-Sabinsa Group’s export performance and contribute to a strong increase in company revenue," Dr Majeed said.
The new herbal products and ingredients manufacturing facility spans 15 acres.
The Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility has been designed with a focus on user comfort, energy efficiency, responsible water management and biodiversity enhancement.
Fully compliant with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements, the facility is expected to generate employment for approximately 250 people in and around Hassan.
Hassan Unit-2, which represents a planned investment of $15m, is part of the Sami-Sabinsa Group’s strategy to expand its existing ingredient portfolio while focusing on innovative new products.
The location of the Hassan facilities provides convenient access to ports on the east and west coasts of India.
Environmental and sustainability features
The facility maintains a green belt covering more than 30% of the total area, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship.
The combined facility is supported by comprehensive utilities, including vacuum systems, cooling and chilling compressors, steam boilers and generators providing 100% power backup.
Both units operate independent Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs).
Effluents are segregated into dedicated collection tanks for LTDS/HTDS, which are processed through a Multiple Effect Evaporator (MEE) system to achieve Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD). No effluent is released outside the facility.
Separate rainwater channels and harvesting pits have been implemented for effective water management.