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Egis Körmend Pharmaceutical
The pharmaceutical plant in Körmend serves as one of the most critical strategic manufacturing bases for Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC and is a premier industrial facility in Western Hungary. The site's history began in 1969 with the founding of a chemical plant, which has since evolved into a highly specialized pharmaceutical center. Today, hundreds of millions of tablets and capsules are produced here annually, exported to over 60 countries worldwide. The factory is characterized by its integrated production process, spanning from the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to the final packaging of medicinal products. Of particular significance is the state-of-the-art unit dedicated to producing high-potency ingredients, operating under the strictest safety and technological protocols. As a major regional employer, the plant provides jobs for over a thousand skilled professionals, significantly boosting local development. Continuous technological upgrades and strict adherence to international quality standards such as GMP ensure global market competitiveness. Körmend thus remains an innovative bastion of the Hungarian pharmaceutical tradition, merging reliability with cutting-edge science.
- Location: Hungary
- Top sights: Városi kiállítóterem (Kocsiszín) · Dr. Batthyány-Strattmann László Múzeum · Batthyány-kastély
- Nearby: Vasvár (16 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 35 | 42 | 43 | 46 | 81 | 91 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 59 | 55 | 44 |
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Geography
Facts
- The foundation stone of the Körmend plant was laid in 1969.
- Egis exports pharmaceuticals from Körmend to over 60 countries worldwide.
- The facility produces hundreds of millions of tablets and capsules annually.
- More than 1,000 skilled employees are employed at the Körmend site.
- The plant features a specialized unit for high-potency active ingredients.
- The site operates according to strict international GMP quality standards.
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Sights in the town Egis Körmend Pharmaceutical (10)
Dr. Batthyány-Strattmann László Múzeum🏛 museum
Museum in Körmend.
Cipőtörténeti gyűjtemény🏛 museum
Shoe history collection in Körmend.
Református templom
Lutheran church in Körmend, Hungary.
Istálló
Gallery in Körmend.
Sala Terrena Galéria (Levéltár)
Gallery in the archive building in Körmend.
Árpád-házi Szent Erzsébet-templom
Church in Körmend.
Körmendi strand
Beach resort in Körmend.
Vadászlak🏛 museum
Museum in Körmend.
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