Development and manufacture of sterile packaging solutions and contract packaging for medical technology and pharmaceuticals.
Früh Verpackungstechnik AG
Fehraltorf (Headquarters/Production) · Exton, PA (USA, North America)New on Amplifa
About Früh Verpackungstechnik
Früh Verpackungstechnik AG is a Swiss industrial company based in Fehraltorf that develops and produces packaging solutions for the medical technology and pharmaceutical industries. The offering includes the development and manufacture of packaging materials such as films, pouches, blisters and trays, including those made from Tyvek and functional multilayer films, which are produced using laminating and finishing processes. In addition, the company offers contract packaging for medical devices and pharmaceutical products under cleanroom conditions according to ISO 7 and ISO 8, including assembly, labeling, cartoning, serialization and case packing. Since 2026, Früh has been building an approximately 900 m² assembly and packaging line for autoinjectors with cold-chain capability. The service portfolio is complemented by engineering services (CAD design, prototypes), validations in accordance with Swissmedic GPA guidelines, sterilization services, and a laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Founded in 1980 by Albert Früh, the family-run company employs around 650 staff and also serves the North American market through its Exton (Pennsylvania, USA) location.
- Site
- Fehraltorf
- Processes
- Blister/tray packaging development and production for medical devices and pharmaceuticals, Film and pouch packaging (Pouches), Contract packaging medical technology (Contract Packaging Medical), Contract packaging pharmaceuticals (Contract Packaging Pharma), Autoinjector assembly and packaging (Assembly, Labeling, Cartoning, Serialization, Case Packing), Laminating and finishing processes for functional multilayer films (lamination), CAD-based packaging development and prototype construction, Sealing process qualification and validation (Sealing)
- Materials
- Tyvek, Film/Films, Multilayer films/composite materials, Films
- Certificates
- ISO/IEC 17025 (accredited laboratory services), ISO/IEC 17025 (laboratory accreditation), GMP qualification standards, Cleanroom ISO 7 / ISO 8
- Founded
- 1980
- Employees
- 650
- Industries
- Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry
- 01
Engineering (design, CAD, prototypes)
- 02
Material selection and testing
- 03
Packaging material production (films, pouches, blisters/trays)
- 04
Contract packaging/assembly under cleanroom conditions
- 05
Validation and qualification
- 06
Laboratory analyses and stability tests
- 07
Sterilization validation and support
- 08
Delivery
Materials and Processes
Tyvek
Porous sterile barrier material for blister lids and sterile packaging of medical devices.
Films
Base material for pouches, blisters and trays in pharmaceutical and medical technology packaging.
Multilayer films/composite materials
Functional multilayer films produced by laminating and finishing processes for high barrier requirements.
Locations
Fehraltorf
CHHeadquarters and production
- Materials
- Tyvek, films, multilayer films
- Magna-Mike 8600 wall thickness gauge
- Assembly and packaging line for autoinjectors (approx. 900 m², under construction 2026)
- Cleanroom ISO 7 / ISO 8
- Testing laboratory (accredited to ISO/IEC 17025)
Exton, Pennsylvania
USNorth America location (Fruh Packaging Inc.)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blister/tray packaging development and production for medical devices and pharmaceuticalsPlastics | – | – | – | – | Film, Tyvek |
| Film and pouch packaging (Pouches)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Film |
| Contract packaging medical technology (Contract Packaging Medical)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Contract packaging pharmaceuticals (Contract Packaging Pharma)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Autoinjector assembly and packaging (Assembly, Labeling, Cartoning, Serialization, Case Packing)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laminating and finishing processes for functional multilayer films (lamination)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Films, Composite materials |
| CAD-based packaging development and prototype constructionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sealing process qualification and validation (Sealing)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dye Penetration Test for porous packaging ASTMF1929Testing | – | – | – | – | porous packaging |
| Dye Penetration Test for non-porous packaging ASTMF3039Testing | – | – | – | – | non-porous packaging |
| Bubble Emission Test ASTMF2096 / ASTMD3078 (overpressure/vacuum chamber)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual inspection of seal seams ASTMF1886/F1886M Part 1Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual evaluation of primary packaging ASTMF1886/F1886M Part 2Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oxygen transmission rate testing (OTR) ASTMF1927 / ASTMD3985 / ISO15105-2 / DIN53380-3Testing | – | – | – | – | Films, Composite materials |
| Wall thickness measurement Magna-Mike 8600 (Hall effect)Testing | – | 9.14 mm material thickness | – | – | non-magnetic materials |
| Seal seam strength testing ASTMF88/F88MTesting | – | – | – | – | flexible barrier materials |
| Tensile strength and elongation at break testing DIN EN ISO 527-1/-3Testing | – | 1 mm material thickness | – | – | – |
| Puncture resistance testing DIN EN 14477 / ASTMF1306Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Linear dimensional measurement of packaging (ruler ASTMF2203, caliper, resolution 0,01 mm)Testing | 0,01 mm (measurement resolution) | – | – | – | – |
| Climate tests and climate change tests (e.g. ASTMD4332)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Stability tests / accelerated aging ASTMF1980Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Performance tests e.g. ASTMD4169 or ISTA3Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sterilization validation radiation sterilization (gamma and X-ray) according to EN ISO 11137Heat Treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
| Steam sterilization and EtO sterilization validation support (EN ISO 17665 / EN ISO 11135)Heat Treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
| Microbiological monitoring (bioburden, organism identification, endotoxin testing ISO 11737)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Packaging of products under ISO 7 cleanroom conditionsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Packaging under controlled cleanroom conditions ISO 7 and ISO 8Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magna-Mike 8600 wall thickness gauge (Hall effect) | Magna-Mike 8600 | – | Wall thicknesses up to 9.14 mm on non-magnetic materials | – | Fehraltorf, Switzerland |
| Assembly and packaging production line for autoinjector (Assembly, Labeling, Cartoning, | – | 1 | approx. 900 m², three packaging configurations, Cold Chain | 2026 (im | Fehraltorf, Switzerland |
Additional services
Quality and Accreditation
Früh operates a laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 for integrity, material and climate tests (e.g. ASTM F1929, F88, F1980). Packaging is performed under ISO 7/8 cleanroom conditions; validations are carried out in accordance with Swissmedic GPA guidelines and standards such as EN ISO 11137.
| Evidence | Fehraltorf |
|---|---|
| ISO/IEC 17025 (laboratory accreditation) | |
| GMP qualification standards | |
| Cleanroom ISO 7 / ISO 8 |
History
- 1980
Albert Früh founded Früh Verpackungstechnik AG in Fehraltorf.
After a seamless generational transition, a six-member management team (Hans-Peter Früh, Thomas Good, Christoph Marty, Regina Bruggisser, Robert Sedlic, Yasin Gencel) runs the company with around 650 employees.
- 2026
Construction of a new assembly and packaging line for autoinjectors (approx. 900 m², cold chain, three packaging configurations).