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The GELITA Capsule Competence Center: Research for optimal customer solutions –
interview with Project Coordinator Dr. Tom Keenan


Hard and soft gelatine capsules are extensively used and proven as dosage forms in the health care area. At the GELITA Capsule Competence Center (CCC), the company‘s combined technological know-how and expertise is being used for project research.

Dr. Keenan, what exactly is the GELITA Capsule Competence Center and where is it located?

The Capsule Competence Center is a global research and development organization comprising members from the GELITA R&D and Technical Service departments worldwide. The members are located in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. Numerous experts from universities and research institutes also contribute their expertise to the CCC.

What are the specific tasks of CCC?

The principal objective of the CCC is to develop new gelatine products so that we can support our customers in the capsule



Dr. Tom Keenan

Dr. Tom Keenan


industry in optimizing their business and thereby increasing profitability. GELITA has over 125 years of experience, has extensive know-how and is a leader in process technology; this can all be used to create new products and to fine-tune customers‘ manufacturing processes. The team comprises



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