EMS - Sigma Pharma

EMS S.A.
Type Private
Industry Pharmaceuticals and health care
Founded 1950
Headquarters São Bernardo do Campo and Hortolândia, Brazil
Key people Waldir Eschberger, (CEO)
Products Drugs and generic drug
Revenue US$ 2.4 billion (2010)
Employees 4.500
Website www.ems.com.br

EMS is the biggest domestic pharmaceutical company in Brazil,[1]. Founded in the mid 1950s, the company has two industrial plants based in São Bernardo do Campo and Hortolândia, in the state of São Paulo.

EMS operates through five divisions:

Today the company has a presence in over 30 countries through joint-ventures and strategic partnerships with other pharmaceutical companies.

EMS's Brazilian main competitors are Hypermarcas, Eurofarma, Aché and Cristália.

References

  1. ^ Focus Reports"Brazil: Big Dancer Takes the Floor" Pharmaceutical Executive, October 2007

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