Company
Company History
From one glass factory to the global partner
What began in 1864 as a small glass factory in Gerresheim near Düsseldorf has developed into a leading global partner to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. This path has been characterized by innovation, change and the ability to constantly face new challenges. Join us on a journey through the milestones of our history - from the beginnings of glass production to today's specialization in innovative solutions for drug packaging and drug delivery devices.
1864 The company was founded by Ferdinand Heye1864 - 1888
1886 The biggest bottle maker in the world
1888 Transformation into a joint stock company
1972 Renaming of the company. From this year onwards the company is called Gerresheimer Glas AG1972 - 1987
1985 Relocation of headquarters
1987 Development of tubing-based pharmaceutical glass product business
1999 Sale of the glassworks in Gerresheim1999
1999 New global organization structure: strategic reorientation to focus on pharmaceutical, laboratory, cosmetic and small glass products
2007 New global organization structure2007
2007 Gerresheimer AG is stock exchange listed
2013 Divisional reorganization: Plastics & Devices, Primary Packaging Glass and Life Science Research2013 - 2016
2015 Acquisition of Centor
2015 Sale of tubing operations to Corning
2016 Sale of Life Science Research operations
2018 Gerresheimer acquires Swiss technology company Sensile Medical2018 - 2024
2018 New CEO and Management Board of Gerresheimer AG: Dietmar Siemssen CEO, Dr. Bernd Metzner CFO, Dr. Lukas Burkhardt
2019 Opening Plastic Packaging Plant in Changzhou, China
2019 Focus on Innovation: new setup with new division Advanced Technology in addition to Primary Packaging Glass and Plastics & Devices
2019 Opening Glass Innovation and Technology Center Vineland/NJ, USA
2020 Opening Medical Device Plant Skopje, North Macedonia
2021 New Corporate design
2024 Acquisition of Bormioli Pharma Group
