• VAPCO Manufacturing CO. Ltd. established in 1975, in Dhuleil area (50 km north east of Amman), released the first batches of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals in 1977, with the cooperation of TAD company/ Germany.
• The second stage of the company’s plan, started in 1986 to produce Pesticides (Acaricides ,Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Rodenticides, Molluscicides, Seed dressings), Public health insecticides, Veterinary insecticides, Fertilizers and Plant growth regulators.
• VAPCO started to produce sterile Injectable Veterinary Pharmaceuticals such as:
Antibiotics – Sulpha compounds – Analgesics – Vitamins – Anthelmintics.
• VAPCO exports its products to more than 80 countries to achieve a leading international position.
• VAPCO manufactures a wide range of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals, Pesticides (Acaricides,Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Rodenticides, Molluscicides, Seed dressings), Public health insecticides, Veterinary insecticides, Fertilizers and Plant growth regulators. In addition to Toll manufacturing in several formulation types, to meet the needs and demands of different countries and international organizations.
• Other factors contribute in making VAPCO a leader in its markets. VAPCO complies with International Pharmacopoieal Standards (USP/B.P), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP); beside, the interaction with the standards specifications of the relevant international organizations such as: World Health Organization (WHO), Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Collaboration International Pesticides Analytical Council (CIPAC).
• VAPCO achieved certificates of (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001), Jordanian Quality Mark and Golden list of Jordan Customs for import and export.
• A team about 300 workers in different specialities such as Veterinarians, Pharmacists, Agronomists, Chemists, Chemical engineers, Electrical and Mechanical engineers Technicians and Skilled labourers.
PRODUCTION PLANTS:
VAPCO has three separate main production plants for production of the veterinary pharmaceuticals , liquid and powder agrochemicals.
PRODUCTION CAPACITY:
The production capacity of the company for different products depends on the final presentation and packing of the products:
– 15 MT/day of Veterinary products.
– 10 MT/day of Disinfectants.
– 75-100 MT/day of Agricultural pesticides, Veterinary and Public health insecticides.
Veterinary Pharmaceuticals:
– Powder unit.
– Liquid and medicated shampoo unit.
– Ointments unit.
– Medicated creams unit.
– Disinfectants and sterilizants unit.
– Tableting unit.
– Injections unit.
Liquid Pesticides:
– Acaricides unit.
– Insecticides unit.
– Fungicides unit.
– Herbicides unit.
– Public health insecticides unit.
Powder Pesticides:
– Acaricides unit.
– Insecticides unit.
– Fungicides unit.
– Herbicides unit.
– Granulation unit.
– Public health insecticides unit.
SUPPORTING DEPARTMENTS:
– Research and development.
– Quality control.
– Inventory and stock management.
– Transport operation.
– Maintenance.
– Public safety.
In its pursue to achieve the company targets, VAPCO emphasizes on technical development in all sectors of production.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (R.D):
Research & Development (R.D), the technical development of the products range is portrayed by introducing new products and/or new formulations, and by application studies which are carried out with the assistance of the local and international researches centers and universities.
The continuous support of the top management by supplying the department with the advanced technology equipment which realized the development of Research & Development (R.D).
QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT (Q.C):
To ensure that quality objectives are achieved, VAPCO has established complete specifications for starting materials, packaging materials and finished products. All necessary and relevant tests are actually carried out in accordance with the ongoing quality control procedures to ensure that no materials used in production are released for use, nor products are released for sale or supply prior to quality has been judged to be satisfactory. Clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) are implemented with the objectives of manufacturing products conforming with the marketing authorization and of the requisite quality grade.
The department applied all Quality Control (Q.C) tests according to the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions in order to manufacture products of high quality and conforming with marketing requirements. Besides, the company aims to apply the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) conditions in its laboratories.
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT:
To go along with the local and international specifications and according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions; besides, the increased demand of VAPCO products, the company has finished the development of the system production lines, to ensure high production capacity and to guarantee both, the safety conditions for staff and the environment.
QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT (Q.A):
This department has been established to guarantee the complete commitment to manufacture the highest quality products, and updating the procedures in different departments of the company to keep the compliance of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions.
REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT:
The registration department was established to satisfy the growing needs and development to complete the registration information and the interaction with the International Pharmacopoieal Standards (USP/B.P), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP); beside, the relevant international organizations such as: World Health Organization (WHO), Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Collaboration International Pesticides Analytical Council (CIPAC).
The department employs full-time experienced professionals to perform the registration of all products in coordination with the marketing department. The registration department is also supported by Quality Control (Q.C) and Research & Development (R.D) departments for preparation of all required documents.
The computerized management information system and efficient working methods expedite the long procedure of registering products, and allow VAPCO products to set foot in new and existing markets as swiftly as possible.
MARKETING:
– Local Market:
The marketing process is achieved by an efficient and qualified team of Veterinarians and Agronomists, through their continuous visits to farmers to advise them about their farms and solve their problems by offering the right information and brochures about the most recent products.
Moreover, a qualified and well trained transport team is available for the swift delivery of the customers’ orders in the local market.
– Export Markets:
VAPCO has a global perspective, to achieve its leading international position.
Although VAPCO has accomplished many successful targets in export range, the company still continues the efforts to develop and extend its export channels and objectives on a global level depending on the superior quality of its products which rendered a strong base for all prevention and control programs of diseases in agricultural and animal health sectors.