Alphial
Alphial is an Italian manufacturer of primary tubular glass packaging (ampoules, vials, and ready-to-use sterile vials) for pharmaceutical companies, operating 5 sites and 61 production lines as the largest European producer of glass ampoules and vials, now a subsidiary of SGD Pharma.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersFelino, Italy
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Alphial does
Alphial is an Italian manufacturer of primary glass packaging for the pharmaceutical industry, producing tubular glass ampoules, vials, ready-to-use sterile vials, droppers, ampoule breakers, and closures. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Treviglio (Bergamo), the company operates manufacturing sites in Felino (Parma), Bernareggio (Monza Brianza), and Ponte Valleceppi (Perugia), and was further expanded in February 2024 through the acquisitions of Italian tubular glass converters Sicatef and Luxenia. Following these acquisitions, Alphial operates 5 sites and 61 production lines with annual capacity exceeding 1 billion pieces, and it is described as the largest European manufacturer of glass ampoules and vials for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
The company's core technology is proprietary sterilization and depyrogenation, centered on the patented LS5 process (which uses only air and water to deliver ampoules and vials ready for filling) and the LW7 light wash process conducted in ISO 7 (Grade C) and packaged under ISO 5 (Grade A) aseptic conditions, achieving a sterility assurance level of 10^-6 without ethylene oxide. Quality is anchored by ISO 9001 and ISO 15378 certifications, the latter specific to primary packaging materials for pharmaceuticals, and the company maintains in-line and off-line visual and dimensional inspection systems.
Alphial operates a B2B hardware sales model, selling directly to pharmaceutical manufacturers via enterprise sales relationships and generating leads through major industry events (CPHI, Pharmapack, Pharmap Congress, Maghreb Pharma Expo). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the company also offers contract sterilization services for third-party vials. As of Q4 2025, Alphial is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGD Pharma (backed by PAI) following an acquisition from prior owners Entangled Capital and Capital Dynamics, subject to Italian FDI clearance, and serves as an important European hub for tubular glass converting within the SGD Group.
Alphial firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Alphial
- Legal name
- Alphial Srl
- Website
- https://alphial.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Alphial is an Italian manufacturer of primary tubular glass packaging (ampoules, vials, and ready-to-use sterile vials) for pharmaceutical companies, operating 5 sites and 61 production lines as the largest European producer of glass ampoules and vials, now a subsidiary of SGD Pharma.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Alphial industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pharmaceutical Glass Packaging
- NAICS
- Glass Container Manufacturing (327213), Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing (327212)
- SIC
- Glass Containers (3221), Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pharmaceutical & Medical Glass Packaging (Vials, Ampoules, Syringes) (IMALAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging (Blister Packs, Bottles, Vials, Ampoules) (IMALAIAA), Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers) (IMALAIAB)
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Where Alphial is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Felino
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Alphial business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Pharmaceutical Glass Packaging: Manufacture and sale of primary glass packaging products including ampoules, vials, sterile vials, droppers, ampoule breakers, and closures for pharmaceutical and biotech applications. Also offers contract sterilization services for vials manufactured by third parties.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Alphial product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Alphial manufactures primary glass packaging for the pharmaceutical industry, producing tubular glass ampoules, vials, sterile ready-to-use vials, droppers, ampoule breakers, and closures designed to contain injectable drugs and biotech solutions. The company operates proprietary patented sterilization processes — LS5 (sterilization and depyrogenation using only air and water) and LW7 (light wash in ISO 7 environment) — that deliver sterile, depyrogenated vials ready for direct integration into customer filling lines, and also offers contract sterilization services for third-party vials.
Product overview
Alphial is a primary glass packaging manufacturer for the pharmaceutical industry, producing a comprehensive portfolio of tubular glass products including glass ampoules, glass vials, sterile vials (Ready-to-Use), droppers and ampoule breakers, and closures. The company operates proprietary patented sterilization processes including LS5 (sterilization and depyrogenation using air and water) and LW7 (light wash in ISO 7 environment). Following acquisitions of Sicatef and Luxenia, Alphial consolidated historic Italian centers of excellence in tubular glass converting, becoming the largest European manufacturer of glass ampoules and vials for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. The company was acquired by SGD Pharma in Q4 2025, strengthening its position in the European tubular glass market.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Glass Ampoules Tubular glass ampoules available in multiple formats and closure types for pharmaceutical primary packaging applications, used to contain injectable drugs and biotech solutions.
- Glass Vials Type I tubular glass vials available in multiple colors, capacities, heights, and diameters, designed for containing injectable drugs and biotech solutions while preserving drug efficacy and stability.
- Sterile Vials (Ready-to-Use) Type I tubular glass vials that are washed, sterilized via the LW7 light wash process, depyrogenated, and packaged under aseptic conditions, ready for direct integration into pharmaceutical filling lines without additional customer handling.
- Droppers and Ampoule Breakers Functional and reliable closure accessories designed to complete pharmaceutical glass packaging solutions, including droppers and ampoule breakers.
- Closures Closure products designed for completing pharmaceutical glass packaging solutions across ampoule and vial formats.
- Contract Sterilization Services for Third-Party Vials Sterilization and depyrogenation services performed by Alphial on vials manufactured by third parties, leveraging the proprietary LS5 air-and-water process.
Quantifiable outcome
- Sterility assurance level of 10⁻⁶ achieved without ethylene oxide
Companies that use Alphial
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Alphial technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Alphial partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SGD PharmacoreFrench group and global leader in primary pharmaceutical glass packaging. Acquired Alphial in Q4 2025 to strengthen its tubular glass leadership. Alphial represents an important European hub for tubular glass converting within the SGD Group.
- SicatefcoreCompany acquired by Alphial in February 2024, adding to Alphial Group. Maintains distinct corporate identity while sharing values and objectives.
- LuxeniacoreCompany acquired by Alphial in February 2024, adding to Alphial Group. Maintains distinct corporate identity while sharing values and objectives.
- DHL GoGreen ProgramminorCollaboration with DHL in their GoGreen program to reduce CO2 emissions. Alphial received Climate Neutral Certificate 2021 through this partnership.
- Cooperativa La BulaminorParma-based cooperative that assembled Christmas gift packages for Alphial employees, contributing to social integration for people with disabilities.
- Verso il Sereno / C.A.P.O. ProjectminorCharitable initiative supported by Alphial through Christmas gift packages, providing assistance to cancer patients requiring home care support.
- Kaizen InstitutecorePartnership for Alphial Academy training program focused on lean organization and continuous improvement methodologies. Employees participate in workshops to identify waste (Muda) and develop lean working methods.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Alphial competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gerresheimer AG: German-headquartered global manufacturer of primary packaging for pharma and cosmetics, including glass vials, ampoules, and syringes. Directly comparable product portfolio, customer base (pharmaceutical manufacturers), and tubular/molded glass converting capabilities.
- Stevanato Group: Italian pharmaceutical glass packaging and drug containment solutions provider offering vials, syringes, and inspection systems. Direct competitor in tubular glass vials and ready-to-use sterile primary packaging serving pharma and biotech customers.
- DWK Life Sciences: Manufacturer of specialty glass packaging including pharmaceutical ampoules, vials, and bottles for life sciences applications. Comparable tubular glass converting capabilities and customer base in pharma and laboratory markets.
- Schott AG (Schott Pharma): German specialty glass manufacturer with a dedicated pharmaceutical packaging business (Schott Pharma) producing vials, ampoules, syringes, and cartridges. Direct competitor with overlapping Type I glass primary packaging portfolio and similar pharmaceutical customer base.
- Nipro Corporation: Japanese global medical device and pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer with glass tubular products (ampoules, vials). Comparable product offerings for pharmaceutical primary packaging and overlap in injectable drug delivery.
Emerging players
- AptarGroup: Global supplier of dispensing systems and packaging components for pharmaceutical, beauty, and food applications. Adjacent player offering closures and delivery systems that complement glass primary packaging for injectables and other drug formats.
Broad incumbents
- Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): Global medical technology company with pharmaceutical systems business producing prefillable syringes, vials, and drug delivery devices. Comparable offerings in injectable primary packaging and broad pharmaceutical customer relationships.
- Corning Incorporated: US-based specialty glass and ceramics manufacturer with pharmaceutical glass packaging (Corning Pharmaceutical Technologies) producing vials and drug containment solutions. Broad incumbent in pharmaceutical primary packaging.
- West Pharmaceutical Services: US-based global manufacturer of injectable drug containment and delivery solutions including elastomeric closures, vials, and syringe components. Comparable primary packaging solutions for injectable pharmaceutical customers.
- SGD Pharma: French global leader in primary pharmaceutical glass packaging and Alphial's parent company following the Q4 2025 acquisition. Comparable molded and tubular glass product portfolio serving pharma customers across broader geographies.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Alphial social profiles
Digital presenceAlphial compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Alphial financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Alphial leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Alphial subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Alphial funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Alphial M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Alphial
What does Alphial do?
Alphial manufactures primary glass packaging for the pharmaceutical industry, producing tubular glass ampoules, vials, sterile ready-to-use vials, droppers, ampoule breakers, and closures designed to contain injectable drugs and biotech solutions. The company operates proprietary patented sterilization processes — LS5 (sterilization and depyrogenation using only air and water) and LW7 (light wash in ISO 7 environment) — that deliver sterile, depyrogenated vials ready for direct integration into customer filling lines, and also offers contract sterilization services for third-party vials.
Is Alphial a public or private company?
Alphial is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Alphial founded?
Alphial was founded in 1964. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Alphial based?
Alphial is headquartered in Felino, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Alphial make money?
One revenue line is on record: pharmaceutical Glass Packaging.
Who are Alphial's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gerresheimer AG, Stevanato Group, DWK Life Sciences, Schott AG (Schott Pharma) and Nipro Corporation. AptarGroup is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), Corning Incorporated, West Pharmaceutical Services and SGD Pharma.
Does Alphial have an API?
No public API is recorded for Alphial.
What industry is Alphial in?
Alphial's product category is Pharmaceutical Glass Packaging. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAEAB, Pharmaceutical & Medical Glass Packaging (Vials, Ampoules, Syringes), with a secondary code of IMALAIAA, Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging (Blister Packs, Bottles, Vials, Ampoules). Its NAICS code is 327213 and its SIC code is 3221.