EMT Healthcare has announced a strategic shift to in-house production of its dispensing bottles, acquiring the plant and machinery previously used by Krystals, the manufacturer of RoundEx and GlassEx bottles. The company has partnered with Gwalia Healthcare, a Wales-based manufacturer of polymer-based pharmaceutical and medical-grade products, to ensure uninterrupted supply to UK pharmacies.
This marks EMT’s first direct move into manufacturing, enabling the firm to retain quality control and continuity across its dispensing product range. The partnership leverages Gwalia’s sector expertise and long-standing presence in pharmaceutical packaging, dating back to 1976.
The new setup will produce pre-capped dispensing bottles, with both companies maintaining existing certifications and compliance standards. The move is positioned as part of EMT’s long-term strategy to grow through vertical integration and strengthen its value proposition in the healthcare supply chain.
