Gunachandran Samuel

<p>apex laboratories was originally started by a group of pharmaceutical executives in Chennai in 1978 and thereafter since 1982 has been under the leadership of Mr.S.S.Vanangamudi who is heading the company as the Managing Director. <br /> <br /> The company is a pioneer in the introduction of Zinc based formulations in India and continues to be the brand leader in its segment. The company&rsquo;s growth is powered by its focus on quality products marketing strength with 100% ethical marketing and a strong prescription base. The company&rsquo;s products enjoy wide acceptance and continued patronage by the medical fraternity. <br /> <br /> With a range of products in various segments apex is a niche player focusing on Multivitamins and Neutraceuticals. The company has had a steady growth and has recorded phenomenal growth in the last 10 years. Currently with a turnover of USD 25 million the company has ambitious plans to achieve USD 125 million (INR 500 crores) by 2012. This includes leveraging its manufacturing strength for supplying products to the regulated markets overseas contract manufacturing arrangements with global players focus on higher share of exports new product launches entry into herbal market and entering into joint research programs with leading international pharmaceutical companies and research institutes. <br /> <br /> What started as a cottage industry the company today boasts of over 1000 strong dedicated manpower an all-India presence with excellent distribution network growing acceptance of its products overseas and being ranked among the top 50 fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in India.</p>