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Introduction of Cos.Mec s.r.l. FREUND Group Global 2023.10.02

Cos.Mec s.r.l.

We are pleased to introduce Cos.Mec s.r.l.* (Cos.Mec), which is one of FREUND group companies.

Cos.Mec is located in Milan, a center of culture including fashion, art, music, finance, and industry. One of the major industries in Milan is the pharmaceutical industry, and there is the largest pharmaceutical research base in Europe.

* The company name was changed to FREUND S.r.l. as of March 29, 2024.
   The company logo was changed to the one that FREUND CORPORATION uses for the FREUND brand's global unification as of March 29, 2024.

Gianna Esina

Cos.Mec s.r.l.
Sales and personal assistant

Joined Cos.Mec team in late January 2023, Gianna is now a vibrant part of the sales team and is actively contributing to pursue the company’s goals and to the overall success of the organization together with the the other team members.
Her personal expectations are continuously acquiring and improving the skills and expertness related to her job and industry. Working effectively with the team, Gianna shares knowledge and contributes to a positive team culture, demonstrating her ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Maintains high ethical standards and integrity in all interactions and decisions.

Being Milan the financial and fashion capital of Italy, it offers a well established, strong economic climate in which to invest, thus attracting investors from different regions in recent years.

Favorable tax regulation, various incentives (among which the support initiatives for small and medium businesses), research infrastrutture and a vast pool of talents create the propitious atmosphere for boosting innovation. Milan is a home to different banking groups, financial and investment companies, as well as the base for more than 5,000 multinationals headquartering in the city.

Other leading and prominent sectors Milan excels in, are Life Sciences, Agribusiness, Industrial Manufacturing, and, of course, Pharmaceutical Industry. While Italy established itself as one of the main exporters of pharmaceuticals in per capita terms, it is Milan that represent one of the biggest research hub for pharmaceuticals in Europe. The healthcare sector has been growing consistently over the last couple of years, bringing in new investors, operators and developers throughout Europe and Italy. Research Hospitals, medical device companies, startups and pharmaceutical plants dominate the milanese healthcare industry.

Fun Fact about Milan:
Milan is full of strange and thriving contradictions which are probably more obvious to the foreigners who come to visit the place, than to the inhabitants themselves. While advocating for casual and relaxed life, slow food, leisured dinners, long walks and “dolce far niente”, milanese people are always on the go, constantly in a hurry and are famous for their relentless focus on profit and to “produce more and be more efficient”.

Milanese may complaint about their city for its hustle, but will mostly feel off-key if relocated in any other city in Italy because of the particular energy of this place which is appealing and very challenging.

From an Italian artisan company to one of the European leaders. A statement that sums up our history, which dates back to 1991. A family history shaped by the ingenious intuition of an entrepreneur, age-old craftsmanship and the technologies of an industry well on its way to globalization.

For over 3 decades Cos.Mec has been offering design and manufacturing solutions to pharmaceutical, chemical and food companies in Italy and across the world in full compliance with the main international regulations and procedures like cGMP and FDA. Our contribution to the field of healthcare is outstanding as soon as we are specialized in developing, manufacturing and supplying industrial equipment, and are committed to provide excellent integrated solutions.

The whole pharmaceutical industry is subject to rapid changes and development. What remained unchanged, are the values and principles that have always guided our conduct. Transparency, fairness, professionalism, respect, competitiveness, evolution and continuity that has enabled us to grow and, more importantly, deliver value to customers.

In order to keep up with the times, a manufacturer needs to invest in research and development to discover and develop new technologies and improve technological processes. We are specializing in manufacturing of transfer and process equipment that handles raw and intermediate materials, mixing and storing granules. About a decade ago, Cos.Mec has also entered machinery equipment for granulating and drying, while our nowadays challenge are fully perforated coating systems, like HI-COATERS, currently under testing and pilot production, but will be brought into production in the nearest future.

"In our company, Research and Development is not just a department or a laboratory, it is an overall approach. We gain a new perspective and develop original solutions through continuous dialogue with our customers”, - says Cos.Mec Managing Director Angelo Lamanna. Our attitude implies working responsibly with our customers to anticipate the upcoming operational needs and forecast the future tendencies in healthcare equipment manufacturing industry. What we aim to create is innovative and high-value production concepts for engineering design and sustainable development.

As the demand for our products and solution continues to increase worldwide, it is becoming more and more competitive for our company to consider aspects of sustainability in the early development process. We act proactively and strive to implement creative and innovative solutions and ideas, identify and generate new opportunities with our production capacities.

Thanks to a close cooperation with our customers, combined with consolidated manufacturing expertise, our company offers complete, tailor-made packages for powder handling and granulation to meet any technological and performance requirements. This often involves customizing design, unprecedented features and specifications to meet unique demands.

Cos.Mec takes up the mission of improving industry automation progress and upholds the design & development of various process units. We are determined to be a reliable partner and constantly create value for customers and users.

Quality, performance and safety – these are the features that distinguish Cos.Mec equipment from any other’s and allow us to fulfill the increasing expectations of the international and also domestic market. The keys to our success are our notable price/quality ratio, our effective pre- and post-sales services and local support on the main international markets.

Another important subject not to underestimate regards regulatory compliance. Compliance with evolving and stringent regulations in different countries is a constant need. Companies need to ensure their products meet safety and efficacy requirements, and operational processes are the first step to improve in this case.

Our company is FDA and cGMP regulations complaint. Rigorous testing and quality control are the main steps to obtain reliable and durable equipment and are crucial to ensure its safety.

Customization is for surely essential, but it's also important to manage costs effectively. Cos.Mec has been constantly adopting measures aiming to balance the customization with cost-efficiency and provide a competitive pricing.

Our “Made in Italy” brand, recognizable by a special design and high quality materials, has played a considerable role in making Cos.Mec a synonym for state-of-the-art technology. Moreover, since the end of 2020, thanks to the contribution of Freund Group’s technology, our focus is even more on future development and performance.

Research strategies, human capital and long-standing experience are working for the customers’ benefits. But only exceptional customer service can lead to repeat business and referrals. Our service is something we’re extremely proud of, and will never compromise on.

Starting from the pandemic, we've begun to diversify the range of our services and extend our presence in more countries. Growing the customer base and entering new markets, whether domestic or international, it became predominant to establish local service in such countries as Mexico, Brazil, Bangladesh.

While our in-house specialists are available for multiple remote and on site assistance on components and existing equipment, we’re constantly investing in development and training of outsourced local technical teams we gather in different parts of the world, to ensure the best-in-class service for in less possible time.

Approximately once a year we invite our outsourced technical teams to attend the refresher and qualification courses in Cos.Mec premises.

Using different channels, Cos.Mec provides prompt and effective communication, and our well-trained customer support representatives strive to give accurate information and effective solutions in a timely manner and avoiding delays.

Our goal, is to turn visions into vibrant realities, from concept to completion. We work with people and for people, ensuring every party of the projects is involved in this process.

Our mission is to provide unrivalled service to our customers all over the world. To be a trusted partner for businesses in various industrial sectors, the one who “crafts”, and not just “makes”.

Smart, performed, tailored – this is a forever motto of Cos.Mec.

Cos.Mec s.r.l. has grown through original intuition, craftsmanship, and industry technology. It has expanded its presence in Europe and entered various markets in South America, South Asia, and other countries, establishing local services.

Let's aim for "increased productivity and efficiency" with Cos.Mec. Please feel free to consult with us.

KEYWORD: Pharmaceutical industry Health Food Industry Food Industry Chemical Industry