Sanner
Sanner is a German healthcare packaging and medical device CDMO, world leader in desiccant-based primary packaging for pharmaceuticals.
Last updated September 26, 2026
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Overview
Sanner is a German contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in healthcare packaging and medical technology solutions. Founded in 1894 by Friedrich Sanner as a cork-cutting and trading business in Bensheim, Hesse, the company evolved into a global player in plastic primary packaging for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, as well as in the development, manufacturing, and packaging of medical devices and drug delivery systems. Sanner is headquartered in Bensheim and operates 14 locations across Europe, Asia, and North America, employing over 820 people, including 150 engineers. Its products are supplied to more than 150 countries, and the company is considered a world market leader in desiccant packaging. Sanner's core expertise lies in moisture-sensitive pharmaceutical packaging. In the late 1960s, the company invented the first desiccant closure to protect effervescent tablets and other drugs from moisture, a technology patented in 1962 and marketed under the DASG brand. This innovation laid the foundation for Sanner's global leadership in desiccant-based packaging solutions. The company's portfolio includes desiccant pharma packaging, effervescent packaging, test strip packaging, and a range of medical devices and components. In 2014, Sanner introduced the AdCap desiccant capsule, combining the advantages of conventional capsules and containers. In 2020, it launched the Sanner BioBase portfolio, the first bio-based effervescent tablet packaging made from renewable raw materials. Sanner operates as a CDMO, offering end-to-end services from initial design and development to large-scale production of single-use consumables and complex devices. The company has expanded through acquisitions, including Springboard (UK) in January 2024 and Gilero LLC (US) in September 2024, both specialists in medical device design and development. In 2026, Sanner unified its subsidiaries under the Sanner Group umbrella brand, rebranding Springboard as Sanner UK and Gilero as Sanner, and announced the expansion of its innovation and development facility in Chicago. The company is privately held, with GHO Capital acquiring a majority stake in November 2021 to support growth alongside the fourth generation of the Sanner family. Sanner emphasizes sustainability through its ESG initiatives and maintains a comprehensive compliance management system.
History
Sanner was founded in 1894 by Friedrich Sanner as a cork-cutting and trading business (Friedrich Sanner Korkschneiderei und -handlung) in Bensheim, Hesse, Germany. In the early 20th century, the company transitioned into industrialized plastics processing, which became the foundation of its future success. By the 1960s, Sanner had begun manufacturing plastic stoppers and achieved a key milestone with the invention of the first desiccant closure to protect effervescent tablets and other drugs from moisture. This innovation, patented in 1962, marked the start of Sanner's global leadership in desiccant-based packaging solutions. The DASG desiccant closure remains a premium product in use worldwide. In 1995, Sanner expanded internationally with the founding of Sanner Hungary and Sanner America. In 2000, Sanner China was established, followed by Sanner India in 2013. In 2011, the legal form changed from Friedrich Sanner GmbH & Co. KG to Sanner GmbH, with the new entity assuming all existing contracts. In 2012, the company underwent a rebranding, defining a new claim and vision. In 2014, Sanner introduced the AdCap desiccant capsule, which combines the advantages of conventional capsules and containers in a single product, featuring silica gel with activated carbon or molecular sieve. In 2017, Sanner acquired Jaco S.A. (now Sanner France). In 2020, the company launched the Sanner BioBase portfolio, the first bio-based effervescent tablet packaging made from renewable raw materials. In November 2021, GHO Capital, a leading European specialist investor in healthcare, acquired a majority stake in Sanner to collaborate with the fourth generation of the Sanner family and further promote the company's growth. In January 2024, Sanner acquired Springboard, a UK-based specialist in medical device design and development. In September 2024, Sanner acquired Gilero LLC, a US-based contract manufacturer and developer of medical devices and drug delivery systems headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with additional locations in Pittsboro, Carlsbad, Chicago, and Mexico. In 2026, Sanner unified its subsidiaries under the Sanner Group umbrella brand, rebranding Springboard as Sanner UK and Gilero as Sanner, and announced the expansion of its innovation and development facility in Chicago. As of 2026, Sanner Group employs over 820 individuals across 14 locations in Europe, Asia, and North America, including 150 engineers.
- 2026
Brand unification under Sanner Group; Springboard becomes Sanner UK, Gilero becomes Sanner; Chicago innovation hub expansion announced.
- 2024
Acquisition of Springboard (UK) in January and Gilero LLC (US) in September.
- 2021
GHO Capital acquires majority stake in Sanner.
- 2020
Launch of Sanner BioBase portfolio, first bio-based effervescent tablet packaging.
- 2017
Acquisition of Jaco S.A. (today Sanner France).
- 2014
Invention of AdCap desiccant capsule with innovative grid structure.
- 2013
Foundation of Sanner India.
- 2012
Rebranding and definition of new Sanner claim and vision.
- 2011
Change of legal form to Sanner GmbH.
- 2000
Foundation of Sanner China.
Products and positioning
Global CDMO and world market leader in desiccant-based primary packaging for pharmaceuticals, offering end-to-end solutions from design to commercial manufacturing.
DASG desiccant closure
First desiccant closure for effervescent tablets and other moisture-sensitive drugs, patented in 1962.
AdCap desiccant capsule
Combines advantages of conventional capsules and containers; features silica gel with activated carbon or molecular sieve.
Sanner BioBase
First bio-based effervescent tablet packaging made from renewable raw materials, launched in 2020.
Sanner Atmo Guard System
Moisture management system for packaging solutions.
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