We know what
we are doing

We define excellence in topical formulations

We touch 100+ million
lives globally

ABOUT US

Encube is an integrated pharmaceutical company dedicated only to topical formulations viz. creams, ointments, gels, lotions, and solutions, with 24 years of formidable experience in contract development and manufacturing. Shri Mehul Shah, Promoter and Managing Director, incorporated Encube, on Sep 7, 1995, and commenced commercial operations on Mar 4, 1998.

Mission - Delivering exceptional value through science and world-class manufacturing

Vision - To become the preferred choice of customers for topical pharmaceuticals

Values -
1. Passion: “We will be the best one day in our chosen sphere of competence.”
2. Agility: “Soaring and scoring with change.”
3. Courage: “Beyond convention with conviction.”
4. Ownership: “Say what you mean. Do what you say.”

Our manufacturing facility in Madkaim - Goa, is the largest single-site topical manufacturing facility in the world. The Goa manufacturing facility is approved by leading global regulatory agencies including the US FDA. We are upcoming with our second state-of-the art manufacturing facility by Q1FY24 in Smart Industrial Park Pithampur, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Encube has 3 business segments: (a) contract manufacturing for domestic and export markets; (b) generic products under own brand for US market; and (c) branded products for the India consumer market.

1998

Inception of Encube in
Madkaim, Goa

Inception of Encube in Madkaim, Goa

2007

SAP Ace Award for Best Implementation - Small Enterprises

2011/2015

OPPI Best Contract Manufacturer Award in India

2012/2015

First Successful US FDA inspection followed by renewal in 2015

2014

Platinum Leed India Certification for Goa's first Green Building

2015

IDMA Quality Excellence Award 2015 (Gold)

2016

Exceeded highest annual production turnover of 190
million units

Exceeded highest annual production turnover of 190 million units

2016

Expanded the Cumulative Store Capacity to 14,000 Temperature Controlled Warehouse pallets

2017

Commissioning of State-of-the-art Quality Control Building

THE LEADERSHIP

Mehul Shah, Founder and Managing Director

Shri Mehul Shah has over 35+ years of entrepreneurial experience in technical and business leadership, building Encube into a global leader in topical formulations. His passion and expertise in topical formulations has defined growth and strategy for the company.

He has nurtured the next line of leadership at Encube. He has devoted his life on topical formulations - research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization and finds excitement in making complex topical formulations accessible to more patients and consumers around the world.

He also serves on the board of 3 companies in US - Intact Therapeutics Inc., Tioga Research Inc., and Enzen Therapeutics Inc. He was awarded Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year at Indian Pharma Awards 2015.

Our Team

OUR EXPERTISE

Encube Ethicals is a progressive contract development & manufacturing organization dedicated to topical semisolid formulations from Mumbai, India. We help our customers serve global markets with technology based, innovative, cost effective & consumer friendly topical products of the highest quality.

MANUFACTURING

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

WHAT WE DO

Innovation is in our DNA. Encube’s R&D Centre in Marol, Andheri (East) in Mumbai, is spread over 25,000 sq.ft., focusing on development of topical dermatological and cosmeceuticals products. Our R&D capabilities have been ever-evolving with respect to strategic orientation, operations and human resources since 2008, making path towards high quality branded and generic medicines for global markets. Our R&D team comprises of highly qualified 180+ scientists with proven expertise in formulation and analytical development, characterization and de-formulation with cumulative experience of more than 500 years in various ANDA, NDA, and 505 (b)(2) projects.

We also have R&D subsidiaries in US - Tioga Research and Enzen Therapeutics. Our R&D CoE is coming up in Lodha Palava Lifesciences Hub in Q3FY24; will be one of its kind in India with an integrated focus on science, people, and process capabilities. Today, we have the ability to work on more than 12 ANDA products every year and have world leading capabilities in complex generics including microspheres, liposomal, solid lipid nanoparticle products and transdermal patches.

Unmatched Expertise

Our research team comprises of several highly qualified 75 + scientists with expertise in Formulation and Analytical development, Characterization and De-formulation having deep experience of cumulative 500+ years in various ANDA, NDAs and 505 (b)2s.

30+ technical staff is dedicated to Clinical Trails, Regulatory, IPR and Development Quality Assurance.

Development Potential for Regulated Market

Potential to work on 10+ new ANDAs annually.

The center also is engaged in the research and development of novel drug delivery projects such as microspheres, liposomal, solid lipid nanoparticle products and transdermal patches.

State-of-the art facility

Instruments like HPLC, HS-GC, IVRT, ICP-MS, XRD, Water activity meter, DSC, TGA, LC-MS, GC-MS, Raman Spectroscopy, Rheometers & FTNIR are available for ease of operations & better benchmarking with assured results.

Our best-in-class laboratory is ideal for formulation and analytical development of topical hormonal, corticosteroids, immunosuppressant and cytotoxic molecules.

Offerings

Encube Research Center has extensive experience in providing the following
R&D services:
De-formulation Pre-formulation
Formulation Development
Analytical Development
IVRT Studies
Advance characterization
Elemental analysis
Technology Transfer

MANUFACTURING

WHAT WE DO

Encube’s Goa manufacturing facility has installed capacity of 32 Crores units in 2-shifts derived from 13 bulk manufacturing lines and 20 filling and packing lines. We have strong capabilities in niche topical formulations including high-potency APIs. We are upcoming with our second state-of-the art manufacturing facility by Q1FY24 in Smart Industrial Park Pithampur, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Encube’s quality systems are designed to enable efficient production and stress-free working environment. We will conduct continuous improvement programs with industry consultants to build a culture of quality. Our Quality Control (QC) laboratory is a world-class laboratory with dedicated spaces to ensure effective and efficient deployment of analysis methods with capability of doing more than 90% tests in-house.

Operational Capabilities

The state-of-the art manufacturing site has capacity to produce 11,500 tons and 400 million units annually.

The site is equipped with Bulk Manufacturing Vessels which can produce different semisolid forms like Ointments, Gels, Creams, Solutions & Lotions in the same set up in batch sizes varying from pilot batches of 100kg/200kg up to 3 Tons.

Operational Flexibility

The facility is equipped with 13 Nordenmatic® Tube Filling lines - Possibly second highest at a single site manufacturing globally.

Various warehouses have capacity to store 16,000 Temperature Controlled pallets including 5,000 pallets in Robotic ASRS Warehouse

Operational Efficiency

All core manufacturing areas are under ISO Class 7 classification & other areas are under 5 micron filtration.

The Bulk Manufacturing System is an unique 3 Tank process with PLC controls for all variable having one of the most advanced CIP system.

Quality Systems

Our Quality Systems are foundation of our operations ensuring that all the products meet highest quality standards.

Quality for Encube is of paramount importance and stringent checks go into every product we manufacture.

OUR REACH

We are recognised by our customers, and government and regulatory bodies worldwide on quality, compliance, innovation, and cost excellence over the past 24 years. When a customer or business partner outsource their manufacturing with us, we bring our technical agility along with a responsive team that adds real value to sustain and grow their sales and bring delight. Our track record is a testimonial to our consistency and diversity of the products we make for our customers in various kinds of engagements.
the globe.