Wockhardt doubles Vitamin capacity

By Our Staff Correspondent

MUMBAI, AUG. 3. Wockhardt has more than doubled its capacity of Vitamin B12 to 3,500 kg. The company ranks amongst the world's top three producers of Vitamin B12 and is the only company in South Asia and Pacific region to manufacture Vitamin B12.

Mr. Habil Khorakiwala, chairman, Wockhardt, said, ``Since 1998, Wockhardt has increased its capacity five fold. In 2000, we increased capacity from 700 kg. to 1,700 kg. This year, the capacity has now more than doubled to 3,500 kg. The overall quality of our product and consistent customer service in terms of meeting individual specifications and delivery schedules, has enabled Wockhardt to rapidly penetrate the very competitive global market. We are already amongst the largest players in the world and will seek to better this position in the coming years. ''The usage of Vitamin B12, the world over, is quite consistent in the field of nutraceuticals. Vitamin B12 is necessary for the formation of red blood cells, maintenance of a healthy nervous system, and helps in the synthesis of DNA - the generative material in all cells. Deficiency can cause anaemia leading to symptoms such as excessive tiredness, breathlessness, listlessness, pallor and poor resistance to infection. Moreover, its deficiency can lead to neuropathy, which involves the degeneration of nerve fibres as seen in diabetes.

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