Since its inception in 1978, Apex Laboratories has been ably led by Mr. S.S. Vanangamudi as the Chairman & Managing Director. A pioneer in the introduction of Zinc-based formulations in India, Apex is the leader in the Multivitamin Mineral Supplements segment. The company’s growth is a result of its unwavering commitment to manufacturing and supplying quality products, ethical promotion, and its strong sales and marketing prowess, all of which have earned it the continued patronage of the medical fraternity and growing market acceptance.
With 45 years of history, the company has grown from humble beginnings to become a formidable organization of over 3000+ employees, with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, a nationwide market presence, a robust distribution network, and a successful foray into herbal products. Apex is ranked among the top 50 pharmaceutical companies in India and is one of the fastest-growing organizations.
Since its inception in 1978, Apex Laboratories has been ably led by Mr. S.S. Vanangamudi as the Chairman & Managing Director. A pioneer in the introduction of Zinc-based formulations in India, Apex is the leader in the Multivitamin Mineral Supplements segment. The company's growth is a result of its unwavering commitment to manufacturing and supplying quality products, ethical promotion, and its strong sales and marketing prowess, all of which have earned it the continued patronage of the medical fraternity and growing market acceptance.
With 40 years of history, the company has grown from humble beginnings to become a formidable organization of over 2500 employees, with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, a nationwide market presence, a robust distribution network, and a successful foray into herbal products. Apex is ranked among the top 50 pharmaceutical companies in India and is one of the fastest-growing organizations.
Apex boasts several brand leaders in various segments, and with stable growth over the years and significant growth in the last 15 years, it aims to achieve greater success by leveraging manufacturing strength, increased presence in overseas and regulated markets, innovative product launches, and a focus on R&D to develop innovative products for the global market.
During the first half of the 20th century, researchers discovered that zinc is essential for the normal growth and survival of plants and animals. Clear evidence of human zinc deficiency began to emerge during the 1960s, when Dr Ananda Prasad first reported cases of dwarfism and delayed sexual maturity among Middle Eastern adolescents. Since then, many researchers working in different areas of the world have found that zinc supplementation increases growth among stunted children and reduces the prevalence of common childhood infections, such as diarrhea and pneumonia.
Zinc is essential for human health. It is vital for many biological functions such as disease resistance, wound healing, digestion, reproduction, physical growth and diabetes control. The “World Health Organization’s World Health Report 2002” estimated that one-third (33%) of the world’s population is at risk of inadequate zinc intakes.
