Our Legacy: Pioneers in Pharmaceutical Testing Instruments

Founded in 1978, Shanghai Huanghai Pharmaceutical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a trailblazer in China’s pharmaceutical equipment industry. As the first institution in New China dedicated to the development and manufacturing of drug testing equipment, Huanghai has established itself as a pioneer and innovator, shaping the landscape of pharmaceutical testing and manufacturing.

Why Choose Huanghai? 

Key Milestones

• 1978

Established by the state as the first institution in New China dedicated to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical testing instruments, pioneering the industry.

• 1980

Partnered with the Shanghai Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry (SIPI), with a core R&D team led by Academician Hou Huimin. Developed China’s first-generation dissolution testers and disintegration testers.

• 1989

Transitioned to a privately-owned enterprise, establishing Shanghai Huanghai Pharmaceutical Instruments Co., Ltd., focusing on manufacturing pharmaceutical testing instruments and modernizing operations.

• 1993 

Established a sales company to market Huanghai-branded pharmaceutical testing instruments and provide one-stop distribution for high-quality domestic instruments in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Over the following 40+ years, Huanghai has sold its products to more than 30 countries worldwide and served nearly 1,000 clients both domestically and internationally. 

• 1995

With the publication of the first edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Huanghai’s instruments were recognized as the first batch of products to strictly comply with the standards, gaining significant industry recognition. Approved by the National Planning Commission, the R&D team initiated the establishment of the National Pharmaceutical Engineering Research Center (NPERC) to address challenges in scaling and industrializing novel drug formulations.

 

• 2006

Relocated the R&D center to Zhangjiang High-Tech Park, Shanghai, enhancing innovation and resource efficiency.

• 2020

Established the Intelligent Manufacturing Division to focus on the industrialization of advanced pharmaceutical equipment, successfully commercializing coating and cutting machines for oral dissolving films (ODF) and transdermal patches.

• 2024

Established the International Trade Division to drive Huanghai’s global expansion and online marketing, opening new opportunities in international markets.

Our Mission and Vision

At Huanghai, we are driven by a deep commitment to advancing pharmaceutical science and supporting the global health community. As part of our journey, we embrace the national vision of building a strong pharmaceutical industry, contributing to China’s leadership in pharmaceutical innovation and production while fostering global collaboration.

Our Mission

• Deliver high-quality, reliable, and innovative equipment tailored to the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical industry.

• Bridge research and industrial application, empowering pharmaceutical advancements worldwide.

• Support the development of cutting-edge technologies to accelerate the modernization and globalization of pharmaceutical production.

Get in Touch 

Shanghai Huanghai Pharmaceutical Instruments

• Manufacturing Dengfa Industrial Park, Minhang District, Shanghai, China

• R&D Center Zhangjiang High-Tech Park, Pudong District, Shanghai, China

• Sales Office The Great Wall Tower, Qiujiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China