Riva Europe
Riva Europe, established in 2003, is a leading distributor of pharmaceutical machinery in Europe, serving as the European distributor for Riva SA. The company specializes in tablet press machinery, containment applications, and associated pharmaceutical equipment, providing solutions for research, pilot, and production scale manufacturing. Riva Europe's UK-based after-sales support team offers spare parts, technical assistance, calibration, and service across Europe and beyond. The company collaborates with leading manufacturers such as O'Hara, Hosokawa, Bimech, Profiller, and Delfin, offering a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical machinery. Riva Europe is trusted by top global pharmaceutical companies and actively participates in industry exhibitions and events.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Riva Europe
Ludlow, Shropshire, United Kingdom, Europe
Products
R&D and pilot-scale tablet press machines
Small and medium scale tablet presses for research, pilot and small GMP production, available in rotary and single-punch formats with optional data acquisition.
Containment and isolator units for solid-dosage equipment
Isolator and wash-in-place containment modules with HEPA filtration designed to reduce operator exposure during handling of APIs and HPAPIs.
Roller compactor and mini roll compactor
Roller compaction equipment for dry granulation and pre-compression steps in tablet manufacturing.
Capsule filling equipment (semi-automatic)
Semi-automatic capsule filling and closing units suitable for small-scale capsule production.
Blister packaging machines and leak testers
Packaging equipment for blistering with associated leak-detection systems to verify packaging integrity.
Powder handling systems and blenders
Blenders, dosing/dispensing and weighing systems, vacuum conveyors, IBCs, hoists and washing stations to support powder handling operations.
R&D and pilot-scale tablet press machines
Small and medium scale tablet presses for research, pilot and small GMP production, available in rotary and single-punch formats with optional data acquisition.
Containment and isolator units for solid-dosage equipment
Isolator and wash-in-place containment modules with HEPA filtration designed to reduce operator exposure during handling of APIs and HPAPIs.
Roller compactor and mini roll compactor
Roller compaction equipment for dry granulation and pre-compression steps in tablet manufacturing.
Capsule filling equipment (semi-automatic)
Semi-automatic capsule filling and closing units suitable for small-scale capsule production.
Blister packaging machines and leak testers
Packaging equipment for blistering with associated leak-detection systems to verify packaging integrity.
Powder handling systems and blenders
Blenders, dosing/dispensing and weighing systems, vacuum conveyors, IBCs, hoists and washing stations to support powder handling operations.
Services
Supply of replacement parts, technical assistance, calibration and servicing for pharmaceutical equipment across Europe.
PLC/HMI upgrades, industrial touchscreen conversions, bespoke automation design and implementation for tablet presses and related equipment.
Provision and integration of software tools to record, analyse and store compression parameters for formulation development and process optimisation.
Execution of factory and site acceptance tests, online FATs and remote assistance during commissioning to streamline project timelines.
Short-term machine rentals and lease-purchase financing options for customers requiring flexible acquisition models.
Supply of replacement parts, technical assistance, calibration and servicing for pharmaceutical equipment across Europe.
PLC/HMI upgrades, industrial touchscreen conversions, bespoke automation design and implementation for tablet presses and related equipment.
Provision and integration of software tools to record, analyse and store compression parameters for formulation development and process optimisation.
Execution of factory and site acceptance tests, online FATs and remote assistance during commissioning to streamline project timelines.
Short-term machine rentals and lease-purchase financing options for customers requiring flexible acquisition models.
Expertise Areas
- Tablet manufacturing equipment (R&D to pilot scale)
- Containment solutions for APIs and HPAPIs
- Process automation and PLC/HMI control systems for pharmaceutical equipment
- Powder processing and handling
Key Technologies
- Tablet pressing (rotary and single-punch)
- Bi-layer tablet compression
- PLC and HMI control systems
- Data acquisition and compression analysis software
News & Updates
Riva Europe will participate in Making Pharmaceuticals 2024 in Coventry, UK, at stand number 521, on April 23-24, 2024.
Riva Europe exhibited at DDL 2022 in Edinburgh, UK, on December 7-9, 2022, at stand 312.
Riva Europe participated in Making Pharmaceuticals 2022 in Dublin, Ireland, on September 27-28, 2022, at stand 103.
Riva Europe attended Making Pharmaceuticals 2021 in Coventry, UK, in October 2021.
Introduction of a new tablet testing product by Controller XXI, capable of measuring weight, thickness, diameter, length, and hardness of tablets.
Announcement of the new generation Minipress ST single punch tablet press, suitable for R&D and small-scale production, with R&D software for recording and analyzing compression parameters.
Riva Europe will participate in Making Pharmaceuticals 2024 in Coventry, UK, at stand number 521, on April 23-24, 2024.
Riva Europe exhibited at DDL 2022 in Edinburgh, UK, on December 7-9, 2022, at stand 312.
Riva Europe participated in Making Pharmaceuticals 2022 in Dublin, Ireland, on September 27-28, 2022, at stand 103.
Riva Europe attended Making Pharmaceuticals 2021 in Coventry, UK, in October 2021.
Introduction of a new tablet testing product by Controller XXI, capable of measuring weight, thickness, diameter, length, and hardness of tablets.
Announcement of the new generation Minipress ST single punch tablet press, suitable for R&D and small-scale production, with R&D software for recording and analyzing compression parameters.