countries. Specialty chemicals In 1997, Hyderabad-based Vivimed Labs started manufacturing Triclosan, a product with anti-microbial properties and able to be incorporated in formulations. Vivimed entered this market supplying of Triclosan. In 2002, Vivimed diversified its product range and ventured into the other areas of the home and personal care sector. Its current product range includes Sunscreens, Anti-wrinkle, Skin lightening, Preservative, Anti-dandruff, Hair Growth, Hair conditioners, Anti-microbial and Oral care. Vivimed Health Care Vivimed Health Care is the pharmaceutical vertical of Vivimed Labs. Vivimed Health Care manufactures finished formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredients(APIs). The manufacturing units are located in Haridwar, Kashipur and Hyderabad and their R&D is located in Hyderabad. The major markets are the countries of the erstwhile USSR and Africa. Drugs manufactured by Vivimed Health Care cater to the areas of diabetes, nutritional supplements, tuberculosis, oncology, hygiene and infectious diseases. Time line 1988: Founded as Emgi Pharmaceuticals 1997: Commenced manufacturing of Triclosan. Name Changed to Vivimed Labs 1998: Diversification into other areas of Home and Personal Care industry 2002: Consolidation, capacity expansions product innovations 2005: Public Listing of Vivimed Labs 2007: VVS Pharma joins Vivimed Group 2008: Acquisition of James Robinson 2009: Acquisition of Har-Met 2010: James Robinson and Har-Met merged into the Vivimed group to become Vivimed Labs Europe and Vivimed Labs USA Inc respectively 2011: Acquisition of Octtantis Nobel, India-based marketing company with focus on nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals 2011: Acquisition of Klar Sehen Pvt., India-based pharma company with specialities in ophthalmic products and delivery systems 2011: Acquisition of Uquifa, API manufacture company ex- Yule Catto with facilities in Spain and Mexico. References External links Official website Pharmaceutical companies of India Manufacturing companies based in Hyderabad, India Indian companies established in 1988 1988 establishments in Andhra Pradesh Companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange