History
For over a century, we have been your trusted partner in drug delivery innovation, evolving from a drug-device manufacturer to a full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). Leveraging our extensive regulatory experience and proven track record, we collaborate with you to optimize your product development journey and help ensure a seamless path to market.
Kindeva at a glance
~1,300
patents
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10+ manufacturing and R&D facilities
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100+ years of experience
75 inventions
in use
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~1M ft2 cGMP footprint
~100M commercial devices
shipped annually
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2,000+ employees
Our legacy of innovation
Since 1956, we have been developing technologies that meet the demands of today and deliver the possibilities of tomorrow.
1956
Invented the pressurized metered‑dose inhaler (pMDI)
Invented the pressurized metered‑dose inhaler (pMDI) and kick-started the evolution of inhaled therapies by developing an easy-to-use device for patients around the globe.
1959
Created the emergency use autoinjector
Created the emergency use autoinjector, laying the groundwork for the ongoing refinement of self-administered injectables currently used by millions of people worldwide.
1970
Launched the drug-in-adhesive patch
Launched the drug-in-adhesive patch, providing a noninvasive method for delivering a drug over an extended timeframe.
1970
Invented the ComboPen® platform
Invented the ComboPen® platform to deliver medical countermeasures, which fueled autoinjector innovations for anaphylaxis.
1989
Developed the breath-actuated inhaler
Developed the breath-actuated inhaler, a lifesaving option for individuals with hand-breath coordination problems that make traditional inhalers difficult to use.
1995
Launched the CFC-free MDI
Launched the CFC-free MDI and set the standard for future care options developed to help safeguard the environment.
2002
Invented the BinaJect® platform
Invented the BinaJect® platform, bringing an industry-leading dual-chamber autoinjector option to market with enhanced stability and bioavailability.
2005
Solid microneedle array patch development
Solid microneedle array patch development, creating accurate, reliable intradermal delivery with the potential to eliminate cold-chain storage and enhance immunogenicity and efficacy.
2009
Created the TruJect™ platform
Created the TruJect™ platform and introduced the next generation of easy and reliable single-chamber autoinjectors, widely used to deliver a variety of medications.
2010
Developed the first commercially available dose counter
Developed the first commercially available dose counter, ensuring patients knew the number of inhaler actuations remaining so they could always be prepared.
2012
Invented the CFC-free nasal MDI
Invented the CFC-free nasal MDI, a more environmentally sound device for drug delivery capable of bypassing the blood-brain barrier.
2024
Developing low-GWP inhalers
Developing low-GWP inhalers and planning the opening of one of the first commercial-scale green propellant lines for filling inhalers using propellants with up to 99.9% lower GWP than current options.
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Let’s transform tomorrow together
Every patient deserves a brighter tomorrow. As your strategic partner, we are dedicated to building your lasting legacy and helping you fast-track healthier tomorrows. You dream it, we deliver it.