PalPharma – Pharmaceutical Lifting
PalPharma is an established force in the pharmaceutical, BioPharma, healthcare, medical, fine chemicals, cosmetics and nuclear industries – specialised in handling equipment.
Providing solutions for pharmaceutical, BioPharma, healthcare, medical, fine chemicals, cosmetics and nuclear industries, we are your trusted partner for FDA-compliant pharmaceutical and clean room lifting equipment.
Having specialised in material handling solutions for decades, we introduced pharmaceutical and clean room grade lifting and handling equipment to address the material handling challenges faced by companies requiring very stringent controls for contaminants and sensitive materials.
Maintaining clean room specifications and standards is of utmost importance to avoid contamination and microbial activity, especially in facilities handling sensitive materials and substances such as pharmaceutical products and chemicals. These rigorous hygiene standards are mandatory and must be upheld throughout every stage of production to ensure the health and safety of your employees and to maintain product integrity.
With over 10,000 projects completed worldwide, the design and manufacture of our extensive range of pharmaceutical equipment is fully informed by our decades of engineering expertise. Featuring lightweight and hand-demountable parts for simplified and thorough cleaning and maintenance, partnered with Ex-proof, GMP and ATEX configurations available, our extensive range of FDA-compliant clean room equipment is designed to always put compliance and health and safety first.
From preliminary design and product testing through sourcing and factory acceptance, we guide every step—including IQ/OQ documentation, installation, commissioning, operator training, and comprehensive global after-sales service. We deliver a fully seamless and supported project experience from start to finish.∼ Paul Bartlett, Managing Director Schmalz Limited (formerly Palamatic)
Our pharmaceutical lifting equipment range includes GMP vacuum lifters, post hoists, drum tippers, drum conditioning systems, drum and IBC blenders, hygienic mobile systems and other bespoke designs. Working closely with isolator, containment booth, valve and IBC/drum suppliers from around the world, we ensure customers receive a total handling solution that works for the operator.
Whether you're handling niche active ingredients or high-volume production, our bespoke solutions adapt to your specific requirements. We combine proven technology with flexible customization, ensuring your lifting systems integrate seamlessly into your existing infrastructure and future expansion plans.
In sensitive production environments, cleanliness is essential. Small mistakes – contamination, unclean handling or inefficient processes – cause severe consequences: quality loss, health risks, downtime and legal issues. Our products and systems are integral to cleanroom technology and help avoid contamination while meeting cleanliness standards.


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Schmalz provides reliable vacuum lifters and crane systems for chemical and pharmaceutical applications. Explore solutions engineered for safety, precision, and efficiency.

Unit 20 Broombank Park
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 9RT
Great Britain