Otto Metzger

Otto Metzger was a pioneering German manufacturing company primarily known for its significant contributions to the pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging industries. The company is historically recognized for the invention and industrialization of the impact extrusion process for producing collapsible metal tubes, which became a standard for packaging ointments, creams, and medicinal pastes. While the original entity is no longer independent, its legacy in pharmaceutical delivery systems and primary packaging remains a foundational element in the history of healthcare manufacturing. The company's technologies facilitated the sterile and convenient distribution of topical medications globally.