The Horsens plant dates back to 1896 when A/S Schiønning & Arvé was founded as a manufacturer of rubber articles. Since 1928, the plant has produced pharmaceutical rubber, and for decades has specialized and developed know-how within this specific area. The Horsens plant was acquired by West in 1995. West Pharmaceutical Services Denmark A/S has developed an advanced technique for producing the multi-layered rubber and is producing specialty rubber and aluminum seals for the pharmaceutical industry.