Healthcare Packaging

Raise OEE through consistent induction seals

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:52:03 +0000

White paper from Enercon explains how mastering the process variables related to the induction sealing process can lead to increases in packaging line overall equipment efficiency (OEE).

Hain Celestial personal care line converts to 100% PCR PET bottles

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:55:18 +0000

360-deg switch from 100% virgin PET to 100% PCR PET yields a number of sustainability benefits, supports company’s green commitment.

Drug delivery options for flu season

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:48:59 +0000

Manufacturers prepare flu shots and sprays for a new season. Delivery patch could provide an option to injections. Fed investment recommended for pandemic response.

Glenroy, Inc. Receives Four PIW Graphics Excellence Awards

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:46:35 +0000

Glenroy, Inc. won four Graphics Excellence Awards from Printing Industries of Wisconsin (PIW) in the 2010 Graphics Excellence competition.

HealthPack 2011 Call for Presentations

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:35:43 +0000

March 8-10 Hyatt Regency Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio

Redesigned three-flap carton lid closer

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:49:38 +0000

• IL120 Carton Closer (known formerly as the Compact 3) now incorporates a servo-motor-operated “lift-and-descend” feature that enables both infeed and outfeed section overhead conveyors to rise vertically if a carton jam up or stoppage is detected.

• after the incident is cleared, the overhead conveyors descend and the closer restarts, a feature that replaces the manually operated pivot and latch method used previously

• machine has the capability of closing up to 120 cartons/min; can be provided in both inline and right-angle configurations

Bradman Lake, Inc.

RPA Launches New Website to Provide Comprehensive Industry Resource on Reusable Transport Packaging Systems

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:48:25 +0000

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced today the launch of a new website and logo in support of its mission to promote the expansion and value of reusable transport packaging systems.

TCP Reliable Announces the Acquisition of Isneaufroid

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:44:25 +0000

TCP Reliable, dedicated to ensure product integrity for the lifescience industry, recently completed a business acquisition with Isneaufroid, a manufacturer of temperature controlled packaging products located in Maromme, France.

Bosch's Aseptic Symposium 2010

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:40:19 +0000

90 packaging industry representatives and experts attended the international Aseptic Symposium by Bosch Packaging Technology, a Bosch division, in Stuttgart, Germany on 28- 29 July 2010.

Tray shrink wrapper

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:31:34 +0000

• 45TW-28 tray shrink wrapper is compact and economical; can wrap up to 45 trays/min, depending on product size

• wraps any unitized or tray-packed product, including random or batch pack sizes

• permits quick, easy film changeovers with side-mounted film cradles; integrated shrink tunnel has cooling feature for immediate product handline

Arpac Group

2010 Greener Package Awards honor eight sustainable innovations

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:12:47 +0000

The second-annual Greener Package Awards competition recognizes innovations in five categories that significantly reduce packaging’s environmental footprint.

Nestlé completes sale of Alcon to Novartis

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:57:14 +0000

Nestlé yesterday completed the sale of its remaining shares in Alcon to Novartis, representing around 52% of Alcon's share capital, for USD 28.3 billion.

Qosina Recognized For Second Consecutive Year on the "Inc. 5000" List

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:53:51 +0000

The editors of Inc. Magazine have included Qosina Corporation, parent company of Qosmedix®, on their 2010 “Inc. 5000” List, which acknowledges the top 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the United States.

Norwood Marking Systems Appoints Label House as Distributor in Western U.S.

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:42:44 +0000

Norwood Marking Systems announces the appointment of Label House as its distributor in California, Nevada and Arizona.

Convenience and patient compliance drive contract packager’s business

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:34:16 +0000

In this Q&A, Tee Noland, director of business development for Pharma Tech Industries (PTI), shares his views on why pharmaceutical companies are turning to contract packagers and the latest developments in pouch packaging.