Flexible packaging

Four co-packers, repackers merge in pharma industry

Companies create a new entity, Aphena Pharma Solutions, as a single-source vendor. The firm has separate liquid and topical, and solid-dose divisions.

March 3, 2011

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Flexible packaging

Toward improved heat-seal performance

If you've signed on to a solid approach, your packages are being sealed and delivered with good consistency.

February 15, 2011

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging Association plans annual meeting for Feb. 24-27 in Tucson

The Contract Packaging Association’s annual meeting Feb. 24-27 at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, AZ 
will include the following speakers:

February 14, 2011

Contract Packaging

Jacobson Companies' partnership targets European market

Jacobson Companies, a third-party logistics and contract packaging services company in Des Moines, IA, announces a strategic partnership with Rhenus Logistics, one of Europe’s leading logistics service providers.

February 9, 2011

Contract Packaging

Contract packagers ready to 'Power Up!' at annual meeting

Contract Packaging Association plans annual meeting for Feb. 24-27 in Tucson, AZ.

February 3, 2011

Contract Packaging

Jacobson Companies goes global

Des Moines, IA-based company opens Jacobson Global Logistics Ltd. in Hong Kong to expand logistics services in Asia.

January 27, 2011

Contract Packaging

CP Association ready to 'Power Up!' at annual meeting

Buyers and sellers of contract packaging services to gather Feb. 24-27 in Tucson, AZ, where Jeff Hayzlett will discuss business performance measurement.

January 13, 2011

Contract Packaging

Leveraging the strength of the new service provider

After slowing during the recession, contract packaging and contract logistics once again are merging. The time is now for CPG companies to take advantage of this dynamic combination of services.

January 4, 2011

Contract Packaging

Forecasting drives co-packer use

Stila Cosmetics produces distinctive packaging while also answering the need for speed by planning strategically for purchasing components through its contract packagers.

January 4, 2011

Tamper-evident machinery

Supply chain helps Stila Cosmetics achieve the 'fashion-forward' look

Frequent package changes, including seasonal packs, are the norm at the California-based company. Contract manufacturers and packagers deliver on the need for speed.

January 3, 2011

Contract Packaging

Quick-changeover packaging: Both an essential and a bane

Market drivers are making fast line changeovers a get-ahead packaging strategy. But an exclusive CP/PTIS survey finds that communication and project management deficiencies are creating headaches.

January 3, 2011

Contract Packaging

Contract packaging: Base the decision foremost on adding value

Many factors should be weighed carefully, and the make-versus-buy decision also should include an analysis of whether outsourcing is to be a strategic or tactical measure.

December 21, 2010

Contract Packaging

Saddle Creek acquires ProLog Logistics

Integrated 3PL, contract packaging services provider says the merger will deepen its fulfillment capabilities and broaden its range of services.

December 17, 2010