Contract Packaging

Inline labeling machine

See video of the NEW Label-Aire Inline Series 9000 labeling system offers you a wealt h of choices to make labeling easier and faster.

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Raising ROI with Reconfigurable Conveyors

Learn from Dynamic Conveyor how five companies have benefited from using long-lasting modular conveyors that are easily reconfigurable when plans and layouts change including one company that realized $72,000 annually in labor savings.

December 9, 2007

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Membership Directory

For in-depth searches on individual members’ capabilities, visit www.contractpackaging.org.

December 9, 2007

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Ready to harness the energy of change?

I recently had a conversation with an old packaging pro who is a “thinker.” One advantage of being in the packaging business 35 or more years is having lived through the industry’s evolution. Another is being more willing than earlier in my career to listen and to try to drill down and understand what others are saying.

December 9, 2007

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CPA selects slate of officers and directors

With the Contract Packaging Association’s new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007, the following individuals have been nominated and elected or appointed to their current positions.

December 9, 2007

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Merger and acquisition activity

Over the last few years, merger and acquisition activity has been strong in medical device contract manufacturing.

December 9, 2007

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Contract work becoming healthier in medical devices

Consolidation accelerates as mergers and acquisitions increase. Contract manufacturing of medical devices and components reaches $4 billion—and is growing fast

December 9, 2007

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A view from the UK: Why co-packing is surging in pharma

Drug makers are focused on product development and regulatory issues. Cost savings are possible when the packaging is done externally—particularly for smaller launches.

December 9, 2007

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Komplete versatility

Dallas co-packer has evolved into a major player in the Southwest by adapting to trends. It handles custom packs and display pallets, also offering thermoforming and labeling.

December 9, 2007

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'Operating' a line that doesn't yet exist

Nulogy’s PackManager software offers other customer benefits as well. Currently, two MSW Packaging customers have access to the software system.

December 9, 2007

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New workflow technologies that add muscle to CP

Emerging software can help co-packers drive inefficiencies from manufacturing lines and cut packaging design time. Those savings are passed to customers.

December 9, 2007

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Finding the right external adviser

Outside experts exist to help create a win-win situation for all parties involved by validating what’s working and bringing new ideas to improve existing problems. Compliance with new regulations becomes less complicated with guidance from industry experts.

December 9, 2007

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Increase partnership efficiency through a third-party adviser

Some CPG companies are embracing outside experts to identify untapped opportunities in working with co-packers to get products to market faster.

December 9, 2007