Sustainability

P&G provides leadership in sustainable packaging journey

With more than 300 brands sold all around the world, Procter & Gamble utilizes just about every packaging material available. Tony Burns shares his views on how P&G rises to the sustainable packaging challenge.

February 1, 2009

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Conveying & accumulation

Costco snack pack operations

Costco’s in-house production for tubed snacks relies on three f/f/s units and four pick-and-place robots to produce a 24-count variety pack.

January 7, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

P&G employs sustainability in Prilosec package redesign

Easier-opening package meets consumer needs, says John Eadicicco, section head—Health Global Package and Device Development at Procter & Gamble.

January 7, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Complemar to co-pack razors for several retailers

Assembly and packaging production of the ShaveMate Diva razor and Titan 6-Blade razor have been awarded to Complemar Packaging and Fulfillment (www.complemar.com).

December 4, 2008

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Industry watch

December 3, 2008

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Web plus

Altra Industrial Motion launched a new Web site that offers convenient, 24-hr access to its leading brands and products.

December 3, 2008

Flexible packaging

Cost pressures cloud healthcare packaging's future

Mounting financial pressures top a list of issues driving the pharmaceutical, biologic, and medical device sectors. In an exclusive interview, Freedonia senior healthcare consultant Bill Martineau discusses where packaging fits into these issues.

December 3, 2008

Sustainability

Sustainability news & events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned From World News

December 3, 2008

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Video: Blister packaging system handles variety of applications

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: Koch KBS-PL blister packaging system thermoforms blister film, cuts in longitudinal and transversal direction without any waste.

November 12, 2008

Cartoning

Authentication down to tablet or capsule

Contract packager Tjoapack installs a tablet line with coding, scanning, and software capabilities that deliver traceability from pallet all the way back to the unit dose.

November 2, 2008

Flexible packaging

Packaging aids Ireland's economy

The pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical device sectors remain vital to Ireland’s business future, despite the country’s recent economic slowdown.

November 2, 2008

Cartoning

Servo cartoner delivers speed and accuracy

Z Automation’s latest Schneider Electric-equipped servo cartoner features motorized setup and remote diagnostics/operation.

October 17, 2008

Cartoning

Blister packaging machines

Two proven machines from Serpa are designed to support blister packaging lines and are suitable for pharmaceutical, personal care, and medical device applications, thanks to fall-through construction that meets all sanitary and FDA validation requirements.

October 6, 2008