Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

A push for single unit-dose adoption seen at PACK EXPO East

An Italy-based manufacturer of single unit-dose package designs, films, and accompanying machinery sees slow but certain adoption of European single-serve pack trends in North America.

February 28, 2017

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Cold Form Blisters Provide Barrier Protection, Safety, Shelf Life Benefits

Grand View Research report forecasts the global cold form blister packaging market to reach US$ 8.63 billion by 2024, with healthcare accounting for 48% of volume in 2015.

February 17, 2017

Contract packaging

Addressing Serialization and Aggregation Head-On

CordenPharma Latina moves ahead of the curve when it comes to track and trace, serialization and aggregation as a full-service partner in the contract development and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), drug products and associated packaging services to the global pharmaceutical industry.

February 14, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Club-store pack for lip balms creates floating, 3D effect

A holiday multipack of Softlips Cube lip balms uses a transparent PVC clamshell, insert, and sleeve with vibrant printing to produce an eye-catching multidimensional effect.

February 4, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Harpak-ULMA appoints service manager

Dave Weikel will assist in achieving the technical services operational objectives by working with his team and leveraging the tools available to deliver optimal customer service.

January 13, 2017

Material handling

Medical Device Trays and the Supply Chain

Medical device manufacturers can benefit from a material packaging development courtesy of the cooperative efforts of the resin producer, extruder and thermoformer.

January 6, 2017

Material handling

Connecting the Dots in the Medical Device Supply Chain - dead

Medical device manufacturers can now benefit from a material packaging development courtesy of the cooperative efforts of the resin producer, extruder and thermoformer. - dead

January 5, 2017

Plastics/resins

Connecting the Dots in the Medical Device Supply Chain

Medical device manufacturers can now benefit from a material packaging development courtesy of the cooperative efforts of the resin producer, extruder and thermoformer.

January 4, 2017

Closures

Opioids, cannabis pose new challenge for patient adherence

Despite the packaging community’s efforts to address medication nonadherence, it remains a critical concern. Could opioids and medicinal cannabis exacerbate the challenge of patient compliance?

January 3, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Convenient dispensing packs snap open with a thumb press

Klöckner Pentaplast explains how snapsil packages provide a versatile, on-the-go format for easy opening, controlled dispensing and product protection. The format is customizable in shapes, styles and designs for liquids, powders, granules, gels and lotions.

December 14, 2016

Flexibles

A clear three-layer lamination for hot- and cold-fill blister seals

Klöckner Pentaplast's LiquiGuard blister films solve common technical limitations posed by emerging medication forms, which can now be packaged in crystal-clear, thermostable laminate film.

December 9, 2016

Sustainability

Bausch + Lomb launches contact lens, blister recycling program

Contact lenses and blister packaging can now be recycled through a new program from Bausch + Lomb that also donates to blindness-prevention group for each pound recycled.

December 6, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Valved packaging proves successful in foodservice

Spanish meat shop is first to use a tray and film combination with valve to package its new line of meat recipes, for cooking in a conventional steam oven.

December 3, 2016