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

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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

Containers

Supplement tub custom-designed for convenience

A new custom container for nutritional supplements that can be refilled and reused includes a snap-on lid and measurement scoop for ease of use.

December 31, 2016

Containers

Foodservice-size cans of boiled peanuts now easier to access

McCall Farms introduces a can opener-free can end for its 6-lb cans of boiled peanuts, maximizing the potential of the product in foodservice channels.

December 26, 2016

Sustainability

Tomato fiber-based packaging finds commercial applications

Canadian grower Pure Hothouse Foods and French grower Idyl switch to solid board packaging for their vegetables that is enriched with tomato plant fibers.

December 25, 2016

Plastics/resins

Wind Point Partners acquires Paragon Films

Wind Point invests in stretch films with acquisition of Paragon Films.

December 23, 2016

Flexibles

Robotic Dispensing Technology Approved for Use in Oklahoma Pharmacies

With packaging designed by nurses, the daily dosing technology aims to increase efficiency in long-term senior care facilities.

December 21, 2016

Flexibles

Bio-based Snickers wrapper wins top award

Four years in the making, a bio-based film wrapper for Mars' Snickers candy bar made from potato starch waste is given top honors in the 11th Global Bioplastics Awards.

December 19, 2016

Cartons and boxes

Froyo drone delivery relies on Pop-Up-Party box

A 30-ct box of frozen yogurt with ice blanket is carried from an Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt store to a nearby college campus, marking the first delivery of froyo by drone.

December 18, 2016

Contract packaging

New Clinical Syringe Line Key Helps Vetter Meet Growing Batch Production Needs

Additional storage expansion strengthens the facilities’ ability to meet increased customer demand in prefilled syringes.

December 15, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

A short-run ink-jet printer for corrugated flats and folded RSCs

The Excelagraphics 4800 ink-jet printer from Xante allows small manufacturers to handle short-run jobs. The fast digital flatbed printer prints on corrugated flat sheets, die-cut flats and RSCs that are already folded and glued.

December 14, 2016

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