Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Pharmaceuticals represent the fastest-growing thermoform packaging segment

New report predicts the thermoform packaging market worth to reach US$44.55 billion by 2021.

July 15, 2016

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Conveying & accumulation

Dual-lane checkweigher provides Rx for Teligent

Customized checkweigher matches specialty generic pharmaceutical company’s dual-lane filler, ensuring product quality and providing data to improve yields.

July 14, 2016

Sustainability

Sustainable packaging driving label/release liner growth

Food safety and pharmaceutical compliance are also factors; linerless labels making headway as they reduce cost and waste.

July 12, 2016

Containers

Hummus and chicken launched in snack-size pack

Hummus Plus expands its line to include a 4-oz snack pack made from a bowl-shaped base and domed lid that snap together and hold the hummus and chicken components.

July 12, 2016

Containers

Custom canister makes nut toppings convenient

A petite package with dual-dispensing closure, the Shake & Spoon makes it easy for consumers to top off their favorite foods with sliced, diced, or chopped nuts.

July 11, 2016

Flexibles

Bag graphics bring bold snacks to life

A whimsical illustration of a buck wearing sunglasses sets the stage for Buck Wild’s unique line of flavorful snacks made from real ingredients.

July 10, 2016

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Robotic bow-tying system adds personal touch to chocolate boxes

Robotics solutions provider designs a system to wrap chocolate boxes with a ribbon and form a bow using a six-axis robot programmed to operate in a number of unusual angles.

July 9, 2016

Containers

AnC Precision announces new tube certification/validation service

AnC is launching a full certification and validation service for the tube sealing industry.

July 8, 2016

Labels

A web-based guide for reading FDA’s nutrition facts label

Agency’s online tool makes it easier to interpret details on the nutrition facts label.

July 7, 2016

Flexible packaging

Multivac announces Brian Walker as a Western Region Field Service Technician

Walker will work closely with customers to ensure new installations are up to speed on the first day and to resolve all issues in the field quickly.

July 6, 2016

Flexibles

Karlville and Musashino Kikai form strategic machinery partnership

Musashino Kikai specializes in functional film lines and machinery for extrusion lamination and coating.

July 5, 2016

Labels

Health Canada releases new industry guidance for health product labels

Improved labels aim to minimize the risk of confusion and harmful medication mistakes.

July 5, 2016

Containers

Retro design for premium spring water in PET

The Boston round-style container and retro label design conjure a medicinal feel that emphasizes the purity and healing properties of Purely Sedona spring water.

July 3, 2016