Contract Packaging

Fighter pilots don't look back, and neither does the association

Your Contract Packaging Association Board of Directors and management team are not looking back on what was a very successful 2006. Instead, we are moving forward with enthusiasm, dedication, and vigor for 2007.

April 11, 2007

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 1337

Contract Packaging

The threat of overseas competition

An article in this issue paints an optimistic picture of the growth prospects for contract packaging for products involving rapidly advancing technologies. In many cases, it makes sense for marketers of these products to focus on core development functions and leave the rest—including package development—to external vendors.

April 11, 2007

Contract Packaging

Annual meeting emphasizes strategy

The Contract Packaging Association’s just-concluded annual meeting in Tucson, AZ, explored the many challenges facing companies as opportunities for contract packaging and services grow and expand. The meeting provided time to share ideas with peers while exploring strategies for solutions.

April 11, 2007

Contract Packaging

High-Visibility Packaging Demand $8.5 Billion By 2010

Demand among U.S. consumer packaged goods companies for high-visibility packaging is expected to increase 5.1% annually to $8.5 billion in 2010, representing nearly 32 billion units and creating a market for 900 million pounds of plastic resins. This forecast comes from market research firm The Freedonia Group Inc.

April 11, 2007

Contract Packaging

Praxis appoints two managers

aAnne Armstrong has joined Macatawa Holdings LLC–Praxis (www.praxispackaging.com), Grand Rapids, MI, as director of quality assurance. Armstrong has 27 years of experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and packaging industries.

April 11, 2007

Contract Packaging

CCB earns superior rating from AIB

The production facilities of CCB Packaging (www.ccbpackaging.com), Hiawatha, IA, have received a Superior rating from the American Institute of Baking for the third consecutive year.

April 11, 2007

Contract Packaging

Surefil expands facilities, increases testing capabilities

Surefil LLC (www.surefil.com), a contract manufacturer for the personal care and medical industries, has added 50,000 sq ft to its manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids, MI.

April 11, 2007

Contract Packaging

Cardinal Health sells pharma segment

Cardinal Health Inc. (www.cardinal.com) has reached an agreement to sell its Pharmaceutical Technologies and Services (PTS) segment to The Blackstone Group (www.blackstone.com) for about $3.3 billion. With this move, Cardinal Health is exiting the businesses of developing and packaging medication and other products for pharmaceutical and biotech firms

April 11, 2007

Contract Packaging

Winona Foods expands for the second time in three years

With the recent completion of a $3 million expansion of its facility in Green Bay, WI, Winona Foods Inc. (www.winonafoods.com), says it is able to better serve its food service, industrial, and retail customers. Winona Foods offers contract packaging and private-label packaging services for natural cheeses as well as dips, spreads—including those marketed under the Painted Cow brand—and sauces.

April 11, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

CCL Label, Inc: CCL Label, Inc: RFID

RFID Tags

April 11, 2007

Flexibles

Compartmentalized pouched water for on-the-go 'Fidos'

The fetching 16-oz, dog-bone-shaped stand-up pouch is reclosable and features two compartments.

April 10, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Corner-wrap label printer-applicator labels two sides at once

Exclusive Weber unit combines high-quality label printing with an applicator that affixes a single label around the corner of a case. Also available with RFID encoding.

April 10, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID is here to stay - Here's how to get started

White paper from Weber Marking Systems helps lay the groundwork for establishing an RFID system, including variables that must be considered.

April 10, 2007