Operational Excellence

5 trends unfolding in the pharmaceutical supply chain

Expect gene-based therapies, ocean shipments and cost issues to have an impact on temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and biologics in 2018.

December 7, 2017

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Sustainability

World’s lightest 3-piece steel aerosol can

What’s said to be the world’s lightest three-piece steel aerosol container is a good example of the environmental dividends that can be gained through targeted improvements in process engineering systems in high-volume packaging production.

December 6, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

ABB: General purpose low-voltage drive

ABB has introduced the ACS580 all-compatible general purpose drive, the newest entry in ABB’s low-voltage AC drive portfolio: it provides user-friendly, energy-efficient motor and process control, keeping user systems running smoothly while saving time and money over the product lifecycle.

December 5, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Surge in developments boosting med device packaging market

A rapid growth in investments in the medical device market leads to businesses spending more on the packaging of medical devices.

December 5, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

A cure for counterfeit controllers?

What if you bought a brand new packaging machine partly on the strength of the controller it relies on only to discover that said controller is a counterfeit and wasn’t made by the firm whose name is on it?

December 4, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Bistro-inspired identity for frozen fish packaging

Creative concept for Birds Eye meals shows that the premium product provides a dining out experience at home, but without the hassle of a long, drawn-out cooking process.

December 4, 2017

Flexibles

New designs for meat snack packaging kick clichés to the curb

New graphics for The Meatsnacks Group’s Wild West jerky and Cruga biltong snacks replace clichéd, contrived artwork with images that speak to the authenticity of the products.

December 3, 2017

Additives, coatings & inks

INX implements certified business management system with integrated ISO systems

Eight INX properties achieved certification for the latest ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 safety standards.

December 3, 2017

Plastics/resins

The global market for plastic packaging materials, film, and bottles

A new report puts the growth of the global plastic packaging market at $420 billion by 2020 and pinpoints the highest areas of growth.

December 2, 2017

Filling/capping, dry

Harpak-ULMA hires regional sales manager

John Sirridge has been with Harpak-ULMA since 2012 as the RSM for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin and will continue to support those states.

December 2, 2017

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Filler upgrade boosts speed and versatility

New volumetric filling system with easy changeover capability accommodates cold- and hot-fill products in range of container shapes/sizes.

December 1, 2017

Adhesive application

Reliable adhesive application at top speed

For the tamper-evident seal required by the German Mineral Water Ordinance, this beverage bottler deploys some innovative adhesive application technology.

December 1, 2017

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Spirits bottler revels in new-found flexibility

When it came time to relocate its manufacturing and packaging operations, this fifth-generation bottler and distributor went from ‘Can we do this?’ to ‘Piece of cake!’

December 1, 2017