Contract Packaging

Live from Pharma EXPO: Blister Packs for Liquid and Semi-Liquid Doses

Klöckner Pentaplast meets client needs for innovative packaging solution for liquid and semi-liquid single dose meds.

November 7, 2016

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Secondary Packaging

Robotic palletizer minimizes rework, handles difficult products

ARPAC debut its ARBOT-LT robotic palletizing cell at PACK EXPO International 2016.

November 7, 2016

Operational Excellence

Considerations for implementing single-use filling systems

More targeted medical treatment therapies push the single-use systems option for fill/finish operations.

November 7, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Phoenix Packaging Machinery

A stretch wrapper that starts and finishes anywhere on the load.

November 7, 2016

Containers

Disruptive two-in-one package now available to brand owners

A two-compartment package engineered by Plastic Technologies, Inc.—with the bottom container snapping into the base of the larger top bottle—was recently launched as a disruptive new portable, shelf-stable cocktail line.

November 7, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Pregis launches Easypack paper-based protective packaging equipment

Aware that e-commerce is more important than ever and only looking to increase in importance to brand owners, Pregis is launching a new line of paper-based protective packaging.

November 7, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Improved productivity an unforeseen benefit of energy-saving pneumatic valve

Parker Hannifin’s Pneumatic Division demonstrated its new Air Saver Unit (ASU) pneumatic valve.

November 7, 2016

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

World’s first sealed paper packaging

Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs, Solna, Sweden, say they have developed the world´s first sealed paper packaging.

November 7, 2016

Secondary Packaging

On-edge cookie/biscuit system remains gentle at high speeds

Bosch Packaging Technology debuted two complete-system machine solutions designed to address cookie and confectionery producers’ demand for efficient and fast production, while maintaining premium product quality.

November 7, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

An accumulator engineered specifically for single-serve coffee pods

An innovative solution by the Garvey company turns the single-serve coffee world upside-down by turning the pods upside-down.

November 7, 2016

Secondary Packaging

A fully robotic monoblock carton forming/loading/closing system

CAMA North America debuts lean design, cabinet-free technology with ergonomic properties and user-friendly controls.

November 7, 2016

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Safe pharma process automation for low volume and clinical trials

Vial filler offers automation, safety benefits for R&D and small batch manufacturers.

November 7, 2016

Filling/capping, dry

Allergan optimizes two bottling lines

Its Cincinnati facility flourishes with two IBC 120 bottle lines from Uhlmann USA that deliver state-of-the-art packaging.

November 7, 2016