Labels

SHL Medical focuses on user functionality

Its auto injectors feature specialty labels for demo devices in which safety and patient ease of use are paramount.

October 11, 2016

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Controls & Machine Components

Applied Motion Products: Stepper drive for hazardous locations

Applied Motion Products launches the first ever step motor drive that is internationally certified for use in hazardous locations.

October 11, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Pro-face America: HMI software

Pro-face BLUE Open Studio is a development and runtime software that incorporates all of the tools users need to create SCADA HMI applications, dashboards and OEE interfaces.

October 11, 2016

Sustainability

Loblaw launches compostable coffee pods

New launch said to have the potential to divert 100 million pods from landfill annually.

October 10, 2016

Sustainability

Esse pumped about airless packaging system for probiotic skincare line

Recyclable glass bottle and plastic dispensing closure components help the South African company launch its probiotic skincare brand.

October 7, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Beer concentrate in portion pack

An innovative craft beer concentrate that lets consumers “make” their own beer is getting a big boost from recently developed packaging technology.

October 6, 2016

Additives, coatings & inks

Eyeliner receives ergonomic design for precise application

The new Grandiôse eyeliner was designed and decorated with a versatile resin to align with Lancome’s aesthetics and branding.

October 6, 2016

Contract Packaging

Analyzing sterile medical device packaging systems

Experts Curt Larsen and John Spitzley of the Spartan Design Group consultancy address issues in the globally regulated medical device industry.

October 6, 2016

Operational Excellence

Tips on Handling Last Mile Security Threats

The last mile poses unique risks, particularly for pharmaceuticals with high street values. McKesson’s VP of Corporate Security and Safety discusses response methods that target last mile security threats.

October 4, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Cardinal Health earns recognition for plant-based phase-change materials

Healthcare company earns honors from the Reusable Packaging Assn. for its efforts with Sonoco ThermoSafe that deliver multiple benefits in shipments of refrigerated pharmaceuticals.

October 4, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard: Diaphragm regulators

The new DR-2 Series provides greater accuracy and repeatability (±0.15 psi) while maintaining the same flow and performance characteristics as the MAR regulators in a small, sleek package.

October 4, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Propack celebrates 20th anniversary

Canadian-owned Propack Processing and Packaging Systems Inc. will exhibit its latest robotic carton product loader at PACK EXPO International 2016.

October 3, 2016

Closures

Air freshener line gets contemporary redesign

Renuzit Pearl Scents air freshener line aims to double as home décor with clear, PET container.

October 3, 2016