Packaging line integration

Pharma EXPO takes Las Vegas

With the strength of PACK EXPO alongside them, new technologies, insights, and ideas are laying the groundwork for Pharma EXPO’s powerful Las Vegas debut.

June 19, 2015

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 730

Flexible packaging

Duravant acquires Mespack flexible packaging company

The engineered equipment manufacturer expands its global footprint in packaging with Europe-based Mespack.

June 19, 2015

Plastics/resins

Coveris acquires agricultural plastics company Olefinas

Olefinas represents Coveris’ move to open up Latin America markets.

June 18, 2015

Contract Packaging

Global pharma contractor Catalent expands in Singapore

Following GMP approval for secondary packaging and labeling capabilities, plant's fully approved in Singapore for secondary packaging, label printing, storage, distribution, returns and destruction management.

June 17, 2015

Flexibles

20 years of stick packing in America: What have we learned?

Neil Kozarsky, CEO and President of Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing (T.H.E.M.) offers insight on past predictions, current emerging trends and the 'remarkable journey' of flexible stick packaging as the format approaches its 20th year in North America.

June 17, 2015

Contract Packaging

Las Vegas spotlight on contract packaging

Second edition of the Contract Packaging Assn’s PACK EXPO display provides showcase of contract packagers and their goods and services.

June 17, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Nulogy adds Custom Units of Measure for better brand & co-packer integration

The new capability enables packaging suppliers to track production and inventory using custom discrete and indiscrete units of measure.

June 17, 2015

Labels

U.S. label demand to reach $19.7 billion in 2019

The biggest winner: secondary labeling and labels used in mailing and shipping. Losing steam: labels for primary packaging.

June 17, 2015

Contract Packaging

All-natural water enhancer 'skyrockets' to success with supplier help

Berlin Packaging and an outside co-packer help Brite Idea Foods' all-natural product and innovative package top Amazon's Hot New Release list.

June 17, 2015

Contract packaging

State of New Jersey boosts co-manufacturer/packer visibility

James Alexander Corp. chosen for third time in annual 'Made in New Jersey Day' economic development showcase

June 17, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: HMI configuration software

The new C-more HMI configuration software version 6.0, from AutomationDirect, delivers more functionality, more usability and more value to our popular C-more HMIs.

June 17, 2015

Plastics/resins

New squeeze bottle launches beverage additive into supplements market

Electrolyte replacement beverage Suero Oral goes to market in a new, concentrated version packaged in a squeezable, 2-oz bottle to capture a new market.

June 16, 2015

Plastics/resins

TricorBraun promotes Suzanne Fenton to V.P.

Fenton expands her marketing responsibilities as Vice President, Brand Marketing.

June 15, 2015