Contract Packaging

Vision system assists blind workers

Bosma Enterprises, an Indianapolis-based organization serving the blind and visually impaired with employment opportunities, has for many years employed blind workers to package and ship surgical gloves from manufacturers to Veterans Administration hospitals around the U.S.

May 26, 2016

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Contract packaging

Craft brewing—quick hits

As anyone who attended the recent Craft Brewers Conference can readily attest, craft brewing is a happening scene. Here’s a glimpse at developments now unfolding.

May 24, 2016

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging Association names three new directors

Rob Reinders, Jon Hayward, Tom Landry: New-but-familiar faces join CPA board of directors.

May 17, 2016

Contract Packaging

Five tips for reducing SKUs and managing packaging specifications

Grimmway Farms attests Specright software solution a 'no brainer' for unifying packaging specifications for branded and co-pack operations.

May 16, 2016

Contract Packaging

Nulogy names PackStar award winners

Co-packer ARI wins kudos in the 'Best Network Builder' category; other users of the developer's cloud-based solutions win in categories of compliance, innovation and more.

May 9, 2016

Flexibles

Unit-dose pouch is perfect for sports gels

South African endurance supplements provider differentiates its gel products with a new semi-rigid, sachet that allows for one-hand opening and controlled dispensing.

May 7, 2016

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Pro Mach acquires NJM Packaging for new pharma capabilities

Pro Mach expands pharmaceutical packaging capabilities and integrated solution offerings with acquisition of NJM Packaging.

May 5, 2016

Contract packaging

PacMoore improves checkweigher performance with software smarts

New checkweighers and monitoring software help PacMoore Products ensure end-of-line quality and FDA compliance while reducing product giveaway up to 10%.

May 2, 2016

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Skyepharma’s Capsule Filler Addresses Pilot and Clinical Batch Needs

Company’s Basel, Switzerland R&D facility chooses capsule filler due to its dosing accuracy and flexible format.

May 2, 2016

Contract Packaging

CPA, Sonoco invite you to the first annual Insights to Opportunities forum

Join the Contract Packaging Association on May 12 for the first annual Contract Packaging “Insights to Opportunities” Forum on May, 12 for the latest consumer and market trends affecting co-packer/brand alliances.

April 27, 2016

Contract Packaging

Bemis acquires Steripack, including healthcare co-packing

A major supplier of flexible and rigid packaging adds co-pack capability.

April 27, 2016

Contract Packaging

Digital printing enhances short-run shrink contract packing

Co-packer ActionPak, Karlville Development Group and HP Indigo bring the digital press revolution to shrink sleeve labeling.

April 26, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Walmart roils the case-coding waters

Online ink-jet printing of GTIN on cases is a key to late-stage customization that lets CPG companies minimize the cost of corrugated. Now Walmart is banning ink-jet GTIN.

April 26, 2016