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

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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

Contract Packaging

CPA continues partnership with IPACK-IMA

The Contract Packaging Association has announced a continued partnership with IPACK-IMA, one of the largest global exhibitions for processing, packaging, converting, and logistics.

April 26, 2016

Contract Packaging

Rise of the collaborative co-pack robots

Human-form robots are moving upstream from palletizing to work — cheaply — alongside their human counterparts.

April 5, 2016

Contract Packaging

Beyond the annual meeting

A new award recipient, a new scholarship season, new education, and more at the Contract Packaging Annual Meeting.

April 1, 2016

Contract Packaging

Ain’t no stoppin’ him now

A 'Personal Best' Q&A with insights from Randy Shaw, who as president of Bloomingdale, IL-based Assemblies Unlimited, runs a national network of more than 50 U.S. co-packers with a sweet spot in foods and dietary supplements.

April 1, 2016