Flexible packaging

U.S. pharma packaging market to grow 5.5% annually through 2014

Demand for pharmaceutical packaging in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) will increase 5.5% annually to $18.4 billion in 2014, according to a Freedonia Group Inc. report on pharmaceutical packaging prospects.

April 11, 2011

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Contract Packaging

Walmart's answer to dollar stores has implications for CP

The accompanying photo shows a bustling Walmart distribution center. It’s going to get even busier and a bit more complex.

April 11, 2011

Sustainability

Bottle made of OCC and ONP

Holding 50 oz of laundry detergent, this molded-pulp bottle—recyclable and compostable—is actually a shell with a LDPE liner inside that holds the product.

April 11, 2011

Cartoning

Digital printer does the work of two machines it replaces

Machine delivers superior print quality to the foil lidding on new blister thermoform/fill/seal line at contract packager Apace Packaging LLC.

April 11, 2011

Flexible packaging

Iconic candy meets stand-up pouch

Necco Sweethearts have been an American favorite since 1902, but even the most iconic confectionery can benefit from a packaging upgrade.

March 8, 2011

Flexible packaging

Four co-packers, repackers merge in pharma industry

Companies create a new entity, Aphena Pharma Solutions, as a single-source vendor. The firm has separate liquid and topical, and solid-dose divisions.

March 3, 2011

Flexible packaging

Toward improved heat-seal performance

If you've signed on to a solid approach, your packages are being sealed and delivered with good consistency.

February 15, 2011

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging Association plans annual meeting for Feb. 24-27 in Tucson

The Contract Packaging Association’s annual meeting Feb. 24-27 at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, AZ 
will include the following speakers:

February 14, 2011

Contract Packaging

Jacobson Companies' partnership targets European market

Jacobson Companies, a third-party logistics and contract packaging services company in Des Moines, IA, announces a strategic partnership with Rhenus Logistics, one of Europe’s leading logistics service providers.

February 9, 2011

Contract Packaging

Contract packagers ready to 'Power Up!' at annual meeting

Contract Packaging Association plans annual meeting for Feb. 24-27 in Tucson, AZ.

February 3, 2011

Contract Packaging

Jacobson Companies goes global

Des Moines, IA-based company opens Jacobson Global Logistics Ltd. in Hong Kong to expand logistics services in Asia.

January 27, 2011

Contract Packaging

CP Association ready to 'Power Up!' at annual meeting

Buyers and sellers of contract packaging services to gather Feb. 24-27 in Tucson, AZ, where Jeff Hayzlett will discuss business performance measurement.

January 13, 2011

Contract Packaging

Leveraging the strength of the new service provider

After slowing during the recession, contract packaging and contract logistics once again are merging. The time is now for CPG companies to take advantage of this dynamic combination of services.

January 4, 2011