Contract Packaging

Co-Packer puts the pieces together

Wilsher Packaging’s assembly and kitting are just what Wilton Brands needs to meet growing demand for its industry-leading kitchen and craft offerings.

March 28, 2012

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Contract Packaging

Hurricane cloud over co-packing plant has a silver lining

When Hurricane Irene pummeled the East Coast in late August 2011, Superior Pack Group’s facility suffered major flood damage. But in an amazing feat of recovery, the company and its 400 employees were back to work in a mere five weeks.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Drawing the line between customer and supplier

Cost savings continues to be one of the most frequent topics of discussion in the upstream CPG Supply Chain, from sourcing through production.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Are you one of the 65% to reject temp-controlled shipments?

The top three challenges in temperature-controlled transportation of perishable goods are capacity, controlling and monitoring the temperature of products during shipping, and cost containment.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

A-1 Packaging brings work back from China

A-1 Creative Packaging, Palmyra, WI, broke ground in December on a new building expansion.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Contract packager debuts eco-friendly compliance package

A collaboration between contract packaging firm Legacy Pharmaceutical and Keystone Folding Box has created a new child-resistant (F=1 level) senior-friendly compliance package made from 100% recyclable material.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

Seeking a qualified co-packer? 530 await your inquiry

The new Co-Packer Connection has launched as a free industry resource.

March 28, 2012

Contract Packaging

It’s double-time in America

Taking umbrage with Clint Eastwood as U.S. manufacturers and co-packers work harder and smarter to compete in the global economy.

March 28, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Balluff: DeviceNet analyzer

The new DeviceNet Analyzer from Balluff is said to be one of the most powerful tools for analyzing, commissioning, monitoring, and maintaining DeviceNet/CAN bus installations.

March 27, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: IO-link module

WAGO’s 750-675 4-Channel IO-Link Master Module simplifies integration, configuration and management of intelligent sensors and actuators.

March 27, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Labeling needs met at contract beverage manufacturer

Since expanding operations to offer contract packaging services in 2001, Carolina Beverage Group has grown rapidly and established itself as an innovative U.S. contract beverage manufacturer.

March 26, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

IQMS: Comprehensive ERP system

IQMS’ new version of its manufacturing ERP software, EnterpriseIQ features more than 1,000 enhancements and reports across all aspects of the system and includes increased security options, greatly enhanced accounting functionality, and even more customization features.

March 21, 2012

Protective/transport packaging

Package design helps keep the patient first

Keeping patient safety in the forefront when designing packaging ensures that the drug or compound arrives intact and at optimal efficacy.

March 21, 2012