Pharma & Personal Care Packaging

Merck to expand packaging center in North Carolina
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 3, 2012
Merck will spend $15 million renovating and expanding its facility in Wilson, NC. Capital projects include overhauling existing manufacturing space and adding a cold storage facility for vaccine packaging. More
First compression blow forming system produces defect-free pharma bottles
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 2, 2012
A breakthrough process for making rigid pharmaceutical containers delivers significant advantages over conventional injection blow molding, providing enhanced quality, higher productivity, sustainability benefits and the potential for lightweighting. More
Cushioned label
Edited by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 2, 2012
New Pharma-Cushion labels are designed protect glass vials during processing and shipping. The labels feature a layer of foam on the label's reverse side that securely wraps around glass containers, minimizing the risk of damage while products are being processed or in transport. More
EastPack showcases emerging packaging technology
Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 1, 2012
Event offers the opportunity to get a close look at the latest equipment packaging and materials. More
PACK EXPO Pharma Pavilion sold out
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 1, 2012
The pharma-centric feature of the show, scheduled Oct. 28-31 in Chicago, will include more than 70,000 sq. ft. of pharmaceutical packaging equipment and technology. More
PACKAGING BRIEFS Tuesday, May 1
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 1, 2012
People, technology, awards and events impacting the packaging industry. More
Fruitful results on
aseptic line
Jack Mans, April 30, 2012
California Aseptic Beverages pumps out 200 mL drink boxes at speeds up to 400/min. CAB is producing fruitables drink boxes for Apple & Eve and Hansens juice box for Monster Beverages. More
Blister card cutter
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 27, 2012
This new blister card cutting system is said to be simple to use and take up only a minimal amount of floor space. More
Eco-conscious beauty brand chooses tree-free fiber packaging
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 26, 2012
Face 4 humanity enhances its commitment to the environment by using FiberStone tree-free, water-free, low-carbon-footprint packaging for its skincare products. More
Animation brings Rx medicine labeling to life
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 25, 2012
In a pilot program, Janssen Therapeutics transforms the experience of exploring product data delivered in patient information leaflets through online digital storytelling and animation. More
Checkweigher/coder/verifier
Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 25, 2012
The new Versa RxV checkweigher combines code printing and verification with checkweighing to offer a cost-effective way to integrate track-and-trace capabilities into production lines. The all-in-one system operates at high speeds (up to 550 bottles/cartons per minute). More
FDA: Nano packaging needs safety scrutiny
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 24, 2012
Plastics Today reports draft guidances from the agency call for additional testing on food and cosmetics packaging with nanotechnology features. More
Toilet tissue squeezes into sustainable packaging
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 24, 2012
UK-based Sainsbury's has cut the diameter of its FSC-certified cardboard tube and added planet-friendly on-pack messaging; the moves support the firm's "20 by 20" sustainability plan. More
Pfizer adopts vision system on bottling lines
Posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, April 23, 2012
Pfizer has introduced camera-based vision inspection on five high-speed bottle filling lines at its Pearl River, NY, facility. The plant is implementing the Slat Filler Inspector from Optel Vision (Quebec City, Canada) for 100 percent automated inspection of solid dose multivitamin products. The Optel system replaces manual inspection for improved quality. More
Angry Birds package aims for happy teeth
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 20, 2012
Dr. Fresh Inc. has licensed the popular video game for a line of branded oral care products. More
Breakthrough creates recycled-content aluminum aerosol can
Edited by Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 18, 2012
New metal technology from Ball Corp. enables the use of recycled aluminum in aerosol cans and also allows lightweighting by about 10 percent without affecting package integrity. More
Baby care brand redesign strengthens bond of consumer trust
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 18, 2012
New packaging for Gentle Naturals Baby Therapeutics uses color and symbols to position the brand on trust, efficacy, therapy and quality to traditional and contemporary moms. More
New association debuts to advance active and intelligent packaging technologies
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 18, 2012
The new Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Assn. will develop standards, implementation processes and communications platforms between production, packaging, logistics and retailers. More
Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS) & Isolators: The Perfect Combination of Robot System Safety and Aseptic Drug Manufacturing
Posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, April 16, 2012
Industrial manufacturing of injectable drug products presents very different and difficult challenges when compared to other industrial manufacturing applications. The Pharmaceutical Industry has been implementing systems called Advanced Aseptic Processing (AAP) systems. Advanced Aseptic Processing systems utilize advanced forms of automation, robotics, machine vision, and Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS) and isolators. More
Bayer updates labels on combination oral contraceptives
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 12, 2012
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. has updated the labels for its drospirenone-containing combination oral contraceptives (COCs) in the U.S. to include additional information from recently published studies evaluating the risk of venous blood clots in women taking drospirenone-containing COCs. More