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3M’s Taper DPI system makes lactose carrier redundant

04-Jun-2009 - 3M Drug Delivery Technologies has expanded its respiratory drug delivery system offering with its Taper DPI which, it claims, makes carrier compounds unnecessary and will help drug formulators save millions.

Gerresheimer opens new primary packaging plant in China

01-Jun-2009 - German glass making giant Gerresheimer has opened a new packaging plant in Danyang, China, further indicating its plans to grow in the world’s fifth largest pharmaceutical market.

Pharma label checker adds new languages

28-May-2009 - Schlafender Hase has launched a new version of its text verification tool (TVT) that supports all major languages, allowing pharma packagers in all regions to check labels prior to shipping.

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Pharma counterfeits targeted by NanoGuardian partnership

28-May-2009 - NanoGuardian has partnered with SDI to deliver Closed-Loop Protection, which combines on-dose authentication and tracing with a pharmacy monitoring programme to stop counterfeit pharmaceuticals entering the supply chain.

Piramal adds trial packaging and distribution capacity at UK plant

19-May-2009 - Piramal Healthcare’s new clinical trial manufacturing, packaging and distribution centre in Northumberland, UK will help pharma industry customers to “build cost saving at an early stage,” according to European strategic manager Martin Hunt.

Telstar unveils vial unloading system at Achema

18-May-2009 - Telstar unveiled a range of products at Achema 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany last week, including its compact unloading system that forms part of its automatic vial loading system and aims to minimise installation space.

Filling machines dominate Bosch’s busy Achema launch programme

14-May-2009 - A new 9,500 unit per hour sterilised syringe filler was a highlight of Bosch Packaging Technology’s busy programme of machine launches at Achema 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany this week.

Marchesisni launches combined thermo former and cartoner at Achema

11-May-2009 - Italian machining specialist Marchesini’s claims its new 150 carton per minute Unica monobloc packaging system offers syringe makers greater packaging flexibility, improved cleaning access and quicker change over.

West and Vetter team up on new drug reconstitution syringe

11-May-2009 - A new ready-to-use WFI prefilled syringe for the reconstitution of lyophilised drugs is likely to win fans among producers of high-value biopharma drugs according to West Pharmaceutical Services’s VP of European marketing, Mike Schaefers.

Medica boosts defect inspection abilities

07-May-2009 - Medica Packaging is upgrading its label inspection capabilities through the installation of three Surfscan Technologies systems, which should eliminate customer returns by detecting defects.

One-way, temp-controlled shipping will cut export costs, says Pharmafreight

05-May-2009 - Pharmafreight and Kryotrans have teamed up to offer a one-way, temperature-controlled shipping service that they claim will help pharmaceutical exporters cut costs and boost efficiency.

Catalent expands capacity at Irish pack printing plant

05-May-2009 - Contract pharmaceutical services provider Catalent is to install a 10 colour press at its printed components facility in the Irish capital Dublin as part of a company wide effort to expand European operations.

Siemens’ process control tech sought by pack firm Aylward

27-Apr-2009 - US drug packaging firm Aylward Enterprises has called in Siemens’ energy and automation division to help design the latest generation of its ACT 9000 series bottle filling machine.

Winpak’s Q1 profits soar despite falling sales

23-Apr-2009 - Winpak appears to have benefited from the current economic turmoil, with lower raw material costs and favourable currency rates helping it post net earnings of $9.7m (€7.4m), up by 62 per cent on 2008.

Domino increases Portuguese footprint with €7m buy

20-Apr-2009 - Domino Printing is expanding its presence in Portugal through the €7m ($9m) acquisition of Labeljet SA and its subsidiary Marque TDI, which is currently a distributor for the traceability specialist.

MWV expands blister pack range with Shellpak-170

16-Apr-2009 - US contractor MeadWestvaco (MWV) claims the latest addition to its Shellpack range, the Shellpak-170, offers drugmakers more options for adherence promotion blister packaging.

Ampac expands in child resistant packaging

14-Apr-2009 - Ampac Flexibles has expanded its range of Flexi-Free overwrap packaging with the launch of its child resistant product, which can be customised by the client to meet their needs.

PTI unveils Toyo's "stick pack" system at Interphex

07-Apr-2009 - PTI Packaging Systems chose this year's Interphex show to introduce its new unit dose, or "stick pack," production machine to the North American packaging sector.

Intelligent sorbents can save “6-12 months of development”

06-Apr-2009 - The use of intelligent sorbents to improve product stability can save companies six to 12 months of development and boost revenues, according to Adrian Possumato, global director at Multisorb.

PTI leak tester can “save money” over dye ingress

01-Apr-2009 - PTI’s non-destructive micro leak tester can cut costs for companies using dye ingress, according to general manager Heinz Wolf, who demonstrated the technology to in-PharmaTechnologist at Interphex.

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Winpak wins Reynolds’ Packaging license race

31-Mar-2009 - Canada’s Winpak has gained an exclusive license to use Reynolds Packaging’s manufacturing know-how in the production of packaging for the drug and healthcare industries.

Target’s packaging failed to increase compliance; study

30-Mar-2009 - A US pharmacy’s attempt to implement simpler packaging that clearly communicates information to patients has failed to improve compliance, according to a study.

HP claims it can cut costs for 80% flexo printing

24-Mar-2009 - Hewlett-Packard has made its high-volume digital press commercially available, which it claims can cut waste, warehousing and environmental impact compared to analogue printing.

Packaging feeling effects of downturn, says Alcan pharmaceutical packaging president

23-Mar-2009 - Michael Schmitt, president of Alcan Global Pharmaceutical Packaging, believes a recovery in the global economy, the increasing demand for quality and the emergence of markets like India and Brazil will be key drivers for the packaging sector over the next few years.