Interactive map of global counterfeiting events in Q1
06-Apr-2009 - The counterfeiting threat is explored in our interactive map, which details the legislation, seizures,...
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...
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...
News in brief
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Catalent closing site in re-jigging of US ops
23-Mar-2009 - Catalent is adjusting its packaging operations by closing one facility and simultaneously expanding another,...
FDA pushes graphics on product labels
04-Mar-2009 - Use of graphs and tables depicting pharmacokinetic attributes is among the recommendations made in...
ESS' Monoblock sets big record for small bottles
03-Mar-2009 - ESS Technologies has extended the range of its Monoblock platform with a new bottle...
ISO 15378:2006 award is competitive advantage for French plants, says Alcan
02-Mar-2009 - Three plants owned by contract packaging maker Alcan have been cleared to produce containers...
Ignore a form 483? Not wise say FDA
26-Feb-2009 - It is not compulsory to respond to form 483s detailing deficiencies at a facility...
Pharma Phacts
Nanotech polymer manufacture may help create better packaging
25-Feb-2009 - This week in-PharmaTechnologist's Pharma Phacts podcast focuses on a nanotechnology method that could produce more...
Gerresheimer predicts drop in 2009 profits
19-Feb-2009 - Gerresheimer posted positive results for 2008, with operating income growing by over 13 per...
Valois to cut US timelines through expansion at Congers
18-Feb-2009 - Valois Pharma is installing precision plastic molding capabilities at its manufacturing facility in Congers,...
IMA’s 2009 on track but challenges may lie ahead
17-Feb-2009 - IMA chief financial officer Sergio Marzo says that although demand for its machines has...
Amcor takes a flexible approach to packaging
16-Feb-2009 - Outsourcing-pharma spoke to Amcor Flexibles about the future of the global flexible packaging market.
Checking caps from all angles
12-Feb-2009 - An inspection system for sealing caps developed by Germany’s Vitronic could make the need...
Amcor in talks for Alcan’s packaging unit
10-Feb-2009 - Australian packaging company Amcor is in talks with mining giant Rio Tinto about buying...
Seidenader to unveil new T&T vision
10-Feb-2009 - Seidenader Vision is gearing up to launch a modular track and trace (T&T) solution...
News in brief
Almac wins Middlebrook packaging contract
05-Feb-2009 - Almac Pharmaceutical Services has won the contract to produce packaging for physician samples of...
News in brief
Polytype delivers new coating system to Constantia
04-Feb-2009 - Swiss Polytype Converting says it has completed the installation of one of its bespoke...
Neopac aims to pierce compliance packaging market
04-Feb-2009 - Neopac has launched its Twist’n’Use single dose applicator, which it claims improves patient compliance,...
Track & trace viable today; EU backed pilot study
28-Jan-2009 - GS1 UK has released positive preliminary results from a track and trace pilot study,...
FDA wants standardised drug pack numbering
20-Jan-2009 - The FDA is calling for all drugs to be labelled using a standardised numerical identifier...
