Misc. Archive

Uptick forecasted in healthcare M&A activity

Study reports findings based on interviews with more than 75 U.S. healthcare investors covering various life science sectors....

FDA, regulatory and legal | July 16, 2010

Luxe Pack panel: Innovation essential for keeping shoppers interested

With cash-strapped consumers watching every penny, luxury brands will need to explore every possibility to engage them and move beyond their cynicism....

Misc. Archive | May 24, 2010

SouthPack provides a lesson in communication

Packager-supplier discussion provides a win-win lesson at SouthPack 2010, says Jennifer Neid in this event report....

Medical devices | May 16, 2010

Interphex Day 2: A New Beginning?

Despite a rumored 2,000 European registrants unable to make it to the show due to cancelled flights (Iceland’s infamous ash cloud) show traffic was good and exhibitors were very happy with the turn out....

Misc. Archive | April 21, 2010

Healthcare Packaging Publisher Jim Chrzan reports live from New York City at 2010 Interphex show

As we discussed this morning, some exhibitors and their machinery did not make it to the show due to volcanic ash canceling flights....

Misc. Archive | April 20, 2010

Uncertainty hangs over Hannover Messe, Interphex shows

Reporting live from Interphex New York 2010, Healthcare Packaging Publisher Jim Chrzan notes that travel restrictions caused by Iceland’s volcanic eruptions may have an impact on packaging trade shows....

Misc. Archive | April 20, 2010

Powerful emotions surface as packaging pros weigh in on economic uncertainty

The impact of the 2009 economy evoked strong emotions among respondents to a new Salary Survey, with expressions ranging from despair over lost jobs to enthusiasm about new opportunities....

Misc. Archive | March 16, 2010

Simplicity shines in packaging survey and package design

In an era of job insecurity, more work and less pay, a survey says pharmaceutical workers are turning to what’s important. Meanwhile, simpler package design may be what’s hot next....

Misc. Archive | February 15, 2010

Packaging events deliver economic promise for 2010

“We need to do something to get this economy back on track,” said an unidentified female consumer when asked on a recent Milwaukee television news story about the economic situation one year into the Obama administration....

Misc. Archive | January 27, 2010

Packaging contributes to Haitian relief efforts

A January 19 report on McClatchy, “U.S. military contemplates end of rescue phase in Haiti” notes the U.S. military “has delivered 400,000 bottles of water and 300,000 food rations” in Haiti....

Misc. Archive | January 21, 2010

Tylenol recall points to pallets

Trace amounts of a chemical that treats wooden pallets used to transport and store the drug’s packaging shoulders the blame, according to one source....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | January 4, 2010

Are you considering purchasing a laboratory refrigerator or freezer in the near future?

If so, you should know that as a result of increasing material and energy costs, the prices of Norlake Scientific Refrigerators, Freezers, and Environmental Chambers will be going up on January 1, 2010....

Misc. Archive | December 29, 2009

Challenges in developing packaging talent

A recent survey shows that North American paper and packaging sector executives are concerned about a potential talent crisis....

Misc. Archive | December 15, 2009

The latest on H1N1 flu from the Harvard Health Letter*

So far, the 2009 swine flu (H1N1) pandemic has been more widespread than lethal, notes the Harvard Health Letter....

Misc. Archive | October 27, 2009

Bioethics Experts Available on Influenza, Vaccination, and Pandemics*

The first doses of vaccine for H1N1 influenza (swine flu) have just been released by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to news reports, physicians are inundated by requests for the vaccine....

Misc. Archive | October 25, 2009

Free Pills from Government Boost Potassium Iodide Sales*

Nukepills.com sees increased demand for emergency radiation drug...

Misc. Archive | October 25, 2009

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Launches Fracture Program*

According to the journal Injury, 51 percent of all upper limb and 21 percent of all lower limb Emergency Department admissions in the United States are due to some type of fracture....

Misc. Archive | October 25, 2009

A brighter 2010 for healthcare packaging jobs

A grim hiring picture brought on by the recent recession and corporate consolidation seems to be improving....

Community News | October 22, 2009

PMMI makes changes to 2010 Pack Expo show

A shortened schedule and new partners will keep Pack Expo International strong in changing market....

Misc. Archive | October 7, 2009

The Business of Packaging - on demand professional training programmes now available in Asia

As packaging demand accelerates, the Asian region faces an acute shortage of trained professional packaging staff....

Misc. Archive | October 5, 2009

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