Blister Pack Sponges on a Stick

Medical device (sponge on a stick) packaged on ULMA Univers blister packaging equipment.

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Jul 30th, 2015

Medical device (sponge on a stick) packaged on ULMA Univers blister packaging equipment. A rigid package is formed with a paper backing. The Univers is designed for high productivity, especially when frequent blister size changes are required. Visit us at Process Expo booth 3-1202 and at Pack Expo booth S-6107!

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