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The latest supplier news from Healthcare Packaging

Labeling/Printing

Schreiner MediPharm: First-Opening Indication Label for Pre-Filled Syringes

Schreiner MediPharm

January 27, 2021

The Syringe-Closure-Wrap label for prefilled syringes irreversibly indicates any first opening and thus enhances user certainty and patient safety.

NJM Appoints Randy Backich as Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast United States

Backich’s over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging equipment sales will help him further NJM’s packaging systems’ reach to manufacturers and contract packers throughout the region.

January 26, 2021

Randy Backich, regional sales manager, Northeast United States, NJM.

Temp Control/Cold Chain

Partnership to Build Cold Chain Monitoring into Pharma Manufacturing, Packaging, Distribution

‘Smart Tag’ technology will track and measure product safety and quality from production through delivery.

January 25, 2021

PLD will assemble and apply Varcode “Smart Tags” to products onsite and inline as they roll down the assembly line.

LLFlex Hires Three New Executives for Packaging Segment

Industry veterans join LLFlex’s expanding packaging footprint following major acquisition & new North Carolina manufacturing facility.

January 21, 2021

Gregg Olah has joined LLFlex’s Packaging Segment sales team as Director of Sales—Hampden, industry veteran Alan Lake has joined LLFlex’s Packaging Segment sales team as Business Development Manager and Balla Murillo also has joined LLFlex as a Business Development Manager.

Medical Device/Packaging

Placon Steps into 2021 with WorldStar Award

Placon has been announced as WorldStar award winner in the medical and pharmaceutical category for the second consecutive year.

January 20, 2021

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Pelican BioThermal Wins Air Cargo Sustainability Award

The International Air Cargo Association recognizes environmental, social, and economic impact of Crēdo family of reusable packaging.

January 19, 2021

There is a 78% reduction of global warming carbon footprint potential between the single-use and reusable approaches from Pelican BioThermal.

Reusable Packaging Association Announces New Board Leadership for 2021

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announces new executive committee members and additions to its board of directors.

January 19, 2021

CEIA: Three Metal Detection Systems for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Heat and Control strategic partner, CEIA, has released new pharmaceutical metal detection systems to further enhance inspection and quality control.

January 15, 2021

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Korsch and Medelpharm Partner to Introduce R&D Equipment Portfolio

R&D-stage lineup addresses longstanding challenges, from early stage powder characterization and formulation development to scale-up and production support.

January 15, 2021

The R&D product portfolio is meant to address and overcome longstanding challenges, from early stage powder characterization and formulation development to scale-up and production support.

Packaging/Filling

Shemesh Automation Purchases U.S. Facility

Shemesh Automation

Shemesh Automation responded to the growth in its U.S. customer-base with the purchase of a new facility in Green Bay, Wis. It will serve as headquarters for its new subsidiary, Shemesh USA Inc.

January 14, 2021

Packaging/Filling

COVID-19 Lockdowns and Restrictions Drive Demand For ‘Body And Mind’ Formulations

SIRIO Europe anticipates manufacturers seeking CDMOs that can quickly develop complex formulations offering both body and mind benefits to fulfill consumer demands.

January 13, 2021

‘Body and mind’ nutraceuticals are expected to see significant growth in the first half of 2021

Robotics/Automation

Ion Air Gun

Exair's patented Intellistat handheld ion air gun is designed to eliminate static in clean processes or sensitive assembly work such as scientific and electronic test facilities, laboratories, and clean rooms.

January 13, 2021

Labeling/Printing

P-s Labeler

Accraply, A Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Company

Accraply introduces the Sirius 100 cost-effective p-s labeling machine for fast-moving, highly flexible production lines. It is designed to minimize downtime with toolless changeovers.

January 13, 2021

Sirius100 Full Machine

Amcor with 35 Consumer Goods Companies Further Sustainability Efforts

Partnership implements initiatives to reduce plastic waste and use of materials that make it harder to recycle packaging; this moves Amcor’s 2025 goal for fully recyclable packaging forward.

January 11, 2021

The design principles also align with Amcor’s objectives to develop more sustainable packaging and to collaborate to increase recycling rates worldwide.

Temp Control/Cold Chain

Cold Chain Technologies Introduces Storage Solutions to Ensure Proper Temperature Controls For Covid-19 Vaccines, Supporting “Last Mile” Delivery

Cold Chain Technologies

CCT Puts Its 50-Plus Years’ Experience Safeguarding Biomedical Products in Transit to Work to Aid Massive COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Effort.

January 6, 2021

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Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Completes Investment in AWT Labels & Packaging

AWT Labels & Packaging

“We are thrilled to partner with Morgan Stanley Capital Partners as we enter our next phase of growth..."

January 4, 2021

Nelipak Appoints Pat Chambliss as Chief Executive Officer; Roger Prevot to continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging

Nelipak® Corporation (“Nelipak”), a global provider of rigid and flexible packaging for the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, announced today that Pat Chambliss has been named the company’s Chief Executive Officer.

January 4, 2021

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Pharmaceuticals

A&M Cold Storage Helps in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution via Carrier Pods and Lynx Capabilities

Carrier Pods provide 24/7 remote and secure monitoring, with an integration with the Lynx digital platform.

January 4, 2021

With Carrier Pods monitored by Sensitech, container refrigeration units are made to deliver temperature control within +/- 0.25 degrees Celsius and temperatures down to -40 degrees Celsius.

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