BONA has bought spray droplet size distribution test instruments. Bona Labs can now provide a testing service for customers who have specific requirements for spray performance.
Healthcare & Pharma Packaging News
Weener Plastics Group appoints Adrian Whitfield as new CEO
Weener Plastics Group today announced the appointment of Adrian Whitfield as its Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Anthonie Zoomers on January 27, 2020, who has served as interim CEO for the past six months.
InduPlast continues to grow with acquisition of Verve
Induplast has acquired Verve. Along with Vexel, acquired by Induplast in July, the combination of the 3 Italian companies creates a complementary group with a diversified cosmetic and personal care product portfolio.
Ralf Tiemann appointed CEO of the entire Sanner Group
Sanner, international supplier of high-quality plastic packaging and components for pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products, has renewed its organizational structure as the company sets itself for further growth.
Packaging leader TricorBraun has acquired Minneapolis-based Packaging Solutions, a rigid packaging distributor serving several markets, including pharmaceutical, pet food and personal care. The acquisition bolsters TricorBraun’s position in the Minneapolis market, providing an additional warehouse for continued growth.
Founder of Tera-Barrier Films named Innovator of the Year for Technology
Tera-Barrier Films Founder and Chief Technology Officer Senthil Ramadas has clinched the Innovator of the Year Award for Technology at the Singapore Business Review Management Excellence Awards 2019. With Senthil's innovation, the barrier properties of a single oxide barrier layer increased to up to 10,000 times, when a single nano sealing layer is coated on the barrier oxide layer.
Chrome spray effect on packaging bottles & jars
The chrome spray effect is now achievable by adding a thin layer of spray coat on plastic packaging bottles and jars. It is the special ink used during the spray coating process that works the magic, perfectly catches consumer’s attention.
Push-lock technology showcased by Giflor's 560
Design is not only about creating an appealing product, it also means making the product extremely functional and user-friendly. Giflor's 560 patented cylindrical cap model combines both these features.
Aptar celebrated the official opening of its new Aptar Dubai office during an inauguration ceremony, which took place on November 27, 2019 at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Resort, Dubai. The sales office is shared by all three segments of Aptar – Beauty + Home, Food + Beverage and Pharma.
Aptar Pharma to host three insightful Learning Lab sessions
Aptar Pharma will host three insightful Learning Lab sessions on Wednesday, February 5 at Pharmapack. The sessions are entitled Rethinking DPI Packaging: New Solutions to Old Challenges; Accelerating and derisking your drug development journey; and Inhaler Devices and the Environment: Going Green Needn’t Cost the Earth.
Launch of a new range of Glass Veral Bottles and Jars in multi colours
For early 2020, Neville and More is launching a brand new range of Glass Veral Bottles and Jars in multi colours. These colourful bottles and jars are all available with an extensive range of standard closures, dispensers and sprayers.
Connectivity, customization and sustainability driving packaging and drug delivery in 2020
Connectivity, customization and sustainability are driving pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery innovation at Pharmapack Europe (#pharmapackeu), which opens in February 2020. The event is the leading exhibition dedicated to pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery devices, with major industry players set to come together to discuss vital best practices, insights and strategies.
Pregis is announcing another $5 million investment in its Pregis Films facility located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The investment is in addition to the $32 million outlay for the first three, five-layer W&H lines and expanded production space, made between 2016 and 2019.
IntraPac International merges with Technical Precision Plastics
IntraPac International LLC, a designer and manufacturer of rigid packaging solutions, announced today that it has merged with Technical Precision Plastics, Inc., a customer service focused injection molder of high-precision specialty components for medical and premium consumer applications.
2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference call for speakers
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is currently at the planning stage of the 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference that will be held at Crown Promenade on 1 & 2 April, and invites you to submit and abstract for consideration under the theme Packaging: Fit for the future.
Record number of visitors at Empack, Logistics & Distribution and Packaging Innovations 2019
Empack, Logistics & Distribution and Packaging Innovations closed its doors on a high note, welcoming over 11,000 professionals through its doors for the 2019 Madrid event and more than 52% of exhibitors confirming their participation for next year.
Packaging professionals from household names through to independent brands will come together to discover the latest technologies and solutions when Label&Print, Ecopack, Empack, and Contract Pack & Fulfilment return to Birmingham’s NEC on 26 & 27 February. Together with their co-located show, Packaging Innovations, the events offer industry professionals the chance to experience cutting-edge products for the first-time.
AR Packaging consolidates the European healthcare and beauty packaging market through further acquisitions
In line with its set strategy to become a global leader in selected segments, ÅR Packaging Group AB has acquired all outstanding shares in K+D AG and entered into agreement to acquire all outstanding shares in rlc Packaging GmbH as well as indirectly a significant share in BSC Drukarnia Opakowan S.A.
Mecmesin's materials testers
Testing the physical strength properties of materials, in accordance with international or in-house standards, is a key part of determining their characteristics to better understand the effects of process improvements. With this in mind, Mecmesin has designed a range of static-load Materials Testers powered by intuitive VectorPro MT software.
RB partners with Terracyle to announce free national recycling programme
Global health and hygiene company RB, maker of popular consumer brands including Mucinex and Enfamil, has announced its partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle to offer consumers a simple and completely free way to recycle their consumer goods packaging.
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