Pharmaceutical
News and analysis on how the packaging industry is tackling challenges in the pharmaceuticals supply chain – from consumer safety and drug delivery to traceability, sustainability and more.
DataLase launches label-free clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles
Laser printing solutions company DataLase has introduced a clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles, aiming to provide an alternative
2D code helps disabled consumers access on-pack information offline
HD Barcode aims to improve the accessibility of on-pack product information with HDInfoCode, an advanced 2D code designed for
ProAmpac to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging for around €1.28 billion
ProAmpac has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP) from TC Transcontinental for around
WeighPack Systems announces high-speed weigh filling system for rigid containers
WeighPack Systems has launched its High-Speed Rigid Container Weigh Filling System, said to deliver ‘unmatched’ performance, accuracy, and line
Autopack targets reduced costs and manual effort with semi-automatic bucket system
Autopack has launched a semi-automatic bucket line aiming to improve efficiency for customers in sectors including food, household, pharmaceutical
New machine assembles whole blister packs made from cardboard
IWK Packaging Systems has unveiled its CABLIblue 870 Blister System, which seals a cardboard blister to backing made of the
Biffa recycles 10 billion plastic milk bottles
Biffa has revealed it has recycled 10 billion HDPE milk bottles through a closed-loop solution. Managing director of Biffa
Nextek joins circular solutions project for pharmaceutical packaging
Nextek has announced its participation in a four-year project aiming to develop circular solutions to reduce waste and carbon
Corplex introduces closed edge technology for protective packaging solutions
Corplex has launched closed edge technology for its AkyPak range of reusable protective plastic packaging solutions, designed to increase safety
ACG launches cold-form laminate for moisture-sensitive blister packs
ACG has revealed its DryPod desiccant-based cold-form laminate engineered to protect moisture-sensitive drug molecules, aiming to address
Liquid medicines packaged in single-serve pouches with tethered caps
SIG and Zydus Lifesciences will distribute liquid cough and cold medication in single-serve, tethered spouted pouches – aiming for precise
Ducor Petrochemicals and Blue Circle Olefins partner on bio and carbon recycled PP
Ducor Petrochemicals and Blue Circle Olefins have signed an agreement to produce and co-market segregated bio-polypropylene and carbon