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Ask the Experts

Join the discussion on Security Packaging with Jeff Espin.

Join the discussion on Security Packaging with Jeff Espin.

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New IVD Applications Demand Smart Sorbents

Novel diagnostic chemistries require optimized packaging protection.

Novel diagnostic chemistries require optimized packaging protection.

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Flexing Blister Machinery's Muscle

New models and upgrades are increasing the flexibility of pharmaceutical blister packaging lines.

New models and upgrades are increasing the flexibility of pharmaceutical blister packaging lines.

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Expanding Options for Blow-Fill-Seal Packaging

Biologics are driving some process modifications.

Biologics are driving some process modifications.

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In for the Long Haul

Switching to an automated form-fill-seal operation is a big job. But it can have big payoffs.

Switching to an automated form-fill-seal operation is a big job. But it can have big payoffs.

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Tubes Retain Their Luster

Companies are investing in graphic processes, dispensing systems, and new markets.

Companies are investing in graphic processes, dispensing systems, and new markets.

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Going with the Flow

While its been around for years in other industries, flow wrapping is bringing its efficiencies to drugs and medical devices.

While its been around for years in other industries, flow wrapping is bringing its efficiencies to drugs and medical devices.

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A View to a Pill

As inspection technology advances, systems are made easier to use.

As inspection technology advances, systems are made easier to use.

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Scaling Noncompliance

Can you make following a drug regimen just as much fun for patients as taking the stairs? Volkswagon’s awards program, The Fun Theory (www.thefuntheory.com), recognizes that “fun is the easiest way to change people’s behavior for the better.”

Visit the site and you’ll enjoy watching the “Piano Staircase.” No one likes taking the stairs, but add a melody and people will scale them with a smile. (I thank Jonathan Richman (www.doseofdigital.com) for calling out this behavior changer out on Twitter under @jonmrich).

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Industry News

  • Cortegra Group Purchases Vijuk Large Format Folder

    Cortegra Group Inc. (Fairfield, NJ) installs a Vijuk MV Large Format Folder in its Evansville, IN, facility. This purchase is in response to FDA's requirement for larger font sizes and additional prescribing information on packaging inserts to manage the risk of medical product use and reduce medication errors.

  • Catalent Pharma Solutions Appoints VP of Global Sales

    Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc. (Somerset, NJ) announced the appointment of Paul Burns to the position of Vice President of Global Sales. In this newly created role, Mr. Burns will be responsible for developing Catalent’s global sales strategy and driving sales force excellence across the company, with a particular focus on enhancing Catalent’s sales capability for all offerings.

  • BeamOne to Add New E-Beam Sterilization Service Center

    BeamOne LLC (San Diego, CA) will locate its newest electron beam medical device sterilization service center in the Pittsburgh, PA, area. Ground breaking will begin on the new facility in Q4 2009, and the facility is expected to be operational during Q4 2010. Pittsburgh will join the company’s locations in California, Colorado, Ohio, and Costa Rica.

  • TricorBraun Packaging Consultants Pitch In with Habitat For Humanity

    More than 270 employees from TricorBraun and representatives from its suppliers helped repair 15 homes for those who have not yet recovered from the 2005 floods of Hurricane Katrina. Teams painted, insulated, roofed, and worked on correcting drainage problems around the houses.

  • Almac Doubles Capacity at North Carolina Facility

    The Almac Group has completed a 67,000-sq-ft expansion to its North Carolina facility in Durham, which now houses both the Clinical Services and Diagnostics Divisions. This additional facility, along with existing capacity, will increase the Durham campus to almost 138,000 sq ft and provide 3000 extra pallet locations for clinical supplies storage requirements.