Show Coverage: New York City Welcomes Back EastPack and MD&M East

New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center will once again be the site for this year’s EastPack show, presented on June 13–15, and collocated with Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East, the Atlantic Design & Manufacturing show, PLASTEC East 2005, and the new Automation Technology Expo (ATX).

The trade shows are presented by PMP News parent company Canon Communications llc and are designed to offer pharmaceutical and medical professionals a huge variety of new products and industry information.

The EastPack show will feature more than 600 exhibitors covering every aspect of packaging. Attendees will be able to meet with representatives from industry publications and associations, compare blister packs, bottles, cartons, pouches, vials, and trays, and gain important insights into today’s business climate.

In addition, this year’s EastPack will feature five special-focus packaging pavilions. The Medical/Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Packaging pavilion will contain exhibitors showcasing the latest specialty equipment, medical-grade materials and supplies, disposables packaging, tamper-resistant/ evident containers, labeling and bar coding equipment, QA/QC, and testing, inspection, and sterilization services. Visitors to this pavilion will also be able to find everything they need for packaging vitamins and nutritional supplements. Processing equipment, packaging, labelers, contract manufacturing services, and quality control instruments for the nutraceuticals market will all be found here.

The Material Handling and Logistics pavilion will feature a full array of equipment, products, and services for material handling, automation, and logistics. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the newest conveying equipment, palletizers, racking systems, robotics, and warehouse and inventory management systems. Automation technology suppliers will display custom automation and assembly systems and equipment, instruments and controls, testing and inspection equipment, and a wide range of related services.

The Enterprise Technology pavilion will feature the leading suppliers of information technology for effective supply-chain management. Exhibitors will display a comprehensive range of software, such as the latest in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Advanced Planning Scheduling (APS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), warehouse management, and e-commerce.

Visitors to the Ingredients pavilion will be able to visit with the industry’s top ingredient and raw-material suppliers, product developers, brand managers, R&D managers, purchasing staff, process and packaging suppliers, and manufacturing/production managers.

A Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging pavilion rounds out the show, giving EastPack attendees a chance to visit leading industry suppliers and service providers. For more information on EastPack or the collocated trade shows, call Canon Communications at 310/445-4200, fax 310/996-9499, or visit the Web site at www.canontradeshows.com. 

Exhibitor Products

Automatic Pouch-Handling System

A company will exhibit its automatic pouch handling system, designed to automatically take one or two premade pouches from a magazine, rotate for printing or label application, and then rotate to a pouch sealer. The Pouchpack is compact and user-friendly, according to the company. In addition, the company will be showcasing its redesigned and updated medical sealer. The Supersealer MS contains an Ethernet network connection to record all pouches being sealed into a PC. This model is equipped with an Allen Bradley touch screen and meets FDA guidelines for the medical industry. The product also offers optimum seal quality and low maintenance. O/K International Corp, Marlborough, MA; 508/303-8286; www.okcorp.com.
Booth #2218

High-Speed Counter

A company will feature a new high-speed counter at EastPack, along with its line of next-generation packaging machinery. The new Accu-Count 200a includes part orientation and overcount discharge funnels for high accuracy, in addition to the operator-friendly AutoTouch control screen for quick and easy job set-up and recall. When integrated with the Autobag AB 180 Bagger and Prism two-sided printer, a fully automatic count, print, and pack system is achieved. The company will also display its new AirPouch Express 3 tabletop void-fill system. This lightweight, portable machine provides superior sealing technology coupled with DuraClear material for improved air retention, puncture resistance, and yield. Automated Packaging Inc, Streetsboro, OH; 800/527-0733; www.autobag.com.
Booth #4517

In-Line Thermal-Transfer Printer

A company will feature its in-line thermal-transfer printer for multiple- row applications at this year’s EastPack show. The EasyPrint MLP prints directly onto packaging substrates such as foils, polyfilms, and medical papers. Used for blister packages, medical device packages, and food packages, the printer retrofits to form-fill-seal machines, and is available in widths of 240 to 630 mm. Bell-Mark Sales Co., Pine Brook, NJ; 973/882-0202; www.bell-mark.com.
Booth #4520

Aluminum Containers

A company offers a wide range of aluminum containers in various shapes. These containers include aerosols, threaded bottles, and cylindrical containers with reasonable minimums and lead times at a competitive price, according to the company. Additional value-added services available are offset printing, screen printing, labeling and warehousing. The company also offers a variety of stock glass and plastic containers, tubes, closures, dispensing systems, custom molds, package development, and a state-of-the-art decorating facility. Kaufman Container, Cleveland; 800/824-4119; www.kaufmancontainer.com.
Booth #4232 and #4217

Sprayer

A new minitrigger sprayer includes a locking clip to prevent spillage during shipping. The 24-410 Mini-Trigger Sprayer provides increased flow and output spray volume and reportedly provides easier and more-comfortable dispensing systems than standard fine- mist sprayers, with less finger movement. The product comes in small quantities to match any of the company’s glass and plastic bottles, including natural HDPE bottles with a 24-410 finish. Matching natural 24-410 and 20-410 Disc-Top dispensing closures are also available for any line extensions. O.Berk, Union, NJ; 908/851-9500; www.oberk.com.
Booth #4220

Header Bag

A new header bag is manufactured from a multilayer film that can aid in overall waste reduction. The Ultimate Header Bag’s material is a coextrusion technology that uses resin blends that capture improved performance characteristics such as exceptional puncture, tear, and impact resistance. The bag’s strength properties promote reduced waste during shipping because users are assured that punctures or tears have not compromised the sterile field. The film also yields a high degree of clarity, which could aid hospital personnel in identifying products. This film also reportedly makes it easier to read instructions or text on product labeling inside the bag. Alcan Packaging, Medical Flexibles America, Chicago; 773/399-8450; www.alcanpackaging.com.
Booth # 1376

Linear Bearings

A company will display its full range of linear bearings, designed to provide packaging engineers with a single source for compact, precision bearings designed to handle high loads. Specifically, the Compact Rail family of bearings will be highlighted. This product line offers users the ability to minimize the mounting time often spent ensuring parallel rail alignment and is best suited to applications where the ease of mounting is as important as the quality of movement. The company will also feature its range of Uniline actuators, designed to provide engineers with a complete linear-motion solution that minimizes time spent specifying and testing individual components. Rollon Corp., Sparta, NJ; 877/976-5566; www.rolloncorp.com.
Booth #3137

Portable Testers

A provider of testing equipment will showcase its new line of portable testers. The In-Spec 2200 is designed to be easily transported to various sites to perform spot testing, and is ideal for tension, compression, and flexure testing. The testers feature a linear drive system and precision force measurement for quality assurance and product development applications where a small footprint, mobility, and precision are required. The testers also feature an integrated color personal digital assistant (PDA) to input parameters and display results. The instruments can also be interfaced with a laptop computer to add stored calculations and real-time graphics. Instron, Canton, MA; 800/564-8378; www.instron.com.
Booth #1249

Swab Package

A company features a premoistened, snap-open swab package designed to provide companies with a unique, single-use, dispensing package option. The Pro-Swab is convenient, clean, sanitary, and disposable. It offers the pinpoint accuracy of a swab applicator and is premoistened with each customer’s chemistry (liquid, gel, ointment, or creme). Applicators are rayon, foam, and custom tips. In addition, the Pro-Swab can be customized to meet specific needs. Innovative Swab Technologies, Antioch, IL; 800/ 788-9873; www.innovativeswab.com.
Booth #4501

Rollstock System

A thermoform-fill-seal rollstock system is ideal for cleanroom operations and can easily package syringes, catheters, implantable devices, and a wide range of other medical products. The R240 reportedly provides medical and pharmaceutical device manufacturers an affordable alternative to larger systems without compromising efficiency, capability, power, or versatility. The system incorporates Allen-Bradley controls to facilitate easy integration in production lines and an seamless interface with automatic loaders and assembly equipment. Its servo technology provides accuracy, speed, repeatability, and ultimate process control. The R240 can also incorporate N2 and other gas-flush injectors, which will reduce product cross-linking and oxidation in radiation sterilization. Multivac Inc, Kansas City, MO; 816/891-0555; www.multivac.com.
Booth #4938

Ink-jet Printer

A company will feature an ink-jet printer that is ideal for printing small-character variable data, 2-D, and Reduced-Space Symbology (RSS) bar codes. The Wolke m600 utilizes Hewlett-Packard (HP) printhead technology and is capable of printing resolutions up to 600 dpi, at print speeds up to 800 fpm. The m600 is designed to be maintenance-free and uses disposable printheads that require no solvents or cleaning. According to the company, the HP water-based inks are environmentally friendly and easily incorporated into the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Nutec Systems Inc, Lawrenceville, NJ; 609/912-0145; www.nutechsys.com.
Booth #4018

Label Printer/Applicator

A label printer/applicator can print, encode, verify, and apply RFID smart labels to cartons and pallet loads in one operation. The Model 5200rfid offers a selection of print engines that use thermal-transfer technology to produce smart labels with text, bar codes, and graphics at 203 dpi. As a label is printed, digital information is instantly encoded on a thin, ultra-high-frequency transponder that is embedded in the smart-label material. For companies that already utilize the Model 5200 label print-apply systems, a retrofit kit is available. Weber Marking Systems Inc., Arlington Heights, IL; 800/843-4242; www.webermarking.com.
Booth #4556

Label Applicator

A label applicator incorporates the latest RFID reader technology for encoding EPC data directly to an RFID label prior to application. The Model 110SR is an apply-only solution for customers who do not require on-line printing of RFID labels. The Model 110SR’s drive system utilizes the latest technology in servomotor drives and provides consistent and reportedly accurate label placement. The company also provides turnkey labeling systems such as conveyors, in-line RFID label verification antennas, rejection stations, and custom PLC controls. AutoLabe, Fort Pierce, FL; 772/465-4441; www.autolabe.com.
Booth #4439

RFID Printer

A company offers a complete line of RFID printers that includes an RFID-ready printer and two RFID options (HF or UHF). The I-Class printer allows users to invest in a printing infrastructure without committing to a particular RFID technology. RFID readers/encoders are field-installable. The I-Class currently supports the ISO 15693 high-frequency (13.56 MHz) standard and the EPCglobal Class 1 ultra-high-frequency (915 MHz) standard, with more supported standards to be added in the near future, including EPCglobal Class 0 and Class 0+, EPCglobal Class 1 Gen. 2, and ISO 18000-6. Datamax Corp., Orlando, FL; 407/578-8007; www.datamax.com.
Booth #4264

Partial list of exhibitors at eastpack

Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Packaging Pavilion Exhibitors

All-Fill 4301
Annuity Packaging
Solutions LLC 4922
Barcode America.com/RDG 4850
Colonial Carton
Company, Inc. 4751
Cropharm Inc. 4935
Crown Products 4747
Custom Pack Inc. 4835
CVC Technologies 4401
CWS Inc. 4842
Display Pack 4801
Foam Concepts Inc. 4848
Greiner-Bio-One Inc. 4909
Greydon Inc. 4739
Hitachi America 4413
Howell Packaging 4820
Label Graphics Mfg. Inc. 4919
Markem Corp. 4621
MG America 4108
MMG/Ensinger-Hyde 4918
Multivac 4501
Nutec Systems 4938
Pack Line Corp. 4511
PAC Machinery Group 4823
Pharmaceutical &
Medical Packaging News 4925
Pharmaland 4946
Phoenix Packaging
International Corp. 4905
QuickLabel Systems 4711
RayPress Corp. 4901
RSI Print Systems 4826
Sanner of America 4838
Specialized Packaging Group 4809
TCP Reliable Inc. 4732
TestPak Inc. 4923
Texmac Inc. 4916
Ultra Seal Corp. 4817
United Silicone Inc. 4932
Videojet 4601
Virtual Packaging 4829
Weber Marking Systems 4018

Advertisers Exhibiting Outside the Pavilion

Automated Packaging
Systems 4517
Emplex Systems 4201
Fischbein Cos. 4632
James Alexander Corp. 4123
O. Berk Co. 4217
SCA Packaging 4617

Automation
Technology Expo (ATX)

DVT Corp. 3201
Cognex 3248

Partial list of exhibitors at MD&M East

MedPak Pavilion Exhibitors

A.P. Extrusion Inc. 2080
Abbott Associates Inc. 2223
Accu-Seal Corp. 2026
Adhesives Research Inc. 1725
Advanced Sterilization
Products 2430
Alcoa Flexible Packaging 2231
Alga Plastics Co. 2331
Alkar-RapidPak 2425
Amcor Flexibles Healthcare 1529
Andersen Products 2024
Atrion Medical Products Inc. 1928
Beacon Converters Inc. 1829
BeamOne LLC 2219
Centurion Sterilization Services 1822
Circle Packaging Machinery 1933
Coeur Inc. 1931
Computype Inc. 2379
CYRO Industries 2031
Dielectrics Industries 1925
Doyen Medipharm Inc. 1429
Dupont 1837
Dynatec Scientific Labs 2320
Farm Design Inc. 2058
G & L Precision
Die Cutting Inc. 2030
Genesis Manufacturing Inc. 2326
Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc. 1628
Hooper Engineering/Harpak 1629
Identification Products Corp. 2028
Kenyon Industries Inc. 1723
Marble Medical Inc. 2322
MDS Nordion 2025
Micro Medical Technologies 2019
Millstone Medical
Outsourcing 1824
Needletech Products Inc. 2319
O/K International 2218
Oliver Products Co. 1825
PAC Machinery Group 1924
Prent Corp. 1731
Pro Tapes & Specialties 1926
PTI - Pkg. Technologies
& Inspection LLC 2029
Rogers Corp. 2227
Ross Inspection Systems 1929
Scapa Medical 2119
Sencorp 1827
SGM Biotech 2318
Sterigenics 181
Steris Isomedix Services 2419
T.M. Electronics 2123
Technipaq Inc. 2222
TEK Packaging Group 1623
Test-A-Pack Systems 2220
Tiromat Medical Packaging 1519
Tolas Health Care Packaging 1719
Unitek Miyachi 1818
Zip-Pak 1942

Advertisers Exhibiting Outside the Pavilion

Alcan Packaging Medical Flexibles 1376
Barger Packaging 2440
Cardinal Health 1042
Packworld USA 2325
Prisym Inc. 2464