Capsules

At this year’s FCE Pharma in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Romaco Group will show highlights from its packaging and processing sectors. The compact Noack DPN 760 blister packaging machine unites high system availability with excellent value for money. MZ toothed colloid mills from FrymaKoruma offer efficient processes for highest product quality. The tablet and capsule counting machine Bosspak RTC 15 is equipped with the unique Quad-Count optical matrix counting system.

Stephen Tindal, director, Softgel Formulation & Operations, Catalent Pharma Solutions has been accepted as a member of the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) advisory panel focusing on liquid filled gelatin capsules. His newly appointed responsibilities include collaboration with industry experts to provide guidance on revisions to USP monographs and chapters concerning soft gelatin capsules.

The capsule manufacturer ACG Worldwide launches its North American subsidiary ACG North America L.L.C. (South Plainfield, NJ) to accommodate the company's growing business in North America and its intention to introduce a broader range of products. The new subsidiary positions ACG to better serve the company's U.S., Canadian, and Mexican customers by offering locally based sales and technical support.

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.