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Chesapeake Installs New Four-Color Press

Paperboard packaging supplier Chesapeake Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Packaging has installed a new Alprinta 52 web offset press at its Hicksville, NY, facility. The four–color press, which can run materials up to 20.5 in. wide and 40 in. long, will be used to print patient-information leaflets for the healthcare market. It also features UV curing and a non-stop rewinding unit for re-insertion, giving Chesapeake the capacities to run up to 8 colors.

Clondalkin Specialist Packaging Division Expands in Russia

Clondalkin Pharma & Healthcare, a unit of the Specialist Packaging Division of Clondalkin Group, has established sales and marketing offices in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The company has also signed a long-term manufacturing and marketing agreement with Saint Petersburg-based packaging producer Industry of Colour (Incol). Incol will support Clondalkin with local production and finishing activities.

Cardinal Health Debuts Space-saving Glove Packaging

The half-fold glove dispenser boxes are smaller and use less paperboard than competitive products.

Cardinal Health has launched its complete portfolio of surgical gloves—including the Protexis powder-free surgical gloves and Triflex powdered surgical gloves—in sustainable, half-fold packaging.

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New Carton Lets Staff Quickly Identify Latex-content Gloves

The labeling enables medical staff to quickly identify the latex content of gloves, to avoid allergic and potentially life-threatening reactions.

MUNDELEIN, Ill. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare employees work in a fast-paced environment where even the simplest mistakes can have serious consequences – like accidently using a latex exam glove when the worker or patient has a latex allergy. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), 8-12 percent of health care workers are latex sensitive with reactions ranging from irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact sensitivity, to immediate, possibly life-threatening, sensitivity.

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ED Drug Launches Redesigned Packaging

The makers of Azul Instant, an over-the-counter formulation that promises to deliver a natural treatment for ED, have launched the drug in newly redesigned packaging.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /PRNewswire/ -- Hybrid Fuels Inc. unveiled today its new brand identity for Azul Instant™, including a final packaging design that is scheduled to be placed into production this week.  The packaging complies with all national pharmacy chain requirements for shelf placement.

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Colbert to Close Louisville Manufacturing Facility

Colbert Packaging Corp., Chicago, a manufacturer of folding cartons, rigid paper boxes, and paperboard specialty products, announced that it is closing its 33,500 square foot manufacturing facility in Louisville, Ky. Colbert will cease operations in Louisville within 60 days.
 
Colbert obtained the Louisville facility, as well as equipment, inventory, employees, and customer accounts, in its December 2009 acquisition of folding carton manufacturer Dayton Carton.

Don't Miss the Pharmapack Europe Conference

Plan now to visit Pharmapack Europe in Paris February 15-16. For more details on the event, visit www.pharmapack.fr. Hope to see you stop by the PMP News booth!

Wednesday

15th February 2012

9.30: Opening Address
“From Mesopotamia to modern times, THINK DIFFERENT about INNOVATION,” Patrice Noailles, Président, Seillans Investissement, France

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Webcast Wrap Up: Understanding Braille Packaging Requirements

Earlier this year, PMP News held the Webcast, “Understanding Braille Packaging Requirements.” Speaking on current Braille standards around the world were Nosco’s Braille Implementation Advisor, Rachel Greiner, and Director of Quality, Dick Leach. Greiner and Leach examined how pharmaceutical companies can adopt quality standards that adhere to global Braille requirements.

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Clondalkin Pharma & Healthcare North America Hires Sales Manager

Nancy McBride has joined Clondalkin Pharma & Healthcare North America as sales manager, assuming responsibility for the development and performance of all sales activities in the mainland United States.

GSK's New Sensodyne Cartons Pop in 3-D

Chesapeake Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Packaging has helped develop packaging for GSK’s global launch of its new Sensodyne Repair & Protect oral care product. Chesapeake, GSK’s internal packaging design team, and API Laminates collaborated on the packaging.

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