Printing

The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA) and the Healthcare Industry Supply Chain Institute (HISCI) have released the results of an independent survey regarding industry adoption and integration of identification technologies used to track items in the healthcare supply chain. These include unique product identification and location codes such as Global Trade Item Numbers [GTINS] and Global Location Numbers [GLNs].

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has acquired CSAT GmbH, a provider of industrial digital printing systems that can be integrated into production lines. This purchase enables Heidelberg to expand its digital print portfolio as well as add technology and expertise in the areas of drop-on-demand inkjet (DoD) and electrophotography.

Hapa has acquired Gottscho Printing Systems in an effort to create a single source for inline, in-house printing solutions for the pharmaceutical, medical, personal care, food, and FMCG industries. Hapa provides late-stage printing customization technologies, while Gottscho provides flexographic technologies. Both are known for providing on-demand printing technologies.

Glenroy, Inc. received five awards from Printing Industries of Wisconsin (PIW) in the 2011 Graphics Excellence competition, including three “Best of Category” awards, also known as “Badger Winners.”

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.

MeadWestvaco Corp. is reporting that its Mebane, NC, packaging plant received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification in February 2011. The facility is already certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). MWV’s Mebane operation supplies printed packaging materials to pharmaceutical companies.

DISC, formerly known as Disc Graphics, hires Kevin Shesh, who brings a strong background in specialty packaging for the entertainment and media market, both in terms of sales and technical expertise.

“We are very pleased to welcome Kevin to the company,” says Margaret Krumholz, president, DISC. “His knowledge and experience in specialty packaging will greatly enhance our ability to continue our growth in this segment of our business.”