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GLOBAL CLOSURE SYSTEMS PRODUCES GLASS-LIKE PLASTIC JAR

23 Dec 2015
Chhavi Aggarwal

Cutting-edge technology creates luxury packaging for the global leader in the skin care market and provides on-shelf appeal. Global Closure Systems (GCS) manufactures new bi-injected plastic jar packaging which replace glass packs. The shatterproof jars have been designed to improve consumer safety while maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the product and brand recognition. Substituting plastic for glass offers practical advantages both for the end user and the supply chain.

Pharmaceuticals Need “One Stop” Solutions Offered by Active & Intelligent Packaging

23 Dec 2015
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With the deadlines for compliance with two major pieces of legislation fundamentally affecting the pharmaceutical sector, a leading industry analyst has made a strong plea for the industry to adopt more Active and Intelligent Packaging (A&IP) solutions ‘to deal with the traceability requirements of today and the authentication and compliance issues just around the corner’. Commenting in advance of the AIPIA Congress on A&IP In Action, Dick de Koning, a leading independent packaging analyst, said “Both the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) in the USA and the EU’s Falsified Medic

AIPIA Congress Confirms Brand Owners are Adopting Active & Intelligent Packaging

23 Dec 2015
Chhavi Aggarwal
With delegate numbers exceeding 200 and a record number of Brand Owners attending and presenting, the AIPIA Congress proved beyond doubt that Active and Intelligent Packaging (A&IP) is about to make a big impact and has enormous potential for every stakeholder. The event took place in Utrecht Holland on 18/19 November. “The buzz was almost palpable from the first moment,” said AIPIA President Dick de Koning.

Spain and Portugal: new firm Sacmi Beverage Iberica established

23 Dec 2015
Chhavi Aggarwal
The new company, based in Granollers (Barcelona), will work alongside Sacmi Iberica and focus on the commercialization of complete, fully integrated plant engineering solutions for the beverage industry Present in Iberia since 1981 with Sacmi Iberica, the Sacmi Group has focused its efforts within the beverage sector further by setting up a company, Sacmi Beverage Iberica, based in Granollers (Barcelona): this firm is exclusively dedicated to the promotion of technologies, products and services for the beverage industry in Spain and Portugal. A key feature of this new firm is the team of pro

Haselmeier Self-Injection Devices go Connected

23 Dec 2015
Chhavi Aggarwal
Zurich, Switzerland, December 22, 2015 – Haselmeier has added connectivity to its devices portfolio with the announcement of its new Axis-D-Connect Disposable Pen Injector. Haselmeier has partnered with the Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH (AIT) to equip its Axis-D platform pen with AIT`s cartridge fill-level measurement system.

Sacmi Beverage expands in Bangladesh

22 Dec 2015
Chhavi Aggarwal
Sacmi beverage technology to play a leading role in the coming edition of the IPF fair (Dhaka, 20-23 January 2016): a strategic appointment to strengthen the Group’s role as a pivotal player among local and international firms working in this Asian country, starting with the undisputed advantages of compression technology. No less than 6 complete cap manufacturing lines using compression technology, designed and supplied by Sacmi: this is what emerges from the latest Sacmi sales data for Bangladesh, a country that has installed numerous production plants in recent years and will soon see the

Art on a bottle wins world’s top packaging award

21 Dec 2015
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Already a firm favourite with collectors and beer lovers worldwide, The Warsteiner Art Collection range of 330ml shaped aluminium bottles produced by Ardagh Group has now achieved a coveted WorldStar award. The bottles gained the world’s most pre-eminent packaging accolade for their use of enhanced printing techniques to represent the work of 6 distinguished contemporary European artists. They are printed in HD dry offset with sharp screens on a metal base at Ardagh’s specialist facility in Beaurepaire, France.

Michem Release Agent 9004 Improves Board Quality, Reduces Press Maintenance

17 Dec 2015
Bhaskar Ch

CINCINNATI, OH (December 16, 2015) – Michem® Release Agent 9004 is an innovative new platen coating for use on laminated strand board, oriented strand board, medium density fiberboard and particle board presses. The easy-to-use solution is spray, roll or wipe applied directly to the press platen prior to processing. When applied, Michem Release Agent 9004 acts as a metal sealer.