At Healthcare Packaging Expo, MG America  to Showcase High-Performance Capsule Fillers 
and Packaging Machinery 

Lineup includes capsule fillers for high-volume production, 
track & trace ready case packer, and flexible top-load cartoner.  

Fairfield, NJ – MG America, the U.S. subsidiary of MG2 of Bologna, Italy and a leading supplier of processing and packaging equipment, will showcase a variety of premium machinery at Healthcare Packaging Expo 2019, September 23-25 in Las Vegas. At MG America’s Booth #N-227, featured units will showcase the company’s extensive portfolio of manufacturing and packaging solutions.

High-volume Continuous-motion Capsule Filler
The PLANETA 100 Capsule Filler is a continuous motion machine for medium to high production volumes. Capable of speeds up on 100,000 capsules/hour, the PLANETA 100 can fill powders, pellets, micro-tablets, tablets, liquids, and capsule-in-capsule, among other formats. The machine’s modular design features two removable dosing stations that can accommodate different dosing units. 

The PLANETA 100 is available with automatic statistical in-process control system integrated into the machine or the 100% Multinet weight control system, which is capable of monitoring and controlling each component in a capsule – a useful feature for combination products. 

Track & Trace-ready Side Load Case Packer
MG America offers a Track & Trace-ready version of its popular MG2 Side Load Case Packer Model  GSL10. Ideally engineered to insert products of various types with regular shapes into shipping cases, the GSL 10’s uses servomotors for main machine movements and a pneumatic system only for secondary movements, making it highly reliable and easy to run. No part changes are needed for different case sizes, and simple, precise adjustments can be made via handwheels. Cases can be closed with tape or hot-melt glue. A color touchscreen display controls all machine functions.

Intermittent Motion Capsule Filler Produces up to 70,000 Capsules/hr. 
MG2's Alterna 70N is an intermittent motion capsule filler suitable for dosing and filling powders and pellets into hard-shell gelatin capsules. Capable of producing up to 70,000 capsules per hour, the machine features a tamping pin and can handle capsules ranging in size from 00 to 5, DB, elongated. The Alterna 70N is equipped with a touchscreen operator-machine interface for easy control of all machine functions.

Flexible Top-Load Cartoner Produces up to 80 Boxes/min. 
Capable of producing up to 80 boxes per minute, the Cariba 230 Cartoner (C230) is known for its flexibility and ease of use. The compact and reliable top-load cartoner is designed for manual or automatic product feeding. Available with configurations for either two or four operators, the machine's highlights include positive carton forming; fast changeover based primarily on adjustments; tuck-in and/or hot melt closures; emboss or ink-jet coding; pre-folded leaflet insertion; and barcode reading capabilities.
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About MG America
MG America, a subsidiary of MG2, Bologna Italy, is a leading supplier of an innovative family of precision-crafted processing and packaging machinery that includes capsule fillers, tablet presses, material handling, primary packaging equipment, secondary packaging equipment, checkweighing/weight control systems, tablet & capsule inspection, and line integration solutions. From sales, field service and spare parts to machine trials and local service/support representation, MG America offers a true "Partnership for Success."

MG America is located at 31 Kulick Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004.  For more information, call (973) 808-8185 or (toll-free) 866-962-3090, or visit www.mgamerica.com.    

ACG Engineering (ACGE) – part of ACG Group

 the only supplier in the world offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry – has acquired Germany-based pharma processing equipment company, Xertecs GmbH. The deal, which entails ACG acquiring 100% shareholding, comes following a long and successful partnership between the two entities.  

For ACG Engineering, the acquisition provides a strong injection of European design into its capabilities roster, as the Xertecs facility and team in Muellheim, Germany becomes a key “Center of Excellence” to serve as ACG Innovation Centre Europe. The goal is to give customers the best of both continents: sophisticated European design combined with Indian value-centric engineering and manufacturing.

Xertecs develops and implements processes, products and services for pharma companies around the world. Its portfolio includes conceptualization; design engineering; prototype development; automation design and integration into MES systems; development and optimization of components; complete plant design including 3D modeling; process optimization and delivery of new process equipment.

According to Richard Stedman, Group CEO, ACG Engineering: “This is a tremendous boost for our commitment to create next-generation machines that serve our pharmaceutical and nutraceutical customers.  The Xertecs team brings best-in-class design and product management skills to ACG Engineering.  We are looking forward to developing a wide range of innovative, ground-breaking equipment solutions and best-practice initiatives between the two teams.”

Klaus Groeschel, Managing Director, Sales & Marketing for Xertecs added: “This represents a great opportunity for ACG to meet global design standards throughout its product portfolio. This is the next logical step in the relationship between our two businesses. The team at Xertecs is very enthusiastic for the opportunity to continue contributing to ACG’s global product offerings and service capabilities.”

About ACG

ACG group is the world’s only integrated pharma manufacturing solutions company absolutely committed to delivering exceptional solutions to the global pharmaceutical industry. The company’s diverse product range of Capsules, Films & Foils, Engineering, and Inspection systems meets international regulatory requirements.  ACG is committed to just one goal:  to offer everything needed for efficient capsule and tablet manufacturing.

ACG has over 5 decades of experience and is present in over 100 countries, with more than 4,500 associates around the world.  Our customer-centric approach has won us many loyal, satisfied customers and partners by nurturing relationships. 

For communication issues, contact ACG media relations management team at 
press.office@acg-world.com
9871830883/8879793484

The modern Performance Series press joins three legacy Mark Andy presses

St. Louis, Missouri USA (24 July 2019)

It is hard to find a better example of strategic planning that yields sustained growth and profitability than the Watershed Group, Ireland’s largest privately-owned international labelling and packaging company. Watershed has just completed a €3m spend that included a move to new headquarters in Dublin and the addition of another Mark Andy P5E Performance Series flexo press.

The factory move, which was carefully planned and handled by a team of technicians from Mark Andy UK to ensure no loss of production, offers Watershed twice as much space as before, and is seen as key part of the Group’s €30m revenue target over the next two years. Staff numbers have continued to grow in an operation that is renowned for its high efficiency.

With 11 Mark Andy presses distributed across the Group’s production sites in Ireland, Germany and Poland, the commitment to the American company’s technology has been fundamental to Watershed’s continuing double-digit growth. “We decided that building close strategic partnerships is a key element of our growth strategy and aligning our business with Mark Andy continues to be the right decision. As with all partnerships, it’s not been without issue, but both sides have benefitted from their commitment to work at a problem and develop the solution” explains Watershed’s entrepreneurial CEO Liz Waters. “We were the first label company to operate Mark Andy presses in Poland, Germany and Ireland and we envisage that the relationship will continue to grow,” she added.

Watershed DSPatrick Murphy and Liz Waters say their new Mark Andy hybrid press is the perfect combination of inkjet and flexo for high-quality labels, and has opened new markets for the company

The decision in 2018 to install the first digital hybrid press in the UK and Ireland was part of the Group’s strategy to compete in the market for premium drinks labels. This also involved the acquisition of an existing speciality drinks business, the multiple award-winning company ‘The Label Factory’, which provided an instant entry into that sector. Keen to bring their unique brand of innovation to this market, Watershed knew that specialist technology in the shape of future-proof, innovative, inkjet capability, was required to differentiate themselves from other label converters and offer a wider range of new and exciting print options to their customer base.

As the only true single source inkjet/flexo hybrid in the market, the Mark Andy Digital Series offers Watershed unmatched speed and flexibility to cater for top-quality short to medium run labels across a range of substrates with inline finishing. According to Watershed Director Patrick Murphy, “We know how good Mark Andy flexo quality is, so the commercial possibilities and cost saving benefits of combining flexo with the flexibility of digital inkjet in one press was too tempting to resist. The digital quality matches the flexo, and if need be, we can bypass the digital engine and run the press all flexo.” 

This highlights the Group’s emphasis on single-pass production using a range of inline finishing and converting options, giving Watershed a major advantage for many of Ireland’s leading distilleries. One recent job involved the launch of a new gin by the well-respected Irish TV personality Graham Norton. The label, with a complex combination of print finishes, typifies the scope of the Mark Andy Digital Series press by utilising all of its added-value capability including hot foil, embossing, debossing and die-cutting. It is the quality and speed with which Watershed can turn projects like this from initial brief to delivery of finished product that sets them apart and gives meaning to the Group’s claim to have a big company approach to growth and investment in technology, but a small company approach to building personal relationships with customers.

The latest machinery package included another Mark Andy Performance Series P5E flexo press (Watershed’s seventh), the Digital Series inkjet hybrid press based on the modular P7E platform and two Rotoflex HSI, pharmaceutical standard inspection rewinders, fitted with Eye-C technology for 100% accuracy. The P5E is an eight-colour 17” (430mm) model fitted with full UV, turn bars, delam/relam, chilled impression rolls and the QCDC die station. The Digital Series has a 330mm (13”) web width and is fitted with four flexo units, one with reverse print option, along with the CMYK plus white inkjet engine, laminating and QCDC-SR die station.

The two Rotoflex HSI units provide roll-to-roll label inspection, slitting and rewinding, in an operator-friendly horizontal orientation. Their design is focused on productivity, offering considerable time and waste savings that increases efficiency in Watershed’s demanding production environment. They have a 440mm (17.25”) web width capability, and feature Servo eDrive and URC 2.0 control for production speeds up to 305m/min (1000ft/min), and crucially offer 100% inspection with the latest Eye-C technology.

According to Liz Waters, the international label business is becoming even more consolidated and it’s here that she sees the advantage of production capabilities in different locations. “The recent installation of Label Traxx MIS has provided us with so much quality information that we can evaluate the productivity and potential of each press in each plant to give us and our brand owners complete supply chain flexibility. “The analytics which we get from LabelTraxx are essential to running any multi-press operation to its maximum efficiency,” she said, adding, “for an operation like ours, which is margin driven, live accurate data is vital”. This addition to the Group’s capability also provides the opportunity to develop an international sales team whose client base will also benefit from the commercial flexibility offered by multiple locations.

Responding to the growing market demand for sustainable packaging and supported by Enterprise Ireland, the Government sponsored agency, Watershed has brought together a unique working group of suppliers and academic institutes to pioneer and develop sustainable packaging options for its customers, which they are currently trialling with key customers.

Other innovations within the Group will see Watershed install a Vivo Colour Solutions system, the first in Ireland, from its partner Flint Ink - this highly accurate and versatile colour management device will help Watershed to increase productivity and reduce waste by offering fast colour matching and control.  With more business acquisitions planned for 2019, Watershed Group is looking at the greater European scene for opportunities to grow and diversify. With its track record of success to date, it’s difficult to imagine anything less than rapid and profitable growth.

As a leading packaging supplier to the major international retail chains/brands, Watershed Group is acknowledged for its quality with BRC ‘AA’, HAACP, ISO 9001, multiple print awards and Esko’s HD Flexo Award. Liz Waters is conscious that making a good impression is always key in both senses of the word. “We are acutely aware that our product is the first thing that consumers see on shelf – so it is our responsibility to make sure that it exceeds expectation,” she concluded.

About Mark Andy Inc.

Mark Andy Inc. is the Total Solutions Partner to the label and packaging industry with a mission to be 'the supplier of choice with high quality innovative solutions that drive customer profitability.'  The company responds to business needs by offering a broad range of equipment, education, support, and supplies to printers and converters around the world. Partnering with Mark Andy means access to award-winning technologies including Mark Andy flexographic and digital hybrid printing presses, Rotoflex offline finishing systems, and a complete line of consumables and press room supplies from Mark Andy Print Products. The company has the largest customer support team with global coverage, offering spare parts, technical service, retrofits and rebuilds, PM programs, and superior training through Mark Andy University. For more information, visit www.markandy.com.

Word document copy of news release can be found here.

For additional media information, please contact Amanda Flower at amanda.flower@markandy.com  / +1 636 681 9036.

With advancements in technology, packaging industry is gearing up for maximizing machine performances.

At PackPlus from 28-31 August 2019 in New Delhi, India, B&R will present its comprehensive range of products and solutions for automating and digitizing machines and factories for the packaging industry in Hall 11, Stall 11.46.
 B&R is opening up entirely new levels of machine and line performance in terms of increased flexibility and availability at all stages from primary, secondary packaging to end-of-line solutions. B&R products make it easy to seamlessly integrate advanced automation into packaging machines, including web services, advanced motion control and robotics, safety, vision systems and IT connectivity. 

To be globally competitive, manufacturers must eliminate all sources of inefficiency. Continuous line monitoring enables early identification and elimination of problems, thus, increasing efficiency and boosting production output. “With just a few mouse clicks, a convenient line monitoring system can be implemented using APROL process and factory automation system from B&R. The solution is based on OMAC's PackML standard, which can be applied to virtually any machine,” says Dinesh Mungi, Packaging Industry expert at B&R India. 

Ultimate production flexibility and effectiveness 
Packaging lines place a stringent demand on productivity and flexibility across the board. “B&R’s adaptive machine, ACOPOStrak represents the fourth generation of packaging machinery technology, which allows cost effective mass customization. Across the globe, a number of packaging machines ranging from fillers, cappers and labelers to cartoners, assembly systems, rainbow packers and indexing systems are benefitting from ACOPOStrak,” explains Mr. Mungi. “ACOPOStrak boosts overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), multiplies return on investment (ROI) and accelerates time to market (TTM),” he further asserts. 

Integrated machine vision enhances quality 
“B&R’s new machine vision solution can be directly integrated in a machine controller on a network, rather than using a separate vision system. It also features a powerful lighting capability. This simple implementation allows any automation engineer to develop a large portion of machine vision applications on their own,” adds Mr. Mungi. This flexible and versatile machine vision solution can be used for product inspection and position detection; raw material, quality, process and label inspection; presence check; position detection; and registration mark inspection to achieve highest quality. 

At PackPlus 2019 in New Delhi, India, B&R will present its comprehensive range of products and solutions for automating and digitizing machines and factories for the packaging industry.

About B&R
B&R is an innovative automation company with headquarters in Austria and offices all around the world. On July 6, 2017, B&R became a business unit of the ABB Group. As a global leader in industrial automation, B&R combines state-of-the-art technology with advanced engineering to provide customers in virtually every industry with complete solutions for machine and factory automation, motion control, HMI and integrated safety technology. With Industrial IoT communication standards like OPC UA, POWERLINK and openSAFETY as well as the powerful Automation Studio software development environment, B&R is constantly redefining the future of automation engineering. The innovative spirit that keeps B&R at the forefront of industrial automation is driven by a commitment to simplifying processes and exceeding customer expectations.
For more information, visit www.br-automation.com. 

Efficient and sustainable packaging solutions with a vision of the future

Wolfertschwenden, 23 July 2019 - At FachPack 2019 MULTIVAC will be showing a number of forward-looking innovations from its various business units. The exhibits include the new X-line machine generation, which will be presented at the trade fair in the form of the RX 4.0 thermoforming packaging machine and the TX 710 traysealer. Another focus of the trade fair will be concepts for sustainable packaging. These meet the current demands for recyclability and for minimisation of plastic consumption in the production of packs. The company's presence at the trade fair is rounded off with a presentation of its labelling and marking innovations, including a new generation of cross web labellers and new direct web printers, as well as a solution for efficient wrap-around labelling of packs (full-wrap labelling).

MULTIVAC has expanded its X-line machine generation with the addition of a further future-proofed model, the new TX 710 traysealer. The features of this traysealer are a robust machine concept and an intelligent control system, which together provide the maximum flexibility, output and reliability. In Nuremberg the TX 710 will be the centrepiece of a fully automated packaging line, which also includes a L 310 conveyor belt labeller for the attractive wrap-around labelling of packs (full-wrap labelling).

A second packaging line will have at its heart the RX 4.0 thermoforming packaging machine, which features a range of innovative technology. Thanks to its comprehensive sensor system and seamless digitalisation, it creates a new dimension, when it comes to packaging reliability, quality and performance. At FachPack the RX 4.0 will be equipped with a new generation of cross web labeller, which gives even greater labelling accuracy at an even higher level of output.
Another of the company's themes at the trade fair is the presentation of sustainable packaging solutions. On display will be a wide range of concepts, which contribute to reducing packaging material consumption in the production of packs, as well as other concepts for producing packs, which meet current requirements for recyclability. One example of this is the MULTIVAC PaperBoard range, which is made up of a wide variety of paper fibre-based materials for producing MAP and vacuum skin packs on thermoforming packaging machines and traysealers. This innovative packaging concept will be shown at the trade fair on the compact R 105 MF thermoforming packaging machine, an economic entry-level model for producing vacuum skin packs in small and medium-sized batches. The packs can be designed in such a way, that the end user is able to separate the cardboard backing from the plastic barrier layer and then put it into the paper recycling.
The fully automatic T 300 L traysealer is also a space-saving, entry-level model. The machine can be designed as multi-track and combined with various discharge systems. Thanks to the simple die change, it can quickly be converted for different pack sizes and shapes. All conventional trays from a wide range of materials can be run, as can pre-cut cardboard sheets. 
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About MULTIVAC
MULTIVAC is one of the leading providers worldwide of packaging solutions for food products of all types, life science and healthcare products, as well as industrial items. The MULTIVAC portfolio covers virtually all requirements of processors and producers in terms of pack design, output and resource efficiency. It comprises a wide range of packaging technologies as well as automation solutions, labellers and quality control systems. The product range is rounded off with portioning and processing solutions upstream of the packaging process. Thanks to extensive expertise in packaging lines, all modules can be integrated into complete solutions. This means that MULTIVAC solutions guarantee a high level of operational and process reliability as well as efficiency. The MULTIVAC Group has approximately 5,900 employees worldwide, with some 2,200 based at its headquarters in Wolfertschwenden. With over 80 subsidiaries, the Group is represented on all continents. More than 1,000 sales advisors and service technicians throughout the world use their know-how and experience to the benefit of customers, and they ensure that all installed MULTIVAC machines are utilised to their maximum. Further information can be found at: www.multivac.com. 

Company enquiries
MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG
Tanja Nickels
Bahnhofstr. 4 
D-87787 Wolfertschwenden Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 8334 601 – 1544
E-Mail: tanja.nickels@multivac.de 
www.multivac.com

Press contact
REDAKON
Vera Sebastian
Seestr. 18
D-80802 Munich
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 – 31 20 338-21
E-mail: vera.sebastian@redakon.com 
  www.redakon.com

Industry Professionals to Spearhead Sales Initiatives after Acquisition of CA-based Companies

Florham Park, NJ – WWP, a leading provider of cosmetic packaging components, plastic tubes, and full-service turnkey solutions, has appointed Jacquelyn Daniels and Sarah Morris to the roles of Director, Product Sales West Coast. The appointments come on the heels of WWP’s acquisition of two Los Angeles-based companies – including Cosmetic Design Group, which will serve as an important hub for WWP’s new Turnkey Division. 

In her new role, Ms. Daniels will be responsible for packaging and turnkey sales for WWP and CDG. Ms. Morris will be responsible for both primary & secondary packaging for WWP, cosmetic brushes, accessories and cut & sew cosmetic bags all under Cosmetic Design Group.Both Directors will report to Bob Tognetti, COO of WWP. 

Prior to joining WWP, Ms. Daniels served as a Brand Manager/Marketing at Roberts Beauty. She also has experience as an Account Executive at Di Moda Public Relations.

Ms. Morris joins the WWP team with extensive experience in the packaging sector: she held the roles of Director of Sales, Brushes and Accessories at HCT Packaging as well as Senior Beauty Packaging/Sales and Account Manager of Bert-Co Industries. Ms. Morris also has served as an Account Manager at AGI Media.

“Ms. Daniels and Ms. Morris will be instrumental in solidifying WWP’s presence on the West Coast as we develop our turnkey division,”said Bob Tognetti, COO of WWP. “As WWP continues to expand both geographically and in terms of manufacturing capabilities, such leadership will ascertain the company’s ability to provide exceptional solutions for the cosmetic industry.”

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About WWP
WWP LLC provides the cosmetics and personal care industries with a complete range of packaging components, custom and stock molding, and product development and sales. WWP also specializes in custom engineered solutions for a variety of unique product applications. WWP’s extensive product line includes a wide selection of innovative tube packaging options, jars, compacts and lotion bottles. The company provides everything from plastic mass-market containers to sophisticated metal cases for lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, and eyeliner, while offering competitive prices and dependable, high quality service.  
For more information, contact WWP LLC, 15 Vreeland Road, Suite 4, Florham Park, NJ 07932; phone: 973-805-6500 or toll-free 1-800-950-0390; fax: 973-805-6510; or visit the company’s website at www.wwpinc.com. 

Newly rebranded company to showcase innovative turnkey beauty collections: Lumiere, REI & Arcana

Florham Park, NJ – WWP, a leading provider of cosmetic packaging components, plastic tubes, and full-service turnkey solutions, will showcase three new turnkey beauty collections at Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas, July 28-30. Exhibiting at Booth #46425, WWP will highlight the Lumiere, REI and Arcana collections, each with a distinctly unique aesthetic. Details on each:

 Lumiere is a romantic collection consisting of a variety of cosmetic and skin care products for lip, face, cheek and body. Inspired by the word origin in French meaning “light”, Lumiere is designed to increase emotional wellbeing with anti-pollution and super food blend ingredients. Items in this multi-functional collection include a lip sleep masque enriched with plant cells, a superfood lip glaze infused with celery, kale and spinach extracts, a water based cooling and light weight highlighter for face & body, a soft silky crème blush, fragrance balm and a lightweight masque for total hydration and balance.

 REI is a minimalistic collection inspired by Rei Kawakubo that celebrates mature skin and rejects the stereotypes and rules of aging and beauty. Comprised of dual action products infused with peptides to firm, plump and hydrate, REI also features an elegantly frosted matte lipstick containing Volulip which increases lip volume and hydration, a radiance primer formulated with peptides and travel pigments to help blur skin and achieve long lasting radiance, a timeless eye palette and a stunning air finished pressed highlighter compact that offers a soft and buttery natural glow for every skin tone.

 Arcana was inspired by gender neutral products and formulas for today’s most savvy consumers. Geared towards sustainability, the Arcana collection houses formulas containing functional ingredients in packages with an elevated basics presentation. Highlights of the Arcana collection include Regenerate, a brow treatment formulated with peptides that promote the growth of lashes and brows and aid in the reversal of the oxidation process that causes grey hair growth, a post shave oil designed to smooth and hydrate, a cleanser balm and a lightweight, fast absorbing lotion laced with orange peel essential oil.

WWP’s four-decade commitment to packaging innovation and creativity has positioned the company as a leader in the cosmetics industry. Offering a full range of cosmetic components, tubes and full-service turnkey operations, WWP has recently expanded operations to emphasize speed-to-market and better serve customers.

The WWP product development team is designing, launching and expanding beauty brands for boutique, indie and prestige markets across the globe. Capabilities include full-service expertise ranges, product development ideation to primary and secondary packaging, regulatory guidance, manufacturing, filling and logistics.

“The distinct capabilities of the three new collections not only appeal to a wide range of consumers, but also demonstrate the versatility and capabilities of WWP,” said Jim Farley, Executive Vice President of Global Business Development for WWP. “We look forward to exhibiting at Cosmoprof North America to share our recent innovations and facilitate constructive dialogue with other industry leaders.”

About WWP

WWP LLC provides the cosmetics and personal care industries with a complete range of packaging components, custom and stock molding, and product development and sales. WWP also specializes in custom engineered solutions for a variety of unique product applications. WWP’s extensive product line includes a wide selection of innovative tube packaging options, jars, compacts and lotion bottles. The company provides everything from plastic mass-market containers to sophisticated metal cases for lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, and eyeliner, while offering competitive prices and dependable, high quality service.

For more information, contact WWP LLC, 15 Vreeland Road, Suite 4, Florham Park, NJ 07932;
phone: 973-805-6500 or toll-free 1-800-950-0390;
fax: 973-805-6510; or visit the company’s website at www.wwpinc.com.

Partnership yields direct, precise dosing of Vitamin D for children and infants.

Oberdiessbach, Switzerland – Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has partnered with Streuli Pharma AG to launch a dropper tube for direct, precision administering of Vitamin D. Seen as a step up from standard packaging involving glass vials and pipettes, the solution houses vitamin D in a tube with a metered dropper. The result is safer, more accurate dosages.

Babies and toddlers up to 3 years often require daily administration of 400-600 international units (I.E.) of vitamin D. Considering the product’s frequent use, this makes practical, simple administration all the more important.

For 150 years, Streuli has produced high-quality medicines predominantly for the Swiss pharmaceutical market. With the idea for a precise dropper mechanism to simplify vitamin D dosage for young children, the company tapped Neopac as a partner.

The innovative dropper system dispenses droplets individually by applying light pressure to the tube. Each drop contains 200 I.E. of vitamin D, which allows easy dosage of both 400 and 600 I.E., according to age phase. The glass-free packaging of D3 piccolo allows it to be directly inserted into the mouth, and makes the package more transportable.

Utilizing Neopac’s Polyfoil® 19mm dropper tube with screw cap, the solution features a special insert on the dropper mechanism designed for liquid, serums or oily content. This helps to ensure accurate dosing by adjusting the mechanism to the proper bulk texture for ideal drop size.

Polyfoil® was an ideal choice for the dropper solution. It is a proprietary blend of materials providing advanced barrier properties for products requiring ample protection against potentially harmful external factors, including moisture and oxygen. Products housed in Polyfoil® solutions can enjoy longer shelf life compared to those stored in conventional polyethylene or polypropylene packaging.

During the collaboration, Neopac saw a need to reconfigure the cap. This is because, after the first filling test, the original cap’s fine nozzle risked overtightening the drop thread – an issue exacerbated by the tube’s length. Once modified, the finished dropper tube exemplifies an optimized dosage unit capable of precision administration, an important quality especially for products geared to children and babies.

The solution made its market debut in spring 2019, and thus far consumer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

“Streuli’s vision for a safe dosage application of Vitamin D came to fruition during our collaboration,” said Martina Christiansen, Head of Sales and Marketing Pharma of Hoffmann Neopac. “The dropper tube in conjunction with Polyfoil® technology created an innovative final product that can revolutionize the manner in which Vitamin D is administered to young children.”

“We have been working with Neopac for two years on this product, and our collaboration has been extremely productive,” said Rebekka Richartz, Marketing Leader, Human at Streuli Pharma AG. “By jointly developing the Vitamin D dropper tube, we have simplified the administration process for parents, making dosages safer and more precise.”

About Hoffmann Neopac

Hoffmann Neopac is a privately-owned company, headquartered in Thun, Switzerland. The group produces high-quality metal and plastic packaging in six locations: HOFFMANN tins in Thun and CMP tins in Holland; Polyfoil® and plastic tubes with NEOPAC in Switzerland, Hungary and the US; and 3D Neopac in India. Its longstanding customers include internationally active pharmaceutical, cosmetics and consumer goods manufacturers in the European, North American and Asian markets.

Including its new production facility in the United States, Neopac employs around 1,250 employees and has a capacity of 1.3 billion tubes. The company is dedicated to sustainability in both its manufacturing processes and corporate culture, including a dedicated eco-conscious packaging portfolio.

For more information, visit www.neopac.com.
Hoffmann Neopac
contact: Christopher Dale Turchette Agency
(973) 227-8080 ext. 116 cdale@turchette.com

Company’s Fluidocap Liquid Capsule Fillers, combined with wide variety of capsules conducive to liquid filling operations, help ACG stand out among suppliers.

Piscataway, NJ – ACG Group, the only supplier in the world offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry, showcased its production capabilities in the burgeoning medical marijuana sector at the Lift & Co. Cannabis Show, June 6-9 in Toronto. As a longstanding supplier to the global pharmaceutical industry, ACG featured its prowess in producing liquid-filled capsules, a growing niche in the cannabis market as products incorporating CBD and THC are considered for pain relief applications in both humans and pets.

For companies with medical cannabis products, ACG can couple high-speed encapsulation equipment with so broad an array of capsules, including vegetarian capsules and those designed specifically for liquid filling.

From an equipment standpoint, ACG’s capabilities in liquid cannabis capsule production are anchored by two members of its well-regarded Fluidocap Series of liquid capsule fillers. For R&D and scale-up or production activities, the company’s Fluidocap 1000 is a semi-automatic machine that integrates filling, closing and band sealing processes in one compact and robust unit. For market-ready operations, ACG offers the Fluidocap 70, a fully automatic capsule filler that can produce up to 70,000 capsules per hour.

Ideal for cannabis-based liquids – which typically have an oily consistency – the Fluidocap 70 is ideal for filling liquids of various characteristics including free flow, pastes, suspensions, thixotropics, and hot melts. It also can handle a broad range of formulation viscosity (10 to 80,000cps). Both Fluidocap 1000 and Fluidocap 70 can handle HGC and HPMC capsules from size 00 to 4.

For post-fill sealing, the Fluidocap 70 is paired with ACG’s ProSeal Capsule Bander-- Proseal 70 with very low changeover time, efficient system of loading, orientation and drying. The output of Proseal 70 is also 70,000 capsules/hr.

ACG also has encapsulation capabilities that allows filling of multiple dosage combinations such as powders, pellets, tablets, micro tablets, softgel, and capsule-in-capsule. The Capsule Checkweigher is designed for the precise, automatic, and continuous weighing of every hard capsule in empty, filled or partially filled states.

About ACG

ACG group is the world’s only integrated pharma manufacturing solutions company absolutely committed to delivering exceptional solutions to the global pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry. The company’s diverse product range of Capsules, Films & Foils, Engineering, and Inspection systems meets international regulatory requirements. ACG is committed to just one goal: to offer everything needed for efficient capsule and tablet manufacturing.

ACG has over 5 decades of experience and is present in over 100 countries, with more than 4,500 associates around the world. Our customer-centric approach has won us many loyal, satisfied customers and partners by nurturing relationships.

For communication issues, contact ACG media relations management team at
press.office@acg-world.com
9871830883/8879793484

ACG’s comprehensive serialization services implemented in more than 100 countries around the world

Piscataway, NJ – ACG Inspection – one of the four businesses of ACG Group, the only supplier in the world offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry – recently completed the supply, installation, and validation of its 1,000 th Track & Trace line. This milestone places ACG among just a handful of global serialization providers, a testament to the company's comprehensive Track & Trace solutions spanning initial batch coding and serialization through aggregation, data management and government/third-party reporting.

The milestone also marks the 10-year anniversary of ACG Inspection. Since its’ inauguration the company has grown steadily across Europe, with facilities in Croatia, Switzerland and Russia added recently.

ACG Inspection's (ACGI) two signature services, VeriShield, and QualiShield, combine to encompass the full gamut of pharma serialization needs, offering turnkey compliance with current and pending track & trace mandates in countries across the globe. VeriShield offers serialization and aggregation solutions for cartons and bottles at the primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging levels. QualiShield is a complementary, extensive range of high-accuracy camera inspection solutions for pharma doses, labels, and cartons to help pharma companies consistently deliver best-possible products. ACGI has an extensive portfolio for global Track & Trace requirements with complete coverage of Levels 1-5 serialization needs, from individual line implementation to enterprise IT coordination and government/third-party reporting capabilities. The company has a serialization solutions presence in more than 100 countries around the world.>\

ACGIs Enterprise Management Suite is among the critical solutions deployed in the U.S. to support customer compliance with DSCSA mandates. The suite includes a Level-4 solution named VeriShield SM400, a centralized solution providing Track & Trace regulation support, global network Serial Number Management, Centralized Data Management, integration modules for supply chain partners, etc. This system has process order-based production management capabilities and a user- friendly interface.

About ACG

ACG group is the world’s only integrated pharma manufacturing solutions company absolutely committed to delivering exceptional solutions to the global pharmaceutical industry. The company’s diverse product range of Capsules, Films & Foils, Engineering, and Inspection systems meets international regulatory requirements. ACG is committed to just one goal: to offer everything needed for efficient capsule and tablet manufacturing.

ACG has over 5 decades of experience and is present in over 100 countries, with more than 4,500 associates around the world. Our customer-centric approach has won us many loyal, satisfied customers and partners by nurturing relationships.

For communication issues, contact ACG media relations management team at
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At LuxePack NY and Swiss Packaging Awards, Company Nominated for Distinctions in Sustainability and Design

Thun, Switzerland – Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has been acknowledged in two prestigious industry competitions for several of its innovative packaging solutions.

First, Neopac was one of five finalists for a Green Award at LuxePack New York, where the company’s PICEA™ tube, which houses a line of hair conditioners for Neopac’s customer, Madara. The PICEA™ wood tube is comprised of 95% renewable material and is sourced from PEFC certified forests in the EU. The tube offers a carbon footprint that is 40% better than standard polyethylene tubes while maintaining high-quality barrier properties, decoration, food suitability and recyclability. Such features align with Neopac’s vision for an eco-friendlier future.

Elsewhere, at the 50 th Anniversary of the prestigious Swiss Packaging Awards, Neopac won one award category and was nominated in two others:

 Neopac’s InShape Box for E-Cigarettes won the coveted Design category. This curved tin can was created specifically for the Swiss e-cigarette market. Its unique shape design and material offers differentiation from other square carton packaging.

 The practical and easy-to-use Dropper Tube D3 Piccolo was nominated in the Convenience category. The solution’s innovative drip system allows the precise release of 200 I.E. Vitaimin D, ideal especially for young children. The tube’s glass-free packaging offers portabiltiy and safety for users.

 In the Sustainability category, the aformentioned PICEA™ wood tube was nominated. Used as the packaging solution for the high-quality products of cosmetics brand Biana, the “Holztube” PICEA™ tube consists of wood flour and bioplastics. The nature of the eco-friendly tube fits with biana’s sustainable philosophy.

“We are honored to receive awards and nominations in such prestigious competitions within the packaging sector,” said Cornelia Schmid, Head of Marketing for Hoffmann Neopac. “As leaders in the packaging industry and forerunners in the eco-friendly tube solution marketplace, these recognitions solidify our innovation and sustainability efforts.”

About Hoffmann Neopac

Hoffmann Neopac is a privately-owned company, headquartered in Thun, Switzerland. The group produces high-quality metal and plastic packaging in six locations: HOFFMANN tins in Thun and CMP tins in Holland; Polyfoil® and plastic tubes with NEOPAC in Switzerland, Hungary and the US; and 3D Neopac in India. Its longstanding customers include internationally active pharmaceutical, cosmetics and consumer goods manufacturers in the European, North American and Asian markets.

Including its new production facility in the United States, Neopac employs around 1,250 employees and has a capacity of 1.3 billion tubes. The company is dedicated to sustainability in both its manufacturing processes and corporate culture, including a dedicated eco-conscious packaging portfolio.

For more information, visit www.neopac.us.
Hoffmann Neopac
contact: Christopher Dale
Turchette Agency :(973) 227-8080 ext. 116
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03November2018, Noida, Uttar Pradesh(India):India’s flexible packaging giant, Uflex Limited reported 10.6% increase in overall sales volume on year-on-year basis, thereby achieving highest ever consolidated net revenue of INR 2020.8 crore for the quarter ended 30 September 2018.The consolidated net revenues showed a jump of 26% from INR1603.8 crore in the same quarter last fiscal.Uflex also achieved the highest ever quarterly total production volume of 102442 MT.

The consolidated EBITDA for Q2FY18-19 increased by almost 12% Y-O-Y to INR264.6crore from INR 236.5crore.The consolidated net profit for Q2FY18-19 at INR 95.7 croreswas higher by 1.5% Y-OY. 

Commenting on the earnings, Rajesh Bhatia, Group CFO at Uflex Limited said, “In the flexible packaging industry, a reliable indicator of growth is volume which conspicuously reflects the demand of the company’s products. The overall sales volume grew by 10.4% to 79992 MT for Packaging Films and 11.6% to 21089 MT for Packaging in Q2FY 2018-19 on a year-on-year basis.”

AshokChaturvedi, Chairman & Managing Director, Uflex Limited said,“During the first half of Financial Year 2018-2019, we continued to focus on our growth through new product innovation and developing sustainable solutions for our customer network across the world. Uflex’s path breaking innovation Waterless Internet Flower Packaging walked away with top honours at the Sustainability Award 2018and Dow’s 2018 30th Awards for Packaging Innovation. These awards are a reaffirmation of our efforts in optimizing sustainability footprint and business performance standards to deliver the highest levels of quality to our customers since sustainable development is the real pathway to the future we want for all.”

He added, “This quarter also saw the launch of FlexFilms' e-commerce website by Flex-BuzzR which will make a complete range of film offerings from our active production site in Poland available to customers in European Region, at a click of a button. This B2B platform has been launched with the intent to supplement Flex Films existing brick-and-mortar business model.”

Few more key launches in Q2 FY18-19 are listed below:

Our liquid packaging brand Asepto introduced a holographic packaging with unique striking effects ‘ASEPTO SPARK’.

FLEXGREEN, a series of UV-LED process colors for sheetfed offset printing on coated paper, paperboard and MetPetBoard that assures Energy Efficiency.

Two New BOPET Films with Superior Properties:

1)FLEXMETPROTECTTM F-HBP-M is metalizedbiaxially oriented polyester (BOPET) film with a superior gas barrier that offers high moisture and oxygen barrier for virtually all applications, including aluminum foil replacement
2)FLEXPETTM F-HP is a biaxially oriented nylon replacement (BON) film made with a newly developed patent pending technology that offers important features of thermoforming performance, high puncture resistance and flexural fatigue strength.

A new PU based NTNK ink series ‘FLEXGLIDE 1817’ which is complaint with Swiss Ordinance and caters to the special needs of blister packing for Pharma Industry.

Our Holography business has developed a100% bio-degradable premium Lens Transfer Paper / Paperboard for carton packaging, with the novel use of different technologies of Fresnel Lens.

For more details on the Results for Quarter ended 30 September 2018, click on :www.uflexltd.com/financials.php

About Uflex: 

Uflex is India’s largest multinational flexible packaging materials and Solution Company and an emerging global player. Since its inception back in 1985, Uflex has grown from strength to strength to evolve as a truly Indian Multinational with consumers spread across the world. Uflex today has state-of-the-art packaging facilities at multiple locations in India with installed capacity of around 100,000 TPA and has packaging film manufacturing facilities in India, UAE, Mexico Egypt, Poland and USA. 

All Uflex plants are accredited with ISO 9001, 14001, HACCP & BRC certifications. Uflex caters to markets spanning across the globe in over 140 countries like USA, Canada, South American countries, UK and other European Countries, Russia, South Africa, CIS, Asian and African nations. Integrated within its core business profile are allied businesses like Engineering, Cylinders, Holography and Chemicals which further give Uflex a superior edge above competition. 

Uflex Limited is also a part of the D&B Global Database and winner of various prestigious national and international awards for its products’ excellence. Uflex offers technologically superior packaging solutions for a wide variety of products such as snack foods, candy and confectionery, sugar, rice & other cereals, beverages, tea & coffee, dessert mixes, noodles, wheat flour, soaps and detergents, shampoos & conditioners, vegetable oil, spices, marinades & pastes, cheese & dairy products, frozen food, sea food, meat, anti-fog, pet food, pharmaceuticals, contraceptives, garden fertilizers and plant nutrients, motor oil and lubricants, automotive and engineering components etc. 

Some of Uflex’s clients on the global turf include P&G, PepsiCo, Tata Global Beverages, Mondelez, L’ Oreal, Britannia, Haldiram’s, Amul, Kimberly Clark, Ferrero Rocher, Perfetti, GSK, Nestle, Agrotech Foods, Coca Cola, Wrigley, Johnson & Johnson, amongst others. For more details, click on: www.uflexltd.com

Berlin, 24 October 2018. The European Parliament approved today its report on the draft Directive on Marine Pollution and Single-use Plastics. “European Bioplastics fully supports the transition from a linear to a circular economy. Bioplastics enable more sustainable solutions for a range of products“, says François de Bie, Chairman of European Bioplastics (EUBP).“We agree on the importance of reducing single-use plastic products where feasible, but hygiene and food safety cannot be compromised. With regard to some of the concerned single-use products – such as e.g. plates and cutlery –, biodegradable certified compostable plastics provide an organically recyclable alternative“.

EUBP considers the Parliament’s decision to restrict the use of single-use cutlery and plates as not sufficiently considering the reality of food consumption in Europe. In certain closed-loop contexts, such as canteens, air travel, or sport and music events, these are an indispensable and efficient solution to guarantee safety and hygiene for food and drinks while ensuring at the same time waste collection and recycling.

Biodegradable certified compostable plastics fulfil Europe’s rigorous requirements and standards  for health and safety and can be recycled organically together with the food waste. 

EUBP fully supports the Parliament’s suggestion to restrict products made from oxo-degradable plastics, which is in line with earlier statements by the Parliament and the European Commission in the context of the EU Plastics Strategy.

Concerning biodegradability in the marine environment, EUBP stresses that it is an interesting property. However, it needs to be clearly defined for which materials, products and under which circumstances this property is of added value. Improving waste management on land and building efficient mechanical and organic recycling infrastructures across Europe remain a priority when it comes to fighting marine pollution.
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EUBP looks forward to further constructive discussions with the European Commission, the Parliament, and the Council during the upcoming trilogues in order to realise a truly sustainable, no-litter, circular economy for Europe. 

Membership as Neopac US Inc. solidifies company’s role as leading tube manufacturer on global stage, offers networking & promotional opportunities for continued growth.

Thun, Switzerland – Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has joined the Tube Council of North America as Neopac US Inc. With a comprehensive line of tube solutions, Neopac’s new membership comes in time with the opening of its first U.S. facility in Wilson, North Carolina. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on May 16 to mark the facility’s launch; Neopac executives will be in attendance for interviews, and VIPs and media will have access to site tours.

Neopac’s 37,000-square-foot Wilson plant will feature a high-speed tube line and contain floorspace for several additional packaging lines. In total, the facility can support the production of some 80 million tubes annually. Such capabilities position Neopac to best serve the needs of the North American market in a twofold capacity: in the small tubes niche, especially in the pharma, cosmetics and animal health sectors, and also for emerging applications such as cannabis-based creams and liquids.

A wide range of small-diameter tubes will be produced at the North Carolina plant utilizing the company’s signature Polyfoil® technology. Polyfoil® is a proprietary blend of materials providing advanced barrier properties for products requiring ample protection against moisture, oxygen and other potentially harmful external factors. Products housed in Polyfoil® solutions can enjoy a longer shelf life compared to those stored in conventional polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) packaging.

The Tube Council of North America is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational resources and networking opportunities to professionals in the tube industry. Members of the Council are offered numerous benefits, including access to peer support and strategies regarding the promotion of tubes and tube manufacturing companies. These resources will help position Neopac for continued success as the company attains its first manufacturing foothold in North America.

“We are thrilled to be welcomed to such a prestigious organization within the industry, especially as we expand our product line and launch our first North American facility,” said Martina Christiansen, Head of Sales and Marketing Pharma of Hoffmann Neopac. “Membership on the Tube Council solidifies Neopac’s growing global presence and continued leadership as a tube manufacturer.”

“It’s exciting to welcome Neopac US as the newest member of the Tube Council – doubly so as its first US manufacturing facility commences production,” said Steven Canfield, Executive Secretary & Treasurer of The Tube Council of North America. “Considering Neopac’s exemplary reputation abroad, we’re confident that the new U.S. facility will be a tremendous addition to the manufacturing landscape on this side of the Atlantic.”

About Hoffmann Neopac
Hoffmann Neopac is a privately-owned company, headquartered in Thun, Switzerland. The company produces high-quality metal and plastic packaging in five locations: HOFFMANN tins in Thun and CMP tins in Holland; Polyfoil® and plastic tubes with NEOPAC in Switzerland and in Hungary. Its longstanding customers include internationally active pharmaceutical, cosmetics and consumer goods manufacturers in the European and North American markets.

The company has recently taken a majority stake in 3D Technopack Ltd, from Mumbai, India, thereby securing its foothold in the Asian market. With the new production facility in the United States ready in Spring 2019, the company employs around a thousand employees and has a capacity of 1.3 billion tubes. For more information, visit www.hoffmann-neopac.com

Hoffmann Neopac
contact: Christopher Dale
Turchette Agency (973) 227-8080 ext. 116
cdale@turchette.com

Company’s Engineering Group recognized For ACG’s latest capsule filler

Piscataway, NJ – ACG Group, the only supplier in the world offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, has received a prestigious Red Dot Award for its Automatic 100% Capsule Checkweigher. The award-winning machine precisely and continuously weighs hard capsules in empty-filled or partially-filled states.

The Automatic 100% Capsule Checkweigher, from ACG’s Engineering Group, features an integrated electromagnetic force restoration (EMFR) weigh cell that utilizes the latest digital technologies to ensure accurate measurement. Emphasizing ease of use, the machine can weigh any size capsule without the need to change parts and offers an output of up to 200,000 capsules/hour.

The checkweigher also is equipped with an automatic de-jamming mechanism, which ensures constant product flow without any blockages. A calibration kit for optimized gauging of load cell/weigh cell furthers overall precision and performance.

The Red Dot Award is a prominent international distinction recognizing the best products of the year across categories including product design, communication designs and design concepts. In 2018, 265 awards were presented after receiving 5,640 entries from 55 countries.

“We are honored to have received this award, which serves as a testament of our commitment to providing our customers with the best products,” said Richard Stedman, Group CEO at ACG Engineering. “We aim to further this dedication by continually innovating to provide the highest quality products and best customer experience.”

About ACG

ACG group is the world’s only integrated pharma manufacturing solutions company absolutely committed to delivering exceptional solutions to the global pharmaceutical industry. The company’s diverse product range of Capsules, Films & Foils, Engineering, and Inspection systems meets

international regulatory requirements. ACG is committed to just one goal: to offer everything needed for efficient capsule and tablet manufacturing.

ACG has over 5 decades of experience and is present in over 100 countries, with more than 4,500 associates workers
around the world. Our customer-centric approach has won us many loyal, satisfied customers and partners by nurturing relationships.

For communication issues,
contact ACG media relations management team at press.office@acg-world.com 9871830883, 8879793484

Opening of Wilson, N.C. Facility Provides VIP Guests with Line Demos; Company Leadership in Attendance for Interviews and Speeches

Wilson, North Carolina, USA – Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, officially opened its first U.S. facility on Thursday, May 16 with a ceremony that included tours, demonstrations and remarks from senior executives. Focusing primarily on small-diameter tubes, the 37,000-square-foot plant in Wilson, NC boasts a high-speed tube line capable of producing some 80 million tubes annually, as well as floorspace for several additional packaging lines to come.

At the grand opening, guided tours showcased the facility’s amenities, equipment and potential product output portfolio. More than a dozen Neopac customers and some 30 community VIPs, Chamber of Commerce members and strategic partners attended a demonstration of the high-speed tube line – a configuration currently producing a 13.5mm version of the company’s Twist’n’use™ Tube, a small-volume single-dose solution that, once the cap is twisted, is irrevocably opened.

The new facility positions Neopac to best serve the needs of the North American market in a twofold capacity: in the small tubes niche, especially in the pharma, cosmetics and animal health sectors, and also for emerging applications such as cannabis-based creams and liquids.

Speeches by key Neopac executives included an introduction from Mark Aegler, CEO of Hoffmann Neopac AG; a facility overview given by Douglas Voreis, Managing Director of Neopac U.S.; and a products and capabilities explanation led by Richard Misdom, Sales Manager Pharma NA at Neopac.

“The opening of the new manufacturing facility is a big success and further establishes our increasing presence in the North American marketplace,” said Mark Aegler, CEO of Hoffmann Neopac. “Between guided plant tours, live demonstrations and informative speeches, guests witnessed firsthand the leadership and innovation offered by the state- of-the art Wilson facility and its talented team.”

About Hoffmann Neopac

Hoffmann Neopac is a privately-owned company, headquartered in Thun, Switzerland. The group produces high-quality metal and plastic packaging in six locations: HOFFMANN tins in Thun and CMP tins in Holland; Polyfoil® and plastic tubes with NEOPAC in Switzerland, Hungary and the US; and 3D Neopac in India. Its longstanding customers include internationally active pharmaceutical, cosmetics and consumer goods manufacturers in the European, North American and Asian markets.

Including its new production facility in the United States, Neopac employs around 1,250 employees and has a capacity of 1.3 billion tubes. The company is dedicated to sustainability in both its manufacturing processes and corporate culture, including a dedicated eco-conscious packaging portfolio.

For more information, visit www.neopac.us.
 

Hoffmann Neopac
contact: Christopher Dale
Turchette Agency (973) 227-8080
ext. 116 cdale@turchette.com

Plant Fiber Polymer (PFP) Component Packaging Supports Industry Push for Sustainable Solutions

Florham Park, NJ – WWP, a leading provider of cosmetic packaging components, plastic tubes, and full-service turnkey solutions, has been named the exclusive distributor in the United States for Plant Fiber Polymer (PFP) component packaging. Touting numerous planet friendly attributes, the PFP packaging aligns with the cosmetics industry’s continued push for sustainable solutions.

The PFP packaging is comprised of renewable raw materials claimed from farm by-products like bamboo, sugarcane, and coconut shells, and features natural, organic and fully biodegradable components. The overall eco-friendliness of the packaging is demonstrated in the absence of plastic and fossil fuel-based ingredients, which in turn effectively reduces carbon emissions by decreasing both the production and disposal of plastic.

Manufactured in Taiwan, PFP is available in a variety of color options with organic pigments and can be supplemented by both stock and custom components.

“Consumers’ increasing desire for sustainability practices both in products and packaging is a crucial consideration within the cosmetics industry,” said Jim Farley, Executive Vice President of Global Business Development for WWP. “WWP is ideally suited to distribute the PFP packaging, which satisfies the heightened demand for environmentally conscious products while ensuring overall quality and efficacy.”

About WWP

WWP LLC provides the cosmetics and personal care industries with a complete range of packaging components, custom and stock molding, and product development and sales. WWP also specializes in custom engineered solutions for a variety of unique product applications. WWP’s extensive product line includes a wide selection of innovative tube packaging options, jars, compacts and lotion bottles. The company provides everything from plastic mass-market containers to sophisticated metal cases for lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, and eyeliner, while offering competitive prices and dependable, high quality service.

For more information,
contact WWP LLC, 15 Vreeland Road, Suite 4, Florham Park, NJ 07932;
phone: 973-805-6500 or toll-free 1-800-950-0390; fax: 973-805-6510;
or visit the company’s website at www.wwpinc.com.

Bemis Company, Inc. Takes a Silver Award in the 2019 Excellence in Flexography Competition

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, May 6, 2019 – Bemis Company, Inc. has been honored with a Silver Excellence in Flexography Award by the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) for the Halls Breezers Bag. The package was recognized in the wide web process print film category for superior print quality.

The Halls Breezers Bag was printed at the Bemis North America Lancaster, Wisconsin facility. The graphics team worked closely to deliver the print design of the Halls Breezers Bag package. Matt Elliott, Bemis Graphics’ General Manager, said “I am proud of our graphics team for overcoming the challenges of switching this print design from roto to flexo printing. This award showcases our prestigious print capabilities in Lancaster, and throughout our business, as well as our exceptional quality and precise consistency in the pursuit of printing excellence.”

The award was accepted on Sunday, May 5 at the Awards Banquet in New Orleans, Louisiana, by Jeff Hochhausen, Graphics Operations Manager, Deon Dey, Imaging Systems Manager, and Patrick Kielkucki, Print Services Technician. This year, more than 500 entries were received by the FTA and individually evaluated by a panel of judges on the degree of difficulty and level of execution. Learn more about the awards at www.flexography.org.

About Bemis Company, Inc.

Bemis Company, Inc. is a major supplier of flexible and rigid plastic packaging used by leading food, consumer products, healthcare, and other companies worldwide. Founded in 1858, Bemis reported 2018 net sales from continuing operations of $4.1 billion. Bemis has a strong technical base in polymer chemistry, film extrusion, coating and laminating, printing, and converting. Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, Bemis employs approximately 16,000 individuals worldwide. More information about Bemis is available at our website www.bemis.com.

For additional information,
please contact: Marketing Communications BNAMarCom@bemis.com
Bemis in North America P.O. Box 2968 Oshkosh, WI 54904

Piscataway, NJ – ACG Group, the only supplier in the world offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, came to CPhI North America on the heels of major expansions to its capsule manufacturing capabilities. Among its other capsule production solutions including machinery, inspection and packaging, at Booth 304 the company highlighted capsule manufacturing facility openings and expansions spanning three continents.

The trifecta of manufacturing upgrades is capped by a brand new, 350 million Brazilian Real (USD $91 million) facility in Brazil. The factory spans an area of around 150,000 square feet, will generate hundreds of new jobs locally, and complies with the highest standards defined by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency ANVISA & GMP regulatory bodies. Following ACG’s acquisition of film and foil-based packaging provider Nova Nordeplast in 2017, the plant marks the second ACG manufacturing facility in the region; both will serve Latin America and neighboring regions.

Elsewhere, ACG is in the midst is expanding capsule manufacturing facilities in both Croatia and India. The Croatia upgrade is a four-phase, $50 million project that will increase annual capacity from 11 billion to 18 billion. Two phases are currently complete, with the remaining two anticipated for 2021. The expansion will allow for expedited deliveries of hard gelatin capsules in Europe and the greater Russia region.

In India, an expansion a just underway to expand a gelatin & HPMC capsule manufacturing facility that is already an impressive 215,000 square feet, and has a capacity of some 23 billion capsules annually. Vital considering ACG’s position as India’s top provider of capsules, the new expansion and upgrade project is expected to be completed in 2021.

About ACG

ACG group is the world’s only integrated pharma manufacturing solutions company absolutely committed to delivering exceptional solutions to the global pharmaceutical industry. The company’s diverse product range of Capsules, Films & Foils, Engineering, and Inspection systems meets international regulatory requirements. ACG is committed to just one goal: to offer everything needed for efficient capsule and tablet manufacturing.

ACG has over 5 decades of experience and is present in over 100 countries with more than 4500 associates workers around the world. our customer-centric approch has won us many loyal satisfied customers and partners by nurturing relationships

For Communications Issues, contact ACG media relation management team at
press.office@acg-world.com
9871830883/8879793484