pharmaceutical and medical packaging

Minus Works Becomes First Gel Pack Manufacturer to Receive Ready Biodegradability Certification

July 7, 2021

Minus Works, an American manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance gel packs for the cold chain industry, today announced it has received Ready Biodegradability Certification for its Plant-Based Refrigerant Gel formulation, making it the first gel pack manufacturer to achieve this standard.

Solutions to Maximize Oxygen Protection in Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Products

April 29, 2021

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Airnov’s Oxynov Barrier Bottles and Pharmakeep are designed to protect oxygen-sensitive products.

HCPC Column

Marijuana Packaging: Beyond the Bag

Walt Berghahn

November 9, 2018

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From a packaging perspective, the legalization of marijuana — or more appropriately, taking it from prescription-only use to recreational — isn’t unusually complicated. Protect the product from moisture and oxygen. What about light? I’m not sure, but I guess there are those who will know.

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Emerging Technologies in Packaging Automation for Pharmaceuticals

Ensuring pharmaceutical safety goes beyond the supply chain.

Sean Riley

October 10, 2018

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More pharmaceutical manufacturers are investing in automation strategies to improve their operations and services. Nearly 50 percent of pharmaceutical and medical device companies have line automation integration underway and will be tracking overall equipment effectiveness(OEE).

HCPC Column

FDA Favors Blister Packs In Battle Against Opioids

Benefits of unit-dose blister packaging include safeguarding medication efficacy, improved supply chain security and aiding medication adherence.

Walt Berghahn

March 15, 2018

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In its most recent article, the HCPC reviewed how the FDA was looking at a variety of alternatives to stem the opioid epidemic. The HCPC has been involved in this effort by promoting the wide-ranging benefits of unit-dose blister packaging.

Tekni-Plex aerosol/pumping dba Action Technology

Tekni-Plex aerosol/pump dispensing manufacturing now under Action Technology

October 6, 2016

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Tekni-Plex Inc. announces that its aerosol and pump dispensing manufacturing will be doing business as Action Technology, a Tekni-Plex, Inc. company.

TekniPlex opens India facility for pharmaceutical medical packaging

Tekni-Plex opens closure liner manufacturing facility in India

August 11, 2016

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Tekni-Plex Inc. has opened a new closure liner manufacturing facility in India primarily to serve growing demand for high-quality solutions for regulated pharmaceuticals.