All Pharmaceutical articles
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ArticleProAmpac to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging for around €1.28 billion
ProAmpac has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP) from TC Transcontinental for around €1.28 billion, subject to customary adjustments for debt and debt-like items, cash, and net working capital.
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ArticleWeighPack Systems announces high-speed weigh filling system for rigid containers
WeighPack Systems has launched its High-Speed Rigid Container Weigh Filling System, said to deliver ‘unmatched’ performance, accuracy, and line integration. The system also aims to deliver ‘exceptional’ throughput and consistency for demanding production environments.
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ArticleAutopack targets reduced costs and manual effort with semi-automatic bucket system
Autopack has launched a semi-automatic bucket line aiming to improve efficiency for customers in sectors including food, household, pharmaceutical and personal care, eliminating the manual effort of separating and orientating empty buckets from a stack and reducing the initial cost compared to a fully automatic system.
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ArticleNew machine assembles whole blister packs made from cardboard
IWK Packaging Systems has unveiled its CABLIblue 870 Blister System, which seals a cardboard blister to backing made of the same material – a move set to ensure the pack’s recyclability in existing paperboard streams. Targeting the pharmaceutical, beauty and health sectors, the machine can reportedly produce ...
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ArticleBiffa recycles 10 billion plastic milk bottles
Biffa has revealed it has recycled 10 billion HDPE milk bottles through a closed-loop solution. Managing director of Biffa Polymers, James McLeary, believes this needs to become the norm, and issues such as UK exports of unprocessed plastic waste need to be tackled. In this article, we summarize McLeary’s reflections on the company’s milestone.
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ArticleNextek joins circular solutions project for pharmaceutical packaging
Nextek has announced its participation in a four-year project aiming to develop circular solutions to reduce waste and carbon emissions in primary and secondary healthcare and pharmaceutical packaging.
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ArticleCorplex introduces closed edge technology for protective packaging solutions
Corplex has launched closed edge technology for its AkyPak range of reusable protective plastic packaging solutions, designed to increase safety and hygiene use while delivering durability.
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ArticleACG launches cold-form laminate for moisture-sensitive blister packs
ACG has revealed its DryPod desiccant-based cold-form laminate engineered to protect moisture-sensitive drug molecules, aiming to address pharmaceutical manufacturing issues such as limited availability, rigid technologies and compatibility issues.
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ArticleLiquid medicines packaged in single-serve pouches with tethered caps
SIG and Zydus Lifesciences will distribute liquid cough and cold medication in single-serve, tethered spouted pouches – aiming for precise dosing, improved hygiene, and reduced waste.
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ArticleDucor Petrochemicals and Blue Circle Olefins partner on bio and carbon recycled PP
Ducor Petrochemicals and Blue Circle Olefins have signed an agreement to produce and co-market segregated bio-polypropylene and carbon recycled polypropylene (PP). The companies aim to meet increasing market demand in segments such as healthcare, automotive parts, electrical appliances, packaging materials and household items.
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ArticleAylward Enterprises targets product accuracy and compliance with tablet counter
Solid dose packaging company Aylward Enterprises aims to provide ‘100% count verification and reject-on-the-fly performance’ for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and healthcare packaging lines with its TCM Tablet Counter, said to feature patented product counting technology and advanced vision inspection.
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ArticleWinners of the Sustainability Awards 2025 announced!
After much anticipation, the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2025 – the “Nobel prize” for sustainable packaging innovations – have been announced!
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ArticleSmurfit Westrock opens ‘world first’ facility for pharmaceutical packaging and clinical trials
Smurfit Westrock has officially opened its Horizon packaging facility, said to be the ‘world’s first’ designed exclusively for pharmaceutical patient medication adherence, regulated pharma packaging and clinical trials.
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ArticleShawpak caters to medical devices with ‘low-power’ thermoforming machines
Shawpak presents a new range of low-power, low-waste linear thermoforming machines to produce large, multi-component packs with snap features for the medical sector.
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ArticleWest Pharmaceutical Services reveals pre-fillable syringe platform
West Pharmaceutical Services (West) has unveiled its West Synchrony Prefillable Syringe (PFS) System at CPHI Worldwide in Frankfurt, Germany, offering a ‘fully verified’ platform from a single supplier.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Ambipar’s bio-stimulating packaging for turning waste into trees
In the lead up to this year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit, taking place in Utrecht on 10th-12th November, we hear from Sustainability Awards finalist Ambipar about its biocapsule packaging, designed to transform collagen and cellulose waste into trees and nominated in the Commercialized Climate category.
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ArticleSmurfit Westrock creates cardboard medical device solution for Dermalux
Smurfit Westrock has developed a corrugated cardboard solution for medical device company Dermalux, designed to protect products during transit and replace the previous expanded polystyrene (EPS) and plastic packaging.
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ArticleMondi provides salt producer with solid board packaging for direct food contact
Mondi has announced it will be supplying salt producer Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke with solid board packaging for its products including table, pharmaceutical and animal feed salt.
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ArticleSeparable autoinjector from Ypsomed targets recyclability and CO2 reduction
Ypsomed has unveiled a pre-filled autoinjector designed for automated disassembly, streamlined recycling, and an 87% reduction in material-related CO2 emissions compared to conventional alternatives.
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ArticleAmcor launches new APET-based thermoformed trays and rollstock
Amcor has announced the launch of AmSecure thermoformed trays and rollstock, a new part of its HealthCare portfolio.