Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News

March 1999 PMP News
Selected Contents

OUR VIEW
Firms have an obligation and an opportunity to protect their drugs.

Lewis T. Kontnik, president, Reconnaissance International, and American secretariat for the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA).

LANGUAGE:
Long an afterthought, translation has now become a key issue in medical device and pharmaceutical labeling.
by Robert Sprung

MEDICAL:
Coated Lidding Speeds Processes, Cuts Costs
by Daphne Allen

A number of new coatings are helping medical device packagers save time and money.

PHARMACEUTICAL:
Folding Cartons Remain Sturdy
by Erik Swain

Suppliers meet challenges from customers to remain competitive with other forms of packaging.

PRODUCT UPDATE:

Sealers to Meet Varying Parameters
Control over sealing temperature, time, and pressure ensures that a sealer will perform consistently.

Ensure High-Quality Sensors
Sensors test for temperature, humidity, color, text, and bar codes to protect the quality and ensure the consistency
of a product.

Cartons Become Environmentally Conscious
Cartons can be recycled, but this hasn't stopped manufacturers from finding other ways to protect the environment.

Thinner, Stronger Bags and Pouches
Bag and pouch materials may be thinner to save costs, but their protective qualities remain strong.

CASE HISTORY:
Collectors Leave Packaging Problems in the Dust

New dust-collection systems improve a company's productivity.