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Emirates Biotech to build sustainable production plant for plastic alternatives

The site, which will likely be operational by 2028, will produce renewable and biodegradable plastic alternatives for the manufacturing industries

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Omron and Cognizant to offer IT/OT integration services to pharmaceutical manufacturers

Together, Omron and Cognizant will help manufacturers to integrate IT-OT into their operations and maintenance processes
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DCAT preview: the future of pharma manufacturing

Ahead of the upcoming trade show, Dr Kevin Robinson caught up with pharmaceutical industry experts to discuss how they’re innovating for resilience and sustainability in 2025 and beyond
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The critical role of uniform-quality containers for drug manufacturing efficiency

By investing in highly uniform containers that meet precise tolerances, manufacturers can optimise processing efficiency by increasing automation, minimising downtime and reducing waste — all of which lead to indirect cost savings that far outweigh the initial cost savings of using lower-priced goods

Neopac becomes the first tube manufacturer to pass the RecyClass EN 15343 audit

The EN 15343 certification regulates the use of recycled materials in plastic packaging, ensuring products are traceable, sustainable and of a high quality
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Environmental sustainability in manufacturing: aligning commitments

As the global focus on environmental sustainability intensifies, the manufacturing industry finds itself at a critical juncture. Worldwide, the industry is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for roughly a quarter of global emissions

Systech debuts the ST16 Semi-Automated Multi-Aggregation Station at Pharmapack 2025

The integrated system is designed for pharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs and distributors, and aims to streamline the supply chain by gathering accurate packaging aggregation data

MM Pharma showcases its secondary packaging solutions at Pharmapack Europe 2025

Visitors to booth J85 can chat with technical experts about pharmaceutical packaging challenges and requirements, as well as how MM Pharma can help with their secondary packaging needs
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Of data, devices and drug delivery

Ahead of Pharmapack Europe 2025 (22–23January, Paris, France), Dr Kevin Robinson (KSR) spoke with three pharma leaders about the big trends that will drive and influence the pharmaceutical sector in 2025

Preparing for the future of contained oncology drug production

Advancements in oncology drug production, containment technologies, and automation have manifestly improved the safety, efficiency, and precision aspects of manufacturing highly potent cancer treatments

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Supporting CDMO excellence: the power of a specialist packaging partner

Within the thriving global pharma industry, the contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) sector continues its impressive trajectory, with market value projected to reach $235.5 billion by 2030 according to market intelligence firm Grand View Research
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Three essential tips for stability partner selection

Maximising efficiency during consumer product development
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Navigating challenges and charting the future of primary packaging for parenteral pharmaceuticals

Administering parenteral medications, a cornerstone of contemporary medical practice, entails injecting the drug either beneath the skin or directly into the circulatory system, reports Anna Malori, Head of Product Management at Bormioli Pharma

Gerresheimer acquires Bormioli Pharma Group through Blitz LuxCo Sarl merger

Gerresheimer and Bormioli Pharma will merge to provide the biotech and pharmaceutical industries with primary packaging solutions, dosing systems, closure solutions and accessories
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Adapting to the anticounterfeiting packaging landscape

Packaging specialist at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK, Ashlee Gough, examines the latest techniques being deployed to counteract infringements in the pharmaceutical sector and different methods to safeguard product and named-brand integrity

Innovating primary packaging for parenteral drugs: challenges and future directions

The new challenges brought about by the pandemic call for an increasingly scientific approach to the evolution of single packaging elements in order to anticipate the needs of new drug formulations and guarantee a more enhanced, measurable and stable level of performance

Dual-chamber packaging systems as a simplification factor in the supply chain

Dual-chamber packaging solutions could represent a new frontier also to package parenteral drugs, simplifying the supply chain through reconstitution, potentially making logistics more flexible and efficient, says Cecilia Bassi, Product Manager at Bormioli Pharma
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Navigating regulatory challenges in pharmaceutical packaging: lessons from the past and strategies for the future

To safeguard drug efficacy, maintain strict quality standards and ensure patient safety, pharmaceutical packaging is subject to a wide range of regulations around the world, reports Kun Shing Chan, Director of QA at Tjoapack

Optima in the top 1% of pharmaceutical packaging companies for sustainability

The company has received the EcoVadis platinum award for its sustainability

Schreiner MediPharm develops protective label for light-sensitive ADC on behalf of WuXi XDC

The pharmaceutical labelling company developed a cover for a light/UV-sensitive ADC drug product contained in a vial on behalf of CRDMO WuXi

Ensuring temperature-sensitive goods reach their destination unspoiled

According to the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, the biopharma industry loses around $35 billion annually because of failures in temperature-controlled logistics

Schreiner MediPharm to present novel RFID-Labels with digital seal function at CPHI 2024

Schreiner MediPharm, a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative functional labels for the healthcare industry, will be presenting a new RFID-Label with digital first-opening indication at CPHI in Milan

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Berry to showcase its healthcare capabilities at Maghreb Pharma

Berry Global’s presence at this year’s Maghreb Pharma Expo highlights the company’s commitment to supporting growth in emerging healthcare markets across North Africa

MM Packaging showcases clinical trial expertise at CTS Europe 2025

MM Packaging, secondary packaging specialist to the pharmaceutical sector, is set to demonstrate its comprehensive clinical trial solutions at Clinical Trial Supply (CTS)...

Innovative light protection labels for prefilled syringes showcased at Pharmapack 2025

Schreiner MediPharm presents new functional labels for light-sensitive substance

Fighting product piracy

Faller Packaging on how tamper-proof packaging provides a security guarantee

Ishida and Schur join forces

Schur, a family-owned packaging company will collaborate with Japan-based player Ishida to bring automated solutions to the pharmaceutical industry

ACG to showcase sustainable packaging innovations at Pharmapack Paris 2025

ACG is excited to announce the appointment of Jochen Scheil as the new Head of Global Sales for ACG Packaging Materials.

Gerresheimer & Bormioli Pharma make their first joint trade show appearance at Pharmapack 2025

The companies will showcase their containment and primary packaging solutions, as well as their digital and drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical market

SGD Pharma exhibits its glass vial optimisation treatment, Sealian at Pharmapack 2025

The company will present its range of primary packaging solutions, products and services at booths B55 and B59 during the show

Paris voted the ‘heart of pharma’ in Europe, with a globally significant hub of pharma manufacturing built

Pharmapack Europe research reveals Île-de-France is the second best location in Europe for ‘drug manufacturing’ and to ‘start a biotech’

Finalists of the 2025 Pharmapack awards named

The awards will honour innovators in the drug delivery and packaging industries, as well as unique start-ups that are shaping the pharmaceutical scene

Nemera's UniSpray compatible with Nipro's unit-dose microvials

Nipro PharmaPackaging and Nemera announce the successful compatibility testing of Nemera’s UniSpray and Nipro’s unit-doseTM microvials

SCHOTT Pharma launches next-gen polymer syringe system, SCHOTT TOPPAC

The infuse polymer syringe is designed to streamline hospital processes by reducing manual preparation and potential medication errors

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