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UDI for medical devices at top of the GS1 Connect agenda

LIVE FROM GS1 CONNECT: Unique Device Identifier for medical devices promises a myriad of benefits, but questions remain.

June 12, 2013

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Rwanda conference focuses on sustainable packaging

In Central-East Africa, Rwanda's capital city of Kigali hosted a June 3-4 international conference titled "Sustainable Packaging for Competitiveness and Development on SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) in EAC (East African Community) Region."

June 12, 2013

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New Heavy Duty HEPA Vacuum Available

EXAIR’s new Heavy Duty HEPA Vac attaches to an ordinary 55 gallon open top drum to turn it into a powerful, HEPA quality, industrial vacuum cleaner.

June 10, 2013

Automation & Digital Transformation

Omron Automation and Safety: New Websites from Omron

Omron Automation and Safety announces the launch of three new websites for the United States, Canada, Latin America—all accessible through Omron247.com.

June 10, 2013

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ITW to acquire Meurer Group

Illinois Tool Works Inc. has announced that it has signed a Definitive Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the Meurer Group, supplier of secondary packaging equipment to the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) markets located in Furstenau, Germany.

June 7, 2013

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Siemens Simogear assembly plant opens in Mauldin, SC

Siemens Drive Technologies division has celebrated the Grand Opening of the Simogear assembly plant with employees, suppliers, customers, and local government officials in Mauldin, SC.

June 7, 2013

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OMG! GMOs are a challenge to packaging

Regardless of whether the epithet “Frankenfoods” is justified for edibles containing GMOs, the packaging-related issues might prove to be monstrous in size.

June 7, 2013

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Packaging trends for biologics

As the trend toward self-administration continues, the need for careful consideration of primary container design and interaction with biologics, devices, and the patient becomes more critical.

June 6, 2013

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Beckhoff shows off new North American home

Beckhoff's new Minnesota building is the first owned by the company outside Germany, and has been designed much like a machine, with 15 different zones: lighting, heating/cooling, ventilation and window facades are all automated through Beckhoff’s PC-based control.

June 4, 2013

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Pharmacogenomics may change the way medicine is practiced—and packaged

Packagers take note: Now in its infancy, pharmacogenomics is expected to influence medical treatment and clinical trials, and bring about ‘disruptive’ change.

June 3, 2013

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When it comes to package design, 'Keep it simple, stupid'

CPGs forge emotional connections with consumers through products that contain minimal ingredients and streamlined packaging.

June 3, 2013

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Keep staring at the stats until they tell you something

I called up the editor of Packaging World and said, "Got any exciting ideas for my column in June?"

June 3, 2013

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Industry Watch

A quick run-down on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people.

June 3, 2013