With the pharma and medical sector continuing to be a robust market for the packaging industry, forward-thinking solutions have come in a variety of areas throughout the packaging process, with the most notable innovations coming in two key components: labeling and blister packaging.
Read more about these solutions in the pharma and medical sector below.
HERMA US Inc. Debuts Improved Labeling Machine at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
![HERMA US Inc.'s 132M HC Wraparound Labeler](/ext/resources/2023/08/07/HERMA-132M-.png)
When it comes to labeling, HERMA US Inc. unveiled a new and improved machine at PACK EXPO Las Vegas designed for the streamlined labeling of vials and cylindrical containers.
Schreiner MediPharm Introduces Freeze-Light-Protect Label
![Schreiner MediPharm's new protective syringe label suitable for deep-freeze applications](/ext/resources/2023/10/03/Schreiner-Syringe.png)
For the actual labels themselves, Schreiner MediPharm recently showcased a new protective syringe label suitable for deep freeze applications with protective capabilities for sub-zero temperatures.
MHI Showcases Small-Batch Blister Machine at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
![MHI's The Eagle-LP – short for Lab Pack](/ext/resources/2023/08/03/Eagle-LP.png)
With blister packaging, Maruho Hatsujyo Innovations (MHI) introduced the Eagle-LP at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, a machine designed for small batch production and stability testing.
Solvay Introduces New PVDC Coating Solution for Pharmaceutical Blister Film
![Solvay's Diofan® Ultra736, a new polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) coating solution](/ext/resources/2023/10/02/Solvay-Blister.png)
And finally, Solvay introduced a finishing touch for blister packages by developing a new polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) coating solution with an ultra-high water vapor barrier that allows for a significant carbon footprint reduction.