One of the most prestigious international prizes for pharmaceutical equipment and innovations, the Facility of the Year Award, was given to the Cook Pharmica in 2017 for the "Flexible Filling Line" (FFL).
Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing, announced that funds affiliated with the firm have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Duravant LLC, a global automation and engineered equipment company serving the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors.
Engage Technologies Corporation, parent company of Squid Ink Manufacturing, Eastey Enterprises, American Film & Machinery, and Cogent Technologies, announces David R. Mylrea as CEO. Mylrea will continue the legacy of Engage Technologies founder William Hoagland, who passed away in December 2016.
NJM Packaging introduces the Dara SX-310-PP/D aseptic filling, stoppering and capping machine for vials, which features fully servo-driven automation and a compact footprint.
PDC International Corporation introduces the 90CX-ER Shrinksealer for the fast, continuous application of tamper evident seals and shrink sleeve neck labels in OTC pharma, spirits, food and beverage.
Pregis has acquired Sharp Packaging Systems, which will enable Pregis to expand its product portfolio to include a complete line of flexible packaging bagging systems and materials.
Graco Advanced Fluid Dispense (AFD), a world leader in fluid handling products and systems, announces the new InvisiPac® Feed System, an ideal solution for overcoming problems associated with overall adhesive feed reliability and reducing the stickiness and glue clumping that can result in downtime and reduced production.