Glass - Pharmaceutical

Berlin Packaging announces successful transition to ISO 9001:2015

Berlin Packaging, a supplier of plastic, glass, and metal containers and closures, has announced the successful transition to ISO 9001:2015.

Gerresheimer starts series production of Gx RTF ClearJect syringes

Gerresheimer, a pharmaceuticals and health care specialist, has begun the series production of the new Gx RTF ClearJect syringes.

Owens-Illinois buys 49.7% stake in Empresas Comegua for $119m

Glass container manufacturer Owens-Illinois (O-I) has purchased a 49.7% stake in Empresas Comegua from Fabricación de Mà quinas for around $119m.

Owens-Illinois reports drop in Q3 earnings

Glass container manufacturer Owens-Illinois has reported net earnings of $127m for the third quarter of 2018, compared to $133m for the same period last year.

Schott to build glass tank for pharmaceutical packaging material at Indian plant

Schott, a manufacturer of pharmaceutical glass and packaging, is investing €20m to build a new glass tank at Indian manufacturing plant in Jambusar, Gujarat.

Aptar Pharma to launch QuickStart injectable device development kit

Aptar Pharma, in combination with Schott Glass and EMA Pharmaceuticals, will launch QuickStart injectable drug development kit at CPhI Worldwide 2018,

Schott, Smart Skin partner to improve glass integrity in pharma packaging

German pharma packaging specialist Schott has partnered with Canada-based monitoring system provider Smart Skin Technologies to enhance glass integrity in pharmaceutical packaging with the help of big data.

Tauranga City Council rolls out glass bottle collection service

The Glass Packaging Forum said that the biggest grant awarded by it so far has helped Tauranga City Council in New Zealand roll out the city’s first ever, rates-funded glass bottle and jar collection service.

Sealed Air to expand Kevothermal business in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Packaging solutions provider Sealed Air is investing $4m to expand the Kevothermal business in Albuquerque, a city located in the US state of New Mexico.