It's official, the COVID-19 vaccine produced by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has been approved by the FDA (the US's Food and Drug Administration) and will be rolled out throughout the country to fight the pandemic. The news was announced by CBS News - the US radio and television broadcaster followed the world over - as its breaking evening news, reporting that Pfizer and the government have agreed on the shipment of 3 million frozen doses to reach all areas of the country.
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eAgile Inc. Installs New Nilpeter FA-17 in the Midst of a Global Pandemic
RFID-specialists, eAgile Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, have invested in a new Nilpeter FA-17 to meet specific process needs within their pharmaceutical and nutraceutical product portfolios.
An FFG 8.20 BS EXPERTLINE inline machine from BOBST becomes a pillar of profitability at Wellkistenfabrik Fritz Peters
Around nine years ago, Wellkistenfabrik Fritz Peters GmbH & Co. KG in Moers, Germany, started along the road to full optimization of their production processes, which significantly increased productivity and flexibility. With the BOBST FFG 8.20 BS EXPERTLINE inline machine, which commenced operation in February 2020, the packaging manufacturer further strengthened its market position.
Up-and-coming Spanish packaging printing company working at full capacity during the pandemic
Temps Impresores is a one-stop shop for folding carton printing
New die cutter and folder gluer from Masterwork expanding the portfolio and access to new customers
Investments: next printing press generation already ordered
Texas Converter Strengthens Position in Short-Run Flexible Packaging with Nilpeter FA-26
By Danielle Jerschefske
December 2020: TQL Packaging Solutions (TQL), based in Dallas, Texas, will continue its advancement in packaging films printing with an exciting investment in Nilpeter’s multi-faceted, in-line FA-26 flexographic press. With 10-color stations, UV-LED curing lamps, and both UV and E-Beam lamination capability all in-line, the flexibility of TQL’s FA-26 flexo press is truly distinctive.
Mega Label installs second Gallus ECS 340
Another Gallus press for Southeast Asia: Mega Label Malaysia invested in a new Gallus ECS machine system. The second Gallus ECS 340 for the printing company was installed in September 2020 in the middle of the corona pandemic. Key reasons for the investment were the print quality, the Gallus Service Support and the option to use LED UV for an environmental impact.
manroland Goss to be the most modern packaging printing centre in Europe
Approximately one billion frozen pizzas are sold annually in Germany alone, and the trend is rising. manroland Goss is now also represented in this growth market with the new installation of a state-of-the-art VARIOMAN c:line. Together with a packaging specialist, a new, completely automated and process-optimized packaging printing plant will be built by the end of 2021 which will be able to efficiently serve the increasing demand for frozen food packaging.
Xaar 128 printheads at the heart of MapleJet’s new Hx Cartro IoT printer
The proven reliability and performance of the Xaar 128 printhead is central to the new MapleJet Hx Cartro printer, enabling it to deliver the precision and connectivity today’s Coding and Marking customers’ demand.
Rapida 76 double-coater press for August Faller in Poland
Installation in spring 2021
20 per cent production increase targeted
Comprehensive finishing and measuring system option
Weber Installs Mark Andy Performance Series in Scotland
International labeling and converting group Weber Packaging Solutions has installed a Mark Andy Performance Series P5E flexo press at its UK headquarters in Scotland. The group, which has production plants across the world from Europe to Central America, and Australia, lists more than 50,000 companies in its customer portfolio.
ACTEGA Metal Print Beta Program Successfully Underway as Company Prepares for Commercialization in 2021
AMP predicts continued rise of tier two and tier three brand purchases due to pandemic impact