ALPLApharma to debut in Frankfurt

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International plastic packaging specialist ALPLA Group is combining its expertise and services for customers in the pharmaceutical industry under the ALPLApharma brand name and will be presenting CRC justONE, an exceptionally light, childproof closure, at the official debut of the new brand at CPhI in Frankfurt from 5-7 November.

ALPLApharma is a brand of the ALPLA Group and not a legal entity of its own. Its first major appearance will be at the CPhI trade show in Frankfurt, Germany.

Walter Knes, Global Sales Director Closure Systems, Injected Parts and Pharma at ALPLA, said: “ALPLApharma is more than just a marketing strategy to us. We are consolidating all our previous work for pharmaceutical customers under this brand. In doing so, we are combining the specific expertise available to us through our new locations with all of our services, knowledge and globally applicable standards.”

Standard packaging and custom designs

ALPLA has previously been known for its customised packaging solutions. In the pharmaceutical sector, however, standardised products play a large role, Knes added. The current product portfolio ranges from bottles for liquids and solids and containers for tablets and pills to closures and dispensing systems – especially eyedroppers and nasal sprays – as well as devices for administering medication with and without measuring function. ALPLA is hoping to excel in this market.

ALPLApharma will be presenting an exceptionally light, childproof closure at CPhI in the form of CRC justONE. Normally, there are three parts to a childproof closure that can only be opened by simultaneously pushing and turning. These parts are produced in three separate production steps and then assembled later. ALPLApharma has streamlined the production process for a significantly more efficient workflow. All parts are manufactured in one injection moulding process with straightforward assembly.

The improved process reduces material consumption by 25 per cent and works just like other child-resistant closures.

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