Selecting pharmaceutical packaging equipment and machinery depends on the types of pharmaceuticals you intend to package. Pills, capsules and liquid pharmaceuticals all require different types of packaging and packaging machinery. Be sure to understand the types of pharmaceuticals that your business deals with.
Many companies make and sell all sorts of pharmaceutical packaging machines. Select the company that meets your needs in terms of equipment price, customer service and the kinds of available equipment.
When selecting pharmaceutical packaging equipment:
1. Determine what types of equipment you need.
2. Consider used pharmaceutical packaging equipment.
3. Choose the supplier of pharmaceutical equipment that best meets your needs.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Determine the types of pharmaceutical packaging solutions you need
Different types of pharmaceuticals require different types of packaging and, therefore, different types of pharmaceutical packaging systems. You may need blister packaging technologies or packaging machinery for liquid pharmaceuticals. Look online to see the products that meet your specific needs.
I recommend: Request information on liquid pharmaceutical packaging machinery from
Filamatic. Contact
The Elizabeth Companies for information about their pharmaceutical packaging machines and tools for use with blister packaging. Contact
K-Int'l Equipment for information about their inventory of pharmaceutical packing machines.
Consider used pharmaceutical packaging equipment
Purchasing used, reconditioned or refurbished pharmaceutical packing machines can be a great way to fill the packaging needs of your business. By purchasing used machinery, you can obtain the same high quality results for a lower cost. Check out all warranties (if available) when purchasing used pharmaceutical packaging machinery.
I recommend: Browse the used pharmaceutical equipment available online from
EquipNet. Look for used pharmaceutical packaging equipment from
The Frain Group. Look for suppliers of used and reconditioned pharmaceutical packaging machines on the
ThomasNet website. Search for used pharmaceutical packaging machinery available from
Federal Equipment Company.
Decide on a supplier for your pharmaceutical packaging needs
Choose a supplier of packaging for pharmaceuticals and packaging equipment based not solely on their inventory. Consider customer service, delivery services, repair and maintenance assistance and available warranties when selecting a provider of pharmaceutical packaging equipment. Look online to locate and get information on the many suppliers of pharmaceutical packaging equipment to help you make your choice.
I recommend: View the many pharmaceutical packaging equipment suppliers on
Medical Device Link. Check
MacRae's Blue Book for companies that supply packaging for pharmaceuticals and packaging equipment.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- When making packaging for pharmaceuticals, don't forget to think about package design and branding. Look to marketing and advertising professionals for assistance with branding and style.
- Make sure that you and your employees have sufficient training on the pharmaceutical packaging machinery that you purchase for your business.
The official source of Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment is
the Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment page at Business.com
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