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The bi-weekly, email newsletter with the information you need • November 7, 2011 • Vol. 9, Issue 22
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IoPP webinar focused on medical device packaging IoPP's next webinar, Developing & Validating High-Barrier, Flexible F/F/S Packages for Moisture- and Oxygen-Sensitive Medical Devices, presented by Karen Greene, CPP, is taking place online November 15 at 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST. This presentation will delve into the steps involved in designing a package that meets the appropriate criteria for barrier packaging for medical devices. Karen will share a sample case study to show how the principles she lays out can work in action. This webinar is sponsored by the IoPP Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee. Registration is free to IoPP members. For details and registration, click here |
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Please submit your vote for the IoPP 2012 Board of Directors The IoPP Nominating Committee is pleased to present the IoPP 2012 Slate of Officers for your approval. It is the responsibility of the IoPP membership to elect these individuals to their respective positions of Chair, President, etc., as well as the VP of Education and VP of Certification. VP Chapters and VP Technical Committees are elected by their respective Committees to serve on the Board of Directors. IoPP members in good standing vote on this slate through a general election that ends on Friday, December 16. The election results will be announced shortly after. The term for the new Board runs January 1 - December 31, 2012. To place your vote, click here |
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IoPP announces its 2012 AmeriStar Awards Competition Call for Entries AmeriStar showcases the most innovative packages of the year. If your package went beyond brand-owner expectations, increased product sales, boosted brand image, resulted in cost savings, showed an innovative way to protect product, addressed current environmental concerns - then you need to enter now! Starting in 2012: A new category dedicated to Private Label brands and a new award honoring best structural and graphic design. Entry deadline is February 3rd. For entry details and submission information, click here |
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IoPP Career Center boasts upswing in available packaging jobs Despite the economic downturn, there are many available packaging postions currently posted in the online IoPP Career Center. Ranging from packaging engineer to designer positions, you may find the job you've been looking for! To search open job positions in the IoPP Career Center, click here |
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WPO publishes three new packaging position papers For list of WPO position papers and downloads, click here |
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Fundamentals of Packaging Technology dates announced for 2012 Taking place in Orlando, Chicago, and Atlanta, Fundamentals of Packaging Technology dates for 2012 are confirmed. If you don’t have a packaging degree, or if you need more knowledge to deliver solutions drawn from an increasingly complex number of options, then Fundamentals helps span the gap. It teaches you about every major segment of packaging, and helps you grow professionally. Make a difference in your career in 2012! For Fundamentals schedule and registration, click here |
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