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IL Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal, placing it in the top 35% of companies assessed worldwide for sustainability performance.
Is an automated labeling system worth it? See how the SMCL Series reduces downtime, recovers production capacity, and lowers total cost of ownership (TCO).
Learn how the SMCL Series enables automated changeovers in as little as 10 minutes, with no change parts, for multi-SKU pharmaceutical labeling.
1. Introduction IL Group will exhibit at CPHI Milan 2026, presenting practical solutions for pharmaceutical labeling and packaging. Highlights will include Vial Protect Pack II, Light Protect Pack, cryogenic labels, and the SMCL Series RC-506 and RC-506E labeling systems. Visit us at Booth 11F59 to discuss product protection, labeling performance under demanding conditions, and...
1. Introduction From October 18 through October 21, 2026, packaging and processing professionals will gather at McCormick Place in Chicago for PACK EXPO International 2026. The event will bring together suppliers and manufacturers across more than 40 vertical markets to explore advances in packaging machinery, materials, processing, and automation. At this year’s exhibition, IL...
Closed-loop backing paper recycling enables manufacturers to convert release liner waste into circular materials without modifications to existing printers or labellers, meanwhile ensuring EU packaging waste regulation compliance. Sustainability initiatives in pharmaceutical manufacturing have traditionally focused on primary containers, secondary packaging materials and shipping logistics. However, relatively little attention has been paid to the...
Purchase Price Is Only One Part of TCO When pharmaceutical manufacturers and CDMOs evaluate labeling equipment, discussions often begin with purchase price. However, the largest costs over the life of a machine are rarely the initial investment. Downtime, changeovers, maintenance, labor, and lost production opportunities often have a much greater impact on Total Cost...
The Growing Challenge for Today's CDMOs CDMOs are under increasing pressure to support a growing number of customer projects while maintaining productivity, quality, and profitability. Customers are requesting smaller batch sizes, faster turnaround times, and a wider range of product variations. Clinical trial materials, orphan drugs, personalized medicines, and specialty therapies all contribute to...
When Packaging Becomes a Protection Strategy Pharmaceutical packaging is often viewed as a way to identify and contain a product. VPP II is different. Â Â Â Â Â Developed by IL Group, VPP II combines a protective plastic cup, shrink tack label, and dedicated packaging equipment to create a complete packaging solution that...
Access the Scientific Data Download the full reports to explore the scientific evidence behind VPP and see how it can support a differentiated, higher-value packaging strategy in your product portfolio. *Download takes less than 30 seconds. Download Now What is Vial Protect Pack Vial Protect Pack (VPP) is a labeling system specifically designed...