PHARMA FOLDING CARTON

The world of smart packaging is evolving rapidly. As a specialist in pharmaceutical packaging, De Budelse closely monitors emerging technologies and innovations. In collaboration with the Pelviz platform, the company has developed innovative smart packaging solutions for medical devices. According to Managing Director Hans Geurtjens, the time is right to take the next step. 'The digital product passport is a logical successor to the traditional paper package insert,' he says. 'The technology and opportunities are all in place to take smart packaging to the next level. At the same time, there is still a sense that the market is not quite ready to fully embrace it.'

At De Budelse, quality is at the core of every business process. As a supplier to the pharmaceutical industry, the company operates in accordance with strict quality, safety, and process control standards. Although BRC certification was originally developed for the food industry, it also provides valuable guidance for process management, traceability, and risk management within pharmaceutical packaging. According to Quality Manager Manou Kneepkens, BRC helps De Budelse continuously improve its processes, prevent errors, and strengthen customer confidence.

Ecobliss is the inventor of the environmentally-friendly cold seal packaging technology and Locked4Kids, the patented and certified childproof solution. The company has set up separate divisions for pharmaceutical and retail packaging. With regard to the pharmaceutical wallet packaging for blister strips and the Locked4Kids packaging, Ecobliss collaborates with De Budelse and KDS Stansvormen in Weert.