Oliver Healthcare Packaging

An interview with Dennis Chung, Plant Manager for Oliver's new Johor facility, discussing leadership, continuous improvement, and the strategic goals for the new manufacturing site in Malaysia.

An interview with Alice Liu, Quality Manager of Oliver Healthcare Packaging, China Region, highlighting her leadership in quality management, regulatory compliance, and the development of industry standards for sterile packaging.

A feature on the historical and ongoing contributions of women in healthcare, celebrating leaders like Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie, Virginia Apgar, and Audrey Evans, and their impact on modern medicine.

Oliver Healthcare Packaging was honored with the Global Expert Sharing Recognition Award at the AMMI Malaysia MedTech Industry Summit, recognizing the company's commitment to education, knowledge sharing, and industry development in the Asia-Pacific region.

An interview with Chris Kelley, Associate R&D Packaging Engineer at Coloplast, offering career advice for new graduates and insights into the importance of early engagement, networking, and continuous learning in healthcare packaging.

An in-depth look at the evolving landscape of sterilization in medical packaging, including regulatory changes, alternative modalities, and the industry's collaborative efforts to address challenges with ethylene oxide and gamma sterilization.

Abhishek Gautam, Director of Global Packaging at Teleflex, shares key lessons from his career in healthcare packaging, emphasizing patient safety, cross-functional leadership, standards-based decision making, innovation, and the value of learning from failure.

An overview of critical application-based tests for healthcare packaging materials, including puncture resistance, flex durability, abrasion, seal strength, and performance under temperature extremes.

A discussion on the importance of child-resistant and senior-friendly (CR/SF) packaging in the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the value of CR/SF testing and design.

A summary of emerging trends in pharmaceutical packaging, including production flexibility, process optimization, and the growing importance of self-medication and serialization.

A technical comparison of adhesive and extrusion lamination processes for healthcare packaging films and foils, discussing their impact on performance, sustainability, and design flexibility.

A demonstration of how different lid materials perform under simulated transportation pressure differentials, emphasizing the importance of material selection for packaging integrity.

An article discussing how sterilization indicating inks can improve usability and safety in medical packaging by providing clear visual cues for end users.

An exploration of how human factors influence the design and usability of medical packaging, with a focus on regulatory standards and end-user safety.

An educational article explaining the concept of mass balance in packaging, its importance for sustainability, and how it applies to healthcare packaging operations.

A detailed look at the benefits of ISO 13485 certification, including global regulatory compliance, increased efficiency, reduced recall risk, and enhanced brand image for medical device manufacturers.

An article on the importance of abrasion testing for medical packaging films, highlighting ASTM F3300 and the need for materials that balance sustainability with performance and regulatory requirements.

Three essential tips for medical device manufacturers to achieve successful packaging design, avoid costly mistakes, and ensure product safety.

An analysis of supply chain risk management in the medical packaging industry, emphasizing the importance of regionalization, supplier mapping, and risk mitigation strategies.

A comparison of Amazon and medical packaging, focusing on right-sizing, sustainable materials, end-user experience, supply chain complexity, and environmental concerns.

A message from Mike Benevento, President & CEO, introducing Oliver's PackTalk blog as a resource for industry trends, technical commentary, and regulatory updates.

A recap of the MD&M West event, highlighting the return to in-person collaboration, key topics like sustainability and supply chain, and the importance of industry events for knowledge sharing.

A historical overview of ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization, its impact on the medical industry, and ongoing efforts to find safer alternatives.

An in-depth look at key materials used in healthcare packaging—such as medical grade paper, Tyvek, adhesive coatings, foils, nylon films, and HDPE cards—and how they contribute to patient safety and risk reduction.

A first-person account of the role of a packaging engineer in the medical device industry, the importance of early involvement in product development, and the impact of COVID-19 on communication and supply chain management.

A webinar where experts share insights on developing ideal rigid tray and lid sterile barrier systems, including design, equipment, application questions, and risk mitigation tactics.