Originally Published PMPN
March 2003
WEB SIGHTINGS
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Cardinal Health
www.cardinal.com
The home page of a multifaceted provider of products and services for the healthcare industry. The site is organized by capabilities to help providers, pharmacies, manufacturers, and researchers find what they need. The manufacturing section includes a list of capabilities in commercial and clinical trial packaging, including contract services, printed components, and specialty packaging. The pharmacy section includes extensive information about distribution services.
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Clemson University Packaging Science Department
virtual.clemson.edu/groups/pkgsci/
A site with information about one of the United States’ few four-year programs that lead to an undergraduate degree in packaging science. Users can view the undergraduate and graduate packaging science curricula, current undergraduate and graduate course descriptions, and a list of emphasis-area classes. Also included is information on the university’s services for the packaging industry, including contract package testing, private research projects, and problem-solving sessions.
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O/K International Group
www.okcorp.com
The home page of a manufacturer of bagging, sealing, forming, taping, loading, case-erecting, and conveying systems, including heat sealers for medical device applications. Each product has its own page that includes photographs, downloadable manuals, specifications, U.S. and European brochures, and lists of features, benefits, and options. Another page provides access to video clips that can be viewed with Windows Media Player.
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Rovema
www.rovema.com
The home page of a manufacturer of fillers, baggers, cartoners, and case packers. Each product has its own page with pictures, descriptions, suggested applications, and a list of advantages. Some product pages have links to a PDF brochure, which includes drawings, technical data, and a full list of features. Another page touts the integrated solutions the firm offers. The site also has an electronic contact form for communication about specific products.
If you would like a Web site to be considered for this feature or if you are interested in providing a review of a site that you have found useful, please send information to Senior Editor Erik Swain at erik.swain@cancom.com.
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