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There is no such thing as good times without the eventual bad times. Despite the best planning, preparation and budgeting, unforeseen events, especially those dealing with natural forces, can cause grievous damage and delays to any business. Spray talked to two fillers whose facilities faced natural disasters last year and managed to quickly resume business as usual. 14 Spray March 2013 Overcoming Adversity Empack Spraytech faces down flames… Empack Spraytech Inc., of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, had its share of good fortune and hard luck last year. In 2012, it opened a new 65,000 sq. ft. facility. The new building, situated adjacent to the original 60,000 sq. ft. building, was specifically designed to serve as a primary production facility for health and beauty, and products requiring a Health Canada Drug Identification Number (DIN) or Food & Drug Administration (FDA) registration (Empack is already registered with the FDA and, as we go to press, expected to receive its Drug Establishment License from Health Canada last February). The new building features: • A new aerosol production line from Pamasol. A second line is planned within two years. • A complete Pamasol BOV filling line including 100% fill pressure testing • A new Kalix Tube filling line • A new Finpac shrink sleeve applicator • Increased distribution capabilities • New R&D Laboratory dedicated to drug products • New individually isolated blending rooms and equipment dedicated to drug products New personnel In 2012, Brian Webster joined the Empack executive team as General Manager of Pharma Operations to oversee the firm’s production of over-thecounter pharmaceuticals in a variety of formats, including continuous sprays and collapsible tubes. New launches In conjunction with its Drug Establishment License, Empack started manufacturing sunscreens and sun care products last month. This includes continu- By Ava Caridad, Editor Webster Two North American fillers faced the elements 2012 and came out on top. Empack Spraytech's newest facility


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