Alpha Packaging Implements InfinityQS ProFicient

FAIRFAX, Va.Alpha Packaging selected InfinityQS ProFicient by InfinityQS International Inc. to automate data collection, control quality and achieve full visibility across its manufacturing operations.

Alpha Packaging launched InfinityQS ProFicient at its St. Louis and Bethlehem, Pa., plants, while its remaining five plants are scheduled for rollout later in 2013.

 InfinityQS ProFicient was highly recommended by many of our quality managers as the industry standard for real-time manufacturing intelligence," said Shane Jordan, director of quality, Alpha Packaging. "The ability to take action based on real-time data from our machines allows us to be more proactive about quality and prevent any potential downstream problems with the bottles even after production."

Alpha Packaging will use InfinityQS ProFicient to assist in producing data for high-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polylactide (PLA) bottles and jars. The company plans to incorporate InfinityQS ProFicient into its current quality assurance (QA) programs, as well as integrate it with the companys IT system to achieve full visibility across the enterprise.

With Alpha Packagings established success in the pharmaceutical industry, the company understands the importance of having a technology solution in place to help ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 regulations and audits," said Michael Lyle, InfinityQS president and CEO.

The packaging company offers many options for the natural products industry, including the PET bottle, which was designed to help customers increase warehouse shelf space. The 625cc slope-shoulder PET packer can hold large quantities of dietary supplements and other types of tablets and capsules.