Konica Minolta Maintains ASEAN Market Leadership in Colour Digital Production Printers

  Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia has retained its position as the top seller of Colour Light and Mid Digital Production Printers in the ASEAN region for the third consecutive year, according to the Q4 2024 International Data Corporation (IDC) Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. The report shows that Konica Minolta had the highest market share …

Unilever Expands Global Refill Projects to Reduce Plastic Waste and Drive Sustainable Packaging Solutions

  Unilever is expanding its efforts to reduce plastic waste through refill solutions, conducting over 50 pilot projects worldwide since 2018. The company is testing various models to tackle the environmental impact of single-use plastics, especially flexible sachets, aiming for 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable plastic packaging by 2030 for rigid plastics and by 2035 …

Sidel Recognized Among Top Five Percent for Sustainability with EcoVadis Gold Medal

    Sidel’s Octeville site has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis, placing the company in the top five percent of businesses assessed for sustainability in 2024. The recognition follows a comprehensive review of Sidel’s supply chain strategy at both local and corporate levels.   The EcoVadis assessment evaluates companies across four key categories: …

Berry Global Develops Durable Packaging for Vamoosh Plug Unblocker

  Berry Global has collaborated with cleaning product manufacturer Vamoosh to develop a packaging solution for its Plug Hole Unblocker, addressing the challenges posed by the product’s chemical composition.   Through research and testing, Berry determined that conventional PET and HDPE materials lacked the required durability for the specialist chemicals used in the unblocker. To …

GulfPack Expands BOPP Film Production with New Facility

    Gulf Packaging Industries Co. (GulfPack), a manufacturer of BOPP, CPP, and metallized films, has signed contracts for a major expansion to increase its production capacity. The company will add two new 10.4-meter-wide BOPP production lines at a new facility, boosting its BOPP film output from 183,000 tons per annum (TPA) to approximately 318,000 …

Jokey Launches New PET Packaging Line Using Recycled Materials for Sustainability

    Packaging manufacturer Jokey is introducing a new line of PET packaging produced using the Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) process, incorporating a significant proportion of recycled rPET plastic sourced from post-consumer waste. This move aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. The new product line, based at Jokey’s Kędzierzyn-Koźle …

Ranpak to Showcase Sustainable Packaging Solutions at SiTL 2025

  Ranpak Holdings Corp. is set to make its debut at SiTL 2025, one of Europe’s key events for the transportation and logistics industry, taking place in France. The company will present its innovative sustainable packaging solutions, aimed at addressing the growing global demand for more eco-friendly and efficient packaging in supply chains. Founded in …

Printcare Launches Advanced Packaging Facility in Nairobi

Printcare, a global leader in premium packaging solutions, has inaugurated a cutting-edge manufacturing plant in Nairobi, a move that marks a significant development in Kenya’s packaging industry and the wider East African region. The new facility, which offers a range of products including mono cartons, corrugated boxes, and premium paper bags, aims to serve businesses …

Husky Technologies Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of MGS Healthcare Manufacturing’s Multishot Product Line

      Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection molding solutions, has announced the acquisition of secondary injection unit and rotary platen technologies from MGS Healthcare Manufacturing (MGS). MGS, a provider of healthcare manufacturing solutions, has transferred its Multishot product line to Husky as part of a strategic move to focus more on its …

Masafi Unveils Special-Edition Ramadan Packaging to Honor UAE’s Heritage

      Masafi, a leading bottled water brand in the UAE, has unveiled special-edition packaging for Ramadan, created in collaboration with Emirati artist Mariam Abbas. The design, featured on both Masafi’s water and tissue products, celebrates the UAE’s cultural heritage while reflecting the values of resilience, unity, and tradition.     The artwork incorporates …