Author: PackagingMEA

PepsiCo announced on 28 September the opening of its first innovation facility in the Middle East.

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is debuting a new digital press for labelling developed with Gallus and based on Fujifilm inkjet technology.

Rossini, the Italian manufacturer of rubber rollers, sleeves and mandrels for flexo and gravure presses inaugurated its new 8,000m2 plant in Chakan, Pune, on 23 September.

Amman-based Digital Labels announced in July it has decided to introduce REVO Digital Flexo in its printing facilities through investing in a new Gidue REVO M5 Excellence machine.

Delta Printing Press has ended its joint venture with India’s Kumar Labels to set up Delta Labels, its own label printing arm, the Dubai-based printer has revealed.

Jebel Ali-based YESS Packaging has invested in a Prati Saturn machine for label converting purchased from Prati’s regional dealer Printech Middle East.

Pacman-CCL, a specialist in pressure-sensitive label and packaging solutions, has formed a joint venture (JV) with the owners of its long-term agent in Pakistan, APP (Pvt) Ltd.

Indian print and packaging equipment manufacturer Creed Engineers has launched its LFD350 flatbed die-cutter under its Vinsak brand now also in the MEA market. The firm launched the product in India in November 2013.

Dubai-based Delta Printing Press has given details of a $4m investment in new machines so far this year to meet growing demand.

Mazen Wafic El-Tibi, deputy general manager and sales and marketing director for Heidelberg Middle East (ME), told Packaging MEA that the firm is now looking to extend its growth by helping its customers serve overseas markets.