Author: PackagingMEA

The Switzerland-based converting specialist is implementing ‘disruptive evolution’ of its production methods to stay competitive in markets such as the Middle East and Africa.

A relocation to Eysins in Switzerland will help Kodak conquer markets such as the Middle East, CEO Antonio Perez tells Benjamin Daniel.

Visitors and exhibitors in the K 2013 tradeshow at Düsseldorf on 16–23 October reflected the plastic and rubber sector’s regained confidence by clinching a flurry of major deals, according to Messe Düsseldorf.

Innovations in high-end packaging aimed for commercial as well as visual impact at Luxe Pack Monaco on 23-25 October 2013.

Labelexpo Europe 2013, on 24-27 September, was the largest in the event’s history, say its organisers.

While some commentators predict gravure will be squeezed out of packaging, Manoj Garg, general manager of GulfScan, Sharjah, tells Benjamin Daniel of Packaging MEA that the process is winning a rising share of Middle East markets. BD: Would you agree that gravure printing has been losing out to CI flexo and rotary offset? MG: In publishing printing in the 1980s …

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Ajanta Packaging, a leading packaging provider, has made a AED 5m ($1.4m ) investment into infrastructure and machinery as its operation in the UAE to help it win business beyond the Gulf.

Dubai-based Ali Alhashemi Trading has been appointed as GIDUE’s certified distributor for the Middle East.

Pakistan-based Graphic Impressions has invested in a Colex Sharpcut digital cutting system as part of its diversification into a ‘one-stop shop’.

While automation such as Prinect is yet to gain traction in Tanzania’s fledging print industry, Heidelberg spies an opportunity and has hosted seminars to update the market about its prepress technology.