Organisers of the 2014 combined editions of Saudi Plastic & Petrochem and Saudi Print & Pack (Saudi PPPP) are underscoring Saudi’s regional dominance in the sector.
Saudi packaged food market forecast to keep surging at 8.95%
In its new Packaged Foods Market in Saudi Arabia 2012–16 report, Research and Markets estimates that the sector will grow over the period at an average of 8.95% each year.
NDigitec targets ‘digital sticker’ niche
In line with its focus on developing in digital technology, Dubai-based Namma Int’l Digitec FZ (NDigitec) is seeking to build a market in short-run digital labels.
Gundlach Group launches gravure and flexo tea tag printing plant in Dubai
Gundlach Group has opened an international tea packaging and printing facility in Dubai in partnership with the Dubai Tea Trading Centre (DTTC).
Edale picks FES to help it break into the Middle East
Edale, a UK-based manufacturer of narrow web printing and converting equipment, has appointed Fotedar Engineering Services (FES) as its exclusive distributor throughout the UAE.
Al Shera picks Zünd S3 M800 cutting system
Doha-based packaging printer Al Shera has chosen a Zünd cutting system featured at Gulf Print & Pack to meet its clients’ demands in sampling and short-run printing as well as converting on offset and corrugated grade boards.
Al Mawrid builds cigarette carton sales with Gallus ICS 670
After firing up its new Gallus ICS 670 press for manufacturing folding cartons, Al Mawrid Printing has gained in jobs as well as efficiency, says General Manager T K Babukutty.
Nilpeter makes maiden AB Graphic International sale in Dubai
AB Graphic International has sold an Omega HSR slitter rewinder to Dubai-based Raqam International, the first deal through its new distributor Nilpeter ME.
Planatol Group launches Middle East subsidiary
Germany’s Planatol Group has inaugurated its subsidiary Planatol Middle East FZE at Sharjah’s Hamriayah Free Zone in the UAE. Planatol Middle East Managing Director Isam Tanineh told Packaging MEA that the group now aims to announce distributors. “Currently, we are in the process of studying and evaluating the market here in the region,” he said. …
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Saga Digital looks to short runs to expand market for EFI solutions
Saga Digital, a new Dubai-based graphics solutions company, is targeting the packaging sector with EFI equipment as well as finishing solutions such as Colex cutters.