Author: PackagingMEA

Gallus is targeting opportunities in the Gulf, where it anticipates the market will grow at 4–5% a year, says Matthias Boog, chief operating officer of the Switzerland-based firm’s Folding Carton Division and president of its Management Board.

UAE Dubai-based prepress specialist NDigitec has introduced an integrated quality platform that it claims delivers an enhanced image quality through “a unique combination of HD, Next, Lux, pixel+ and flattop”.

In line with growing demand in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for packaging, labels and security printing, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has clinched milestone deals in Egypt, Jordan and Tunisia.

A new report from PCI Films Consulting forecasts that flexible packaging demand in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) will expand at 5% per year over the next five years.

Nichrome India Limited, which supplies vertical form fill sealing (VFFS) machines, is aiming for 30% growth in Africa markets.

A peak-performance format 6 die-cutting machine from Heidelberg has been unveiled for industrial-scale carton manufacturers.

Omar Farid, previously SVP and business unit GM for GCC Beverages at PepsiCo, has moved from Saudi Arabia to PepsiCo’s Dubai headquarters to take on the role of president for the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

OIC Halal Middle East is about to host 125 firms specialised in the halal trade at the Expo Centre Sharjah in the UAE.

Flint Group Flexographic Products has extended its portfolio with the nyloflex Dryer FIII and nyloflex Light Finisher FIII.

Large drinks cups could be banned across the UAE under an initiative to tackle unhealthy lifestyles.