SIG’s Recycle-Ready Bag-in-Box Packaging earns APR recognition

  SIG has received formal recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for its SIG Terra RecShield D bag-in-box package. This package, designed for post-mix beverages such as syrup, has been acknowledged for meeting high recyclability standards outlined in the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability.   The APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition validates …

IGT appointed as exclusive GEW distributor in Tunisia and Algeria

  GEW has expanded its global distributor network with the appointment of Industry General Trading (IGT) as the exclusive distributor for Tunisia and Algeria. The Tunis-based company will manage GEW’s equipment, service, and spare parts in the region, effective immediately.   IGT, founded in 2009 by Ahmed Chiheb Eddine Driss, supplies raw materials, accessories, and …

Domino launches Vx350i high-speed thermal transfer overprinter for flexible packaging

  Domino Printing Sciences has introduced the Vx350i, a high-speed, high-performance thermal transfer overprinter designed for flexible packaging applications. The Vx350i is part of Domino’s Vx-Series range and features improved printhead technology, enabling faster printing with both standard and resin-based thermal transfer ribbons. This ensures the production of high-quality, scratch-resistant codes without compromising on production …

Study reveals flexography’s carbon footprint advantage over gravure

  The Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication (BIGC) has published an independent study revealing substantial carbon footprint reductions when flexographic printing is used instead of gravure. Conducted from October 1 to December 4, 2023, under Professor Lixin Mo’s supervision, the research offers critical insights into sustainable practices within the packaging printing industry.   “Flexographic printing …

Billerud expands medical packaging range with MediKraft SealBase

  Billerud has expanded its medical paper portfolio with the introduction of MediKraft SealBase, a surface-treated medical paper. This product broadens Billerud’s offerings in medical paper and will be showcased at the COMPAMED trade fair in Düsseldorf in mid-November.   MediKraft SealBase is produced at Billerud’s Skärblacka mill in Sweden using pure virgin fiber and …

Mondelēz and Amcor launch 80% recycled plastic packaging for Cadbury bars

  Mondelēz International has announced a significant sustainability initiative for its Cadbury brand, collaborating with packaging leader Amcor to introduce advanced recycled plastic packaging for its core sharing bars. Starting in 2025, the iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk bars, produced in Bournville and Coolock and distributed across the UK and Ireland, will be wrapped in packaging …

UV to UV LED: A Question of ‘When’ not ‘If’ Solutions by AFRA and Zeller+Gmelin to support Narrow Web printers transition from UV to UV LED

  A significant leap for the label printing industry in the Middle East, Afra Intl. has partnered with Zeller + Gmelin to make LED curing technology commercially viable, enhancing both quality and performance in flexo label printing.   As the exclusive partner of IUV LED systems, AFRA stands at the forefront of innovation, while Zeller …

Almarai partners with SIG for five-year expansion focused on sustainability

  Almarai, a leading dairy and food company in the Middle East, has named SIG as its strategic partner for a five-year expansion aimed at strengthening market presence and advancing sustainable innovation. The partnership, marking two decades of collaboration, will see SIG providing flexible manufacturing solutions aligned with Almarai’s sustainability targets.   The alliance emphasizes …

Paperworld Middle East opens today with new focus on Sustainable Packaging

  Paperworld Middle East has opened its doors at the Dubai World Trade Centre, running from November 12-14. Now in its 13th edition, the event has grown into a significant platform for the paper and stationery industry, with over 600 exhibitors from 40 countries and 12,000 visitors expected from across the globe.   This year, …

Delivery Hero plans to sell 15% of Talabat.

Talabat launches Dubai IPO, eyes growth in existing Middle East markets

  Talabat, a subsidiary of Delivery Hero, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) as it seeks to capitalize on growth opportunities in its existing Middle East markets. Delivery Hero plans to sell 15% of Talabat, equivalent to 3.49 billion shares, in a Dubai listing expected to raise over $1 billion, according to sources. If …