Aptar Closures, a global leader in dispensing closures and active material science solutions, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Gulf Closures. With the acquisition, Aptar will leverage its global business capabilities and Gulf’s manufacturing expertise, regional network, and experienced team to better serve the company’s existing customers in the Middle …
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Heidelberg Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has launched its new HEIDELBERG Boardmaster, a flexographic web printing system for high-volume folding carton production. The system boasts a machine availability of up to 90% and a maximum printing speed of 600 meters per minute, doubling productivity and dramatically reducing the total cost of ownership in industrial packaging …
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Bobst has enhanced its middle-range folder-gluers with the implementation of the Sphere machine interface. Combined with improved ergonomics, both machines take a decisive step into the future of folding-gluing. This evolution allows folding carton converters to further optimize the production workflow and enable efficient data flow between physical equipment and digital solutions. With regular …
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DuPont Cyrel Solutions has announced the newest member of the Cyrel Lightning plate family which was launched at the FTA Forum & INFOFLEX 2023. The new Cyrel Lightning LFH plate delivers quick access times, consistent printing results, and a reduced environmental footprint. The Cyrel Lightning LFH plate was built on the technology of the …
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Niche Cocoa Industry, one of Ghana’s largest fully integrated cocoa processors, has successfully installed its first-ever aseptic line through Sidel. The line marks a significant milestone for the company, as it makes its first venture into milk-based products in PET with the assistance of Sidel’s long-standing expertise in aseptic production. “We selected Sidel because …
At the end of 2023, Bobst to deliver its 600th rotary die cutter worldwide, underlining its leading position also in this segment of the packaging market. The anniversary machine – a MASTERLINE DRO with six printing units – will be installed at the new Packners GmbH plant in Emsbüren in north-west Germany. Packners rolled …
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The Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO), one of the largest paper manufacturer in the Middle East and Africa is deploying the X-Trim solutions from the software company Greycon in an effort to streamline its manufacturing processes, increase efficiencies and revenue, optimise trim patterns, and reduce manufacturing cycle time as part of their digitalisation strategy. …
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Hexxa Flexible Packaging, Ras Al Khaimah based provider of flexible packaging solutions, has announced the purchase and installation of two new machines to address growing regional demand for impactful flexible packaging. The company has purchased a high-speed slitting machine and an inspection rewind machine from Kesheng Machinery. These machines will add to Hexxa’s existing …
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Komori International Europe B.V. and the Baumann Group have announced the opening of the first European Komori Competence Centre, located at Baumann’s headquarters in Solms. Baumann Group will also now undertake sole Germany-wide representation for Komori. Christian Baumann, Managing Director of Heinrich Baumann Grafisches Centrum GmbH & Co KG said, “We are very proud …
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Hotpack Global, the UAE-based global leader in food packaging products, has announced its plan to build one of the world’s largest sustainable packaging plants at an estimated investment of SAR 1 billion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this investment with the Kingdom’s Ministry …
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