APICO inaugurates new factory in Al Kharj City, Saudi Arabia

  Arabian Plastic Industrial Company Limited (APICO), a prominent player in the plastic products industry, recently inaugurated its new factory in Al Kharj City, Saudi Arabia. The event, attended by senior officials from the company and the Balubaid Group, along with business leaders and industry pioneers, marks a significant step in APICO’s strategic expansion and …

Koenig & Bauer reports strong sales and innovations at drupa 2024

  Koenig & Bauer showcased a wide range of digital innovations and advanced printing technologies at drupa 2024, held in Düsseldorf from May 28 to June 7. CEO Dr. Andreas Pleßke noted the industry’s significant changes, emphasizing sustainability and digitalization as key themes.   Digital innovations, particularly the digital intelligence Kyana and the myKyana portal, …

Huhtamaki to consolidate UAE Flexible Packaging sites for efficiency and growth

  Huhtamaki, a global packaging company, has announced plans to consolidate its three Flexible Packaging manufacturing sites in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company will maintain one factory in Jebel Ali and expand the facility in Ras Al Khaimah. This transition is set to occur gradually during the second half of 2024.   The …

KAMA GmbH and TRESU A/S collaborate for enhanced digital finishing at drupa 2024

  KAMA GmbH in Dresden and TRESU A/S, a provider of flexible solutions for flexographic printing machines and coating technology from Denmark, have revealed their partnership at Drupa 2024. The collaboration aims to elevate digital finishing to a new level of efficiency.   KAMA will integrate a TRESU coating unit into the newly developed Hammerhead …

Heidelberg Middle East CEO Zeid Al-Jehni reflects on drupa 2024 success

  Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, sat down with Zeid Al-Jehni, CEO of Heidelberg Middle East, FZCO, at drupa 2024 to discuss the company’s achievements and industry insights.   Heidelberg Middle East, a leading player in the printing and packaging sector, marked its return to drupa after an eight-year hiatus with a strong …

Dubai Production City reports 13% growth amidst innovation focus at drupa 2024

  As drupa 2024, the world-renowned trade fair for the printing and graphics sector, draws to a close in Düsseldorf, Germany, participants reflect on the event’s significance in shaping industry innovation.   “The transformation must be led collectively from all corners of the industry, and strategic leadership, such as the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ that …

Vinsak expands footprint with new press installations at Hitech and Prakash Printers

  Vinsak, a leading regional supplier of printing and packaging equipment in Middle East, has recently secured significant deals with two prominent Indian companies, Hitech and Prakash Printers and Coaters Pvt Ltd, to enhance their printing capabilities.   Hitech, renowned in India’s security printing sector, has invested in a second 9-colour pre-owned Rotatek RK 250 …

Lebone Litho installs Fujifilm 42K Printbar Systems

  Fujifilm Integrated Inkjet Solutions has collaborated with Lebone Litho Printers (Pty) Ltd, a South African print service provider, to install three Fujifilm 42K Printbar Systems. This installation has significantly reduced production times for variable-data printing applications, drawing interest from clients seeking faster turnaround times.   Lebone Litho Printers, operating in Johannesburg with over 500 …

HP and Canva announce partnership to enhance design and printing services

  HP Inc. has announced a strategic multi-year global partnership with Canva, aimed at enhancing design and print services for Canva’s 185 million monthly users. This collaboration will enable seamless design-to-print experiences and localized printing options for a global customer base.   Cliff Obrecht, Canva’s co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, commented on the partnership, stating, …