Thomas Dohse, Director of Interpack trade fair explains Packaging MEA on why this event has something for everyone No other industry trade fair can compare when it comes to representing the global packaging market in its entire variety and scope. This year, Interpack will again offer the biggest international overview of the market. …
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Bobst to participate at Interpack 2023 taking place in Düsseldorf from 4-10 May. The company’s innovations will be a major presence throughout the tradeshow, with several samples and machines shown at stands across the exhibition. oneBARRIER PrimeCycle At several stands, companies will present converted samples of packaging using oneBARRIER PrimeCycle – a polymer-based mono-material …
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Informa has announced to have reached an agreement with Charterhouse Capital Partners and other shareholders to acquire Tarsus, one of the leading international B2B group, for an initial enterprise value of $940m. Tarsus owns and operates a portfolio of over 160 live and on-demand B2B event brands, with a focus on growing, specialist B2B …
The Circular Packaging Association (CPA), a public-private partnership across the packaging value chain, has announced its official launch in the UAE. The launch planned ahead of Global Recycling Day on 18 March was officiated by Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, in addition to representatives from the Circular …
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Metsä Board Corporation have announced the winners of ‘Better with Less – Design Challenge 2022-2023’. A jury of package design experts chose two submissions to share first place: ‘Kid’s Headphones Packaging,’ by designer Kitty Ching and the ‘Cardboard Protecting Filler,’ by designers, Marcin Michalski, Monika Klimpel and Adrian Olejnik. The international packaging design competition …
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Al Ain Water, the UAE’s leading water brand announced the launch of its new water bottle, which is made of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) at Gulfood, . This new 100% rPET bottle is the first to be locally produced by a UAE brand. PET is a highly recyclable plastic material, and when recycled it …
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Agthia Group, one of the region’s leading food & beverage companies, participated at the Gulfood 2023, which was held in Dubai from 20 to 24 February 2023. Agthia showcased its full brand portfolio across the water, food, snacking, and protein business verticals; underscoring a significant increase in its product offerings and strengthened regional presence …
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Sabic, one of the global leaders in the chemical industry introduced two new LNP CRX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins which offer a distinct combination of robust chemical and impact resistance, thin-wall transparency, dimensional stability and processability at MD&M West 2023. In device applications such as clear covers, screens and display lenses, the new materials …
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Nicola Wagstyl SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER MEA, SIG COMBIBLOC SIG launched the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier Signature EVO packaging materials for aseptic carton packs – Signature EVO at PRIME Awards 2022. This represents the evolution of aseptic cartons with no aluminium layer. The highlight of the presentation was how the new structure can be a solution …
François Martin BOBST GROUP MARKETING & COMMUNICATION MANAGER, PL NARROW MID WEB MARKETING DIRECT All brand owners are asking for faster turnaround times, so we are moving from flexo to the digital print process. We have substrate shortages and price increases, so we need to deal with waste in a meaningful way and we …
