Henkel Polybit’s Dammam Facility Achieves Regional Milestone in Circular Manufacturing

Henkel Polybit’s Dammam facility achieves a milestone with its inaugural fully circular manufacturing hub in the IMEA region, emphasizing the company’s dedication to sustainability and innovation.   The Dammam site has achieved full circularity for waste material, marking a notable achievement for Henkel in the IMEA region. The site team has introduced a cutting-edge solution …

ePac Flexible Packaging Marks Expansion with New Plant in Accra, Ghana

  ePac Flexible Packaging, a leader in custom flexible packaging, celebrated the opening of its new Grade A 2,200 square meter production plant on Spintex Road in Accra, Ghana. The grand opening event drew nearly 150 local dignitaries, government officials, customers, and media.   Since its establishment in 2021, ePac West Africa has catered to …

Koenig & Bauer Introduces XD Pro CI Flexo Press for Sustainable Packaging Solutions

  Koenig & Bauer has unveiled its XD Pro CI Flexo press, combining Italian market expertise in flexo printing with German engineering excellence to set new standards in performance reliability, process consistency, and efficiency. The XD Pro press has been designed to address just-in-time market demands for agile short-run production of sustainable flexible packaging.   …

PepsiCo Launches Innovative Multipacks, Cutting Material Usage by 86%

      London, UK – July 18, 2023 PepsiCo, the global leader in food, snack, and beverage production, has introduced a groundbreaking multipack concept for Snack A Jacks in the United Kingdom. This innovative approach aims to reduce material waste significantly. Traditionally, Snack A Jacks have been sold in five individual portion packs housed …

Reproflex3 Extends Partnership with XSYS for Enhanced Flexographic Printing

      Reproflex3, a notable player in the flexographic printing industry, has announced an expansion of its partnership with XSYS, a leading provider of flexographic plates and systems. This move comes as Reproflex3 seeks to bolster its position in the global flexographic print market.   Under the terms of the extended agreement, XSYS’s flexographic …

Huhtamaki Introduces Chrome III Innovation for Sustainable Flexible Packaging

        In an era defined by changing regulations and a growing emphasis on environmental responsibility, leaders in the packaging industry are constantly on the lookout for innovative solutions to meet evolving market demands.   In response to these challenges, Huhtamaki, a key player in the packaging industry, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation …

EU Enacts 16th Amendment to Food Contact Plastic Regulation for Enhanced Food Safety

The European Commission has taken a significant step toward bolstering food safety by introducing the 16th Amendment to the Food Contact Plastic Regulation (EU 2023/1442). This regulatory update, recently published by the European Commission, brings about vital changes to substance authorizations and introduces new substances within the framework of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. The …

Packaging specialist Alpla launches new ALPLA recycling brand

        The ALPLA Group, a globally recognized plastic packaging company, has taken another step towards bolstering its commitment to sustainability and recycling with the launch of their new brand, ALPLArecycling. Since 2005, ALPLA has been investing in its recycling capacities, and the establishment of this new brand marks a significant milestone in …

Dantex announces digital distributor partnership for South Africa

Dantex Group, a leading provider of digital print technology for the packaging industry, has announced a strategic distributor partnership with Kamboo Marketing, a renowned supplier of equipment and consumables based in South Africa. This collaboration signifies a major expansion for Dantex in the South African market and aims to bring state-of-the-art digital print solutions to …

Huhtamaki Introduces Sustainable Flexible Packaging Innovation with Focus on Mono-Material Solutions

    Global packaging solutions company Huhtamaki has unveiled its latest groundbreaking technology in the form of sustainable flexible packaging. The innovative packaging, available in Paper, PE, and PP Retort options, represents a game-changing development that combines best-in-class protection, full recyclability, and affordability.   Dr. Marco Hilty, President of Flexible Packaging at Huhtamaki, emphasized the …