Tetra Pak signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Paper Mills (UPM), the UAE’s leading paper recycler, at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022, with the objective to increase the overall collection and recycling of used beverage cartons (UBC). Within the terms of this MOU, Tetra Pak will support UPM with UBC recycling capabilities including the …
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Two Dow adhesive systems commonly used for a broad range of polyethylene (PE) film packaging applications have been approved as compatible for mechanical recycling following a rigorous scientific evaluation by the non-profit, cross-industry initiative RecyClass. The approval covers solvent-free MOR-FREE L 75-300/ CR88-300 and water-borne ROBOND L-350/ CR-3 lamination adhesives1, which will add an adhesive …
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Oerlemans Packaging Group has announced to take over the activities of Papierindustrie Adriaan Dekker in oredr to expand its flexible packaging. The decision to initiate preparations for the takeover was officially ratified by Vincent Tol, managing director Adriaan Dekker and Joan Hanegraaf, CEO of Oerlemans Packaging Group on 7 November. The intention is to move …
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Hotpack Global, the UAE-based global leader in food packaging products, has launched its largest manufacturing plant in National Industries Park (NIP), Dubai. The company announced that it has invested an estimated AED 250 million into the facility. The new plant marks a significant step in Hotpack’s vision to emerge as the premier global food packaging …
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Hotpack Global, UAE’s global food packaging company, expanded its market share in the flexible packaging sector by acquiring a Comexi F2 MB flexographic printing press, and a Comexi SL2 Evolution laminator with Synaptic Closed Loop. Hotpack to further strengthen its commitment with the advanced technological solutions from Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the …
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Henkel and Siegwerk have announced to co-develop an oxygen barrier coating for more recyclable food packaging. The new solution provides outstanding performance and also enables mono-material flexible packaging that is easier to recycle, opening up exciting potential to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. The companies are preparing to launch the solution …
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Al-Kharj, Riyadh-based, Oasis Flower Plant for Plastic, a producer of PET preforms and HDPE closures in Saudi Arabia, has announced to acquire a Comexi F2 MB flexo press; this is the first joint operation between the two companies. The Asian company has decided to rely on Comexi’s experience and technology, with an aim to seek …
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Toyo Packaging, a Pakistan-based flexible packaging converter, has demonstrated the resilience, quality and power of the Bobst Rotomec 4001 gravure printing press by achieving 99.8% production efficiency in 24 hours. Established in 1989, Toyo Packaging is based at the Sindh Industrial Trading Estate, in the southern part of Karachi, Pakistan. The company employs more …
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With its IDH (Intelligent Direct Handling), Syntegon has announced a new solution for handling and portioning cookies and crackers. The Syntegon IDH is based on a newly developed picker technology using linear motors. The flexible pick-and-place machine not only ensures particularly gentle product handling, but also offers a compact design along with high output and …
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UFlex Limited has announced its business performance results for the quarter and full year ending March 2022. The company has posted a consolidated EBITDA at 734.4 cr for Q4FY22, up by 42.2% YoY whereas the consolidated net profit stood at 350.3 crore. The consolidated revenue registered a rise of 52.2% YoY to reach INR 3915.1 …
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