In an exclusive interview, Packaging MEA had the honour of meeting with Peter Steinbeck, CEO of Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H), and Sascha Witt, the company’s Chief Sales Officer. Throughout our conversation, they shared invaluable insights into W&H’s upcoming leadership transition, their strategic expansion across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and the fundamental importance …
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Huhtamaki, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced its participation in the Tube Recycling Project, led by Tubes Group. This initiative aims to bring about a significant change in the recycling environment for tube laminates, a challenging area in the packaging industry. Huhtamaki’s blueloop™ tube portfolio demonstrates the company’s strong commitment …
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The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has awarded Asahi Photoproducts with the prestigious Sustainability Excellence Award for its AFP™-R Reduced Solvent CleanPrint flexographic plates. These plates are recognized as a key advancement in the industry’s journey towards Solvent ZERO, the company’s commitment to sustainability by eliminating VOC-based washout platemaking and reducing energy usage and time …
Siegwerk, a leading global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the successful development of a fully recyclable mono-PE bag for dry pet food using its CIRKIT functional coatings. Collaborating with printing machine manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher and bag making and machine producer B&B, the company has produced …
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Arkema, a global specialty chemicals company, has reached an agreement to acquire Dow’s flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, a move set to bolster Arkema’s presence in the flexible packaging market. The acquisition, valued at US$150 million, encompasses a business generating approximately US$250 million in annual sales for Dow. “The proposed acquisition will significantly …
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Al Sharq Flexible Packaging returns to the spotlight at SPPP 2024, showcasing its latest advancements in the packaging industry. As a leading provider in the Middle East, Al Sharq is set to captivate attendees with its groundbreaking solutions tailored for diverse industries ranging from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals. Renowned for its versatile …
Siegwerk and Borouge have joined forces to co-develop 100% recyclable mono-material solutions, aiming to advance packaging design for a circular economy. This partnership seeks to replace multi-material packaging with advanced mono-material structures, offering the same performance while being easier to recycle. “The switch to mono-material packaging is an essential lever to ease the …
International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK) has achieved a significant milestone in Pakistan’s packaging industry, emerging as the largest manufacturer of flexible packaging films in the country. The inauguration of its two subsidiaries, Global Packaging Films (Private) Limited (GPAK) and PETPAK Films (Private) Limited (PETPAK), held on April 23, 2024, at Quaid-e-Azam Business Park, Sheikhupura, …
BOBST and Huhtamaki have teamed up to revolutionize sustainable packaging, aligning their values, missions, and skills to drive real progress. Huhtamaki, a Finnish-based global player in flexible packaging, specializes in sustainable solutions and aims to make packaging more circular. For BOBST, sustainability is integral to its vision of shaping the future of packaging, alongside …
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Al-Shamrani, a leading producer of polyethylene-based flexible packaging in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has invested in a new BOBST VISION CI flexo press to modernize its production and increase capacity. The company, established in 1994, has made significant investments in its 25,000m2 facility, which houses 28 integrated production lines for film, printing, cutting, and …
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