Amcor has announced the appointment of Peter Konieczny as its Chief Executive Officer. Konieczny has served as Interim CEO since April 2024 and will be nominated for election as a director at the company’s Annual Meeting in November. Graeme Liebelt, Amcor’s Chairman, expressed confidence in Konieczny’s leadership. “Peter has demonstrated exceptional leadership in …
Husky Technologies names Bradley Selleck as new CEO, John Galt transitions to Chairman
Husky Technologies has announced a leadership transition, with current Chief Operating Officer Bradley Selleck set to take over as CEO on October 1, while long-serving CEO John Galt will assume the role of Chairman. Husky, a global provider of solutions for the beverage, consumer goods, and medical device markets, is part of Platinum Equity’s …
Fosber partners with Print & Pack TEC to expand Middle East presence
Fosber S.p.A. has announced the appointment of a new agent for key markets in the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait. The company has partnered with Print & Pack TEC, a provider of solutions and services for the paper converting and corrugated industries in the region. …
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Reifenhäuser expands field service operations in MEA region
Reifenhäuser Group, a leading provider of plastics extrusion technology, is significantly expanding its field service operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This move follows the establishment of a sales office in the United Arab Emirates five years ago and aims to enhance local customer support. The company is opening a …
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Gulf Capital sells stake in Middle East Glass after significant growth
Gulf Capital has divested its strategic stake in Middle East Glass S.A.E. (MEG) to MENA Glass Holdings Limited. This move comes following a notable expansion in MEG’s operations and financial performance during Gulf Capital’s holding period. MEG, now the largest glass packaging manufacturer in the Middle East and the second largest in Africa, …
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Agfa to unveil new packaging innovations at PRINTING United
At PRINTING United in Las Vegas from September 10-12, 2024, Agfa will showcase its latest advancements in inkjet print production, focusing on new packaging technologies designed to enhance efficiency and precision. The company will debut the MAX Bots for the Tauro H3300 UHS, which now integrates robotic automation to streamline substrate handling. These …
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XSYS acquires MacDermid Graphics Solutions, appoints new CEO
XSYS has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the MacDermid Graphics Solutions business and the appointment of a new CEO. The transaction involves purchasing certain shares and assets from subsidiaries of Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ESI), including MacDermid Graphics Solutions, for an enterprise value of approximately $325 million. The deal has received …
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Label Link advances digital printing capabilities with new acquisition
Label Link, a prominent wholesale label printer based in South Africa, has furthered its digital transformation by acquiring a second SCREEN Truepress LABEL 350UV SAI-S. This purchase follows a successful partnership with ROTOCON, a local provider of SCREEN digital inkjet solutions. Founded in 2003, Label Link has become a key player in Cape …
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Flint Group appoints Pepijn Dinandt as CEO
Flint Group has announced the appointment of Pepijn Dinandt as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 September 2024. With three decades of leadership experience across various industries, Dinandt brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. Dinandt expressed enthusiasm about his new position, stating, “I am honoured to lead such a well-established company …
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The CIRCLE Alliance: Scaling packaging circularity to reduce plastic waste
Unilever, USAID, and EY have launched the CIRCLE Alliance, a $21 million public-private initiative designed to address plastic pollution. The alliance aims to support entrepreneurs and small businesses across the plastics value chain in reducing plastic use and advancing circular economies. The CIRCLE Alliance will focus on scaling solutions that combat plastic waste, …
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