In helping organisations across the MENA region plan and achieve their objectives, subject matter experts at Epson are delivering insight into the megatrends that will influence the world of work until 2030. They have identified four key areas that are driving business growth in the region’s public and private sectors: automation, collaboration, sustainability, and …
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Aiming to boost plastic trade between India and UAE, the government-sponsored Plastics Export Promotion Council (Plexconcil) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Al Fajer, the organisers of Arab Plast. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in presence of Hemant Minocha, Chairman Plexconcil, Sribash Dasmohapatra Executive Director, Plexconcil, and Nadhal …
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Henkel and Shell Chemical LP have agreed to a five-year collaboration to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks used in the manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks that are based on renewable raw materials. The renewable-based surfactants will be used in Henkel’s laundry product brands, including many varieties of Persil, Purex and all brands. …
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PepsiCo has started moving its senior leadership team from Dubai to Saudi Arabia as part of plans to relocate its Middle Eastern headquarters, a top official from the company said. The snack and beverage company was one of the first major corporations to announce that it was moving its regional headquarters after the Saudi …
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A new ThermoFlexX Catena-E 80 exposure unit from XSYS has allowed the NDigitec to elevate its plate-making capabilities to new heights. By integrating this innovative UV LED technology, NDigitec can now supply customers with higher-quality digital flexo plates and enjoy faster processing times than before, while reducing plate waste and energy consumption. NDigitec (Namma …
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TOMRA’s Autosort sensor-based sorting technology to recover high-quality, high-purity value recyclates at FARZ, the first automated MRF in the United Arab Emirates. The 1,200 tons per day plant has two separate lines – one for MSW and the other for C&I waste. Six Autosort units are spread across the lines and used to identify …
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Berry Global Group has announced to be the first plastic packaging manufacturer in Europe to supply The Coca-Cola Company with a lightweight, tethered closure for its carbonated soft drinks in PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles. Bolstered by the European Union (EU) Single-Use Plastics Directive, Berry’s new tethered closure for Coca-Cola is designed to remain intact with …
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Esko-Graphics and GMG have partnered to deliver a new connection between GMG’s profiling and colour prediction solution, GMG Open- Color, and Esko’s native prepress editing software, ArtPro+. Creating a smoother and more efficient colour conversion process for packaging and label printers, trade shops and premedia houses, the ArtPro+ GMG OpenColor Connector enhances the connectivity …
Miraclon has announced a global price increase of 5% on all consumables, effective November 1. The unprecedented inflation of the costs of raw materials, utilities and labour, finance charges and business services felt by the industry globally have necessitated the increase. “Securing supply for our customers and continuing development of innovative technology that can …
There is no such thing as sustainable packaging, says Guillermo Dufranc. Rather, it is our actions, not our products, that can make a difference. It is unavoidable. The disappointment comes when they ask me: what is the most sustainable packaging? I’m not disappointed by the question, but I know my answer is going to be …
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