Under the patronage of the Ministry of Environment, Nestlé, Diageo, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), have partnered to launch the Jordan Bottle Recovery project, managed by Development Inc. International. The launch of the project was announced in a press conference, held this month at the Four Seasons Hotel – Amman, attended …
Continue reading “Nestle and Diageo partner to launch Jordan Bottle Recovery Project”
Sidel has opened a new hub dedicated to PET recycling at its unique small-scale PET recycling pilot line in Octeville, France. Sidel to develop its understanding of PET recycling with the aim of giving comprehensive support to the market as it switches to greater use of recycled PET. Seeking carbon neutrality, the packaging industry …
Continue reading “Sidel opens hub to develop design for recycling primary packaging”
Stefan Thulin, Vice-President of Sales, tells Packaging MEA why Lüscher’s new imaging line offers the perfect combination of quality and flexibility as the transition to flexo gathers pace Packaging MEA (PMEA): Please tell us briefly about Lüscher Technologies. Stefan Thulin (ST): Lüscher was founded in 1946 in Obstalden, Switzerland, and has been engaged in …
Hotpack, the region’s largest food packaging manufacturer has planned to invest another AED 100 million to expand manufacturing operations globally and retail outlets in the region. Hotpack Global, has acquired Al Huraiz Packaging Industry (AHP), a leading corrugated carton manufacturer in the UAE. Located in Dubai Investment Park, AHP is a state-of-the-art facility …
Almarai Co. has reported a net profit after Zakat and tax of SAR 1.404 billion for the first nine months of 2022; a 10% year-on-year (YoY) rise from SAR 1.277 billion. The preliminary financial results of Almarai Company showed that its net profit increased by 13% in the third quarter of 2022, to about …
Continue reading “Almarai records net profit of SAR 1.4 bln in Q3”
LyondellBasell and Henkel have partnered to develop new reopen/reclose properties which make re-closable packaging even more convenient for consumers. The Henkel hotmelt adhesive, which is based on an innovative plastomer from LyondellBasell, is responsible for the improved reopen/reclose properties. The final hotmelt adhesive manufactured by Henkel allows for a smooth first opening while maintaining …
Continue reading “Henkel and LyondellBasell create re-closable packaging solution”
Mondelez International celebrated its 10th anniversary on 6 October with a global, enterprise-wide recommitment to its purpose of empowering people to snack right. Entering its second decade, the company is well positioned to become the global snacking leader by winning in chocolate, biscuits, and baked snacks. Dirk Van de Put, Chairman & CEO, Mondelez …
Continue reading “Mondelez celebrates 10th anniversary with growth stratergy”
In a recent move to enhance the finishing capabilities of labels, Mumbai-based Trigon Digipack has opted for Brotech CDF 420 Digital finishing machine. The company installed the first roll form Digital Press in 2015 and became a trail blazer leading the label industry’s foray into digital printing and converting of labels. In 2021, it …
Continue reading “Trigon installs Brotech Digital finishing machine”
After three decades of serving Africa and the Middle East, the regional Bobst teams gathered on 4 October to welcome local dignitaries and officials, the Swiss Ambassador to Tunisia and Libya, Bobst Group of Directors including CEO Jean-Pascal Bobst, and VIP customers in a celebration of this momentous occasion. Held at the Four Seasons …
Continue reading “Bobst Africa & Middle East celebrates 30 years of success”
Petra Cullmann, one of the key figures behind K, tells Packaging MEA how excited she is to see the return of the world’s biggest platform for the plastics industry As the world’s leading trade fair, K 2002 will on October 19-26 once again pioneer innovations and developments as well as visionary impulses. The three …
