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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Hotpack Global recently had its Head of Sustainability, Dr. Mike Cheetham, participate in a Fireside Chat at the Emirates NBD showcase stand, Green Zone – COP28 UAE. The discussion, alongside Mr. Vivek Shah, Head of Corporate Banking, Emirates Islamic, centered on the topic of “Sustainable packaging solutions for a greener future.” This Fireside Chat …
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As COP28 concludes in Dubai, Toluna’s recent survey sheds light on the enduring commitment of UAE residents towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. The comprehensive study explores diverse perspectives, behaviors, and aspirations within the community, emphasizing a growing demand for eco-conscious products and a shared belief in collective responsibility. UAE Residents: Pioneering Sustainability Advocates Toluna’s …
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Thomas Dohse, Director of Interpack trade fair explains Packaging MEA on why this event has something for everyone No other industry trade fair can compare when it comes to representing the global packaging market in its entire variety and scope. This year, Interpack will again offer the biggest international overview of the market. …
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Packaging MEA editor Ben Daniel reports on the highlights of PRIME Awards 2022, Packaging Innovators’ Success Stories session. The inaugural edition of the Packaging Innovators’ Success Stories conference, hosted by Packaging MEA started with resounding success at Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai, on November 9, 2022. We are entering a new creative age that is portrayed …
Afra International installs its flagship new paper bag-making machine at Dubai-based printing press, promising to boost quality and speed up ROI. Afra International recently installed a new high-speed Champion Bagpro SFH 43-15H automatic sheet-fed paper bagmaking machine with auto handle fixing unit at Atlas Printing Press in Dubai. Packaging MEA learned more about the …
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As one of the leading women in packaging, Sara Alexander of Bobst is keen to see more women – and especially more young people – embrace the sector as a career choice Packaging MEA (PMEA): Please introduce yourself. Sara Alexander (SA): I have worked in the packaging industry for more than 20 years, currently as …
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Packaging MEA Editor Ben Daniel explores how plastic can take hundreds of years to degrade, which means there is no time to waste in reducing this impact. For the sake of a few minutes’ conveniences, we add a pollutant to the world that can last for hundreds of years. The statistics are damning: …
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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 …
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 …
