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 …
Tetra Pak Arabia: Putting the world and its people first
Niels Hougaard, Managing Director of Tetra Pak Arabia, explains Packaging MEA on what the company is doing to make food packaging more sustainable, efficient and better for the planet Packaging MEA (PMEA): Tell us a bit about your new fibre-based barrier to replace the aluminium layer, and how it helps Tetra Pak meet its …
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You’ve got to be flexible!
Trevor Robinson, Global Head of Marketing, OQ, explains the three main trends driving the future of the sector From leaves to wooden boxes, glass to aluminium to plastic, packaging has evolved with every generation and continues to do so. Flexible packaging has developed to encompass the requirements of modern living, optimising retail operations …
Identifying the keys to carving a niche
Claudia Benelli, President, Ferrarini & Benelli, explains to Packaging MEA her vision and strategy, which blends the personal touch with putting a premium on keeping up to speed with the latest technologies From her office in the headquarters of the company in Romanengo, Italy, Claudia Benelli oversees the operations of Ferrarini & Benelli, a …
Education key as we search for the optimum
WPO Vice-President and LibanPack director Soha Atallah understands the difficult balance between safe and sustainable packaging but is sure a solution can be found with investment and awareness Already a major player in the Lebanese food industry and an international packaging expert, Soha Atallah wanted to help such businesses overcome obstacles to export and …
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Increasing the prestige of personalisation
A powerful new partnership promises to be a major player in MEA as is combines a familiar approach with the newer trends for sustainability and short-run customisation HP and Dynagraph have announced a collaboration to introduce HP Indigo and PageWide Press (PWP) technology to the UAE market. HP Indigo 7K digital press offers endless …
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Arabian Flexibles receives ISCC certification
General Manager Rohit Garg tells Packaging MEA Editor Ben Daniel how this recognition proves the company is leading the way in sustainability. From its facility in Al Rashidya, Dubai, Arabian Flexible, part of the Saif Al Ghurair Group, supplies customers across the GCC, MENA and even as far afield as Europe and Asia with …
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Versatility in a time of coronavirus
Wassim Labban, Vice President of Rigid Packaging for EEMEIA, SEA, ANZ at Husky, tells Packaging MEA how the company has helped its customers to not only survive but thrive by embracing the changes brought about by Covid-19 Ben Daniel (BD): It’s great to get back to regular business in the wake of the pandemic. …
We aim to ensure positivity and success
Packaging MEA speaks with Mohnish Rikhy, President of United Carton Industries Company (UCIC) in Jeddah, about embracing digital, meeting the pandemic challenge, and more Packaging MEA (PMEA): Can you share UCIC’s recent progress in packaging print-converting, especially from a post-Covid standpoint? Mohnish Rikhy (MR): The past 18 months have been tough on everybody. My …
Two sides of a team explain MEA vision
Mark Andy MEA director Ian Pollock speaks to Packaging MEA on how Mark Andy and and FIG had a shared goal to expand into MEA, and as they already worked so well together, it made perfect sense to partner up Mark Andy, a pioneer of the graphic arts and printing industries boasting nearly 75 …