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ABG powers RFID innovation with advanced converting solutions

  A B Graphic International (ABG), a leading finishing equipment manufacturer, continues to expand its Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) converting solutions, addressing the growing demand for efficient asset tracking systems. ABG’s portfolio enables businesses to integrate RFID tags into labels, enhancing operational efficiency and precision.   RFID technology, which combines microchips, antennas, and readers, facilitates seamless …

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Vinsak installs Rotatek Brava 450 at Paramount Labels in UAE, boosting production capacity

  Paramount Labels has enhanced its production capabilities with the installation of the Rotatek Brava 450, a state-of-the-art printing press known for its versatility and efficiency.   The Brava 450 combines advanced technology to cater to varying production demands, offering semi-rotary and full-rotary systems. This adaptability allows seamless handling of short, medium, and long print …

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UPM Raflatac launches WashOff linerless label for reusable plastic packaging

  UPM Raflatac has introduced its new OptiCut™ WashOff linerless label, expanding its direct thermal label offering for the reuse of plastic packaging. The label is designed for returnable and reusable plastic containers, including those made from PP, HDPE, and PET, used in food logistics. This product aims to meet growing demand for sustainable packaging …

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Metsä Board enhances recycling with QR code labels on packaging materials

  Metsä Board, a European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, has introduced QR codes on pallet and reel labels for all product deliveries. The initiative aims to simplify recycling by providing customers with clear, accessible information on the packaging materials accompanying their paperboard deliveries.   The QR codes link to an app detailing the …

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Krones posts strong Q3 2024 growth, highlights demand in Middle East

  Krones has reported robust financial results for the first nine months of 2024, with revenue increasing by 11.2% year-on-year to €3.87 billion, aligning with its full-year growth forecast of 9% to 13%.   The company recorded an order intake of €1.32 billion in the third quarter, slightly exceeding the previous quarter and remaining close …

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Skanem Africa opens cutting-edge eco-friendly facility in Tilisi, Limuru

  Skanem Africa has inaugurated its state-of-the-art label manufacturing facility in Tilisi, Limuru. The launch event was officiated by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Board Chairperson, Jane Karuku, alongside Vice Chairperson Hitesh Mediratta, Acting CEO Tobias Alando, and other board members. Distinguished guests and representatives from Skanem Africa were also in attendance to celebrate this …

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IGT appointed as exclusive GEW distributor in Tunisia and Algeria

  GEW has expanded its global distributor network with the appointment of Industry General Trading (IGT) as the exclusive distributor for Tunisia and Algeria. The Tunis-based company will manage GEW’s equipment, service, and spare parts in the region, effective immediately.   IGT, founded in 2009 by Ahmed Chiheb Eddine Driss, supplies raw materials, accessories, and …

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Ajanta Packaging elevates production quality with new IWASAKI TR3 press investment

  Ajanta Packaging FZC, a premium labels printer based in Sharjah, UAE, has enhanced its printing capabilities with the installation of a 6-Color IWASAKI TR3 printing press. This new addition is expected to boost production capacity and improve the quality of the company’s output.   Ajanta Packaging specializes in delivering high-quality self-adhesive labels to a …

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Packaging MEA announces its 5th edition of Prime Awards 2025: Entries now open!

      Since its inception in 2019, the PRIME Awards have gained significant prominence, with the 2023 edition receiving over 350 submissions from the MEA region. The 2025 awards will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges from leading brands, FMCG companies, academia, and sustainability experts, all committed to identifying the most innovative …

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BOBST expands global reach with new Packaging Competence Center in Italy

  BOBST has expanded its global footprint with the inauguration of a new Labels & Flexible Packaging Competence Center in Florence, Italy. This facility builds on the company’s existing efforts to advance packaging production through connectivity, digitalization, automation, and sustainability.   With 350 employees focused on narrow-to-mid web printing and converting, the new 1,200-square-meter center …

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