Twellium and Sidel partner to establish new packaging hub in Ghana

  Twellium Industrial Company has teamed up with Sidel to develop a new state-of-the-art packaging facility in Kumasi, Ghana. The greenfield project, which marks Twellium’s third production site, will house two complete PET packaging lines for both still and carbonated beverages. Twellium, known for producing non-alcoholic beverages such as Verna Mineral Water and brands like …

APICO inaugurates new factory in Al Kharj City, Saudi Arabia

  Arabian Plastic Industrial Company Limited (APICO), a prominent player in the plastic products industry, recently inaugurated its new factory in Al Kharj City, Saudi Arabia. The event, attended by senior officials from the company and the Balubaid Group, along with business leaders and industry pioneers, marks a significant step in APICO’s strategic expansion and …

Saudi Print & Pack 2024: Sidel unveils innovative aseptic solutions

  From May 6th to 9th, 2024, the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre will host the Saudi Print & Pack event, where Sidel, a leading provider of packaging solutions, is set to unveil its groundbreaking aseptic technologies, showcasing its regional packaging expertise.   Highlighted at stand 3-3316 in Hall 3, Sidel will present its …

Alpla Group records turnover of 5.1 billion Euros

The Alpla Group has announced a successful financial year 2022 in spite of the crisis. Sales of 5.1 billion euros exceeded the previous year’s figure by 27.5 per cent. In addition to the company’s growth strategy, the record turnover reflects the significantly higher costs for energy, materials, staff and transport.   In 2023, the packaging …

Sidel celebrates sale of its 1000th EvoBLOW

Sidel has announced the installation of its blow-moulder at StrongPack in Nigeria in early 2023 as part of a high-speed PET water line.   StrongPack has been a customer of global packaging solutions leader Sidel, since starting operations in 2018. Benefitting from an experienced, flexible and customer-focused Sidel project management team, StrongPack is now one …

Alpla begins production at new plant in South Africa

In the presence of the South African Environment Minister, the Alpla Group opened a state-of-the-art production site in Lanseria near Johannesburg. In the new headquarters for Sub-Saharan Africa, the internationally active plastic packaging specialist is merging five previous locations in South Africa under one roof.   All Alpla technologies, processes and materials are combined in …

Mai Dubai receives two Grade A certifications from Dubai Municipality

Mai Dubai, one of the leading bottled water companies in the UAE, has received two of the highest certifications from the Dubai Municipality, highlighting its efforts to ensure hygiene and a safe working environment. The company received a ‘Gold A Grade’ certification in Food Safety for its manufacturing plant and the highest rating of Grade …

SIPA strengthens base on Circular Economy and Digital platforms

In an interaction with Packaging MEA technology editor Vikram Fotedar, SIPA S.p.A Filling & Packaging Division service innovation manager Riccardo Necchi discusses details of a new digital platform that has a sustainable touch to it. Vikram Fotedar (VF): There are two basic themes. One about sustainability and companies’ initiative towards sustainability and the other is …