Reifenhäuser expands field service operations in MEA region

  Reifenhäuser Group, a leading provider of plastics extrusion technology, is significantly expanding its field service operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This move follows the establishment of a sales office in the United Arab Emirates five years ago and aims to enhance local customer support.   The company is opening a …

SML unveils upgraded EcoCompact II stretch wrap film line

  SML has introduced the EcoCompact® II, a 2-meter stretch wrap film line with significant technical advancements and a modernized design. Maintaining the compact setup, superior components, and affordability of its predecessor, the EcoCompact® II aims to meet a variety of production needs.   The original EcoCompact® debuted at the K 2010 trade fair, offering …

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 …

Jafra Plastic Industries Revolutionizes Film Production with EVO Ultra Flat

    Jafra Plastic Industries, based in Amman, has successfully completed the commissioning of an EVO Ultra Flat Blown Film line. With their new line, they will primarily serve technical films, lamination film, collation shrink-wrap, flexible packaging, and barrier film for local markets and the Middle East. “The Ultra Flat technology provides the best film …

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 …

Bandera puts decades of experience to use in circular aims

Bandera is one of the most important international players in the design and manufacturing of complete lines for the extrusion of both blown films and rigid films/sheet based on flat die technology. It is now moving forward in the recycling sector, with many innovative ideas.   Bandera’s mission is “Extruding Future Plastics Now”, as it …

Syntegon Technology and SABIC launch joint packaging concept for frozen food packaging

      Syntegon Technology and SABIC have developed a sustainable packaging concept for the frozen food industry with a substantial material reduction potential. Their solution comprises the new PHS 2.0 sealing technology from Syntegon and the 20-micrometer thin biaxially oriented polyethylene (BOPE) film from SABIC. Brand owners can now substantially reduce material consumption and …

Even after 150 years, Windmöller & Hölscher continues to evolve

In an exclusive conversation with Packaging MEA editor Ben Daniel, Windmöller & Hölscher sales director Thomas Lengenberg talks about the company’s performance in 2019 and the way forward. Ben (B): How was 2019 for Windmöller & Hölscher in general, and in particular
here in the MEA region? Thomas Lengenberg (TL): 2019 in general was a very …