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 …
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Valley Water, a company operating in the Wadi El Natrun area, has recently invested in a state-of-the-art PET bottling plant to enhance its production capacity for 0.6 L and 1.5 L PET bottles. Partnering with SMI, a leading provider of bottling and packaging solutions, Valley Water aims to meet the high demand for its …
Italian plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers, represented by the trade association Amaplast, closed 2023 with a record-breaking turnover of 4.8 billion euros, marking a 2.8% increase over 2022. This achievement, driven primarily by exports, confirms the industry’s strong global standing. However, the domestic market experienced a decline of 7.5% compared to 2022, signaling potential …
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Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has achieved a significant milestone in the food packaging industry with the launch of the first food packaging trays made entirely from 100% recycled PET (rPET) derived exclusively from trays. This breakthrough, part of kp’s Tray2Tray® initiative, marks a departure from the previous practice of using increasingly higher proportions of recovered …
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DuPont™ Cyrel® Flexographic Solutions has revealed plans to implement a price increase of up to 7% on selected Cyrel® plates, Cyrel® Round photopolymer sleeves, and Cyrel® Flexosol-i washout solvent, effective from April 15th, 2024. “Significant inflationary challenges combined with geopolitical influences and increases in labor, freight, and warehousing costs are impacting DuPont™ Cyrel® …
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Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability initiative, has successfully reduced the usage of nearly 18 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in just two years since its launch. The initiative, launched on 15 February 2022 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, aims to reduce the utilisation …
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NETSTAL Maschinen AG has been officially acquired by Krones AG, marking the completion of the sale process that began with the signing of the purchase agreement on February 6, 2024. As of March 28, 2024, NETSTAL, along with all its employees, sales, and service units, is now part of Krones AG. The acquisition …
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Amcor, a global leader in packaging solutions, has partnered with Stonyfield Organic and Cheer Pack to launch the first all-polyethylene (PE) spouted pouch. This innovative collaboration aims to offer a more sustainable packaging option without compromising performance. The new pouch replaces Stonyfield Organic’s previous multi-laminate structure with a more responsible design for its …
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Berry Global, Inc. marks Global Recycling Day by highlighting its strides towards sustainable packaging and collaboration across the value chain. The company aims to foster recyclable design and circularity innovations, advancing towards a net-zero and circular economy. Collaborating with partners, Berry focuses on boosting recycled content in packaging and investing in regional infrastructure for …
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Procter & Gamble (P&G) is celebrating Global Recycling Day by highlighting its ongoing efforts to reduce, reuse, replace, and recycle product packaging. The company aims to enhance consumer experience while reducing its environmental impact. “Our teams designing products and packaging are guided by our consumers’ needs and our Ambition 2030 goals,” said a spokesperson. …
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