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Borouge partners with MBZUAI to drive AI innovation and talent development

  Borouge, a petrochemical company specializing in polyolefin solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research, foster innovation, and offer student internship opportunities.   The collaboration aims to bolster AI and digitalization initiatives at Borouge, supporting industries such as energy, healthcare, …

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Blowplast achieves 50% PCR content in lubricant bottles using ExxonMobil’s enable™ 4002

  Blowplast, a Nairobi-based converter, has successfully integrated up to 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in its blow-molded lubricant bottles, surpassing a sustainability benchmark set by East African brand owners. This milestone was achieved through the partial replacement of traditional HDPE with ExxonMobil’s Enable™ 4002 performance polyethylene.   The challenge arose when local brand owners …

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Siegwerk teams up with industry leaders to deliver innovative oxygen barrier coating or mono-material packaging

  Siegwerk, a global leader in printing inks and coatings for packaging applications, has joined forces with EPP Dubai, Borouge, and Windmöller & Hölscher to develop functional mono-material packaging structures tailored for food applications. This collaboration aims to demonstrate the efficient production of mono-material food packaging utilizing an innovative oxygen barrier, achieved through Siegwerk’s advanced …

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Windmoller & Holschers advanced MDO technology: The heart of the innovation

  Windmöller & Hölscher collaborated with EPP on the production of MDO-PE films and their structural development. This initiative underscored the integration of specialized coatings that greatly enhance the sustainability of  pouches.   EPP MDO-PE Project: Made in the UAE EPP serves as a strategic partner for W&H, and together with other collaborators, we created …

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Emirates Printing Press Dubai’s innovative MDO-PE pouches: Pioneering sustainable flexible packaging

  The flexible packaging print-converting industry has reached a significant milestone with the launch of the Machine Direction Oriented Polyethylene (MDO-PE) pouch. This journey transforms initial concepts into successful retail products through several critical stages.   Market Demand: Responding to market demands, Emirates Printing Press (EPP), a leader in responsible packaging, has introduced the innovative …

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Industry partners collaborate to implement MDO-PE technology in the UAE

  Flexible packaging has emerged as a versatile and sustainable solution, delivering substantial benefits for both manufacturers and consumers and signaling a pivotal shift in the industry. Amidst sustainability concerns, industry leaders collaborate to introduce Machine Direction Oriented Polyethylene (MDO PE) developed through innovative research and technology. MDO-PE film offers immediate sustainability benefits primarily due …

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Berry Global introduces DecoFusion™ tube: A game-changer for branding and sustainability

  Berry Global has introduced its new DecoFusion™ tube technology, designed to improve branding and sustainability in the packaging market. The patented technology allows for 360° uninterrupted artwork and features thinner sidewalls, reducing material usage while enhancing the consumer experience.   The new tubes are constructed using a hybrid technology process that combines high-resolution graphics …

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Taghleef opens Innovation Center in Italy to advance packaging film development

  Taghleef Industries has launched a new Innovation Center at its San Giorgio di Nogaro site in Italy, aiming to drive advancements in packaging film technology. The global manufacturer, known for its polypropylene-based, biobased, and biodegradable films, has established this facility to support research and foster collaboration.   The center is strategically located next to …

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Amcor and Berry announce merger to form global packaging leader

  Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. have announced an all-stock merger, creating a global packaging leader. The combined company will focus on consumer and healthcare packaging, with shareholders from Amcor and Berry holding approximately 63% and 37% ownership, respectively.   The boards of both firms have unanimously approved the merger, valuing Berry’s common …

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SABIC, iyris, and Napco unite for sustainable greenhouse roofing in Saudi initiative

  SABIC has partnered with iyris (formerly RedSea) and Napco National to develop a durable greenhouse roofing solution using certified circular polyethylene from its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. The initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s National Food Production Initiative (NFPI), aiming to enhance agricultural sustainability and food security in the region.   The greenhouse roofing utilizes SABIC® linear low-density …

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