Plastic is indispensable in modern life, serving critical functions in food, hygiene, and medical packaging. However, the intricate material compositions of flexible packaging present substantial challenges in recycling,” highlights Dr. Lettowsky. Reifenhäuser leads with mono material solutions and advanced MDO technology, such as the 18-micron thin MDO-PE film and EVO Ultra Stretch. Our …
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Ben Daniel: Thank you Mr. Reifenhäuser for the insightful tour of your impressive factory. Could you provide a concise overview of Reifenhäuser Group’s journey from its founding to its current position in the industry? Bernd Reifenhäuser: Sure! Our history dates back to 1911 when my grandfather opened a blacksmith shop here in Troisdorf. The …
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With over a century of expertise, the Reifenhäuser Group stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability in the plastics industry. Founded in 1911 by Anton Reifenhäuser and still family-owned today, the company has evolved into a global leader with 1,750 employees worldwide across four specialized business units dedicated to films and nonwovens. …
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Tetra Pak, a leader in food packaging and processing, has partnered with Union Paper Mills (UPM) to establish the UAE’s first recycling line for carton packages. The AED 2.5 million joint investment aims to process up to 10,000 tonnes of post-consumer carton packaging annually, diverting waste from landfills and supporting the country’s sustainability goals. …
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ULMA Packaging has established a new office in Dubai, UAE, as part of its strategy to enhance its footprint in the Middle East. The move aims to provide closer support to key industries, including fresh food, ready meals, and medical devices. The Dubai office reflects ULMA’s commitment to delivering more efficient services and …
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ALPLA has inaugurated a €60 million recycling facility in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, marking its entry into South Africa’s PET recycling market. Spanning 90,000 square meters, the plant aims to produce up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET (rPET) annually starting in 2025, contributing to the country’s circular economy and meeting growing demands for sustainable packaging …
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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, 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 …
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 …
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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