Mauser Packaging Solutions, a leading global industrial packaging producer, has expanded its presence in South Africa with the acquisition of a plastic drum manufacturing business in Pinetown, Kwa-Zulu Natal. Previously owned by Nampak Products Ltd and later by Eliptotime PTY Ltd, the business was officially transferred to Mauser on August 1, 2024. This …
Deinking drive transforms plastic recycling efforts
In recent years, there has been a notable surge in demand for transparent and white recyclates, driven by brands’ heightened focus on sustainability and impending EU regulations mandating recycled content in plastic packaging. Reports from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) underscore the critical necessity of …
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Women leading the change to packaging sustainability in Ghana
In this issue of Packaging MEA, we meet Dana Mosori, the Executive Director & Founder of ASASE Foundation, a Ghanaian social enterprise that is tackling plastic waste head-on by empowering women to collect and recycle plastic. Through their innovative CASHIT! program, ASASE Foundation is providing women with a sustainable source of income and employment, …
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UFlex reports strong Q1 growth in packaging films, expands global production capabilities
UFlex Limited, India’s leading flexible packaging company, has reported a notable increase in its financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company’s unaudited consolidated net revenue reached INR 36,825 million, reflecting a 12.3% year-on-year increase and a 5.3% rise compared to the previous quarter. The operational EBITDA also saw significant …
GPCA Plastics Conference 2024: Leaders unite for plastic circularity and sustainability drive
Industry leaders from the Arabian Gulf converged at the 13th annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Plastics Conference on May 13-14, 2024, at the Address Sky View Hotel in Dubai. The event served as a platform for reaffirming their commitment to collaborative efforts aimed at advancing plastic circularity, investing in Design for Recycling …
CPA celebrates inaugural year: Pioneering sustainable packaging in the Middle East
Founded on the groundwork laid by the Circle Coalition, CPA emerged in early 2023 with a mission to revolutionize the packaging value chain. Reflecting on their inaugural year, Sarma expressed pride in CPA’s theme for this year’s annual report, “Together Towards Tomorrow,” emphasizing its role in uniting diverse voices for sustainable packaging practices. …
Olympic athletes call for reusable packaging amidst sustainability debate
Around 100 Olympic athletes have signed an open letter urging major sports sponsors in the beverage industry to replace single-use plastics with reusable packaging. They argue that single-use plastics contribute to environmental pollution and pose health risks. However, experts highlight that the solution is not as straightforward as it seems. Chris DeArmitt, President …
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Ferrarini & Benelli unveils new Corona & Plasma Systems for optimized surface treatment at drupa 2024
Ferrarini & Benelli, based in Romanengo, CR, Italy, will unveil their latest innovations in Corona and Plasma treatment systems at drupa 2024, held from May 28th to June 7th (Hall 10/Booth C20). For Corona treatment, the company will showcase the Polimetal and Format surface treatment systems. Polimetal, a universal corona treatment system, is …
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 …
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Innovia Films introduces new low-density film for ice cream packaging
Innovia Films has launched a new white cavitated ultra-low-density film, VL40, designed specifically for ice cream flow wrap packaging. This film is produced at Innovia’s facility in Płock, Poland. The VL40 film is engineered to perform well on high-speed flow wrap machines, which are commonly used by ice cream manufacturers across Europe. It …
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