SS Royal Kit Emirates Investment and Global Biopolymers Industries have partnered to establish Emirates Biotech, a new company focused on the production and distribution of PLA bioplastics. The firm aims to introduce sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastics across the Middle East, Africa, and India. The partnership agreement was signed by Shaikh Suhail …
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Borouge, in partnership with ADNOC and Borealis, has signed a Project Collaboration Agreement (PCA) with China’s Wanhua Chemical and its subsidiary Wanrong New Materials (Fujian) to explore the feasibility of establishing a speciality polyolefins complex in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. This proposed complex aims to produce 1.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of speciality polyolefins, …
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Novatex Limited, a Pakistan-based company, has installed its third metallizer from BOBST, the EXPERT K5 3300mm, in its factory earlier this year. This purchase continues the partnership between Novatex and BOBST, which began in 2011 with the acquisition of their first machine. The new EXPERT K5 joins another of its kind, purchased in …
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Borouge has introduced five new solutions aimed at boosting the competitiveness of the UAE’s exports, according to statements made by Khalfan Mohamed AlMuhairi, Senior Vice President, Region Middle East and Exports of Borouge. One of these solutions targets the infrastructure industry, while the remaining four are designed for advanced packaging industries to meet …
TotalEnergies, a major player in the energy sector, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by incorporating 50% post-consumer recycled polyethylene in the packaging of its premium lubricants range in Europe. The platinum-coloured bottles are produced by the company’s own polymers segment. This initiative follows a successful pilot project launched in 2021 with the …
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Sioux Falls, United States – CCL Label, a global leader in specialty label, security, and packaging solutions, has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable label materials with the recognition of its polyolefin shrink sleeve technology, EcoFloat™, by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in the United States. In the official …
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Reproflex3, a notable player in the flexographic printing industry, has announced an expansion of its partnership with XSYS, a leading provider of flexographic plates and systems. This move comes as Reproflex3 seeks to bolster its position in the global flexographic print market. Under the terms of the extended agreement, XSYS’s flexographic …
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SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has secured the 2023 R&D 100 Award, a prestigious global science and innovation accolade. The US-based R&D World magazine honored SABIC in the Mechanical/Materials category for its groundbreaking resin, which introduces a novel plastic-based design as an alternative to traditional metals. The award …
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The ALPLA Group, a globally recognized plastic packaging company, has taken another step towards bolstering its commitment to sustainability and recycling with the launch of their new brand, ALPLArecycling. Since 2005, ALPLA has been investing in its recycling capacities, and the establishment of this new brand marks a significant milestone in …
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Constantia Flexibles is proud to announce its latest pharmaceutical packaging solution, the coldform foil REGULA CIRC, a cutting-edge technology that sets a new standard for sustainability in blister packaging. Designed with circularity in mind, REGULA CIRC complies with future regulations and legislation, offering a total barrier solution that meets the highest sustainable …
