Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested in a new bottling line in Namibia, aimed at increasing the plant’s production capacity by 30%. The new line is capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour, supporting the company’s growth and efficiency. The investment also includes a new water treatment plant featuring advanced water recovery technology …
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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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Indorama Ventures has announced a collaboration with Suntory, ENEOS Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Iwatani, and Neste to launch the world’s first commercially produced PET bottles made from bio-paraxylene. The innovative bottles, made from used cooking oil, mark a significant step in sustainable packaging, with the potential to reduce CO2 emissions in PET production. Starting …
Wipak Group has announced a series of multi-million-euro investments aimed at enhancing its operations and supporting its sustainability goals. The investments, set to take place across various Wipak sites in the coming years, reflect the company’s commitment to driving innovation while reducing its environmental impact. As part of its decarbonization strategy, Wipak has …
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ProAmpac has introduced its latest sustainable technology in Europe, unveiling ProActive Recyclable FibreSculpt, a high-barrier fiber-based solution tailored for thermoforming applications across a range of products including chilled cooked meats, cold cuts, sliced cheese, and fish. Ali McNulty, market manager for ProAmpac, emphasized the significance of the new launch, stating, “ProActive Recyclable FibreSculpt …
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Coveris, a leading packaging solutions provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in thermoforming film packaging—MonoFlex Thermoform. This recyclable solution offers a sustainable alternative to the non-recyclable materials typically used in the food packaging sector. Developed from high-performance monomaterials, MonoFlex Thermoform marks a shift from non-recyclable, mixed-material thermoforming substrates, contributing to a substantial reduction …
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After a hiatus since the last edition in 2018, WM is making a comeback at the PLAST exhibition, scheduled for September 5-8. The Swiss company will occupy Hall 13, booth C31 to showcase its latest developments and innovations. The spotlight of the event will be on the evolution of WM’s renowned thermoforming machine, …
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A new ThermoFlexX Catena-E 80 exposure unit from XSYS has allowed the UAE-headquartered company to elevate its plate-making capabilities to new heights. By integrating this innovative UV LED technology, NDigitec can now supply customers with higher-quality digital flexo plates and enjoy faster processing times than before, while reducing plate waste and energy consumption. Employing …
ILLIG puts focus on flexibility and sustainability in packaging and will be presenting its latest innovative and versatile approaches to future-thinking packaging solutions. The thermoforming and packaging machine specialist will be demonstrating the entire range of possibilities in packaging development with the Illig product portfolio, which has been expanded even further. With its …
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V-Shapes, a supplier of vertically integrated products and services for convenient, hygienic and sustainable single-dose packaging, has announced that it will return to Dubai for the 2022 edition of Gulfood, which scheduled from 13 to 17 February at the Dubai World Trade Centre. V-Shapes will be located in the Trade Centre Arena, stand S-E12 …
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