Majan Printing & Packaging, located in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, is the largest duplex board converter in the Gulf region. Today Majan represents one of Dynagraph’s major customers, having bought 16 Manroland machines since the company was established in 1996, with more than 50 printing units in production. Among these was Majan’s …
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Iggesund Paperboard’s new InverformTM for ready-made food packaging trays ticks all the boxes for sustainability and performance. Made from pure cellulose fibres, Inverform has been specifically developed for pressed and folded trays used in food packaging. Inverform has an exceptional formability and is the ideal replacement for traditional plastic trays. “Iggesund Paperboard has a …
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As consumers continue to champion sustainability, brands and businesses are finding themselves deeper in the era of the value-driven consumer, with shoppers increasingly in favour of buying products that do not have a negative impact on the environment. In search of more sustainable solutions, Multivac and DS Smith teamed up to …
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During the coronavirus crisis, diemaker Marbach has reduced application support through on-site customer visits. To continue supporting customers during a time of continuing heavy restrictions in most countries, Marbach has expanded its digital customer support. Application support is available via visual media. Digital customer support is flexible and can be carried out …
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Smurfit Kappa has launched an innovative and sustainable new pack that keeps frozen and chilled foods fresh throughout the supply chain. Made from a 100% paper-based combination of Hexacomb and corrugated, the Thermo Box keeps frozen food, including fish, at temperatures similar to expanded polystyrene (EPS) boxes. Smurfit Kappa was approached …
The Federation of Paper and Graphics participated in a virtual meeting and webinar to promote the paper and graphics sector in the Arabian Peninsula and to encourage collaboration between Italy and Oman. The webinar was organised by the Embassy of Oman in collaboration with the ICE Dubai and the ICE Muscat. The general …
Mondi Paper Bags, part of Mondi Group, a leading global packaging and paper manufacturer, has acquired two paper bag lines from Helwan Cement Company and InterCement Sacs, two major cement producers in Egypt. The acquired production lines will increase Mondi’s capacity by approximately 60-80 million bags annually and strengthen Mondi’s position in the Middle …
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As chocolate producers and brand owners look to lower their environmental impact, Stora Enso’s new plastic-free, lightweight board designed for premium packaging, helps customers decrease their carbon footprint and meet the needs of consumers looking for eco-friendly products. Performa Light™ by Stora Enso is a renewable and recyclable board for premium folding cartons typically used …
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Leading Iraqi dairy and beverages company, Zaki Group launched a new range of flavoured and fresh milk varieties under their brand ‘YOMME Abtalona” in SIG’s combiblocXSlim 150ml carton packs. The new products are the first aseptic milk locally produced in Iraq and will be the first range of a growing portfolio of flavoured milk released …
On the surface, web-to-pack printing looks a fanciful idea. But on the contrary, if done right, it can smooth the process and reduce costs for both shop and customer alike, and early adopters are already reaping the benefits. “They said it was impossible…” This might not be the most imaginative way of starting a story …
