Corrugated packaging demand in the GCC and MENA region is on a steady rise, projecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4-6% through 2030. This growth is buoyed by a favourable business climate and robust industrial expansion in key economies like KSA and the UAE. Despite these opportunities, manufacturers face intensifying competition and …
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The Kongsberg Ultimate, a cutting-edge system launched by Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) six months ago, has received the PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Product Award in the Lasers/Routers/Cutters (4’ x 8’ or larger) category. This is the second award the technology has earned within a month, following its recognition at drupa with …
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DS Smith has partnered with Carlsberg in Poland to introduce Round Wrap corners, aiming to reduce the use of shrink film on pallets. This multi-pack packaging solution is designed to reduce CO2 emissions compared to standard corrugated multi-packs. The recyclable packaging is expected to save up to 224 tons of CO2 annually for Carlsberg …
DS Smith has achieved a milestone by winning Procter & Gamble (P&G) Excellence Awards in both the Baby Care and Home Care packaging solutions categories. This year, DS Smith stood out as the first supplier to secure wins in two categories simultaneously, among only ten finalists globally. The P&G Excellence Awards, held biennially, …
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BOBST has announced a strategic partnership with PACKITOO, a French company specializing in digital solutions for the packaging industry. This collaboration is part of BOBST’s ongoing strategy to digitalize and connect the packaging value chain, from brand owners to converters and equipment suppliers. PACKITOO’s HIPE, a web-based sales tool tailored for the packaging …
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In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its footprint in East Africa, Bobst, a global leader in packaging machinery, has announced a partnership with Multigraph Machinery Kenya Ltd. This alliance, unveiled at Drupa, signifies Bobst’s commitment to enhancing its service capabilities and market reach across the region. Multigraph Machinery Kenya Ltd., established …
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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has developed a new secondary paper packaging solution, TrayWrap, for wrapping bundles of food and drinks. This new solution replaces the plastic shrink film traditionally used in the industry. The TrayWrap, made with Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap, is now being used by a coffee brand …
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Koenig & Bauer showcased a wide range of digital innovations and advanced printing technologies at drupa 2024, held in Düsseldorf from May 28 to June 7. CEO Dr. Andreas Pleßke noted the industry’s significant changes, emphasizing sustainability and digitalization as key themes. Digital innovations, particularly the digital intelligence Kyana and the myKyana portal, …
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Heidelberg has announced a significant recovery in incoming orders following its participation in the drupa trade fair in Düsseldorf. The event attracted a global audience, resulting in a surge of orders and increased production capacity utilization, allowing HEIDELBERG to end short-time work at its German sites by June 2024. “Our drupa team impressed …
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KAMA GmbH in Dresden and TRESU A/S, a provider of flexible solutions for flexographic printing machines and coating technology from Denmark, have revealed their partnership at Drupa 2024. The collaboration aims to elevate digital finishing to a new level of efficiency. KAMA will integrate a TRESU coating unit into the newly developed Hammerhead …
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