IGT appointed as exclusive GEW distributor in Tunisia and Algeria

  GEW has expanded its global distributor network with the appointment of Industry General Trading (IGT) as the exclusive distributor for Tunisia and Algeria. The Tunis-based company will manage GEW’s equipment, service, and spare parts in the region, effective immediately.   IGT, founded in 2009 by Ahmed Chiheb Eddine Driss, supplies raw materials, accessories, and …

Domino launches Vx350i high-speed thermal transfer overprinter for flexible packaging

  Domino Printing Sciences has introduced the Vx350i, a high-speed, high-performance thermal transfer overprinter designed for flexible packaging applications. The Vx350i is part of Domino’s Vx-Series range and features improved printhead technology, enabling faster printing with both standard and resin-based thermal transfer ribbons. This ensures the production of high-quality, scratch-resistant codes without compromising on production …

Mondelēz and Amcor launch 80% recycled plastic packaging for Cadbury bars

  Mondelēz International has announced a significant sustainability initiative for its Cadbury brand, collaborating with packaging leader Amcor to introduce advanced recycled plastic packaging for its core sharing bars. Starting in 2025, the iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk bars, produced in Bournville and Coolock and distributed across the UK and Ireland, will be wrapped in packaging …

UV to UV LED: A Question of ‘When’ not ‘If’ Solutions by AFRA and Zeller+Gmelin to support Narrow Web printers transition from UV to UV LED

  A significant leap for the label printing industry in the Middle East, Afra Intl. has partnered with Zeller + Gmelin to make LED curing technology commercially viable, enhancing both quality and performance in flexo label printing.   As the exclusive partner of IUV LED systems, AFRA stands at the forefront of innovation, while Zeller …

Ajanta Packaging elevates production quality with new IWASAKI TR3 press investment

  Ajanta Packaging FZC, a premium labels printer based in Sharjah, UAE, has enhanced its printing capabilities with the installation of a 6-Color IWASAKI TR3 printing press. This new addition is expected to boost production capacity and improve the quality of the company’s output.   Ajanta Packaging specializes in delivering high-quality self-adhesive labels to a …

Integrated Plastics pioneers innovative F&B solutions addressing food safety and sustainability challenges

  Integrated Plastics Packaging (IPP) has emerged as a key player in the flexible packaging industry, boasting over 25 years of experience in providing tailored solutions for global brands. Based in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Industrial Park, IPP manufactures customized packaging materials that cater to diverse sectors, including food, hygiene, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and construction.   …

BOBST launches new subsidiary in Algeria to enhance customer support

  BOBST, a prominent supplier of substrate processing, printing, and converting equipment, has announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, Bobst Algiers, in Algeria. This move aims to improve customer support and service for the expanding North African packaging and labeling markets.   The inauguration event for Bobst Algiers will welcome customers and partners, providing …

ProAmpac launches RotiBag for sustainable food-to-go packaging

  ProAmpac has introduced the RotiBag, a flexible packaging solution designed as an alternative to traditional clamshell containers. The RotiBag, available in conventional, recycle-ready, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) structures, aims to reduce material use and enhance sustainability for grab-and-go food items like rotisserie chicken.   “The RotiBag addresses a need in the food retail market …

BOBST expands global reach with new Packaging Competence Center in Italy

  BOBST has expanded its global footprint with the inauguration of a new Labels & Flexible Packaging Competence Center in Florence, Italy. This facility builds on the company’s existing efforts to advance packaging production through connectivity, digitalization, automation, and sustainability.   With 350 employees focused on narrow-to-mid web printing and converting, the new 1,200-square-meter center …

SABIC, Lamb Weston, and OpackGroup collaborate on sustainable packaging from used cooking oil

  SABIC has partnered with Lamb Weston and OpackGroup to develop sustainable packaging for frozen potato products. The initiative employs bio-renewable polyethylene (PE) made from used cooking oil (UCO), aiming to reduce the carbon footprint and thickness of packaging materials.   The new packaging contains at least 60% polymer derived from UCO, demonstrating a closed-loop …