Neopac, a provider of packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, beauty, and oral care industries, will showcase its new Polyfoil® Mono-Material Barrier (MMB) Mini tubes at CPhI Milan, taking place from October 8-10. The new tubes, now available in diameters ranging from 13.5mm to 16mm, expand the company’s portfolio of high-barrier, mono-material packaging solutions. …
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The 13th edition of Paperworld Middle East, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, concluded on 14 November 2024, showcasing key trends in the paper, stationery, and packaging sectors. The event, the largest of its kind in the Middle East, emphasized the growing demand for paper products and sustainable packaging solutions in the MEA …
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a leader in sustainable packaging, has launched the kpNext® MDR1, a new medical device packaging film designed to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging solutions in healthcare. The kpNext® MDR1 film offers performance comparable to traditional medical device packaging, including clarity, device protection, and ease of processing. What …
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SIG has received formal recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for its SIG Terra RecShield D bag-in-box package. This package, designed for post-mix beverages such as syrup, has been acknowledged for meeting high recyclability standards outlined in the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability. The APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition validates …
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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 …
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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 …
Billerud has expanded its medical paper portfolio with the introduction of MediKraft SealBase, a surface-treated medical paper. This product broadens Billerud’s offerings in medical paper and will be showcased at the COMPAMED trade fair in Düsseldorf in mid-November. MediKraft SealBase is produced at Billerud’s Skärblacka mill in Sweden using pure virgin fiber and …
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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 …
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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 …
Almarai, a leading dairy and food company in the Middle East, has named SIG as its strategic partner for a five-year expansion aimed at strengthening market presence and advancing sustainable innovation. The partnership, marking two decades of collaboration, will see SIG providing flexible manufacturing solutions aligned with Almarai’s sustainability targets. The alliance emphasizes …
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