Key Saudi Arabian Packaging Printers invest in latest Heidelberg Offset presses for improved efficiency

  Heidelberg’s recent successes in the Middle East’s printing and packaging industry highlight a growing trend of companies upgrading to more efficient and productive printing solutions. From Dammam to Riyadh, key players are investing in Heidelberg presses, showcasing a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. Heidelberg’s recent successes in the Middle East’s printing and packaging …

BOBST unveils Connect platform to enhance production

  BOBST has introduced BOBST Connect, a cloud-based digital platform designed to optimize printing and packaging productivity by integrating machine data with company expertise. This platform aims to place users at the center of their production process, providing real-time insights and control.   “BOBST Connect is the glue that holds all the digital solutions together, …

SML unveils upgraded EcoCompact II stretch wrap film line

  SML has introduced the EcoCompact® II, a 2-meter stretch wrap film line with significant technical advancements and a modernized design. Maintaining the compact setup, superior components, and affordability of its predecessor, the EcoCompact® II aims to meet a variety of production needs.   The original EcoCompact® debuted at the K 2010 trade fair, offering …

Yamaha Motor adopts low-carbon recycled steel for motorcycle packaging frames

  Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. will begin using low-carbon, recycled steel sheets produced in electric furnaces for motorcycle packaging frames. This marks the first time in Japan that such steel sheets are used for this purpose, according to Yamaha Motor’s research as of July 2024.   These steel sheets, manufactured by Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., …

Henkel inaugurates advanced beauty care production facility in Riyadh

  Henkel has inaugurated a state-of-the-art beauty care production facility in Riyadh, aiming to meet the rising demand for personal care products in the Middle East. The new facility will manufacture a variety of items under the Pert brand, including shampoos, conditioners, and other specialized products.   This development marks a significant step for Henkel …

UCIC demonstrates commitment to sustainability through innovative excellence

  UCIC’s journey began in 1990 with a vision to revolutionize the corrugated industry. Over the past three decades, UCIC (United Carton Industries Company) has consistently set new benchmarks for quality and service, earning the trust of customers across the MENA region. Today, UCIC stands as an unrivaled leader in corrugated manufacturing, synonymous with superior …

Insights into corrugated packaging trends in MENA

  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 …

Tetra Pak collaborates with Mengniu Group on limited edition Milk Range featuring iconic art

  Tetra Pak and Mengniu Group have introduced a limited edition Milk Deluxe Pure Milk range, showcasing 30 designs featuring masterpieces from Van Gogh and Monet. Packaged in Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 250 Edge cartons with DreamCap™ 26 closure, this special edition is available to consumers across Greater China, both online and in stores, through a …

Innovia Films introduces new low-density film for ice cream packaging

  Innovia Films has launched a new white cavitated ultra-low-density film, VL40, designed specifically for ice cream flow wrap packaging. This film is produced at Innovia’s facility in Płock, Poland.   The VL40 film is engineered to perform well on high-speed flow wrap machines, which are commonly used by ice cream manufacturers across Europe. It …

Koenig & Bauer enhances energy management in metal decoration

  Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint is introducing new energy management features aimed at boosting sustainability in the metal packaging sector. Starting with all new printing systems at its Stuttgart facility, the company will include hardware for recording energy data and the VisuEnergy X energy management system, designed specifically for print and packaging production.   The …