Xeikon has revealed details of its latest Panther inkjet technology, announcing the upcoming launch of the Xeikon PX3300HD, a new 1200 dpi digital press designed for high-quality labels. Set to debut at drupa 2024, the press offers a 330mm printing width and speeds up to 70 m/min, even with high-opacity white printing. The Xeikon …
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Namaqua Wines, a prominent wine producer in the Southern Hemisphere, has partnered with SIG as its preferred supplier for carton packaging, specifically for its low-alcohol wine range. This marks Namaqua’s first investment in its own filling machine for aseptic carton packs, having previously relied on a co-packer for this process. Situated on South …
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SABIC, Napco, and FONTE have partnered to introduce Saudi Arabia’s first bread packaging made from fully recycled post-consumer plastic. This collaboration aims to promote the use of mass balance certified circular polyethylene from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio for sustainable bread bags. Napco National, a Saudi manufacturer, produces the bags using food-contact PE grades derived from …
International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK) has achieved a significant milestone in Pakistan’s packaging industry, emerging as the largest manufacturer of flexible packaging films in the country. The inauguration of its two subsidiaries, Global Packaging Films (Private) Limited (GPAK) and PETPAK Films (Private) Limited (PETPAK), held on April 23, 2024, at Quaid-e-Azam Business Park, Sheikhupura, …
UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, has received recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for three types of biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) label products for their compatibility with HDPE and PP package recycling. These include Undecorated BOPP with hotmelt adhesive, Undecorated BOPP with RW85C, and Metalized undecorated BOPP …
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Kenya plastic producers and users are addressing plastic pollution through the #LetsBeClear Innovation Challenge, led by the Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP) and WWF Kenya. The challenge aims to increase the recyclability of plastic packaging by transitioning colored plastic to clear PET and eliminating problematic additives from HDPE bottles and jars. This aligns with the …
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Following promising results from the ongoing demonstration phase, Metsä Group has announced the commencement of a pre-engineering project in tandem with the demo phase for a potential first commercial-scale factory. Muoto™ packages, renewable and recyclable bioproducts, find applications in takeaway, berry, tray, and combo packaging. Metsä Group’s innovation arm, Metsä Spring, has taken …
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PT Riau Andalan Paperboard International, a subsidiary of APRIL Group, has commenced the commissioning of its new paperboard manufacturing plant in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia. The facility, expected to be fully operational later this year, marks APRIL Group’s strategic move towards downstream diversification and sustainable business growth. The new plant, with an annual …
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Valley Water, a company operating in the Wadi El Natrun area, has recently invested in a state-of-the-art PET bottling plant to enhance its production capacity for 0.6 L and 1.5 L PET bottles. Partnering with SMI, a leading provider of bottling and packaging solutions, Valley Water aims to meet the high demand for its …
Henkel launches an engagement program on climate action for its worldwide suppliers. Henkel has announced the launch of a new initiative, “Climate Connect,” aimed at working closely with its suppliers worldwide to reduce Scope 3 emissions. The program, part of Henkel’s net-zero pathway ambition, will focus on transparent data collection, training, and targeted actions …
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