Marbach has secured the EcoVadis Silver Medal for the second consecutive year, ranking among the top 15% of companies worldwide evaluated for sustainability. This recognition underscores Marbach’s dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices. EcoVadis, a leading provider of corporate sustainability ratings, has tightened its evaluation criteria compared to previous years, making …
UPM Raflatac eliminates BPA and BPS in direct thermal laminates
UPM Raflatac, a global provider of self-adhesive label materials, has announced the removal of Bisphenol-A (BPA) and Bisphenol-S (BPS) developers from all direct thermal laminate products manufactured in North America. This step aligns with growing regulatory requirements and the company’s commitment to sustainability and product safety. BPA and BPS, commonly used in the …
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XSYS expands conversion to sustainable nyloflex® eco series
XSYS has announced further progress in converting its traditional flexo printing plates to the more sustainable nyloflex® eco series, introducing two new analog plates: nyloflex® eco ACT and nyloflex® eco FAC. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to advancing sustainability in flexo printing. Designed for analog imaging, the new plates incorporate XSYS’ …
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Koenig & Bauer introduces inline coating thickness control for MetalCoat 483
Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint has launched an inline coating thickness control system for its MetalCoat 483 machines, aiming to enhance precision in coating applications for metal packaging production. The innovation allows for real-time measurement and automatic adjustment, ensuring consistent coating layer thickness, reducing waste, and optimizing coating material usage. Traditional methods of manually …
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Victory Packaging rebrands as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions
Victory Packaging, a legacy provider of packaging and related services across North America for over five decades, has rebranded as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions. The change reflects the company’s evolution from a distributor to a comprehensive packaging solutions provider. The rebranding follows the July 2024 merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, forming Smurfit …
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Sustainability at forefront as industry leaders discuss Innovation & Circular Economy in Packaging
At the recent Gulfood Manufacturing Food-Tech Summit, sustainability dominated discussions as packaging industry leaders gathered to explore innovative solutions that balance environmental responsibility with economic feasibility. Moderated by Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, the panel featured experts from packaging material producers, machine manufacturers, and converters. Together, they tackled pressing issues such as …
Breaking Barriers in Packaging: Vaishali Malde on Innovation, Sustainability, and Empowering Women
In the world of packaging, where innovation and sustainability drive change, Vaishali Malde has carved out an inspiring path. As Manager of Technical Sales and Sustainable Application Development at Packaging Industries Limited (PIL), Vaishali brings over nine years of experience to the forefront of flexible packaging. In this exclusive Packaging MEA interview, Usha …
Coca-Cola Al Ahlia partners with Emerge for solar energy at Al Ain facility
Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company, in partnership with Emerge—a joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group—has inaugurated a 1.8 MW solar power plant at its production facility in Al Ain. The project, unveiled during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, underscores the company’s commitment to renewable energy and aligns with the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030. …
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Mondi secures 10 WorldStar awards for 2025 packaging innovations
Mondi, a global player in sustainable packaging and paper, has earned recognition at the 2025 WorldStar Packaging Awards, with 10 of its innovative products receiving accolades. The awards, hosted annually by the World Packaging Organisation, honor excellence in packaging design and technology worldwide. “Mondi receiving more WorldStar awards than ever before highlights the …
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Is Plastic Fantastic? Part 2: The rPET Revolution in the Middle East – Drivers, Technology, and Challenges
In Part 1 of “Is Plastic Fantastic?”, we examined the regulatory hurdles of plastic sustainability in the Middle East. Now, we explore the region’s growing adoption of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), driven by environmental concerns, shifting consumer preferences, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. As Middle Eastern businesses adapt to new packaging standards, rPET is …