ULMA Packaging has established a new office in Dubai, UAE, as part of its strategy to enhance its footprint in the Middle East. The move aims to provide closer support to key industries, including fresh food, ready meals, and medical devices. The Dubai office reflects ULMA’s commitment to delivering more efficient services and …
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ALPLA has inaugurated a €60 million recycling facility in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, marking its entry into South Africa’s PET recycling market. Spanning 90,000 square meters, the plant aims to produce up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET (rPET) annually starting in 2025, contributing to the country’s circular economy and meeting growing demands for sustainable packaging …
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UK-based sustainable packaging company Frugalpac is in discussions with South Africa’s CTP Packaging to establish a strategic partnership aimed at introducing Frugalpac’s low-carbon paper bottles to the South African market. The initiative seeks to reduce the carbon footprint of the country’s drinks industry. Frugalpac’s Frugal Bottle, made from 94% recycled paperboard and a …
Blowplast, a Nairobi-based converter, has successfully integrated up to 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in its blow-molded lubricant bottles, surpassing a sustainability benchmark set by East African brand owners. This milestone was achieved through the partial replacement of traditional HDPE with ExxonMobil’s Enable™ 4002 performance polyethylene. The challenge arose when local brand owners …
Founded in 1954, Comexi has established itself as a pioneering force in the flexible packaging industry, dedicated to providing innovative solutions for diverse market needs. Headquartered in Girona, Spain, Comexi specializes in the design, production, and marketing of advanced printing and converting equipment, making it a key player on the global stage. As a …
Siegwerk, a global leader in printing inks and coatings for packaging applications, has joined forces with EPP Dubai, Borouge, and Windmöller & Hölscher to develop functional mono-material packaging structures tailored for food applications. This collaboration aims to demonstrate the efficient production of mono-material food packaging utilizing an innovative oxygen barrier, achieved through Siegwerk’s advanced …
Windmöller & Hölscher collaborated with EPP on the production of MDO-PE films and their structural development. This initiative underscored the integration of specialized coatings that greatly enhance the sustainability of pouches. EPP MDO-PE Project: Made in the UAE EPP serves as a strategic partner for W&H, and together with other collaborators, we created …
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The flexible packaging print-converting industry has reached a significant milestone with the launch of the Machine Direction Oriented Polyethylene (MDO-PE) pouch. This journey transforms initial concepts into successful retail products through several critical stages. Market Demand: Responding to market demands, Emirates Printing Press (EPP), a leader in responsible packaging, has introduced the innovative …
Flexible packaging has emerged as a versatile and sustainable solution, delivering substantial benefits for both manufacturers and consumers and signaling a pivotal shift in the industry. Amidst sustainability concerns, industry leaders collaborate to introduce Machine Direction Oriented Polyethylene (MDO PE) developed through innovative research and technology. MDO-PE film offers immediate sustainability benefits primarily due …
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The packaging and label printing market has emerged as a critical driver for the future of the global printing industry, with a total estimated value of $504.9 billion in 2024, according to Smithers. This represents a significant growth trajectory, in contrast to declining traditional publication and graphics segments, as rising demand for packaged goods …
