Rotocon has appointed Industrial Tools & Media (ITM) as its official distribution partner for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, expanding its reach across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Under the agreement, ITM will represent Rotocon’s Ecoline and Chrome series of flexographic printing presses, finishing machines, …
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ALPLApharma, a division of global packaging group ALPLA, is supplying pharmaceutical companies worldwide with high-quality plastic packaging for products ranging from eye drops to tablets. With facilities across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the company combines global capabilities with localized production. “Our growing customer base benefits from our unique expertise as a …
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Berry Global’s Printed Shrink Film Team continues to expand its role in product packaging, offering advanced shrink film solutions that combine product protection with branding capabilities. With more than 20 years of experience, the team delivers services ranging from film development and printing to technical and customer support. Their approach includes creative …
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SIG has introduced Egypt’s first full recycling system for used aseptic beverage cartons, developed in partnership with Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and startup TileGreen. The initiative aims to plug a key gap in the country’s waste management infrastructure by enabling the recycling of multi-material packaging. The new system covers the entire recycling …
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Marks & Spencer has shifted to paper packaging for its men’s essentials line, a move expected to eliminate 5.5 million plastic units from its Clothing & Home operations over the next year. The retailer has replaced plastic with recyclable, FSC-certified paper across its men’s socks, woven pyjamas, and nearly 40% of its men’s …
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Ranpak announced it will offer PaperWrap, a paper-based alternative to plastic pallet wrapping, across North America as part of its sustainable packaging lineup. The move supports companies looking to reduce plastic use in shipping and logistics. The partnership brings together Ranpak’s distribution network and PaperWrap’s European-developed pallet wrapping machines, designed to …
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TOPPAN Digital Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings Inc., has developed a color version of its Illumigram™ hologram, enhancing visual impact and counterfeit resistance. Previously available only in white, Illumigram now supports multiple fixed colors such as blue, red, and yellow. Launched in April, the new hologram targets industries combating counterfeit goods, including pharmaceuticals, …
Emirates Biotech has appointed SAMSUNG E&A as the contractor for its planned Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in Abu Dhabi. The facility, part of the Falcon PLA Project, will focus on producing biodegradable plastics and is expected to be operational by early 2028. The agreement, signed on 14 April at Emirates Biotech’s head office, marks …
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BOBST and LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG (KURZ) have announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at further developing hot-transfer stamping technologies. As part of the initiative, the NOVAFOIL 106 H hot-transfer stamping machine has been installed at KURZ’s Demo Center in Fürth, Germany. This move marks a new phase in the collaboration between …
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PETCO, in partnership with Tetra Pak®, is stepping up efforts to enhance the collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP) across South Africa. As part of its extended producer responsibility (EPR) commitments, the organization has launched recent community activations in the Free State and Western Cape to encourage the recovery of used beverage cartons. …
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