UAE-based self-adhesive label manufacturer Sigma Middle East Labels LLC recently became the first company in the Gulf region to work with Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development. After implementing the Japanese company’s CleanPrint AWP™ water-washable flexographic plates, Sigma report impressive results. “Before we installed this configuration, we were outsourcing solvent platemaking,” …
Astron Packaging invests in world’s fastest semi-rotary die cutting system
Astron Packaging has installed a top-of-the-range digital finishing equipment from AB Graphics at its Dubai plant, thus further cementing its reputation as one of the fastest emerging companies on the global labels landscape. The new AB Graphics Digicon Series 3 complements perfectly Astron Packaging’s diverse portfolio of manufactured self-adhesive labels across industries including cosmetic, …
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Constantia Flexibles announces the acquisition of Propak in Turkey
Constantia Flexibles signed an agreement to acquire the packaging producer Propak located in Dücze, Turkey. Propak is a leading player in the European packaging industry for the snacks market operating out of one plant with approximately 360 employees and will perfectly complement Constantia Flexibles’ packaging solutions portfolio. The acquisition elevates Constantia Flexibles to one of …
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Danone launches formula milk in innovative, pre-measured tab format
Danone announces the launch of the first ever formula milk in the United Kingdom to be sold in a pre-measured tab format. Danone is introducing this format innovation in the UK in response to parents’ desire for greater convenience and ease when preparing formula milk feeds. In commenting on the launch, Gustavo Hildenbrand, General …
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Veolia Middle East shares sustainable living tips on earth day
With more than 12 months since the advent of the Covid 19 pandemic, and as the Middle East begins a slow return to normal, the organisation behind Earth Day is imploring people around the world not to return to ‘business as usual’ when it comes to our sustainable living and working practices. Running annually …
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Asahi and Esko unveil automated flexo platemaking solution at virtual.drupa
Asahi Photoproducts and Esko have showcased their breakthrough, fully automated flexo platemaking line CrystalCleanConnect at this year’s virtual.drupa event. Asahi Photoproducts has collaborated with Esko on developing the innovative flexo platemaking solution. CrystalCleanConnect fully automates the entire flexo plate production, from imaging to plate cutting, reducing the number of steps in the flexo platemaking …
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Ferrarini & Benelli to present latest digital innovation at Virtual Drupa
Ferrarini & Benelli is officially one of the exhibitors of Virtual Drupa, the digital version of the Drupa Exhibition taking place from the 20th to the 23rd of April. In an effort to boost productivity and improve digital relations, the organizers have set up a digital version of the Drupa exhibition. Ferrarini & Benelli …
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Crown sells EMEA Food and Consumer Packaging Business to KPS
KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Europe, Middle East and Africa food, aerosol and promotional packaging business (the “EMEA Food and Consumer Packaging Business” or the “Company”) from Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK, “Crown”) for €2.25 billion. Crown will retain 20% ownership of the …
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Japanese cosmetics maker plans factory complex in Egypt
Japanese sanitizer maker Saraya is set to build a USD 10 mn sanitizer and cosmetics factory complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), according to a statement by the Egypt-Japan Business Council. The complex will serve as an export base for the company’s products to MEA and other countries, in cooperation with the General …
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Milacron expands all-electric machine portfolio: launches new Fanuc Roboshot Alpha-Sib series
Milacron Injection Molding & Extrusion, announced a new addition to their all-electric offering – the FANUC Roboshot ALPHA-SiB series, which is based on the best-selling FANUC Roboshot ALPHA-SiA series and is a continuation of Milacron’s partnership with FANUC in the Americas for over 35 years. Mac Jones, President, Milacron Injection & Extrusion, explains how …