Virtual shows are a necessity for now, but our industry depends on trade fairs. Packaging MEA Chief Editor Ben Daniel looks at the realities and possibilities of the live events scene returning vs. digital events. The coronavirus pandemic has affected almost every country and most major industries. Packaging is no exception. Many live events …
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Combined polypropylene grades from Borouge and Borealis are enabling customers to produce fabric used for facemasks and other PPE items, as the coronavirus crisis continues to hit the UAE and beyond. With the Covid-19 situation evolving globally, Borouge, a leading UAE-based petrochemical company that provides innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, has produced a quantity of …
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Maggi has become the first major brand to use recyclable paper packaging to wrap individual bouillon cubes, for its organic range in France. The paper used for the wrapper is from sustainable sources – pulp and paper mills certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification – and …
SAPIN offers attractive designs and a tempting treat to raise awareness of a condition which affects millions of women. By Doaa bin Thabit, Contributing Editor, Packaging MEA SAPIN – the Saudi Arabian Packaging Industry WLL – is not only a regional leader in can manufacturing in the Middle East, it is also a staunch …
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A shortage of resources and global climate change are critical topics within the packaging industries. Flint Group is pleased to collaborate with Soma and Marvaco to produce eco-friendly, full high definition, Expanded Gamut Print (EGP) on film samples to support the recent Soma Online Product Launch webinar. During this seminar, real-time printing of two demanding …
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“Esko, a leading developer of integrated software and hardware solutions for the global print and packaging industry, has unveiled a virtual hub from which to launch its 2020 innovations. Users can explore Esko’s 2020 portfolio via a virtual environment where insights and technical information is delivered in a fresh and exciting way. The hub …
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Avery Dennison has promoted Hassan Rmaile to vice-president and general manager of Label and Graphic Materials Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Mr.Rmaile replaces Jeroen Diderich, who has relocated to the US to take the role of VP/ GM, LGM North America. In his previous roles, Mr.Rmaile delivered a strong long term vision for …
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Based on recent analysis of the emerging generic pharmaceuticals market, Frost & Sullivan has recognised Saudi Arabia-headquartered Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals with the 2020 KSA Company of the Year Award for its operational excellence and expanded product portfolio and footprint. Implementing best practices such as the corporate governance and setting up its own R&D center, recruiting …
Sabic, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has launched a sustainable packaging solution for frozen food which combines a new polyethylene (PE) grade with innovative film production technology. Compared to conventional blow PE film solutions, it offers significantly higher throughput and also has potential for downgauging, making it attractive from both a commercial and …
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All eggs may look the same from the outside, but the way they hit the pan is always different. This has inspired Clara y Ema to launch newly designed egg boxes, with each one showing a different shape of fried egg. This also represents how Clara y Ema’s chickens are free range – allowing them …
