Heidelberg Middle East CEO Zeid Al-Jehni reflects on drupa 2024 success

  Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, sat down with Zeid Al-Jehni, CEO of Heidelberg Middle East, FZCO, at drupa 2024 to discuss the company’s achievements and industry insights.   Heidelberg Middle East, a leading player in the printing and packaging sector, marked its return to drupa after an eight-year hiatus with a strong …

Splashjet showcases innovative printing inks at drupa 2024

  At drupa 2024, Splashjet Inkjet Ink Private Limited is presenting its latest offerings in digital printing and packaging inks. The company is featuring a range of dye and pigment inks specifically designed for the industrial inkjet sector, aimed at meeting the diverse needs of the commercial packaging industry.   These inks are developed to …

Emirates Energy Award 2023-2025 recognizes innovative environmental practices

  The Emirates Energy Award celebrated World Environment Day, an initiative by the United Nations Environment Programme, highlighting global environmental challenges and engaging communities to preserve natural resources and biodiversity.   Aligned with the World Environment Day’s theme, ‘Our Land. Our Future. We are Generation Restoration,’ the Emirates Energy Award promotes innovative practices that protect …

Asahi Photoproducts champions sustainability at drupa 2024

  Düsseldorf, June 2024 — At drupa 2024, Asahi Photoproducts made a significant impact with its innovative and sustainable solutions. Packaging MEA’s Ben Daniel spoke with Dieter Niederstadt, Technical Marketing Manager at Asahi Photoproducts, to explore the company’s latest advancements and their reception at the trade fair.   Niederstadt highlighted a noticeable shift in the …

Exploring innovations at drupa 2024 touchpoint packaging

  drupa, Düsseldorf – At drupa 2024, the premier print media fair, the spotlight was on Touchpoint Packaging (tpp). Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, had the opportunity to explore this innovative space and speak with Claudia Josephs, General Manager of the European Brand & Packaging Design Association (EPDA).   Josephs provided an insightful …

swissQprint unveils flexible automation option at drupa

  swissQprint introduced a new automation option at drupa 2024, aimed at enhancing productivity in flatbed printing by automating the unloading process. This innovation is designed to ease the workload on operators, allowing them to focus on other tasks while maintaining high output.   “More and more customers are looking to automate their printing processes …

AB Graphic International celebrates 70th anniversary with drupa debut

  AB Graphic International (ABG) is marking its 70th anniversary with its first-ever appearance at drupa, currently underway in Düsseldorf. This milestone event features ABG hosting guests at its own stand as well as the HP stand, where they are showcasing equipment integrated with the HP Indigo V12 Digital Press.   ABG’s stand, spanning 50 …

ASPA unveils MEA chapter at drupa in Dusseldorf to fight counterfeiting

  Dusseldorf, Germany – The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), a renowned non-profit organization dedicated to advancing secure authentication solutions, unveiled its Middle East and Africa (MEA) Chapter at drupa 2024 in Dusseldorf. Celebrating its 25th year in the battle against counterfeiting, ASPA’s strategic move aims to bolster its global efforts against the proliferation of …

Bobst targets Middle East and Africa with digital focus at drupa 2024

  At drupa 2024, Bobst’s Regional Business Director for Africa, Middle East, Turkey, Russia, CIS Business Unit Printing and Converting, Eric Pavone, spoke with Ben Daniel of Packaging MEA. The conversation revolved around Bobst’s emphasis on digitalization and their newest innovations tailored for the Middle East and African markets.   Bobst Connect Steals the Show …

Kento Hybrid® receives EDP award for Corrugated Boards Solutions at drupa 2024

  In a momentous achievement, Kento Hybrid® has been awarded the prestigious EDP Award for “Corrugated Boards Solutions” at the renowned drupa trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany. The award was accepted by CEO Javier Quesada during a vibrant ceremony on May 29th.   The EDP Award, judged by a panel of experts from Europe’s leading …