Ericsson and stc Group’s iot squared have introduced the Ericsson Connected Recycling platform in Saudi Arabia, with Alshaya Group as the first adopter. The initiative aims to enhance waste management by diverting over 50% of Alshaya’s waste from landfills to recyclers, enabling the development of packaging with recycled content and improving waste tracking. …
CCL Hosts inaugural ‘Sustainability Day Southeast Asia’ with Asahi Kasei as key partner
CCL ASEAN held its first “Sustainability Day Southeast Asia” at its Bangkok headquarters on January 21, bringing together industry leaders, brand owners, and innovators to discuss sustainability in packaging and printing. Asahi Photoproducts, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei and a specialist in flexographic photopolymer plate development, participated as a key partner. The event …
Arden Software introduces Dynamic Constraints in Impact CAD
Arden Software has introduced a new design tool within its CAD software, Impact, marking a first in packaging design. The ‘Dynamic Constraints Edition’ brings geometric constraint tools to the industry, allowing designers to capture intent while drawing and enabling quick resizing. Initially introduced to key customers last year, the feature has received positive …
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Debbane Pour l’Agriculture Algeria partners with Masterpak to introduce agri film
Debbane Pour l’Agriculture Algeria, a subsidiary of Lebanon-based Debbane Group, has partnered with Masterpak, part of the Indevco Group, to introduce Agri Film in Algeria. The agricultural film is designed for greenhouse farming, aiming to enhance productivity and sustainability. The collaboration combines the expertise of both companies to provide solutions tailored to the …
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Heidelberg boosts profitability in Q3, packaging fuels growth
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has reported a notable increase in profitability for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin reaching 9.2%, up from 5.7% in the same period last year. The company attributes this improvement to high capacity utilization and cost-cutting measures. Sales for the quarter remained …
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Oasis Water introduces South Africa first recyclable 10L PET dispenser bottle
Oasis Water has launched South Africa’s first fully recyclable 10L PET refill dispenser bottle, marking a step towards reducing plastic waste in the country. The initiative aligns with growing efforts to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainable packaging solutions. Addressing Plastic Pollution Plastic waste poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, with seabirds …
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ArabPlast 2025: Advancing Innovation and Sustainability in the Plastics Industry
ArabPlast 2025 concluded on a high note earlier last month, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for industrial innovation and sustainability. Held under the esteemed patronage of Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, the 17th edition gathered over 750 exhibitors from 35 countries, with 12 dedicated national pavilions. The …
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BW Converting showcases innovations in pouch and e-commerce packaging
BW Converting showcased its Hudson-Sharp and Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D) brands, highlighting advancements in pouch manufacturing and e-commerce packaging. The Hudson-Sharp Ares 400 series, featuring Lite, Elite, and Rapid models, was presented as a solution for various pouch manufacturing needs. The Ares 400 Lite is designed for entry-level manufacturers, offering quick changeovers and …
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X-Rite, Pantone, and Sun Chemical add color libraries to PantoneLIVE for extruded aluminum aerosol packaging
Sun Chemical, X-Rite Incorporated, and Pantone LLC have introduced new Monobloc color libraries to the PantoneLIVE™ digital color ecosystem. These libraries are designed to support the accurate communication of Pantone color standards in the production of monobloc cans, aluminum tubes, cartridges, and felt pen cases, particularly focusing on gloss and matte varnish finishes. …
KHS expands service portfolio for lightweight can filling
KHS has introduced a new service solution to address the challenges of filling lightweight cans, ensuring production efficiency while adapting to industry trends toward thinner-walled containers. As beverage manufacturers seek to reduce material usage and environmental impact, can wall thickness has significantly decreased, requiring adjustments in filling technology. “Whereas classic formats could withstand …
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