Kamal Sharma APPLICATION MARKETING MANAGER, BOROUGE Borouge pasrtnered with Corys Packag ing in developing and accomplishing this MDO-PE pouch. Having made its new fully sustainable flexible MDO-PE structure a reality and closing the loop along with its partners, Borouge, Corys Packaging presented a fully recyclable PE laminate, formulated with Borouge performance Anteo and Borstar enhanced …
Al Bayader pacts empower GCC’s circular economy
Al Bayader International, a global manufacturer, distributor and retailer of creative solutions in sustainable food packaging, healthy food and personal and home care products, has announced strategic partnerships with global leaders in sustainability to accelerate and empower the GCC’s circular economy. Al Bayader also launched innovative sustainable products to promote the circular economy and …
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Epson MENA predicts megatrends in the future
In helping organisations across the MENA region plan and achieve their objectives, subject matter experts at Epson are delivering insight into the megatrends that will influence the world of work until 2030. They have identified four key areas that are driving business growth in the region’s public and private sectors: automation, collaboration, sustainability, and …
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Plexconcil, Al Fajer of UAE sign MoU to boost plastic trade
Aiming to boost plastic trade between India and UAE, the government-sponsored Plastics Export Promotion Council (Plexconcil) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Al Fajer, the organisers of Arab Plast. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in presence of Hemant Minocha, Chairman Plexconcil, Sribash Dasmohapatra Executive Director, Plexconcil, and Nadhal …
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Henkel signs agreement with Shell for Persil, Purex
Henkel and Shell Chemical LP have agreed to a five-year collaboration to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks used in the manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks that are based on renewable raw materials. The renewable-based surfactants will be used in Henkel’s laundry product brands, including many varieties of Persil, Purex and all brands. …
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PepsiCo relocates leadership team to Saudi Arabia
PepsiCo has started moving its senior leadership team from Dubai to Saudi Arabia as part of plans to relocate its Middle Eastern headquarters, a top official from the company said. The snack and beverage company was one of the first major corporations to announce that it was moving its regional headquarters after the Saudi …
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NDigitec introduces benefits of Catena exposure technology to MEA
A new ThermoFlexX Catena-E 80 exposure unit from XSYS has allowed the NDigitec to elevate its plate-making capabilities to new heights. By integrating this innovative UV LED technology, NDigitec can now supply customers with higher-quality digital flexo plates and enjoy faster processing times than before, while reducing plate waste and energy consumption. NDigitec (Namma …
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Focus on innovation and sustainability
Packaging MEA editor Ben Daniel reports on the highlights of PRIME Awards 2022, Packaging Innovators’ Success Stories session. The inaugural edition of the Packaging Innovators’ Success Stories conference, hosted by Packaging MEA started with resounding success at Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai, on November 9, 2022. We are entering a new creative age that is portrayed …
TOMRA announces UAE first automated sorting plant
TOMRA’s Autosort sensor-based sorting technology to recover high-quality, high-purity value recyclates at FARZ, the first automated MRF in the United Arab Emirates. The 1,200 tons per day plant has two separate lines – one for MSW and the other for C&I waste. Six Autosort units are spread across the lines and used to identify …
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Berry partners with Coca-Cola to implement tethered caps
Berry Global Group has announced to be the first plastic packaging manufacturer in Europe to supply The Coca-Cola Company with a lightweight, tethered closure for its carbonated soft drinks in PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles. Bolstered by the European Union (EU) Single-Use Plastics Directive, Berry’s new tethered closure for Coca-Cola is designed to remain intact with …
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