UAQ forms invests over $3M in packaging-print expansion

  Sheikh Abdullah Faisal Abdulla Ahmed Almualla, Director of Al-Faisal Group and Umm Al Quwain Computer Forms (UAQ Forms), has announced a significant enhancement in the company’s packaging-printing capabilities. This development comes as UAQ Forms, a prominent player in the UAE’s computer stationery sector since 1989, shifts its focus to meet the growing demand for …

Çevikbaş boosts output with dual BOBST RS 6003 gravure presses

  Turkish flexible packaging manufacturer Çevikbaş Packaging has significantly enhanced its production capabilities following the installation of two BOBST RS 6003 gravure presses in 2021. The investment has increased the company’s annual production capacity by 40%, reaching 18,000 tons, while supporting its sustainability goals and international growth strategy.   Founded in 1988, Çevikbaş specializes in …

Al Ain Farms celebrates UAE’s 53rd National Day with limited-edition packaging featuring Emirati art

  Al Ain Farms, the UAE’s first and largest integrated dairy and poultry company, has partnered with Emirati artist Abdulla Lutfi to celebrate the UAE’s 53rd National Day with limited-edition packaging. This collaboration, launched on November 15, features three exclusive artworks that reflect the country’s heritage. The designs highlight key landmarks: the first showcases Abu …

Vinsak installs Rotatek Brava 450 at Paramount Labels in UAE, boosting production capacity

  Paramount Labels has enhanced its production capabilities with the installation of the Rotatek Brava 450, a state-of-the-art printing press known for its versatility and efficiency.   The Brava 450 combines advanced technology to cater to varying production demands, offering semi-rotary and full-rotary systems. This adaptability allows seamless handling of short, medium, and long print …

E7 Group reports 82% net profit growth in first nine months of 2024

  E7 Group, a leading national industrial champion specializing in security printing, identity management solutions, packaging, printing, publishing, and logistics services, has reported an 82% year-on-year increase in net profit before tax for the nine months ending 30th September 2024, reaching AED 180.8 million.   Net profit after tax rose 65% to AED 164.5 million, …

SIG secures sale of 13 filling lines at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024

  SIG, a global packaging solutions provider, has secured the sale of 13 filling lines during its participation in Gulfood Manufacturing 2024, held from November 5–7 in Dubai. The sold lines encompass SIG’s full range of aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch systems.   Abdelghany Eladib, President & General Manager for India, Middle East & …

Silal’s advanced Packhouse supports UAE’s agricultural and food security goals

  The Emirates Council for Food Security recently convened to discuss the role of stakeholders in promoting the ‘Plant the Emirates’ National Programme, as well as updates to the National Food Security Strategy 2051. The meeting, held at Silal’s Automated Packhouse in Al Ain, also covered global agriculture trends, food trade, and ways to enhance …

NDIGITEC will set new standards in flexo printing with the first Esko Crystal Quartz technology in the GCC & Middle East

  Dubai, UAE – NDIGITEC, an AI & HI powered company which has pioneered prepress and premedia solutions across the GCC, Middle East and globally, has proudly announced a strategic partnership with Esko, marking a significant advancement in its technological capabilities. Through this partnership, NDIGITEC will become the first in the Middle East and GCC …

Tetra Pak and Union Paper Mills launch UAE’s first carton package recycling line

  Tetra Pak, a leader in food packaging and processing, has partnered with Union Paper Mills (UPM) to establish the UAE’s first recycling line for carton packages. The AED 2.5 million joint investment aims to process up to 10,000 tonnes of post-consumer carton packaging annually, diverting waste from landfills and supporting the country’s sustainability goals. …

Hotpack Global earns EcoVadis ‘Committed’ badge

  Hotpack Global, a UAE-based packaging solutions provider, has been awarded the EcoVadis “Committed” badge in recognition of its efforts to integrate sustainability into its operations. The certification highlights the company’s adherence to environmental responsibility, ethical business practices, respect for labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement.   Hotpack’s sustainability initiatives are guided by its …