Packaging’s uptake of digital technology has so far lagged the trend in commercial print but Michael Seidl expects a combination of trends to now speed up adoption Whereas digital printing has established its value in traditional areas of print, its adoption has been slower in packaging, except for labelling, which began relatively early. This is …
Global Food And Beverage companies in the GCC renew and strengthen their voluntary pledge to restrict marketing to children
Expanded scope to self-regulate marketing to children and harmonized nutrition criteria in line with EU pledge adopted by the signatories of the pledge Dubai: Global food and beverage companies based in the GCC, General Mills, Kellogg Company, Mars, Mondelz International, Nestlé Middle East, PepsiCo, The Coca-Cola Company and Unilever, have launched an enhanced version of …
Kodak seeks buyers for its Prosper inkjet business
DryStar LED showcased in Dubai as able to work at ‘maximum speed of the machine’ Dubai: Eastman Kodak Company has announced it is looking to sell its Prosper enterprise inkjet business. Kodak is in talks with prospective buyers about offers to purchase the business, with its Prosper press platform, Prosper S Series imprinting systems, and …
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Heidelberg overhauls financing to cut borrowing costs
Company partially redeems high-yield bond gaining greater room for manoeuvre in future Germany: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is improving its financing structure, the company announced on 14 March. The print giant said it has decided to redeem a further sum of around EUR64.5m from a high-yield bond (with a coupon of 9.25%), which runs to …
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Al Khat begins building plant in Abu Dhabi’s Kizad
AED80m factory will help supply packaging materials for brands including McDonalds UAE Construction of Al Khat Packaging Co.’s subsidiary ‘Gulf Printing and Packaging Company’ has started at Khalifa Industrial Zone (Kizad) in the UAE, said Abu Dhabi Ports on 2 February. One of the largest producers of printing and packaging materials in Kuwait, Al Khat …
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Alpla partners with Egyptian firm to target MEA
Joint venture deal signed with Taba Group plastic bottle and closure manufacturer Austria Austrian packaging firm Alpla has signed a partnership agreement with Taba Group, an Egypt-based plastic bottle and closure manufacturer, to form a joint venture. This joint venture is expected to bolster Alpla’s market position in Africa and the Middle East, according to …
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Arburg debuts new injection moulding machines
Entry-level and high-performance hybrid machines for CD trays and flip-top closures Germany: Arburg will be presenting its new Golden Electric series of electric machines at trade shows this year. These entry-level machines have been available worldwide since March of this year and, thanks to consistent standardisation, offer an excellent price/ performance ratio, according to the …
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Dynagraph to represent Mark Andy across the Gulf
Deal covers Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait plus Bahrain, Oman, Yemen and the UAE Dubai: Mark Andy has tied up with Dynagraph as a partner for much of the Middle East, reviving its relationship with the distributor that had been in place for 35 years until 2006 under Dynagraph’s previous name Youssef Kara & Fils. “Today …
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Yess Labels and Paper Converters moves to IMPZ
Firm moves to free zone with eye on exports and investment in 13-inch Gallus press lines Dubai: Yess Labels and Paper Converters (YLPC) has moved to a new facility in Dubai’s International Media Production Zone (IMPZ). The company told Packaging MEA that the shift was spurred by its ambitions for exports. “We did want to …
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Mark Andy invites 30 converters to open house
Tour visitors attended live equipment demonstrations and educational sessions USA: Mark Andy hosted representatives from more than 30 converter companies at an open house at its global headquarters on 3 March. The event was designed to give a firsthand look at Mark Andy’s digital printing and finishing workflow solutions, said the company. Alongside a demonstration …
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