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Although flexible packaging in Asia is dominated by gravure technology, central impression (CI) flexo technology – enhanced through the introduction of the chambered doctor blade – can offer a host of advantages, writes Debabrata Deb.

Self-adhesive labelling is a dynamic and creative sector of packaging, in which FINAT’s Industry Trends sub-committee, headed by Ferdi Ruesch of Gallus, sees several key trends, writes Jules Lejeune, managing director of FINAT.

In a complex value chain, solutions and challenges abound for the labelling industry, says Jules Lejeune of the trade association FINAT.

With a distinctive ethos that nurtures employees as well as natural resources, Dubai-based Kimoha aims to lead the Gulf’s packaging sector towards a more sustainable approach in business and technology, reports Piers Evans.

Octal, an Oman-based supplier of food packaging materials, has announced its entry into the UAE date packaging market through contracts with leading date producers.

Esko is confident its sales in the MEA will surge this year after growing by more than 20% in 2012, says Johan Bastiaen, sales account manager Middle East & Africa.

Sharjah-based commercial printer Al Mansoorah Printing Company LLC (MPC) is extending its operations with a packaging facility in Dubai.

In January, Dubai-based Printech Middle East LLC beat its performance for the month last year, despite a fire having gutted its premises in November, said Archana Patel, director of organisational development & quality.