Huhtamaki, the global leader in sustainable food-on-the-go and food-on-the-shelf packaging solutions, is launching a range of high-quality affordable and reusable face masks today. The Huhta Masks are suitable for everyday use and help reduce the spread of droplets into the environment*. The comfortable masks are breathable and washable and are made of high-quality fabric with …
Primera Introduces LX600 Colour Label Printer
LX600 Colour Label Printer produces short runs of high-quality labels quickly and at a low cost per label. Primera Technology, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialised digital colour printers, announced LX600, its newest desktop colour label printer. LX600 is a compact, highly capable desktop colour label printer. With its maximum print width of 5″ (127mm), …
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New dates announced for Beautyworld Middle East 2020
New dates have been announced for Beautyworld Middle East 2020, with the 25th edition of the region’s largest exhibition for beauty products, hair care, fragrances, and wellbeing, now taking place from 23-25 November 2020 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The show’s organiser Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said the new dates come after extensive feedback …
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Siegwerk and Varcotec form partnership for Lock 3 antimicrobial coating innovation
Siegwerk, one of the leading suppliers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, and Varcotec, a specialist for technically sophisticated overprint varnishes made for the printing industry, have entered into a distribution partnership for Varcotec’s Lock 3 antimicrobial coating technology in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). This innovative dispersion varnish is …
Sustainable water company revolutionises the use of plastic- free alternatives in the UAE
Dubai based, Sprudel, an environment-friendly water purification company is on a mission to eliminate the use of plastic bottles and encourage #plasticfree drinking solutions. Their product range includes water purifiers, water coolers, water dispensers and customised glass bottles, serving both still and sparkling water for offices, homes and restaurants. A typical UAE resident uses 450 …
Miyakoshi launches flexible packaging press
Japanese press builder Miyakoshi has developed its first inkjet digital press for flexible packaging, MJP30AXF. MJP30AXF is a 750mm-wide, water-based inkjet press that can run up to 50m/min. A resolution of 1200 x 1200dpi can be achieved, with digitally printed white enabling high-quality colour reproduction. Automatic registration control and missing nozzle compensation minimise printing errors. …
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Avery Dennison Partners with Global Safety First to Produce Self-Adhesive N95 Masks for Healthcare Professionals
The new N95 masks reportedly adhere gently to the face with double-coated, skin-friendly adhesive. Avery Dennison recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with Global Safety First, LLC (GSF) to produce and distribute a self-adhesive, NIOSH-certified N95 mask as part of the company’s efforts to provide innovative personal protective equipment (PPE) in response …
PepsiCo meets rising demand for online shopping with launch of two food and snack delivery services
With consumers triggering a major upswing to online shopping during the Covid-19 pandemic, PepsiCo has launched PantryShop.com and Snacks.com, two direct-to-consumer websites where shoppers can order an assortment of PepsiCo’s trusted and loved food and beverage brands. “PepsiCo has been working to be a faster, stronger, better company, one that is laser-focused on meeting consumer …
Stora Enso introduces innovative low carbon paperboard for chocolate packaging
As chocolate producers and brand owners look to lower their environmental impact, Stora Enso’s new plastic-free, lightweight board designed for premium packaging, helps customers decrease their carbon footprint and meet the needs of consumers looking for eco-friendly products. Performa Light™ by Stora Enso is a renewable and recyclable board for premium folding cartons typically used …
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Bobst launches Nova SX 550 Laminator, a solventless modular laminating machine redefining flexibility, productivity and ease
Brand owners and converters are facing two main challenges – sustainability and agility. Bobst accordingly aims to shape the future of the packaging world by driving industry transformation with the digitalisation, connectivity and automation of equipment and services for sustainable production. The company’s new Nova SX 550 Laminator takes solventless lamination to the next level. …