Expert in chemicals & environmental regulations, REACH, RoHS, CPSIA, Packaging/ Food contact material regulations, GHS/CLP, MSDS Preparation, Global Chemical Notifications, Cosmetics regulations and Biocides, Sunanda Kadam shares her thoughts about women in the packaging industry. Usha Benjamin (UB): Can you give us a brief introduction about yourself and your career? Also plz brief us about …
Dow, RB and Drukpol.Flexo develop recyclable resealable pouch
Dow, brand owner RB, and converter Drukpol. Flexo have jointly developed a new resealable pouch designed for recyclability and end-of-life disposal into existing recycling streams. The stand- up pouch which uses Dow’s polyethene (PE) films were designed for RB’s Finish perfume-free dishwasher detergent line. “The innovative mono-material pouch is yet another example of the power …
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PRIME Summit 2019 draws industry experts to align on Circular Economy and Automation challenges
The 3rd Annual PRIME Summit ended on a high with over 200 Packaging Industry professionals comprising Brand Owners, Convert- ers and Manufacturers-Suppliers attending to discuss, learn and share the latest trends and best practices as the industry heads towards a more promising and challenging future. True to its expectation and forecast, delegates at PRIME Summit …
PRIME Awards 2019 hailed as a huge success !
On Wednesday 11th September, over 200 packaging industry leaders from within the MEA region and from around the world gathered to celebrate quality, excellence and innovation within the packaging sector at the first ever PRIME Awards ceremony. The inaugural awards event was held in the Grand Ballroom at the Conrad, Dubai UAE. Hosted by Packaging …
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Gulfood Manufacturing to highlight innovations in sustainable packaging and private label-licensing
Packaging MEA Editor Ben Daniel takes a sneak peek at the region’s biggest Food and Beverage Processing & Packaging Industry and the trends, opportunities and disruptions in the retail sector F&B Sector is largest contributor to MENA Packaging Industry Set to Reach US$52.4 Billion by 2019. Regional and global packaging suppliers will showcase the contemporary …
Labelexpo reports largest, most international edition to date
There was the flexo technology largely used for labels, plus advances in the hybrid technologies and flexible packaging. These were the key focus of the 2019 edition, reflecting the theme “Move your business forward” Spread over nine halls and covering almost 40,000 sqm of floorspace, up from 37,600 sqm in 2017, the show presented the …
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Convergence of digitalization and sustainability
Packaging MEA technology editor Vikram Fotedar reports from FachPack Germany on the highlights of the show FachPack 2019, the European trade fair for packaging, processing and technology, held in Nuremberg from 24 to 26 September 2019, brought together around 1,600 exhibitors in 12 exhibition halls with roughly 44,000 trade visitors from packaging-intensive sectors. The focus …
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Wolf: Set to mark its direct MEA entry in form, fill, seal arena
On the sidelines of Fachpack 2019, Sebastian Wolf, managing director, Wolf discusses his company’s latest machines, plans for Gulfood and setting up of its Dubai operations on 3 November 2019 with Vikram Fotedar of Packaging MEA Vikram Fotedar (VF): Everyone is talking about environment and the impact of plastics, isnít it? Sebastian Wolf (SW): Environment …
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Propak show in Nigeria records its biggest visitor turnover and ensures highest ever re-book for the next show in 2020
The seventh edition of Propak, the printing and food-processing exhibition and conference concluded on a high note. The three-day show from 17-19 September hosted at Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria saw participation of 5,019 industry professionals from all over the world covering 32 different countries, including Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria itself. …
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s smart, speedy and sustainable K show
Germany Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery will unveil its fastest, most energy efficient, sustainable, data driven integrated machine line-up. Presenting five machines, the company is continuing its staunch focus on delivering “Precision. Power. Productivity.”. CEO Gerd Liebig commented, “Sustainability, productivity, energy resources, plastic waste, Industry 4.0, big data, automation – these have all been headline …
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