Arden Software, global software company, which specialises in CAD and CAM software for the print and packaging industry has launched new features to its DotScan inspect system, which enhances the inspection quality of Braille on packaging. The Arden Group of companies has supplied the original DotScan machinery for the past six years, but Arden Software …
The year that was and what lies ahead: Packaging Trends to Watch in 2019
It is good to make headlines but certainly not for the wrong reasons. Interestingly, throughout 2018 packaging made headlines all over the world with impacts on aspects that make the very packaging spectrum. The good news is that the packaging industry, in general, is steadily growing and research agencies have indicated that by 2022 the …
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Almarai launches ‘super juice’ with premium packaging and extended shelf-life
Almarai has launched its range of super juices, made from pure finest fruits, harvested in the bountiful orchards of Sunny Southern Spain, just squeezed and bottled to grant the consumers the real fruit taste experience. These 100% not-from-concentrate juices have no added sugar, no added water, no preservatives, no flavourings and no colourants. The Almarai …
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Al Ain Vitamin D Water wins ‘Best of Middle East’ Gama Innovation Award
Agthia Group PJSC was recently recognized with the ‘Best of Middle East’ accolade for its breakthrough Al Ain Vitamin D Water during the annual Gama Innovation Awards in the United Kingdom. Launched in January 2018, Al Ain Vitamin D Water is the world’s first and only bottled still water of its kind, without any flavors, …
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Ardagh Group introduces ground breaking packaging design for Gaya’s luxury coffee brand
Gaya gold has unveiled an eye-catching metal can design at the launch of their luxury iced coffee, a blend of full-bodied, premium coffee with maximum flavour and a distinctive taste of intense caramel and creamy milk. The distinguishing feature of the patented design is gold printing on both the lid and the base of the …
Heidelberg has enjoyed good market share and an excellent sales record
Zeid Al-Jehni, general manager, Heidelberg ME. He in conversation with Benjamin Daniel, editor, Packaging MEA, discusses Heidelberg and Gallus’ new machines and its future. Benjamin Daniel (BD): I know a lot of new things are happening in the region in terms of business and economy. Heidelberg in the Gulf region as a company too has …
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Greif’s Jubail plant in Saudi reaches the one-million drum production milestone
Greif has set a new record for itself. The industrial packaging specialist has shipped its one millionth steel drums from its newly opened facility in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Greif’s plant in Jubail is capable of manufacturing tight head and open head steel drums with or without internal coatings and gauges ranging from 0.8mm …
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Mondi Shows Innovative Flair With Novel Ice Cream Cone Sleeve And Lid
Turkish based Mondi Kalenobel, a flexible packaging manufacturer acquired by Mondi in a July 2016 acquisition, has produced a customer challenge – a paper ice cream cone sleeve that contained a clear plastic window, allowing the consumer to see the sugar wafer cone underneath. The company was approached in 2016 by family-owned sugar-cone maker Oexmann …
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EidCo installs Lebonon’s first and fastest Mark Andy P7 Performance Series
EidCo Labels installs Lebonon’s and Middle East’s first uprated Mark Andy P7 Performance Series flexo press. The family-owned and managed Eidco Labels, one of Lebanon’s leading label suppliers has installed the Mark Andy’s P7 Performance Series all-servo flexo press, its second Mark Andy. The first was Mark Andy, a 2200 press was installed when the …
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Esko automates flexo platemaking process with two new solutions
Esko has announced two new solutions, which it claims will automate the flexo platemaking process. The CDI Crystal 4835 and the Print Control Wizard are two new solutions. The CDI Crystal 4835 supports the 1219 mm x 889 mm (48”x35”) plate size and features automatic plate loading and unloading. In addition, plate waste and plate …
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