Servo drive helps system set 10 knives in 55 seconds dubaiNilpeter Middle East (stand E12) is presenting at GPP the ABG SRI (Slitter Rewinder Inspection), a new-generation label converting and finishing machine. This range uses servo drive technology and PC/SPS-based control. Nilpeter claims the AutoSlit on SRI offers benefits including automatic scanning for the label …
Boettcher to show laser engraved sleeves
Brings alternative solution to photopolymerised plates production of flexographic printing forms dubai Boettcher, the leading supplier of sleeves for flexo, gravure, offset presses and allied converting and finishing equipment will showcase its new range of solutions at Gulf Print and Pack. Speaking to Packaging MEA, Boettcher Middle East FZ-LLC regional sales manager, Pius Marokky told …
Ali Alhashemi presents MGI digital printer with foiling
MGI Meteor DP 8700 XL + with Ifoil T on show provides ‘unlimited colour solution’ dubai Ali Alhashemi Trading will showcase at GPP a regional first with an “unlimited colour solution” from France-based MGI, said managing director Mohammed Alhashemi. “This GPP our product focus of our stand will be Digital Print-n-Finishing & Packaging,” he told …
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Heidelberg to showcase digital integration in packaging
Technology on display to feature ‘push to stop’ approach aimed at freeing up operators dubai Heidelberg will showcase integrated digital and packaging solutions at GPP. Zeid Al Jehni, general manager of Heidelberg Middle East, said the print giant would demonstrate “how to free the operators from routine tasks and how to support them with intelligent …
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MEA PACKAGING OUTLOOK
The Middle East’s packaging sector looks set for continued growth, propelled by its youthful demographics and Iran’s expected recovery from the economic impact of sanctions Across the Middle East, the future looks bright for packaging across all its segments: food and beverage, cosmetics, personal care, healthcare, luxury, or bulk/industrial. But Packaging MEA sees the outlook …
Comexi develops colour expertise
Applications target colour management in flexibles spainComexi is looking to grow in colour management for flexible packaging, promoting new applications through its technological centre ManelXifraBoada Technological Center (ComexiCTec) as well as new advisory and training services. CTec director David Centelles has said Comexi aims to prompt a process of implementation of colour management that increases …
KBA starts building demo centre
Facility to open as firm marks 200th anniversary Germany As Koenig & Bauer AG (KBA) prepare to celebrate its 200th anniversary in September 2017, the foundations have ben laid at its Würzburg parent plant for a new digital and flexographic press demo centre. With a usable area of about 2,100m² and modernised premises of 21,164m³, …
Bobst improves its sales by 9% with profit up 26%
Higher results for 2016 reflect increased business in Asia but a slowdown in Europe switzerlandBobst Group, a Switzerland-based worldwide leading supplier of equipment and services to the packaging and label industries, achieved consolidated sales of CHF1.447bn in 2016, an increase of CHF116m, or 8.7%, from 2015. Sales reached CHF 847m in the second half of …
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Huhtamaki expansion
New plants planned for Egypt and India egypt Huhtamaki is to set up three new manufacturing units to boost growth in its flexible packaging business segment. The largest of the new units will be in the greater Cairo area in Egypt. The other two will be in northeast India. In addition, a labelmanufacturing unit in …
HB fuller opens in UAE
Dubai office to serve Middle East region. dubai H.B. Fuller has officially opened a new office in Dubai that it claims will broaden options in adhesives and sealants for the region’s manufacturers. Inaugurated by Patrick Kivits, senior vice-president for Europe, India, Middle East and Africa, the new office will support the company’s growing base of …