Innovations in high-end packaging aimed for commercial as well as visual impact at Luxe Pack Monaco on 23-25 October 2013.
Labelexpo Europe tops previous editions
Labelexpo Europe 2013, on 24-27 September, was the largest in the event’s history, say its organisers.
Gravure’s bright future in Middle East packaging: Manoj Garg of GulfScan
While some commentators predict gravure will be squeezed out of packaging, Manoj Garg, general manager of GulfScan, Sharjah, tells Benjamin Daniel of Packaging MEA that the process is winning a rising share of Middle East markets. BD: Would you agree that gravure printing has been losing out to CI flexo and rotary offset? MG: In publishing printing in the 1980s …
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Ajanta invests $1.4m in Sharjah plant to boost exports
Ajanta Packaging, a leading packaging provider, has made a AED 5m ($1.4m ) investment into infrastructure and machinery as its operation in the UAE to help it win business beyond the Gulf.
Alhashemi to distribute GIDUE in the Middle East
Dubai-based Ali Alhashemi Trading has been appointed as GIDUE’s certified distributor for the Middle East.
Graphic Impressions buys Colex flatbed cutter
Pakistan-based Graphic Impressions has invested in a Colex Sharpcut digital cutting system as part of its diversification into a ‘one-stop shop’.
Heidelberg pitches its prepress solutions in Tanzania
While automation such as Prinect is yet to gain traction in Tanzania’s fledging print industry, Heidelberg spies an opportunity and has hosted seminars to update the market about its prepress technology.
Valiani picks AGE Graphics as its Gulf distributor
Sharjah-based AGE Graphics has been appointed distributor for Valiani products for the Gulf States of UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait.
Saudi Print & Pack points to sector’s rise
In promoting the upcoming edition of the Saudi trade show, organisers are stressing how the Kingdom accounts for 70% of the GCC’s packaging consumption.
Falcon Pack wins Emirates Quality Mark (EQM)
UAE-based Falcon Pack, specialised in disposable products for food packaging, storing, serving and disposal, has been awarded the Emirates Quality Mark (EQM).