Flint Group Flexographic Products has extended its portfolio with the nyloflex Dryer FIII and nyloflex Light Finisher FIII.
UAE launches packaging overhaul to fight obesity
Large drinks cups could be banned across the UAE under an initiative to tackle unhealthy lifestyles.
Manipal merger creates packaging giant targeted at Africa, Asia and Middle East
A merger of the packaging businesses of Manipal Technologies (MTL) and Utility Printpack has created an India-based packaging group with Africa and the Middle East firmly in its sights.
Dubai’s Express Group is sold to Saudi firm
Alkhabeer Capital, a Saudi Arabia-based investment bank, has taken a majority stake in Express Group, a Dubai-based packaging company.
Adeka bumps up polyolefin additive production in Abu Dhabi
Production of one-pack additive blends for polyolefin at Adeka Al Ghurair Additives LLC (AAA) in Abu Dhabi is set to rise from 3,500 up to 6,500 tonnes/year from mid- 2014, said the Japanese corporation Adeka.
Study spotlights health risks from plastic packaging
Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic microwave trays, bottles and office water coolers could be triggering migraines, finds a University of Kansas study.
Lidd closure set to cap ready meal packaging costs
HH Global has launched a peelable lidding solution for ready meals that it claims saves 10-20% on costs and more than 45% on weight.
Atlas sets up Titan ER610 slitter-rewinder in Turkey
Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd has confirmed that earlier this year it commissioned a 1350mm-wide Titan ER610 compact slitter rewinder at Poyraz Ambalaj, in Menemen, near Izmir in Turkey.
UPM Raflatac clinches certification for Malaysia labelstock
UPM Raflatac has achieved both FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certifications for a range of labelstock produced at its Malaysia factory and for the slitting and distribution operations in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India.
200 products in combisafe packs: SIG Combibloc
More than 200 products are now sold in combisafe heat-resistant carton packs, says manufacturer SIG Combibloc.