Nasrpac ups production with Heidelberg XL106 Press

    Jeddah-based folding carton packaging printer converter NASRPAC has invested in a state-of-the-art Heidelberg sheetfed offset press specialized for packaging applications. Zeid Al Jehni, General Manager of Heidelberg Middle East, said: “We are proudly celebrating a major milestone in our success and business partnership with NASRPAC. They have opted to strengthen their production capacity …

Jafra Plastic Industries Revolutionizes Film Production with EVO Ultra Flat

    Jafra Plastic Industries, based in Amman, has successfully completed the commissioning of an EVO Ultra Flat Blown Film line. With their new line, they will primarily serve technical films, lamination film, collation shrink-wrap, flexible packaging, and barrier film for local markets and the Middle East. “The Ultra Flat technology provides the best film …

T3 orders first PET bottle-to-bottle recycling line in Kenya

    T3 (EPZ) Ltd, a member of Megh Group, has ordered a Starlinger recoStar PET bottle-to-bottle recycling line for its new plant in Athi River, Kenya. With this project, T3 aims to contribute to the establishment of a circular economy with a positive impact on both the environment and society in the country. Driven …

Borouge ‘bullish’ on prospects in East Africa

    Borouge, a leading petrochemical company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, has entered into a distribution agreement with one of the biggest polyolefin distributors in East Africa, Somochem. The agreement builds on a long-standing partnership between Borouge and Somochem and aims to increase Borouge’s footprint and presence in East Africa. The development …

Aptar Closures Acquires Majority Stake of Gulf Closures

    Aptar Closures, a global leader in dispensing closures and active material science solutions, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Gulf Closures. With the acquisition, Aptar will leverage its global business capabilities and Gulf’s manufacturing expertise, regional network, and experienced team to better serve the company’s existing customers in the Middle …

JAFZA: The ultimate destination for F&B packaging businesses – here’s why

    DP World UAE’s Chief Operations Officer for Parks and Zones, Abdulla Al-Hashmi, has highlighted the company’s efforts to build a resilient food supply chain in the Middle East and beyond, thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure and digital trade solutions. The National Food Security Strategy 2051, launched in 2018, has played a significant role …

PepsiCo AMESA’s ‘Filling Hearts Outside the Box’ Program Pledges 3M Meals This Ramadan

    PepsiCo in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia (AMESA) has partnered with the PepsiCo Foundation to launch the ‘Filling Hearts Outside the Box’ program, providing over three million meals to people in need across six countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The program is part of PepsiCo Foundation’s ‘Food for Good’ …

P&G commits to advancing Equality and Inclusion in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at #WeSeeEqual Summit

    Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced new commitments to advancing Equality and Inclusion (E&I) across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa (AMA) at its fifth annual #WeSeeEqual summit. The event’s theme was ‘Unique and United’, where participants shared best practices and collaborated on solutions to address gender inequality. P&G embraces diversity and …

HEIDELBERG’s New Boardmaster: A Game-Changer for Packaging Production

    Heidelberg Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has launched its new HEIDELBERG Boardmaster, a flexographic web printing system for high-volume folding carton production. The system boasts a machine availability of up to 90% and a maximum printing speed of 600 meters per minute, doubling productivity and dramatically reducing the total cost of ownership in industrial packaging …

Interpack 2023: A Global Gathering of Packaging Industry Leaders

    The global packaging industry came together at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 4-10, 2023 for Interpack, the largest and most international meeting of the processing and packaging sector. Thousands of key players and newcomers from over 60 countries gathered to celebrate a long-awaited reunion and to focus on the critical issues …