Hotpack, the region’s largest food packaging manufacturer has planned to invest another AED 100 million to expand manufacturing operations globally and retail outlets in the region. Hotpack Global, has acquired Al Huraiz Packaging Industry (AHP), a leading corrugated carton manufacturer in the UAE. Located in Dubai Investment Park, AHP is a state-of-the-art facility …
Almarai records net profit of SAR 1.4 bln in Q3
Almarai Co. has reported a net profit after Zakat and tax of SAR 1.404 billion for the first nine months of 2022; a 10% year-on-year (YoY) rise from SAR 1.277 billion. The preliminary financial results of Almarai Company showed that its net profit increased by 13% in the third quarter of 2022, to about …
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Henkel and LyondellBasell create re-closable packaging solution
LyondellBasell and Henkel have partnered to develop new reopen/reclose properties which make re-closable packaging even more convenient for consumers. The Henkel hotmelt adhesive, which is based on an innovative plastomer from LyondellBasell, is responsible for the improved reopen/reclose properties. The final hotmelt adhesive manufactured by Henkel allows for a smooth first opening while maintaining …
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Atlantic Zeiser to present inline printing system at Pack Expo
Building on its decades of experience in digital inline printing, Atlantic Zeiser to present its first system for full-color inline printing of flexible narrow web materials at the Pack Expo in Chicago, USA (Booth 2501-South Hall). The new DigiLine Vario allows the user to capitalise on the advantages of on-demand printing and late-stage customisation …
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Mondelez celebrates 10th anniversary with growth stratergy
Mondelez International celebrated its 10th anniversary on 6 October with a global, enterprise-wide recommitment to its purpose of empowering people to snack right. Entering its second decade, the company is well positioned to become the global snacking leader by winning in chocolate, biscuits, and baked snacks. Dirk Van de Put, Chairman & CEO, Mondelez …
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Trigon installs Brotech Digital finishing machine
In a recent move to enhance the finishing capabilities of labels, Mumbai-based Trigon Digipack has opted for Brotech CDF 420 Digital finishing machine. The company installed the first roll form Digital Press in 2015 and became a trail blazer leading the label industry’s foray into digital printing and converting of labels. In 2021, it …
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Bobst Africa & Middle East celebrates 30 years of success
After three decades of serving Africa and the Middle East, the regional Bobst teams gathered on 4 October to welcome local dignitaries and officials, the Swiss Ambassador to Tunisia and Libya, Bobst Group of Directors including CEO Jean-Pascal Bobst, and VIP customers in a celebration of this momentous occasion. Held at the Four Seasons …
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This year promises to be a special K
Petra Cullmann, one of the key figures behind K, tells Packaging MEA how excited she is to see the return of the world’s biggest platform for the plastics industry As the world’s leading trade fair, K 2002 will on October 19-26 once again pioneer innovations and developments as well as visionary impulses. The three …
P&G partners with Zulekha and Choithrams to raise breast cancer awareness
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has partnered with Choithrams and Zulekha Healthcare Group for the ‘Pink it Now’ campaign as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month for the third consecutive year. In its 11th edition this year, Pink it Now is dedicated to increasing awareness of the disease, promoting screening and early detection under the theme …
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Reports indicate growth of consumer appetite for sustainable packaging
A new report release by fashion retail authority Drapers, in partnership with Smurfit Kappa, has revealed that sustainable packaging is still an important factor in consumers’ purchasing decisions. The research, which was done against the backdrop of supply chain issues, rising inflation and the ongoing war in Ukraine, revealed that two-thirds of respondents stated they …
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