The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, has launched an initiative encouraging public transport passengers to obtain free trips on public buses by gaining points each time they hand in empty plastic bottles, which are then used to pay for bus fares. In the first phase …
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The special edition of Pharmintech powered by IPACK-IMA, the international exhibition dedicated to processing and packaging technologies for the pharmaceutical, parapharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, nutraceutical, medical device and biotechnology industries scheduled from 3 May to 6 May in Milan, Italy. The conference was attended by Sergio Dompé, Executive President of Dompé farmaceutici and President of Pharmintech. …
Elopak has advanced its growth strategy with key acquisition of Naturepak Beverage Packaging, the leading gable top fresh liquid carton and packaging systems supplier in the MENA region. Elopak ASA has completed its acquisition of Naturepak Beverage from Naturepak, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gulf Industrial Group, and Evergreen Packaging International LLC (Evergreen Packaging), …
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The 2022 edition of IPACK-IMA is scheduled in Milan from 3 May to 6 May. The event marks the return to presence for exhibitors and visitors, serving as a meeting point for demand and supply of processing technologies, packaging solutions and materials. Valerio Soli, President of IPACK-IMA SRL, talks about the many meanings of an …
Recapp, UAE’s first free-of-charge door-to-door recycling service, has inaugurated its first recycling warehouse in Dubai. The newly opened warehouse in Al-Quoz is the first sorting facility in Dubai to treat recyclables digitally collected from the doorstep of users. The opening ceremony included keynote speeches from sustainability leaders in the UAE, including Sebastien Chauvin, CEO …
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Locally-owned supermarket Spinneys in partnership with global food and beverages company PepsiCo has introduced a reverse vending machine (RVM) in its sustainable concept store Layan. Committed to making sustainable choices for the future, the initiative aims to increase the recycling rate in the UAE by advancing recycling infrastructure, building better consumer awareness, and ultimately, ensuring …
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Ricoh Company has announced the launch of three newly developed industrial-grade inkjet printheads, Ricoh MH5422, Ricoh MH5442, and Ricoh MH5422 Type A, which customers can use as key components in digital printing systems. The new products will be available globally starting today. The new printheads provide high image quality and productivity by utilising Ricoh’s …
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Faubel & Co. Nachf, based in Melsungen, Germany, is expanding its machine park with a Gallus Labelmaster. The Gallus Labelmaster convinces the company group particularly in terms of simplicity, speed and safety. Faubel will mainly produce multi-layer labels for the pharmaceutical sector on the Gallus Labelmaster. The new Gallus Labelmaster was installed at the …
Amcor, one of the leaders in global consumer packaging is the proud recipient of three 2022 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards, winning across multiple categories out of a record number of entries. The awards have recognised Amcor for solving complex customer challenges, advancing sustainability and elevating the overall contribution of flexible packaging. The awards were …
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Huhtamaki steps up production of advanced smooth molded fiber packaging in Europe to provide plastic free packaging solutions. Huhtamaki, a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities in smooth molder fiber, a transformative and technologically advanced material which can be used to produce high-precision food packaging and replace rigid …
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