Ardagh Metal Packaging reports strong Q3 2024 results, raises full-year guidance

  Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) announced its third-quarter results for 2024, showing strong performance across its global operations. For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a 15% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $196 million, exceeding prior guidance.   CEO Oliver Graham commented, “Our strong business performance delivered double-digit Adjusted EBITDA growth, driven …

Comexi marks 70 years of innovation with strong commitment to sustainability and customer focus

  Founded in 1954, Comexi has established itself as a pioneering force in the flexible packaging industry, dedicated to providing innovative solutions for diverse market needs. Headquartered in Girona, Spain, Comexi specializes in the design, production, and marketing of advanced printing and converting equipment, making it a key player on the global stage. As a …

Krones posts strong Q3 2024 growth, highlights demand in Middle East

  Krones has reported robust financial results for the first nine months of 2024, with revenue increasing by 11.2% year-on-year to €3.87 billion, aligning with its full-year growth forecast of 9% to 13%.   The company recorded an order intake of €1.32 billion in the third quarter, slightly exceeding the previous quarter and remaining close …

Koenig & Bauer and ACTEGA extend partnership for inline finishing

  Koenig & Bauer and ACTEGA have renewed their partnership for an additional three years, continuing their collaboration to advance high-quality inline finishing technologies. The partnership, established in 2016, has played a pivotal role in enhancing finishing processes for the print and packaging industries.   The extended agreement, effective from November 1, focuses on several …

Ferrum and KHS to acquire H.F. Meyer Maschinenbau

  Ferrum Packaging AG and KHS GmbH have announced the acquisition of H.F. Meyer Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, effective January 1, 2025. The merger aims to enhance expertise in canning technology while preserving H.F. Meyer’s independence under the Ferrum Group umbrella.   H.F. Meyer, known for its specialized canning technology, including can turners, rinsers, …

Siegwerk teams up with industry leaders to deliver innovative oxygen barrier coating or mono-material packaging

  Siegwerk, a global leader in printing inks and coatings for packaging applications, has joined forces with EPP Dubai, Borouge, and Windmöller & Hölscher to develop functional mono-material packaging structures tailored for food applications. This collaboration aims to demonstrate the efficient production of mono-material food packaging utilizing an innovative oxygen barrier, achieved through Siegwerk’s advanced …

Windmoller & Holschers advanced MDO technology: The heart of the innovation

  Windmöller & Hölscher collaborated with EPP on the production of MDO-PE films and their structural development. This initiative underscored the integration of specialized coatings that greatly enhance the sustainability of  pouches.   EPP MDO-PE Project: Made in the UAE EPP serves as a strategic partner for W&H, and together with other collaborators, we created …

Emirates Printing Press Dubai’s innovative MDO-PE pouches: Pioneering sustainable flexible packaging

  The flexible packaging print-converting industry has reached a significant milestone with the launch of the Machine Direction Oriented Polyethylene (MDO-PE) pouch. This journey transforms initial concepts into successful retail products through several critical stages.   Market Demand: Responding to market demands, Emirates Printing Press (EPP), a leader in responsible packaging, has introduced the innovative …

Industry partners collaborate to implement MDO-PE technology in the UAE

  Flexible packaging has emerged as a versatile and sustainable solution, delivering substantial benefits for both manufacturers and consumers and signaling a pivotal shift in the industry. Amidst sustainability concerns, industry leaders collaborate to introduce Machine Direction Oriented Polyethylene (MDO PE) developed through innovative research and technology. MDO-PE film offers immediate sustainability benefits primarily due …

Packaging Print market poised for steady growth amid innovation and sustainability shifts

  The packaging and label printing market has emerged as a critical driver for the future of the global printing industry, with a total estimated value of $504.9 billion in 2024, according to Smithers. This represents a significant growth trajectory, in contrast to declining traditional publication and graphics segments, as rising demand for packaged goods …