Oman Refreshment Company and Sidel launch three new formats

Oman Refreshment Company (ORC) has launched three new formats for PET bottles in order to meet changes in consumer demand. Sidel, its trusted OEM, completed the line conversion within a reduced lead time. These formats are now operating with improved rated speed to satisfy consumer demand in Oman. Established in 1974 and currently employing more …

Majan takes delivery of R707 LV Evolution

Majan Printing & Packaging, located in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, is the largest duplex board converter in the Gulf region. Today Majan represents one of Dynagraph’s major customers, having bought 16 Manroland machines since the company was established in 1996, with more than 50 printing units in production.   Among these was Majan’s …

Paper not film: KHS launches ecofriendly can packaging

KHS Group has added a further environmentally friendly system to its portfolio. With its tried-and- tested Innopack Kisters tray packers, the systems supplier now enables cans of food and beverage to be wrapped in paper.   The new technology provides an alternative to shrink film or wraparound cartons. Regarding stability the results are the same …

Will future exhibitions be digital, physical or hybrid?

Virtual shows are a necessity for now, but our industry depends on trade fairs. Packaging MEA Chief Editor Ben Daniel looks at the realities and possibilities of the live events scene returning vs. digital events.   The coronavirus pandemic has affected almost every country and most major industries. Packaging is no exception. Many live events …

Borouge and Borealis produce materials for facemasks

Combined polypropylene grades from Borouge and Borealis are enabling customers to produce fabric used for facemasks and other PPE items, as the coronavirus crisis continues to hit the UAE and beyond.   With the Covid-19 situation evolving globally, Borouge, a leading UAE-based petrochemical company that provides innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, has produced a quantity of …

Maggi recyclable wraps

Maggi has become the first major brand to use recyclable paper packaging to wrap individual bouillon cubes, for its organic range in France. The paper used for the wrapper is from sustainable sources – pulp and paper mills certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification – and …

Sustainable, high-quality printing showcased at Soma’s webinar

A shortage of resources and global climate change are critical topics within the packaging industries. Flint Group is pleased to collaborate with Soma and Marvaco to produce eco-friendly, full high definition, Expanded Gamut Print (EGP) on film samples to support the recent Soma Online Product Launch webinar. During this seminar, real-time printing of two demanding …

Virtual hub is perfect platform for Esko’s PDF editor launch

“Esko, a leading developer of integrated software and hardware solutions for the global print and packaging industry, has unveiled a virtual hub from which to launch its 2020 innovations.   Users can explore Esko’s 2020 portfolio via a virtual environment where insights and technical information is delivered in a fresh and exciting way. The hub …