Bobst Group has acquired majority participation of 51% in Cito-System, which retains 49%. Cito-System will continue to be run under the same management. The company is well known for providing a multiple of components for the converting and die-making industries with expertise in paper, cardboard, and corrugated board. “In a world where agility and sustainability …
Intertek in Dubai appointed as notified body for the Gulf Conformity Mark for low-voltage equipment
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has been designated as a “Notified Body” by the Gulf Standards Organization (GSO) to issue Gulf Conformity Mark (G Mark) Certificates to locally produced, imported and exported products across the Gulf countries. The scope of notification covers Gulf Technical Regulation for Low Voltage Equipment and …
Farewell to Europe’s “King of Flexo”
A look back at the highly influential career of Dr Reinhard Ulbrich, 1931-2020 Dr. Reinhard Ulbrich, the former Business Director of DuPont’s Cyrel flexo printing plates division in Europe, has died aged 89. Dr. Ulbrich played a major role in the development of flexo printing from almost a cottage industry to the high-precision technology of …
Oman to enforce nationwide ban on single-use plastic bags
Oman has announced it will ban the use of single-use plastic shopping bags from January, according to Business Wire. The decision was announced by Oman’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs and will apply to the entire Sultanate. Local news sources quoted the ministry as saying: “Companies and establishments are prohibited from using single-use plastic …
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Let the machine guide the operator
Heidelberg unveils Push-to-Stop, which it says will solve the widespread problem of skills shortages and inefficient processes As Heidelberg Middle East reports a more-than 10% year-on-year growth, it is understandably enthused about its prospects, and in particular with the introduction of its new Push-to-Stop technology. Packaging MEA caught up with three key Heidelberg figures at the …
UPM Raflatac and Sabic work together for a recycling first
UPM Raflatac is taking a major step toward creating a circular economy by collaborating with Sabic, a global leader in the chemical industry. Together they have created the first polypropylene (PP) label film manufactured from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic on a mass balance basis. Now available globally, this label material uses Sabic’s groundbreaking Trucircle solutions for …
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With all five of the biggest global risks being environmental, UAE moves to a green economy
UAE: For the first time in the survey’s history, the World Economic Forum report 2020 “Nature Risk Rising” stated the five biggest current global risks are all environmental – namely extreme weather events, human-made environmental damage, human-made disasters, major biodiversity loss, and natural disasters. The findings emphasise the need for collaboration between businesses and policymakers …
Bobst and partners throw open the doors to new Flexo Center of Excellence
Germany Bobst hosted an open house at its new Flexo Center of Excellence at Bobst Bielefeld on February 13, giving attendees the opportunity to experience the entire flexo process from start to finish. The Competence Center at Bobst Bielefeld has been extended to a fully comprehensive Center of Excellence for the flexo process, specifically for Extended …
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In trying times, Miraclon still has plenty of reasons to cheer
USA Miraclon is one year old this month, and CEO Chris Payne reflects on a successful first 12 months. Much to celebrate We’ve been on a tremendous journey since April 9, 2019, the day Miraclon began trading with a dedicated focus on flexo and what it can do. We’re hugely proud of the Kodak Flexcel NX …
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When it comes to packaging design, innovation and circularity, Agthia has a lot of bottle
An entirely plant-based water bottle is launched in tandem with a pact to drive up PET recycling rates in the UAE, with a reduction in CO2 emissions resulting in an improved environmental footprint. Agthia Group PJSC, one of the region’s biggest food and beverage companies and producers of Al Ain, the UAE’s leading bottled water …