UK: Bobst Manchester has introduced PECVD SiOx, a solution which it claims is able to produces high barrier film with a high degree of transparency which is both retortable and microwavable. Their commercialised SiOx coated substrate Bobst said, is a transparent barrier films, as well as being recyclable and FDA approved. The Bobst Manchester statement …
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Spain: Comexi, the specialist in solutions for conversion of flexible packaging, was recognised at FlexoTech International Print & Innovations Awards ceremony organised by Whitmar Publica- tions, with two awards in the flexible packaging narrow web and flexible packaging medium web categories going to two of its European converters. The French company BRJ (Palamy Group) obtained …
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Italy: Uteco Converting will become one of the first equipment manufacturers to utilise Kodak’s Ultrastream technology after it signed an agreement with Kodak for the purchase of its latest inkjet printing systems. Kodak has debuted the Ultrastream technology at Drupa 2016 as a concept with development plans for availability to OEM partners in 2019. Uteco …
India: Amcor, the global packaging leader, has invested in a new plant in Bharuch following a seven-year agreement with Unilever signed in 2017, under which the new plant will produce packaging for Unilever. Amcor’s “efficient” new factory in Bharuch, Gujarat, in the Western region of India started operations in March after an official ceremonial event …
The US-based moulding and extrusion specialist taps the Middle East’s packaging market with its newest Quantum-Toggle. On the sidelines of Arabplast 2019, Milacron top managers share their thoughts with Packaging MEA editors Benjamin Daniel and Vikram Fotedar Packaging MEA (PMEA): 25 years in the MEA market, that’s a long time? Fadi Abdal, VP, sales Middle …
UAE: ArabPlast 2019, the biggest plastics, petrochemicals and rubber industry exhibition in the MENA region, was held in January at Dubai. Inaugurated by His Excellency Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infra-structure Development, a record number of companies from countries around the world participated at the recent edition. Speaking to Packaging MEA, …
The polymer specialist solution’s ability to compatibilise waste PE and PP will be a game-changer as it will reduce the need for costly and time-consuming materials separation when re-cycling plastics, Benjamim Daniel reports ExxonMobil knows what message it wants to convey to the MEA region with its Vistamaxx, a performance polymer while it is present …
More than 90% of all thin-gauge thermoformed parts are formed with plug-assisted pre-stretching. Conor Carlin of CMT Materials outlines the basics of plug material science and practical steps that thin-gauge thermoforming converters (and their moldmakers) should follow to optimise plug design. A Packaging MEA special While specific plug designs are dictated by many factors including …
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Packaging MEA editors Benjamin Daniel and Vikram Fotedar discuss with Thomas Lengenberg, sales director at Windmöller & Hölscher, his company’s progress, the two machine technologies and substrates that may matter Germany-based Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) is one of the world leaders for machinery and systems for the manufacturing and converting of flexible packaging. The product …
Reifenhäuser Middle East will focus on understanding the demands of its customers even as the regional entity extends its support services to existing and new customers, reports Benjamin Daniel, editor, Packaging MEA Germany-based Reifenhäuser Group, one of the leading provider of technologies and components for plastic extrusion, has strengthened its presence in the Middle East …
