Bobst unveils vision to Connect digital and physical worlds

New platform promises to facilitate a seamless process from PDF to package Bobst has a vision in which brand owners, converters, toolmakers, packers and retailers are all part of a seamless supply chain, accessing data across the entire workflow. Machines and tools will “talk” to each other, transmitting data through a cloud-based platform orchestrating the …

INDEVCO companies in Egypt contribute to ‘tahya misr’ fund to support underprivileged families during covid-19

INDEVCO supports ‘Tahya Misr’ Fund, a donation-based national fund, to help Egyptian families in need during difficult times.  Amid the COVID19 pandemic, INDEVCO contributes to the ‘Tahya Misr’ Fund in Egypt on behalf of member companies UNIPAKNILE, Interstate Paper Industries, Sanita Consumer Products, and Sanita Nile for Import and Trading. The national fund has launched efforts …

Xeikon and Flint Group’s Idera solution brings digital print to the corrugated industry

An ideal solution for a corrugated box market with decreasing lot sizes, shorter lead times and ever-increasing demand for high-quality packaging, Xeikon’s Idera promises to deliver higher print quality than flexography and enable printing of both short and long runs with all the benefits of a digital print-on-demand solution, including reduced waste. With a much …

Nespresso launches first coffee capsules with recycled Aluminium

Nespresso today announced the launch of the first coffee capsules on the market made using 80% recycled aluminium, as part of the company’s continued journey towards circularity, going further to minimize waste and maximize the reuse of product materials. The move closely follows the introduction in March of new machine boxes in fully recyclable packaging …

Huhtamaki launches high-quality face masks to help a responsible return to a new normal

Huhtamaki, the global leader in sustainable food-on-the-go and food-on-the-shelf packaging solutions, is launching a range of high-quality affordable and reusable face masks today. The Huhta Masks are suitable for everyday use and help reduce the spread of droplets into the environment*. The comfortable masks are breathable and washable and are made of high-quality fabric with …

Primera Introduces LX600 Colour Label Printer

LX600 Colour Label Printer produces short runs of high-quality labels quickly and at a low cost per label. Primera Technology, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialised digital colour printers, announced LX600, its newest desktop colour label printer. LX600 is a compact, highly capable desktop colour label printer. With its maximum print width of 5″ (127mm), …

New dates announced for Beautyworld Middle East 2020

New dates have been announced for Beautyworld Middle East 2020, with the 25th edition of the region’s largest exhibition for beauty products, hair care, fragrances, and wellbeing, now taking place from 23-25 November 2020 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The show’s organiser Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said the new dates come after extensive feedback …

Siegwerk and Varcotec form partnership for Lock 3 antimicrobial coating innovation

Siegwerk, one of the leading suppliers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, and Varcotec, a specialist for technically sophisticated overprint varnishes made for the printing industry, have entered into a distribution partnership for Varcotec’s Lock 3 antimicrobial coating technology in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). This innovative dispersion varnish is …

Sustainable water company revolutionises the use of plastic- free alternatives in the UAE

Dubai based, Sprudel, an environment-friendly water purification company is on a mission to eliminate the use of plastic bottles and encourage #plasticfree drinking solutions. Their product range includes water purifiers, water coolers, water dispensers and customised glass bottles, serving both still and sparkling water for offices, homes and restaurants. A typical UAE resident uses 450 …