Miraclon is expanding its global presence through a new partnership with Phoenix Technologies, one of the Persian Gulf region’s leading technology solutions providers for the print and packaging industries. Based in Dubai, Phoenix will act as Miraclon’s distributor partner serving Arab states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Founded in 2007 …
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On the surface, web-to-pack printing looks a fanciful idea. But on the contrary, if done right, it can smooth the process and reduce costs for both shop and customer alike, and early adopters are already reaping the benefits. “They said it was impossible…” This might not be the most imaginative way of starting a story …
German mechanical engineering company Kautex Maschinenbau has announced additional investments to its packaging, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare packaging businesses. Funds in tn the eight-figure region will be provided in Euros by the majority shareholder and measure will include the reallocation of human resources from the automotive division. Kautex Maschinenbau is one of the world’s leading manufacturers …
Innovia Films has launched Rayoface mBoss, a Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film engineered to offer long-lasting premium embossing performance. Richard Southward, Global Product Manager, Labels, states: “It offers increased shelf appeal and consumer engagement through bold tactile features as well as the eye-catching print and foiling capability of the paper-like surface. “At 130 microns, it …
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Bee’ah, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, and Unilever Gulf, a leading suppliers of beauty and personal care, home care, and F&B products, have announced a pact to develop a new recycling plant in the UAE. Given Bee’ah’s expertise in waste management and recycling, this partnership supports the UAE’s Vision 2021 targets to divert waste from …
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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, 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 …
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 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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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 …
