Collaborating with global efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, plastic machine manufacturer SML has commenced industrial production of PET sheet, the main component in plastic face shields, at the SML headquarters in Redlham in Vöcklabruck, Austria, this week. Production takes place on a state-of-the-art line for calendered sheets. The extrusion line produces enough material for …
European self-adhesive labelstock demand surges in Q1 amid Covid-19
European labelstock demand grew by 6.8% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter last year. The increase followed modest growth rates of 1.8% and 1.4% recorded in 2019 and 2018 respectively, although the second half of 2019 already indicated an upward trend with above 3% year-on-year increases. Inevitably though, the current …
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Coveris reduces CO2 emissions at its Egyptian site
In line with Coveris’ global strategy to be an industry sustainable leader, the company’s plants across Europe and Middle East are working continuously to reduce their environmental footprint. The latest example comes from Egypt where the plant is switching its electricity supply from diesel to hydropower eliminating CO2 emissions by more than 90% in 2020. …
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Amcor designs Stock PET bottles to meet demands of ecommerce-ready packaging
Amcor has designed a family of stock polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles that helps co-packers meet the demanding requirements for ecommerce-ready packaging. OmniPack™ PET bottles increase capacity and reduce downtime because they have the same diameter with the same finish – only the height changes to accommodate the varying fill volumes. “Our customers want ecommerce-ready packaging,” …
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Unilever adapts deodorant production lines to meet demand of hand sanitizer
As part of global efforts to help tackle coronavirus, Unilever’s Leeds factory at UK have, for the first time adapted one of their deodorant manufacturing lines to produce much-needed supplies of hand sanitiser for the NHS. With collaborative efforts of employees from across Unilever and the rapid response of Unilever’s suppliers with materials, packaging and …
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“Gahwa” Enters New Realm with KitKat Arabic Coffee
KitKat Arabic Coffee is coming this Ramadan, with the beloved confectionary brand launching a new edition with an Arabic twist to meet local consumer demand for a flavor inspired by “Gahwa,” as Arabic coffee is socially referred to in the region. “We understand the cultural value of coffee time in the region, and are always …
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OKI supports social distancing with free media
To support businesses and organisations with their floor sticker requirements through the pandemic, OKI Europe is offering free floor sticker media and downloadable artwork communicating social distancing guidelines. This will enable organisations to minimise the time it takes to print essential floor stickers and put them in place, whether in hospitals, surgeries pharmacies, retail stores, …
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An essential enabler of the supply chain at times of crisis
With demand for certain products at an all-time high, and timely supply potentially a matter of life and death, FINAT points out the role of appropriate labelling Labels and labelling technology are an essential feature for the medical supply chain – and never has this been more important than during the coronavirus pandemic. Labels provide …
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Building a circular carton packaging portfolio
Tetra Pak Sustainability Director Rodney Reynders tells Packaging MEA’s Ben Daniel and Vikram Fotedar how the world leader aims to be entirely sustainable while maintaining impeccable food safety standards. In 2018, Tetra Pak started restructuring its packaging portfolio with a vision to create the ideal beverage carton. The aim is to deliver a package that …
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Reifenhäuser reflects on a year of growth, which started in the MEA region
Regional expansion helped a leader in the plastics industry grow its brand even further, prompting enthusiasm for the future – and the rise of the machines A year on from the launch of Reifenhäuser’s MEA operation, and three months after K 2019 – the biggest trade fair on the world’s plastics and rubber calendar – …
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