In this exclusive conversation, Zineb Chaoudri, Regional Communications Director at Veolia Near & Middle East, discusses with Usha Benjamin, Editor of Packaging MEA, how purposeful storytelling, strategic communication, and women’s leadership are driving sustainable change across the region’s packaging landscape. In an industry traditionally dominated by technical discourse and male leadership, women are …
Sidel opens Lagos office to support packaging growth and local expertise in West Africa
Sidel has opened a new regional office in Phoenix, Ikeja (Lagos), expanding its footprint in West Africa to support its customers more closely in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and surrounding markets. The facility will act as a base for project management, engineering, and after-sales services. The Lagos site becomes Sidel’s …
Flexo Innovations Open House to spotlight future trends in packaging print
Gallus, Esko, and Asahi Photoproducts will co-host the Flexo Innovations Open House on 19 November 2025 at Gallus’ facility in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The event is aimed at printers and converters across Europe, offering a full-day programme focused on advancements in flexographic printing technology. Designed as a collaborative industry …
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MCC expands EMEA production with investment in two BOBST inline flexo presses
US-headquartered Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has announced the installation of two BOBST MASTER M6 inline flexo presses to strengthen its operations across the EMEA region. The move is part of MCC’s long-term production strategy aimed at increasing capacity and operational efficiency. The BOBST MASTER M6 presses are designed for fast …
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Constantia Flexibles receives SBTi validation for updated climate targets
Constantia Flexibles, one of the world’s largest flexible packaging manufacturers, has had its updated climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation confirms that the company’s goals align with the SBTi’s criteria to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Based in Vienna, the company is targeting a 50.4% …
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Al Sharq Packaging Partners with Reifenhäuser in Major Cast Film Expansion
In a significant step for the region’s packaging industry, Al Sharq Packaging has signed a contract with German technology leader Reifenhäuser to supply two advanced polypropylene cast film production lines. This landmark agreement establishes Al Sharq Packaging as the largest cast film producer in Asia, reinforcing its position as a key player in …
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GulfPack Forms Global Technology Alliances to Advance Polypropylene Projects
Gulf Packaging Industries Company (GulfPack) has announced the signing of major cooperation agreements with leading global technology partners — Brückner Maschinenbau, Kampf GmbH, and Bonfanti — in the presence of H.E. Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. This announcement represents a major milestone for GulfPack as the company continues to …
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KEZAD and Al Ghurair Foods drive UAE’s first corn starch plant to power paper and packaging growth
Al Ghurair Foods has announced the phased completion of the UAE’s first corn starch plant at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), targeting full operational rollout by the first quarter of 2026. The plant is expected to play a critical role in supporting key downstream sectors including the paper and packaging industries. …
Coveris and SABIC advance circular medical packaging with closed-loop pilot
European packaging manufacturer Coveris has partnered with chemical company SABIC and healthcare stakeholders in a pilot project that demonstrates the feasibility of closed-loop recycling for medical plastic packaging. The initiative, launched in 2024, targets non-contaminated polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) waste from hospitals—materials that are typically incinerated despite being recyclable. In Europe, an estimated 1,700 …
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Reifenhäuser wins German Design Award for new HMI interfac
Duesseldorf, October 12, 2025 — The Reifenhäuser Group has received the prestigious German Design Award for its new human-machine interface (HMI), unveiled at K 2025 in Duesseldorf. The new system introduces a uniform design language across the company’s blown film, flat film, and nonwoven production lines, with a focus on simplicity and …
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