MPS touches 12-sales mark, breaks its Labelexpo sales record

MPS has announced that it has surpassed the number of press orders received on show, the successful introduction of the ‘Beyond the Machine’ concept showcasing four key processes that extend beyond the printing press, and debut of a wider EF Symjet hybrid press that drew crowds during live demonstrations. In this year’s show, MPS chose …

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority acquires Nestlé́ Skin Health, rebranded as Galderma

Nestlé́ has announced the closing of the sale of Nestlé́ Skin Health to a consortium led by EQT and Luxinva, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) for a value of CHF 10.2 billion. This follows the completion of customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Galderma (“the Company”), rebranded from Nestlé́ …

Coveris’ Bobst die-cutting investment aims higher manufacturing capacity

Packaging manufacturer, Coveris, has taken delivery of a new Novacut 106 E and secured Bobst a further two machine orders on the back of the die-cutter’s success at its Wisbech site. Alongside Novacut 106 E, Coveris has signed a deal to install Expertcut 106 LER and Visionfold 110 A 2 at 73,500 sqft site. The …

Arden Engraving is set to inspire luxury packaging market with a new science-themed sample book

Arden Engraving is hoping to spark creativity of the luxury packaging market with our new science-themed swatch book. The company has unveiled its brand new sample booklet showcasing its expertise in embossing and hot foil stamping tooling targeted at the carton and label sectors. Arden specialises in tools and dies for the packaging industry. Sarah …

Clariant, partners develop laser marking process for flexibles

Clariant has teamed up with pigment supplier Merck and polymer producer SABIC to develop laser-marking technology and materials to ease the recycling process for flexible polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE) packaging film. For the partnership, SABIC will be supplying a range of polymers for packaging, including its “certified circular polymers”, which use Tacoil feedstock, an oil produced …

First Impression bolsters its move to a new location with a new Nilpeter FA-line press

South Africa’s label specialist First Impression, formerly Uniprint, has installed a new Nilpeter FA-Line 17-inch flexo press. The press was installed by CSM Machines sales, Nilpeter’s representative in South Africa. CSM also assisted First Impression, its long-time partner with a comprehensive company relocation to their new Hirt & Carter site at the Cornubia Industrial Business Estate …

Nestlé inaugurates packaging research institute for food industry

Nestlé has inaugurated the Institute of Packaging Sciences, the first-of-its-kind in the food industry. The new Institute enables Nestlé to accelerate its efforts to bring functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions to the market and to address the global challenge of plastic packaging waste. Mark Schneider, Nestlé CEO, said, “Our vision is a world …

StrongPack and Sidel join hands to create leading co-packing hub for non-alcoholic beverages in the African market

StrongPack’s operation in Nigerian market has a Sidel touch. The company’s mission to become the number one, high-quality, non-alcoholic contract packaging company in Africa has bolstered the greenfield project with four Sidel lines over the span of two years, including a can line, two regular complete PET lines and one PET line integrating Sidel’s ActisTM …

UAE F&B manufacturing group announces the success of Future Food 2019 Forum

The inaugural edition of Future Food Conference was held from 25-26 September 2019 at the Address Hotel Dubai. The Conference’s main theme was centered on “Transforming Our World of Food and Beverage Manufacturing” Nourished by the top regional leaders from the Food and Beverage Manufacturing business, the forum featured Her Excellency, Mariam Al Mheiri – …