Dow has launched DOWSIL™ 5-1050 Polymer Processing Aid (PPA), a new material designed for use in blown and stretch film applications as an alternative to fluoropolymer-based processing aids, which are being phased out in various markets due to regulatory and environmental concerns. This new PPA, formulated with a silicone additive in …
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Reprotronics, a Dubai-based prepress and visual graphics provider, has installed an Esko CDI Crystal 4260 XPS flexo platemaking line to expand its production capabilities and improve efficiency. The company, part of the UAE-based Thomsun Group, has been active in the graphic arts sector since 1993. Its latest investment reflects rising demand for high-quality flexographic plates …
Stora Enso has introduced Ensovelvet, an uncoated solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard designed for high-end packaging applications such as cosmetics, perfumes, and other premium consumer goods. The material features a velvet-like smoothness on both sides, combining a natural uncoated surface with stiffness and folding reliability. According to the company, the board …
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Pepsi Kenya, through its bottling partner SBC Kenya, has launched Sting Energy, marking its entry into the country’s fast-expanding energy drink market. The product will be available in two variants—Red Rush and Gold Rush—and is priced at Kes 50 (US$0.39) for a 330ml bottle. The launch comes as Kenya’s energy drink …
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Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has signed an agreement with Tetra Pak to install the E3/Speed Hyper line in Saudi Arabia, marking a key development in its manufacturing operations and long-standing partnership with the packaging solutions provider. The E3/Speed Hyper is currently the fastest filling machine in aseptic carton manufacturing, …
Mondi South Africa has strengthened the operational resilience of its Merebank paper mill in Durban through a new energy project and flood-protection measures, reinforcing supply continuity for its paper-based packaging operations. The site has installed a condensing steam turbine that enables it to generate 60% of its electricity needs, reducing reliance on external power and …
Star Paper Mills is set to begin trial production at its US$54 million recycled container board mill in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, with construction 95% complete. The announcement will be formally made during the ProPaper 2025 event, but the company confirmed operational activities are expected to commence before year-end. The 135,000-tonne capacity …
Usha Benjamin, Editor of Packaging MEA, speaks with Pearljeet Kaur, regional sourcing leader at a global packaging firm, about her unconventional journey from Ecuador’s oil rigs to Dubai boardrooms -and how resilience, adaptability, and purpose drive her mission to break industry molds and open doors for others. Your journey into packaging came through …
Nefab and Nokia have jointly developed a new fiber-based packaging solution for Nokia’s 5G radio frequency (RF) modules, replacing traditional plastic cushioning with Nefab’s FiberFlute material. The solution has been named a finalist for the Nokia Diamond Award 2025 in the Sustainability category, which recognizes suppliers contributing to Nokia’s environmental goals through …
The Mohinani Group has partnered with Norfund, the Norwegian government’s investment fund for developing countries, to expand its recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) operations in Ghana and Nigeria. The investment will support infrastructure development aimed at increasing recycling capacity and reducing reliance on virgin plastics in food-grade packaging. The initiative follows Mohinani’s …
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