Express Pack Print, a subsidiary of Takamul Industries, has installed a flatbed die-cutting machine from Eterna, part of the Bobst Group, to strengthen its production capabilities in folding box board packaging. The new machinery is expected to enhance output, reduce setup times, and improve die-cutting accuracy, supporting growing demand from …
Flexo Rising: Driving packaging print into a new era
As gravure maintains its stronghold in long-run, high-quality packaging, flexography is accelerating as the industry’s most versatile print process. From flexible packaging to labels, cartons, and corrugated formats, flexo’s unique blend of cost-efficiency, adaptability, and scalability is reshaping the global packaging print landscape. Ben Daniel, Editor of Packaging MEA, reports on how converters across regions …
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SisTrade marks 25 years with global smart manufacturing forum
Reporting from Porto, Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, brings insights from the SisTrade International Conference 2025 — a milestone event where global industry leaders explored how SisTrade’s MS|ERP and AI-powered platforms are redefining smart manufacturing, sustainability, and competitive advantage for the packaging and printing sectors worldwide. On the scenic …
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OEE Container Technology partners with CarnaudMetalbox Engineering for regional Seamer Tooling distribution
Earlier this year, OEE Container Technology FZ-LLC (OEE) announced a partnership with UK-based CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Ltd (CMbE) to distribute its Seamer Tooling products across the Middle East, Egypt, India and Pakistan. The agreement designates OEE as the official Seamer Tooling Agent for CMbE in these regions. CMbE, a manufacturer of …
BOBST oneECG expands gravure printing with metallic effects
BOBST’s oneECG technology is enabling converters to achieve metallic finishes in gravure printing using a fixed set of process inks, a development positioned to streamline production and improve sustainability in flexible packaging. Introduced in 2019, oneECG (Extended Color Gamut) standardizes gravure printing with a fixed ink palette, reducing the need …
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Baumer hhs launches CorrBox Solution evo for high-volume corrugated packaging production
Baumer hhs has announced the launch of its CorrBox Solution evo, a new system designed to improve adhesive application and quality control for high-volume production in the corrugated packaging industry. The release follows extensive field testing under real-world conditions and is now available for order as of 1 October 2025. The CorrBox Solution evo is …
RotoFlexoPress boosts output and cuts waste with BOBST NOVALAM S 550
Lebanon-based converter RotoFlexoPress (RFP) has reported significant productivity and sustainability gains following the installation of a BOBST NOVALAM S 550 laminator. Established in 1970, RFP supplies flexible packaging across Europe, Africa, and the GCC, with products including bags, pouches, sleeves, and roll stock. The machine, capable of handling thin aluminum …
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Siegwerk, Borouge and TPN launch recyclable mono-material pouch for dry food packaging
Siegwerk, Borouge, and Thailand-based TPN Food Packaging Co., Ltd. have jointly developed a fully recyclable, mono-material barrier stand-up pouch designed for oxygen-sensitive dry products such as nuts and pet food. The collaboration marks the first co-development project under the Siegwerk-Borouge partnership, with TPN overseeing production. The pouch, made entirely of polyethylene, is designed to maintain …
Morris Packaging and UFlex partner on sustainable woven bag solutions
Morris Packaging LLC and UFlex Packaging Inc. have announced a strategic partnership to expand their presence in the woven bag segment, with a focus on sustainable and performance-driven flexible packaging for pet food, lawn and garden, and industrial applications. The alliance will leverage Morris Packaging’s operational footprint and customer-centric approach alongside …
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Dow introduces non-fluoropolymer processing aid for film packaging applications
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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