Ediz Eren Appointed Rockwell Automation’s Regional VP for META, Bolstering Growth Strategy

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) has reinforced its growth strategy in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region with the appointment of Ediz Eren as the new regional vice president. The announcement positions Eren to lead the company’s accelerated growth initiatives in the META region, with his base of operations situated in the United …

Kongsberg PCS Launches New Kongsberg Ultimate Platform for Corrugated Production

  Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) unveiled its latest digital cutting platform, the Kongsberg Ultimate, marking a notable development in the corrugated production sector. The platform is positioned to potentially impact the industry with claims of enhanced productivity, precision, and safety.   Featuring a new drive technology, an acceleration rate of up to 2.74G, …

IPACK-IMA 2025: Charting a New Course for Innovation and Industry Growth

      Milan, Italy – October 24, 2023   The future of IPACK-IMA, a renowned event in the processing and packaging market, is set to unfold in 2025 with a strategic focus on innovation and industry transformation. The show has been a cornerstone in understanding market dynamics, and it is now poised to redefine …

Amazon Takes Major Step to Eliminate Plastic Packaging in U.S. Fulfillment Centers

Amazon has unveiled its groundbreaking initiative to replace plastic delivery packaging with curbside-recyclable paper solutions at its first fully automated fulfillment center in the United States, located in Euclid, Ohio. This milestone signifies Amazon’s multiyear effort to transition U.S. fulfillment centers from plastic to paper packaging, enabling greater convenience for customers to recycle at home. …

EU Enacts 16th Amendment to Food Contact Plastic Regulation for Enhanced Food Safety

The European Commission has taken a significant step toward bolstering food safety by introducing the 16th Amendment to the Food Contact Plastic Regulation (EU 2023/1442). This regulatory update, recently published by the European Commission, brings about vital changes to substance authorizations and introduces new substances within the framework of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. The …

Almarai Reports 7% Rise in Q2 2023 Net Profit, Implements Risk Management Strategies

    Almarai Company, the leading dairy producer in Saudi Arabia, has announced a 7.06% increase in net profit for the second quarter of 2023. The company’s net profit reached 557.08 million Saudi riyals ($148.45 million), compared to 520.36 million riyals in the same period last year.   The growth in profit can be attributed …

Videojet Launches High-Performance CO2 Laser Marking Systems for Manufacturers

    Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking, and printing solutions, has introduced the Videojet 3350 and Videojet 3350 Smart Focus CO2 laser marking systems to meet manufacturers’ demands for high-performance solutions. These lasers are designed for the food, beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, packaging, and extrusion industries, offering the ability to mark complex codes …

IFFCO Group Expands Condiments Production Capacity in the Middle East with Sidel’s PET Lines

IFFCO Group, based in the UAE, plans to boost its condiments production capacity by deploying Sidel’s PET lines in the UAE and establishing a new facility in Iraq. Entrusting Sidel with the turnkey project, IFFCO Group aims to achieve maximum efficiency.   Andrey Dribny, CEO of IFFCO Group  said, “This will be the first factory …

SACMI Unveils Classy AI for Metal Packaging at LatamCan 2023 Conference

SACMI, a leading provider of technological solutions, will introduce its Classy AI interface for vision system control in the can-making industry at the upcoming LatamCan 2023 conference. The international event will be held in Mexico City from July 12 to 14, 2023, and will serve as a platform to showcase SACMI’s revolutionary vision system management …