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 …

IFFCO Group Adopts Sidel’s PET Lines for Production Expansion in the Middle East

    IFFCO Group, a multinational manufacturer headquartered in the UAE, has chosen Sidel’s complete PET lines to enhance its condiment production capacity. The installation includes facilities in Al-Ain, UAE, and a new plant in Baghdad, Iraq. The PET lines offer a reported capacity of up to 9,000 bottles per hour (bph) and provide flexibility …

BOBST Unveils Latest Innovations to Transform the Packaging Industry

  BOBST, a leading player in the packaging industry, has unveiled its latest innovations aimed at assisting converters and brand owners in embracing the digital transformation of the packaging supply chain. The announcement was made today, with our reporter Ben Daniel on-site to cover the event.   In his statement, Jean-Pascal Bobst, the CEO of …

Husky Installs First Integrated Injection Molding System for Blood Collection Tube Production in India

    Husky TechnologiesTM, a global technology provider, has successfully installed its first integrated injection molding system for blood collection tube (BCT) production in India. The system is now operational at the facilities of CML Biotech Limited, one of the country’s largest BCT manufacturers.   In response to manufacturing challenges faced by CML Biotech, Husky …

SCG International Expands Globally into SAMEA, Partners with Hassan Allam

    SCG International Corporation Co., Ltd. has announced its global business expansion into the South Asia, Middle East, and Africa (SAMEA) region. As part of this expansion, the company has established the Dubai Hub in the United Arab Emirates, which will serve as a central hub for sourcing and transporting goods across the region. …

Coveris Expands ReCover Initiative with Innovative Recycling Facility

    Coveris, a leading flexible packaging company has taken a major stride forward in its ReCover initiative with the inauguration of an innovative recycling facility, marking the second addition to its recycling business segment. ReCover, Coveris’ dedicated recycling segment, aims to create a closed-loop system and promote circularity in plastic. The newly opened ReCover …

Henkel Launches Injectable Thermally Conductive Adhesive for EV Batteries

  Application of Loctite TLB 9300 APSi between battery cells and the cooling system   Henkel, a global leader in automotive adhesives and thermal materials, has introduced Loctite TLB 9300 APSi, the world’s first injectable thermally conductive adhesive for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems. This groundbreaking adhesive offers structural bonding and efficient heat management capabilities …