According to Oman News Agency, Hotpack and Sea Pride Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an integrated packaging manufacturing complex in Barka, Oman. The agreement was announced during the Inspire Oman Investors Summit 2026, held on 14 October in Muscat, bringing together investors, industry representatives and government officials. …
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Salalah Free Zone has signed a usufruct agreement with Advanced Packaging Company, affiliated with Saudi Arabia’s Alesayi Holding Company, to establish a beverage manufacturing facility with an investment of $10 million (OMR 3.85 million). The project will cover approximately 25,500 sq m, comprising an existing facility occupying 15,505 sq m and an additional …
The Circular Packaging Association (CPA) and the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) announced in Dubai on 15 September 2026 that they had signed a memorandum of understanding to advance packaging circularity across the UAE and wider GCC. The agreement establishes cooperation on policy engagement, knowledge exchange, industry advocacy, research, awareness …
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Gulftainer announced on 30 September 2026 that they had signed an agreement to expand aluminium exports from the UAE’s East Coast. The agreement forms part of EGA’s strategy to strengthen the efficiency and resilience of its outbound logistics, supporting continued growth and deliveries to customers in …
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French materials company Lactips and US packaging technology company SmartSolve Industries have announced a partnership to develop bio-based, water-soluble packaging materials. The announcement was issued from Paris, France; the material supplied did not specify a date. The agreement formalises work that began in 2024. According to the companies, they have taken …
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PepsiCo has opened a $10 million regional research and development hub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to develop food products and packaging for Middle Eastern markets. The facility brings product development, consumer testing and quality assessment into one location. The opening was attended by Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salameh, Saudi Arabia’s …
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Henkel will mark its 150th anniversary on 26 September 2026 with employee events worldwide, including a festival for around 18,000 employees and family members at its Düsseldorf headquarters in Germany. Founded by Fritz Henkel as a small detergent factory in Aachen, Germany, on 26 September 1876, the company moved its …
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Dow and Amcor announced a strategic collaboration on 17 September 2026 to support wider adoption of lower-carbon packaging by brands and retailers seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their value chains. The announcement was issued from Midland, Michigan, and Zurich. The companies said the initiative combines Dow’s lower-carbon polyethylene, …
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) completed its acquisition of an 80% stake in Italian aluminium recycling company Eco Green on 10 September, following regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of closing conditions. The UAE-based aluminium producer announced the proposed transaction in April. Eco Green’s founding Scappini family will remain minority shareholders and members of …
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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), Filmtec LLP and ExxonMobil Signature Polymers have developed a 17-micron nano cast stretch film intended to reduce material consumption in pallet wrapping while maintaining mechanical properties. The project downgauged HCCB’s conventional cast stretch film from 23 microns to 17 microns, cutting film thickness by 26%. Filmtec produced …
