US-headquartered Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has announced the installation of two BOBST MASTER M6 inline flexo presses to strengthen its operations across the EMEA region. The move is part of MCC’s long-term production strategy aimed at increasing capacity and operational efficiency. The BOBST MASTER M6 presses are designed for fast …
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South Africa has launched the Western Cape’s first food-grade PET bottle-to-bottle recycling facility, marking a significant expansion in the country’s recycling infrastructure. Extrupet (Pty) Ltd’s new plant in Cape Town was officially opened in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and industry body Petco. The R200 million (US$11.59 million) facility …
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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 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 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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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, …
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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SIG, in collaboration with GIZ Egypt, Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen, has launched Egypt’s first fully operational closed-loop recycling system for aseptic beverage cartons. The initiative, “Green Jobs from a Box,” is backed by long-standing industry partners Beyti – an Almarai subsidiary – and Juhayna Food Industries. Supported by the German Federal Ministry for …
At Labelexpo Europe 2025, Konica Minolta confirmed several machine orders and revealed a new prototype in its AccurioLabel series. Customers from Germany, Spain, China, Slovakia, and other countries purchased AccurioLabel 230 and AccurioLabel 400 presses. Buyers included Ornamin GmbH (Germany), Etiberica Label (Spain), Zhuhai Rundan Technology Co. Ltd. (China), MIF s.r.o. (Slovakia), and Qingdao Runben …
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Al-Qamar Printing & Marketing Co., Ltd. has installed a new Gallus Labelmaster 440, its third such press in three years. The move reflects the company’s ongoing expansion in the label printing segment, particularly for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. The Gallus Labelmaster 440 is part of Al-Qamar’s broader strategy to strengthen its production capabilities …
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