Interflex Group has installed a ROTOCON RFP 450 10-colour flexo press as part of its investment in expanded label and flexible packaging production. The new press, now installed and in final commissioning, will support Interflex’s production of labels, shrink sleeves, unsupported films and board applications up to 400gsm. The investment comes …
Mair Group and NVSSoft sign Syria MoU to develop produce packaging and export centres across four Syrian regions
UAE-based Mair Group and NVSSoft for Agricultural Technologies and Services have signed a memorandum of understanding with Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture to develop agricultural value chains, including crop collection, grading, packaging, cold storage and export preparation for Syrian fruit and vegetables. The MoU was signed in Damascus on 6 July …
Heidelberg to acquire POLAR to strengthen post-press automation for packaging and labels
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has signed an agreement to fully acquire POLAR, in a move aimed at strengthening its post-press offering for packaging and label production. Announced on 1 July 2026, the agreement will see Heidelberg take over the future production of POLAR machines and systems, while development will be integrated …
SOMA to supply automated S-Mount plate mounter to Ymtaco in Saudi Arabia
SOMA has reached an agreement with Ymtaco for Trading and Investment Ltd. in Saudi Arabia for the supply of its fully automated S-Mount plate mounter. The equipment is designed for flexographic printing operations and automates the plate mounting process, helping printers reduce manual intervention during job preparation. According to SOMA, the …
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Al Khayyat Investments signs exclusive UAE agreement with Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages
Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (ACCBC) to manage the distribution and market growth of the beverage brands Rani, Vimto and Barbican across the United Arab Emirates. Announced on 1 July, the agreement appoints AKI as the exclusive distribution partner …
Packsize to acquire Panotec packaging business to expand right-sized automation portfolio
Packsize has announced an agreement to acquire the packaging business of Panotec, an Italian manufacturer of automated right-sized packaging machines, in a move aimed at expanding its global machine portfolio and customer base. The Salt Lake City-based company said on 30 June 2026 that the transaction would increase its …
Dubai Municipality and Enviroserve sign strategic agreement to to strengthen e-waste recycling in Dubai
Dubai Municipality has signed a strategic Memorandum of Cooperation with Enviroserve Services LLC to strengthen the safe management, collection, recycling and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment across the emirate. The agreement, announced in Dubai on 26 June 2026, supports the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041 and the …
Morocco Hosts Egyptian Food and Packaging Trade Mission to Boost Business Ties
Morocco has hosted a trade mission of 31 Egyptian companies from the food, printing and packaging sectors, as both countries seek to expand bilateral trade and business partnerships. The mission was organised by the Egyptian Food Export Council in cooperation with the Egyptian Embassy in Morocco, the Egyptian Commercial Representation Authority, …
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SALPAC Emballage expands die-cutting capacity with BOBST NOVACUT 106 E
SALPAC Emballage, a folding carton converter based in Béjaïa, Algeria, has expanded its die-cutting capacity with the installation of a new BOBST NOVACUT 106 E 3.0. The investment forms part of a broader modernization programme launched in 2025, with a total value of €2.5 million aimed at renewing and upgrading the company’s printing …
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Metal Park launches Phase Two expansion for packaging metals at Make it in the Emirates 2026
Metal Park announced the launch of Phase Two of its industrial development during Make it in the Emirates 2026, adding new capacity to its integrated metals ecosystem in the UAE. The expansion will add 700,000 square feet of industrial facilities, increasing the total development footprint to more than 1.3 …