TIPA Compostable Packaging, along with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has launched a certified home-compostable label for fresh produce in partnership with Bio4Life, a company specializing in compostable adhesive technology. The labels combine TIPA’s compostable film with Bio4Life’s adhesive, BioTak, which is fully certified to European compost standards. The resulting product is …
EGA completes debottlenecking expansion at Al Taweelah alumina refinery
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has completed a debottlenecking expansion at its Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, increasing production capacity by up to 50,000 tonnes of alumina annually. The expansion involved the installation of a third ball mill, a key component in the refining process that grinds bauxite ore into fine particles before chemical …
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TotalEnergies Corbion appoints Multi Trade Group as Middle East distributor for Luminy® PLA
Sharjah, UAE, 2 September 2025 – TotalEnergies Corbion has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Multi Trade Group, designating the company as its primary distributor for Luminy® PLA (polylactic acid) in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Middle East. Luminy® PLA is a bioplastic derived from renewable resources. It offers a combination of …
Ball Corporation restructures Saudi can packaging venture with ORG stake sale
Ball Corporation has finalized the sale of a 41% ownership interest in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company (UAC), its Saudi Arabia-based metal can packaging joint venture. The stake was acquired by a subsidiary of ORG Technology Co., Ltd. (ORG) for approximately USD $70 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. Ball now retains a 10% …
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Heidelberg strengthens packaging service footprint with Schubert partnership
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has taken over service operations in Brazil for packaging machinery from Gerhard Schubert GmbH. The agreement strengthens HEIDELBERG’s role in the packaging segment by providing on-the-ground technical support for Schubert’s installed systems across the region. Under the agreement, HEIDELBERG will provide production support and performance optimization for Schubert machines. The services …
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Label & Litho installs South Africa’s first Nilpeter FB-14 flexo press
South African label converter Label & Litho has installed the country’s first Nilpeter FB-14 flexo press, strengthening both its production capabilities and Nilpeter’s presence in the region. The FB-14 is the latest model in Nilpeter’s FB-Line, developed to provide high performance in a compact design with an emphasis on automation and efficiency. The new press …
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Veolia acquires full ownership of Water Technologies and Solutions from CDPQ
Veolia has entered into an agreement to acquire the 30% minority stake in its subsidiary, Water Technologies and Solutions (WTS), from CDPQ for $1.75 billion (approximately €1.5 billion). The transaction will bring Veolia’s ownership of WTS to 100%, allowing the company full operational control. The deal is expected to close by the end of …
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SOMA strengthens global footprint with launch of SOMA India
New subsidiary set to drive flexographic printing innovation across South Asia SOMA has announced the launch of SOMA India Marketing Services Pvt Ltd, a strategic move underscoring the company’s commitment to the rapidly expanding Indian packaging industry. The new subsidiary is designed to give Indian converters direct access to SOMA’s advanced flexographic printing …
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Siegwerk and Ravenwood partner on linerless label solutions
Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA and Ravenwood Packaging have formed a strategic partnership to promote the use of sustainable linerless labeling solutions within the packaging sector. The collaboration centers on Siegwerk’s development of two BPA-free release varnishes, which have been officially approved for use with Ravenwood’s linerless labeling systems. These varnishes meet the regulatory …
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Tadweer, Masdar and BEEAH align strategies in Sharjah waste-to-energy transition
Tadweer Group has acquired Masdar’s stake in the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy plant, joining BEEAH as a new partner in the Emirates Waste-to-Energy joint venture. The agreement, which remains subject to standard closing conditions, represents a strategic realignment among three of the UAE’s major sustainability-focused entities. Masdar, officially known as Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, is …
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