MPS Printing has announced the successful completion of a management-led buy-out, marking a significant step toward the company’s operational recovery and long-term strategic repositioning. The move, supported by investor Nick Tyrer and MPS co-founder Bert van den Brink, aims to restore stability and rebuild stakeholder confidence following a challenging period. Based …
Al Thika Packaging joins Zakka Multitec during Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
Al Thika Packaging LLC has officially joined Zakka Multitec Group, a move confirmed during Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai. The announcement marks a strategic integration aimed at strengthening both companies’ positions in the packaging and industrial machinery sector across the Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, Al Thika Packaging has …
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Tetra Pak unveils Factory OS™ at Gulfood Manufacturing: A decisive step toward AI-ready food and packaging production
Ben Daniel, Editor-in-Chief, Packaging MEA reports from Gulfood Manufacturing, Dubai Tetra Pak used the global stage of Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 to launch Tetra Pak® Factory OS™, its most advanced Automation and Digitalisation platform to date. Positioned as a modular, open and scalable smart-factory ecosystem, Factory OS™ represents a strategic shift in …
SIG secures 9 filling line contracts and wins innovation award at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
SIG has signed contracts to supply nine aseptic filling lines during the Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 trade show, held from November 4 to 6 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The deals, concluded during the three-day event, reflect SIG’s expanding role in aseptic packaging for the food and beverage sector across the region. The company also …
Vinsak Group realigns strategy to boost in-house manufacturing and global brand offering
Vinsak Group has announced a strategic realignment of its operations, with a sharpened focus on strengthening in-house manufacturing and consolidating its branded product offerings. The move comes as the company seeks to align more closely with the evolving requirements of packaging and print converters globally. To support this direction, Vinsak …
SLMG Beverages boosts PET bottle production with KHS TriBlock system
SLMG Beverages, Coca-Cola’s largest bottler in India, has expanded its production capabilities with the installation of a new PET bottling line from KHS at its Chhata facility in Uttar Pradesh. The expansion, completed ahead of peak season, has increased capacity at the plant by 35%. The new InnoPET TriBlock line, delivered by Germany-based …
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Canpack Group to open second aluminum can plant in Colombia
CANPACK Group has announced plans to build a second aluminum beverage can facility in Colombia, representing an investment of approximately USD 140 million. The new plant will be located near Barranquilla, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, and is expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027. The facility will have an installed production capacity …
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Mondelēz and DS Smith trial paper tubs for Cadbury Heroes
Mondelēz International has partnered with packaging supplier DS Smith to pilot paper-based packaging for its Cadbury Heroes range in the UK, marking a shift from traditional plastic tubs. The trial, which introduces 300,000 paper tubs, will be available for a limited time across Tesco stores nationwide starting in October. This “test …
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Guala Closures acquires Metal Crowns to expand footprint in East Africa
Guala Closures has signed an agreement to acquire Metal Crowns Group, a Nairobi-based manufacturer of crown corks and plastic closures, in a move to strengthen its position in the East African bottling industry. Established in 1978, Metal Crowns Group operates two production facilities and supplies global customers in the beer and carbonated …
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Brazil’s MBRF signs deal with Saudi firm to boost joint venture, eyes Riyadh listing
Brazilian food producer MBRF has signed an investment agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to strengthen their joint venture in the Middle East, which is expected to be listed on the Riyadh stock exchange, the company said on Monday. According to a securities filing, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MBRF will contribute …