BOBST is set to host a series of specialized events alongside K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 7–15, highlighting new technologies and services aimed at improving performance, productivity, and sustainability in flexible packaging. The lineup includes an Open House at Bobst Manchester on October 7, where the company will …
Siegwerk Expands in Dubai to Boost Sustainable Ink Supply
Siegwerk has announced the opening of a new office and warehouse facility in Dubai, expanding its footprint in the Middle East to meet increasing demand for sustainable packaging inks and coatings. The move is aimed at enhancing customer support and improving logistics across the region. The facility includes a regional …
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ALPLA Expands Injection-Moulding Capabilities with KM Packaging Acquisition
The ALPLA Group has acquired KM Packaging, a German-based closure manufacturer, to expand its injection-moulding division, ALPLAinject. The move significantly increases ALPLA’s production of high-quality closures for tubes, bottles, and jars—including clean-room applications—across six sites in Germany, Austria, Poland, and the United States. This acquisition brings an annual output of more than 6.5 billion injection-moulded …
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DHL Group Announces €500 Million Investment in Middle East Logistics Expansion
DHL Group has confirmed it will invest over €500 million in logistics infrastructure and operations across the Middle East, with the bulk of activity focused on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The investment is scheduled to span from 2024 through 2030 and is aligned with the company’s Strategy 2030, which targets …
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Siegwerk Joins MEA Tobacco Packaging Alliance to Share Expertise and Collaborate
Siegwerk has officially joined topac, a new alliance formed to bring together companies across the tobacco packaging value chain, including printers, converters, material suppliers, and technology providers. The goal: to improve collaboration, share technical insights, and respond to industry-specific challenges, especially in key markets such as the Middle East and Africa (MEA). …
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Almarai to Acquire Pure Beverages Industry Company for SAR 1.04 Billion
Almarai Company has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Pure Beverages Industry Company, in a transaction valued at SAR 1.040 billion. Pure Beverages Industry Company is recognized as a key player in Saudi Arabia’s bottled water market, operating under the brands “Ival” and “Oska.” The company …
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Hotpack Releases 2024 Carbon Footprint Report, Outlines Emission Reduction Targets
Hotpack has published its Corporate Carbon Footprint Report for 2024 ,disclosing emissions data and outlining reduction strategies across its operations in the MENA region. The company reported total emissions of 53,320 tons of CO₂ equivalent for the year, broken down as 16,963 tons from direct emissions (Scope 1), 30,579 tons from electricity use (Scope 2), …
ERA Rebrands as Global Rotogravure Association to Foster Global Gravure Market
The European Rotogravure Association (ERA), which has represented and supported the gravure printing industry since 1956, has officially rebranded as the Global Rotogravure Association (GRA). The change, effective in 2025, reflects the association’s shift from a regional to an international focus, acknowledging the growing importance of gravure markets worldwide. The …
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Huhtamaki Flexibles Boosts Regional Capacity with New Pouching Hub and Sustainable Packaging Drive
In an exclusive interview with Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, Huhtamaki Flexibles outlines its strategic expansion in the Middle East through the launch of a new Pouching Hub and a strengthened focus on sustainable packaging solutions to meet rising regional demand. Huhtamaki Flexibles UAE marked a major milestone in its …
Arabian Farms Joins Al Ain Group After Strategic Sale by SEDCO and Bugshan
Arabian Farms, a poultry and egg producer in the region, has been acquired by Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG), a UAE-based entity consolidating five local protein producers. The transaction marks the exit of Saudi investors SEDCO Holding and Bugshan Investment, who co-founded Arabian Farms in 1978. Over the decades, the company became a key …
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