Emirates Biotech has signed a key equipment supply contract with Sulzer for its Falcon PLA Project, marking a shift from planning to execution for what will become the world’s largest polylactic acid (PLA) facility. The contract follows a licensing agreement between the two companies in December 2024. Sulzer will supply the critical …
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State-of-the-art facility at Dubai Industrial City to drive innovation in packaging, automation, and smart manufacturing sectors In a strategic move to strengthen the UAE’s industrial capabilities and accelerate workforce readiness in future-facing sectors, Himatrix Group, a prominent player in industrial automation, quality solutions, and advanced manufacturing, has inaugurated its new Technical Training Centre …
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Fotouh Al-Kuwait International has signed an agreement to build a new packaging materials factory in Egypt’s Sokhna Industrial Zone, part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). The project will cover 10,000 square meters and carry an initial investment of $1.7 million (around EGP 86 million). The agreement was signed by Walid Yousef, …
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Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL), a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, is preparing to enter export markets across Africa following a major increase in its polypropylene bag production capacity. The company announced Tuesday that recent upgrades to its manufacturing plants have pushed monthly output from 36 million to 52 million bags, with further …
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India’s plastic credit market is expected to grow 70%, reaching approximately $1.67 billion by 2030, up from the current $982 million, according to industry observers. The surge is largely driven by Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates that require producers, importers, and brand owners to include recycled content in their plastic packaging. Under the …
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JPFL Films Private Limited, the flexible packaging division of Jindal Poly Films Limited, has announced a ₹700 crore investment to expand its manufacturing capacity at its Nashik facility. The company will install new production lines for BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene), PET, and CPP films, with operations expected to begin within the next two …
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Labelexpo Europe 2025, set to take place in Barcelona from 16–19 September, will for the first time feature folding carton technology alongside labels and flexible packaging. Organizers say the move reflects the convergence of print technologies and rising demand for shorter runs, automation, and sustainable packaging. Andy Thomas-Emans, Strategic Director at Informa …
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Toyo Printing Inks, part of the artience Group, has inaugurated a new USD 70 million factory in the Manisa Organized Industrial Zone, western Turkey. Built on a 62,500 m² site, the facility significantly expands the company’s production capacity and reinforces its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and regional innovation. At the opening ceremony, attended …
International Paper has agreed to acquire DS Smith in a deal valued at £5.8 billion. The transaction, announced in April 2025, is structured as an all-stock exchange, with DS Smith shareholders set to receive 0.1285 shares of International Paper for each DS Smith share. This deal will bring together two major players …
Messe Düsseldorf integrates flagship fairs K, interpack, and drupa into Saudi Arabia’s leading plastics, print, and packaging exhibitions. Messe Düsseldorf is accelerating its global footprint with the expansion of its flagship trade shows—K, interpack, and drupa—into the Middle East, marking a pivotal collaboration with the Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC). Through a new strategic agreement, the …
