Henkel has inaugurated a state-of-the-art beauty care production facility in Riyadh, aiming to meet the rising demand for personal care products in the Middle East. The new facility will manufacture a variety of items under the Pert brand, including shampoos, conditioners, and other specialized products. This development marks a significant step for Henkel …
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PepsiCo South Africa has partnered with Standard Bank on a sustainability-linked working capital facility to support its renewable energy commitments and local procurement initiatives. This collaboration aligns with PepsiCo’s global sustainability agenda, focusing on energy-efficient manufacturing and renewable electricity. PepsiCo, a leading global food and beverage company, operates in over 200 countries. In …
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SS Royal Kit Emirates Investment and Global Biopolymers Industries have partnered to establish Emirates Biotech, a new company focused on the production and distribution of PLA bioplastics. The firm aims to introduce sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastics across the Middle East, Africa, and India. The partnership agreement was signed by Shaikh Suhail …
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Canon, a global leader in digital imaging solutions, reported its most successful participation at drupa 2024, securing significant deals and attracting substantial customer interest. At its stand in Hall 8A, Canon showcased its latest production print technologies, resulting in orders worth €7.3 million and hosting over 70 key customers from the Middle East. …
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Borouge, in partnership with ADNOC and Borealis, has signed a Project Collaboration Agreement (PCA) with China’s Wanhua Chemical and its subsidiary Wanrong New Materials (Fujian) to explore the feasibility of establishing a speciality polyolefins complex in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. This proposed complex aims to produce 1.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of speciality polyolefins, …
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Novatex Limited, a Pakistan-based company, has installed its third metallizer from BOBST, the EXPERT K5 3300mm, in its factory earlier this year. This purchase continues the partnership between Novatex and BOBST, which began in 2011 with the acquisition of their first machine. The new EXPERT K5 joins another of its kind, purchased in …
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The Government of Sharjah’s Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL), through its commercial arm Ektifa, is set to enhance sustainability practices at its Meliha Dairy Factory. The first-of-its-kind organic dairy farm in the UAE will adopt Tetra Pak’s advanced processing and filling solutions. A high-profile delegation led by H.E. Dr. Eng. Khalifa Musabah …
Silal, a company specializing in food products and agricultural technology in Abu Dhabi, has inaugurated a large advanced warehouse in the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD). Covering over 41,000 square meters, the facility features more than 36,800 storage pallets and advanced refrigerated rooms. This warehouse marks a significant step in Silal’s efforts …
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The Coca Cola system, which includes The Coca Cola Company and its bottler Coca Cola Beverages Africa, has announced plans to invest up to $175 million in Kenya over the next five years, contingent on achieving anticipated growth targets. Sunil Gupta, CEO of Coca Cola Beverages Africa, made the announcement while hosting Kenyan …
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Vinsak, a leading name in the printing and packaging industry, has completed the acquisition of Rotatek Printing and Packaging Technologies SL, a move aimed at bolstering its global footprint and manufacturing capabilities. Rotatek’s manufacturing hub will remain firmly rooted in Barcelona, Spain, where recent expansions have added 15,000 square feet to its facilities. …
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