Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (ACCBC) to manage the distribution and market growth of the beverage brands Rani, Vimto and Barbican across the United Arab Emirates. Announced on 1 July, the agreement appoints AKI as the exclusive distribution partner …
Packsize to acquire Panotec packaging business to expand right-sized automation portfolio
Packsize has announced an agreement to acquire the packaging business of Panotec, an Italian manufacturer of automated right-sized packaging machines, in a move aimed at expanding its global machine portfolio and customer base. The Salt Lake City-based company said on 30 June 2026 that the transaction would increase its …
Dubai Municipality and Enviroserve sign strategic agreement to to strengthen e-waste recycling in Dubai
Dubai Municipality has signed a strategic Memorandum of Cooperation with Enviroserve Services LLC to strengthen the safe management, collection, recycling and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment across the emirate. The agreement, announced in Dubai on 26 June 2026, supports the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041 and the …
Pusterla 1880 opens second manufacturing facility in Sousse, Tunisia
Pusterla 1880 has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Sousse, Tunisia, strengthening its production footprint in the Mediterranean region and expanding capacity for luxury secondary packaging. The new site represents an initial investment of €4 million, with a further €3 million planned for future expansion. The facility is designed to serve …
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Hotpack and HZ Corporation establish joint venture for paper-based foodservice packaging
Hotpack has entered into a joint venture with Malaysia-based HZ Corporation to expand the availability of paper-based foodservice packaging across multiple international markets. Announced on 18 June 2026, the partnership has been formalised through the establishment of HZP Eco Packaging. The venture will focus on supplying paper-based alternatives to single-use …
Morocco Hosts Egyptian Food and Packaging Trade Mission to Boost Business Ties
Morocco has hosted a trade mission of 31 Egyptian companies from the food, printing and packaging sectors, as both countries seek to expand bilateral trade and business partnerships. The mission was organised by the Egyptian Food Export Council in cooperation with the Egyptian Embassy in Morocco, the Egyptian Commercial Representation Authority, …
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SALPAC Emballage expands die-cutting capacity with BOBST NOVACUT 106 E
SALPAC Emballage, a folding carton converter based in Béjaïa, Algeria, has expanded its die-cutting capacity with the installation of a new BOBST NOVACUT 106 E 3.0. The investment forms part of a broader modernization programme launched in 2025, with a total value of €2.5 million aimed at renewing and upgrading the company’s printing …
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Metal Park launches Phase Two expansion for packaging metals at Make it in the Emirates 2026
Metal Park announced the launch of Phase Two of its industrial development during Make it in the Emirates 2026, adding new capacity to its integrated metals ecosystem in the UAE. The expansion will add 700,000 square feet of industrial facilities, increasing the total development footprint to more than 1.3 …
Nampak advances balance sheet recovery in first-half 2026 results
African packaging manufacturer Nampak has reported further progress in its financial recovery programme, with lower debt levels, reduced finance costs and improved earnings during the six months ended 31 March 2026. The company recorded normalised headline earnings of R346 million, an increase of 9% compared with the corresponding period last …
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Globalpharma signs seven strategic MoUs to strengthen manufacturing, R&D and sustainability
UAE-based pharmaceutical manufacturer Globalpharma has signed seven Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening research and development, manufacturing capabilities, operational efficiency and sustainable growth across its operations. The agreements are structured around three areas: innovation and product development; manufacturing, efficiency and sustainability; and market access, financing and expansion. The partnerships include collaboration with …