DS Smith Tecnicarton and ZICLA have jointly developed a fibre-based corrugated cardboard packaging solution designed to protect smart bike-lane separators and their electronic counting components during transportation. The packaging is made entirely from corrugated cardboard and consists of two elements. The outer box uses a tab-locking system that removes the need …
Almarai Partners with JBT Marel to Advance Seafood Processing Capabilities
Almarai has signed a multimillion-euro contract with JBT Marel for the supply of three advanced fish processing lines, marking a significant investment in the company’s growing seafood portfolio. The agreement supports Almarai’s strategy to diversify its protein offerings while strengthening domestic food production capacity in Saudi Arabia. Under the contract, JBT …
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Avery Dennison integrates flexible NFC chip into inlays for mass-scale packaging applications
Avery Dennison has announced the first mass-scale integration of Pragmatic Semiconductor’s flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC), NFC Connect PR1301, into its Near Field Communication (NFC) inlay portfolio, marking a development in smart packaging and intelligent labelling. The innovation centres on replacing conventional rigid silicon chips with an ultra-thin, flexible integrated circuit that can be embedded into …
Alliance Films develops 67 nanolayer PPS film with 12.7 micron structure
Alliance Films, Wisconsin, has developed a 12.7-micron power pre-stretch (PPS) film using a 67-layer NanoLayer coextrusion structure in collaboration with ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Cloeren. The film was produced on a 6-up SML SmartCast line equipped with Cloeren’s 67-layer NanoLayer feedblock, running at a line speed of 460 m/min. According …
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Fortune Pack invests in Hontec 350 label printing machine to expand production capacity
Fortune Pack Labels Industry has invested in a Hontec-350 label printing machine, expanding its production capacity and technical capabilities. Founded in 2021, the company supplies label solutions to fast-moving consumer goods, logistics and industrial customers across the Middle East and Africa. The latest equipment purchase forms part of its ongoing …
Miraclon installs FLEXCEL NX Ultra 42 Solution at W&H Technology Center
Miraclon has installed a FLEXCEL NX Ultra 42 Solution at the Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) Technology Center in Lengerich, Germany, reinforcing a long-standing partnership between the two companies. The system replaces the previous FLEXCEL NX Ultra 35 Solution and offers a larger format water-processed platemaking setup for live demonstrations. The installation …
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Bariq expands into Jeddah with new facility under Creative Recycling name
Bariq announces the expansion of Bariq into Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, operating under the name Creative Recycling. The new facility, called Creative Recycling World, marks the company’s first site in the Kingdom and is part of its broader strategy to grow its presence across the Gulf region. The Jeddah facility will …
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Asepto Sets Global Benchmark with $126M Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Egypt
Asepto, the aseptic liquid packaging arm of UFlex Limited, has announced the establishment of a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Egypt—an investment of USD 126 million that marks a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. Scheduled to commence operations in 2025, the plant is positioned to become the most advanced of its kind …
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Henkel to acquire Stahl for €2.1 billion to expand specialty coatings portfolio
Henkel has entered into an agreement to acquire Dutch-based Stahl Group for an enterprise value of €2.1 billion. The deal, announced jointly by Stahl and its shareholders—Wendel (68.5%), BASF (16.1%), and Clariant (14.6%)—marks the end of Wendel’s 20-year majority ownership of Stahl. Stahl is a global supplier of specialty coatings for …
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Maggi partners with Ninja to launch air fryer mixes in retail-ready pack formats across MENA
Nestlé’s iconic Maggi has partnered with kitchen appliance manufacturer Ninja to introduce a new range of Maggi Air Fryer mixes across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), responding to rising demand for convenient, appliance-specific home cooking solutions. The collaboration combines Maggi’s culinary expertise with Ninja’s strong presence in the air fryer category, targeting consumers seeking …