Star Paper Mills is set to begin trial production at its US$54 million recycled container board mill in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, with construction 95% complete. The announcement will be formally made during the ProPaper 2025 event, but the company confirmed operational activities are expected to commence before year-end. The 135,000-tonne capacity …
Mondi and Ekornes replace plastic mattress wrap with recyclable paper-based solution
Mondi has partnered with Norwegian furniture manufacturer Ekornes to introduce a paper-based packaging system for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the company’s previous plastic-based solution. The new CompressWrap system, developed by Mondi, combines two types of FunctionalBarrier Paper to ensure secure compression and transport of mattresses. In the first stage, FunctionalBarrier Paper …
Mondi introduces semi-extensible kraft paper designed for coating and strength
Mondi has launched Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible, a kraft paper developed to offer a balance of strength, extensibility, puncture resistance, and a smooth surface suitable for high-quality printing and coating. Positioned between traditional sack kraft and machine-finished kraft grades, the new product is aimed at both industrial and consumer packaging markets. It has been …
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SIG Launches First 1-Litre Aseptic Carton Without Aluminum Layer for Juice Category
SIG has introduced the first aseptic 1-litre carton pack offering full barrier protection without an aluminum layer. The new SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier packaging material is now commercially available on retail shelves, marking an expansion from single-serve to multi-serve formats. The new development enters the juice category for …
Huhtamaki Unveils Compostable Ice Cream Cups to Expand Sustainable Portfolio
Huhtamaki has launched a new line of ice cream cups that are both home and industrial compostable, as well as recyclable, further strengthening the company’s sustainable food packaging portfolio. The Finnish packaging group says the new solution is made from certified, responsibly sourced paperboard with a bio-based barrier coating. By …
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UCIC Moves Toward IPO with CMA Approval for 12 Million Share Offering
United Carton Industries Company (UCIC) has received approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to register and offer 12 million ordinary shares, representing 30% of its issued share capital, ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO) on the Saudi Exchange’s Main Market. The CMA’s approval was granted on December …
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TH true MILK Launches UHT Chocomalt Snack Drinks in Aseptic Cartons
TH true MILK has launched a new range of chocomalt-based snack drinks featuring either rolled oats or nata de coco. The ready-to-drink products are packaged in aseptic cartons, made possible through SIG’s Drinksplus technology. The move follows the company’s earlier introduction of TH true MILK LIGHT MEAL, a blend of milk, oat …
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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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Elopak Unveils Circular Cartons to Support EU Packaging Mandates
Elopak has introduced a new line of fiber-based D-Pak cartons designed to meet the European Union’s incoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). In collaboration with Orkla Home and Personal Care (OHPC) and materials supplier Dow, the cartons incorporate both recycled and bio-based polymers, signaling a shift toward more compliant and sustainable …
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