DS Smith has introduced a fibre-based corrugated packaging system designed for the transport of automotive chassis, offering an alternative to conventional reusable metal containers used in automotive supply chains. Developed by its Tecnicarton division, the solution is constructed entirely from corrugated cardboard and designed as a mono-material structure. It includes …
Domino launches traverser-based coding system for high-speed egg packaging lines
Domino Printing Sciences has introduced a new Egg Pack Printing Traverser (EPPT), a coding solution designed for high-speed, multi-lane egg grading and packaging operations, aimed at improving traceability, accuracy, and production efficiency. The system combines Domino’s Gx-Series thermal inkjet (TIJ) printers with a traverser mechanism engineered to deliver stable and …
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THIMM improves corrugated packaging productivity with BOBST equipment upgrades
THIMM Group has reported a measurable increase in production efficiency following investments in converting and automation equipment from BOBST Group at one of its corrugated packaging facilities. The upgrade involved the installation of a BOBST MASTER CUT die-cutter, complemented by Toolink for tooling management, and a MASTERFOLD folder-gluer integrated with the …
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Fibre Circle rolls out Gauteng drive to boost beverage carton recycling
SOUTH AFRICA: Fibre Circle has launched a Gauteng-wide campaign aimed at increasing the collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP), targeting improved recovery of used beverage cartons across the province. The initiative, led by the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for South Africa’s paper and paper packaging sector, was …
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DS Smith Tecnicarton and ZICLA develop fibre-based corrugated packaging for smart bike-lane separators
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 …
Stora Enso introduces Performa Lumi GC1 folding boxboard
Stora Enso has introduced Performa Lumi, a new GC1 folding boxboard developed for applications requiring strong visual performance and efficient material use. The product is produced on the company’s BM6 packaging board line in Oulu, Finland, and expands the existing Performa range alongside Performa Nova. According to the company, Performa Lumi is intended …
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Tetra Pak packaging technology integrated at Meliha Dairy Factory in Sharjah
The Meliha Dairy Factory in Sharjah was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, marking the launch of a fully integrated dairy production and packaging operation in the United Arab Emirates. A central feature of the project is the deployment of Tetra Pak’s carton packaging technology, which forms a core …
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Greenliner launches Egypt’s largest containerboard machine, PM 1
Greenliner has successfully launched Egypt’s largest containerboard machine, marking a milestone in the country’s industrial paper sector. The PM 1 machine, located at the company’s 10th of Ramadan City facility, began production in November 2025 and is now operational with the most advanced papermaking technologies in the country. Spanning a 5.15-meter …
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Bel Group begins global rollout of Babybel paper packaging in sustainability shift
Bel Group has initiated the global rollout of recyclable paper packaging for its Babybel® cheese products, marking a significant step in its packaging transformation strategy. The company aims to fully replace Babybel’s current cellophane wrap with responsibly sourced paper packaging by 2027 across all production sites and markets. This shift follows …
Tetra Pak unveils Factory OS™ at Gulfood Manufacturing: A decisive step toward AI-ready food and packaging production
Ben Daniel, Editor-in-Chief, Packaging MEA reports from Gulfood Manufacturing, Dubai Tetra Pak used the global stage of Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 to launch Tetra Pak® Factory OS™, its most advanced Automation and Digitalisation platform to date. Positioned as a modular, open and scalable smart-factory ecosystem, Factory OS™ represents a strategic shift in …