TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Holding have signed a strategic collaboration agreement for an estimated $10 billion (AED36.7 billion) investment in industrial chemicals production in Abu Dhabi, including several materials widely used in packaging manufacturing and converting applications. The agreement, announced during the Make it in the Emirates platform, targets …
Al Ain Farms Group and Borouge expand UAE-made packaging material supply
Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) and Borouge have expanded their partnership to increase the supply of locally produced packaging resin materials used across AAFG’s packaging operations in the UAE. Signed during Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi, the Memorandum of Understanding will see Borouge supply around 3,500 tonnes …
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BOBST presents fully automated corrugated production line integrating converting and end-of-line operations
BOBST has introduced a fully automated production concept for corrugated box manufacturing, bringing multiple converting and end-of-line processes into a single integrated workflow. The system combines key stages of corrugated production, including blank feeding, folding-gluing, bundling, and palletising, within one continuous line. The approach is designed to reduce manual intervention and …
Aptar introduces inverted lidless dispensing closures for design-led packaging formats
AptarGroup has introduced a new inverted lidless dispensing closure portfolio, focused on simplifying pack architecture while improving dispensing functionality in beauty and personal care applications. The design eliminates the need for a separate cap or lid, enabling an inverted, ready-to-dispense packaging format where the closure remains open but controlled. …
Sidel introduces RoboSELEX for secondary packaging operations
Sidel has introduced the Cermex RoboSELEX robotic collating system at interpack 2026, targeting increased flexibility and efficiency in secondary packaging and end-of-line operations. The system is designed to manage a wide range of lightweight PET bottles and container formats, enabling continuous, accumulation-free product handling prior to case packing. With speeds of …
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Amcor launches next generation flip top closure for sauce market
Amcor has introduced a new generation flip top closure designed for condiments such as mayonnaise, ketchup and sweet sauces, as part of its ongoing packaging development efforts. The closure, branded as the 55 mm Flava Flip Top Closure 38/400, represents an updated version within the company’s 38/400 neck finish range. …
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Kraft Heinz and Polytag partner to deploy invisible UV tags for packaging recycling
Kraft Heinz has partnered with Polytag to deploy invisible UV tagging technology on packaging, marking a significant step toward data-driven recycling verification. The initiative uses Polytag’s EcoTrace system, which embeds invisible UV-readable codes directly onto packaging substrates such as PET bottles. These tags remain undetectable to consumers but are identified at …
PulPac develops fibre-based caps to replace plastic closures
PulPac has introduced fibre-based caps developed using its Dry Molded Fiber technology, targeting the replacement of conventional plastic closures in packaging applications. The development is being carried out in collaboration with PA Consulting and Optima, as part of ongoing efforts to expand fibre-based packaging formats. The caps are designed to …
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Henkel adopts CO₂-reduced steel for tinplate adhesive packaging
Henkel has introduced a new tinplate can packaging solution for its adhesive portfolio in Europe, incorporating CO₂-reduced steel as part of its sustainability initiatives. The development has been carried out in collaboration with thyssenkrupp Rasselstein and packaging manufacturer Pirlo. The cans are produced using bluemint® steel, a material designed to lower carbon emissions …
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Henkel introduces first cold-seal solution for barrier-coated paper packaging
Henkel has introduced a new cold-seal adhesive designed for barrier-coated paper packaging, aiming to support the transition from plastic flexible packaging to recyclable paper-based structures. The solution, developed under Henkel’s adhesive technologies portfolio, is designed to enable secure sealing of paper packaging without the use of heat. Cold-seal technology is …
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