Informa has announced to have reached an agreement with Charterhouse Capital Partners and other shareholders to acquire Tarsus, one of the leading international B2B group, for an initial enterprise value of $940m. Tarsus owns and operates a portfolio of over 160 live and on-demand B2B event brands, with a focus on growing, specialist B2B …
UAE sees the launch of Circular Packaging Association
The Circular Packaging Association (CPA), a public-private partnership across the packaging value chain, has announced its official launch in the UAE. The launch planned ahead of Global Recycling Day on 18 March was officiated by Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, in addition to representatives from the Circular …
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Metsä announces winners of Package Design Challenge initiative
Metsä Board Corporation have announced the winners of ‘Better with Less – Design Challenge 2022-2023’. A jury of package design experts chose two submissions to share first place: ‘Kid’s Headphones Packaging,’ by designer Kitty Ching and the ‘Cardboard Protecting Filler,’ by designers, Marcin Michalski, Monika Klimpel and Adrian Olejnik. The international packaging design competition …
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Al Ain Water Launches UAE’s first locally produced 100% rPET bottle
Al Ain Water, the UAE’s leading water brand announced the launch of its new water bottle, which is made of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) at Gulfood, . This new 100% rPET bottle is the first to be locally produced by a UAE brand. PET is a highly recyclable plastic material, and when recycled it …
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Agthia Group showcased growing portfolio at Gulfood 2023
Agthia Group, one of the region’s leading food & beverage companies, participated at the Gulfood 2023, which was held in Dubai from 20 to 24 February 2023. Agthia showcased its full brand portfolio across the water, food, snacking, and protein business verticals; underscoring a significant increase in its product offerings and strengthened regional presence …
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Sabic launches new copolymer resins to improve sustainability
Sabic, one of the global leaders in the chemical industry introduced two new LNP CRX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins which offer a distinct combination of robust chemical and impact resistance, thin-wall transparency, dimensional stability and processability at MD&M West 2023. In device applications such as clear covers, screens and display lenses, the new materials …
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SIG launches the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier Signature EVO packaging materials for aseptic carton packs
Nicola Wagstyl SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER MEA, SIG COMBIBLOC SIG launched the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier Signature EVO packaging materials for aseptic carton packs – Signature EVO at PRIME Awards 2022. This represents the evolution of aseptic cartons with no aluminium layer. The highlight of the presentation was how the new structure can be a solution …
Bobst demonstrates innovative solutions for labels production and sustainability across flexible packaging
François Martin BOBST GROUP MARKETING & COMMUNICATION MANAGER, PL NARROW MID WEB MARKETING DIRECT All brand owners are asking for faster turnaround times, so we are moving from flexo to the digital print process. We have substrate shortages and price increases, so we need to deal with waste in a meaningful way and we …
Gallus demonstrates ‘Metallic Doming’, a lasting metallic-relief effect achieved on multiple substrates
Daniel Ernie GALLUS PRODUCT MANAGER, SALES AREA MANAGER, AFRICA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA & MIDDLE EAST ‘Metallic doming” describes a new effect in narrow-web label printing – a reflective, metallic raised structure manufactured using a relief in rotary screen printing. What makes metallic doming unique is the lasting metal-relief effect achieved on paper or plastic film, such …
Amcor wins at WorldStar Global Packaging Awards
Amcor, one of the global leaders in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has won in four categories in the 2023 WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, organised by the World Packaging Organisation. Amcor was honored for innovative product design in the Food, Health and Personal Care, and Medical and Pharmaceutical categories, strengthening its global position in …
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