SIG has signed contracts to supply nine aseptic filling lines during the Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 trade show, held from November 4 to 6 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The deals, concluded during the three-day event, reflect SIG’s expanding role in aseptic packaging for the food and beverage sector across the region. The company also …
MENA Region Emerges as Growth Hub Ahead of interpack 2026
Düsseldorf/Dubai – With global demand for packaged food expected to grow by 11 percent from 2024 to 2029, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is rapidly positioning itself as a key driver in the packaging transformation. According to the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association, MENA’s packaged food consumption …
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swop 2025 unveils Packaging Solutions Matrix with seven highlights addressing industry pain points
Accelerating sustainability targets, rising digitalization, and evolving consumer expectations continue to influence global packaging development. As part of the interpack alliance, swop is set to showcase advancements in artificial intelligence, automated and digital packaging, sustainable and lightweight solutions, packaging machinery, innovative materials, components, printed labels, and packaging design. Occupying more than 70,000 sqm, swop 2025 …
ALPLA marks 70 years of packaging innovation and global growth
Plastic packaging manufacturer ALPLA celebrated its 70th anniversary on 12 September at the Festspielhaus Bregenz, Austria, marking seven decades since its founding in a laundry room in Hard by Lake Constance in 1955. From humble beginnings, the Austrian family-owned company has grown into a global operation with 200 locations in 46 …
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Konica Minolta unveils AccurioLabel prototype at Labelexpo Europe 2025
At Labelexpo Europe 2025, Konica Minolta confirmed several machine orders and revealed a new prototype in its AccurioLabel series. Customers from Germany, Spain, China, Slovakia, and other countries purchased AccurioLabel 230 and AccurioLabel 400 presses. Buyers included Ornamin GmbH (Germany), Etiberica Label (Spain), Zhuhai Rundan Technology Co. Ltd. (China), MIF s.r.o. (Slovakia), and Qingdao Runben …
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ElitePlus++ hosts world’s largest flexible packaging summit in Mumbai
ElitePlus++ hosts world’s largest flexible packaging summit in Mumbai ElitePlus++ Business Services successfully hosted the 12th Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit & Exhibition 2025 on 3–4 September at the Reliance Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Backed by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Government of India, the event reinforced its position as …
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Prati and Printech Middle East to present finishing technologies at Labelexpo Europe 2025
Prati, together with Printech Middle East, will showcase a wide range of finishing and control technologies at Labelexpo Europe 2025. The two companies will present solutions for labels, flexible packaging and cartons, with demonstrations running throughout the exhibition. Visitors to the stand will be hosted by Jay Chawda, Printech Middle East Representative, who …
Screen to showcase water-based inkjet label press at Labelexpo 2025
Barcelona – Screen will present its new Truepress LABEL 520AQ project at Labelexpo 2025, marking its first exploration of water-based digital inkjet technology for the label printing sector. The Truepress LABEL 520AQ is a proof-of-concept press designed to test how converters can integrate water-based inkjet into production to improve efficiency and explore new market opportunities. …
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International Gravure Days 2025 set for Istanbul this October
The gravure industry’s flagship global gathering — International Gravure Days 2025 — will be held in Istanbul from 20–22 October 2025, bringing together printers, engravers, manufacturers, suppliers, and technology leaders from across the world. Organised by the Global Rotogravure Association (GRA), the three-day event will showcase collaboration, innovation, and insights shaping the future of …
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ElitePlus++ 12th Edition to Spotlight Global Innovation and Sustainability in Packaging
ElitePlus++ Business Services will host the 12th edition of the Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit & Expo – 2025, the world’s largest and most influential event dedicated to films and flexible packaging. Scheduled for September 3 and 4 at the Reliance Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai, this flagship summit is set …