At K 2025 in Düsseldorf (October 8–15), Japanese specialty chemicals company Kuraray will highlight a suite of packaging solutions designed to align with tightening global sustainability regulations and circular economy goals. Of particular interest to businesses in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), these developments offer practical pathways to meet new recycling standards, reduce …
BASF to Spotlight Packaging Circularity and Material Innovation at K 2025
At K 2025, the world’s leading plastics trade fair, BASF will showcase a wide range of innovations aimed at reducing environmental impact across the packaging value chain. The company’s exhibit in Hall 5 (Booth C21/D21) will center on material solutions that enable circularity, lower product carbon footprints, and support compostability—responding to growing demand for …
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CHIMEI to Highlight Recycled and Bio-Based Plastics for Packaging at K 2025
CHIMEI Corporation is set to showcase its latest advancements in sustainable materials at K 2025, the global plastics and rubber trade fair, taking place from October 8 to 15 in Düsseldorf. Among the highlights is the expanded Ecologue portfolio, offering recycled and biomass-balanced plastics that align with the growing demand for circular packaging solutions, …
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Reifenhäuser Ramps Up MDO Innovations at K 2025 to Drive Circular Profits in Packaging
Ahead of the show, 80 journalists from 30 countries are now gathered in the German city for an exclusive preview of some of the innovations the public can expect later in the year. Reifenhäuser is positioning itself at the epicenter of plastics innovation as it unveils transformative MDO extrusion technologies ahead …
K 2025 to Catalyze Industrial Transformation in Plastics
As the global plastics and rubber sectors undergo sweeping structural shifts, K 2025, the industry’s preeminent trade fair, is set to return to Messe Düsseldorf from 8–15 October 2025. With a spotlight on advanced machinery, next-generation materials, and AI-driven manufacturing, K 2025 is positioned as a critical enabler of future-ready plastics ecosystems. In …
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Martin Automatic to Present High-Speed Unwinders at Labelexpo Europe 2025
Martin Automatic will exhibit two versions of its MBS automatic unwind splicer at Labelexpo Europe 2025, offering label and packaging converters a close look at non-stop web handling technologies optimized for high-speed, space-conscious production environments. Set to be featured on Stand 4D37, the MBS splicers form the starting point of a …
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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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HEIDELBERG Introduces VLF Cartonmaster CX 145 at 175th Anniversary Event
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has unveiled its latest addition to the packaging print market—the Cartonmaster CX 145—during its 175th anniversary celebrations in Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany. The new very large format (VLF) press targets high-volume folding carton production, especially in the food, beverage, and consumer goods sectors. The CX 145, classified in format class 6 …
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Fi Africa and ProPak MENA 2025 Spotlight Industrial Growth and Packaging Innovation in Egypt
The 13th edition of Fi Africa and ProPak MENA is set to take place from June 2–4, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, with support from the Ministries of Trade & Industry and Environment. As Egypt’s food market saw a 35% growth in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 125.4 …
Borealis Launches Reusable Cup System at K Show 2025
Borealis has introduced a new reusable cup system at K 2025, the world’s largest trade fair for plastics and rubber. The initiative marks the first time Messe Düsseldorf is deploying a comprehensive reuse model for drinkware across all food and beverage areas. The cups are produced from modified polypropylene, tailored for foam …
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