El Safa Press has invested in three new Rapida sheetfed offset presses from Koenig & Bauer as part of a production modernisation programme aimed at increasing manufacturing flexibility, reducing makeready times and strengthening packaging printing capacity for domestic and international customers. The investment includes two medium-format Rapida 106 presses and …
BW Packaging partners with Crown Packaging Corp. to expand integrated packaging solutions
BW Packaging has announced a strategic partnership with Crown Packaging Corp. aimed at expanding integrated packaging automation and packaging solutions for customers across North America. The collaboration was announced on 21 July 2026 and combines the packaging machinery portfolio of BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s global packaging machinery business, with Crown Packaging Corp.’s packaging …
Henkel completes acquisition of OLAPLEX to strengthen global hair care portfolio
Henkel has completed its acquisition of premium hair care brand OLAPLEX after fulfilling all closing conditions, including the required regulatory approvals. The transaction brings OLAPLEX fully into Henkel’s Consumer Brands business and expands the company’s presence in the global professional hair care market. OLAPLEX is a premium hair care brand with …
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DS Smith and SOMFY develop corrugated cardboard packaging solution to replace polystyrene inserts
DS Smith, an International Paper company, and SOMFY have developed a fully recyclable corrugated cardboard packaging solution designed to protect roller shutter motors during transportation while replacing expanded polystyrene (EPS) inserts. The solution has progressed to operational deployment and supports SOMFY’s efforts to increase the use of recyclable industrial packaging materials. …
Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS together develop rounded cardboard multipack
Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS have developed a cardboard multipack with rounded corners, using SCA’s patented Arcwise technology, with the first launch taking place in Poland. The pack, named DS Smith Round Wrap, is being used for bottled products including Carlsberg, Garage and Somersby. It is designed for larger …
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Cellopack to install first OMET iFlex 440 press in Egypt
Egyptian label converter Cellopack is set to install the first OMET iFlex 440 press. The investment introduces the wider 440mm version of the iFlex platform to the market, expanding from the 370mm width previously associated with the range. Cellopack, founded as a family business, employs 380 people and operates in …
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Heidelberg expands packaging ecosystem through partnerships with Pack-Smart, Metsä Board and pfenning group
At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, HEIDELBERG announced three strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening its position in integrated packaging production, sustainable carton applications, traceability, and connected logistics workflows for the packaging industry. The partnerships with Pack-Smart, Metsä Board, and the pfenning group reflect Heidelberg’s growing focus on packaging as a key growth …