The European Rotogravure Association (ERA), which has represented and supported the gravure printing industry since 1956, has officially rebranded as the Global Rotogravure Association (GRA). The change, effective in 2025, reflects the association’s shift from a regional to an international focus, acknowledging the growing importance of gravure markets worldwide. The …
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Gen Alpha Technology is redefining gravure printing for flexible packaging, delivering unmatched precision, color accuracy, and consistency. Integrated Plastics Packaging (IPP) leverages this innovation to enhance branding and sustainability across the food, pharmaceutical, and FMCG sectors. In the ever-evolving world of packaging and printing, innovation is essential—but it doesn’t thrive in isolation. …
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In an exclusive interview with Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, Huhtamaki Flexibles outlines its strategic expansion in the Middle East through the launch of a new Pouching Hub and a strengthened focus on sustainable packaging solutions to meet rising regional demand. Huhtamaki Flexibles UAE marked a major milestone in its …
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 …
Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL), a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, is preparing to enter export markets across Africa following a major increase in its polypropylene bag production capacity. The company announced Tuesday that recent upgrades to its manufacturing plants have pushed monthly output from 36 million to 52 million bags, with further …
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The government has waived taxes on packaging materials used in tea production in a bid to reduce costs for smallholder farmers and increase earnings through value addition. Speaking today in Kericho during a meeting with chairpersons of KTDA-managed smallholder tea factories from the West of Rift region, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe …
Saudi Arabia and global packaging equipment manufacturer Sidel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris to explore the establishment of localized packaging operations in the Kingdom. The agreement was formalized during the official visit of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources to France. Eng. Saleh AlSolami, CEO of …
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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the invention of the bag-in-box packaging system, a significant milestone for SIG. Originally developed in 1955 by American chemist William R. Scholle, the bag-in-box was conceived as a safer, cost-effective, and more convenient solution for transporting and storing industrial liquids. Over the decades, it has evolved …
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Heidelberg, a key player in the global printing technology industry, marks its 175th anniversary this year, tracing its roots back to a bell foundry and machine shop established in Frankenthal on March 11, 1850. Initially manufacturing bells and mechanical components, the company gradually shifted its focus to printing presses. The 1921 introduction …
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Sandon Global has appointed Dr Vishal Kharka as Process Technical Manager and Dr Muhammad Yasir Adnan as Business Systems Manager to lead its digital transformation initiatives. The appointments follow the successful completion of Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects with The University of Manchester and Innovate UK. Dr Kharka, who joined the company …
