Oman: Sharakah, Oman’s SME development company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ocean of Majan International Commercial Services LLC, the company behind the Bagpak brand of industrial packaging solutions. The partnership is aimed at supporting SMEs operating in key industrial sectors and strengthening local packaging manufacturing capabilities. Under …
EGA Al Taweelah faces damage but ensures supply stability
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has confirmed that its Al Taweelah facility in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, sustained damage during recent regional attacks. Operations are under assessment, and minor injuries were reported among employees, none life-threatening. CEO Abdulnasser Bin Kalban emphasized the company’s priorities: “The safety and security of our people is our top …
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Liberia to establish first national packaging centre to support SME competitiveness
Liberia is set to establish its first dedicated packaging facility under the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA), in a move aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and improving the quality of locally produced goods. The facility, to be known as Liberia Packaging Solutions (LPS), will provide …
GPGI appoints Robert Domodossola as President and CEO of Husky Technologies
Husky Technologies has appointed Robert Domodossola as its President and Chief Executive Officer, following a leadership decision by its parent company, GPGI, Inc. Domodossola brings close to 30 years of experience within Husky, having joined the company in 1996. During his tenure, he has held a range of senior leadership roles …
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Syntegon launches AIM9 high-speed inspection platform
Syntegon has introduced the AIM9 inspection platform, a high-speed system that combines visual inspection and leak detection for pharmaceutical vial applications. Announced on February 18, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany, the platform is designed to process up to 600 vials per minute and handle container sizes ranging from 2 ml to 250 ml. …
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Coca‑Cola pilots multipack without plastic film in France and Germany
Coca‑Cola in France and Germany has begun a pilot project for a next‑generation multipack format that eliminates traditional plastic shrink wrap on large PET bottle packs. The initiative, conducted with its bottling partner Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners, replaces the plastic film with strategically placed glue dots to hold bottles together and a recyclable …
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IFFCO appoints Abdul Wahab Al-Halabi as executive chairman to lead new board
IFFCO Group, a UAE-based multinational in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, appointed Abdul Wahab Al-Halabi as its new Executive Chairman at the end of 2025. The leadership change is part of a broader move to strengthen the company’s governance framework and long-term growth strategy. In addition to the appointment, IFFCO …
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L’Oréal launches €100 million L’AcceleratOR program with focus on packaging innovation
L’Oréal has launched L’AcceleratOR, a €100 million sustainable innovation program designed to accelerate scalable solutions addressing climate, nature, and circularity challenges. Run over five years in partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), the program will support pilot-ready technologies and enable selected companies to develop and scale …
Batelco becomes first in Bahrain to introduce SIM cards made entirely from recycled plastic
Batelco, a telecommunications company under the Beyon Group, has introduced SIM cards made entirely from recycled plastic, making it the first operator in Bahrain to adopt this environmentally focused initiative. The new Eco-SIM cards are produced using 100% recycled polystyrene, primarily sourced from discarded refrigerators and other household appliances. The move …
EROĞLU Global and SCZONE sign agreement for $175 million packaging plant in Qantara West
Turkish firm EROĞLU Global Holding A.Ş. has signed an agreement with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) to build a carton and packaging factory in Egypt’s Qantara West Industrial Zone. The project will cover 70,000 m² with a total investment of USD 175 million. The factory will produce Tetra Pak units, carton boxes, and sheets, …