Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has reported a strong start to financial year 2025/26, with first-quarter sales climbing to €466 million, up from €403 million a year earlier, driven by robust growth in Europe and Asia. The adjusted EBITDA improved to €20 million (Q1 2024/25: –€9 million), reflecting higher sales volumes, better capacity utilization, and cost-efficiency measures. …
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Saudi German Nonwovens (SGN) has officially inaugurated its expanded manufacturing facility in Rabigh, located in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia. The event marked the commissioning of Line No. 5, equipped with the latest Reicofil 5 technology, further enhancing SGN’s production capabilities and innovation capacity in the nonwovens sector. The …
In a move to strengthen circular economy practices and bolster sustainable development in the Jordan Valley, Jordan’s Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with funding from the European Union, has officially inaugurated a plastic recycling facility in Deir Alla. The new plant, designed …
Quadpack has announced the expansion of its injection-moulding capabilities at its Kierspe manufacturing site in Germany to include the production of PET dip-in lip gloss bottles. The investment marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing strategy to localise production for the European market and strengthen its presence in the colour cosmetics …
July 2025, DUBAI, UAE – NDIGITEC, a Dubai-based expert in media and production technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Paragon, a global leader in technology-driven marketing and customer engagement. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marks NDIGITEC’s entry into the region’s growing events and entertainment sector. …
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EFSA’s Scientific Opinion validates Starlinger’s recoSTAR PET art system, raising the bar for food-grade recycled plastics under Regulation (EU) 2022/1616. Starlinger recycling technology has earned a landmark Positive Scientific Opinionfrom the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its advanced recoSTAR PET art bottle-to-bottle recycling process. This is the first EFSA approval under the stricter Regulation (EU) 2022/1616, positioning Starlinger …
SIG has introduced the first aseptic 1-litre carton pack offering full barrier protection without an aluminum layer. The new SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier packaging material is now commercially available on retail shelves, marking an expansion from single-serve to multi-serve formats. The new development enters the juice category for …
Huhtamaki has launched a new line of ice cream cups that are both home and industrial compostable, as well as recyclable, further strengthening the company’s sustainable food packaging portfolio. The Finnish packaging group says the new solution is made from certified, responsibly sourced paperboard with a bio-based barrier coating. By …
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Ferrero Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WK Kellogg Co for $23.00 per share in cash, placing the total value of the deal at $3.1 billion. The move is part of Ferrero’s strategy to expand its North American operations and diversify its product portfolio beyond confectionery. Announced on …
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Muscat / Cairo, May 27, 2025 — A new joint venture between Egypt’s Arab Metals Company ZEINOX and Oman’s OQ Group will see the launch of a $2.6 million plastics manufacturing plant in the Sultanate of Oman, under the banner of the country’s LADAYN industrial programme. The agreement, signed during …
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