Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) and Gallus are set to debut two new machine solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona (Booth 3E23-3E29), focusing on digital label production and system integration to meet growing market demands. With the digital label printing market projected to exceed $20 billion in the next decade, both companies aim to address …
CCL Label Unveils Circular Packaging Technologies for MEA Beverage Market at Drinktec 2025
At Drinktec 2025 in Munich, CCL Label is spotlighting a suite of functional packaging solutions designed to support recycling, reuse, and lower emissions—critical issues for beverage producers across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). One of the standout technologies is EcoShear®, a new adhesive for single-use glass bottles. Unlike traditional …
Kongsberg Launches Entry-Level Digital Cutting Tables
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) has launched a new line of entry-level digital cutting tables targeting small and mid-sized packaging and signmaking businesses. The new Entro series—comprising the Entro 20 and Entro 24—has been developed specifically for packaging converters and signmakers looking to produce short-run jobs, prototypes, and samples without investing …
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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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Hotpack Releases 2024 Carbon Footprint Report, Outlines Emission Reduction Targets
Hotpack has published its Corporate Carbon Footprint Report for 2024 ,disclosing emissions data and outlining reduction strategies across its operations in the MENA region. The company reported total emissions of 53,320 tons of CO₂ equivalent for the year, broken down as 16,963 tons from direct emissions (Scope 1), 30,579 tons from electricity use (Scope 2), …
ERA Rebrands as Global Rotogravure Association to Foster Global Gravure Market
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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Innovation Runs on People: Inside IPP’s Culture of Relentless Commitment
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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Huhtamaki Flexibles Boosts Regional Capacity with New Pouching Hub and Sustainable Packaging Drive
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 …
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 …
Dangote Packaging Targets African Export Markets After Boosting Production
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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