Pusterla 1880 has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Sousse, Tunisia, strengthening its production footprint in the Mediterranean region and expanding capacity for luxury secondary packaging. The new site represents an initial investment of €4 million, with a further €3 million planned for future expansion. The facility is designed to serve …
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Emirates Global Aluminium has inaugurated the UAE’s largest aluminum recycling plant at Al Taweelah, marking a significant expansion of the company’s low-carbon metal business and the country’s circular economy infrastructure. The new facility has a production capacity of 185,000 tonnes per year and will process post-consumer aluminum scrap, along with some …
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BOBST and Michelman have outlined the latest developments in their long-standing collaboration to develop recyclable high-barrier packaging solutions designed to support compliance with the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Speaking at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Thierry Van Migem, Director of Sales for the European region at …
Baumer hhs has marked its 40th anniversary, highlighting four decades of technological development in industrial adhesive application, quality assurance and production process optimisation across multiple manufacturing sectors. The milestone was celebrated on 12 June 2026 at the company’s headquarters in Krefeld, Germany, attended by employees, management and company founders. Today, the company employs more than …
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Dubai Municipality has launched an advanced nanoparticle detection laboratory capable of identifying titanium dioxide and other nanoscale materials in food products within five minutes, marking a significant step in strengthening food safety and regulatory oversight across the emirate. While the facility is initially focused on food testing, the development carries important …
Hotpack has entered into a joint venture with Malaysia-based HZ Corporation to expand the availability of paper-based foodservice packaging across multiple international markets. Announced on 18 June 2026, the partnership has been formalised through the establishment of HZP Eco Packaging. The venture will focus on supplying paper-based alternatives to single-use …
According to Atabarezz, Türkiye will launch its new deposit return system on 1 July 2026, creating a national framework for the collection and recycling of used beverage packaging. The system, known as Depozitosu Olan Ambalajlar, or DOA, will cover all 81 provinces and 973 districts. It will apply to eligible PET …
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PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse has introduced a global symbol for reuse systems, a development that could affect how packaging, return points and related infrastructure are marked across markets. Unveiled in Washington DC on 3 June 2026, the symbol is intended to identify reusable packaging and the systems …
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Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd. has introduced India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch for its cow milk variant in Delhi NCR, with rollout scheduled from 5 June 2026, coinciding with World Environment Day. The company said the pouch is designed to degrade in soil after disposal. …
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Metal Park announced the launch of Phase Two of its industrial development during Make it in the Emirates 2026, adding new capacity to its integrated metals ecosystem in the UAE. The expansion will add 700,000 square feet of industrial facilities, increasing the total development footprint to more than 1.3 …
