Syria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is maintaining domestic supply stability while positioning itself for renewed export growth, according to Joseph Bahri, Managing Director of Bahripharm. Bahri said the country currently has around 90 licensed pharmaceutical manufacturers, with approximately 60 to 70 operating actively despite the challenges faced during the past decade. He …
Continue reading “Syrian pharmaceutical manufacturers target export growth amid cost advantages”
Star Paper Mill signed two international trade partnerships during Make it in the Emirates 2026 in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade. The agreements were signed with Austria-based Henzel Sales and Sweden-based Ekman & Co. AB to support the …
HEIDELBERG and Ricoh are marking 15 years of partnership in digital printing, centred on the Versafire digital printing systems and hybrid print production technologies. The collaboration began in 2011 with the launch of the first Versafire systems, marking HEIDELBERG’s entry into the digital printing market. Since then, the companies have …
Continue reading “HEIDELBERG and Ricoh mark 15 years of partnership in digital printing”
KAMPALA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, has officially inaugurated the Packaging Centre of Excellence (PCOE). Launched during National Science Week 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds, the facility aims to address the technical “presentation gap” currently hindering Ugandan manufactured …
Boxon has introduced local industrial packaging operations in Morocco, aiming to strengthen supply chains through regional production and reduced lead times. The company has established a warehouse and production setup, enabling delivery of both standard and customised packaging solutions produced within the country. Following its earlier expansion announcement, the company moved …
Mediterrania Capital Partners has acquired 100% of Amcor Flexibles Mohammedia, a flexible packaging manufacturing facility based in Morocco, marking a change in ownership of a key industrial packaging asset in North Africa. The facility, previously part of Amcor, produces a range of flexible packaging solutions used across food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and …
Continue reading “Mediterrania Capital Partners acquires Amcor Flexibles Mohammedia in Morocco”
Sidel has introduced the Cermex RoboSELEX robotic collating system at interpack 2026, targeting increased flexibility and efficiency in secondary packaging and end-of-line operations. The system is designed to manage a wide range of lightweight PET bottles and container formats, enabling continuous, accumulation-free product handling prior to case packing. With speeds of …
Continue reading “Sidel introduces RoboSELEX for secondary packaging operations”
CHINAPLAS 2026 brought into sharp focus the accelerating transition of the global packaging industry toward circular materials, integrated processing technologies, and data-driven manufacturing. The exhibition gathered leading material suppliers, machinery manufacturers, and technology providers, highlighting how packaging is evolving from component-level improvements to fully aligned production ecosystems. Material innovation remained a …
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 …
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 …
Continue reading “EGA Al Taweelah faces damage but ensures supply stability”
