Canon introduces LG-P800 full-color pigment-based label printer

    Canon U.S.A., Inc. has introduced the LG-P800, an 8-inch, pigment-based full-color label printer designed for a range of industrial and commercial labeling applications. The printer was announced on January 8, 2026, and is scheduled to be available later in the same month.   The LG-P800 is positioned for environments where frequent product updates, …

SÜDPACK Medica launches MedHub service for pre-made pharmaceutical medical pouches

    SÜDPACK Medica has launched a new service, MedHub, for the healthcare industry, enabling customers to order pre-made pouches in standard sizes and defined batch quantities. The service is effective immediately and allows ordering by phone, email, or online. The pouches are manufactured in ISO-certified cleanrooms and are kept permanently in stock, meeting the …

Mitsubishi Chemical develops PFAS-free barrier coating for paper-based food packaging

    Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has developed a new coating technology that imparts gas barrier and oil-resistant properties to paper-based packaging, using its proprietary SoarnoL™ solution. The development is positioned as a PFAS-free alternative for food packaging applications, addressing growing regulatory concerns around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).     The technology enables the …

Nile Recycling announces US$35 million investment in Egypt recycling project

  Nile Recycling has announced a commitment to invest up to US$35 million in a recycling project in Egypt, aligned with the country’s sustainability objectives under Egypt Vision 2030. The investment represents a step toward expanding recycling infrastructure with relevance to packaging and consumer goods waste streams.     The project has received support from …

Saudi Halal Center launches ESG-aligned Halal Mark Track to integrate product credibility and sustainability

    RIYADH — The Saudi Halal Center, operating under the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, has introduced a Halal Mark Track aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. The initiative is designed to integrate halal certification with ESG compliance to strengthen product credibility and promote sector-wide sustainability.     The Halal Mark Track …

DS Smith and Raymarine develop fibre-based packaging to replace plastic in radar products

    DS Smith and Raymarine have introduced a fibre-based packaging solution for electronic and radar display products, replacing expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam previously used in Raymarine’s packaging. The collaboration is focused on eliminating single-use plastic and improving supply chain efficiency.     Developed by DS Smith’s design team, the new solution uses corrugated cardboard …

Durst marks 90 years with focus on global growth and technology evolution

    Durst has begun marking its 90th anniversary in early 2026, tracing its origins back to 1936 in Brixen, South Tyrol. Founded by Julius and Gilbert Durst in a former brewery, the company initially focused on camera repairs before developing photographic enlargers. Despite political pressure during the fascist era in Italy, the company retained …

ASRY and Roboze establish advanced additive manufacturing facility in Bahrain

    Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) and Roboze have signed a partnership agreement to establish Bahrain’s first facility dedicated to advanced additive manufacturing, to be located within ASRY’s premises in the Kingdom of Bahrain.     The agreement was signed in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, …

Borouge completes AI autonomous operations proof of concept at Ruwais facility

      Borouge Plc has announced the completion of a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations at its Ruwais production facility, developed in partnership with Honeywell. The milestone forms part of the company’s broader AI, Digitalisation & Technology (AIDT) programme, which aims to generate $575 million in value during 2025.     The …

Hotpack adjusts production as UAE enforces second phase of single-use plastic ban

    Dubai, UAE – As the UAE prepares to implement the second phase of its nationwide single-use plastic ban from January 1, 2026, local packaging manufacturers, including Hotpack, are adjusting materials, production lines, and supply chains to meet the expanded regulatory requirements set by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). This phase …