Plastic packaging manufacturer ALPLA celebrated its 70th anniversary on 12 September at the Festspielhaus Bregenz, Austria, marking seven decades since its founding in a laundry room in Hard by Lake Constance in 1955. From humble beginnings, the Austrian family-owned company has grown into a global operation with 200 locations in 46 …
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SIG, in collaboration with GIZ Egypt, Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen, has launched Egypt’s first fully operational closed-loop recycling system for aseptic beverage cartons. The initiative, “Green Jobs from a Box,” is backed by long-standing industry partners Beyti – an Almarai subsidiary – and Juhayna Food Industries. Supported by the German Federal Ministry for …
At PRINTING United Expo 2024, held from September 10–12 in Las Vegas, OnPrintShop unveiled its latest AI-powered enhancements to its web-to-print (W2P) software. A three-time exhibitor and recipient of the Pinnacle Technology Award 2024, the company demonstrated how artificial intelligence can streamline key functions for print businesses. The new AI integration aims to simplify the …
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Safripol, in partnership with Polyoak Packaging and UK-based Packamama, has introduced South Africa’s first locally manufactured flat wine bottle made from recycled PET. The innovation is now being produced in Cape Town and marks a significant shift in wine packaging aimed at reducing environmental impact and improving logistics. The bottle …
Crocs has become the first brand to commercially use Algae Ink™ as the black component in a full CMYK retail packaging process. The innovation, developed by Living Ink Technologies in partnership with packaging supplier EcoEnclose, has been implemented on more than 3.2 million cartons for Crocs’ Jibbitz™ shoe charms since August 2023. Algae Ink, made …
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Esko has launched the XPS Spark 4835, a new flexo plate exposure unit, at Labelexpo in Barcelona. The system combines single-side UV LED exposure with an optional integrated UV finishing device, offering converters and trade shops a compact solution designed for precision and energy efficiency. Eddy Fadel, Esko GM Flexo, …
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Coro’s fruit juice brand Suntop has introduced a new connected packaging campaign across the Gulf region to coincide with the back-to-school season. Developed in collaboration with Appetite Creative, the initiative combines packaging technology with consumer engagement through QR codes. The “Mega Back to School 2025” campaign builds on the company’s 2024 …
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PepsiCo has officially launched local production of its Cheetos snack brand in Nigeria, alongside the commissioning of a $20 million expanded manufacturing facility in Lagos developed with global logistics company DP World. The project is expected to strengthen supply chains, create jobs, and reduce import reliance. Located in Oshodi, the plant …
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Mondi has partnered with Norwegian furniture manufacturer Ekornes to introduce a paper-based packaging system for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the company’s previous plastic-based solution. The new CompressWrap system, developed by Mondi, combines two types of FunctionalBarrier Paper to ensure secure compression and transport of mattresses. In the first stage, FunctionalBarrier Paper …
Coveris has launched a new resealable monomaterial tray solution designed for refrigerated food applications. Named MonoFlexBP, the tray is intended to replace non-recyclable, multi-material packaging while extending product shelf life and improving consumer convenience. Designed as part of Coveris’ No Waste mission, the MonoFlexBP tray features an advanced resealing mechanism …
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