Eviosys Launches ‘Ecopeel’, a Revolutionary New Dual Product of Can and Peelable End

Eviosys, a leading global supplier of metal packaging, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation – EcopeelTM. With two centuries of expertise and innovation behind it, Eviosys has introduced a pioneering concept: a processable food can featuring a sleek, peelable foil directly sealed onto the can body.   EcopeelTM represents a significant stride toward revolutionizing the packaging …

Extrupet Continues Partnership with EREMA for PET Recycling Technology Expansion

      Extrupet, a leading force in PET bottle material recycling across the African continent since its establishment in 2000, is set to expand its operations with the acquisition of a VACUNITE® machine from EREMA in June 2024. This expansion marks the latest chapter in Extrupet’s longstanding collaboration with EREMA, which dates back to …

SABIC Earns 2023 R&D 100 Award for Innovative Plastic-Based Resin Solution

        SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has secured the 2023 R&D 100 Award, a prestigious global science and innovation accolade. The US-based R&D World magazine honored SABIC in the Mechanical/Materials category for its groundbreaking resin, which introduces a novel plastic-based design as an alternative to traditional metals.   The award …

HERMA Introduces Innovative Label Adhesive 72Gpw for Enhanced PET Recycling at Labelexpo

        HERMA, a prominent European packaging and product labeling specialist, is unveiling a significant advancement in PET packaging’s closed material cycle at Labelexpo. The newly developed label adhesive, 72Gpw, enhances the PET recycling process by offering double the initial adhesion of standard wash-off adhesives while maintaining high final adhesion and washability. The …

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Earns Accolades for Innovations in Sustainable Metal Pretreatment Solutions

        Henkel Adhesive Technologies has been acknowledged by its customers through three prestigious awards for its innovative and sustainable solutions in metal pretreatments. The awards include the Paint Sustainability Innovation Award from ArcelorMittal, the Global Supplier Award from Novelis, and Best Project of 2022 from B/S/H.   ArcelorMittal, a global steel producer, …

Kimoha Brings Excellence Awards to Motivate Employees

        As one of the first of its kind in the region, Kimoha management introduces its in-house Print Excellence Awards Program competition to keep the employees motivated to develop their technology skills.   Packaging MEA Editor Ben Daniel reports from Kimoha Entrepreneurs in Jebel Ali, Dubai.   Ben: It’s a wonderful experience …

Ericsson Implements Sustainable Packaging for Greener Supply Chain

    Stockholm, August 20, 2023 – Ericsson, a global technology company, has unveiled a groundbreaking sustainable packaging solution for its Remote Radio products. The initiative, aligned with Ericsson’s sustainability strategy, marks a significant step toward reducing plastic waste in the supply chain and advancing environmental responsibility.   The project, developed by Ericsson’s design team, …

Fortified Milk supports safe growth and development in Yemen’s schools

    Hayel Saeed Anam (HSA) Group, Yemen’s largest private company, and Tetra Pak, the world’s leading foods and beverages processing and packaging company, have joined forces to support safe nutrition in schools across Yemen. The initiative was announced at a joint food security workshop co-hosted in Amman by HSA and the International Food Policy …