Tim Ansell SALES DIRECTOR, AL THIKA PACKAGING Al Thika and its partner Hexcelwrap presented Curby Mailers, an easy-to-use paper-based structure that exceeds the protection rates of traditional fragile wraps. The cushioning material replaces bubble wrap and offers substantial benefits over traditional wrapping mxroviding a significant return on investment for end-users, including damage reductions, pack time …
Al Bayader and Barakat present an innovative sustainability technology that biodegrades in landfills
Prapthi Rai HEAD OF QUALITY, BARAKAT GROUP OF COMPANIES As people, and as brands, we like to develop a product which we trust, and which is safe. We would like to develop a product to serve our children right. This is what Barakat believes in and stands for. At Barakat, innovation is a way of …
CMS meets its customers’ colour standard through its Color Conformance Platform, Chromachecker
Jaya Krishna CEO, AGE GRAPHICS ChromaChecker is a colour conformance platform which enables packaging printers to establish their own production standard. I’m sure a lot of brand owners here would like to do their jobs at different locations throughout the world and still get the same colours every time. For example, with the brand Coke, …
SIG launches the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier Signature EVO packaging materials for aseptic carton packs
Nicola Wagstyl SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER MEA, SIG COMBIBLOC SIG launched the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier Signature EVO packaging materials for aseptic carton packs – Signature EVO at PRIME Awards 2022. This represents the evolution of aseptic cartons with no aluminium layer. The highlight of the presentation was how the new structure can be a solution …
Bobst demonstrates innovative solutions for labels production and sustainability across flexible packaging
François Martin BOBST GROUP MARKETING & COMMUNICATION MANAGER, PL NARROW MID WEB MARKETING DIRECT All brand owners are asking for faster turnaround times, so we are moving from flexo to the digital print process. We have substrate shortages and price increases, so we need to deal with waste in a meaningful way and we …
Gallus demonstrates ‘Metallic Doming’, a lasting metallic-relief effect achieved on multiple substrates
Daniel Ernie GALLUS PRODUCT MANAGER, SALES AREA MANAGER, AFRICA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA & MIDDLE EAST ‘Metallic doming” describes a new effect in narrow-web label printing – a reflective, metallic raised structure manufactured using a relief in rotary screen printing. What makes metallic doming unique is the lasting metal-relief effect achieved on paper or plastic film, such …
Helios Perfumes & Classique Labels jointly accomplish high- impact embellishment across structures and substrates
Priyanshi Bareja BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER OF HELIOS PERFUMES AND COSMETICS This year, we had the opportunity to work with the Apparel Group, one of the leading global lifestyle retail brands and retail conglomerates, based in the UAE. We were tasked with creating and developing their beauty segment for two brands – RnB and Tyra.The …
Focus on innovation and sustainability
Packaging MEA editor Ben Daniel reports on the highlights of PRIME Awards 2022, Packaging Innovators’ Success Stories session. The inaugural edition of the Packaging Innovators’ Success Stories conference, hosted by Packaging MEA started with resounding success at Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai, on November 9, 2022. We are entering a new creative age that is portrayed …
Atlas investment promises to deliver a champion performance
Afra International installs its flagship new paper bag-making machine at Dubai-based printing press, promising to boost quality and speed up ROI. Afra International recently installed a new high-speed Champion Bagpro SFH 43-15H automatic sheet-fed paper bagmaking machine with auto handle fixing unit at Atlas Printing Press in Dubai. Packaging MEA learned more about the …
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How gravure remains a great option for a sustainable approach to long print runs
Leipzig University of Applied Sciences conducted a study into the present role of gravure and found respondents continue to hail the technology’s reusability credentials. Gravure printing offers great potential for the circular economy: its major ecological advantages are the reusability of the printing cylinder and closed material cycles which enhance the sustainability of the …
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