Algeria’s National Recovery and Valorisation Company (SNRV) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Slovakia’s BK Investment to develop an industrial waste recovery project, reinforcing efforts to improve resource efficiency and promote circular economy practices. The agreement, signed on 11 October 2026 at the headquarters of Algeria’s National Iron and …
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Gulftainer announced on 30 September 2026 that they had signed an agreement to expand aluminium exports from the UAE’s East Coast. The agreement forms part of EGA’s strategy to strengthen the efficiency and resilience of its outbound logistics, supporting continued growth and deliveries to customers in …
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority employees recycled 118,967 plastic bottles and aluminium cans during the first half of 2026 through smart collection machines installed across several DEWA buildings. Announced on 12 September 2026, the results form part of DEWA’s employee recycling initiative, launched in October 2022. Since its introduction, employees have deposited …
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Alcoa’s proposed acquisition of South32’s bauxite, alumina and aluminium assets will bring the Hillside aluminium smelter in South Africa into its global portfolio, placing renewed attention on an important upstream link in the country’s aluminium packaging supply chain. The transaction, announced on 30 June 2026, covers South32’s interests in operations across …
Emirates Global Aluminium has inaugurated the UAE’s largest aluminum recycling plant at Al Taweelah, marking a significant expansion of the company’s low-carbon metal business and the country’s circular economy infrastructure. The new facility has a production capacity of 185,000 tonnes per year and will process post-consumer aluminum scrap, along with some …
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Guala Closures has developed MAGNEX, a closure for premium spirits that uses electromagnetic forming technology to support product protection and brand differentiation in the spirits market. The development comes as brand owners continue to address risks linked to counterfeit and illicit alcohol. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 25% …
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Metal Park announced the launch of Phase Two of its industrial development during Make it in the Emirates 2026, adding new capacity to its integrated metals ecosystem in the UAE. The expansion will add 700,000 square feet of industrial facilities, increasing the total development footprint to more than 1.3 …
African packaging manufacturer Nampak has reported further progress in its financial recovery programme, with lower debt levels, reduced finance costs and improved earnings during the six months ended 31 March 2026. The company recorded normalised headline earnings of R346 million, an increase of 9% compared with the corresponding period last …
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Bergenbier, part of the Molson Coors portfolio, has marked its 30th anniversary with the launch of 30 limited edition beverage can designs produced using CANPACK’s Multiprint technology. The initiative was developed with Ogilvy Romania and Creative Impact, with each can featuring a distinct visual linked to shared consumer experiences. The designs …
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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 …
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