SML Introduces High-Performance Turret Winder for Jumbo Cast Film Applications

    SML has introduced its latest turret winder model, the W1300, developed to enhance high-volume cast film production by enabling the processing of jumbo rolls with a mechanical diameter of up to 1,500 mm.   Designed for CPP, CPE, mono-oriented, and barrier films, the W1300 operates at winding speeds up to 450 m/min and …

Dangote Packaging Targets African Export Markets After Boosting Production

    Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL), a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, is preparing to enter export markets across Africa following a major increase in its polypropylene bag production capacity.   The company announced Tuesday that recent upgrades to its manufacturing plants have pushed monthly output from 36 million to 52 million bags, with further …

Bekum Supplies Advanced Blow Moulding System to Takween in Saudi Arabia

    German machinery manufacturer Bekum Maschinenfabriken GmbH has completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for its XBLOW 100 extrusion blow moulding machine, scheduled for installation at Saudi Arabia-based Takween Advanced Industries.   The machine will be used to produce 220-liter L-Ring drums, commonly utilized in chemical and industrial packaging. According to Bekum’s official LinkedIn …

Henkel and Sasol Partner to cut emissions in adhesive production

Henkel and Sasol have announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the production of hot melt adhesives. The collaboration centers on integrating Sasol’s SASOLWAX LC100 wax, which shows a 35% reduction in product carbon footprint (cradle-to-gate), into Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® adhesive range across the European, Indian, Middle Eastern, and African markets. SASOLWAX LC100 …

Borealis Introduces High-Performance rLLDPE Grade with 85% PCR for Flexible Packaging

    Borealis has launched Borcycle™ M CWT120CL, a new recycled linear low density polyethylene (rLLDPE) grade containing 85% post-consumer recyclate (PCR). Developed in collaboration with Ecoplast, a Borealis Group company, the grade is designed for non-food flexible packaging, including stretch film, stretch hood, and agricultural or protective films.   The material marks a technical …

Tetra Pak and Schoeller Allibert Introduce Crates Made from Used Beverage Cartons

    Tetra Pak and Schoeller Allibert have announced the launch of new transport crates manufactured using polyAl derived from used beverage cartons. The innovation will be showcased at the Plastics Recycling Show in Amsterdam from 1 to 2 April 2025.   Schoeller Allibert, a global player in returnable transport packaging, developed the crates by …

Berry Global Launches High-Purity Recycled Polymer for Non-Contact-Sensitive Packaging

      Berry Global has introduced a new post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic polymer specifically designed for non-contact-sensitive packaging in the homecare and industrial sectors. The innovation, named *CleanStream® Home and Industrial*, is engineered to meet stringent technical demands while maximizing the use of recycled content.   The polymer employs similar processes used in Berry’s …

Printech Middle East Partners with Shubham Extrusions to Enhance Blown Film Technology

  Printech Middle East LLC has formed a partnership with Shubham Extrusions to introduce advanced blown film extrusion technology to the Middle East. The collaboration will offer solutions such as 3-layer and 5-layer extrusion lines, as well as Automatic IBC systems, aimed at addressing the region’s industrial needs.     “This partnership reflects a shared …

Husky Technologies Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of MGS Healthcare Manufacturing’s Multishot Product Line

      Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection molding solutions, has announced the acquisition of secondary injection unit and rotary platen technologies from MGS Healthcare Manufacturing (MGS). MGS, a provider of healthcare manufacturing solutions, has transferred its Multishot product line to Husky as part of a strategic move to focus more on its …

Masafi’s 100% rPET bottles: A sip towards a sustainable future.

Masafi Leads the Way with Sustainable Mountain Water in 100% Recycled Bottles

Masafi, a leading brand in the UAE’s bottled water industry, is making significant strides toward sustainability with the launch of its new 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottle. According to a report in Khaleej Times. This eco-friendly packaging innovation highlights the brand’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and supports the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals, aiming …