The 17th edition of the ArabPlast international trade fair will take place from January 7 to 9, 2025, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, will bring together over 750 exhibitors from 35 countries, with national pavilions …
ALPLA named Austria’s most innovative company
Austrian packaging manufacturer ALPLA has been recognized as the country’s most innovative company by Trend magazine and Statista, acknowledging its advancements in sustainable packaging solutions and groundbreaking technologies. Known for its pioneering efforts, ALPLA has developed innovations such as paper bottles, lightweight designs, mono-material pumps, PET wine bottles, and bio-based plastics. Several of …
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ENOC Group launches redesigned packaging for lubricants at Automechanika Dubai 2024
ENOC Group, a prominent global energy company, has introduced redesigned packaging for its lubricants products, unveiling the initiative during Automechanika Dubai 2024. Held at the Dubai World Trade Center from December 10 to 12, the exhibition is the Middle East’s largest automotive sector event, where ENOC participated as a platinum sponsor. The updated …
BUA Group expands into packaging with Starlinger partnership
BUA Group, one of Africa’s prominent industrial conglomerates, has announced its entry into packaging materials manufacturing through a partnership with Austria-based Starlinger & Co. Limited, a global supplier of packaging machinery. The collaboration will establish a state-of-the-art facility with the capacity to produce 600 million polypropylene (PP) block-bottom bags annually. This move is …
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa expands production capacity in Namibia
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested in a new bottling line in Namibia, aimed at increasing the plant’s production capacity by 30%. The new line is capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour, supporting the company’s growth and efficiency. The investment also includes a new water treatment plant featuring advanced water recovery technology …
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Constantia Flexibles receives RecyClass Technology Approval for PERPETUA mono-PP laminate
Constantia Flexibles has announced that its mono-polypropylene (PP) laminate, PERPETUA, has received Technology Approval from RecyClass. The approval highlights the company’s efforts in advancing sustainable packaging within the pharmaceutical sector. PERPETUA, a laminate made of BOPP/metBOPP/CPP, was tested under the guidance of Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE). The laminate underwent comprehensive evaluations to confirm …
Unilever increases investment in packaging R&D to reduce virgin plastic usage
Unilever has significantly increased its investment in packaging research and development (R&D) to accelerate its efforts in reducing virgin plastic use. The company has more than doubled its investment in materials science and technology in recent years, focusing on sustainable solutions to achieve its plastic reduction goals. The Global Packaging R&D Centre, which …
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Coca-Cola targets 2035 with bold sustainable packaging goals
The Coca-Cola Company has announced updated environmental goals, with a strong focus on sustainable packaging. The company aims to significantly reduce packaging waste and increase the use of recycled materials by 2035. A key target is to integrate 35%-40% recycled materials into its primary packaging—plastic, glass, and aluminum—while increasing the use of recycled …
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Reifenhäuser pioneers recycling with breakthrough Mono-Material Solutions
Plastic is indispensable in modern life, serving critical functions in food, hygiene, and medical packaging. However, the intricate material compositions of flexible packaging present substantial challenges in recycling,” highlights Dr. Lettowsky. Reifenhäuser leads with mono material solutions and advanced MDO technology, such as the 18-micron thin MDO-PE film and EVO Ultra Stretch. Our …
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Interview with the CEO of Reifenhäuser: Pioneering leadership and vision
Ben Daniel: Thank you Mr. Reifenhäuser for the insightful tour of your impressive factory. Could you provide a concise overview of Reifenhäuser Group’s journey from its founding to its current position in the industry? Bernd Reifenhäuser: Sure! Our history dates back to 1911 when my grandfather opened a blacksmith shop here in Troisdorf. The …
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