Saudi German Nonwovens (SGN) has officially inaugurated its expanded manufacturing facility in Rabigh, located in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia. The event marked the commissioning of Line No. 5, equipped with the latest Reicofil 5 technology, further enhancing SGN’s production capabilities and innovation capacity in the nonwovens sector. The …
Jordan Inaugurates Agricultural Plastic Recycling Plant to Advance Circular Economy in the Jordan Valley
In a move to strengthen circular economy practices and bolster sustainable development in the Jordan Valley, Jordan’s Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with funding from the European Union, has officially inaugurated a plastic recycling facility in Deir Alla. The new plant, designed …
Quadpack Expands PET Dip-In Pack Production at German Facility to Meet European Market Demand
Quadpack has announced the expansion of its injection-moulding capabilities at its Kierspe manufacturing site in Germany to include the production of PET dip-in lip gloss bottles. The investment marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing strategy to localise production for the European market and strengthen its presence in the colour cosmetics …
ZEINOX and OQ Group Partner on $2.6 Million Plastics Facility in Oman
Muscat / Cairo, May 27, 2025 — A new joint venture between Egypt’s Arab Metals Company ZEINOX and Oman’s OQ Group will see the launch of a $2.6 million plastics manufacturing plant in the Sultanate of Oman, under the banner of the country’s LADAYN industrial programme. The agreement, signed during …
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SIBUR Launches New LLDPE Grade for Blown Film Applications in Turkey
SIBUR has introduced a new linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) grade specifically engineered for blown film applications, aiming to expand its reach in the Turkish flexible packaging market. Blown film technology involves inflating molten polyethylene into a thin film bubble, which is subsequently cooled and rolled. This method is widely used …
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Sulzer Introduces EcoStyrene for Recycling Contaminated Polystyrene
Sulzer has launched a new chemical recycling technology, EcoStyrene™, designed to process heavily contaminated polystyrene waste. The licensed technology addresses one of the sector’s ongoing challenges—recycling polystyrene materials that contain complex contaminants such as flame retardants and food residues. Unlike traditional recycling methods, which require clean feedstock, EcoStyrene is capable …
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KraussMaffei to Highlight Advanced Packaging Technologies at K 2025
At K 2025 (October 8–16, Düsseldorf), KraussMaffei will showcase its latest developments in injection molding, polyurethane processing, and extrusion—focusing on efficient, high-output solutions for the packaging industry. The spotlight will be on integrated machine systems and material innovations that support faster production cycles, more durable parts, and improved recyclability—key concerns for packaging …
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Dow Launches INNATE™ TF 220 Resin, Advances PCR Use in Packaging Collaboration with Liby
Dow has announced the launch of its INNATE™ TF 220 Precision Packaging Resin, a high-density polyethylene innovation designed to support recyclable mono-material packaging and enable high-performance biaxially oriented polyethylene (BOPE) films. The company also confirmed a new collaborative effort with Liby, a prominent Chinese laundry detergent brand, integrating 10% REVOLOOP™ post-consumer …
ALPLA Expands Injection-Moulding Capabilities with KM Packaging Acquisition
The ALPLA Group has acquired KM Packaging, a German-based closure manufacturer, to expand its injection-moulding division, ALPLAinject. The move significantly increases ALPLA’s production of high-quality closures for tubes, bottles, and jars—including clean-room applications—across six sites in Germany, Austria, Poland, and the United States. This acquisition brings an annual output of more than 6.5 billion injection-moulded …
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Emirates Biotech and UAEU Partner to Strengthen PLA Innovation
Emirates Biotech has entered into a research collaboration with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to advance the development of Polylactic Acid (PLA), a bio-based, biodegradable polymer with growing relevance to the packaging industry in the Middle East and Africa. The initiative will focus on enhancing the performance and environmental viability …
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