Takamul Industries has commissioned an OMET Varyflex V2 printing press at Express Flexi Pack to expand production capabilities for aluminium foil lids and flexible packaging serving regional and international markets. The company said the investment forms part of its programme to develop manufacturing capacity for customers in the dairy, beverage, …
Interflex installs ROTOCON RFP 450 flexo press to expand label and flexible packaging production in South Africa
Interflex Group has installed a ROTOCON RFP 450 10-colour flexo press as part of its investment in expanded label and flexible packaging production. The new press, now installed and in final commissioning, will support Interflex’s production of labels, shrink sleeves, unsupported films and board applications up to 400gsm. The investment comes …
Mark Andy launches SmartPress program with eight-week press delivery timeline
Mark Andy has introduced its SmartPress Program, offering a range of pre-configured press systems designed to reduce delivery times from 16 weeks to eight weeks. The program is available across the company’s Pro Series, E5 and P7 press platforms and provides configurations tailored for label, film and shrink sleeve production applications. …
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New Plastic Industrial enters flexible packaging market with BOBST printing and laminating equipment
New Plastic Industrial Co., a Jordan-based manufacturer of woven polypropylene bags, has entered the flexible packaging market through an investment in BOBST printing and laminating technologies. The company installed a BOBST VISION CI flexographic printing press and a NOVA SX 550 solventless laminator in 2024 as part of its expansion into …
ABG launches ThermoLam laminator for flexible packaging
A B Graphic International (ABG) has launched ThermoLam, a thermal laminating system for flexible packaging, ahead of its showcase at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf. The new system forms part of ABG’s expanding FlexPack portfolio and will be demonstrated in a live production workflow in partnership with Galaxy Packtech, combining lamination, pouch-making and …
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Rotatek to install Universal 850 press at Mudrika as global reference site
Rotatek, under the Vinsak Group, has confirmed the installation of its new Universal 850 hybrid press at Mudrika Labels’ Vasai facility in India. The move establishes Mudrika as the global reference site for the Universal 850 platform, with commissioning and application validation scheduled for completion by April 2026. With an 850 …
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DTM Print launches CLP2200e colour label printer with flexible ink options
DTM Print has announced the launch of its latest product, the CLP2200e Colour Label Printer, aimed at professional users requiring flexible and durable label printing solutions. The new device, introduced from the company’s Wiesbaden headquarters on January 15, 2026, is designed for easy system integration and consistent performance in industrial environments. …
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Constantia Flexibles receives SBTi validation for updated climate targets
Constantia Flexibles, one of the world’s largest flexible packaging manufacturers, has had its updated climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation confirms that the company’s goals align with the SBTi’s criteria to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Based in Vienna, the company is targeting a 50.4% …
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ExxonMobil, Alpine, and IMA Ilapak Team Up to Innovate Recyclable Cheese Packaging
In a move aimed at addressing growing sustainability demands and upcoming regulations like the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), ExxonMobil has partnered with Hosokawa Alpine and IMA Ilapak to develop an innovative, recyclable cheese packaging solution. The collaboration is part of ExxonMobil’s new Signature Polymers portfolio, which consolidates its polyolefin products under a …
Napco National Expands Regional Presence with Acquisition of Arabian Flexible Packaging
Napco Investment LLC, a Dubai-based subsidiary of Napco National, has announced the acquisition of Arabian Flexible Packaging, a Ghurair Group company. Effective 1 August 2025, the move supports Napco National’s regional expansion and aligns with the UAE’s In-Country Value (ICV) localization framework. Founded in 1982, Arabian Flexible Packaging is a well-established flexible packaging manufacturer …