Merit Packaging Limited (MPL) has announced shareholder approval for the sale of significant assets to Kompass Pakistan (Private) Limited, marking a major shift in the company’s operational structure. The transaction, valued at Rs1 billion, includes the plant and machinery of MPL’s flexible packaging unit along with related goodwill. The decision …
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As print technologies evolve, offset printing remains a dominant force in large-scale production, particularly in packaging. The technique—transferring ink from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the substrate—offers consistent, high-resolution output, ideal for brochures, cartons, and promotional materials. “Offset printing guarantees sharp images and consistent colours throughout the print …
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Siegwerk has officially joined topac, a new alliance formed to bring together companies across the tobacco packaging value chain, including printers, converters, material suppliers, and technology providers. The goal: to improve collaboration, share technical insights, and respond to industry-specific challenges, especially in key markets such as the Middle East and Africa (MEA). …
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GEW has expanded its global distributor network with the appointment of Industry General Trading (IGT) as the exclusive distributor for Tunisia and Algeria. The Tunis-based company will manage GEW’s equipment, service, and spare parts in the region, effective immediately. IGT, founded in 2009 by Ahmed Chiheb Eddine Driss, supplies raw materials, accessories, and …
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The Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication (BIGC) has published an independent study revealing substantial carbon footprint reductions when flexographic printing is used instead of gravure. Conducted from October 1 to December 4, 2023, under Professor Lixin Mo’s supervision, the research offers critical insights into sustainable practices within the packaging printing industry. “Flexographic printing …
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Artotec Private Limited, a Karachi-based company specializing in offset, flexo, and corrugation printing and packaging since 2008, has recently enhanced its operations with the installation of a Lombardi Synchroline 530 labeling press. Artotec has been a key player in the packaging industry, offering custom corrugated packaging and advanced post-printing techniques. The new Synchroline …
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The next edition of drupa, the leading global trade fair for printing technology, is scheduled for 9 to 17 May 2028 in Düsseldorf. In line with its four-year cycle, drupa 2028 will be held over nine days, reflecting the evolving needs of the printing and packaging industry. The 2024 edition of drupa highlighted …
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MPS has introduced its latest innovation, the EF Packaging press, designed to expand the company’s existing EF narrow web press series. Targeting flexible packaging and shrink sleeve markets, this press operates at an extended web width of 26 inches, offering new opportunities for label converters looking to diversify into flexible packaging or short-run applications. …
HYBRID Software has released PACKZ 10, the latest version of its PDF editing software tailored for label and packaging printing. This new edition of the all-in-one prepress application integrates several advanced features aimed at boosting automation and productivity. PACKZ 10 introduces enhanced connectivity with EngView’s CAD software, providing significant improvements for users in …
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Amidst Riyadh’s bustling industrial landscape, Al Shareef Pack has solidified its reputation as a trusted leader in Packaging, Printing, and Converting. Founded in 1992 as a commercial press, the company has flourished under the visionary leadership of Mr. Abdullah Al-Shareef, accumulating over three decades of industry expertise. A Legacy of Growth and Innovation …
