Marbach Launches App for Efficient Creasing Channel Selection

  Marbach, a leading provider in die-cutting solutions, has introduced a new app aimed at streamlining the process of selecting the appropriate creasing channel for packaging needs.   André Angermeir, Sales Manager at Marbach Die Supplies, highlighted the significance of the app’s release, stating, “We launched our app at the end of October, and immediately …

Obeikan Folding Carton hits 600 million mark, installs second Speedmaster XL 106 for peak performance

  As a testament to its commitment to cutting-edge technology and unwavering excellence, Obeikan Folding Carton, a prominent entity in the Packaging-Printer-Converter sector in the region, has installed a second Speedmaster XL 106, featuring the ground-breaking “Push to Stop” technology.   Founded in 1982 as a printing company, the Obeikan Investment Group has evolved into …

Mondi Receives Four WorldStar Awards for Innovative Packaging Solutions

  Global packaging and paper solutions leader Mondi is celebrating a significant achievement at this year’s WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, securing four accolades across distinct categories. Known for recognizing excellence in global packaging, the WorldStar Awards underscore Mondi’s commitment to sustainable and circular-driven packaging solutions.   The 2024 WorldStar Award-winning products from Mondi include Hug …

SIG Foundation Receives SAVE FOOD Award for Innovative “Cartons for Good” Initiative

SIG Foundation was honored with the SAVE FOOD Award for its initiative, “Cartons for Good,” a project leveraging SIG’s filling technology expertise to aid communities in processing and preserving local food. The international recognition was presented on December 13, 2023, during the pacprocess MEA, the premier trade fair for Processing and Packaging in the Middle …

Asia Paper & Pulp Expands MEA Growth with Sustainable, Plastic-Free Packaging Solutions

Jakarta-based Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), the world’s largest paper mill, highlights the Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a pivotal market for its eco-friendly paper and products due to rising demand for biodegradable packaging solutions, projected to grow around 4% annually. MEA’s post-COVID surge in demand for environmentally friendly paper products, notably in food …

Tetra Pak and PAKPRO Launch Beverage Carton Recovery in East Africa, PAKPRO’s Global Climate Initiatives at COP28

Tetra Pak East Africa, in collaboration with the Packaging Producer Responsibility Organization (PAKPRO), has launched a groundbreaking initiative to recover used beverage cartons in East Africa. According to a series of linkedin posts by PACKPRO, the announcement was made during a kick-start project aimed at addressing environmental concerns related to plastic packaging.   Speaking at …

Heidelberg Reports Steady Financial Performance in H1 2023/2024 Amid Global Economic Challenges

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has released its financial results for the first half of the fiscal year 2023/2024, demonstrating resilience in the face of a challenging global economic landscape. The positive trajectory is attributed to the successful market launch of new technologies in packaging printing and strategic price adjustments.   During the period from April …

Amazon Takes Major Step to Eliminate Plastic Packaging in U.S. Fulfillment Centers

Amazon has unveiled its groundbreaking initiative to replace plastic delivery packaging with curbside-recyclable paper solutions at its first fully automated fulfillment center in the United States, located in Euclid, Ohio. This milestone signifies Amazon’s multiyear effort to transition U.S. fulfillment centers from plastic to paper packaging, enabling greater convenience for customers to recycle at home. …

BOBST Introduces Cutting-Edge Solutions in Special Event for Turkish Carton Board

      In a grand showcase of its unwavering commitment to the packaging industry, BOBST, the leading global supplier of equipment and services to packaging manufacturers, welcomed distinguished delegates from KASAD (the Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers Association Turkey) at its Packaging Center in Mex, Switzerland. The event, which focused on end-to-end solutions, innovative equipment, and …