Parkside launches new recyclable monopolymer film

Parkside, a sustainable flexible packaging solutions specialist, has announced the release of its new innovative mono-polymer laminated film, which can be placed into existing UK recycling streams.   Manufactured from Polypropylene substrates, the new laminate aims to replace non-recyclable aluminium foil and PET structures and can be utilised in a wide range of packaging formats, …

Allstein strengthens business relations in the Middle East

Allstein has announced that Mohannad Naqqasha and Orion Co. will be the new representatives for Allstein GmbH in the Middle East region.   The company stated, “With their extensive knowledge and experience in the region, they are the perfect partners to help Allstein expand its business and reach new customers. We are looking forward to …

Toppan to open first European production site for transparent barrier films

Toppan, one of the global leaders in security, packaging, and electronics solutions, has announced plans to open a new plant in Most, the Czech Republic.   Toppan aims to commence mass production at its first transparent barrier film manufacturing site in Europe by the end of 2024. With the launch of the new plant, Toppan …

Circular Valley startups develop AI for e-commerce reusable packages

Disposable packaging and inefficient waste management are two problems that have gained increased attention due to the increase of e-commerce.   Lixo and Rhinopaq, the two startups in the Circular Economy Accelerator in Germany have demonstrated how waste can be used and how packages can be made reusable.   Online retailers turned over more than …

S-One Labels & Packaging appoints Sharon Beeman as VP

S-One Labels & Packaging has announced the appointment of Sharon Beeman as the new Vice-President of Global Sales.   Boasting an impressive 15-year track record in the flexible packaging sector, Beeman is renowned for forging strong relationships and fueling exponential growth.   Joining the S-OneLP family in 2018, Beeman has focused on transforming regional technical …

RECAPP 2.0 to make recycling experience more user-friendly in UAE

RECAPP, Veolia’s digital recycling solution for individuals and businesses, has released a new version of its mobile application offering a suite of features that benefits both individuals as well as the environment.   Aimed to raise environmental consciousness among individuals, the advanced version of the app is more ergonomic, giving users the ability to track …

Mondi scoops innovation award with paper-based Hug&Hold solution

Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has won the coveted PPI Award in the Product Innovation category for its Hug&Hold packaging solution. The Fastmarkets Forest Products PPI Awards are the only global awards dedicated to recognising the achievements of companies, mills and individuals in the pulp and paper sector.   …

Brand Finance lists Almarai and L’usine as top 10 brands in KSA

Brand Finance, the global brand valuation company, has ranked Almarai Company, ALYOUM Company, and L’usine Company among its latest list of the 10 most powerful brands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 2023.   According to the latest assessment of Brand Finance, Almarai ranked third in its list of the 10 most powerful brands …

Constantia Flexibles signs agreement to acquire Drukpol Flexo

Constantia Flexibles, the third largest producer of flexible packaging worldwide, has signed an agreement to acquire the Polish company Drukpol Flexo. Pim Vervaat, CEO of Constantia Flexibles said, “We are delighted by this opportunity to invest in the growth of our European flexo printing platform whilst reinforcing our successful footprint in Poland.”   “I am …