Ferdinand Rüesch IV of Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG and Paul Teachout of Harper Corporation of America have been named the recipients of the label industry’s most prestigious awards at the 2024 Label Industry Global Awards. Ferdinand Rüesch IV, Senior Vice President, Global Key Accounts, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, and Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG, has …
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Mars, Incorporated has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kellanova for $83.50 per share in cash, totaling $35.9 billion. This deal represents a 44% premium over Kellanova’s 30-day average share price and a 33% premium over its 52-week high as of August 2, 2024. Kellanova, known for brands such as Pringles, Cheez-It, …
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Hybrid Software, a global provider of prepress, workflow, and 3D solutions for label and packaging printing, has announced its participation in ‘Project Halo,’ an initiative led by Diageo, a major player in the beverage alcohol industry. The project, set to debut in August at Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, offers visitors …
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BOBST has awarded its 2024 Inventor Award to Tim Lair, an Additive Manufacturing Engineer at Bobst Mex in Switzerland. Lair was recognized for his innovative work in enhancing platen systems, such as die-cutters and hot stamping units, through the use of 3D printed components. Lair’s invention, the Sealing of Bernoulli module, was selected …
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Arabian Packaging has unveiled a new logo as part of a rebranding initiative, marking a significant update in its visual identity. Established in Dubai in 1982 and currently based in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 2, the company operates the largest and most advanced corrugated packaging plant in the Middle East. The redesigned logo and …
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CCL Label has announced an expansion of its floatable polyolefin (PO) shrink sleeve line, designed to improve the recycling of PET, HDPE, and PP packaging. The updated product range aims to replace traditional materials like PET-G, PVC, and OPS, which can complicate recycling processes. “We are proud to share our extended range of …
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At the upcoming Fachpack trade fair, Syntegon will present a range of sustainable packaging technologies aimed at helping food manufacturers transition to environmentally friendly processes in line with the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), set to take effect in 2030. From September 24 to 26, visitors to Syntegon’s booth (1-257, Hall …
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In recent years, there has been a notable surge in demand for transparent and white recyclates, driven by brands’ heightened focus on sustainability and impending EU regulations mandating recycled content in plastic packaging. Reports from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) underscore the critical necessity of …
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In this issue of Packaging MEA, we meet Dana Mosori, the Executive Director & Founder of ASASE Foundation, a Ghanaian social enterprise that is tackling plastic waste head-on by empowering women to collect and recycle plastic. Through their innovative CASHIT! program, ASASE Foundation is providing women with a sustainable source of income and employment, …
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UFlex Limited, India’s leading flexible packaging company, has reported a notable increase in its financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company’s unaudited consolidated net revenue reached INR 36,825 million, reflecting a 12.3% year-on-year increase and a 5.3% rise compared to the previous quarter. The operational EBITDA also saw significant …
