Aptar Closures unveils Future Disc Top: A recyclable, e-commerce-ready closure for Beauty and Personal Care

  Aptar Closures has introduced the Future Disc Top, the first of three e-commerce-capable disc top dispensing solutions set to launch globally this year. This innovative closure is designed for beauty, personal care, and home care applications, offering full recyclability* and e-commerce suitability.   Future Disc Top features a locking/unlocking ring for secure transit and …

Lalan Group breaks ground on US$5M glove packing plant in SOHAR

  SOHAR Freezone recently hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for Lalan’s Middle East Medical Glove Packing Plant, a US$5 million project set to occupy 5,000 sqm of land within the free zone. The facility, equipped with an ETO sterilization unit, aims to cater to local, regional, and international markets with surgical sterile gloves, disposable Nitrile, and …

Mai Dubai’s Ramadan 2024 market visits: Highlights from Abu Dhabi

  Mai Dubai, a key player in the UAE’s beverage industry, is bringing the spirit of Ramadan to life with its ongoing market visits. The recent stop in Abu Dhabi, led by CEO Abraham Kah, MBA, and Regional Manager Prasanth Menon, emphasizes the company’s dedication to excellence and community engagement through stunning displays across the …

Koenig & Bauer hosts successful Digital & Webfed Technology Days

  Koenig & Bauer recently concluded its Digital & Webfed Technology Days, showcasing future high-performance digital and CI Flexo printing technologies. The event highlighted innovations in sustainability and technology, offering exclusive insights into digital and CI flexo printing.   The Technology Days featured live product demonstrations on CI Flexo and RotaJET presses, allowing attendees to …

Women leaders transform packaging at PRIME Summit

  Packaging MEA has been steadfastly committed to championing the inclusion of women in the regional packaging industry since 2016, notably through its dedicated section within the magazine titled “Women in Packaging.” In line with our mission to foster diversity and encourage young talent, the PRIME Summit 2023 hosted a pivotal Fire-Chat: Pack Talk Round …

Siegwerk and DG press collaborate on functional mono-material food packaging

  Siegwerk, a global provider of printing inks and coatings, has partnered with DG press, a specialist in manufacturing hybrid web offset sleeve machines, to produce functional mono-material packaging structures for food applications. The collaboration aims to showcase the efficient production of mono-material food packaging with an oxygen barrier.   Siegwerk’s coating innovations, Cirkit® OxyBar …

SABIC champions Women’s Empowerment on International Women’s Day 2024

On International Women’s Day 2024, petrochemical giant SABIC celebrated with the theme ‘Inspire Inclusion’, reaffirming its commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and collaboration within its workforce. The company highlighted the significant contributions of numerous Saudi and global female leaders at various levels, inspired by th e transformative changes underway in Saudi Arabia as part of …

BOBST and Simpex Roadshow sparks innovation in Saudi Arabia’s Packaging sector

  Packaging professionals from Saudi Arabia recently gathered to explore innovations shaping the sector at a successful BOBST and Simpex roadshow. The event showcased the latest technologies and trends in flexible packaging, labels, corrugated board, and folding cartons, emphasizing their impact on production efficiency.   Simpex, a prominent Saudi company specializing in the trade of …

P&G launches Women Entrepreneurs Academy 2024 in UAE

  Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced the launch of its third annual Women Entrepreneurs Academy on March 7th and 8th, reaffirming its commitment to equality and inclusion. The initiative aims to empower approximately 30 women in achieving their business aspirations by providing them with the necessary skills and resources to succeed in the competitive …