Riyadh based Marina Inc. Printers, a prominent packaging and commercial print house with 25-year history of success, announces a significant enhancement to its capabilities through the acquisition of the state-of-the-art Heidelberg Speedmaster Five-Color Offset Press with Coating System-Model CX 104-5+L. Mr Hadi Bassil, Managing Director of Marina Inc. Printers, reflects on the company’s …
Koenig & Bauer meets 2023 forecast, anticipates stable business in 2024
Koenig & Bauer AG, a prominent global technology provider for special printing applications with a focus on the packaging sector, has announced that it met its own forecast for 2023, according to preliminary unaudited figures. Group earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached €29.9m, falling within the forecast range of €25m to €35m. …
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Huhtamaki to consolidate production in China, closing two sites
Huhtamaki, a global packaging company, has announced plans to consolidate its production footprint in China within the Fiber Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania segment. This decision entails the closure of its production sites in Tianjin and Shanghai by the end of Q2 2024, with production being transferred to the Guangzhou manufacturing site. The company will, however, continue …
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Milliken & Company earns place on 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies List
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer, has earned a place on the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies list by Ethisphere, renowned for defining ethical business practices. This annual recognition celebrates organizations demonstrating a robust commitment to business integrity through comprehensive ethics, compliance, and governance programs. Notably, Milliken is among only six honorees to …
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ePac Flexible Packaging partners with Project Waterfall to support coffee communities
ePac Flexible Packaging, a global provider of high-quality finished pouches and rollstock, has announced a partnership with Project Waterfall, a prominent charity in the coffee sector. The company pledges to donate 2% of its global coffee product sales in 2023 to support coffee-growing communities worldwide with clean water, sanitation, and education initiatives. Paul …
W&H to showcase latest printing innovations at Drupa 2024 & In-house Expo
Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H), a leading machine manufacturer, is set to showcase its latest developments and innovations in printing technology for the flexible packaging industry at drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany, and at an In-house EXPO at its company headquarters in Lengerich. Under the slogan “Get in the Loop – Discover. Connect. …
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World Packaging Organisation announces new Executive Team
In January 2024, Luciana Pellegrino, President of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), unveiled the names of the Vice Presidents comprising the new Executive Team. This team will oversee WPO’s portfolios during Pellegrino’s term from 2024 to 2027, collaborating closely with WPO Members, partner organizations, and the global market. “I am thrilled to announce …
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Veolia and TotalEnergies partner for recycling initiative in Dubai
Veolia, through its RECAPP service, and TotalEnergies Marketing Middle East (TEMME) have joined hands for a groundbreaking recycling initiative in Dubai, marking a significant move to enhance the country’s recycling capabilities. The partnership aims to introduce an innovative recycling solution across TotalEnergies service centers in the UAE. Through the RECAPP service, Veolia will …
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Henkel reports strong progress in sustainability goals for 2023
Henkel released its sustainability report for the fiscal year 2023 today, outlining advancements in its global sustainability strategy. Notable progress was made in renewable energy usage, circular economy initiatives, product portfolio sustainability, and employee engagement efforts. According to Carsten Knobel, CEO of Henkel, “Sustainability is a central pillar of our Purposeful Growth Agenda. …
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Dubai Municipality launches initiative to recycle 3 million plastic packaging units
Dubai Municipality has embarked on a forward-thinking initiative aimed at collecting and recycling 3 million plastic packaging units, equivalent to 60 tons of PET plastic, in the emirate. PET plastic is commonly used in water bottles, soft drink containers, and food packaging due to its durability, transparency, and lightweight properties. H.E. Dawoud Al …