Constantia acquires Laszlopack

Constantia Flexibles, one of the leading manufacturers in the flexible packaging industry has announced the completion of its acquisition of Lászlópack Kft., a Hungarian flexible packaging producer specialising in flexo printing.   Pim Vervaat, CEO of Constantia Flexibles, expressed excitement over the newest addition to the Group, “We are growing with Lászlópack! We share a …

Borealis partners with Ecopost to drive circular economy in Kenya

Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions and Ecopost, a social enterprise that addresses the challenges of urban waste management have announced a collaboration to drive a circular economy and support marginalised communities in Kenya.   Reports say that Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, generates more than 2,400 …

Hinojosa launches new line of 100% recyclable packaging

Hinojosa Packaging, a Spain-based Group has launched the Foodservice line at an industrial level, a primary packaging range for prepared foods and beverages, that is both 100% recyclable and also environmentally neutral at the end of their life cycle.   This new line covers a portfolio of 100% recyclable primary packaging, designed for the areas …

Fujifilm partners with Henkel for flexible packaging solutions

Fujifilm Graphic Communications today announces a partnership agreement with Henkel that will deliver production and sustainability benefits for customers of its Jet Press FP790 digital inkjet flexible packaging solution, scheduled for commercial launch later this year.   Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a global leader in innovative adhesives, sealants and functional coatings for the packaging sector. …

Borouge to expand footprint in East Africa

Borouge Plc, one of the leading petrochemical companies that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, has entered into a Distribution Agreement with one of the biggest polyolefin distributors in East Africa, Somochem.   The agreement builds on a long-standing partnership between Borouge and Somochem and aims to increase Borouge’s footprint and presence in East Africa. …

Indorama partners with Evertis to produce PET film for food trays

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), one of the world’s leading sustainable chemical companies, and Evertis, a pioneer in sustainable PET barrier films, are collaborating to use flakes from recycled PET trays to produce PET film suitable for food packaging trays. The partnership is an important step in diverting PET trays from landfill or incineration …

Nilpeter appoints new international sales managers

Nilpeter, a specialist in production of label printing presses, has appointed two new international sales managers, Alex Aarslew-Jensen & Bo Lerche-Henriksen to strengthen relationships with existing customers, and attract new business opportunities and promoting Nilpeter’s solutions to a wide range of customers globally.   The addition of two experienced sales professionals will provide valuable expertise …

Hexxa Flexible Packaging boosts capabilities with investments in new machinery

Hexxa Flexible Packaging, Ras Al Khaimah based provider of flexible packaging solutions, has announced the purchase and installation of two new machines to address growing regional demand for impactful flexible packaging.   The company has purchased a high-speed slitting machine and an inspection rewind machine from Kesheng Machinery. These machines will add to Hexxa’s existing …

Hotpack to build SAR 1 billion packaging production plant in KSA

Hotpack Global, the UAE-based global leader in food packaging products, has announced its plan to build one of the world’s largest sustainable packaging plants at an estimated investment of SAR 1 billion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this investment with the Kingdom’s Ministry …