Fujifilm expands enterprise printing operations in the Middle East

    FUJIFILM Middle East has outlined plans to expand its Office Printing business across the Middle East, with a focus on secure and sustainable document infrastructure for enterprise customers. While the announcement is centred on office printing rather than packaging production, the development is relevant to the wider print and packaging ecosystem as converters, …

Globalpharma signs seven strategic MoUs to strengthen manufacturing, R&D and sustainability

UAE-based pharmaceutical manufacturer Globalpharma has signed seven Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening research and development, manufacturing capabilities, operational efficiency and sustainable growth across its operations.     The agreements are structured around three areas: innovation and product development; manufacturing, efficiency and sustainability; and market access, financing and expansion. The partnerships include collaboration with …

SOMA installs Optima flexo press at Shree Plast Industries

      SOMA has completed the installation of its Optima flexo press at Shree Plast Industries, a packaging converter based in Satara, Maharashtra, India. The installation adds flexographic printing capacity to Shree Plast’s operations as the company continues to expand production to serve demand across multiple packaging segments.     Shree Plast produces laminated …

Hubergroup introduces new resin technology for conventional offset inks

    Hubergroup Print Solutions has introduced a new resin technology for its conventional offset inks, marking an update across several established commercial and packaging product lines.     The new formulation follows an internal development programme focused on changing the resin component of offset inks. According to the company, the technology is intended to …

DS Smith and SOMFY develop corrugated cardboard packaging solution to replace polystyrene inserts

      DS Smith, an International Paper company, and SOMFY have developed a fully recyclable corrugated cardboard packaging solution designed to protect roller shutter motors during transportation while replacing expanded polystyrene (EPS) inserts. The solution has progressed to operational deployment and supports SOMFY’s efforts to increase the use of recyclable industrial packaging materials.   …

GII completes investment in Hotpack Global to advance packaging production growth

      Dubai-based investment firm GII has completed a minority equity investment in Hotpack Global Holding Ltd, a food packaging manufacturer operating across the GCC and international markets.     According to the company announcement, the investment proceeds will primarily be used to increase recently commissioned production capacity and support Hotpack’s ongoing international expansion …

GCG Enterprise Solutions expands print production services in Saudi Arabia and Oman

      GCG Enterprise Solutions has expanded its print production services into Saudi Arabia and Oman, extending its commercial and industrial print operations across the GCC region. The move will provide customers in both markets with local access to production print technologies, including high-speed inkjet systems and digital press platforms supporting commercial print, labels, …

Coveris launches MonoFlexFibre Pure Twist paper packaging for confectionery

      European packaging manufacturer Coveris has introduced MonoFlexFibre Pure Twist, a lightweight paper-based packaging material developed for twist-wrapped confectionery products including candies, lollipops and chocolate pralines. The new structure is also designed for heat-sealable flowpack applications for bars and sticks.     According to the company, the material has been developed to comply …

ClemenGold and Sinclair partner on compostable fruit labelling in South Africa

    ClemenGold International and fresh produce labelling specialist Sinclair have partnered to introduce compostable fruit labels across ClemenGold’s group-owned packhouses in South Africa, marking a packaging innovation focused on reducing waste from fresh produce labelling systems. The project is being implemented with support from local supplier HG Molenaar.     The partnership centres on …

Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS together develop rounded cardboard multipack

        Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS have developed a cardboard multipack with rounded corners, using SCA’s patented Arcwise technology, with the first launch taking place in Poland.     The pack, named DS Smith Round Wrap, is being used for bottled products including Carlsberg, Garage and Somersby. It is designed for larger …