Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company (ASRY) and India’s Priya Blue Group have launched what the partners describe as the Middle East’s largest ship recycling facility in Bahrain, following the arrival of the first vessel for recycling under their newly formed joint venture. The facility combines ASRY’s shipyard infrastructure …
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Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed a nationwide ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam products, including takeaway food containers, disposable cups, plates, bowls, and certain insulation materials, effective 1 January 2027. The measure forms part of the country’s broader strategy to reduce plastic pollution, improve sanitation, and encourage the adoption …
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Amcor has announced the commercial availability of PP Revolution, a new range of recycle-ready polypropylene dip cup arrays and lidding solutions for condiments, dressings and sauces used in foodservice applications. The launch is aimed at helping food brands and foodservice operators move away from traditional polystyrene packaging while maintaining performance, …
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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, …
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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 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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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 …
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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, …
