Dammam, Saudi Arabia – His Excellency Bandar AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, has inaugurated PepsiCo’s expanded manufacturing plant in Dammam’s 2nd Industrial City, signaling the company’s ongoing investment in Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector. The SAR 300 million ($80 million) expansion is part of PepsiCo’s broader SAR 9 billion ($2.4 …
Yamato Unveils High-Speed Twin Scale for Food Packaging Efficiency
Yamato Corporation has introduced the Omega-0132MV, a high-speed twin multihead weigher, aimed at improving throughput in food manufacturing and co-packing operations. Part of the company’s Omega Series, the new model offers a reported weighing capacity of up to 600 weighments per minute—300 per side—making it the fastest combination scale currently on the …
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Japan Unveils Seawater-Degradable Plastic That Disappears in Hours
Researchers from Japan’s RIKEN institute and the University of Tokyo have developed a new plastic material that dissolves completely in seawater within one to three hours, with no toxic residue or microplastic byproducts. The material is made from food-safe components and utilizes ionic bonds that remain stable during use but rapidly disintegrate in …
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EGA and ENEC Unveil First Nuclear-Powered Low-Carbon Aluminium Delivery
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) announced the first delivery of low-carbon aluminium produced at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant on 7 August 2025. EGA is marketing the metal as MinimAL, which will be supplied to CANEX Aluminum. The product expands the UAE’s low-carbon materials portfolio. …
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Etirama Unveils SP3 UNIQUE Flexographic Press with Emphasis on ROI and Technological Innovation
Etirama has officially launched its latest flexographic press, the SP3 UNIQUE, positioning the model as a high-performance solution tailored to evolving demands in the global label and packaging market. Announced in the first week of July, the SP3 UNIQUE introduces a range of technological advancements designed to enhance operational efficiency and …
Emirates Printing Press Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal
Emirates Printing Press (EPP) has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal in recognition of its commitment to sustainability. The accolade places EPP among the top 5 percent of companies evaluated globally by EcoVadis, a platform that assesses corporate sustainability across environmental, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement pillars. EPP undertook …
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Henkel Showcases Sustainable Adhesive Solutions at FACHPACK 2025
From September 23 to 25, FACHPACK 2025 will convene packaging professionals in Nuremberg under the theme “Transition in Packaging,” spotlighting sustainability, circular economy and evolving regulations affecting the sector. Henkel Adhesive Technologies will exhibit a suite of resource-efficient solutions for end-of-line packaging and fiber-based pack optimization at Hall 1, Booth 153. …
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SIG and PulPac Partner to Scale Paper-Based Closures for Aseptic Cartons
SIG has partnered with PulPac to develop paper-based closures for aseptic cartons, aiming for large-scale production of caps and bases using Dry Molded Fiber technology. Announced on 22 July 2025, the exclusive programme seeks to match the performance of conventional plastic closures. The collaboration supports SIG’s commitment to reach 90 % …
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Hotpack Earns EcoVadis Gold, Joins Top 5 % of Global Firms
Dubai, UAE – August 6, 2025: Hotpack, a UAE-headquartered packaging company, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing the group in the top 5 per cent of more than 150,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis. EcoVadis ratings evaluate performance across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. According to the 2025 EcoVadis scorecard, …
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Napco National Expands Regional Presence with Acquisition of Arabian Flexible Packaging
Napco Investment LLC, a Dubai-based subsidiary of Napco National, has announced the acquisition of Arabian Flexible Packaging, a Ghurair Group company. Effective 1 August 2025, the move supports Napco National’s regional expansion and aligns with the UAE’s In-Country Value (ICV) localization framework. Founded in 1982, Arabian Flexible Packaging is a well-established flexible packaging manufacturer …