CHIMEI Corporation is set to showcase its latest advancements in sustainable materials at K 2025, the global plastics and rubber trade fair, taking place from October 8 to 15 in Düsseldorf. Among the highlights is the expanded Ecologue portfolio, offering recycled and biomass-balanced plastics that align with the growing demand for circular packaging solutions, …
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Hubergroup Print Solutions has officially opened India’s first dedicated facility for manufacturing Direct Food Contact (DFC) inks at its Silvassa site. This milestone marks a strategic development for the packaging industry in India and the broader MEA region, setting a precedent for safer and more sustainable packaging solutions. The new plant, …
Ahead of the show, 80 journalists from 30 countries are now gathered in the German city for an exclusive preview of some of the innovations the public can expect later in the year. Reifenhäuser is positioning itself at the epicenter of plastics innovation as it unveils transformative MDO extrusion technologies ahead …
As the global plastics and rubber sectors undergo sweeping structural shifts, K 2025, the industry’s preeminent trade fair, is set to return to Messe Düsseldorf from 8–15 October 2025. With a spotlight on advanced machinery, next-generation materials, and AI-driven manufacturing, K 2025 is positioned as a critical enabler of future-ready plastics ecosystems. In …
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Martin Automatic will exhibit two versions of its MBS automatic unwind splicer at Labelexpo Europe 2025, offering label and packaging converters a close look at non-stop web handling technologies optimized for high-speed, space-conscious production environments. Set to be featured on Stand 4D37, the MBS splicers form the starting point of a …
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Emirates Biotech has entered into a research collaboration with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to advance the development of Polylactic Acid (PLA), a bio-based, biodegradable polymer with growing relevance to the packaging industry in the Middle East and Africa. The initiative will focus on enhancing the performance and environmental viability …
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DHL Group has confirmed it will invest over €500 million in logistics infrastructure and operations across the Middle East, with the bulk of activity focused on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The investment is scheduled to span from 2024 through 2030 and is aligned with the company’s Strategy 2030, which targets …
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UFlex, a major flexible packaging manufacturer, has introduced a new single-pellet resin that blends recycled PET with virgin PET for direct use in food and beverage packaging. The innovation meets India’s new food safety and sustainability regulations and could significantly ease the transition to recycled content for FMCG brands across the MEA region. …
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In a joint effort to strengthen plastic collection and recycling infrastructure in the UAE, Majid Al Futtaim has partnered with Coca-Cola Middle East and local cleantech company Sparklo to expand Carrefour’s Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) programme. The initiative, active since July 2023, installs smart recycling machines—developed by Sparklo—across major Carrefour locations. …
Chemical recycling of polyolefins must hit 650 million metric tons in cumulative global volume to match the cost of producing virgin plastics, according to a new Bain & Company report. The findings have direct implications for the packaging sector across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), where rising plastic use and mounting …
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