Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Digital Label Printers 2025 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US51812724e, August 2025). The IDC MarketScape report identifies a significant shift in the label printing industry, as digital transformation continues to reshape the sector. …
Hybrid Software releases PACKZ 11.5 with new tools for halftone screening and 3D packaging workflows
Hybrid Software has announced the release of PACKZ 11.5, the latest version of its PDF editor for label and packaging prepress. The update brings a set of technical improvements developed through direct engagement with users, aiming to streamline workflows and enhance quality control across digital and conventional production. Key among the …
Aptar Closures expands dispensing solutions portfolio for specialty sauce market
Aptar Closures has broadened its dispensing solutions portfolio to address the evolving needs of the specialty sauce market, introducing four closure types: Tower, Tab Top, Directional Snap Top, and Ecolite Directional Pour Spout. The company, headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, has developed these solutions to enhance functionality, hygiene, and …
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Mondi expands food packaging portfolio with corrugated and solid board solutions
Mondi has announced the expansion of its food packaging portfolio to include corrugated and solid board solutions, following the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging. The move strengthens Mondi’s position in the European food packaging sector, offering a broader range of fibre-based solutions designed to meet regulatory requirements, sustainability targets, and shifting consumer expectations. The expanded offering …
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Takamul Industries unifies packaging operations under single brand identity
Takamul Industries has unified the brand identity of its five packaging companies in a move aimed at improving operational efficiency and consistency across its packaging portfolio in the GCC. The rebranding includes Al Jawad Plastic and Flexible Packaging Factory, Al Jawad Carton and Packaging Factory, Express Pack Print, Express Flexi Pack, and Gulf Packaging …
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OMET launches KFlex K6 flexo press with focus on automation and modular efficiency
OMET has launched its latest flexographic printing press, the KFlex K6, marking a significant development in press automation, modular flexibility, and sustainability for label and packaging converters. At the core of the KFlex K6 is a newly designed flexo unit, featuring a gearless direct-drive transmission optimized for sleeve technology. The unit integrates AutoMate Technology with …
Ishida showcases ACP-700 case packer to Middle East market at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
Ishida presented its ACP-700 case packer to the Middle East market during Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, where the system was demonstrated as part of a complete snack-packaging line. The exhibition marked the ACP-700’s first regional appearance, with visitors observing the compact machine’s integrated approach to end-of-line packing. The ACP-700 brings bag infeed, orientation, case erection, …
Mars Wrigley expands Kenya operations with new sugar-free gum production line
Mars Wrigley has commissioned a new sugar-free gum production line at its Athi River plant in Kenya, investing an additional KES 4.3 billion (US$33 million) as part of a broader regional manufacturing strategy. The latest investment brings the confectionery company’s total capital commitment in Kenya to KES 13.4 billion (US$103 million) …
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Beyti launches Egypt’s first UHT milk line in PET bottles as part of major expansion
Beyti Food Industries, a subsidiary of the Almarai Group, has launched Egypt’s first ultra-high-temperature (UHT) milk production line using PET bottles, marking a major shift in the country’s dairy packaging sector. The new line was unveiled during a tour by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel Al-Wazir, who inaugurated the …
Emirates Biotech launches UAE-made PLA biopolymer range for regional packaging sector
Emirates Biotech has announced the launch of its Embio product line, a portfolio of PolyLactic Acid (PLA) biopolymers developed and produced in the United Arab Emirates. The range is positioned to offer a regionally manufactured alternative to conventional plastics, aimed at supporting packaging and materials producers across the Middle East. The …