DS Smith and BWT (Best Water Technology) have developed a fibre-based transport box for BWT’s MACH water filters and accessories, with the packaging now being manufactured in two versions for use in Austria. Announced in London on 7 July 2026, the solution is designed for two types of MACH water …
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Glunz & Jensen A/S has launched the HALO LED Kit worldwide, introducing a retrofit route for flexo plate makers to convert exposure units from mercury UV-A tubes to LED technology. Announced on 1 July 2026, the kit is aimed at trade shops, prepress departments and packaging converters using flexographic platemaking …
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has signed an agreement to fully acquire POLAR, in a move aimed at strengthening its post-press offering for packaging and label production. Announced on 1 July 2026, the agreement will see Heidelberg take over the future production of POLAR machines and systems, while development will be integrated …
SOMA has reached an agreement with Ymtaco for Trading and Investment Ltd. in Saudi Arabia for the supply of its fully automated S-Mount plate mounter. The equipment is designed for flexographic printing operations and automates the plate mounting process, helping printers reduce manual intervention during job preparation. According to SOMA, the …
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Colgate-Palmolive is marking its 220th anniversary in 2026, highlighting a history of product, manufacturing and packaging innovation across oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition. The company traces its origins to 1806, when William Colgate opened a soap, starch and candle shop at 6 Dutch Street in New York, …
Amcor is supplying its 28mm two-piece tamper-evident closure for glass bottles to Belgian mineral water brand Ginstberg, the packaging company announced from Zurich on 1 July 2026. The closure, developed specifically for glass bottles, is being used for Ginstberg’s mineral water range in Belgium. Amcor said the 28mm Flat …
Epson has introduced the ColorWorks CW-D3800, a desktop colour label and badge printer designed for low-volume, on-demand label production across packaging, retail, healthcare and visitor management applications. The launch also includes the Label Boost software suite, expanding Epson’s in-house colour labelling offering for businesses requiring short-run production and variable label printing. …
Al Rabie Saudi Foods Co. has relaunched its GREEN beverage brand in the Saudi market, bringing back the locally manufactured product with a reformulated recipe featuring zero calories, no sugar and natural sweetness from stevia. The relaunch marks the return of the brand after an extended absence and expands the company’s …
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ExxonMobil and LD PACK have introduced a mono-PE frozen food packaging film solution in a 2026 case study, positioning the development as an alternative to conventional BOPET//PE laminates for frozen food packs where recyclability design, cold-chain durability and pack integrity are key requirements. The solution is based on an MDO PE//PE structure …
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Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (ACCBC) to manage the distribution and market growth of the beverage brands Rani, Vimto and Barbican across the United Arab Emirates. Announced on 1 July, the agreement appoints AKI as the exclusive distribution partner …
