Quadpack has launched the Lotus Pod, a metal-tipped applicator designed for its Skin-Up Bottle, expanding its portfolio of applicator technologies for skincare and makeup packaging formats. The Lotus Pod is the first stainless steel applicator introduced within Quadpack’s Skin-Up range, complementing existing flocked-tip options. It is engineered to deliver a cooling …
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Emerson has introduced the Branson Polaris ultrasonic welding platform, a configurable system designed for joining plastic components used in packaging, including seals and assemblies for food and medical applications. The platform enables manufacturers to process a range of materials, including polymers and bioplastics, supporting packaging formats that require consistent sealing performance and compliance with regulatory …
Majid Al Futtaim and Alshaya Group are expanding their strategic retail partnership with a series of store openings across flagship malls in the region. The rollout will begin with the launch of Primark at City Centre Mirdif on 9 April 2026. Two additional Primark stores are planned for 2026, including a …
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Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products (TVOP) has partnered with Sidel to equip its new edible oil production facility with integrated processing and packaging technologies, becoming the first edible oil producer globally to apply laser-based blowing technology for bottle manufacturing. The implementation of EvoBLOW Laser marks the introduction of this technology in the edible oil packaging segment. …
PulPac has introduced fibre-based caps developed using its Dry Molded Fiber technology, targeting the replacement of conventional plastic closures in packaging applications. The development is being carried out in collaboration with PA Consulting and Optima, as part of ongoing efforts to expand fibre-based packaging formats. The caps are designed to …
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Swisslog has expanded its automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) portfolio for pallet handling with the introduction of AgileStore, a four-way roaming pallet shuttle system. The development adds to the company’s existing portfolio, which includes the PowerStore bi-directional pallet shuttle and the Vectura pallet stacker crane. The AgileStore system …
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Husky Technologies has highlighted the capabilities of its HyPET®6e platform for PET preform manufacturing, with a focus on processing recycled PET (rPET) within integrated production systems. The platform combines machine, mold, and auxiliary technologies into a single system designed to support the processing of up to 100% rPET. It incorporates …
DS Smith has introduced a fibre-based corrugated packaging system designed for the transport of automotive chassis, offering an alternative to conventional reusable metal containers used in automotive supply chains. Developed by its Tecnicarton division, the solution is constructed entirely from corrugated cardboard and designed as a mono-material structure. It includes …
Mondelēz International, in collaboration with Amcor, has introduced recycled plastic packaging across parts of its Cadbury Easter range, focusing on practical, large-scale application in confectionery packaging. Cadbury Mini Eggs flexible bags now contain 65% certified recycled plastic. In addition, selected Easter tablets are packed in films with 80% recycled content. …
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has confirmed that its Al Taweelah facility in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, sustained damage during recent regional attacks. Operations are under assessment, and minor injuries were reported among employees, none life-threatening. CEO Abdulnasser Bin Kalban emphasized the company’s priorities: “The safety and security of our people is our top …
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