State-of-the-art facility at Dubai Industrial City to drive innovation in packaging, automation, and smart manufacturing sectors In a strategic move to strengthen the UAE’s industrial capabilities and accelerate workforce readiness in future-facing sectors, Himatrix Group, a prominent player in industrial automation, quality solutions, and advanced manufacturing, has inaugurated its new Technical Training Centre …
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Fotouh Al-Kuwait International has signed an agreement to build a new packaging materials factory in Egypt’s Sokhna Industrial Zone, part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). The project will cover 10,000 square meters and carry an initial investment of $1.7 million (around EGP 86 million). The agreement was signed by Walid Yousef, …
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Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL), a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, is preparing to enter export markets across Africa following a major increase in its polypropylene bag production capacity. The company announced Tuesday that recent upgrades to its manufacturing plants have pushed monthly output from 36 million to 52 million bags, with further …
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The Shoprite Group has become the first retailer in South Africa to introduce a fully recyclable 7kg potato bag — solving a packaging problem that’s plagued the industry for years. Typically made with an outer layer and a moisture-resistant inner lining, potato bags haven’t been recyclable through local systems. Around 18,600 tons …
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The government has waived taxes on packaging materials used in tea production in a bid to reduce costs for smallholder farmers and increase earnings through value addition. Speaking today in Kericho during a meeting with chairpersons of KTDA-managed smallholder tea factories from the West of Rift region, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe …
Global packaging supplier Elopak has launched a new paperboard aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of chilled liquid cartons. The Natural White Board, developed in collaboration with Stora Enso, delivers up to 14% lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to cartons made with standard board. The new material retains the same functional performance …
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Taghleef Industries has launched a new white polyolefin TD shrink sleeve film, expanding its SHAPE360® range with a recyclable, floatable option tailored for PET bottles. The new product, SHAPE360® TDSW, offers high opacity for label applications while maintaining the low-density characteristics needed for proper recycling. It mirrors the recyclability profile of its …
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Napco National was recognized at Pladis’ annual The Red Apple event in Istanbul for its strong performance in in-store merchandising. The event, which marked five years of collaboration, brought together partners to reflect on past achievements and discuss future goals. Pladis acknowledged Napco’s role in helping the brand achieve market leadership, highlighting the consistent quality …
German machinery manufacturer Bekum Maschinenfabriken GmbH has completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for its XBLOW 100 extrusion blow moulding machine, scheduled for installation at Saudi Arabia-based Takween Advanced Industries. The machine will be used to produce 220-liter L-Ring drums, commonly utilized in chemical and industrial packaging. According to Bekum’s official LinkedIn …
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Henkel and Sasol have announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the production of hot melt adhesives. The collaboration centers on integrating Sasol’s SASOLWAX LC100 wax, which shows a 35% reduction in product carbon footprint (cradle-to-gate), into Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® adhesive range across the European, Indian, Middle Eastern, and African markets. SASOLWAX LC100 …
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