Sibeg Srl, the official bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Sicily, has partnered with Sidel to install its first aseptic PET line at its production site in Catania. The move brings the production of sensitive beverages, previously outsourced, in-house for the first time. The new 18,000 bottles-per-hour line includes Sidel’s Aseptic Combi Predis, EvoFilm Stretch, …
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Lay’s, the world’s leading potato chip brand, is launching its most significant brand redesign in nearly 100 years, reimagining both its packaging and product recipes to highlight its farm-to-bag story. Despite being made from real, farm-grown potatoes, 42% of consumers remain unaware of this fact. With the refreshed visual identity, Lay’s aims to change that …
LasX Industries and Procter & Gamble have launched LaserSharp® Marking technology on the caps of Tide® Ultra OXI Boost laundry detergent, marking the culmination of a four-year collaboration aimed at improving functionality, communication, and sustainability in packaging. The laser-marked caps, now available on store shelves, replace traditional injection-molded dosing bars with …
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Sidel has opened a new regional office in Phoenix, Ikeja (Lagos), expanding its footprint in West Africa to support its customers more closely in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and surrounding markets. The facility will act as a base for project management, engineering, and after-sales services. The Lagos site becomes Sidel’s …
Gallus, Esko, and Asahi Photoproducts will co-host the Flexo Innovations Open House on 19 November 2025 at Gallus’ facility in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The event is aimed at printers and converters across Europe, offering a full-day programme focused on advancements in flexographic printing technology. Designed as a collaborative industry …
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US-headquartered Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has announced the installation of two BOBST MASTER M6 inline flexo presses to strengthen its operations across the EMEA region. The move is part of MCC’s long-term production strategy aimed at increasing capacity and operational efficiency. The BOBST MASTER M6 presses are designed for fast …
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Constantia Flexibles, one of the world’s largest flexible packaging manufacturers, has had its updated climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation confirms that the company’s goals align with the SBTi’s criteria to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Based in Vienna, the company is targeting a 50.4% …
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In a significant step for the region’s packaging industry, Al Sharq Packaging has signed a contract with German technology leader Reifenhäuser to supply two advanced polypropylene cast film production lines. This landmark agreement establishes Al Sharq Packaging as the largest cast film producer in Asia, reinforcing its position as a key player in …
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Gulf Packaging Industries Company (GulfPack) has announced the signing of major cooperation agreements with leading global technology partners — Brückner Maschinenbau, Kampf GmbH, and Bonfanti — in the presence of H.E. Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. This announcement represents a major milestone for GulfPack as the company continues to …
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Al Ghurair Foods has announced the phased completion of the UAE’s first corn starch plant at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), targeting full operational rollout by the first quarter of 2026. The plant is expected to play a critical role in supporting key downstream sectors including the paper and packaging industries. …
