Founded on the groundwork laid by the Circle Coalition, CPA emerged in early 2023 with a mission to revolutionize the packaging value chain. Reflecting on their inaugural year, Sarma expressed pride in CPA’s theme for this year’s annual report, “Together Towards Tomorrow,” emphasizing its role in uniting diverse voices for sustainable packaging practices. …
Dubai Duty Free launches upcycling initiative for perfume tester bottles
Dubai Duty Free, in collaboration with RECAPP by Veolia, has introduced a new initiative to recycle empty perfume tester bottles across its outlets at Dubai International Airport. This initiative, part of RECAPP’s glass recycling program, aims to repurpose the glass from these bottles and contribute to the UAE’s circular economy. As part of …
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Tadweer Group to establish Abu Dhabi’s first dedicated material recovery facility
Tadweer Group announced plans to develop Abu Dhabi’s first greenfield Material Recovery Facility (MRF), marking a significant step in the Emirate’s waste management efforts. The facility, with an initial processing capacity of 1.3 million metric tonnes of waste per year, aimed to recover valuable recyclable materials such as metals and plastics from municipal solid …
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Skanem Africa opens new label factory in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Skanem Africa has launched a new labeling factory in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, aiming to enhance service delivery and expand market reach within the East African region. The facility began operations in late July 2024, positioning Skanem closer to its customers and new markets. The new Tanzanian site complements existing operations in Kenya, …
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Alesayi expands portfolio with advanced BIB packaging system from SIG
Alesayi Beverage Corporation, a prominent beverage manufacturer in Saudi Arabia since 1959 with a significant 60% market share in the energy drinks sector, is partnering with SIG to broaden its product and packaging range. The collaboration will see Alesayi incorporating the advanced SIG SureFill 42 Aseptic BIB filling system to launch new products in …
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Explore future innovations at SPPP, your regional hub for print, packaging, and plastics growth
In this feature interview, Camil Jawhari, Exhibitions Portfolio Director, REC discusses the significance of SPPPP 2024 for the plastics, polymers, print, and packaging sectors, the impact of Vision 2030 on industry growth, exhibitor participation, the influence of sustainable alternatives in the SPPPP show, and advice for prospective visitors, exhibitors, and investors. Packaging MEA: …
Omet and Printech ME collaborate on innovation and sustainability across Pack-Print-Converting
In the wake of remarkable growth and achievements both globally and particularly in the MEA region, the spotlight shines brightly on OMET, a leading name in the realm of Packaging Printing Machines. With the inauguration of their expansive new headquarters spanning an impressive 20,000 square meters, OMET reaffirms its commitment to innovation and excellence. …
Koenig & Bauer CEO unveils key packaging innovations and strategies for emerging markets
In an exclusive interview, Packaging MEA had the privilege of sitting down with Dr Pleßke at the recent special media conference in Messe Dusseldorf as he provided invaluable insights into the global packaging industry and offered strong perspectives specific to the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region. While our conversation covered various aspects including …
M-TEX appoints Juma Al Majid, UAE and Al Mulla, Kuwait to transform digital print for corrugated board packaging
In a recent exclusive interview with Ben Daniel, Editor of Packaging MEA, Diego Liz, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of M-TEX NS, revealed the company’s strategic initiatives aimed at broadening its presence in the MEA region. M-TEX NS, a prominent Portuguese manufacturer specializing in digital printing machines, has appointed new distributors for UAE and …
Key Saudi Arabian Packaging Printers invest in latest Heidelberg Offset presses for improved efficiency
Heidelberg’s recent successes in the Middle East’s printing and packaging industry highlight a growing trend of companies upgrading to more efficient and productive printing solutions. From Dammam to Riyadh, key players are investing in Heidelberg presses, showcasing a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. Heidelberg’s recent successes in the Middle East’s printing and packaging …