Byblos Printing SAL (‘Byblos’), a prominent printing and packaging company based in Mount Lebanon, has solidified its position in the Lebanese packaging market through a strategic partnership with BOBST, a global leader in packaging solutions. By investing in a state-of-the-art NOVACUT 106 ER Autoplaten® die-cutter from BOBST, Byblos aims to bolster its capabilities, expand its …
Aldar Properties collaborates with EAD to promote single-use plastic bottle recycling
In a collaboration aimed at fostering a recycling culture for single-use plastic bottles, Aldar Properties has joined forces with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). As part of its Sustainability activities, Aldar will assume responsibility for eight significant Big Zero installations, providing community members with a convenient means to dispose of their …
Redfern Labels welcomes new MPS EF 340 next gen flexo press
Redfern Labels, a prominent producer of flexographic labels in South Africa, has added the state-of-the-art MPS EF 340 flexo press to its Johannesburg facility. The machine sale was led by Patrick Aengenvoort, ROTOCON director and co-owner; and Marius van Lith, MPS Regional Sales Director with the installation completed by a team of …
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T3 orders first PET bottle-to-bottle recycling line in Kenya
T3 (EPZ) Ltd, a member of Megh Group, has ordered a Starlinger recoStar PET bottle-to-bottle recycling line for its new plant in Athi River, Kenya. With this project, T3 aims to contribute to the establishment of a circular economy with a positive impact on both the environment and society in the country. Driven …
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Borouge announces appointment of Hasan Karam as COO
Borouge Plc, one of the leading petrochemical companies that provide innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, has announced the appointment of Dr. Hasan Karam as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Borouge effective 1 May 2023. Karam will be succeeding Louis Desal who will be moving on from Borouge after 6 successful years leading the operations of …
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Introducing rDPET® Sheet: The Sustainable Solution with Unique Performance Attributes
Interpack 2023 recently concluded, and OCTAL, a Middle East subsidiary of Alpek Polyester, presented their latest product, rDPET®, at Hall 10 Booth D08. Octal operates the world’s largest PET resin plant in the Middle East and the largest clear rigid PET sheet plant globally, making it an industry leader. As a subsidiary …
Deliveroo UAE launches web store in partnership with Sineo Packaging
Deliveroo has announced the launch of a web store in partnership with environment-friendly packaging company, Sineo Packaging. The partnership falls under Deliveroo’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, and is a result of the company’s commitment to making sustainability a long-term business priority. Through Deliveroo’s web store, restaurants can now purchase sustainable, and customised packaging …
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Synaptik, Comexi, Hotpack jointly present an innovative technology with savings in waste and adhesive volume
Dharmesh Zaveri GENERAL MANAGER, HOTPACK PACKAGING A joint presentation of an innovative solution to improve the flexible packaging lamination process through the in-line coating weight measurement system, gScan. This solution enables significant savings in makeready waste as well as adhesive volume. We have tried to keep sustainability as our prime agenda, and one we are …
Gallus demonstrates ‘Metallic Doming’, a lasting metallic-relief effect achieved on multiple substrates
Daniel Ernie GALLUS PRODUCT MANAGER, SALES AREA MANAGER, AFRICA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA & MIDDLE EAST ‘Metallic doming” describes a new effect in narrow-web label printing – a reflective, metallic raised structure manufactured using a relief in rotary screen printing. What makes metallic doming unique is the lasting metal-relief effect achieved on paper or plastic film, such …
Helios Perfumes & Classique Labels jointly accomplish high- impact embellishment across structures and substrates
Priyanshi Bareja BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER OF HELIOS PERFUMES AND COSMETICS This year, we had the opportunity to work with the Apparel Group, one of the leading global lifestyle retail brands and retail conglomerates, based in the UAE. We were tasked with creating and developing their beauty segment for two brands – RnB and Tyra.The …