Italy: Uteco Converting will become one of the first equipment manufacturers to utilise Kodak’s Ultrastream technology after it signed an agreement with Kodak for the purchase of its latest inkjet printing systems. Kodak has debuted the Ultrastream technology at Drupa 2016 as a concept with development plans for availability to OEM partners in 2019. Uteco …
Amcor’s new 8,000 sqm plant in Bharuch,Gujarat to meet Unilever’s growing packaging requirement
India: Amcor, the global packaging leader, has invested in a new plant in Bharuch following a seven-year agreement with Unilever signed in 2017, under which the new plant will produce packaging for Unilever. Amcor’s “efficient” new factory in Bharuch, Gujarat, in the Western region of India started operations in March after an official ceremonial event …
25 years in MEA’s plastic moulding and extrusion market, Milacron looks to consolidate it further
The US-based moulding and extrusion specialist taps the Middle East’s packaging market with its newest Quantum-Toggle. On the sidelines of Arabplast 2019, Milacron top managers share their thoughts with Packaging MEA editors Benjamin Daniel and Vikram Fotedar Packaging MEA (PMEA): 25 years in the MEA market, that’s a long time? Fadi Abdal, VP, sales Middle …
ArabPlast 2019 a huge success
UAE: ArabPlast 2019, the biggest plastics, petrochemicals and rubber industry exhibition in the MENA region, was held in January at Dubai. Inaugurated by His Excellency Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infra-structure Development, a record number of companies from countries around the world participated at the recent edition. Speaking to Packaging MEA, …
How about a rethink on recycling strategy? ExxonMobil just did that with the Vistamaxx launch at Arabplast 2019
The polymer specialist solution’s ability to compatibilise waste PE and PP will be a game-changer as it will reduce the need for costly and time-consuming materials separation when re-cycling plastics, Benjamim Daniel reports ExxonMobil knows what message it wants to convey to the MEA region with its Vistamaxx, a performance polymer while it is present …
Forming good impressions in plastic packaging arena
More than 90% of all thin-gauge thermoformed parts are formed with plug-assisted pre-stretching. Conor Carlin of CMT Materials outlines the basics of plug material science and practical steps that thin-gauge thermoforming converters (and their moldmakers) should follow to optimise plug design. A Packaging MEA special While specific plug designs are dictated by many factors including …
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Windmöller & Hölscher strengthens MEA presence with solid performance in rotogravure and CI Flexo presses
Packaging MEA editors Benjamin Daniel and Vikram Fotedar discuss with Thomas Lengenberg, sales director at Windmöller & Hölscher, his company’s progress, the two machine technologies and substrates that may matter Germany-based Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) is one of the world leaders for machinery and systems for the manufacturing and converting of flexible packaging. The product …
Reifenhäuser moves to strengthen its presence in the MEA region with a new sales and service operation in Dubai
Reifenhäuser Middle East will focus on understanding the demands of its customers even as the regional entity extends its support services to existing and new customers, reports Benjamin Daniel, editor, Packaging MEA Germany-based Reifenhäuser Group, one of the leading provider of technologies and components for plastic extrusion, has strengthened its presence in the Middle East …
Perking up the food and beverages space, Gulfood has become a global platform for suppliers and brands
F&B is a recession-free industry, and the brands have already realised it. Gulfood 2019 held from 17 to 21 February 2019, bolstered it, reports Kaunain Shahidi, business & technology editor, Packaging MEA Without any ambiguity, the food industry can be considered as ‘The evergreen industry’, which has taken strident steps, and consistently offered pleasant surprises. …
Husky’s packaging innovation for the regional dairy industry
UAE: Leading industrial injection molding systems technology provider Husky presented its multilayer barrier technology that combines its HyPET HPP5 technology with an advanced melt delivery system and thus enhances the controls to provide increased capability to accurately distribute barrier material— offering the ideal combination of high barrier protection and shelf impact to beverages across CSD, …
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