“Year 2018 was tough, but we were able to take on the challenges by strengthening our operations and further expand as well”, Sherif Assran CEO of Corys Packaging tells Kaunain Shahidi of Packaging MEA Established since 1976 with an unique heritage that shapes the way, Corys Packaging conducts its business today as a holding …
OMET Hybrid Experience open house to give customers experience of contemporary hybrid digital printing technology
Italian label presses manufacturer Omet is set to show the visitors at the Omet Hybrid Experience open house opportunities that the hybrid digital printing technology has on offer for the label market. To be held on 24-25 January 2019, Omet terms the open house as a ‘must attend’ event for the label printers of the …
Arla Foods’ initiative with the UAE Education Ministry to promote good food habits among school children
UAE Arla Foods has launched an initiative, ArlaFOODMoovers, in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Education that aims to promote healthier food habits among school children. ArlaFOODMoovers will be rolled out across 150 public and private schools in the UAE following the success of the pilot program at Dubai British School earlier this year and …
BOBST announces world premiere of new label and packaging innovations
Bobst with its REVO Partners and Mouvent will release world premieres in end-to-end solutions and latest innovations in labels and packaging production using digitization during their –day Open house held on the 1-2 April 2019 at Florence, Italy. Monday April 1st is dedicated to Brand Owners and on April 2-4th the event is open to …
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Biofilm acquisition complete, Taghleef set to expand its presence in Latin America
UAE Taghleef Industries (TI), a global producer of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film, announced that it has completed the transaction to acquire Biofilm, one of Latin America’s manufacturers of BOPP films for flexible packaging, labels and industrial applications. Founded in 1988 in Cartagena, Colombia, Biofilm has focused on international sales to grow its business. In …
GSK to set up manufacturing facility in UAE
UK pharmaceuticals group GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has said that it is exploring options for producing pharma products in the UAE. GSK regional general manager Sally Storey said, “It may be that we don’t build something, we may look [to go] through a partnership.” She added, “We are relatively advanced in that right now. We’re looking at …
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Adding a bit more efficiency to the end-of-line systems, and Sidel’s is the one to watch out for
Benjamin Daniel (BD): So how has this year been for Sidel in terms of business? Harbinder Kathuria (HK): 2018 for the region, Middle East & Africa, has been quite good. It’s mainly because of Africa. Africa has really gone to the next level for us. Compared to 2017, Middle East is moving in the positive …
Not yet there, but getting close is Totani Corporation’s aim while exploring the future of packaging in the MEA region
Vikram Fotedar (VF): Let me begin with stand-up pouch. Very successful as it is but how do you see the market in the future between pre-formed bags versus bags for FFS? Which do you see growing faster in the future? Tokshio Yamakushi (TY): In my opinion, it’s 50-50. Both are growing equally. As for small …
K-Pak: Giving a firm edge to the supply side of food packaging
Vikram Fotedar (VF): What’s new at K-Pak? Do you have any plans for expansions for K-Pak? Saud Al Serri (SAS): We are focusing on launching a new project such as microwavable. That’s the reason we’ve introduced the polypropylene in our mix of products. We’ve been using it for a couple of years but now some …
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Multivac: Giving more packaging thought to bring food to the shelf
PackagingMEA (PMEA): Your participation at the Gulf Food was about recyclability and reduced plastic consumption and circular economy? Amir Sotoudeh (AS): It’s like a complete solution. Not only the paperboard but also we need to ensure this paperboard can still maintain and enhance the shelf life and be usable in the entire process, integrating it …
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