Stora Enso acquires De Jong Packaging Group

De Jong Packaging Group, one of the largest corrugated manufacturers in the Benelux, is now officially part of Stora Enso. This acquisition will advance Stora Enso’s strategic direction, accelerate revenue growth and build market share in renewable packaging in Europe.   The acquisition of De Jong Packaging Group will begin a new phase of renewable …

Dubai Municipality launches Recyclable Materials Collection Center

Dubai Municipality has launched the Recyclable Materials Collection Center project using cargo shipping containers, which is considered one of the smartest and most environmentally sustainable centers.   The Center aims to reduce waste production in the Emirate of Dubai, promote a culture of waste separation, and raise recycling rates, thus enhancing the quality of life …

UAE to impose blanket ban on single-use plastic bags from 2024

Starting 1 January 2024, The UAE has announced to implement a blanket ban on single-use plastic shopping bags. The ministerial resolution also prohibits the import, production and circulation of single-use plastic shopping bags.   This comes as part of Ministerial Resolution No. 380 of 2022, which regulates the use of single-use products in the country’s …

Tetra Pak South Africa partners with PETCO

In an increased effort to drive collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP) in South Africa, Tetra Pak South Africa to join the PET Recycling Company NPC (PETCO), a well-established Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). Tetra Pak’s membership commences on 1 January 2023.   The decision for Tetra Pak to join PETCO was driven by …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Bottled Water Business Group

As part of its efforts to enhance the private sector’s contributions to the emirate’s economy, The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, announced the establishment of two new business groups: The Bottled Water Business Group and the Circular Packaging Association.   Launching the new business groups is in line …

Beeah Group pledges to achieve emissions-free mobility at COP27

Beeah Group, the Middle East’s pioneer in sustainable, smart solutions for future-ready cities, has signed the ZEV Declaration at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. Around 200 signatories to the declaration, initiated by the UK Presidency, are now setting a roadmap so that by 2040, all new van and car sales …

Printpark invests in Speedmaster XL technology from Heidelberg

Turkey-based Printpark Premium Folding Carton is a family business with around 100 employees that has been operating in Istanbul for 48 years. It is currently run by second generation owners Ferit Dansık and Turan Dansık.   The company exports its offset printing products to more than 25 countries and is one of the well-known major …

Sidel celebrates strong customer engagement at Drinktec

Sidel is celebrating a successful week after exhibiting at Drinktec 2022 (between the 12-16 September) in Munich. Existing and potential customers met with packaging experts on the Sidel booth and there was a very strong attendance that surpassed expectations for visitor numbers, post-pandemic.   The Sidel stand showcased customer success stories from projects around the …