Opportunities in packaging for cosmetics and in hair and personal care products were underscored in the run-up to Beautyworld Middle East.
Saudi oil-to-chemicals plant to fire up in 2020
Sabic has revealed plans to build an oil-to-chemicals (OTC) complex in Saudi Arabia that would operate from 2020.
Sidel to install Coca-Cola bottling line in Nigeria
A new Sidel bottling line at Lagos in Nigeria is poised to start commercial production in early July this year.
Constantia rebrands at Interpack
Constantia Flexibles has unveiled its new corporate image at the Interpack 2014 tradeshow in Dusseldorf on 8-14 May.
Positive Packaging picks Bobst at RAK
A Rotomec 4003MP gravure press and Bobst laminating equipment will operate at Positive Packaging’s new greenfield production site in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK).
Dow’s pacXpert pouches reach Middle East and Africa
Dow Packaging is launching its pacXpert flexible stand-up pouches in markets across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Heinz VP to open East Afripack
Dr Michael Okoroafor, VP for packaging R&D and innovation at HJ Heinz, will gave a keynote address at the East Afripack tradeshow in Nairobi on 9-12 September.
QuadTech picks Dynagraph as Middle East agent
US-based QuadTech has chosen Dynagraph as sales and service agent for its full portfolio of press control equipment, it was announced on 7 May.
Indian packaging tester opens Dubai office
Mumbai-based Hemetek, a testing specialist that offers packaging inspection services, has opened a support centre in Dubai.
Octal to showcase FFS applications at Interpack
Oman-based clear rigid packaging materials specialist Octal will use the Interpack trade fair, in Dusseldorf on 8-14 May, to highlight convenience food and consumer goods applications for its DPET sheet.