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.
Boehringer deal tees up Saudi production
Boehringer Ingelheim has closed a local production agreement in Saudi Arabia with Cigalah and Tabouk.
Beautyworld Middle East sees packaging surge
Dubai-based Beautyworld Middle East tradeshow expects 15% increase in exhibition space for packaging on 27-29 May.
H.B. Fuller opens packaging centre
H.B. Fuller has opened a $1m Packaging Center of Excellence at its North American headquarters in St Paul’s, Minnesota.
KBA Rapida 106 starts up at Lahore
A KBA Rapida with six inking units, coater and delivery extension went live in March at Packages Limited in Lahore.
Kodak appoints offset press agent in Algeria
Kodak has picked BCZ to distribute its offset press portfolio in Algeria.
Constantia Flexibles sales climb 29%
Constantia Flexibles achieved record figures for its fiscal year 2013, which closed on 31 December, with sales up 29% on the previous year to EUR1.691bn.
DuPont releases Cyrel flexo plate for UV inks
DuPont Packaging Graphics (DuPont) announced on 28 April that it has introduced the DuPont Cyrel FAST DUV flexographic printing plate, designed for ultraviolet (UV) curable inks.