KBA strengthens its presence in growing packaging market
Koenig & Bauer Group has strengthened its footing in the broad, growing market for packaging with the acquisition of Kammann Maschinenbau and Flexotecnica.
‘Dave’ blow-moulds in two materials simultaneously
A blow-moulding machine to produce two entirely different products at the same time has been unveiled.
Interpack woos UAE firms at joint event with Dubai Export Development Corporation
Messe Düsseldorf has set out its stall for Interpack 2014, which takes place on 8–14 May, at a joint event with the Dubai Export Development Corporation at Al Bustan Rotana Hotel in Dubai.
Kodak picks Orion as its first packaging supplier in Saudi
Kodak announced today that it has appointed Orion as a distributor for its packaging solutions in Saudi Arabia.
Al Ain Dairy launches renewable Tetra Pak cartons
Fresh milk is now being sold in Tetra Top One Step Opening cartons for the first time in the Middle East, says a UAE dairy.
Palletco quits Dubai for Abu Dhabi’s Kizad
Pallet and crate supplier Palletco is setting up operations at Kizad, the Khalifa Industrial Zone in Abu Dhabi, as the 44th company in the industrial zone by Khalifa Port.
Exopack rebrands as Coveris
Exopack Holdings, formed in May as a combination of five packaging firms in North America and Europe, will now be known as Coveris.
Abu Dhabi conference to feature Kodak, Johnson & Johnson and Mars
AMI has confirmed the line-up of speakers for the upcoming Flexible Packaging Middle East conference on 9–11 December 2013 at the Sofitel Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Amcor snaps up Detmold Flexibles
Amcor has agreed to pay $50m to take over Detmold Flexibles, a privately owned Australian flexibles packaging business now set to be part of Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific.