Sparklo, a global leader in AI-driven cleantech solutions, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize recycling and promote sustainability in the UAE. Since its launch a little over a year ago, Sparklo has installed 170 Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs), called Sparklomats, across the UAE, collaborating with leaders in different industries such … The post Sparklo leads recycling efforts, recycles 14.5M plastic bottles in UAE first appeared on Packaging MEA ..read more

  In addition to the change in CEO, the Supervisory Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has expanded its Management Board. Dr. David Schmedding (47), previously Head of Sales, will join the Management Board as the Chief Sales and Service Officer, effective July 1, 2024.   Commenting on the appointment of Dr. David Schmedding, Dr. Martin … The post Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG expands Management Board first appeared on Packaging MEA ..read more

  Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has announced changes in its Management Board, effective July 1, 2024. Jürgen Otto (59) will succeed Dr. Ludwin Monz as the new CEO. Dr. Monz will step down from his position as Chairman of the Management Board at the end of June 30, 2024, and will also leave the Management … The post Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG announces changes in Management Board first appeared on Packaging MEA ..read more

  Köstlin Prepress Services, based in Ditzingen, Southwest Germany, has embraced technological innovations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while ensuring consistent quality in plate production. In 2022, the company adopted PureFlexo Printing™ from Miraclon, accessed through FLEXCEL NX Print Suite for Flexible Packaging.   PureFlexo Printing employs advanced plate surface patterns to combat ink … The post Köstlin enhances printing efficiency with PureFlexo™ from Miraclon first appeared on Packaging MEA ..read more

  Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. has chosen Asahi Kasei’s AWP™ water-washable flexographic plates for printing labels on their 550 ml PET bottles in Japan. This marks the first use of AWP™ plates in the Japanese beverage industry and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 30% compared to the previous process.   Asahi … The post Suntory Beverage & Food adopts Asahi Kasei’s AWP™ plates for labels first appeared on Packaging MEA ..read more

  UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, has received recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for three types of biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) label products for their compatibility with HDPE and PP package recycling. These include Undecorated BOPP with hotmelt adhesive, Undecorated BOPP with RW85C, and Metalized undecorated BOPP … The post UPM Raflatac receives APR Design® recognition for BOPP label solution first appeared on Packaging MEA ..read more

  GAIA Biomaterials’ Biodolomer, a limestone-based bioplastic, has achieved compostability certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) in the USA, adding to its existing European certification by TÜV Austria.   CEO Peter Stenström emphasized the significance of this achievement: “Now we can show brands and customers that Biodolomer is certified by the two most respected … The post GAIA Biomaterials’ Biodolomer receives US Compostability certification first appeared on Packaging MEA ..read more

  Al-Shamrani, a leading producer of polyethylene-based flexible packaging in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has invested in a new BOBST VISION CI flexo press to modernize its production and increase capacity.   The company, established in 1994, has made significant investments in its 25,000m2 facility, which houses 28 integrated production lines for film, printing, cutting, and … The post Al-Shamrani upgrades Flexo Press with BOBST VISION CI first appeared on Packaging MEA ..read more

  GEW has appointed Next Graphics as its exclusive sales distributor in Pakistan for all label, narrow web, and sheetfed offset business. This partnership includes the provision of spare parts and technical service support to customers across the country.   Founded in Lahore, Pakistan, Next Graphics has expanded its operations with a new office in … The post GEW partners with Next Graphics as Exclusive Distributor in Pakistan first appeared on Packaging MEA ..read more

  XSYS has unveiled its latest innovation, the ThermoFlexX Catena-BE 48, designed to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in flexographic platemaking. This new system automates plate transfer between the TFxX 48 Imager and the Catena-E 48 LED exposure unit, eliminating the need for operator intervention and optimizing workflow efficiency and consistency.   The Catena-BE 48 … The post XSYS launches ThermoFlexX Catena-BE 48 for streamlined Flexo Plate processing first appeared on Packaging MEA ..read more