AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

With five Multitec presses already, the Jordanian converter’s new order brings the total to eight post-installation, mirroring ongoing Middle East investment for short-run flexible packaging demand.

Middle East companies sourcing PP woven sacks, BOPP laminated bags, non-woven bags, and other plastic packaging from India seek a long-term technical partner to verify suppliers and monitor quality.

Serving electricals, consumer durables, agriculture, food packaging, and industrial manufacturing, the subsidiary operates where rigid plastic packaging is hard to replace.

The launch signals growing regional demand for compliant, transit-durable packaging that satisfies international retail and regulatory standards.

Drawing on CPA’s packaging circularity expertise and MCBG’s 57 Emirates-based multinationals, the partnership creates a platform uniting technical insight with commercial scale.

UP plant extends Ball into northern India (with west/south ops), freight-efficient capacity vital as bulky cans make transport key to pricing.

The agreement is part of EGA’s strategy to strengthen outbound logistics efficiency and resilience, supporting continued growth and its ability to serve customers worldwide.

Price Preference System: 30% discount + freight to local mills before export, hurts collector earnings, caps buyer prices, says association.

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies’ final findings (29 September 2026) recommend a US$218/tonne duty on most Bangladeshi film exports, covering PET film.

The planned complex will manufacture petrochemical building blocks for everyday products spanning packaging materials, consumer goods, automotive components, and industrial applications.