Logistics & Supply Chain
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Milly Glass announces Africa’s first dedicated pharma glass plant in Kenya’s Dongo Kundu SEZ
Locally made glass packaging will also allow Kenya to recycle its own glass waste, historically exported as scrap, supporting a more circular economy.
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Dantex appoints Keyway as AquaFlex distributor for India’s growing flexo packaging market
AquaFlex water-washable plates use a proprietary compound that delivers linear screen reproduction with near-zero dot growth, reducing bump-up needs and ensuring consistent print quality throughout the run.
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IFC’s US$20M Novatex investment enhances Pakistan’s packaging exports, rPET recycling capacity
The financing will allow Novatex to import essential raw materials and machinery, securing domestic plastic packaging supply while cutting import dependence and strengthening supply chains.
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Frugalpac, Siemens lease-purchase deal removes investment barrier for 14M annual paper bottle production
The bottle’s carbon footprint is 84% below that of standard glass, and the new machine slashes production costs by up to 30%, bringing the Frugal Bottle to price parity with labelled glass.
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Brazil’s 590% aluminium scrap export surge to China squeezes domestic recycling as Novelis closes collection centre
Tighter scrap supply has already hit local producers, Novelis, Brazil’s top aluminium recycler, closed its Juiz de Fora collection centre last year due to material shortages.
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MM Board & Paper’s new lightweight Kraft paper targets 40-50 gsm food, non-food packaging
Made from 100% ECF virgin fibres, the range offers food-contact options and complies with BfR XXXVI, FDA § 176.170, and EC 1935/2004.
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BA Glass’s mandatory bid for Tunisia’s SOTUVER Packaging creates 41.28% joint control with Bayahi Group
The acquisition adds a global glass packaging leader to a Tunisian glassmaker, creating synergies in container production for beverage, pharma, and food sectors across North Africa and Europe.
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Boretech, ECC partner on Africa’s first PET tray washing line in Egypt
The project, the first PET tray washing line in Africa and the Middle East, marks a recycling milestone for the region and supports Egypt’s shift to a circular packaging economy.
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Securikett’s new heat-free tray sealing label replaces welded lids with VOID tamper evidence
The tamper-evident seal uses an integrated VOID effect to show a visible, irreversible opening indication, instantly revealing if a package has been opened or tampered with.
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Greyparrot secures US$27M for AI waste tech after detecting 1T objects across 20 countries
The firm’s technology also helps MRFs, waste managers, and regulators spot contamination trends and boost sorting efficiency across the recycling chain.