Logistics & Supply Chain
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MM’s Romania packaging plant to start production in October with 2027 earnings target
The Romania expansion supports MM’s strategy to meet rising demand for sustainable packaging and position the group for future growth.
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Cupid’s South Africa JV Plans local packaging, manufacturing with zero-capex model
The joint venture will integrate packaging into its manufacturing, handling local labelling, artwork, and pack variants to meet tender specifications.
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GEA’s new Changeover Assist cuts waste during food packaging changeovers
The tool is initially available for GEA PowerPak thermoformers and the MaxiFormer drum former, with the OptiSlicer set for future rollout.
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Oman targets US$2.3B for polymer, packaging projects under Vision 2040
The strategy targets 54% private and 34% foreign investment, while strengthening links between industrial projects and support services, logistics, packaging, maintenance, software, automation, and engineering.
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APR Bharat’s 15-day campaign reaches 1M Indians, collects 50,000 bottles
The initiative comes as India pushes to boost domestic production of over 200 petrochemical items. APR Bharat says transitioning to recycled PET is key to resource security, cutting imports, and building a resilient packaging supply chain.
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WM’s US$1.4B AI recycling, packaging waste push targets 90% facility automation
The facility’s AI-driven optical sorting has boosted performance, recycling EBITDA grew 22% in 2025, even as commodity prices fell 20%.
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Papela joins Blister Pack collective as first converter to advance dry moulded fibre packaging
Papela brings practical converter insight to help commercialise fibre-based blister packaging. strengthening a collective that already includes Haleon, Opella, Bayer Consumer Health, and Sanofi Rx.
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HERMA’s Linerless Plus cuts 1.37T of waste per 1.5M logistics labels
Announced on 26 August 2026, the new product extends the silicone-free HERMA InNo-Liner, suitable for both automated labelling and hand-applied labels from desktop printers.
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PPWR affects 93% of UK manufacturers as new EU packaging rules take hold: Sapio Research
A Sapio Research study for Advanced Supply Chain across homeware, fashion, electronics, and footwear found 16% of businesses have already adapted packaging for the new rules that came into force on 12 August 2026.
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Alcoa’s US$5.6B Hillside acquisition boosts South Africa’s aluminium packaging supply chain
The deal strengthens South Africa’s role as a regional beneficiation hub under AfCFTA, supplying semi-fabricated aluminium to neighbouring markets for automotive, construction, and packaging.