Logistics & Supply Chain
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ACS subsidiary Tonic Industrie completes fourth 500,000-unit packaging shipment to Tunisia
With Algeria seeking to harness its manufacturing potential for regional expansion and reduce dependency on imported packaging materials, the packaging sector has risen to prominence within its industrial strategy.
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Ghana Publishing’s new six-colour digital press adds gold, silver printing capabilities
The acquisition of the six‑colour press enhances GPCL’s current machinery lineup, allowing the company to provide higher‑value printing solutions to corporate clients, publishers, and government agencies.
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DS Smith’s recyclable corrugated packaging replaces plastic in Schneider Electric’s heavy-duty switchgear
As part of the final design, the switchgear components are built into the cabinet, which ensures secure fastening to moving parts and allows for straightforward handling throughout manufacturing and shipping.
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Jordan’s Environment Ministry signs recycling, packaging agreements with Al Ameed Coffee, Islamic Scientific College Alumni Club
The partnership includes implementing joint awareness campaigns, distributing reusable cloth and vehicle bags, installing recycling bins at the company’s branches, printing environmental messages on packaging materials, and using QR codes to provide educational environmental content to consumers.
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IPAK’s US$5M metallizer boosts premium packaging film production in Pakistan
The new metallizer will enhance IPAK’s production capacity for premium metallized packaging films, which are widely used in food packaging, pharmaceutical blister foils, decorative packaging, and industrial applications.
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MO Group’s South Africa entry opens new packaging, product development gateway for Egyptian food exports
El-Abrak said the move into diverse destinations is intended to reduce the risks associated with dependence on a single market, particularly amid potential trade or political fluctuations.
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Paranova’s US$26.6M fibre-based packaging expansion adds Godmanchester Plant
The new operation is intended to help customers manage shorter lead times, changing forecasts and the move towards paperisation.
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Pakistan imposes 17.70-37.30% PVC resin anti-dumping duties on US, Indonesian packaging imports
The Commission found that a surge in dumped imports led to price undercutting and suppression, resulting in declining market share, reduced profitability, and lower returns on investment for domestic producers.
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Oman’s 96 recycling facilities achieve 39% rate as single-use plastic bag ban drives circularity
The authority is also working to encourage investment in sustainable alternatives, strengthen environmental compliance, and support innovation in environmentally friendly packaging materials.
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Milly Glass SEZ’s 300,000-bottle daily plant targets Kenya’s monthly drug packaging imports
The glass packaging produced at the factory is fully recyclable, reducing the environmental impact of pharmaceutical packaging waste while supporting Kenya’s circular economy objectives.