Logistics & Supply Chain

The facility processes B bales, which come from curbside mixed recycling bins. B bales contain a mix of materials that are more difficult to process than A bales (which are source-separated PET bottles).

By freeing up the overspecified finishing lines for the 20% of jobs that actually need complex embellishment, a converter can increase overall throughput without adding floor space.

In its submissions on the Finance Bill 2026, the lobby argues that without targeted tax reforms, Kenya risks eroding gains in industrialisation, export growth, and job creation.

By adding AstroNova digital label printers to the range, Eclipse can now supply a complete workflow from full-colour digital print through to finished labels.

The press includes several automation and stability-focused features, including motor-controlled UV systems, BST inspection technology, RE tension control, and anti-static systems positioned throughout the production path to support consistent performance at higher operating speeds.

The new plant’s automated material handling systems will reduce manual lifting and forklift traffic, lowering injury risk.

The merger combines flexible tube packaging (EPL) with rigid container packaging (Indovida), allowing the merged entity to offer a broader product range to customers.

The updated guidance moves beyond voluntary targets to specific material-level requirements that suppliers must meet to continue supplying Tesco.

The MAMA-1000 supports optional add-ons including air filtration, a pellet dryer, a pigments mixer for colour blending, and an IDEX dual-head configuration for multi-material workflows.

The period leading up to the enforcement date will serve as a transition phase to allow manufacturers, importers, distributors, and users to gradually shift to environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives.