Manufacturing & Retail

2PointZero’s MoU with KEZAD is not about moving ISEM’s headquarters, it is about extending its production footprint to the Gulf, which is transformative for the sector.

The film conforms to the new CEN EN 18120-7 design-for-recycling standard, issued in April 2026, and can replace PVdC-coated films or laminates that use other clear barrier technologies as a single web.

AAFG’s collaboration with Borouge supports a wider vertical integration strategy in packaging, which began with the installation of its bottle plant in 2018 and continued in 2023 with the launch of its preform and cap plant.

The proceeds aim to help add production capacity to address demand in core end markets, develop technical and product capabilities with a focus on specialised and engineered fibre applications, and continue spending on recycling infrastructure.

For Amcor, the divestment aligns with the packaging giant’s focus on its core packaging operations.

The complex will target the packaging sector alongside engineering, light electronics, food and agro-processing, light chemicals, automotive components, household appliances, and e-commerce logistics.

The 9,000-pallet capacity allows Saica to buffer inventory closer to customers, reducing lead times and improving supply chain reliability for packaging buyers across the region.

The company is working with hotels, businesses, and small-scale collectors to establish a consistent PET collection network across Oman.

The expansion comes as EPR regulations reshape the economics of packaging across the UK, accelerating the shift away from plastic and driving brands to seek reliable domestic alternatives at pace.