Investments & Funding
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French Embassy, Nile University launch plastic recycling micro-plant as Nigeria grapples with 32MT annual waste crisis
Stakeholders described the initiative as a practical response to Nigeria’s growing plastic pollution crisis, which contributes to blocked drainage systems, flooding, and environmental degradation in major cities.
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Al Ain Farms, Borouge scale UAE-made packaging with 3,500T HDPE supply agreement
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.
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TOMRA launches AI platform with natural language interface, three deep learning sorting applications
The first GAINnext application addresses rising demand for food-grade PET trays, distinguishing between takeaway or supermarket trays and consumer or medical packaging based on shape and use, reportedly achieving purity levels over 95%.
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GCG Enterprise Solutions expands print production to Saudi Arabia, Oman as GCC demand surges
For organisations in Riyadh or Muscat previously reliant on UAE-based production facilities or international suppliers, the local presence could compress timelines.
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True Colors Limited expands into commercial printing, packaging machinery with seven new product lines
By introducing embellishment, finishing, and die-cutting solutions alongside printing machines, the company aims to position itself as an integrated solution provider for the labeling and packaging industry rather than as a supplier of standalone equipment.
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Stellantis opens US$1.8M vehicle recycling hub in Casablanca, processing 10,000 end-of-life cars annually
Functional parts recovered will be sold through Stellantis’s aftersales network and digital platforms under the SUSTAINera recycling and remanufacturing business unit, which focuses on repair, reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing activities.
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Canon South Africa brings Edale label, packaging press portfolio to local market
The integration of Edale’s web transport technology into Canon’s LabelStream 4000 series combines Edale’s mechanical expertise with Canon’s inkjet print heads, creating a hybrid that competes with conventional flexo on speed and with toner-based digital on quality.
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Buskro, OneStop RFID partner to deliver integrated RFID encoding, inkjet printing for labeling lines
By integrating inkjet printing and RFID encoding on a single line, Buskro and OneStop RFID enable manufacturers to produce finished, verified RFID labels in one pass, reducing labour, waste, and quality risk.
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Twin Rivers expands specialty paper portfolio with Potsdam Specialty Paper acquisition
The acquisition strengthens Twin Rivers’ engineered paper capabilities while safeguarding jobs and production capacity at the historic Potsdam mill in New York.
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Tadweer expands AI-driven Tajmee’e to 29 Abu Dhabi districts, deploying 100 waste collection vehicles for recycling
The expansion directly supports Tadweer’s recycling infrastructure by ensuring that collected waste is sorted at source and routed to appropriate processing facilities.