The ultra-thin barrier layer, applied at just 0.01mm thickness, is engineered to provide excellent water and oxygen resistance while remaining fully recyclable and biodegradable.
Managing Director Dr. Sonvir Singh stated that once the plant is operational, the company’s revenues and profitability trajectory will strengthen significantly, despite current financial pressures.
The Omnifactory houses multiple advanced 3D printing technologies, including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF), Cold Spray, Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).
The second press supports this high-stakes work by providing redundancy, enabling the company to maintain production continuity and reduce downtime when one line requires maintenance.
The company’s broader strategy includes a planned split into two independent companies, with North American operations remaining under International Paper while EMEA packaging businesses form a separate entity.
The two companies will collaborate from the initial raw material design stage to develop packaging that strengthens cold and heat resistance properties.
Dubai residents will have access to free and safe disposal and recycling services for end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment through flexible logistics options, including direct collection from homes via Dubai Municipality’s household furniture and appliance disposal service.
The WEERSA platform will help identify and connect similar enterprises with funding opportunities and business development support.
Epson has grounded the SurePress model in its Sho-Sho-Sei philosophy of compact, efficient and precise design, reducing energy use and material waste while improving operational efficiency.
The Al Taweelah facility supports both EGA’s strategy to expand low-carbon aluminium production and the UAE’s objectives to strengthen industrial sustainability and develop a circular economy.