Investments & Funding

AquaFlex water-washable plates use a proprietary compound that delivers linear screen reproduction with near-zero dot growth, reducing bump-up needs and ensuring consistent print quality throughout the run.

The training covers waste sorting, packaging recovery, and recycling equipment operation, giving participants the technical skills needed to handle Ghana’s rising waste volumes.

The financing will allow Novatex to import essential raw materials and machinery, securing domestic plastic packaging supply while cutting import dependence and strengthening supply chains.

The bottle’s carbon footprint is 84% below that of standard glass, and the new machine slashes production costs by up to 30%, bringing the Frugal Bottle to price parity with labelled glass.

The acquisition adds a global glass packaging leader to a Tunisian glassmaker, creating synergies in container production for beverage, pharma, and food sectors across North Africa and Europe.

The project, the first PET tray washing line in Africa and the Middle East, marks a recycling milestone for the region and supports Egypt’s shift to a circular packaging economy.

The new Benoni unit expands the Packa-Ching network, offering residents paid recycling services while advancing sustainability and community empowerment.

Subscription closes 7 August, allotment is on 10 August, and listing on NSE and BSE is scheduled for 12 August.

The firm’s technology also helps MRFs, waste managers, and regulators spot contamination trends and boost sorting efficiency across the recycling chain.

The protection-seeking decision comes as Turkish packaging makers struggle with high energy costs and a weak lira, which have raised raw material import prices and squeezed sector margins.