Machinery & Equipment
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Cupid’s South Africa JV Plans local packaging, manufacturing with zero-capex model
The joint venture will integrate packaging into its manufacturing, handling local labelling, artwork, and pack variants to meet tender specifications.
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GEA’s new Changeover Assist cuts waste during food packaging changeovers
The tool is initially available for GEA PowerPak thermoformers and the MaxiFormer drum former, with the OptiSlicer set for future rollout.
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Oman targets US$2.3B for polymer, packaging projects under Vision 2040
The strategy targets 54% private and 34% foreign investment, while strengthening links between industrial projects and support services, logistics, packaging, maintenance, software, automation, and engineering.
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WM’s US$1.4B AI recycling, packaging waste push targets 90% facility automation
The facility’s AI-driven optical sorting has boosted performance, recycling EBITDA grew 22% in 2025, even as commodity prices fell 20%.
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HERMA’s Linerless Plus cuts 1.37T of waste per 1.5M logistics labels
Announced on 26 August 2026, the new product extends the silicone-free HERMA InNo-Liner, suitable for both automated labelling and hand-applied labels from desktop printers.
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Alcoa’s US$5.6B Hillside acquisition boosts South Africa’s aluminium packaging supply chain
The deal strengthens South Africa’s role as a regional beneficiation hub under AfCFTA, supplying semi-fabricated aluminium to neighbouring markets for automotive, construction, and packaging.
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Novatex’s new 24,000T Lahore rPET plant targets Pakistan’s 4-9% recycling gap
The plant processes post-consumer PET bottles, mainly from Pakistani municipal kerbside collection, with output used in its own preform production or sold locally and abroad.
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IMA Hassia’s new stick pack machine runs 18,000 cheese sachets per hour
Using up to 50% less material than traditional triangle packs, squares, blocks, or tubs, stick packs greatly reduce carbon footprint and environmental impact.
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Actega invests in China sealant plant for metal packaging supply across Asia-Pacific
The investment is part of a wider push to deliver global expertise locally to customers in a region marked by fast growth and rising metal packaging competition.
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Skanem Africa installs East Africa’s first Durst digital inkjet press
Skanem operates four Bobst flexo presses, and adding Durst’s digital inkjet lets it meet changing brand-owner demands while enhancing its flexo strengths.