Machinery & Equipment
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DS Smith invests US$16.5M in Romanian packaging sites, adding converting line, cooling system
The new converting line aims to support work for current and future customers through updated technology, higher efficiency, live quality monitoring, and the ability to make additional packaging formats.
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Veritiv acquires Quick Pak in Tampa, Stickel Packaging Supply in New Jersey to expand Florida, Northeast reach
Stickel Packaging Supply noted that with Veritiv’s deep resources, national scale, and commitment to customer success, their team is well-positioned to continue delivering exceptional service while expanding opportunities for growth.
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Bandall launches SmartBand System integrating variable printing, weighing, banding in one process
NETHERLANDS – Bandall has launched SmartBand, an integrated banding technology that combines data processing, variable printing, and optional weighing, enabling real-time data capture and printing…
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Ta’ziz, Alpha Dhabi sign US$10B deal to produce 2.2MT of packaging chemicals annually
UAE – Ta’ziz and Alpha Dhabi have signed a US$10 billion deal to produce up to 14 new chemicals in Abu Dhabi, delivering 2.2 million…
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Jindal Films launches BOPP barrier films for liquid packaging and flow-pack formats ahead of PPWR deadline
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.
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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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Greiner Packaging, Holy debut syrup bottle with integrated five-level dosing system in the cap
The liquid dosing is made possible by a mechanical system in the cap, with an integrated carrier using IML technology for interchangeable syrup pods.
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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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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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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.