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MENA presents 'new print horizons'
New research from Smithers Pira shows the MENA region presents a world of new opportunities for the print market. more
Mar 14, 2017 9:40 AM News
Iranian beverage bottler Khoshform chooses Sacmi tech
Iran's leading supplier to the major beverage brands Khoshform has selected Sacmi technology for its quality, performance and flexibility. more
Sep 25, 2016 10:00 AM News
The best of Sacmi beverage technology at Drink Technology India
Home to a quarter of the world’s population, India is a strategic market for packaging and Sacmi responds to its needs with advanced, customised solutions and the excellence of far-reaching service. more
Sep 21, 2016 9:00 AM News
August's most-read plastics headlines
The Middle East and African plastics scene is growing by the week and this month's round-up of most-clicked stories on the Middle Eastern Plastics website is testimony to this. more
Aug 30, 2016 11:12 AM News
Coca-Cola Group bottler chooses Sacmi
Sacmi's ultra-clean filling process has been selected by Coca-Cola Group bottler the Société des Boissons Gazeuses du Souss (SBGS). more
Aug 1, 2016 12:31 PM News
Sidel brings 25% cost savings to Emirates drinks business
Sidel technology has brought 25 per cent energy savings to the Emirates Refreshments Company (ERC) after it carried out a short-neck conversion on its PET bottling line. more
May 11, 2016 9:47 AM News
Iran's top PET preform producer backs SIPA tech
The largest producer of PET preforms in Iran, Khosh Form, is backing SIPA in its latest expansion drive. more
Mar 15, 2016 9:57 AM News
Beverage giant turns to Sidel on rising demand in Pakistan
Leading beverage producer Pakistan Beverage Limited has turned to Sidel to assist it in meeting growing demand for fizzy drinks. more
Jan 15, 2016 11:37 AM News
Editor's Choice: Our top 5 September headlines
We had a tough time picking our top five stories from September because the last 30 days have been so exciting for Middle Eastern plastics, with event news coming from across the region and major international companies making their mark. more
Sep 29, 2015 10:46 AM News
1st Sidel Matrix project for UAE sets efficiency benchmark
The first Sidel Matrix has been installed in Dubai as part of Dubai Crystal Mineral Water and Refreshments' facility re-vamp, bringing innovation and efficiency to the beverage manufacturer. more
Sep 17, 2015 3:06 PM News
Uflex invests in new packaging plant
Uflex is investing Rs 550 crore in its new packaging plant in Sanand in Gujarat as it continues to execute its expansion strategy. more
Aug 10, 2015 2:21 PM News
Huge surge for Turkish PET imports in Q2
Turkstat has recorded a massive surge in imports of polyethylene terephthalates (PET) in the second quarter of 2015. more
Aug 7, 2015 3:32 PM News
Sidel gives PepsiCo franchisee production boost
Sidel's PET beverage bottle packaging technology has allowed Oman Refreshment Company - a part of PepsiCo International - to up tis capacity to meet rising demand in Oman. more
Jul 23, 2015 4:11 PM News
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways leads by example with in-flight recycling
Etihad Airways' in-flight recycling system sets the standard for carriers and UAE businesses alike, collecting some 4,000 plastics bottles per flight. more
Jul 15, 2015 10:52 AM News
KNOWLEDGEshare returns to China
KNOWLEDGEshare, the continuing forum for the global beverage industry will take to the stage for a second time in China. more
Mar 18, 2015 11:55 AM News
Dubai ups water bottling capacity as competition floods in
Dubai's water authority has announced it is investing in upping its water bottling capacity, as the UAE's drinks packaging sector grows apace. more
Feb 25, 2015 9:42 AM News
KNOWLEDGEshare Live Dubai provides insights into drinks market
The Dubai-based KNOWLEDGEshare Live event has provided delegates with stimulating and insightful debate on the major issues affecting the beverage industry. more
Feb 18, 2015 4:21 PM News
PlastIndia a 'great platform' for Husky's beverage packaging solutions and hot runner tech
PlastIndia has been dubbed a 'great platform' by Husky, which showcased its leading line of beverage packaging solutions for PET preform manufacturing at the event. more
Feb 13, 2015 3:51 PM News
TOMRA Sorting shines spotlight on opportunities in polymer recycling
TOMRA Sorting is bringing its polymer recycling expertise to Dubai to show ArabPlast visitors the possibilities in PET bottle and flake sorting. more
Jan 6, 2015 9:55 AM News
Leading Lebanese bottler improves efficiency with Sidel tech
One of Lebanon’s leading bottlers will have its production capacity increased after installing a Sidel Matrix Combi water line with a capacity of 31,500 bottles per hour. more
Jan 5, 2015 4:53 PM News