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IPAK unveils next-gen packaging films with AlOx barriers, mono-recyclable solutions
The launch marks IPAK’s entry into specialised, higher-value applications, helping Pakistani manufacturers diversify exports, boost foreign exchange, and cut reliance on imported packaging.
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Tanzania, US forge pharma packaging hub targeting SADC market of 300M people
Minister Mchengerwa said the government is aligning tax and tariff rules for pharmaceutical raw materials and packaging with EAC and SADC standards, to create a more competitive manufacturing environment.
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Reps Panel proposes phased plastic ban with green tax, EPR
Recommendations: phased legislation, harmonised state/federal rules, enforcement, recycling incentives, and retooling aid for firms and workers.
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RIT new starch coating boosts paper packaging recycling, printability
The starch-based coating makes paper packaging recyclable or compostable while retaining protection, cutting plastic waste and advancing circular economy goals.
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Dadachanji Group launches KAISHA Pharma with US$50M glass packaging investment
The company’s 300,000+ sq ft complex will feature integrated production lines, high-end camera inspection, and advanced analytical/testing laboratories.
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Dubai’s launches new A-to-E packaging grade rates for nutritional accuracy
The classification lets food businesses validate nutritional claims before or after market entry. Accurate information aids regulatory compliance and boosts confidence among regulators and consumers.
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NASENI’s metal 3D printing hub integrates powder recycling, processes 31,000T of tantalite
Presented in Abuja at NASENI’s event, the hub plans to include digital design, simulation, laser fusion, powder recycling, finishing, and QA facilities.
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Syensqo to double India compounding capacity by 2028 for auto, packaging
The new compounding line will process Ryton® PPS, KetaSpire® PEEK, Amodel® PPA, and Ixef® PARA, the first asset in a modular hub designed for flexible production.
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EU clears Caiba-Nosoplas merger with shared PET packaging, rPET ownership in Spain
The new entity, jointly controlled by Portobello Capital Fondo IV, Cobega, and Sonab, includes Nosoplas, a Spanish-focused rPET resin and preform producer with a smaller EEA footprint.
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Recycling Plastics Australia’s collapse ends 14,000T soft plastics project
The collapse comes after more than a year of warnings over plastics recyclers’ finances, with the Australian Council of Recycling calling the sector’s viability “unsustainable.”