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GulfPack to enhance its Saudi Print &
Pack 2025

production capacity The Saudi Print & Pack

20th Edition trade fair is set
to take off from 12 - 15 May
Gulf Packaging Industries thinking manufacturer, 2025. The show is part of
Co. (GulfPack), a leading GulfPack is committed to Riyadh International
manufacturer of BOPP, CPP, driving sustainable innova- Industry Week, the largest
and metallized films, has tion. These investments rein- gathering of industrial sec-
signed contracts for a signifi- force our commitment to tors in the MENA region.
cant expansion to enhance its developing solutions that The Saudi Print & Pack trade
production capacity and sup- support recyclable mono- fair is the platform that
port the growing demand material structures while brings international and local
from customers worldwide. reducing the environmental innovative solutions,
As part of this expansion, footprint of flexible packag- machinery and sustainable
GulfPack will install two new ing.” workflow practices for the
state-of-the-art 10.4-meter- GulfPack is a leading man- printing and packaging
wide BOPP production lines GulfPack has signed contracts for a significant expansion of capacity ufacturer of BOPP, CPP, and industry to the Kingdom.
at a new facility, increasing and customer service. We capabilities, strengthen part- metallized films, serving Government decision-
its BOPP film capacity from have received an overwhelm- nerships, and support our packaging converters and makers, trade buyers, indus-
183,000 tons per annum ing response to our recent customers in achieving their FMCG companies with inno- try professionals and top
(TPA) to approximately expansions in 2023-24, and growth ambitions. vative and sustainable pack- international and local print
318,000 TPA. with our customer base “With cutting-edge tech- aging films globally. and pack companies come
The new lines are sched- growing rapidly, demand for nology and an unwavering With headquarters in the together to network,
uled to commence produc- our high-performance films focus on developing mono- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a exchange knowledge and
material sustainable solu-
tion in 2026 and 2027, continues to surge across the tions, we are driving the sales and distribution hub in showcase the newest and
respectively. “This expansion globe. Today, we export to future of flexible packaging,” the USA, and sales offices in best in printing and packag-
is a testament to GulfPack’s over 75 countries, and these said Naif Alansari, CEO of 10 locations globally, we ing machinery, technologies,
unwavering commitment to new investments will allow GulfPack. proudly support clients goods and services that will
innovation, sustainability, us to enhance our supply He adds, “As a forward- across 75+ countries. transform the sector in 2025.
Sun Chemical to launch bold TOPPAN Group

new pigments acquires Irplast S.p.A.

TOPPAN Holdings Inc.
Under the theme of subsidiary TOPPAN SF
“Beauty is colorful. We are based in India, has entered
the color experts.,” Sun into a definitive agreement to
Chemical will display sev- acquire 80% of the issued
eral new effect pigments in shares of Irplast S.p.A.
electrifying colors for the (Irplast), an Italian based
cosmetics and beauty indus- high-performance BOPP film
tries during in-cosmetics manufacturer, from the cur- Goal is to expand its portfolio
Global 2025. Sun Chemical rent majority shareholder,
will debut two new metallic Cheyne Strategic Value and labels for food, personal
effect pigments at the show’s Sun Chemical to launch new pigments at in-cosmetics Global 2025 Credit (SVC). and home care.
Innovation Zone. Chione These bold new pigments care,” said Ed Webb, Global Irplast is a leading manu- Leveraging its extensive
Electric Scarlet SR90D, an are non-staining, non-bleed- Director of Cosmetics, Sun facturer of high-performance experience and technological
intense red shimmering ing and offer UV stability, Chemical. “Since the launch BOPP films, using simultane- expertise in the printing and
effect pigment, and Chione providing formulators with of our popular pink effect ous biaxial orientation tech- packaging sectors, the
Electric Sienna SC90D, a innovative solutions to meet pigment, Chione Electric nology to offer superior TOPPAN Group will inte-
bright copper shimmering the high demand for vegan, Fuchsia SF90D, customers transparency, durability, and grate Irplast’s advanced man-
effect pigment with carmine-free products. have been looking for more processability, contributing ufacturing technologies for
enhanced chroma, are both “We are so excited to be carmine-free solutions to to reduced environmental high-performance BOPP
created from patented tech- sharing our newest innova- meet demand for vegan prod- impact and improved recy- films to develop and deliver
nology and approved as tions with customers at the ucts, so we’re delighted to clability and delivering prod- innovative solutions that
color additives for cosmet- leading industry event for extend this product line with ucts widely used in various meet various customer
ics, skin, body and sun care. cosmetics and personal new and vibrant colors.” fields, including packaging needs.
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