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NEWS GCC/LEVANT/AFRICA

Saudi Arabia to
BOBST and ETERNA partner for host WEF meet

Propak East Africa World Economic Forum
Saudi Arabia will host the

BOBST will bring the solution to help on our booth. (WEF) Global Collaboration
future of sustainable packag- “I want to thank our and Growth Meeting:
ing production to Nairobi friends at ETERNA and our Building Common Ground
when it teams up with post- local agent Multigraph for and Reviving Growth in
press machinery expert, their support in putting Jeddah on 22-23 April 2026,
ETERNA, in a joint exhibi- together what is sure to be an it was announced on the clos-
tion at Propak East Africa insightful and productive ing day of the 56 th Annual
2026. At the event, BOBST exhibition for Propak attend- Meeting of the Forum in
will showcase several solu- ees to experience.” Davos. His Excellency Faisal
tions, including the Propak East Africa is one of F. Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia’s
NOVACUT 106 die-cutter, five major Propak shows held Minister of Economy and
NOVAFOLD 80/110 across the continent Planning confirmed the
folder-gluer, NOVA RS BOBST & ETERNA can be found at Stand 8, Hall 1 at The Sarit Expo Centre on 3-5 March 2026. throughout the year. Last details for the regular high-
5003/NOVALAM laminator, Kenya, will also have the ment to this dynamic packag- year, the combined shows level WEF meeting, which
and the NOVAFFG flexo chance to experience the ing market. The team will be attracted over 25,000 visi- was announced at the 2025
folder-gluer. In addition, benefits of BOBST’s ground- shining a spotlight on several tors, making them highlights WEF Annual Meeting.
they will feature their latest breaking digital platform groundbreaking innovations of the global industry calen- Calling for pragmatism
support services and BOBST Connect. that can help African custom- dar. and collaboration against a
ETERNA’s folding carton Eric Pavone, Regional ers achieve their goals. BOBST and ETERNA can backdrop of geopolitical frag-
solutions, making it one of Business Director AFRLAS at Whether you’re looking to be found at Stand 8, Hall 1 at mentation, HE Alibrahim
the main highlights of the BOBST looked ahead to the boost productivity and profit- The Sarit Expo Centre on 3-5 said “stability can’t be quickly
show. show, saying, “We are ability, explore new market March 2026. Tickets to the built, and it can’t be bought”.
Attendees to the event, delighted to be returning to opportunities, or reach your event are free and can be HE Alibrahim stressed the
held on 3-5 March at The East Africa to reinforce our sustainability goals, you can booked at www.propakeasta- need for continual dialogue
Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, strong, long-term commit- find the next-generation frica.com/register. in reviving global growth.
Botak Sign invests in 17 HP FESPA welcomes

Latex 830 Series Printers ASOINGRAF

Botak Sign Pte Ltd, a lead- FESPA has announced
ing large-format print pro- that ASOINGRAF
(Asociación de la Industria
vider in Singapore, has Gráfica Costarricense), the
completed a major infra- national association for the
structure upgrade with the graphic arts and printing
installation of fifteen HP industry in Costa Rica, has
Latex 830 and two HP Latex joined FESPA as an
830W printers, upgrading Association Member. The
from previous-generation decision was approved at the New association member
Latex devices. 2025 FESPA General and graphic arts businesses
Introduced earlier this Assembly, which was can implement sustainable
attended by Marco Vinicio
year as an expansion of HP’s Botak Sign recently completes a major infrastructure upgrade Vargas Chevez, President of
large-format portfolio, the resulted in a 20% increase in innovation. The transition to ASOINGRAF. practices.
HP Latex 730 & 830 series is both sales and production the new HP Latex 830 ASOINGRAF represents By becoming a FESPA
designed to deliver high- volume, enabling the com- printer series brings sharper companies and professionals Association Member,
value output with consistent pany to meet growing color - especially in yellow in the graphic arts and print- ASOINGRAF joins the larg-
quality, enhance productiv- demand for high-quality, and green tones - faster print ing industry in Costa Rica. est global network of
ity and costs for small and sustainable print with faster The Association organises national printing and graph-
medium-sized Print Shops turnaround times. speeds, and more efficient the Expográfica, the coun- ics associations. This part-
(PSPs) while continuing to With over a decade of production. Botak is also lev- try’s leading trade show for nership will support the
the sector, as well as deliver-
differentiate with a sustain- experience using HP Latex eraging HP PrintOS Live ing industry training pro- sharing of technical and mar-
ability edge. Botak’s strate- technology, Botak built its Production, providing real- grammes, awards ket knowledge in Costa Rica
gic investment in the new reputation on consistency, time visibility into printer ceremonies and seminars and the Central America
HP Latex 830 series has speed, and a strong focus on performance. that emphasise how print region.
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