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Konica Minolta’s regional HQ launch

As Kingdom of Saudi Label, and Embellishment, launch several exciting
Arabia (KSA) continues its attracting professionals products to enhance its
journey of transformation from across the print indus- portfolio and meet the
under Vision 2030, Konica try. Reflecting on previous evolving market needs. Join
Minolta will establish its successes, Konica Minolta them at GPP 2025 in Saudi
Middle East Regional noted the standout partici- Arabia as they embark on
Headquarters in Riyadh in pation in GPP 2024 in the this transformative journey
January 2025 to prepare for UAE, where it established in the print industry.
the huge market expansion itself as a leading solutions Gulf Print & Pack 2025 is
and opportunities ahead. provider. The event opened a leading print and packag-
The company, in a state- channels with prominent ing technology trade show
mentm said, “it is a great professional printers and in the Kingdom of Saudi
pleasure for us that the Gulf Konica Minolta will launch its Middle East regional HQ in Riyadh secured multiple opportuni- Arabia for printers, print
Print & Pack (GPP) 2025 ties for embellishment and
event is taking place at the business and technology invest in long-term bene- top-tier label and produc- service providers (PSPs)
same timing and we hope to transformation but also fos- fits”, he added. tion printers. and brand owners.
play a pivotal role in shaping ter a vibrant environment Konica Minolta has been To further its growth in Visitors to the show print
the future of the region’s for investment and growth actively engaged with the the Saudi Arabian market, educational and children’s
printing industry.” This in the print sector,” said a organizers since the incep- Konica Minolta’s regional books, photobooks, labels,
move aims to capitalize on BME spokesperson, Nayyar tion of the concept, ensuring headquarters are focused on packaging, direct mail, post-
significant market expan- Ansari. that the event meets the expanding its market reach ers, banners, digitally-
sion and opportunities “With the upcoming highest standards of excel- and broadening its partner printed textiles and display
ahead. events in the region, we lence. portfolio, ensuring a robust graphics.Exhibitors use the
“We see immense pros- believe that Gulf Print & The company aims to presence in this transforma- show to launch their latest
pects for GPP-KSA as a Pack 2025 will be an educa- showcase a diverse range of tive landscape.In addition to machinery, materials and
transformative event that tional hub that motivates the solutions, covering key its strategic initiatives, software to an audience that
will not only encourage business community to areas such as Production, Konica Minolta is set to comes to buy.

ProPaper Dubai 2024 reports closure of significant deals

ProPaper Dubai 2024, the Joshua, Managing Director over USD 20 billion in the
Middle East and North of Verifair. next six to seven years, with
Africa’s (MENA) leading Significantly, the expo GCC countries led by Saudi
Paperboard, Corrugation, also witnessed the official Arabia and the UAE at the
Packaging and Tissue launch of the first-ever
Industry exhibition and exclusive paper and tissue forefront of a demand
trade conference attracted business group, the Dubai upswing for paper packag-
close to 5,000 visitors during Business Group for Paper ing products fuelling the
the three days of the show and Tissue (DuPAT), which rise.
from September 17-19, will promote the UAE’s “Significantly, this year
2024, signifying the salience US$2 billion corrugated we had 1,641 registered buy-
of the growing industry seg- board packaging, including
ment and potential growth Expo presented a vantage point for companies from 84 countries tissue paper industry, to ers at the expo leading to
prospects in the region. A notch up new growth mile- fruitful closure of business
statement from Verifair, the sented a vantage point for was a huge success for indus- stones while enhancing the deals across the three days
organisers of ProPaper companies from across 84 try stakeholders associated `Made in UAE’ brand equity packed with action. The
Dubai 2024, held at the countries to pave the road with the show, and a number across markets. diversity of the visitors was
Festival Arena, Dubai for MENA market entry, and of key deals were signed ProPaper Dubai 2024 was also noteworthy from 84
Festival City, said that with reinforce presence in the amounting to millions of held in the context of the
the robust participation of case of trade entities already dollars, making it a win-win growth surge in in the countries in the region and
106 exhibitors for the three- present in the region. for the participants as well as region’s paper and pulp across the world,” said Jeen
day show, the expo pre- “ProPaper Dubai 2024 the trade visitors,” said Jeen industry, poised to cross Joshua.

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