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  • DEWA’s smart water initiatives deliver m savings

    Image: DEWA Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has recorded savings with its smart water network of AED225 million (US$61 million) over the past 10 years. The savings have amounted to over 25.5Ml of water in the period from 2013 to 2023 and with water network losses reducing to a record low of 4.6% by…


  • UPM Raflatac introduces carbon action portfolio to progress towards a low-carbon circular economy

    UPM Raflatac has launched its carbon action plastic labels portfolio to demonstrate its commitment to the Climate Action initiative and help its customers reduce the carbon footprint of their packaging materials. According to the UN, today only 15% of the Sustainable Development Goal targets are on track. In September 2023, UPM joined the UN Global…


  • Ecuador’s Centrosur to deploy Gridspertise smart grid technologies

    Image: Centrosur Centrosur has entered into a technology cooperation agreement with Gridspertise aimed towards the modernisation and digitalisation of its distribution network. Under the agreement the two companies intend to carry out actions towards the implementation of smart metering and other advanced grid infrastructure. In particular the technological cooperation is focused on the coordination, promotion…


  • Process Reliability in Tube Production: How PackSys Global Optimizes Production Using SIKO Technology

    PackSys Global relies on monitored changeovers with digital position indicators from SIKO in tube welding machinesImage 1) The FlexSeamer tube welding machine from Packsys Global offers high speed and reliable operation. Image: © PackSys Global Large tubes, small tubes, long tubes, thick tubes, flat tubes, miniature tubes—tubes are produced in countless sizes and formats for…


  • ADM surpasses 2m acre target for regenerative agriculture by 2023

    ADM has announced that its global regenerative agriculture program expanded to more than 2.8 million acres in 2023, exceeding its 2 million acre goal. In addition, the company announced that it is targeting 3.5 million regenerative acres in 2024 and is increasing its 2025 goal from 4 million to 5 million acres globally. “ADM is…


  • IPL Packaging achieves gold certification from sustainability partner Ecovadis

    IPL Packaging has earned Gold Certification from Ecovadis – the trusted global leader in sustainability assessment. The certification underscores the deep commitment that IPL makes to responsible and sustainable package manufacturing. “Beyond a claim to sustainable practices, IPL pursues the accountability of a third party certification in Ecovadis,” said Glen Broomberg, head of global business…


  • Futumara compostable packaging for Beavertown crisps to help with mental health

    Beavertown has this month partnered with the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to launch a limited edition packet of crisps with a difference: cheddar and jalapeño flavoured crisps aimed at starting conversations around mental health. The British brewery based in Tottenham, is well-known across the country for its craft beers including Neck Oil, Gamma Ray,…


  • Innovations beyond the standard

    Although standard products from the binder portfolio suit most applications, they do not fit all of them. In such cases, the Neckarsulm-based manufacturer’s solution expertise comes into play: namely in the form of exclusive connectors that are perfectly tailored to the application. Customers benefit from binder’s exceptional vertical integration as well as six decades of…


  • Michael Hinshaw, CEO of Green Circuits, Awarded ‘Silver Fox’ at MW Associates’ Client Appreciation Dinner


    Green Circuits, a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partner to leading OEMs, announces that CEO Michael Hinshaw was honored with the ‘Silver Fox’ award during the MW Associates Client Appreciation Dinner. The event took place on April 10 in Anaheim, CA, during the IPC APEX Expo, celebrating both the playful spirit and the professional achievements…


  • Vegan brand Sheese re-launches with major new look and recipe

    Sheese, one of the first brands to market a plant-based alternative to cheese in the UK, has unveiled a complete re-brand across its range. One of the first dairy-free and vegan brands, owners Bute Island Foods have re-launched the entire Sheese range under a new look and feel. Focused on making dairy-free alternatives to cheese…