Industry News CON-JUL21-EMERSON QUARTER:CON-JUL21-EMERSON QUARTER 18 Editor’s Note
Welcome to the December/January issue of Converter.
This is my last issue for Converter and I can say that the last 18 months learning about this industry have been an honour and a pleasure.
It has also been an education into a sector that is
being pushed hard and fast down the sustainability road. This is not the only industry in which this is happening, far from it, but the high profile of plastics in particular increases the pressure from all quarters.
The Daily Mail has reported that Environment Secretary Therese Coffey is to shortly confirm a ban on single use plastics – such as plates, cutlery, trays, bowls, balloon sticks and certain types of poly styrene cups and food containers – by the end of this year.
Inside this issue you will find expert opinions, case studies and product information relating to Film & Foil, Finishing Equipment, Labelling Solutions, Slitting & Rewinding and Sustainable Converting. I hope you find it informative and interesting.
Lynn Sencicle Editor
lsencicle@datateam.co.uk
Universal Carton Industries continues to grow in Ras Al Khaimah
Universal Carton Industries (UCI), one of UAE’s leading corrugated cardboard box manufacturing companies located in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), is investing AED 55 million to expand its production volume to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions in the UAE and overseas. This expansion will increase UCI’s production capacity by threefold to 100,000 tons per annum. The new state-of-the-art facility totalling 375,000 ft2
is scheduled to be completed
in 2023. The company, which initially began operations in 2014 at Al Ghail Industrial Zone, is aiming to increase its manpower to 300 employees. Commenting on the expansion, managing director of Universal Carton Industries, Arsalan Pirani said: “With the extension of our European food grade corrugation plant in Ras Al Khaimah, modern equipment and innovative technologies, we will have achieved an unparalleled production capacity and set off on our journey to becoming the pioneers of sustainable packaging solutions. Once it’s completed, we will not just be able to diversify our share in the UAE and GCC, but also target new strategic global markets.”
UCI’s chief operating officer, Saleem Vohra, highlighted RAKEZ’s support in their growth journey: “The economic zone has been our guide since the very beginning, providing us with tremendous support in our setting up phase in the UAE. They assisted us in obtaining approvals from various governmental entities and efficiently set up our company in less than a week. Throughout the years, RAKEZ has provided us with continuous support in successfully growing our business.” RAKEZ Group chief executive, Ramy Jallad said: “We are thrilled to be the trusted base for Universal Carton Industries and witness another great milestone for the company. It has been a great collaborative journey. UCI is a great example of the many high-growth companies we have in Ras Al Khaimah that benefit from the expert support we provide to facilitate their journeys. This support, combined with Ras Al Khaimah’s cost-effective business operating environment, helps international companies truly maximise the advantage of growing opportunities in the MENA region.”
Coating, Drying and Laminating - the basic functions of the «KTF-S»
The system is available in a powder-coated steel or full stainless steel version depending on customer requirements
The use of a production machine is not financially viable for research and development purposes
The most economical solution is our continuous coating system of modular design for various materials such as paper, textile, copper, aluminum and plastic foils
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