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Packaging manufacturer TNA opens its new regional office at DAFZA Industrial Park

One of the leading global supplier of integrated food processing and packaging solutions, TNA successfully held the opening ceremony for its Middle East operations at DAFZA Industrial Park.

The official opening ceremony was held at the new headquarters, in the presence of Nasser Al Madani, assistant director general, Dubai Airport Freezone Authority, Mukul Shukla, general manager MENA & India, TNA and Nadia Taylor, director and co-founder, TNA, along with DAFZA and TNA senior executives and senior dignitaries. The new facility will allow TNA MENA to offer a range of after-market services to customers in the region, including enhanced technical support, a new training and demo centre, and easier access to spare parts.

Nasser Al

UAE

Jamalon continues to disrupt Arabic publishing

Jamalon, one of the largest online Arabic book retailer, announced that it has successfully completed the first leg of its Series B funding round, raising over $10M in investments from existing and new shareholders. It is the largest amount ever received by an e​-commerce retailer in Arabic publishing.

This latest funding round secured further investments from leading investor Wamda Capital, followed by Aramex, and new investments from Anova Investments, 500 Falcons, Endeavor Catalyst​, and

Reproflex3 believes the “Future is Flexo”

Reproflex3 (R3) were established in the North East of England in 1996 by Andrew Hewitson and Trevor Lowes. One of the largest Kodak plate consumers in the UK, they are pre-press packaging and flexographic plate manufacturing specialists. R3 expanded their operations to give a wider reach with bases created in Dubai back in 2014 and more recently Mumbai - enabling a ‘Global Studio’ capability for pre-press studio work and flexo plate manufacturing. Additionally, R3 have recently agreed a

Epson unveils two new WorkForce Pro A4 RIPS models

Epson has announced the launch of two new WorkForce Pro A4 RIPS models (Replaceable Ink Pack System), building on the success of the WF-C5000 series A4 business inkjet printers launched earlier. The 4-in-1 WF-C579RDTWFand single-function WF-C529RDTWprinters help increase productivity in the workplace and reduce environmental impact. They bring a very low total cost of ownership to businesses with high monthly print volume needs, making them ideal for managed print service contracts. A 60ipm

SGI Dubai 2020 to include new categories

Signage and Graphic Imaging Dubai, one of the region’s largest and premier exhibition for the signage and large format printing industry announces the inclusion of new categories. With the upcoming 23rd edition of the show International Expo Consults, the organisers of the show would like to unveil a new format of the show, which is relevant and caters to the latest trends in the marketplace. SGI Dubai 2020 is scheduled to take place from January 12th to 14th in Halls 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 at the

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    The first ever 3D printing conference cum exhibition ‘3D Print UAE’ took place on 17th and 18th August 2015 at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE which attracted a number of like-minded 3D Printing professionals from over 40 nations.

    3D Print UAE exhibition cum conference is a concept aimed at providing a broad scale platform for the manufacturing sector and consumer world across the ME region. 

    3D Print UAE gave an opportunity for the additive manufacturing experts from across the globe to converge on this regional platform to showcase their solutions, analyze the benefits and discuss the opportunities in the Middle East. It also provided the opportunity for a listen- in to first-hand experience from industry leaders, connect solutions for overcoming challenges in the field, and enhance the brand and  business portfolio. 

     Steffan Ritt, VP-head of global marketing and communications, SLM Solutions Group commented:  “Since, this is the first kind of event in this region, it has attracted less number of visitors. However, the visitors and participants were more positive. Overall, the show went fairly well for us but we would have been happier if the organizers promoted the event well in advance.”  SLM Solutions were one among the gold sponsors of the event.

    Most of visitors commented that these kinds of exhibitions and conference should be encouraged to create more awareness about the 3D printing in this region.