In this issue

This issue focuses on the packaging sector. We got some insights from a manufacturer of disposable packaging on how the company is able to

meet stringent health and safety standards. Another area is recycling. With a large number of waste products, highly efficient recycling

machines have taken on the task of processing waste materials into reusable materials.
In South Africa, the packaging industry has been a major segment of the industrial sector that many recent developments point towards

enhancing designs to improve brand awareness, and meet sustainability challenge as well.
We also look at the trends in 3D printing and its impact in plastics production. In this area, more promising prospects in terms of design

flexibility and cost-efficient production are likely to attract manufacturers into this market.

International Plastics News - Middle East & Africa Magazine Description:

International Plastics News – Middle East & Africa is published 6x a year in English with highlights in Arabic. The magazine is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of the Middle East and Africa's plastics processing industry, including contract molders and manufacturers with in-plant machinery lines. It provides the latest market information, quality technical features, trade show reviews and videos, and people and company profiles, written by industry experts and correspondents across the region. Also included are exclusive content and articles from Ringier's family of plastics industry magazines covering Greater China region, South East Asia and other parts of the world, such as Modern Plastics and Polymers in India, Plastics Engineering in the US, Kunststoffe in Germany, Polymer Materials in Russia, Technologia del Plastico in Latin Amercia – which are the leading magazines in their respective markets. The interactive content allows readers to make direct and immediate contact with advertisers/suppliers and featured companies in the editorial by clicking on the web site and email addresses in each issue, access online content in Ringier’s plastics website (plastics.industrysourcing.com), and avail of video content through iTunes and Google Play.