Multipak Passes HACCP Re-Audit

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Multipak conforms to Hazard Analysis and Critical Point (HACCP) food safety standards.

On 5 May 2012, Multipak received Hazard Analysis and Critical Point (HACCP) re-certification, passing the yearly surveillance audit that covers hygiene and food safety. Conducted by Zishan Ali Qadri, TUV NORD CERT GmbH Registered Auditor, the re-audit took place on 2 May 2012 at the plant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Multipak, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, first achieved HACCP certification in June 2007.

Multipak produces paper packaging for food products, including ice cream packaging, satchel bags, SOS bags and paper sandwich wrap sheets.  Multipak supplies flexible paper packaging to international and regional fast food franchises, ice cream producers, restaurants, bakeries and other food establishments in the Arabian Gulf, Middle East and Africa.

About Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification 

HACCP management system requires suppliers in the food sector to identify and analyze potential hazards, as well as put forth key actions to reduce or eliminate risk and ensure that food products are safe for consumption.

The system analyzes chemical, biological, and physical hazards at all stages, from raw material production through to packaging, distribution and consumption of food products.[1]

Company Background

Established in 1997, Multipak manufactures specialty paper bags (handle bags, self-opening sack SOS bags and satchel bags), paper rolls, paper sheets, gift wrap, and paper core. Multipak’s paper products range from commercial to high-quality grades. All products may be coated with select materials and may be printed in up to 6 colors. The paper converter serves Saudi Arabia, Gulf Corporation Council (GCC), and North Africa markets.

Multipak is a Napco company and member of INDEVCO Flexible Packaging, a division of INDEVCO Group.

Contact Information

Benjamin Hernandez, QA Unit Head
Multipak Ltd.
Industrial Area Phase #4, Street #405
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 32826, Jeddah 21438, Saudi Arabia

Tel: +966-2-608-0704 Ext: 6561
Fax: +966-2-608-1063

E-Mail: benjamin.hernandez[at]napcogroup.com
Web: www.napcomultipak.com

New Website Showcases Snaidero Middle East Kitchens & Wardrobes

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Snaidero Middle East, home furniture supplier and producer, meets modern and classic tastes for interior design. 


Snaidero Middle East launches new vibrant and visually-appealing website. The website displays vivid images, allowing visitors to get a feel of the wide array of Italian kitchens and local home furniture and wardrobes.

The website helps customers get in touch with the right Snaidero Middle East distributor by listing all distributors per country: Ghana, Iraq, Qatar, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, website visitors can keep up-to-date with the latest Snaidero Middle East news. 

Snaidero Middle East supplies a large range of Snaidero Italy kitchens to households in the region, as well as offers Wery industrial kitchen equipment to the hospitality sector. Furthermore, Snaidero Middle East manufactures Medline kitchens and closets at the Lebanon-based plant. 

Medline kitchens include: 
Classico, Krios, Legno, Luna, Moderna, Neocalypso, Onda, and Phoenicia  

Medline closets include: 
Pluto, Saturn, and Venus

About Snaidero Middle East 

Established in 1996, Snaidero Middle East is a joint venture between Italian kitchen manufacturer, Snaidero, and multinational manufacturing group in the Middle East, INDEVCO Group. Located in Lebanon, Snaidero Middle East holds sole distributorship of numerous European brands of kitchens, wardrobes, walk-in closets and living area accessories.  

Snaidero Middle East serves the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with authorized distributors appointed in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Erbil in Iraq, and Ghana.

SABIC Visit to Masterpak Strengthens Business Relationship

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Masterpak hosts Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) team at plant in Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon. 


On 26 April 2012, SABIC representatives met with Masterpak team to strengthen the business relationship, providing a setting for the teams to get better acquainted. SABIC, one of the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers, supplies Masterpak with raw materials to produce its wide range of customized co-extruded polyethylene (PE) films and bags.

SABIC team gathered in the conference room, where Najah Daccache, Masterpak General Manager, presented the company’s corporate presentation. 

The team then toured the plant with Masterpak representatives Imad Njeim, Plant Manager, and Nayef Ghaith, Production Manager, as well as Bassem Karam, Supply Chain Manager, and Marie Ghazal, Procurement Coordinator. Sister company Micro Epsilon, masterbatches and additives manufacturer, also partook in the visit, represented by Tony El Chayeb, Operations Manager. 

SABIC Middle East Offshore Co. representatives included:

Houssam Mehio
Regional Sales Manager, Customer Service

Maya El Ghandour

Sales Executive – Lebanon, Customer Service

Ghada M. Ladki

Documentation and Logistics Representative, Sales

Hiba A. Labban

Commercial Assistant, Sales

Annie M. Seferian

Commercial Assistant, Sales

Rawan Fayed

Commercial Assistant, Lebanon Branch

Hiba I. El-Omrani

Commercial Assistant, Sales

Farah H. Al-Tayara

Commercial Assistant, Sales

About SABIC

Established in 1976 by Royal decree, SABIC manufactures chemicals, performance chemicals, polymers, plastics, fertilizers, and metals. The Saudi-based manufacturer is the largest non-oil company in the Middle East. The company operates in over 40 countries.[1]

About Masterpak

Masterpak, established in 1974, manufactures customized co-extruded polyethylene (PE) films and bags. Masterpak serves the agricultural and horticultural, beverage, building and construction, catering, chemical and petrochemical, food, household, hygiene and tissue disposables, industrial, pharmaceutical, soap and detergent sectors in Europe, the Arabian Gulf, Middle East, Africa, Asia, America and Australia.

Masterpak is a member of the multinational INDEVCO Group. 

References

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[1] http://www.sabic.com/corporate/en/ourcompany/default.aspx
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Freshdays Launches ‘Are You Sporty Enough to Play?’ Contest

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Participate in Freshdays ‘Are You Sporty Enough to Play?’ contest for a chance to win up to $1000!

Freshdays ‘Are You Sporty Enough to Play’ contest aims at encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle, in line with the Freshdays Sports new line of pantyliners’. Sanita, Lebanese consumer hygiene disposables manufacturer, launched the new brand line to provide active, empowered, and sporty women the necessary comfort and security throughout the busy day.

Running from 2 - 29 May 2012, the ‘Are You Sporty Enough to Play’ contest challenges participants to correctly guess the weekly sports puzzle and collect the highest number of points by sharing the competition on personal profile wall, and inviting as many lady friends to participate.

About Freshdays ‘Are You Sporty Enough to Play’ Contest 

Freshdays “Are you Sporty Enough to Play” Facebook contest offers a chance to win up to $1000 to ladies 13 years of age and above residing in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates. 

The contest consists of 1 puzzle per week throughout May 2012. Each of the weekly puzzles offers 2 winning spots:
First prize: $1000

Second prize: $500

The game, however, does not stop at guessing the puzzle sports celebrity correctly; participants need to collect more points by sharing the contest on their wall and inviting the largest number of friends to play. It is only the contestant that has both guessed the weekly puzzle correctly and collected the most points that will take the first prize of $1000.

Steps to participate in the competition:

Step 1: “Like” “Freshdays by Sanita” Facebook Page

Step 2: Fill out the registration form

Step 3: Guess the athlete name in the “Are you Sporty Enough to Play” puzzle

Step 4: Share every day on personal profile wall and collect more points!

Step 5: Invite more friends to participate in the contest!

Contestants unable to guess the athlete name from first try can play again throughout the week. To help participants, Freshdays will reveal additional puzzle parts and post hints and tips on Freshdays website: http://www.freshdays.com/Sporty-Enough-Contest-Hints.html 

Winners will be notified by e-mail and names will be displayed on Freshdays Facebook Fan page. Winners of any of the weekly puzzles cannot win again. 

Read the ‘Are You Sporty Enough to Play’ Contest Rules before participating and learn more about how to collect the most points at http://www.freshdays.com/Contest-Rules.html 

About Freshdays 

Freshdays, produced by Sanita sal in Lebanon, is a leading brand of pantyliners in the Middle East. The brand includes Freshdays 2 in 1, Freshdays Long, Freshdays Normal, Freshdays Normal Scented, Freshdays Singles, Freshdays String, and Freshdays Sports.   

Freshdays Sports targets athletic women and women on the go. The breathable panty liner, designed with 100% cotton cover and odor control, offers long-lasting freshness. The product adjusts to body movements, providing flexibility and optimal comfort during workout.

INDEVCO Group Lance le Portail des Emballages de Produits Laitiers

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Les entreprises d’INDEVCO Group répondent aux besoins du marché des produits laitiers pour les emballages en plastique, papier, composite ou en carton ondulé.


La version française du portail des Emballages de Produits Laitiers d’INDEVCO facilite l'accès aux informations pour les clients francophones. Ce portail orienté au service des clients affiche des images vives de produits et fournit des informations détaillées sur les boîtes en carton ondulé, les plateaux, les présentoirs, les emballages prêt-à-vendre, les emballages de tubes lolly de glace et de pots en papier pour crème glacée, en plus de films composites et de thermoformage.

Les locuteurs français peuvent naviguer facilement sur le portail pour obtenir toutes les informations requises, accéder aux images et graphiques et sélectionner les produits demandés, tout en identifiant les critères et spécifications convenables.

Le portail français offre aux clients potentiels intéressés la possibilité de participer au chat en ligne, de demander des prix, ainsi que de télécharger les brochures concernant nos emballages de produits laitiers, alimentaires et de boissons.

Les visiteurs peuvent s'abonner au bulletin électronique OUTBOUND pour tenir au courant des actualités et des événements ultérieurs des usines d’INDEVCO Group dispersées à travers le monde.

En outre, les visiteurs du portail peuvent accéder aux réseaux de médias sociaux d’INDEVCO Group, notamment Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube et Twitter.


English Version

INDEVCO Group Launches French Dairy Packaging Portal 

INDEVCO Group companies meet dairy market needs for plastic, paper, composite and corrugated packaging.

The French version of INDEVCO Dairy Packaging Portal facilitates information gathering for native French-speaking prospects and customers. This customer-oriented portal displays vivid product images and provides in-depth information about corrugated boxes, trays, displays, shelf ready packaging, prints of ice lolly tubes, ice cream paper cups, in addition to composite and thermoforming films.

The web portal provides French speakers easy access to browse for required information, scroll over images and graphics, and select requested products, while pinpointing proper criteria and specifications.

The French dairy packaging portal grants interested prospects the opportunity to engage in online live chat, request for quotations (RFQs), and download dairy, beverage and food packaging brochures. 

Visitors can subscribe to OUTBOUND E-newsletter to keep abreast with current and upcoming news and events from INDEVCO Group’s manufacturing plants worldwide. Furthermore, portal visitors can access INDEVCO Group’s social media channels, including Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter. 

For More Information

INDEVCO Lead Generation Unit
INDEVCO Group
Ajaltoun, Lebanon

Tel: +961-9-209 108
E-mail: salessupport[at]indevcoexport.com
Web: www.dairypackaging.com
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