Pharma Packaging

•    New BOPP line to have a capacity of 60,000 TPA
•    Expected to be commissioned in the second half (H2) of FY 25-26

New Delhi, 21st August 2024: JPFL Films Private Limited, a subsidiary of flexible packaging giant Jindal Poly Films Ltd, has announced a capacity expansion with a new BOPP line in Nashik, Maharashtra. The new line, expected to be commissioned in H2 FY 25-26 will see a capex commitment of INR 250 cr.

Antares Vision Group – a technological partner in the digitalization of products and supply chains for companies and institutions, and leader in traceability and inspection for quality control – has launched its new Food Safety Solution, a cloud-based platform designed to ensure regulatory compliance, precision traceability and supply chain transparency for food & beverage brand owners. The solution will be showcased for the first time at Pack Expo International 2024 (Chicago, November 3-6 2024).

 AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, once again held its prestigious World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award competition. The winners were selected by an international jury of trade journalists from leading can and packaging magazines in the categories ‘Aluminium aerosol cans already on the market’, ‘Prototypes’ and ‘Sustainability’.

UFlex Limited (BSE: 500148, NSE: UFLEX), India's largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, announced its unaudited consolidated net revenue for Q1 FY25 at INR 36,825 million. This represents a 12.3% increase YoY and a 5.3% increase QoQ. The operational EBITDA for the quarter was INR 4652 million, reflecting a significant 45% increase YoY and a 2.2% increase QoQ. The operational EBITDA margin stands at 12.6% in the quarter versus 13% in Q4 FY24 and 9.8% in Q1 FY24. 

Berry Global Group, Inc.’s (NYSE: BERY) B Circular packaging range of beauty and personal care products is now available with Berry’s CleanStream® recycled plastic for many of the products manufactured with polypropylene (PP).

The food and packaging market is facing major challenges: longer transport routes and growing demands on products today require better shelf life. In addition, there are increased demands in terms of environmental compatibility, legal requirements and consumer wishes. In order to fulfil these criteria, it is necessary to carry out leak tests on packaging during production to prevent leaks and damage. These tests ultimately serve to ensure product safety and consumer protection – such as in the case of vacuum-sealed coffee capsules and packaging.

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