Building Intelligent & Sustainable Packaging

Packman Packaging is continuously looking to adopt new and environment-friendly technologies while making its products, says Gaurav Jalan, its Founder.

Worth its weight in stone!

A leading Indian compounder and a US based creator of a new category of ecoforward biodegradable packaging have joined hands in India to replace single-use plastic with a mineral-based alternative. The ET Polymers caught up with them at Plastivision 2020 in Mumbai recently

In Sync with the times

A leading Indian player in the field of plastic injection molding announced its entry into the segment of two-platen injection molding machines at its open house held in Pune recently.

Being customer oriented

A company that provides value along with commercial benefits will survive and succeed in today’s market, says Rahul Jain, Director, SCJ Plastics Ltd

Value-efficient packaging

Being the mainstay of customer satisfaction, packaging is crucial in logistics aiding effective marketing of the product and maintaining its brand value.

The million-dollar question

There have been a few bumps slowing down the process of adoption of electric vehicles as it’s yet to be gauged if the development of charging infrastructure should happen for people to adopt the vehicles or vice versa!

Laser welding takes centre stage

Boom in automotive, construction and agriculture has spurred demand for plastic welding, spawning possibilities across industries for plastic joining.

Future of Factories

Cutting-edge technology and breakthrough innovations are reimagining production processes and redefining sustainable manufacturing

Digital transformation

World-class organisations can continue to reduce costs by embracing digital technology, while the peer group can leverage the same technology to catch up faster at less cost.

Bent towards plastic reuse

Recycled plastic is being used for a number of applications given the industrys’ move to reduce, if not eschew, new plastic consumption...

Packed With Ambitions!

Manjushree Technopack Limited has set an ambitious goal of tripling its revenue in the next four years. This growth will be achieved through both organic and inorganic routes, says Sanjay Kapote, its CEO.

A Caffeine Boost For Cars!

A car company and a restaurant business are collaborating to convert coffee bean skin into car parts

For More Efficient Processes

A Unit Mold Control that minimizes any fluctuations in quality during stretch blow molding

Disruptive Compact Line Layout

To help shrink-wrap their latest, squared bottles alongside the traditional rounded ones, a Swiss company needed a flexible, compact and easy-to-handle shrink-wrapping system for film packs and tray plus film packs.

The Clear Shift

With regards to the customer preferences, you can see the clear shift toward homogeneous structured flexible packaging, Pankaj Poddar, CEO, Cosmo Films, tells The ET Polymers

Configuration At The Push Of A Button

Configure guide shafts with and without machining online, download technical drawings and order directly at igus

Fabric Of Change

A global automotive OEM based in France has co-developed a unique fabric made from 100 percent recycled materials for its new electric vehicle

Coated For Protection

“A waterborne coating system allows for a smooth, uniform, pinhole-free surface for high-quality corrosion protection on intricate parts that are not suitable for electrostatic powder coating.”

Electric Dreams!

We have taken pioneering steps to develop a local supply chain eco-system for electric three-wheeler which will help not only us, but the entire industry, says Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO, Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions

A Leap Ahead!

While India was ranked at the 77th position last year in the global ease of Doing Business rankings, sustained business reforms have helped India jump 14 places to move to 63rd position in this year’s list.

The Looming Danger!

To achieve a sustainable chemical sector, an interdisciplinary approach is needed throughout the value chain – from primary chemical production to waste management.

Taken From The Ocean!

A leading beverages brand has developed a marine plastic bottle to show the transformational potential of revolutionary ‘enhanced recycling’ technologies, which can recycle previously used plastics of any quality back to the high-quality needed for food or drinks packaging.

Making It Possible!

Thirty-one leading companies in the industry have joined forces to jointly launch Asia’s largest, first-of-its-kind, producer-led and owned venture for creating a formal plastic circular economy in the country.

India's Electric Future

Increasing investments by electric vehicle manufacturers to develop more advanced, efficient and affordable electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler vehicle is likely to fuel growth in the coming years.

In The Economy, Out Of The Environment

One of the largest polymer plastic companies in the world aims to clean up plastic waste and convert it into products that have an economic value, thereby creating a circular economy.

Engineers Develop Multimaterial Fiber “Ink” For 3-D-Printed Devices

Filaments with embedded circuitry can be used to print complex shapes for biomedical and robotic devices.

Two To Tango!

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited and Ford Motor Company have signed a definitive agreement to create a joint venture that will develop, market and distribute Ford brand vehicles in India and Ford brand and Mahindra brand vehicles in high-growth emerging markets around the world.

The Holy Grail Of Plastic Industry

Recycling can prove to be the “Holy Grail” for the plastic industry serving the dual objectives of sourcing low cost raw-material from otherwise an eyesore on the streets, beaches and water bodies; and addressing the ever-growing plastic waste management challenges.

On The Rise!

India is just the right market for players of packaging machinery manufacturers with increasing investments by both domestic and foreign companies in the Indian food processing sector, says Anthony D’souza, Managing Director, Mespack India

New Opportunities

Varadan Devanathan, President, Yanfeng India Automotive Interior Systems Pvt. Ltd. says transitions in the automotive industry will open up new avenues.