Uflex Aseptic Liquid Packaging Unit in Gujarat to Start Operating This April

Uflex has unveiled Asepto, an aseptic liquid packaging brand. The company announced its decision to set up a manufacturing plant in Sanand, Gujarat to be commercially operational by this April. Investment made for this manufacturing unit is about Rs 580 crore and the unit will employ approximately 250 people as soon as it becomes functional.

The aseptic packaging manufacturing unit is said to have built on an area of 21 acres. Uflex owns 72 acres of the land in Sanand and has used about 10% of it for the aseptic packaging unit.  The remaining land will be used up by Uflex for expanding the current businesses in future which includes the aseptic packaging plant as well, if need be. Considering the commitment towards sustaining the environment, the manufacturing facility is structured as a ‘zero discharge plant’.

The aseptic manufacturing plant is built, keeping in mind the preservation of natural energy, especially light. Therefore, use of solar panels for electricity generation and passive architecture-envelop insulation has been used to conserve power.

Ashok Chaturvedi Uflex chairman and MD, said: “We will ensure to offer specialized machines to our clients for filling. Our engineering unit in Noida has come up with design and manufacturing of machines with filling speed of up to 7,500 packs in an hour. These packs will be of a typical capacity of 200ml each.”

The Uflex chairman explained, “We are ready with a broad customer base that is being provided with completely integrated machines for packaging solid, granular, semi-solid, paste, powder, viscous fluid, and gel based products. With our aseptic packaging manufacturing plant to be opened in Gujarat, getting orders from the clients already associated with Uflex will be an extension of the long standing business relationship that has existed for several decades.”

The current rate of Indian aseptic liquid packaging ratio is going up by 17-18 percent each year. The market is expected double its growth in the coming five years. This will make the market reach a packaging capacity of approximately 20 billion packs every year.

The aseptic packaging unit to be functional this April will be responsible for increasing the shelf life of food for 8 months of duration and keep it free from harmful microorganisms like bacteria even under room temperature.

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Uflex Group Celebrating World Environment Day

World Environment Week commemorated at UFlex Ltd. with a plantation drive at ‪Yamuna‬ Bank in Delhi, India . Uflex also organised awareness generation workshop on the subject of environment. Some of the themes supported by the organization on a regular basis are: Save ‎Water‬; Save ‎Energy‬ and Safe Disposal of ‎Waste‬.

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Uflex Asserted The Art And Science Of Flexible Packaging

In today’s era when the entire world is forever on the go, flexible packaging comes as the real boon for packing food and beverages.

Uflex is Offering optimised end-to-end packaging solutions for the food and beverage sector. Over three decades of unrelenting quest for perfection towards the art and science of packaging gives that natural competitive edge to deliver nothing less than the best to their esteemed customers across the globe. While devising a solution for clients, Uflex keep an unwavering focus on the following points among others: Aesthetics; Barrier Properties; Functionality; Ecofriendliness; Anti-counterfeiting measures; and Cost-effectiveness 

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Uflex ltd. highlights the concept of Aseptic Packaging

Uflex ltd. is a prominent name in the flexible packaging industry widely known for its standards of quality and excellence. The company has established benchmarks of success since its inception in the year 1983. With complete focus on value creation for customers, trust, credibility, integrity, commitment, innovation to create value added differentiation and customer satisfaction, the company has achieved commendable success and turned into a multi- billion company. It values customer satisfaction above everything and strives to maximize it and build trust based relationships. Uflex ltd. enjoys a formidable global presence in the flexible packaging market and has a strong customer base. The company focuses on the concept of Aseptic Packaging which is one of the most effective ways of ensuring that food remains sterile and free from bacteria and other harmful microorganisms for a period of 8 months under room temperature. 

Aseptic packages are made by combining Poly ethylene with paperboard and aluminum foil. The multi-layered construction enables the carton to protect the contents from various factors responsible for spoilage.The major reason for the extensive use of this packaging is that the product packed in this packaging need not to be kept in refrigerators. It is classified into 3 major segments which include Juice, Dairy Segment and Liquor segment. It is widely used in the packaging of the products like Flavored Milk, Dairy products and Liquor etc which plays a key role in propelling the growth of aseptic packaging in the coming years both in India and globally.

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Uflex highlights the importance of Smart Packaging

Uflex ltd. is one of the leading packaging entities widely known for its quality standards. The company has established benchmarks of quality and excellence in the packaging industry providing state-of-the-art packaging solutions. Growing at a CAGR of 7%, the smart packaging market is expected to reach $39 billion by the year 2020. Smart packaging plays a crucial role in shaping the customer’s buying behavior and has a major impact on brand equity. Uflex points out that smart packaging is crucial for enhancing and expanding the reach of a brand. It ensures complete safety, enhanced functionality, superior aesthetics, complete value for money and convenience. The company states that smart packaging is an added advantage to the brand owner as it enhances customer interface. Tech Savvy customers use newer forms of media or technology platforms and those brands who engage on these platforms undoubtedly stand a higher chance of staying relevant in consumer’s life.

Smart Packaging enhances the information which makes it complete and ‘Intelligent Packaging’. It helps the customer to make informed purchase decisions as the complete information is provided by the smart codes embedded onto the package. It extends the shelf life of the product as an intelligent package calibrates itself in accordance with the ambience outside and inside the package. For instance color changing plastics can detect food spoilage and communicate the same to the retailers and consumers. Time Temperature Indicator Plastics are a big boon to detect loss of quality of the products packed. Food labels that communicate the packaged product’s state of freshness are getting picked up faster from the shelves. Smart packaging also ensures more sustainable package solutions as it helps to reduce the impact of packaging on the environment.

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‘Leadership in Quality’ Award bagged by Ashok Chaturvedi, CMD of Uflex ltd.

Uflex ltd. is a globally acknowledged packaging entity providing flexible packaging solutions to various clients in India and various countries across the globe. With state-of-the-art packaging solutions, the company is emerging as one of the leading flexible packaging entities in the country. Uflex’s quality standards are acknowledged in the form of various awards and achievements like DuPont Silver Award 2015, India’s Top 500 Companies 2015 by D&B, The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) Awards and Asia’s Most Promising Brand 2013-14 by World Consulting & Research Corporation in the year 1983. The company has established yet another benchmark of success this year. Uflex ltd. was awarded the ‘Lokmat Corporate Excellence Award’ in the Financial Capital and the Chairman & Managing Director of the company, Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi was conferred the Innovative Leadership in Quality Award. It is a great moment of pride for the company. In an official statement, said that he Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi that he is humbled by this conferral. The company strives to serve the best to its customers with major focus on Anti-counterfeiting measures, eco-friendly products, timely deliveries, efficient services, easy functionality, good aesthetics, great shelf life and increased barrier properties of the products. 

The ‘Lokmat Corporate Excellence’ award highlighted Uflex’s exemplary corporate governance and sustained performance to augment shareholders’ value. It acknowledges company’s overall excellence and innovation quotient in the product offerings. Uflex ltd. enjoys a strong market presence in around 140 countries across the globe, where its products are sold at large scales. The company has been particularly awarded for its modern state-of-the-art technologies to attain standards of excellence in the areas of operations. This is the third edition of ‘Lokmat Corporate Excellence Award’ with an ever growing interest and overwhelming response from the multinational companies. Competing around 26 entities in the packaging category, Uflex ltd. emerged as the winner of ‘Corporate Excellence Award’

Terry McAuliffe facilitated by Uflex Ltd., the world wide pioneer in flexible packaging industry

The world's pioneer in flexible packaging Uflex has as of late facilitated His Excellency Governor , Commonwealth of Virginia, amid his visit to India. Over the previous years, Uflex has risen as a pioneer crosswise over India, Dubai, Poland, Egypt, Mexico and Kentucky. The brand's standing was additionally felt in their excellent facilitating of His Excellency.

His Excellency was joined by different dignitaries who included Mr. Maurice A. Jones, Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Commonwealth of Virginia and Mr. Martin J. Briley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Virginia Economic Development Partnership.

 His Excellency met all the leading organizations of packaging industry which are expanding globally as a part of his business mission to India. He visited the headquarters of Uflex, one of India’s largest flexible packaging entities. During the financial year 2014-15.54% of Uflex’s total revenue was generated from international operations and transactions. The company has expanded its areas of operation covering over 140 countries all over the world.

Interacting with the Leadership of Uflex, His Excellency, Governor of Virginia said that they were indeed very pleased to meet Uflex and were excited to see their capabilities in the realm of flexible packaging business globally. They invited and welcomed Uflex to set up business in Virginia and assured them of full cooperation and support from their side.

Soon after the meeting that lasted for over an hour, Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi, Chairman & Managing Director, Uflex Limited in an official statement said that they had a very fruitful discussion with H.E. Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia, Honorable Terry McAuliffe and his delegation. Uflex’s three pronged approach of fostering innovation to create differentiation; proximity to customers and the ability to offer entire gamut of end to end flexible packaging solutions globally augurs well with Virginia’s business prospects. They are excited to take this discussion to the next level. It was extremely heartening to see a close coordination for enhancing business ties between India and United States of America particularly when his country and Brand India is making great strides under the aegis of our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri NarendraModi.

Uflex completes its product offerings by venturing into Aseptic Packaging Sector

Uflex is globally acknowledged packaging industry which is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified and is approved by FDA and BGA. The company’s quality standards and excellence are acknowledged in the form of various awards and achievements like the top exporter of BOPET and BOPP films, the Worldstar award for packaging excellence, FPA, AIMCAL and the DUPONT in 2004-2005. It is pioneering the packaging industry with benchmarks in quality and customer satisfaction. .  With unparalleled quality standards, durability quotient, great aesthetics, anti-counterfeiting features, maximum customer satisfaction and the ability to cater to different requirements of sizes and products, Uflex is emerging as one of the leading packaging entities.

 The company has made its presence felt across the globe with escalating manufacturing facilities, established offices, areas of operation and expanding market in more than 85 countries.  With its state-of-the-art technologies and innovative packaging solutions, Uflex is emerging as India’s largest flexible packaging company.

With the aim of expanding its areas of operation and providing innovative packaging solutions to different countries, Uflex ltd. is ready to set up its new venture in Aseptic Packaging industry at Sanand in Gujarat. With this project the company strives to provide innovative packaging solutions for liquid products. With various factors supporting the growth of aseptic packaging solutions, it is excelling and emerging as the new trend in the packaging industry. It offers various advantages over the conventional packaging methods like portability & light weight, preservation of nutrients, cost effectiveness, longer shelf life, sustainability, easy storage and handling. Uflex’s foray into the aseptic packaging industry has expanded its areas of operation and completed its range of product offerings.

Session on Make In India On Flexible Packaging by uflex Group

The world pioneer of flexible packaging Uflex sorts out different projects and gathering which are gone for illuminating and spreading awareness among individuals about flexible packaging. As of late, Uflex held a confrence which discussed Make in India and how this activity is a basic to the achievement of advancement .

Chief Managing Director of Uflex Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi delivered the keynote address at the Speciality Films and Flexible Packaging Global Conference 2015 on the 16th of September 2015 at Mumbai.

The Speciality Films and Flexible Packaging Global Conference is organized annually by ElitePlus Business Services and is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious conferences on Flexible Packaging. This year’s edition drew over 800 participants from 340 organizations spanning 25 countries and was an unparalleled success.

Mr. Chaturvedi’s address was titled “The Innovation Journey – Make in India” and featured the importance of innovation in Packaging to ensure the success of the Make in India initiative. He also addressed the role of innovation in countering brand theft, counterfeiting and look-alike products.

His session was a very interactive and all the attending employees actively participated. Peopple pooled in their ideas and feedbacks on how ‘Made in India’ can be incorporated and be used in the industry of flexible packaging. The unanimous conclusion of the session upheld that this national initiative is going t o reap heavy benefits for the packaging industry.

The Conference also featured opening remarks by Mr. Pradeep Tyle and Mr. Amit Ray, who were also members of the Core Committee for the Conference. They appreciated the initiative of Uflex in organizing such conferences which get people of the packaging industry together. This helps all of them to learn, grow and implement fresher ideas.

Uflex wins the Export award by ‘The Plastics Export Promotion Council’

The Plastics Export Promotion Council 2013-14 gave Uflex Ltd. with the Export Award in the Metalized Polyester Film classification on 25th September 2015. The occasion concurred with the jubilee celebration of PLEXCONCIL. The sending out crew in the Indian Plastics Industry is spoken to by The Plastics Export Promotion Council; supported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, and Government of India. Uflex Ltd. has built up quality measures in the packaging business giving the most productive adaptable packaging arrangements over the world at the best value facilitates. After winning the recompense, Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi, CMD, Uflex gathering highlighted the organization's dedication and genuine endeavors to serve the best to its clients regarding creative packaging arrangements and plastic films.

The Export Awards are settled on the premise of the export returns documented by the individuals from the Council. The main two exporters are chosen among those filing returns for a specific item class. Chartered Accountant certificates corroborating and supporting the declared figures finally help the Jury to decide about the winners. Uflex ltd. is widely known and trusted name is the packaging industry and is the largest fully integrated Indian flexible packaging solution provider to a range of clients across industries both in India and overseas. Its market is expanded to more than 140 countries in the world.

Uflex ltd. has achieved considerable success with its state-of-the-art technologies and established benchmarks since its inception. Its excellence and durability quotient is acknowledged in the form of various awards and achievements like DuPont Silver Award 2015, India’s Top 500 Companies 2015 by D&B, The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) Awards and Asia’s Most Promising Brand 2013-14 by World Consulting & Research Corporation in the year 1983.

Uflex arrangements to contribute Rs. 1,000 crore for development

The flexible packaging business sector giant Uflex is developing and differentiating which runs as an inseparable unit with the general development of the packaging industry. Uflex is a packaging brand which has first rate brands as its customer base. The organization is presently wanting to contribute Rs. 1,000 crore over the accompanying two years to grow its operations.

The company has plans on enhancing its capacity and adding more value to its flexible packaging product range spanning liquid and granular materials, as told by a top company official.

Uflex chairman and managing director Ashok Chaturvedi said during an interview that as part of their growth plans, the company has proposed to invest Rs.1,000 crore in the next two years to expand capacity and product range for packaging semi-liquids and liquid materials and powder and granular materials.

Uflex is based at Noida and works multinational with production plants in India, Dubai, Egypt, Mexico, Poland and the US and markets in 85 countries worldwide. Uflex makes polyester chips, plastic films, laminates, inks and adhesives for packaging liquid and solid goods.

Industry Council for Research and Packaging on the Environment (INCPEN) says that flexible packaging helps reduce food wastage to one percent from three percent by increasing its shelf life, especially of vegetables and dairy products.

The 32-year-old firm has plants at Noida in Uttar Pradesh near Delhi, Jammu and in Malanpur in Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh and is now setting up an aseptic plant at Sanand in Gujarat to pack liquid products at Rs.550 crore in first phase.

Chaturvedi said that when they will be fully commissioned in phases over the next two-three years, the Sanand plant will employ about 3,000 people and 90 percent of its production will be to meet domestic demand.

Uflex has many big names as its customers which span across 140 countries of the world. These include P&G, PepsiCo, Tata Global, Mondelez, L' Oreal, Britannia, Haldiram, Amul, Kimberly Clark, Ferro Rocher, Perfetti, GSK, Nestle, Agrotech Foods, Coca Cola, Wrigley and Johnson & Johnson. The company has lately unveiled a range of inks, which are rub-scratch and crinkle resistance and offer good gloss and tape release.

Uflex has developed technology to reprocess mixed plastic waste arising from production process. The technology also reprocesses mixed plastic waste after customers refuse into articles for making durable plastic products.