Biodegradable Plastic to Revolutionise the Packaging Industry: Ashok Chaturvedi, CMD, Uflex Ltd
March 07, 2019, New Delhi: Shri Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Minister for Commerce and Industries, Govt. of India along with Ashok Chaturvedi, CMD, Uflex Ltd inaugurated the 1st Global Conference on Plastic & Packaging today. The two day conference is the first ever forum for discussion on packaging & plastics being held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Suresh Prabhu addressed the gathering and emphasised on the contribution of Packaging Industry in the global market. He said, “Packaging is the very first impression that a consumer gets about a product before seeing the content of the packet. It will play a key role in creating demand for other products as well.”
Uflex Showcases the Finest in Packaging Products & Recycling Solution at IndiaPlast 2019
March 04, 2019, Noida (India): Uflex Booth at IndiaPlast 2019 captivated the attention of exhibitors, customers and visitors by showcasing a mix of innovative launches and proven products from its various businesses. The 5 day exhibition held at IndiaExpo Centre in Greater Noida was inaugurated on Feb 28 2019 in the presence of Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog and Ashok Chaturvedi, CMD, Uflex amongst other dignitaries and concluded today.
Amongst the array of revolutionary products on display from Uflex, what became the centre of interest at IndiaExpo was a Live Demonstration of Uflex Recycling Machine at the Green Pavilion of PMMAI. The pavillion showed how Multi-layer Packaging (MLP) Waste is recycled into pellets through a fairly simple method. The subsequent process of pellets being manufactured into useful Industrial & Household Products was showcased simultaneously. Essential products manufactured from recycled pellets like benches, floor and wall tiles, ladder etc. were displayed at the booth highlighting how multi-layer plastic waste can not only be recycled, but also re-used.
Flex Films (USA) Scores Three Wins at AIMCAL 2019 Awards
Association of International Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL) recognizes FlexFilms USA for three of its revolutionary BOPET films:
1. 2019 Technical Excellence for High Barrier BOPET film PET-F-HBP-M with superior gas barrier that offers high moisture and oxygen barrier for Food Packaging applications.
2. 2019 Product Excellence Award to metalized, ultra-thin and ultra-high yield BOPET film F-TBF-M-08, with high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which is applicable for metalised balloons
3. Excellence in Sustainability for 90% Post-Consumer Recycled-content (PCR) BOPET barrier film available in metallized (F-PCR/M) and clear aluminum-oxide coated (F-PCR/A) structures. This film represents a 75% reduction in carbon footprint versus virgin BOPET grades.
Pic: Team FlexFilms led by Vijay Yadav collects the award