Packaging South Asia

07/03/2026

James Cropper Paper & Packaging, Britain’s master papermakers with over 180 years of heritage, has partnered with century-old sustainable waste management company Biffa to produce Whitney the Wasteater and the Wrong Bite, a playful new children’s storybook designed to encourage proper recycling habits and community engagement.



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James Cropper Paper & Packaging, Britain’s master papermakers with over 180 years of heritage, has partnered with century-old sustainable waste

05/03/2026

The Japanese press manufacturer Miyakoshi now offers its flexible film inkjet press, the MJP Advanced, in a choice of two widths: the original 30x that takes media up to 790mm; and a new 45x that can take films up to 1100mm with a print width of 1050mm.



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The Japanese press manufacturer Miyakoshi now offers its flexible film inkjet press, the MJP Advanced, in a choice of two widths: the original 30x that takes

02/03/2026

At PlastIndia 2026 in New Delhi, Luk Plastcon introduced Metallocal, a patent-pending calcium carbonate-based masterbatch developed for multilayer blown film applications, positioning it as a cost-effective alternative to metallocene and LDPE in flexible packaging.



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At PlastIndia 2026 in New Delhi, Luk Plastcon introduced Metallocal, a patent-pending calcium carbonate-based masterbatch developed for multilayer blown film applications, positioning it as a cost-effective alternative to metallocene and LDPE in flexible packaging.

02/03/2026

At PlastIndia 2026, IEEC showcased a number of products from its portfolio. Rohit Deshpande, the owner of IEEC Power Electronics, explained the company’s capabilities and strengths. “IEEC is a 58-year-old company with strong roots in surface treatment systems. The company’s expertise covers corona, plasma, and ozone technologies for both two-dimensional and three-dimensional applications.



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At Plast India 2026, IEEC showcased a number of products from its portfolio. Rohit Deshpande, the owner of IEEC Power Electronics, explained the company’s capabilities and strengths.

02/03/2026

At Plast India 2026, Acme Rolltech highlighted its growing leadership in ceramic anilox technology and signalled its entry into specialty embossing rollers. Sandeep Sharma, director at Acme Rolltech, saind that what began as a focused play in ceramic anilox technology, has evolved into a broader surface-engineering capabilities.

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At Plast India 2026, Acme Rolltech highlighted its growing leadership in ceramic anilox technology and signalled its entry into specialty embossing rollers.

23/02/2026

DataLase, a global supplier of laser printing solutions, has introduced a revolutionary clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles. The AIPIA member says Brands worldwide are accelerating moves towards label-free packaging to reduce waste, improve recyclability and meet tightening sustainability targets.



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23/02/2026

The HeiConnect Conference in Mumbai on 29 January was an excellent event. The company appears to have decided to leverage its strong foothold in the country and its extensive portfolio as an integrator and full solutions provider.



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The HeiConnect Conference in Mumbai on 29 January was an excellent event. The company appears to have decided to leverage

23/02/2026

At PlastIndia, Kirti Panchal, managing director of Echaar Equipments, presented the company’s latest advancements in the company’s CI flexo press. He spoke about a newly developed in-line coating and printing solution integrated with the Flexosmart HR 300 CI flexo press.



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Kirti Panchal, managing director of Echaar Equipments, presented the company’s latest advancements in CI flexo technology

23/02/2026

At the recent Pamex event in Mumbai, Becker India highlighted its local manufacturing. “Last year in September, we started Make in India,” Milind Bhalerao, managing director of Becker India, said. The company has begun to produce a specific range of pumps locally, initially catering to Indian customers.

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At the recent Pamex event in Mumbai, Becker India highlighted its local manufacturing.

20/02/2026

Glass packaging in India is witnessing steady growth, driven mainly by the food and beverage, liquor, and pharmaceutical sectors. As consumers, brands, and regulators move to reduce plastic use, the shift toward alternative recyclable materials is also fueling this segment's growth.



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20/02/2026

The Global Rotogravure Association (GRA) hosted its GRA Talks Factory program at Pelican’s manufacturing facility in Rajkot on February 13, 2026, bringing together industry leaders, brand owners, converters, and technical experts for a day of knowledge exchange and live demonstrations focused on rotogravure printing and flexible packaging.



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19/02/2026

At PlastIndia 2026 in New Delhi, Ranesh Bajaj, director of Vinsak, highlighted the company’s push into connected packaging, short-run production solutions and expanding global engagement, especially with the company’s wholly owned Rotatek subsidiary in Barcelona. At the same time, Bajaj highlighted the shift in the mindset of Indian packaging converters to more structured capital investment in new technology.



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