UFlex has grown from strength to strength with large manufacturing capacities of packaging films and packaging products providing end-to-end solutions to clients across 150 countries spanning USA, Canada, South America, UK, Europe, CIS countries, South Africa and other African countries, Middle East and the South Asian countries. Since its inception in 1985, it has turned into an over billion dollar turnover company with 9000+ workforce focusing on trust, value creation for customers, quality innovation and customer satisfaction. Over the last three decades, UFlex has earned an irreproachable reputation defining the contours of the ‘Packaging Industry’ in India and overseas. Up until then, UFlex had recycled almost 30,000 metric tons of plastic waste per year with a target to reach 100,000 metric tons. In the long run, this cooperation would carve out a significant position in the Indian market for mutual business success,” he says.Įarlier this year, UFlex had launched a host of flexible packaging solutions focused on brand optimization, user experience and environmental sustainability. “By combining our significant knowledge and strengths, we are enthusiastic to work together to promote and execute sustainable solutions.
Meanwhile, Pierre Mousson, managing director at Tembo Paper, says with global restrictions on single-use plastics changing, a long-term solution is urgently required.
We aim to produce 2.4 billion straws annually,” adds Sharma. “We aim to attain 100 million straw production in the first month and raise it to 200 million in the next couple of months. We are constantly looking for strategic ways to improve the environmental performance of our products and create avenues for superior, convenient, and sustainable packaging.” “With the launch of U-shaped paper straws, we are ready to change the dynamics of the industry.
UFlex Asepto says it sets up the world’s fastest and India’s first U-shape paper straw line for aseptic liquid packages. Regulation complianceĬommenting on the launch of the new line, Sharma says: “In the wake of prohibitions on the use of single-use plastic coming into force across the world, including Indian government upholding its decision to not exempt some plastic straws from the impending ban, this move by UFlex is not just significant but also timely.” UFlex paper straws will be food grade, moisture-resistant and made from environmentally sustainably sourced papers, which are 100% recyclable. The U-Shape paper straws will be available in 145 mm and 165 mm sizes and be attached to and utilized for portion packs for juices and other beverages. UFlex-Asepto is importing the machinery and equipment from Dutch technology company Tembo Paper. Our U-shape paper straw is food-grade, moisture resistant, sustainable and compatible to aseptic liquid cartons for portion packs.” The flexible packaging material solution and polymer science company’s paper straw manufacturing line will employ fully automated Dutch technology, delivering a production capacity of approximately 2.4 billion straws annually.Īshwani Kumar Sharma, president and CEO, Aseptic Liquid Packaging Business, UFlex, tells PackagingInsights: “Paper straws are environmentally friendly products and 100% recyclable and renewable. UFlex is setting up India’s first U-shaped paper straw manufacturing line for its aseptic liquid packaging business at its packaging plant in Sanand, Gujarat, India.
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