Packaging

SIG to invest Rs 360 crore on 2nd phase of plant expansion in India

Global packaging solutions provider SIG will invest 40 million euros (around Rs 360 crore) in the second phase to increase capacity of its plant in India, a "key growth market" for the Swiss multinational, a top company official said. With the new tranche of fund infusion, the total investment of SIG at the Ahmedabad-based plant will increase to 130 million euros (around Rs 1,168 crore), including the 90 million euros of investments during the first phase. "Phase II has been activated now, the board has already approved 40 million euros. This confirms that we are in line with our mid-long term plan," SIG President & General Manager, India, Middle East and Africa, Abdelghany Eladib told PTI. Work on the second phase would be completed in the next three years by 2027, he added. Phase I of SIG, a global player in aseptic packaging and filling solutions, has been completed in just 20 months. Its current production capacity at Ahmedabad is 4 billion packs per annum, and with subsequent

Motherson partners with Japan's Sanko for sustainable packaging solutions

Auto components major Motherson on Friday said it has entered into a joint venture with Japan's Sanko, a player in material handling sector to provide sustainable packaging solutions in India and Europe. The joint venture (JV) will contribute to greater efficiencies in material handling with cost reduction in overall logistics spending, Motherson said in a statement. This partnership with Sanko is a strategic, synergistic diversification for the group, Motherson Chairman Vivek Chaand Sehgal said. "We believe that reimagining packaging as an engineered solution versus a simple commodity can bring immense logistics, cost, and value efficiencies to supply chains," he said. More importantly, Sehgal said, "We see this collaboration as another way to support our customers in achieving their sustainability goals." Sanko President Toshihiko Goto said, "We believe we can contribute more to Motherson's and our valuable customers by combining Motherson's strong global presence and our long .

Mamata Machinery IPO to open on Dec 19; price band at Rs 230-243 a share

Packaging machinery manufacturer Mamata Machinery Ltd on Friday fixed a price band of Rs 230-243 per share for its Rs 179 crore initial share sale opening for public subscription on December 19. The public issue will conclude on December 23 and the bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on December 18, the company announced. The Gujarat-based company's initial share sale is entirely an Offer For Sale (OFS) of 73.82 lakh equity shares, by promoters, worth Rs 179.38 crore at the upper end of the price band. Those selling shares under the OFS are -- Mahendra Patel, Nayana Patel, Bhagvati Patel, Mamata Group Corporate Services LLP, and Mamata Management Services LLP. Since it's an OFS, the company will not receive any proceeds from the public issue, and the entire fund will go to the selling shareholders. The company stated that the objective of the initial share sale is to gain the advantages of listing the equity Shares on the stock exchanges. Additionally, the company .

Advent agrees to sell Manjushree Technopack to PAG for nearly $1 billion

With the signing of the sale, Advent will withdraw the IPO application from Sebi, said one of the sources

US packaging firm Amcor Plc to buy Berry in all-stock deal worth $8.43 bn

Berry's shares were up 4.4 per cent before the bell. Amcor shares were up about 1 per cent

Indian entrepreneur sells private arm of UK-based Tails Trading Group

Tails Trading Group, a UK-based supplier of multi-category consumer packaged goods led by an Indian entrepreneur, has announced the sale of its private labelling arm to a large international investor consortium for GBP 395 million. The group's labelling division has been a key supplier of a wide range of products including food and beverages, personal hygiene items, small domestic appliances and household cleaning products, with its diverse client base made up of large retailers, hotels, airlines and regional importers across North America and Europe. Terming this as a strategic move marking a significant milestone in his company's evolution, Siddharth Shankar, CEO of Tails Trading Group, said in a statement this week: We welcome this bid and are confident that the business and its social impact are safe, if not in better hands, with the new management. According to the group statement, the investor consortium is led by energy major NetOil and includes companies from the consumer ..

Packaging stocks rally up to 11% post Q1; Uflex, Polyflex hit 52-week highs

Uflex said the packaging films business gained substantial momentum in Q1FY25 quarter, fueled by improved contribution margin in India

Govt proposes mandatory labelling for bulk pre-packaged commodities

The Consumer Affairs Ministry on Sunday proposed an amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, seeking to mandate the declaration of key information on pre-packaged commodities weighing over 25 kg or measuring more than 25 litres sold in retail markets. The move aims to close a loophole that currently exempts such bulk packages from displaying crucial details like maximum retail price (MRP), best before date, manufacturer information, and country of origin. "It is observed that packaged commodities above 25 kg are also available in the market for retail sale, which is not as per the intention to make all declarations on pre-packaged commodities meant for retail sale," the ministry said in a statement. The proposed amendment would require manufacturers, packers, and importers to provide comprehensive labelling on all pre-packaged goods intended for retail sale, regardless of quantity. This is expected to bring clarity to the industry and aid consumers in ..

Dr Reddy's recalls 8,000 bottles of generic drug in US over packaging error

Dr Reddy's Laboratories is recalling over 8,000 bottles of a generic medication used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ from the US market due to a packaging error, according to the US Food & Drug Administration. The Hyderabad-based drug major is recalling 8,280 bottles of Tacrolimus capsules from the US market for "presence of foreign tablets/capsules" in the affected lot. One 0.5 mg Tacrolimus capsule was found in a bottle of 1 mg Tacrolimus capsules, the USFDA stated in its latest Enforcement Report. The affected lot was produced at Dr Reddy's Bachupally-based plant near Hyderabad. New Jersey-based Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Inc has initiated the nationwide (US) Class II recall on December 15, 2023. As per the USFDA, a Class II recall is initiated in a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. Dr Reddy'

Amazon's products may soon be delivered in recyclable paper packing

Amazon has designed a new machine that makes recyclable, made-to-fit paper packages for products

FSSAI advises QR code in food labels for visually impaired people

The recent directive emphasised on QR code as an effective means to achieve this

FSSAI rules: Here is what packaged food and restaurant menus must mention

The government on November 17, 2020, notified the norms under the Food Safety And Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, for producers, retailers, and servers

Govt proposes printing percentage of 2 key constituents on package front

The Consumer Affairs Ministry has proposed printing the percentage of two or more major constituents used in a commodity visibly on the front side of the packaging for the benefit of consumers, and sought comments from the stakeholders by month-end. This comes as the ministry has observed that many manufacturers, packers and importers are not making important declarations prominently on the front side of the package, which is necessary in the interest of consumers and also violate their consumer right of "Right to be informed". "The declaration of unique selling point/unique selling proposition (USP) of the product on the front side of the package without its percentage of composition is against the consumer rights," the ministry said on its website. In the interest of consumers, the ministry has proposed amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 to include the following sub-rule. In case a commodity contains more than one constituent, "the front side of t

Stock of this smallcap packaging company has zoomed 130% so far in 2022

TCPL is well positioned to cater to the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions from leading brands and continues to support efforts towards facilitating a waste-free world.

Edible oil makers asked to remove packaging temperature from the labels

SEA executive director BV Mehta said that several oil companies in India have been resorting to the unfair practice of packing the oil at a higher temperature to reduce the weight

A straw in the wind from packaging company UFlex set to benefit FMCGs

It is gearing up to make the six billion paper straws per annum needed by FMCG companies

Milk prices to remain firm going forward, says Amul MD

Dairy major Amul feels prices will remain "firm" going forward due to increased pressure from energy, logistics and packaging costs, a top official said on Tuesday

TCPL Packaging surges 14%, hits 52-week high on healthy outlook

The acquisition of COPPL has strengthened TCPL's diverse portfolio with the foray into the high-potential rigid boxes space targeting the growing smartphone & electronics industry.

Environment ministry notifies guidelines on EPR on plastic packaging

Taking forward the clarion call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eliminate single-use plastics, the environment ministry has notified comprehensive guidelines on EPR on plastic packaging

B2B packaging solutions startup DCGpac.com raises Rs 5 cr in pre-series A

DCGpac, which has sold over 200 million products across India so far, is growing more than 15 per cent month-on-month by revenue. It turned EBITDA positive this September