Author: Riya Kadam

How Packaging Became the Ultimate Brand Statement: Insights from Mondi’s 6th eCommerce Trend Report 71% of consumers now shop online at least once a month, up from 56% last year. 90% favour brands using recyclable, right-sized eCommerce packaging. Only 50% of consumers trust brand’s sustainability claims, underscoring the need for transparency. Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, today announced the results of its sixth annual eCommerce trend report “Sustainability and its impact on packaging and online shopping choices”. This comprehensive study examines trends, attitudes and expectations regarding eCommerce and the impact packaging has on the consumer experience.…

Kaneka Belgium’s Green Planet Beads Gain Official Microplastic-Free Status Under EU Regulation Kaneka Belgium NV is proud to announce that its Kaneka Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet Expanded Beads—type L40N—has been officially excluded from the definition of synthetic polymer microparticles under EU Commission Regulation 2023/2055. Kaneka Green Planet is a 100% biomass-derived biodegradable biopolymer developed by Kaneka, as part of the company’s commitment to providing environmentally friendly solutions that do not rely on petroleum resources. It has shown excellent biodegradability in various environments and decomposes easily in soil and seawater, where it converts into CO 2 and water. Green Planet Expanded…

Golden Electric Evo: Arburg’s Power-Packed Solution for Asia Local To Local: Asia Allrounder Series Golden Electric Evo Electric: Entry-level machines for the Asian market Focus: “Made by Arburg” – cost effective and quickly available Efficient: Up to 50 per cent less energy consumption The Golden Electric Evo series, which has been available since 2024, is fully tailored to Asia. The electric Allrounders combine the “Made by Arburg” quality seal known throughout the global market with unbeatable value for money and short delivery times, making the purchase of an Arburg machine easy, quick and cost effective for Asian customers. It is…

An Exclusive Interview with Anil Kumar Munjal, Director And CEO, Riello Power India Pvt. Ltd. with Modern Plastics India (MPI) Magazine a Part of Modern Plastics Global Network Q: Can you tell us about Riello Power India and your journey in the industry? Riello Power India Pvt. Ltd. is 100% subsidiary of RPS S.p.A, Italy, a globally renowned brand known for manufacturing high quality, reliable, and most efficient UPS solutions. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is in Manesar, Gurgaon, which is equipped with advanced technology to produce best-in-class UPS. We have an extensive sales and service network spanning 26 locations across…

An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Babu Padmanabhan, Managing Director, Steer Engineering Pvt. Ltd. with Modern Plastics India (MPI) Magazine a Part of Modern Plastics Global Network Can you tell us about the core values that guide STEER World? At STEER, we believe that the means are as important as the ends. How we reach our goals is equally important as the goal of ‘Transforming Planet, Regenerating Lives.’ Truthfulness, we believe, is the foundational value on which everything else is built. We also make a conscious effort to make ourselves useful and solve difficult problems all the while ensuring thoughtfulness and…

Arburg’s Flexlift: Revolutionizing Automated Moulded Part Production in Asia For Asia: Flexlift For Automated Production Of Moulded Parts Exclusive: Robotic system specifically for Asia Flexible: Flexlift with loads of 5, 10, or 15 kilograms and one or two vertical axes Reliable, fast, precise: Powerful introduction to automated moulded part production Arburg now offers a linear robotic system designed specifically and exclusively for the Asian market as an entry-level solution for the automated production of moulded parts: the Flexlift – available in six different versions. The vertical-entry robotic system is perfectly adapted to the requirements of customers from Asia. For example,…

Transforming Fuel Stations: A New Era of Customer Experience Oman Oil Marketing Company Opens Three New Café Amazon Branches and Renovates the Ahlain Store in Bousher As part of its efforts to enhance customer experience and elevate retail services at Oman Oil fuel stations, Oman Oil Marketing Company has opened three new Café Amazon branches in Bousher, Al Khuwair 33, and Al Amerat Heights, along with the renovation of an Ahlain store in Bousher. A formal inauguration ceremony was held on 24 February to mark the opening of the new Café Amazon branches and the renovated Ahlain store in Bousher.…

Arburg Showcases Cutting-Edge Solutions at Chinaplas 2025 Customised For Asia: Allrounder E Golden Electric Evo And Flexlift RoboticSystem Local-to-local: Arburg presents interesting technologies for the Asian market at Chinaplas Focus: mobility, medicine and automation General contractor: Arburg provides customers with everything from a single source At Chinaplas from 15 to 18 April 2025 in Shenzhen, China, Arburg will be presenting interesting technologies for the Asian market. At stand F41 in hall 12, two Allrounder E Golden Electric Evo machines will demonstrate reliable LSR processing and the efficient production of medical bulk items. A turnkey system centred around an Allrounder rotary…

An Exclusive Interview With Jasveer Singh Grewal, Chief Executive Officer, Labotek Innovative And Energy Efficient Solution Provider What has been the key to Labotek India’s success in the plastic industry? Our focus on innovation and energy-efficient solutions has been key. We always aim to meet the changing needs of our customers with cutting-edge technology and high-quality products. How do Labotek India’s products help reduce energy consumption for your customers? We design our machines using the State-of-the Art technologies that require less energy to operate. This helps our customers lower their energy bills and being environmentally friendly. Furthermore, all the energy…

Husky Appoints Balaji Suresh as New Chief Operations Officer Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection molding technology and solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Balaji Suresh to Chief Operations Officer (COO). With over two decades of experience in global manufacturing, supply chain, and operational leadership, Balaji brings a wealth of expertise to Husky at a pivotal moment in the company’s growth journey. Balaji joins Husky from L3Harris Technologies, where he served as Vice President of Global Supply Chain, leading enterprise-wide operations and supply chain initiatives. His career is marked by a strong commitment to operational excellence, digital…