Author: Namrata Devkota
JRD Polymers – Delivering Material Solutions Through Technical Expertise Can you share something about JRD Polymers and its association with the Indian Plastic Industry? JRD Polymers has been associated with the plastics and chemical industry, with a focus on distribution, technical support, and building long-term relationships between global material manufacturers and customers in India. Our role is not limited to supplying a material. We try to understand the customer’s application, processing requirements, and challenges, and then connect them with the right material and technical solution. Over the years, this approach has helped us build strong relationships across the value chain.…
Simulation-Powered Blow Moulding: From Concept to Market Faster At PACK EXPO International 2026, Blow Moulding Technologies (BMT) will demonstrate how packaging manufacturers can accelerate bottle development, reduce costly trial-and-error testing and bring products to market faster through an integrated approach combining simulation, process measurement and physical validation. Taking place at McCormick Place in Chicago from 18 to 21 October, PACK EXPO International brings together packaging and processing professionals to explore the latest technologies and developments shaping the sector. Combining specialist stretch blow moulding expertise with virtual modelling and real-world validation, BMT helps manufacturers better understand material behaviour, forming processes and…
ZAHORANSKY Plans German Site Restructuring, Up to 120 Jobs Affected ZAHORANSKY AG is planning further measures to future-proof the ZAHORANSKY Group at its German sites. The family-owned technology company based in the Black Forest, whose business areas include machinery, mold and plant engineering for the brush industry as well as medical technology, is considering reducing its workforce by up to 120 positions at its Todtnau and Freiburg sites. With this step, the company is responding to persistently challenging market conditions and aims to adapt its cost structure to the current economic environment. This is intended to safeguard the long-term competitiveness…
Better Packaging, Less Waste: Ceresana Event on Bio-Based Packaging Sustainable packaging is no longer just a “nice-to-have”: The first provisions of the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) have been in effect throughout Europe since mid-August. Requirements for circularity, recycling, and composting will be gradually tightened over the next few years, as will disclosure requirements and threshold limits for hazardous substances. Many companies now have to adapt or completely reorient themselves. What solutions does bio-based packaging offer in this regard? Ceresana’s “Future of BioPackaging 2026” event on October 1, 2026 enables stakeholders and users, decision-makers and experts in the…
Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd announces ₹15 Crore capacity expansion at Kurnool plant Adds 14,000 MT capacity in Chlorinated Paraffins Project to deliver ~₹100 crore in annual top-line revenue at full capacity, backed by strong off-take visibility Leading specialty chemicals manufacturer Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd, a flagship company of the Shiva Group of Industries, announced a strategic capacity expansion of 14,000 MT at its flagship manufacturing facility in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The expansion, involving a capex of approximately ₹15 crore, focuses on scaling production within the company’s core Chlorinated Paraffins (CP) product category. Commercial production from the expanded line is scheduled…
Smart Water, Greener Future: How TOM® and ecoFITTOM® are redefining sustainable infrastructure All over the world, countries are facing a common challenge: ensuring access to clean water while reducing the environmental impact of infrastructure. As climate change places increasing pressure on natural resources, investing in efficient and sustainable water networks has become more important than ever. At Molecor, sustainability is more than a commitment; it is a core principle that drives innovation. Through its advanced OPVC (oriented PVC) technology, the company develops hydraulic solutions that support the transition towards more resilient and environmentally responsible infrastructure. This approach is closely aligned…
Every Process. Every Product. Every Time- Quality First Arun Plasto Moulders (India) Pvt. Ltd. — known in industry circles as APPL — is the flagship manufacturing enterprise of the Saro Group of Companies, one of India’s most diversified and respected private business groups. Headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the Saro Group traces its origins to 1984, when founder Mr. P. Marimuthu established Arun Enterprises at the Guindy Industrial Estate to manufacture plastic processing machinery. That foundational business, now more than four decades old, continues to export to 32 countries worldwide — a quiet testimony to the enduring quality standards the…
HIPLEX 2026 Roadshow Highlights India’s Growing Plastics Manufacturing Ecosystem Plastic isn’t waste until we waste It: HIPLEX 2026 to Demonstrate Circular Economy Live: Plastic Industry veterans Watch Plastic Waste turn into roads, homes and T-Shirts at HIPLEX 2026: Experts The roadshow for HIPLEX 2026, India’s third largest plastics exhibition held, setting the stage for one of the country’s biggest plastics industry events. The roadshow was inaugurated by Dhannarapu Srinivas Gupta, Superintendent of Police – Vigilance & Enforcement, stated Telangana Andhra Plastics Manufacturers Association (TAAPMA) in a press note issued in the city today. HIPLEX 2026 will be held from August…
PLAST 2026: Inspiring Beyond Boundaries The twentieth edition of PLAST, the international exhibition dedicated to the plastics and rubber industry, successfully ended on June 12th at Fiera Milano, Rho. Four intense days of exhibition confirmed the event’s role as a benchmark for the sector, decisively overcoming the cautious outlook of the eve in a global geopolitical and macroeconomic context marked by severe uncertainties, trade tensions, and instability in international markets. The final figures certify the success of the event: 35,000 attendees – with a significant share of foreign visitors equal to 25%, coming from 110 countries – and over 1,000 exhibiting…
UFlex To Introduce Future-Ready Sustainable Tube Solutions At CMPL Expo 2026 FlexiTubes, the tube packaging division of UFlex, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company will showcase its latest sustainable, high-performance tube packaging innovations at CMPL Expo 2026, one of India’s leading exhibitions for the tube and packaging industry. The event will be held from May 4 to May 6, 2026, at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai. At this year’s edition, UFlex will showcase its FlexiTubes portfolio—crafted at the intersection of aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability—to elevate how brands engage with consumers across beauty and personal care, oral…