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  Unveils VYOM, a ground-breaking Concept BOPET Film & Latest Innovations in BOPET Products that’s set to Redefine the Polyester Industry. Chicago, USA, October 14, 2018: FlexFilms is scaling newer heights with VYOM, a revolutionary futuristic technology Concept BOPET Film, it is presenting for the very first time for its visitors and customers at Pack Expo being hosted in Chicago from October 14 – October 17, 2018. Flex Films Booth at Pack Expo is also showcasing a product portfolio of its latest innovations in BOPET Films – which range from high barrier films; more efficient films; and ones that are more sustainable too – all manufactured with its own proprietary technology. At the mecca of packaging industry Pack Expo, here is what industry professionals from around the world can witness at FlexFilms Booth #N-5767: 1) VYOM ( व्योम | v-yo-m) – The Centre stage at FlexFilms Booth at Pack Expo has been taken by a cutting edge Concept BOPET Film that uses an advanced proprietary...

  December 03, 2018, Elizabethtown, Kentucky (USA): Flex Films, the global film manufacturing arm of Uflex, has been granted United States Patent covering entire categories of Formable Films that include one or more BOPET layers used in Alu Alu blister packaging. The patent US 10131122 was issued to Flex Films (USA) Inc on November 20, 2018 for a period of 20 years, lending a competitive advantage to the Films Business of the company over its opponents in cold formed pharmaceutical packaging industry. With the patent issuance, the company gets exclusive right of manufacturing & sale of this special BOPET film in US, Europe and India. This patent has a uniqueness of forming characteristic of BOPET film in Z direction during packaging application. With this innovation in pharma packaging and particularly for Alu-Alu blister laminate structure, BOPET film has completely replaced the carcinogenic PVC. When PVC is recycled or reprocessed, it releases poisonous gases like Dioxin ...

  December 19, 2018, Noida (India): Primary Packaging plays an important role in the pharma industry, where its purpose ranges beyond providing barrier protection to creating unique brand identity, brand protection and patient communication. The global pharma packaging industry is booming with modernization, courtesy several drivers in the technology innovation segment, with India being the hub of Pharma. At the recently held CPHI India in Greater Noida, a gathering of Pharma manufacturers and professionals from across the world, Indian flexible packaging giant Uflex steered the path of innovation by unveiling a portfolio of its latest products in pharma packaging – Fast Tear Strip Foil, PET based Cold Form Blister, Child Resistant & Senior Friendly Foil and Branding Solutions – for pharmaceutical companies. Read More

  January 09, 2019, Noida (India): Uflex was recognized with seven awards at the recently concluded SIES SOP STAR AWARDS 2018 for packaging innovation and product development. In its endeavor to support and encourage the packaging sector, The SIES School of Packaging announced the awards for excellence in packaging with emphasis on Innovation, Creativity, Development and New Concepts. The eminent jury members followed a strict judging criteria based on innovation & creativity, graphic design & improved aesthetics, user friendliness & new developments, thus recognizing the R&D efforts of Uflex in developing newer materials, forms, process, machinery and technology in the field of packaging. Read More

  January 21, 2019, Noida (India): Governor of Kentucky State in USA The Honourable Matt Bevin, yesterday paid a visit to the Noida Plant of Indian flexible packaging giant Uflex Ltd which is the home to FlexFilms’ plant situated in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Welcomed by the senior leadership of the company, Governor Bevin was given an introduction about Uflex and its businesses following which he enjoyed a tour of the Film Business plant. Governor Bevin interacted with the team and gained insights into the manufacturing operations and technology. During the plant visit, Governor Matt Bevin stated, “Uflex has a significant presence in Kentucky through its Flex Films USA facility. Our visit to Uflex Ltd’s offices in India was beneficial at many levels. We were able to deepen our relationship with this prestigious company during our visit, and we look forward to helping Uflex expand their presence in Kentucky in the months and years ahead.” Read More

13 August 2019, Noida, U.P (India): Uflex Ltd, India’s largest multinational Flexible Packaging Company, today declared its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 and reported. The Consolidated Revenue grew by 3.6% to INR 1982 cr in Q1 and EBITDA rose by 8.7% to INR 277.3 cr Y-o-Y. On standalone basis, the revenue increased by 2.23% to INR 1051 crore and EBITDA jumped by 11.7% to INR 132.6 crore. The consolidated net profit dropped by 3.6% Y-o-Y to 90.7 crore for Q1 FY2019-20, due to higher tax provision. Talking about the earnings, Rajesh Bhatia, Group CFO at Uflex Limited Said, “This quarter while our Total Production volume was almost constant at 100814 MT Y-o-Y basis, Packaging production volume was up by 4.8% Y-o-Y to 21018 MT.” He continued, “To optimally use our film line capacity, we are shifting one of our BOPET Film manufacturing line from UAE to Russia, since the production from this line was already largely dedicated to markets in Russia & CIS countries. This will...