UFlex Blog - Flexible Packaging Industry in India

The power of proper packaging has significantly risen over time, since as eager as customers are to see what’s inside, that first glimpse of the product might just be the difference between long-term brand loyalty or a disappointed customer base. Brands have upped their packaging game, realizing that not only high-quality products but also the right packaging, is the key to great customer satisfaction. Whether bought online or through in-store shopping, the packaging is a buyer’s first impression of the product that often leads to representing the product and the brand as a whole. Product Packaging plays a vital role in building brand recognition and heavily influences consumer buying behaviour an aspect of production and marketing that shouldn’t be overlooked. Packaging in general caters to many needs including but not limited to protection, improved usability, providing information and safety. Furthermore, the right packaging with relevant info-graphics a quintessential design with ...

With the growth in consumer needs and other factors such as increase in purchasing power, the global rigid packaging market is set to surpass $800 bn by 2024. However, the world is currently witnessing a shift of focus towards greater convenience and sustainability. Today consumers prefer product packaging that offers portability, resealability, convenience,and is made of sustainable materials. This set of preference is resulting in speedy transition from rigid to Flexible Packaging Solutions and formats. The Flexible Packaging market is likely to grow at 3.95% growth rate to reach $299 Billion by 2024 as brands look to reduce production costs and enjoy the competitive advantage of Flexible Packaging over Rigid Packaging . Read more

Water-based inks mark the trend of future of printing to a territory of sustainability. As per a study by verified market research, global water-based ink market is projected to reach USD 13.36 billion in 2028, growing at a CAGR of 4%.This healthy growth rate signifies the increased focus on safety and sustainability that the packaging and manufacturing industry is assuming. Its unique formulation has also allowed manufacturers to deliver supreme quality print impressions that gives their product a unique appearance while abiding by the environmental protocols. That is why a large number offamous brands across sectors have adopted use of water-based inks to create outstanding impressions while leaving no bad impression in the ecosystem. Let’s take a closer look at how these advantages can help you stay on the top. Read more

  It is important for us to emphasize is that we use robots just as tools to eliminate repetitive tasks. Modern robots can surpass humans in some procedures, but in tasks such as hiring, humans still hold the edge. Q- What is the value of Wellness of your workforce? What steps are you taking for it in your organization? Employee wellness at Uflex is not just a nice to have factor, it is the key to keeping employees engaged and productive. I have always believed that higher productivity is brought about when employees enjoy a heightened state of mind and body. Thus we have always given utmost priority to employee well-being. At Uflex, we do multiple activities to help employees stay fit & healthy. We have our medical doctors in each of our manufacturing locations, we provide free regular medical check-ups, organize eye camps and distribute free of cost spectacles, organize health talks by specialist doctors etc. We also put special emphasis on providing wholesome meals to our em...

FLEXMETPROTECT™ is now placed under state of the art optical surface inspection technology and defect classification system that reveals and quantifies defects with the help of the newly launched Web Metalized Surface Inspection System. The system checks the entire web and allows for rapid and accurate detection of defects on the film. The Web Metalized Surface Inspection System is located in a strategic part of the slitting process just near to the winding roll comprised of smart, line-scan cameras that can analyze 100% of the web for defects in real time. Speaking about the Inspection system, Mr. Deepak Mehta, Technical Manager at Flex Films (USA) Inc. said, “The Web Metalized Surface Inspection System will address any defect related to metal deposition such as the areas with high defect density or those having Periodic defect or the ones with Continuous defect and even Contamination. The system measures and records the data in real time at very high web speed, generating a comprehen...

  The outbreak of Covid-19 has lowered the pace of the world economy. From global unrest to economic downfall, every country across the world has struggled throughout the year to implement contingency plans. Not just nations, even the common people developed a habit to adhere to safety protocols and have changed their lifestyle. Consumers didn’t just elevate their hygiene standards but also started to pick packed products and stay away from unpacked products. This strengthened the role of packaging with new trends in our daily lives. Packaging plays an important role in building a brand’s identity and in our daily life, but with changing times it is doing much more than that. The global pandemic has changed the way consumers engage with products. Online shopping has gained impetus as it limits the physical engagement of several consumers at the store. Packaging ensures the safety of the product and has marked much more important for itself than just an outer covering for the packed...