UFlex Blog - Flexible Packaging Industry in India

If there were binoculars to decode the future of packaging on the trends we all are observing today, it would not be difficult to say that technology that authenticates, and materials that are eco-friendly are set to traverse the future of packaging to an entirely unimaginable territory. The sector is going through a massive shift, be it the use of mono-materials, Biodegradable Packaging materials, digitalization of packaging, the advent of innovative user-friendly packaging structures, and increase in eco-conscious consumers. However, the challenge for businesses remains to accommodate consumer expectations while finding the middle ground between the e-commerce boom, technology, sustainability, and delivering smart Flexible Packaging solutions. 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...