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Packaging and labeling industry technological developments

Overview

The packaging and labeling industry is undergoing advancements focused on sustainability, automation, and expanded manufacturing capacity.

Initial developments centered on eco-friendly technologies, such as water-based ink systems for shrink-sleeve printing and low-migration UV-LED inks for food and pharmaceutical sectors. Innovations also included linerless printing systems designed to eliminate backing waste and reduce CO2 emissions in logistics.

Subsequent industry activity has expanded to include significant capital investments in production capacity, such as the development of new metallisers to meet demand for value-added films. The sector is also seeing a rise in high-speed automation for powder-packaging and a shift toward paper-based gable-top packaging to comply with plastic restrictions and consumer health trends.

Entities

Pakcellence · ProPak India · HP · StarPac India · International Packaging Films Limited

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Packaging industry expands through film investment, automation, and sustainable materials

    Packaging firms are advancing through new metallised film investments, high-speed automation machinery, and the growth of sustainable paper-based gable-top packaging in India and international markets.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sustainable innovations advance in packaging and labeling sectors

    New sustainable innovations in packaging and logistics include Actega’s water-based inks and HP-collaborative primers, alongside Cab Produkttechnik’s linerless labeling systems to reduce waste.

Sources

packagingmea.com · packagingsouthasia.com