DuPont is strengthening its packaging and industrial polymers business in India to address the growing needs of the rapidly expanding Indian packaging market. As a leading provider of packaging solutions, DuPont will focus on developing speciality applications with packaging converters and end-users to come up with solutions, serving specific Indian requirements. Roger Kant, Asia Pacific marketing director, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers said, “With growing middle class incomes, changing demographics and lifestyles,
the need for quality and sophistication of packaging is changing in India. We collaborate with experts across the value chain to focus on meeting emerging consumer needs.”
DuPont highlighted leading industry innovations with the recent winners of the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. Godrej Consumer Products and Classy Kontainers were honoured this year for excellence in enhanced user experience. The conditioner container
from Godrej for Bblunt, a chain of salons, combines functionality with aesthetics for easy dispensation. Sunil Kataria, business head, India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products,
commented, “We wanted our first hair care product line at the salon to convey the essence of the premium Bblunt brand through its bold shape and shine.”
Ultratech Cement, part of the Aditya Birla Group & Uflex were honoured for excellence in technological advancement in the Indian cement industry for developing a Flex Safe Pack, a moisture proof bag specially designed to keep away moisture and water from entering into the bag. Commenting on the award, Amit Ray, group president – Flexible Packaging Division and Allied Businesses, Uflex said, “This award recognizes our continued commitment towards innovation and value addition.”
