Logistics & Supply Chain

The anticipated 2026 deficit of 240,000 ounces is a marked improvement thanks to a 2 percent rise in total supply, driven mainly by a 10 percent increase in recycling as higher prices encourage more scrap recovery.

Polytag’s UV tags are printed onto packaging labels using standard processes, then detected by optical sorting equipment at recycling facilities.

The proposed reform focuses on creating a consistent regulatory framework across all jurisdictions, aligning packaging requirements and reducing fragmentation for businesses operating nationally.

The Minister emphasized that the government will detect factors that could destabilize supply in advance, prepare response measures tailored to product characteristics, and take swift action through cooperation with related ministries.

Both Gandy and Hoffman have spent years learning the business from the ground up, Gandy from customer service to sales leadership, Hoffman from the plant floor to account management.

The African plants will now serve demand across three continents, positioning them as preferred suppliers to European buyers who must demonstrate compliance across their supply chains.

The New Delhi terminal will offer customized inventory tailored to regional demand, a significant edge over relying on imported finished rolls from distant hubs.

The programme offers partners access to Zotefoams’ technical expertise, product training, and market development support.

By reducing fiber per carton, converters produce more units per ton of paperboard, lowering transportation emissions and raw material consumption.

The ideal partner will help bridge the gap between precision-engineered UK manufacturing and the specific demands of African production environments, where equipment must handle diverse container formats and maintain accuracy under variable conditions.