Logistics & Supply Chain

The design principles included in V7 were developed by the AIP and globalised by the WPO, and apply to all certified organisations involved in the design of primary packaging and packaging materials.

The program expansion, which aligns with RecyClass’s Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification standard, allows businesses to validate recycled-content claims.

Every product includes a unique QR code and digital traceability record providing verified information on material origin, processing journey and environmental impact.

Under the partnership, Itochu Metals will collect used Daikin commercial air conditioners, oversee dismantling and separation of components such as heat exchangers and motors, and coordinate with specialised scrap processors to recover high-purity aluminium, iron and copper.

The acquisition extends Canpac’s presence in the specialty, gift, and premium packaging segment, transitioning the company from a regional folding carton player to a diversified packaging platform serving Indian consumer brands.

The combined entity delivers an integrated capability set spanning the full roll lifecycle.

The partnership strengthens local access to linerless labelling systems as demand grows for packaging formats that can improve production efficiency and reduce material use.

The company’s release liner materials also serve a wide range of end-use segments, including composites, food, graphics, industrial and medical applications, with production across Europe and North and South America.

AAI has proposed retaining the current 2.5% Basic Customs Duty on all aluminium scrap until BIS standards are notified and grade-wise HSN codes are introduced.