The Bengaluru plant will manufacture the company’s entire packaging equipment range, from filling and labelling machines to complete turnkey bottling lines.
The full scope covers end-to-end execution, including validating the FCN system’s performance guarantees and providing technical support staff throughout installation and commissioning.
The new port, Georgia’s third, allows containers to go straight onto trains and be processed nearer their destination, cutting congestion and transport costs.
The factory is now testing machinery and expected to start production shortly.
The launch extends a decade-long packaging partnership between the two companies. Ocean Potion GM Rasheda Jackson said Amcor has been a great partner for years, and the work on the new mineral sunscreen line was no different.
Innovia’s new capabilities enable films with different coatings on each side, including proprietary print and adhesive-receptive layers, both essential for high-performance label constructions.
The facility consolidates digitally printed pouches, roll stock, and labels under one roof, removing the need for brands to coordinate multiple suppliers across formats.
The multilane vertical sachet machine boosts productivity by packaging multiple sachets at once, using servo-driven auger fillers for precise weight control.
Muoto products are formed directly from wet wood pulp, skipping intermediate steps, to create a lightweight, stiff material ideal for demanding food serving and packaging applications.
A key component is the Krones Varioline packer, which processes multipacks, trays, and wraparounds on a single platform, allowing Octopi to expand co-manufacturing while maintaining large-scale efficiency.