Market trends

A decentralised global initiative, World Packaging Day invites industry players, educators, and brands to run seminars, open days, competitions, student activities, and digital campaigns.

The proposed Chemco IPO would be a major packaging sector offering in India, adding to a growing list of manufacturers tapping strong investor demand for industrial listings.

The company’s 300,000+ sq ft complex will feature integrated production lines, high-end camera inspection, and advanced analytical/testing laboratories.

Divestment follows Nestlé’s water sale, shedding slow-growth units to protect margins, focus on coffee/pet care/food.

Association Director General Shailendra Singh said the recycling ecosystem has transformed significantly over the past decade, driven by more investment and world-class technology.

Effective plastic recycling starts with source-separated collection, backed by sustainable finance, licensed operators, reduced informality, inspections, and public awareness.

The results suggest consumers are more willing to recycle when packaging is intuitive and easy to sort.

The investment includes a showroom for testing Epson’s printing and projection products, plus expanded training and in-market servicing capacity.

The Shippers Council of Eastern Africa warns the rules impose extra compliance burdens on exporters using imported packaging whose chemical makeup may not have been audited before.

Imported hollow extrusions arrive at ~US$4,000/tonne, while local manufacturers pay higher prices for aluminium billet, making it hard for recyclers to compete.