India's Umasree Texplast partners with Brazil's Packem and produces 100% sustainable FIBC / Jumbo Bags from recycled PET/PCR. The project gives a massive enhancement to India's sustainability quotient and adds a jewel to the crown of the MAKE IN INDIA global campaign. The project completely reimagines Big Bag manufacturing, makes India self-reliant, and positions it as a hub for exports in this segment. It also reimagines the way plastic and plastic waste have been looked at for decades; the technology and methodology applied are among the unique innovations the country witnesses in the domain of sustainable bulk packaging. Along with achieving technological advancement, the project redefines the role of a corporation in bringing wider ecological and social benefits.
Know MoreTo achieve our sustainability goals, to orient all our actions towards circularity and to contribute to the Government of India's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) initiatives, we actively implement
As a packaging manufacturer, Packem Umasree feels responsible to address the challenges of the industry and find technological solutions that reimagine its relationship with the environment. The company will take multiple initiatives with the goal of waste elimination and environment-nurturing development. This approach is called WEEN.
The packaging of the future must be 100% made from renewable or recycled materials through a production process that uses renewable energy and that after being used, fulfilling its purpose, returns to recycling and is renewed.
Know MorePackem Umasree has set up a new production unit in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, producing 100% sustainable FIBC/Jumbo Bags. The company is sourcing PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) PET bottles, is converting them into Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) flakes, and is employing the latest technology to transform these 100% rPET flakes into high-performance fabrics for packaging.
Umasree has been at the forefront of providing customized FIBC/Jumbo Bag solutions for over 15 years. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, it produces 3.50 million big bags per year. As the world changes and climate action becomes urgent, there is a growing demand for solutions that reduce the carbon footprint. With the rPET project now active in India, Umasree leverages new technologies and contributes significantly to the environment by providing sustainable packaging solutions to its customers worldwide.
Packem has units in Brazil, employs over 1,000 people, and produces 6.0 million big bags per year. With the rPET project, it creates more than 700 new direct jobs. Packem's commitment to sustainability intensified in late 2019 when it was acquired by the current promoters. Renewed, the company invests heavily in ESG actions and leads as a pioneer in the global market.