Manipal: "Tapping into the power of two with MUPS"

Manipal Technologies has launched a global packaging company Manipal Utility Packaging Solutions (MUPSPL). This new entity combines Utility Printpack’s businesses and manufacturing operations in Ahmedabad with Manipal’s packaging businesses at Manipal, Chennai, Kenya and Nigeria.

03 Jun 2014 | By PrintWeek India

MUPSPL, the latest inclusion into the diversified portfolio of businesses of The Manipal Group is believed to be a game changer in the packaging business landscape and create unbeatable customer value proposition.

Speaking at the launch of MUPSPL, Gautham Pai, managing director, Manipal Technologies, India’s largest print solutions organization, said, “Packaging solutions are identified as one of our high growth businesses for the future. With MUPSPL, we have built a robust foundation of a global packaging business spanning emerging markets in Asia, Africa and Middle East. Our investment in creating best-in-class capabilities to further reinforce our vision and commitment towards focused growth in the packaging business in India and globally.” 

Manoj Mehta, chairman, Utility Printpack said, “MUPSPL will provide resounding resource to our combined customers in India and over 40 countries worldwide with added manufacturing capacities, capabilities, geographic spread and an unparalleled range of innovative packaging solutions and technologies." 

Abhay Gupte, chief executive officer, Manipal Group, said, "We now have presence, production units, and marketing capabilities in many locations, and a vast base of important clients. I am absolutely proud about the fact that both Manipal and Utility teams have won many awards and several recognitions. I am proud of our legacy and together we'll change the game."

The promoter Manipal Technologies, with over seven decades of print / packaging experience, empowers MUPSPL with technological expertise, operations excellence, product innovation and value-creation for customers in India and globally. MUPSPL will provide customers a unique platform with world-class technology with multi-location production facilities and offer a larger gamut of products and services.