UFlex to showcase its sustainable range of products at IndiaCorr

“Our highlights include a single adhesive solution for paper bags covering side, bottom, and handle pasting; water-based inks for QSR and corrugation; and functional water-based coatings offering oil and grease resistance, water resistance, and water repellency. These innovations are designed to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly packaging while delivering superior performance. They cater to a wide spectrum of end-use segments such as paper bags, e-commerce bags, food wraps, food boxes, paper cups, paper-based blister packaging, folding cartons, and corrugated boxes — enabling brands and converters to achieve high-performance packaging with reduced environmental impact,” Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, executive vice-president, Chemicals Business, UFlex.

He added,  “We are delighted to participate in IndiaCorr Expo 2025, a premier platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and exploring the latest industry innovations. As India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solution company, we see the expo as an important opportunity to engage with corrugators, packaging converters, and industry stakeholders. Guided by our core values of trust, innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we aim to showcase how our sustainable, high-performance solutions address the evolving needs of the corrugated packaging ecosystem. The event aligns with our goal to foster collaboration, share technical know-how, and drive value creation for customers.”

According to Srivastava, UFlex solutions address the key challenges faced by corrugators and packaging converters, including sustainability, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and versatility. 

He explained, “Our water-based adhesives, coatings, and inks are eco-friendly, reducing reliance on solvent-based and non-recyclable materials, while innovations such as inner PE replacement coatings for paper cups support the industry’s transition toward a circular economy. Designed for performance and efficiency, our adhesives deliver excellent bonding, fast setting times, and high wet tack for seamless integration into high-speed production lines, while our coatings provide oil, grease, and water resistance to enhance durability and functionality across food packaging and e-commerce applications. All our inks and coatings are FDA-compliant, ensuring safe direct food contact and adherence to stringent food and beverage regulations. With applications spanning corrugated boxes, paper bags, folding cartons, and paper cups, our versatile portfolio empowers converters to meet diverse customer needs while maintaining quality and cost-effectiveness. Collectively, these solutions enable the industry to minimise environmental impact, boost production efficiency, and achieve compliance without compromising on high-performance, value-added packaging.”

Srivastava said the corrugated packaging industry in 2025 is being shaped by several key trends. Sustainability continues to be the biggest driver, with a strong push for eco-friendly solutions, such as UFlex’s water-based adhesives, coatings, and inks. Regulatory compliance is another defining factor, with growing demand for FDA-compliant coatings to meet stringent food safety and environmental standards. Versatility is also shaping the industry, as water-based solutions are increasingly applied across diverse segments such as QSR packaging, corrugation, folding cartons, and paper & board. In addition, innovations in materials, particularly high-performance coatings that offer oil, grease, and water resistance, are enhancing the functionality of corrugated packaging.