Sustainable Future

Michelman's recently developed PWMR-compliant coating for edible oil packaging is water-based, recyclable, and eliminates the need for nylon or EVOH while still providing oxygen barrier for freshness.

The Michelman Innovation Centre for Coatings will help the entire packaging value-chain implement more sustainable solutions. The Centre includes a packaging incubator and pilot line for packaging structure optimization.

Steve Shifman, Michelman President and CEO, shares his thoughts on the future of India’s emerging flexible packaging market and the opening of the Michelman Innovation Centre for Coatings. Michelman brings over 70 years of experience in water-based technology and is committed to bringing together India’s packaging experts to create sustainable packaging solutions for India.

Shailesh Nema discusses the benefits of sustainable packaging and how the Michelman Innovation Centre for Coatings will help facilitate environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging solutions to India and the surrounding region. Shailesh, Country Manager and Director for Michelman India briefly explains on how all members of the packaging value chain will benefit from Michelman’s water-based flexible packaging technology that includes state-of-the-art heat seal and oxygen barrier coatings.

India’s shifting consumer buying habits and its trend towards more sustainable packaging, are prompting brand owners to create packaging that gets and keeps consumer’s attention, while protecting their products from damage or degradation.

Michelman has a major investment underway in Mumbai, India dedicated to innovating a sustainable future for packaging and you are invited to create your future through collaboration with Michelman at their packaging incubator in Mumbai.