Uflex stole the show with six awards at the recent IFCA STAR AWARDS 2018 with special emphasis on innovation, graphics, creativity, branding and R&D.
IFCA Star Awards is a prestigious award for the Flexible Packaging & Carton Packaging industries that provides the packaging sector with a platform to showcase innovative minds in the industry and recognise their continuous efforts through development of pioneering products and technology.
The distinguished jury members who have carved a niche for themselves in the Packaging and FMCG industry helped IFCA to examine all the submissions and identify the winning entries.
Uflex won the award for:
| Sr No. | Product | Category | Description |
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1 |
Purina Pro Plan-Pet food bag – stand-up bag having easy open-ability
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Flexible Packaging (Innovations & Creativity including Shapes, New applications, New forms) |
A laminate converted to Side Gusseted ‘K’ Seal stand-up bag having easy open-ability with Laser Scoring and carefully designed vents to remove excess air inside the bag. This is the first 2ply laminate which has been introduced for a bulk bag of 14 Kgs. |
| 2 |
Rasna Fruit Juice Concentrate-Profile Pouch – Shaped profile pouch with spout and handle |
Flexible Packaging (Innovations & Creativity including Shapes, New applications, New forms) |
The stand-up pouch made from high barrier laminate with unique shape and spout. The design feature includes spill free ease in dispensing and complete use of product. |
| 3 |
Beach Magic – High Barrier Tube for Sunblock Lotion |
Best Branding through Packaging for FMCG, Pharma and other consumer product industries. |
A unique personal product in flexi tube, with high graphic reproduction in a matte surface, which provides premium aesthetics with sharp images. |
| 4 |
Kurkure Shahi Twist Keen – Quad pack with Easy Open Solution |
Structural innovations, Graphic Designs |
A Premium Snack with Quad Pack Format for greater visibility in Retail Shelves and with Easy Tear through Laser scoring providing user convenience. |
| 5 |
Forest Essential Shampoo – Premium Matte Finish with Hot stamping |
Best Branding through Packaging for FMCG, Pharma and other consumer product industries. |
A uniquely created flawless white tube with sharp printing and silver stamping that enhances the brand prominence and makes it premium in the shelves. |
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6 |
Oshea Herbals – Premium Tube for Personal product
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Best Branding through Packaging for FMCG, Pharma and other consumer product industries. |
A wide format 360 printing in different shades represent a range of products. The pastel shades created identifies products and have excellent consumer attraction. |
Expressing pleasure on this recognition, Uflex CMD Ashok Chaturvedi commented: “Product development is an ever-evolving and fluid process under the banner of Uflex. I am whole-heartedly grateful to IFCA for acknowledging the efforts of Uflex in the contemporary packaging domain and encouraging our dedicated team of researchers and their creativity in building innovative products that address each customer’s requirement, helping them create a deeper connection with the customer and boost sales.
“I am sure that this award will give us some ammunition to continue growing and creating newer, superior products.”