Neopac India has recently won the IFCA Star Awards in the Structural Innovation & Graphic Design category for a personal care tube. Here’s what you need to know.
Neopac India, a global leader in tube packaging for cosmetics and healthcare, and part of the Switzerland-based Hoffmann Neopac Group, has won the prestigious IFCA Star Award from the Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA).
The recognition came in the “Structural Innovation & Graphic Design” category. It was for a personal care tube developed for Kheoni Forest Bathing Natural Skin Lotion. This award highlights creativity, design, and innovation in flexible packaging solutions for 2024.
The IFCA Star Awards
The Awards serves as a prestigious platform to foster creativity and continuous improvement in the Flexible and Carton Packaging industries. It sees widespread participation from packaging material manufacturers and end users. The platform offers them an opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions and gain recognition.
The Award-Winning tube
The award-winning tube incorporates Neopac’s innovative PaperX laminate, which contains 80% fibre in the tube sleeve. This advanced material significantly reduces plastic content by 32% while lowering the product’s carbon footprint. Additionally, the tube is 11% lighter as compared to traditional 5-layer co-ex tubes with 500 microns. It showcases a breakthrough in lightweight, eco-conscious packaging.
A thin plastic layer infused with EVOH further enhances the tube by providing exceptional barrier protection. It ensures that it maintains its premium functionality and visual appeal. This achievement reflects Kheoni’s commitment to merging sustainability with high-performance packaging design.
“The lightweight structure and significant plastic reduction of our PaperX laminate work together to minimize the carbon footprint without compromising aesthetics or functionality,” said Neopac India.
From the Leadership Desk
Vishal Gupta, Marketing Manager at Neopac India, expressed his excitement about the accolade:
“We are thrilled to have won an IFCA Star Award for our PaperX tube. This recognition underscores our dedication to creating innovative, sustainable, and visually compelling packaging solutions that deliver exceptional value to both our brand partners and the environment.”
Neopac India’s achievement underscores its mission to push the boundaries of sustainability in the packaging industry, setting a benchmark for eco-friendly innovation and design excellence.
