In a landmark step for India’s sustainable packaging and UK–India trade collaboration, Goa-based Rhea Distilleries has become the first Indian brand to launch a spirit in a paper bottle — the Frugal Bottle — for its Fidalgo Premium Cashew Feni.

The announcement coincides with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s trade visit to India on October 9, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade relations following the recently signed UK–India trade deal.

Rajoo Bausano Extrusion Pvt. Ltd., the global pioneer in pipe & profile extrusion lines, is set to create a commanding presence at Plastindia 2026, Hall 6, Booth H6-C1, with its next generation innovations. Reflecting Plastindia 2026’s strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and responsible manufacturing, Rajoo Bausano Extrusion Pvt. Ltd. will highlight its advanced capabilities in intelligent extrusion solutions, reinforcing its commitment to the future of plastics processing.

AGRIPOWER France, founded in 2012 in Saint-Sylvain-d‘Anjou, is an experienced supplier and operator of biogas plants in France. The company stands for technical expertise, partnership-based cooperation and a strong commitment to a sustainable energy future.

Participation in the BIO360 trade fair in Nantes

The companies will also present their joint expertise at the BIO360 trade fair in Nantes. Visitors will be able to meet WELTEC BIOPOWER and AGRIPOWER in person on 11 and 12 February 2026 at stand A70 and find out about current projects and technologies.

  • Revenue growth of 7 percent expected for 2026
  • Companies expect stronger growth in 2027: +10 percent
  • Industry is investing more heavily

Despite uncertainties, the industry is clearly on a growth path: companies are investing specifically in technology, capacity, and new talent – a clear sign of strong demand and great confidence in the future of printed electronics," comments Dr. Klaus Hecker, Managing Director of the OE-A, on the results of the latest Business Climate Survey.

F-HSS is a co-extruded PET film featuring a specially engineered copolymer-based sealant layer. The film is heat-sealable on one side and delivers a seal strength of more than 1.5 kg/inch, while the opposite side is available in either corona-treated or untreated form. This structure allows excellent sealing compatibility with itself as well as APET, RPET, CPET, and PVDC, making it suitable for a wide range of packaging applications requiring strong and consistent seals.

New Delhi, February 6, 2026: UFlex Limited, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, has launched its latest innovation from its chemical portfolio—FLEXCOAT Soft Touch Coating, an environmentally friendly, water-based soft-touch coating—at PLASTINDIA 2026.