Mahan Hazarika

The packaging industry’s priorities are shifting rapidly. Sustainability has evolved from a long-term ambition to a commercial requirement, regulatory compliance is becoming increasingly stringent, and customers expect shorter development cycles without compromising performance. At the same time, supply chain uncertainties and raw material volatility are pushing converters and packaging manufacturers to rethink how they build resilience.

Vaibhav Jha, CEO of Ester Industries. Photo: The Packman At GCPRS 2026 in New Delhi, Ester Industries showcased a sustainability-led portfolio that reflects the company’s growing focus on polyester recycling, circular packaging solutions and advanced material innovation.

Alpesh Patel, marketing director at Knack Packaging Driven by rising demand for premium woven packaging solutions, Knack Packaging is entering its next phase of growth with a capacity expansion backed by its upcoming IPO. In this interaction with The Packman, Alpesh Patel, marketing director at Knack Packaging, discusses the company’s expansion strategy, investments in advanced manufacturing, automation, and sustainability, and the evolving demand for high-value BOPP-laminated woven bags.