USD 52 million investment strengthens UFlex’s flexible packaging footprint across the Americas with sustainable WPP bag manufacturing.
UFlex Limited, India’s largest multinational packaging and solutions company, has commissioned its first overseas WPP (woven polypropylene) bags manufacturing plant in Mexico. Established with an investment of approximately USD 52 million, the state-of-the-art facility, spread across 10 acres, marks a major milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy and significantly strengthens its presence in the Americas.
The plant, located in Altamira, Mexico, has been designed to meet the highest international standards of engineering, efficiency and sustainability. Equipped with advanced European machinery, it operates through clean, low-noise and emission-free processes in line with UFlex’s global ESG commitments. The plant features an in-house recycling unit and a zero solid waste discharge facility that maximises material recovery, minimises waste generation and promotes responsible disposal. With an annual production capacity of 80 million WPP bags, the facility is well positioned to serve the growing demand for high-performance packaging solutions across the Americas. The WPP bags produced at the site are engineered for greater strength, incorporate mite-preventive laser venting technology that allows air to escape while preventing the ingress of mites, and feature precision hot-air sealing technology adaptable to a variety of bag sizes and specifications, ensuring both durability and product safety. Commenting on the announcement, Jeevaraj Gopal Pillai, President – Flexible Packaging and New Product Development, UFlex Limited, said, “The commissioning of our WPP packaging plant in Mexico represents a strategic step in expanding our global manufacturing network and strengthening our presence in the Americas. Pet ownership is steadily rising across North and South America, driving
increased demand for premium pet food and high-performance packaging solutions. The North American pet food packaging market, valued at over USD 12 billion1 in 2026 is projected to witness sustained growth, while Latin America continues to emerge as a high-potential market driven by urbanisation, rising disposable incomes, and growing awareness of pet nutrition. This growth trajectory is driving demand for durable, hygienic, and sustainable WPP bag formats that can withstand the challenges of transportation and storage while preserving product freshness. The new facility will enable us to deliver innovative, high-quality packaging solutions closer to our customers, ensure shorter turnaround times, and support the evolving sustainability and performance needs of the region’s fast-growing pet food industry.” The plant houses an integrated converting facility incorporating sustainable water-based inks and operating at speeds of up to 300 metres per minute. It also includes an integrated quality and environmental control laboratory to ensure consistent product quality and environmental compliance. In addition, the facility produces high-quality WPP fabric for manufacturing woven polypropylene bags.
About UFlex Limited:
UFlex is India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company. Since its inception in 1985, UFlex has grown from strength to strength and has built a strong presence across all verticals of the packaging value chain — from PET resin, packaging films, chemicals, holography, printing cylinders and engineering solutions to flexible packaging, aseptic packaging and recycling. With a 16,000+ strong multicultural workforce across global regions that work toward developing innovative, value-added, and sustainable packaging solutions, the company has earned an irreproachable reputation for defining the contours of the ‘Packaging Industry’ in India and overseas. It provides end-to-end solutions to numerous Fortune 500 clients across various sectors such as FMCG, consumer product goods, pharmaceuticals, building materials, automobiles, and more, in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Noida, the National Capital Region, India, UFlex enjoys a global reach with advanced manufacturing facilities in India, UAE, Mexico, Egypt, USA, Poland, CIS, Nigeria, and Hungary. A winner of various marquee global awards for product excellence, innovation, and sustainability, UFlex is the first company in the world to earn recognition at the Davos Recycle Forum in 1995 for conceptualizing the recycling of mixed plastic waste. For more details, please visit: www.uflexltd.com
Source : UFlex Limited