At the 50th Dairy Industry Conference, hosted by the Indian Dairy Association (IDA), SIG demonstrated its innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. During the three-day event in Hyderabad, Telangana, SIG demonstrated a variety of innovative packaging and cutting-edge filling technologies.
At this year’s conference, SIG introduced its flagship small-size carton packaging solutions, SIG X Slim Bloc and SIG Smile Small. The SIG X Slim 24 filling machine can fill 24,000 SIG X Slim Bloc carton packs per hour and can accommodate nine different volume sizes (ranging from 80 to 200 ml) on the same filling line.
The SIG Smile Small 24 filling machine for SIG Smile Small can also fill 24,000 carton packs per hour and switch between four volumes (180 to 250 ml), reducing costs, time, and waste. SIG Smile Small is available with a straw or closure and can also be used to fill beverages with particulates.
Volume changeover on SIG filling machines is quick and easy, taking less than 15 minutes, providing maximum flexibility.
SIG’s trade fair presentation also focused on family-sized carton packaging. The main focus was on SIG Slimline Bloc and SIG Midi Bloc, which are available in volume sizes ranging from 500 to 1,000 ml.
SIG’s long history of industry-leading sustainability innovations now includes bag-in-box and spouted pouches. They also played an important role in SIG’s portfolio presentation at the Dairy Industry Conference.
Abdel ghany Eladib, president and general manager IMEA at SIG, stated, “India, as a leading milk producer accounting for 24% of global milk production, is an important destination for SIG. The Dairy Industry Conference provides an excellent opportunity to network with industry professionals and experts, allowing us to better understand the challenges and emerging market needs. SIG is committed to providing customers and consumers with safe, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging solutions, and such events allow us to gain market insights and improve our offerings.”
Vandana Tandan, SIG’s head of markets for India and Bangladesh, added, “The dairy sector plays a significant role in India’s diverse and expansive FMCG industry. The Indian dairy industry has recently experienced remarkable growth, and it is expected to continue on this trajectory. It represents an excellent opportunity for SIG to increase its market presence in the country and gain a larger share of the industry. The 50th Dairy Industry Conference provided an ideal opportunity to showcase our innovative packaging solutions and efficient filling technology, as well as to meet industry leaders and form new relationships.”
Dhandutt Shah, managing director India for SIG’s bag-in-box and spouted pouch business, stated, “SIG is committed to providing high-quality and advanced packaging solutions to its customers and consumers.” The global demand for bag-in-box and spouted pouches has increased exponentially. Events like the Dairy Industry Conference provide an excellent opportunity to showcase our cutting-edge technology and packaging solutions.”
This year’s Dairy Industry Conference focused on Indian Dairying: Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The conference, which featured Indian and international exhibitors from all over the world, aimed to address current issues in dairy entrepreneurship, backed up by industry innovations.
The conference took place at a time when the Indian dairy industry was experiencing remarkable growth. Today, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, with an annual production capacity of 221.06 million tonnes in 2021-22, accounting for 23% of global milk production. According to a report from the International Market Analysis Research and Consulting Group (IMARC), the market is expected to reach Rs 30.84 lakh crore by 2027.
SIG demonstrated its innovative packaging solutions and filling technology for the second time at this conference. The Swiss-based packaging solution provider entered the Indian market in 2018 and has rapidly expanded its operations in the country. The company recently began construction of its first carton plant in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. With an investment of approximately €100 million from 2023 to 2025, the production capacity of this packaging plant is expected to reach 4 billion packs per year in phase 1.
