At PlastIndia 2026 Delhi, Vacmet India focused on sustainability with its entire product range, including polyester and BOPP films, paper and holographic products. According to Sanjay Agarwal, vice president of sales and marketing, Vacmet India presented itself not merely as a large film producer, but as a diversified solutions provider responding proactively to the evolving sustainability and performance demands of the flexible packaging and decorative materials industries.
Speaking at the company’s stand, Agarwal said, “We have been serving this industry for almost the last 30-35 years.” He said the company today is India’s second-largest film manufacturer with a combined capacity of nearly 200,000 metric tons across polyester and BOPP films. What differentiates Vacmet, according to Agarwal, is the spread of its portfolio.
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“We are not only making polyester film and BOPP films, but we are also converting the product with a lot of value additions,” he explained.
Over the years, the company has expanded beyond base films into holographic solutions, metallized paper for flexible packaging and label applications, decorative materials, and high-performance barrier films.
Agarwal emphasized that Vacmet’s strength lies in its ability to combine scale with specialization. From transparent high-barrier films to metallized structures and aesthetic finishes, the company has built an integrated ecosystem for the converters, brand owners, and packaging specialists.
Focusing on sustainability, Agarwal noted that the buzz around recyclability and environmental responsibility is not a constraint but a catalyst for innovation. “I don’t think that sustainability or recycling is a hindrance. It’s an opportunity,” he said.
“Any problem brings new opportunities. When we talk about sustainability or recyclability, I think it’s an opportunity for the industry to evolve and come up with new solutions,” he said.
Vacmet showcased mono-material solutions designed to support recycling streams — PET-to-PET and PP-to-PP structures that simplify end-of-life processing. Agarwal highlighted the development of PCR-based (post-consumer recycled) materials in both PP and PET, as well as transparent high-barrier films that eliminate the need for metallized layers while retaining performance. These innovations aim to balance functionality, aesthetics, and environmental considerations without compromising shelf life.
One of the most notable developments on display was a paper-based flexible packaging solution positioned as 100% biodegradable. Agarwal clarified that, unlike conventional paper laminates, which are typically combined with polymer layers to achieve barrier and sealability, Vacmet’s new offering is engineered to deliver sealing and barrier properties inherently within a paper-based structure. “This paper gives very good sealability as well as barrier properties for good shelf life of a product,” he said.
The holographic division, represented at the show by Ankit Mahhajan, senior manager of sales and marketing, Vacmet India, detailed the precision capabilities of the company’s holographic films, including designs engineered at resolutions as high as 3,65,000 dots per square inch for board lamination applications.
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“We have specialized and customized films which we make for our customers,” he said, pointing to applications ranging from mobile phone boxes and ghee cartons to toy packaging and decorative items.
Mahhajan explained features such as micro-text, lens effects that embed logos within visual layers, and seamless holographic patterns suitable for both branding and anti-counterfeiting. “It not only provides security, but it can also be used for aesthetics,” he noted. The division also offers coated polyester films in multiple colors and micron ranges, including matte gold films suitable for non-woven BOPP bags and premium packaging formats.
For Vacmet, exhibitions such as PlastIndia serve as more than promotional platforms. Agarwal emphasized the importance of direct engagement with customers to understand emerging challenges and application-specific requirements.
“When we interact with customers, they discuss new things. Such exchanges often reveal opportunities to refine laminate structures, improve performance characteristics, or develop entirely new materials tailored to niche segments.”
Agarwal said Vacmet is now focusing on strengthening its foundation before embarking on the next growth cycle. “This period was for consolidation,” Agarwal stated, hinting at upcoming developments.
While refraining from sharing specifics, he indicated that meaningful expansion plans are in the pipeline for 2027–28.
