The Chandigarh-headquartered Toppan Speciality Films (TSF), a 100% subsidiary of Toppan Inc., showcased its packaging film offerings at Loupe India. Partnering with authorized channel partner Western Packaging, the company highlighted its specialized grades of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), cast polypropylene (CPP), coating, and thermal solutions, with a major focus on in-mold labelling (IML) films.
Speaking at the show, Om Prakash Joshi, key account manager – North and East, TSF, talked about a significant surge in inquiries for IML solutions, attributing this to a growing market where smaller printers are actively investing in new machinery to produce both IML and pressure-sensitive labels (PSL).
“Visitors at our stand showed keen interest in specialized, value-added BOPP grades that offer distinct advantages over standard commodity products available across the market. Toppan offers a comprehensive variety of options in this segment, including orange peel and high orange peel finishes for in-mold and blow-mold applications,” Joshi said.
Addressing market dynamics and operational conditions, he highlighted continuous price pressures driven by fluctuating raw material costs, pointing to the recent resin price hikes as an example. Additionally, significant capacity additions are expected in India’s BOPP market, with over ten new production lines set to come online in the near future.
Joshi emphasized that maintaining a strong focus on specialty products rather than relying solely on commodity manufacturing remains essential for navigating these industry pressures and maintaining market balance.
To support its growth, Toppan is executing major expansion plans. Moving beyond its existing footprint in Punjab, the company has secured land and government approvals to set up a new production base in Indore.
“This new facility will feature BOPP, CPP, and metallizer lines, and is slated for commissioning in 2028 following a standard two-year lead time for machinery setup,” he shared.
Despite prevailing cost and supply chain challenges, Toppan expressed optimism about the Indian packaging industry, acknowledging strong organic demand and rapid adoption of advanced labelling technologies across the country.
