JB Ecotex, one of India’s leading PET recyclers, focuses on transforming plastic waste into premium recycled polyester staple fiber (RPSF), PET flakes and food-grade rPET resins. The company operates sustainably through renewable energy use and zero liquid discharge systems, supplying eco-friendly materials to industries committed to responsible manufacturing.
With annual capacities of 60,000 MT of RPSF, 12,000 MT of PET flakes and 21,600 MT of bottle-to-bottle food-grade rPET resins, JB Ecotex continues to expand its global presence by offering scalable circular economy solutions.
At drinktec 2025 in Munich, its subsidiary JB rPET Industries presented a range of advanced recycled PET materials designed for the global packaging industry. JB rPET’s Samarth Arya said the focus this year was on three key products—mechanically recycled B2B-grade pellets, chemically recycled film-grade resins and PET flakes—targeting high-performance packaging applications.
“Our primary aim here was to connect with global packaging manufacturers and machinery suppliers,” Arya said. “We’ve already completed trials with major equipment makers and have begun commercial supplies to brands such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, for whom our materials are now approved.”
He explained that JB rPET’s product portfolio extends beyond traditional fiber applications to include straps, sheets and thermoformed packaging. “The packaging sector is where we’re seeing the most traction, as brand owners are actively seeking reliable recycled feedstock for bottles and preforms,” Arya noted.
Operating from a fully integrated facility in Surat, Gujarat, the company manages every process—from washing lines to pelletization and thermoforming—under one roof. “Having a consolidated operation helps ensure quality consistency and efficiency across every product category,” he said.
Arya described the response at drinktec 2025 as highly encouraging. “We didn’t expect this level of engagement. While Europe will take some time to develop for us, we’ve had serious interest from buyers in Africa and India,” he said.
He said the show provided a rare opportunity to meet top management and business owners from Indian firms in person. “In India, we often deal with mid-level representatives, but at drinktec, many company heads attended directly, which made the discussions more meaningful and strategic,” he observed.
Despite having booked their booth late and being placed outside the prime zone of Hall C6, Arya said the overall participation had exceeded expectations. “We are happy with the visibility and connections we’ve gained,” he concluded.
