Manjushree to host FuturePac 09 and Packaging Excellence Awards

Bangalore based plastic packaging group, Manjushree Technopack Ltd, will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee by conducting a pan-India FuturePac Conference and hosting the Packaging Innovation and Excellence Awards ceremony, on July 13th, 09. Co-promoted by the Indian Packaging Institute (IPI) and sponsored by Reliance Industries Limited, FuturePac 09, will include speakers such as Mr. Ramesh Chauhan, Chairman, Bisleri International and Mr. Asim Parekh, Vice President, Coca Cola India, deliberating upon topics such as 'Evolution of Bottled Water Concept in India and its Future' and 'Importance of Packaging on buying behaviour of the consumer', respectively. The Seminar will be moderated by Mr. J.R.Shah, from IIP. The Seminar also includes delegates such as Mr. Christian Krautkramer from Bericap, Germany, who will speak about 'How a cap manufacturer can contribute to cost saving and sustainability by innovative design'; Mr. Yogesh Bellani, Business Head, Delmonte Foods will address the gathering on 'Global Beverages Markets vs Indian Beverage Markets - Room for Growth?' and Mr. Subba Bangera, Managing Director, Sidel India, who will present his views on 'Emerging opportunities in Beverage Industry'. Following the Seminar will be the 'Manjushree Awards for Packaging Innovation and Excellence' ceremony. The Awards will be given under the following five categories, with one award for each category. -- Manjushree Award for Innovation and Excellence in the area of Plastic Waste Disposal and Recycling - given to individuals and establishments involved in sensible disposal and recycling initiatives. -- Manjushree Award for Innovation and Excellence for Best Design using Plastic - an Award for the most unique and distinctive concept designed to cater to customer needs, with importance given to size, shape, colour, weight and application. -- Manjushree Award for the Fastest Growing Enterprise in Plastic Packaging. to the company that encompasses processing, design, development, and manufacturing of plastics and plastic products. This prestigious award recognizes the ambition, focus and resultant growth demonstrated by Plastic Processing Enterprises, with specific focus on two categories namely, Rigid Packaging and Household Plastic Products. Each of these two categories will have one award respectively. -- The Manjushree Award for Innovation and Excellence in Conservation of Energy and Ecology will be presented to the most environmentally conscious company in the fraternity. The winner will be chosen based on safe practices, measures, processes, materials and the management of their surroundings. -- The Manjushree Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to the industry is the fifth Award and will be given to just one winner who will be chosen depending on criteria such as his or her work, higher levels of achievement(s) long standing association, and his or her ability to be indispensable. The Award is given to mark his or her contributions to the Plastic Packaging Industry. Manjushree will also be announcing their Annual Scholarship Program at the event. This Scholarship will be given to students from premiere packaging institutes in the country. The Seminar and Awards Ceremony will be held at The Taj West End, Bangalore from 3 pm - 8 pm. Experts from different industries such as Soft-Drinks, Bottled water and Juices, will be attending the Conference. To know more about the Conference / Awards Ceremony, Manjushree can also be contacted on 91-(80) - 27836525 or 43436256 or by email - futurepac@manjushreeindia.com / awards@manjushreeindia.com