Seminar by Borouge on flexible packaging
Borouge a leading petrochemicals company and a joint venture between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Austriabased Borealis, held a technical seminar at the Colombo Hilton on May 8 to showcase its diverse portfolio of differentiated and sustainable polyolefin solutions for flexible packaging.
The event was co-hosted by Falco International Trading Pte Ltd, the local agent for Borouge in Sri Lanka, Falco said in a media release.
Shakir Lukmanjee, Managing Director of Falco International Trading Pte Ltd, opened the technical seminar by welcoming the invitees and introducing the visiting Borouge team.
“The Sri Lankan plastics market is important to Borouge. We have been serving this market for more than a decade and this seminar gives us an opportunity not only to showcase our latest solutions, but also to connect with our customers, understand their needs and offer best possible sustainable solution,” said Anil Krishna, Borouge’s Vice President for Indian Sub-Continent. “Borouge provides differentiated solutions that unlock value and create positive impact especially for a growing market like Sri Lanka.”
James Ong, Marketing Manager for Consumer Packaging, presented Borouge’s sustainable flexible packaging solutions.
Leveraging Borealis’ 50 years of experience at the forefront of advanced packaging, Borouge today offers an innovative range of plastics solutions utilizing proprietary technology such as Borstar Bi Modal Technology to deliver unique property profiles.
“Packaging converters are con- stantly looking for innovations that help provide new types of packaging options, improve the appearance of the goods, and enhance the shelf life of food. The company shared how Borouge’s plastics solutions are being used in advanced applications ranging from frozen food packaging, standup pouches, personal care, boutique bags, security and courier bag and agricultural films,” the release said.
Mr. Ong also shared on sustainability challenges and Borouge’s work on possible sustainable solutions like PE-PE laminate, which are fully recyclable.
Falco International Trading Pte Ltd was founded by Shakir Lukmanjee, a seasoned professional in the import and export trade, in April 1996 as a response to a growing demand for raw material sourcing in Sri Lanka.