Hubergroup opens India's first DFC ink facility in Silvassa

With the inauguration of India's first dedicated production facility for Direct Food Contact (DFC) inks, hubergroup Print Solutions reached another significant milestone in May. The state-of-the-art facility in Silvassa is entirely separated from other production areas, setting new standards in safety, sustainability, and innovation for food packaging. hubergroup, a leading expert in printing inks and speciality chemicals, thereby not only strengthens its position in the international market but also supports local businesses with global-quality solutions.
Hubergroup inaugurated India's first dedicated Direct Food Contact (DFC) ink facility in Silvassa, producing safe, sustainable MGA CONTACT inks for direct food packaging. GMP-compliant plant boosts local supply, supports eco-friendly paper-based solutions, and reinforces Hubergroup's global leadership in innovative, food-safe packaging inks.
The new facility produces the sheet-fed ink series MGA CONTACT, specifically developed for direct contact with food. These inks comply with stringent international safety standards and allow printing on the inside of paper and cardboard packaging, when coated with a dispersion varnish such as hubergroup's ACRYLAC DFC series. This opens up new design possibilities for packaging products like chocolates, fruits, and fast food, supporting the transition to more environmentally friendly, paper-based solutions.
Safe, sustainable and innovative packaging
All raw materials used in the production are thoroughly screened, and the final inks undergo strict quality controls. The production adheres to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles and is designed to minimize carbon footprint and utilize renewable materials.
'We are very delighted about this inauguration, as it establishes us as a frontrunner in the Indian market,' says Prasanta Sarkar, Vice President, Technology Print Solution at hubergroup India. 'The mission of the new facility is clear: to make packaging safer, more sustainable, and more innovative. Our DFC inks and varnishes meet strict global safety standards and are designed with both people and the planet in mind.'
Global significance for hubergroup and its customers
'This achievement is the result of tireless efforts by our global R&D teams, our partners, and colleagues who believed in this vision. We are proud to have implemented this world-class technology in India, supporting local businesses with global-quality solutions,' says Premal Desai, CEO at hubergroup.
The inauguration of this specialized production facility in Silvassa underscores hubergroup's commitment to innovation and sustainability in the packaging industry. As a strategically important site within the company's global network, the facility contributes to increased supply security and offers tailored solutions to customers worldwide. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged.
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