Garware Hi-Tech Films showed new re-closeable films for food packaging and tray applications at Loupe India 2026 in Greater Noida. It was the main new launch on its stand, Packaging South Asia reports.
Manish Kulkarni, deputy general manager of R&D, said visitors showed strong interest in the company’s PETG and label films, and that demand for lidding films is growing.
What did Garware Hi-Tech Films display at Loupe India?
Kulkarni described the company as a maker of BOPET, shrink and thermal films. The stand featured PETG films for label applications, specialised label films for photo albums, and tray and cup sealing films. The display included metallised, thermal and lidding grades, and a shrink sleeve point-of-sale display.
Why is lidding film demand growing?
Kulkarni said: “The growing demand for lidding films is driven by large retail chains and supermarkets such as D-Mart.” The source does not give volume or revenue figures for lidding films.
Market Reaction and Industry Response
Beyond the company’s own comments on visitor interest, the report carries no trade-body reaction and no sales figures from the show. Kulkarni said: “Visitors and prospective clients at the stand showed high interest in our latest innovations.”
What Happens Next?
The report does not give a commercial launch date or pricing for the re-closeable films, so those details are not confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Garware Hi-Tech Films launch at Loupe India 2026?
Its main new launch was re-closeable films for food packaging and tray applications.
What types of film does Garware Hi-Tech Films make?
BOPET, shrink and thermal films, according to Manish Kulkarni of the company.
What is driving demand for lidding films?
Kulkarni attributes it to large retail chains and supermarkets such as D-Mart.
Source: Packaging South Asia, 4 November 2026.
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