Alternicq signs exclusive India deal for Pulpex fibre bottle technology
Alternicq, India's largest rigid plastic packaging manufacturer, has signed an exclusive agreement with UK developer Pulpex to bring pulp fibre bottle technology to India. The deal grants Alternicq exclusivity across India and the GCC, with potential expansion to Australia, and the two companies will jointly assess manufacturing sites and equipment needs for local production.
Why this mattersA major Indian rigid-plastic converter adopting fibre bottle technology signals a tangible plastic-to-fibre format shift gaining commercial traction in a large consumer market.
- Alternicq, described as India's largest rigid plastic packaging manufacturer, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with UK-based Pulpex for pulp fibre bottle technology.
- Exclusivity covers India and the GCC, with potential to extend to Australia.
- Both parties will jointly assess market demand, priority categories, and define site and equipment requirements for local manufacturing in India.
- Pulpex bottles are made from wood pulp with a sprayed-on inner barrier coating, designed for recycling via household paper and card streams.
- The technology is engineered for compatibility with existing filling infrastructure and direct-to-shape decoration for FMCG applications.