Avery Dennison to start new manufacturing unit in India

Pankaj Bhardwaj, vice president and general manager, Avery Dennison India said: ‘We are delighted to announce a new manufacturing plant in UP which is a key part of our overall strategy to keep expanding the market and developing our ability to better serve our customers. This expansion also re-affirms our commitment towards our stakeholders and in developing state-of-the-art products and services while embracing innovation and future technologies. This step also further strengthens our belief towards the potential India holds and towards our people to grow the business sustainably.’

‘UP has emerged as a preferred investment location and will therefore give us many opportunities to grow our business and deliver creative, sustainable solutions to our customers. We are happy to share this important milestone with our stakeholders, and we will continue to share more in the near future,’ he added.

Spread over an area of 12 acres, the new plant will produce technically-advanced, pressure-sensitive materials for the labeling and packaging industry and would incorporate best practices available with Avery Dennison globally. The new facility, whose land has been allotted by Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), will have state-of-the-art coating and lamination line. 

Anil Sharma, vice president and general manager - LGM, Avery Dennison - APAC said: ‘India is one of our key markets in the Asia Pacific region. There is no doubt that it holds immense potential for us to further grow our business and cater to customer needs. This investment is proof of our confidence in this region and on its importance to our global business strategy. The new facility will enhance Avery Dennison’s capability to grow the market for labels and packaging materials in India in close collaboration with our customers.’ 

According to the company, the new facility is expected to generate long-term employment opportunities while boosting the Make In India initiative. The construction of the plant is scheduled to commence shortly and the company is currently focusing on the construction-related aspects. 

Avery Dennison started its first plant operation in Gurgaon in 1997 with a hot melt coating line, with the second site opening in 1998. Since then, the company has expanded its operations across India in cities including Pune, Gurgaon, Bangalore and Kolkata. The company opened its first intelligent label innovation space in Pune which is its third globally and first-of-its-kind I.Lab in the Asia-Pacific region.