MUMBAI, June 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
A Premiere Platform for Pharma Packaging Innovations by UBM India
CPhI Conferences, a division of UBM India which hosts a number of successful pharmaceutical conferences concluded its 5th Annual InnoPack Pharma Confex (2nd - 3rd June 2016) at Sahara Star in Mumbai. InnoPack is a global brand of CPhI Worldwide and is one of the renowned events in the International Pharmaceutical Industry. The conference brought together buyers and suppliers from the packaging and Pharmaceutical industries for creating business opportunities through a dedicated worldwide forum. It gathered pharma industry professionals in order to congregate, network, exchange ideas and knowledge, form future alliances and shape the future of the pharma packaging industry, all under one roof.
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The conference focused on various aspects of packaging with a global packaging perspective which focused on driving sustainability through innovations in drug packaging. This gathering also helped the industry to generate exposure and enter newer and uncharted markets.
The gathering which promised to be the biggest platform for Pharma Packaging Innovations saw the presence of intellectual minds that met and discussed the new facets, pressing challenges, advanced packaging solutions and way forward for the pharmaceutical industry in India. It also had case study discussions on child resistant packaging, track and trace packaging design, serialization, focus on customer safety, 3D Printing and panel discussions by dignitaries on Prefilled Syringes and Extractable and Leachable which were followed by Q & A sessions.
The conference was inaugurated by Shri Sudhanshu Pandey, the Honorable Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India and Dr. K Bangarurajan Deputy Drugs Controller (India), Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) who extensively discussed the Indian and export regulations for pharmaceutical packaging.
Eminent speakers like Mr. Sanjay Ghoshal, Senior Director & Head - Packaging, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Mr. Prabir Das, Vice President, Mylan; Mr. Renaud Janssen, Senior Manager-Global Scientific Affairs, Datwyler Pharma Packaging India; Mr. Santanu Chowdhury, Associate Director, Sun Pharma; Mr. Nicolas Brandes, Director - Market Development, Innovation & Technology, West Pharmaceutical Packaging India; Mr. Sudish Sukumaran, Technical Director, Elmach Packages India; Mr. Abhijit Chatterjee, Director Packaging, Lupin amongst others were a part of the two day conference.
The conference was followed by the first edition of The India Packaging Awards in association with Accupack as title partner. The awards recognised excellence and innovation in the packaging industry and celebrated the thinkers and creators who break new grounds in packaging.
The evening witnessed the industry champions coming on one platform for cheering up the masterminds and comprised of presentations by industry leaders, exclusive product launches, entertainment acts, along with the awards and recognition ceremony.
Marked by 300+ industry leaders, The India Packaging Awards received 100+ nominations in six categories out of which the following companies were awarded as winners.
INDIA PACKAGING AWARD WINNERS 2016
Categories Sub - Categories Winners
Excellence in Enhanced User Zydus Cadila Healthcare
Experience Ltd
Excellence in Packaging Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Design Liquid Orals Ltd
Excellence in Packaging Semi-Solid & Pressurized
Design Products Cipla Ltd
Excellence in Packaging Zydus Cadila Healthcare
Design Solid Dosage Forms Ltd
Excellence in Packaging Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Design Injectables Ltd
Excellence in Packaging Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Machinery Ltd
Excellence in Quality
Assurance Webtech Labels Pvt Ltd
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Excellence in R&D Cost Improvement Ltd
Development of New
Excellence in R&D Product/Technology Dabur India Ltd
Excellence in Sustainable ITC Paperboards &
Packaging Speciality Paper Division
Speaking on the success of the 5th Annual InnoPack Pharma Confex, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India, said, "Packaging is a key contributor to pharmaceutical industries. With the InnoPack Pharma Confex, we were able to throw a spotlight on different aspects of packaging with a universal packaging perspective by focussing on sustainability through innovations in drug packaging. The gathering also facilitated the industry to create exposure and enter untouched markets."
"UBM India also hosted the first edition of The India Packaging Awards which aimed to celebrate excellence of industry stalwarts in the Pharma packaging industry. It recognised and felicitated innovation and thought leadership on a global scale by bringing out packaging innovators to an international level audience."
About UBM India
UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences & seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further details, please visit ubmindia.in.
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