PrintWeek-DIC India webinar on metal packaging on 28 July
PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? magazines, in partnership with DIC India, are set to host a knowledge-session which promises to be an ode to metal packaging — and a fresh look at its impact on the planet. The webinar will be hosted on 28 July (Monday) 2025, at 3:00 PM IST. The webinar aims to foster inter-industry dialogue and provide insights into the robust growth and sustainability aspects of the metal packaging sector in India.
24 Jul 2025 | By Treya Sinha
(l-r) Lander Lopez of DIC Corporation-Sun Chemical and Debasish Mandal of Beiersdorf
The collaboration between DIC India and PrintWeek seeks to address the significant demand for long-term technology support among manufacturers, converters, and brands, ultimately aiming to optimise India's production capacities.
The session will feature prominent speakers from the industry which including Lander Lopez, the Asia business leader - Metal Packaging Inks Sector, DIC Corporation-Sun Chemical. Lopez will discuss the growth and performance of the metal packaging inks sector in India. Lopez oversees the growth and performance of the metal packaging inks sector across key Asian markets, focusing on driving market expansion and building strong client partnerships.
The second speaker is Debasish Mandal, who is the regional head – Packaging Sustainability & Long Term Innovation (Emerging Markets R&D) at Beiersdorf, and will provide a brand perspective on metal packaging.
The metal packaging industry in India is experiencing solid growth, fueled by demand from various sectors including aerosols, beverages, food, cosmetics, paints, and pharmaceuticals. The industry is focusing on premium finishes, faster production lines, and sustainability, leading to the adoption of advanced technologies and high-performance materials to meet both domestic and export standards. There is a notable shift towards value-added, recyclable, and compliant packaging in both 2-piece and 3-piece can formats.
DIC India supports this growing demand by offering a range of conventional Inks, UV inks and varnishes specifically designed for 2-piece, 3-piece, and other metal packaging solutions. These solutions are backed by strong technical support and global expertise, aiming to deliver exceptional print quality, performance, and compliance.
Sriraam Selvam, the moderator of the webinar, stated that there has been a significant increase in aerosol can consumption in India, from approximately 10 million cans in 1972 to 800 million cans by 2025. Selvam added, "Metal packaging can help reduce the estimated annual post-harvest losses of agricultural produce, which amount to Rs 92,651 crore, by preserving food flavour and preventing decay." He pointed to the high recycling rates of metal packaging, with 74.5% for aluminium cans and 82.5% for steel packaging, and noted that the discussion promises to be a fruitful one.
Targeted attendees for the webinar include converters, A-list brands and professionals from the packaging industry.
To register for the webinar: Trends, Innovations & Sustainable Solutions, please click the link.