SIG’s first aseptic carton plant in India begins its operations

India, the world’s largest milk market and a major juice-producing country, presents growth opportunities for aseptic packaging solutions. SIG’s plant in Ahmedabad will supply the company’s growing filler base serving dairy and non-carbonated soft drink producers in India. Since first entering the Indian market in 2018, SIG has experienced rapid business expansion.

With its full operational capacity, it also aims to serve as an export hub for neighboring countries in Asia, supporting increased regional trade and contributing to foreign-exchange revenues and export tax benefits for the nation.

With production scaling up, the plant has the potential to create more than 300 employment opportunities in Gujarat and many more in ancillary services and supply chains. The facility is the tenth aseptic carton packaging plant in SIG’s global production network.

“Bringing this facility into full operation is an important milestone for SIG and a strong reflection of our global strategy”, said Christoph Wegener, chief markets officer at SIG. “This plant will strengthen our ability to serve the region with intelligent, future-ready packaging systems that combine speed, performance, and flexibility. We remain committed to building partnerships, unlocking new possibilities for our customers, and supporting India’s position as a rising hub for advanced food and beverage manufacturing,” Wegener added.

Abdelghany Eladib, president and general manager, India, Middle East and Africa at SIG, said, “With this facility now running in full swing, we are able to support our customers with greater agility while creating meaningful employment and strengthening local value chains. The plant will also contribute to the country’s presence in regional dairy and beverage exports. This achievement reflects the dedication of our team and the strong partnerships that continue to drive SIG’s progress across IMEA.”

Vandana Tandan, head of market India and Bangladesh at SIG, continued, “The facility strengthens our ability to serve India’s fast-evolving dairy and beverage sectors. The local operations allow us to respond to customer needs with greater speed, flexibility, and proximity - all essential in a market as dynamic as India.”

Aseptic cartons for milk offer a safe and sustainable way to deliver nutrition at scale. They keep food and beverages shelf-stable for long periods without preservatives or energy-intensive refrigeration. SIG’s new plant aims to provide shorter delivery timelines, quicker response to market needs, and stronger support for India’s fast-growing dairy and non-carbonated beverages categories.