50th EDITION

Message on 1st Edition - Sep'16

Dear Colleagues “Communication is lifeline. Its importance cannot be emphasized enough. With immense pleasure I present the first edition of the all new internal newsletter ‘FLEX U’ as your very own platform to keep abreast with all that’s happening within the organization. Make the most of this medium and spread the joy of success and gratification to make our organization a happier place for all.”

ASHOK CHATURVEDI

Founder & CMD

Foreword by our Founder & CMD Dear All, It gives me immense pleasure and sa sfac on to foreword the 50th edi on of Flex U. From the me we launched it in Sep '16, I have seen the newsle er unfold all these years and I am sure it is not only progressing but also mee ng and exceeding expecta ons. This 50th edi on emphasizes on the theme – UFlex - the making of a Globally admired brand. I congratulate the editorial team on this remarkable journey and advise them to work towards evolving and enriching it further. - Ashok Chaturvedi

PIONEER

INNOVATOR

TRENDSETTER

DISRUPTOR

VISIONARY

TRAILBLAZER

UFlex - The making of a Globally admired brand

Leaders Lead through

glorious decades!

P. L. Sirsamkar, President - Technical & New Product Development, Packaging Films Business My Journey of more than three decades with Uflex is exci ng, exhilara ng with ac on & speed in all direc ons all these years. It has become a part of me and even a er all these decades I s ll feel an adrenaline rush each day I come to the office.

Jagmohan Mongia, Whole Time Director & President, Packaging Films Business (INDIA) I am closing in on my three decades with this thrilling journey, It looks like yesterday I embarked on this journey and I have never seen a dull day since then. Markets, customers, products, people, processes, in fact, everything associated with UFlex has got embedded inme and am living this fulfilling journey

Jeevaraj Pillai, Joint President - Flexible Packaging Business & New Product Development My journey of over three decades with UFlex has coincided with the evolu on of the Flexible Packaging industry globally and in India. Under the visionary leadership of our CMD, I have been part of a large number of innova ve product stories. My excitement at work all over these decades has only increased and I feel like crea ng something new each day I come to work.

Sanjay Tiku, Business Head, Packaging Films Business (Flex Films Egypt) My journey of over three decades at UFlex has traversed through India, UAE, and Egypt and in fact, I have got the privilege to be associated with other global loca ons too. I feel very rewarded when I see Egypt becoming a hub of ac vity for UFlex and it gives me immense sa sfac on & pride

Peekay Kasturia, EVP Sales & Marke ng (USA) Though not a part of the three decades group, I have completed my quarter century with UFlex. I have grown with the company through its crests and troughs. I cherish every single moment that I have spent so far in the organiza on and look forward to contribu ng to its success with much more might, exper se and diligence. My best is yet to come!!

Pursuit of Excellence We are today a truly global organisa on from all aspects Manufacturing, Marke ng, Products, Customers and more importantly culture, people process & governance

Anantshree Chaturvedi CEO & VC - Flex Films

Apoorvshree Chaturvedi Director of EU Opera ons and Head of Corporate Sustainability Ac ons

As a responsible global corporate ci zen we have a unflinching focus on sustainable innova on and commitment towards circular economy. In his recent session at NYSE our CMD made a strong case for building circularity in the mul layer plas c packaging. Our global suatanibilty ini a ve called "Prevent Plas c Fix" is perfectly aligned with our business strategy

Our Bus Films A jewel in the crown

The world’s largest supplier of polyester films for flexible packaging applica ons Manufacturing facili es inIndia, Dubai, Mexico, Poland, Egypt, Russia USA and Nigeria with a cumula ve capacity of over 3,81,000 TPA (839 million lbs/year) Spread over 350 acres across four con nents The only packaging film manufacturer serving varied sectors across the world with global outreach Accounts for over 90% of the worldwide packaging market

Flexible Packaging Bringing colorful joy of Smart Packaging

With three manufacturing facili es, we supply flexible packaging films to a majority of customers in India and to mul na onal companies With a strong presence in North America, Europe, Africa, South East Asia and the Middle East, we have established ourselves as the largest flexible packaging manufacturer and exporter With a manufacturing capacity of over 1,35,000 TPA with plants located in Noida and Jammu, we offer an extensive product range in flexible packaging

Engineering Innovation with Difference

Engineering business of UFlex was established in 1985 Developed major manufacturing machines for line packaging, prin ng and allied industries Provides highperformance machines and customized solu ons to meet and exceed global standards Our machines, running successfully in many countries, are customized to respond efficiently to customers’ requirements Incorpora ng frontline technology with unique features and prompt a er sales services make these machines the most dependable solu on on the packaging horizon

sinesses Chemicals Cylinders Liquid Packaging An experience beyond just Packaging

‘Asepto' is derived from the word Asep c which means 'Sterile' With an earnest commitment to ‘Freshness Preserved,’ Asepto is the Asep c Liquid Packaging business brand that provides liquid packaging solu ons The first asep c packaging materials manufacturer with an advanced facility in India located in Sanand, Gujarat Designed to deliver ul mate user convenience, easy opening and op mal shelf life to products such as juices, Non-aerated alcoholic beverages, Highly perishable liquid consumables like milk and other dairy products

Holography A true demonstrator of customer rst One of the world’s leading organiza ons providing an counterfei ng and brand protec on solu ons The Holography business is aimed to develop, produce and market products and solu ons that offer brand enhancement, tex le value addi on & aesthe c packaging to various Government organiza ons and industry ver cals globally Indian Banks' Associa on (IBA) cer fied security printer for prin ng MICR instruments

An engraved magic wand

Cylinders business began its journey in the year 1986 with a manufacturing facility set-up at Noida. It manufactures prin ng cylinders, flexo plates and flexo sleeves that find its use in a large number of sectors namely FMCG, Pharmaceu cal Industry, Personal Care Industry, home décor and many more. From design to print, cylinders business traverses a complete life cycle to offer infallible prin ng consistency to customers.

Invention is the recipe of the success

Global expecta ons to produce ecofriendly, sustainable, foodsafe compliant inks, adhesives & coa ngs and biodegradable packaging solu ons paved the way for UFlex Chemicals Chemicals Business manufactures the finest quality prin ng inks, lamina ng adhesives for flexible packaging, specialty coa ngs for flexible packaging, folding & mono cartons and labels industry.

Our Global locations DUBAI Offering Bespoke Polymeric Films to Converters

Flex Films is the film manufacturing arm of UFlex Limited. Our major loca ons are strategically located globally. Flex Films is world's only film manufacturer to have plants opera ng in the four major con nents of North America, Europe, Asia and Africa that together account for over 90% of the global Packaging requirements.

FLEX MIDDLE EAST FZE Year - 2003 Loca on - Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, U.A.E.

MEXICO e ng the Trend for the Art and Science of Conver ng

FLEX AMERICAS S.A. de C.V. Year - 2009 Loca on - Zona Puerto Industrial, Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

USA MEXICO

EGYPT Deligh ng Converters with Most Innova ve & Efficient Polymeric Films

FLEX P. FILMS (EGYPT) S.A.E. Year - 2009 Loca on - 6th October City, Arab Republic of Egypt (Egypt).

POLAND Partnering With Converters to Deliver Their Best

Flex Films EUROPA Sp. Z.o.o. Year - 2012 Loca on - Wrzesnia, Wladyslawa Sikorskiego,

NIGERIA Polymeric Films that offer Co-existence of Sustainability & Excellence

Flex Films Africa Pvt. Ltd. Year - 2021 Loca on - Ogun State, Nigeria

HUNGARY Polymeric Films that offer Co-existence of Sustainability & Excellence

Flex Films Europa Year - 2021 Loca on - Rétság, Ipari Park-7, Hungary

RUSSIA

POLAND

HUNGARY DUBAI EGYPT NIGERIA

RUSSIA Polymeric Films that offer Coexistence of Sustainability & Excellence

Flex Films Rus LLC Year - 2020 Loca on - Stupino, Moscow Region, Russia.

USA Assis ng Converters Unleash Their True Poten al

FLEX FILMS (USA) INC. Year - 2012 Loca on - Elizabethtown, Kentucky (KY), USA

UFlex - The making of a Globally admired brand Wall of Fame Some of the awards that we have been honored with

Europe Business Assembly's Best Enterprise 2015

World’s Greatest Brand, 2015 – Asia & GCC

Seal of Gold - For Product Excellence 2016 ; Gold Choice - Packaging IndustryLeader

Powerbrands Rising Star 2016

India's No.1 Brand 2016 in Best Packaging Solutions Category By IBCC USA

Member of Enterprise Asia, Asia's Leading NGO for Entrepreneurship

India's Most Trusted Brand Award 2016 In The 'packaging Solution Category'

Globe Platinum Award 2016

Asia's Most Trusted Brand Awards 2016

Dun & Bradstreet India's Top 500 Companies 2017

Asia’s Most Promising Brand 2017

AON Best Employer Company on Employee Experience For The Year 2019.

UFlex - The making of a Globally admired brand

Media View

India’s largest mul na onal company in flexible packaging solu ons and a global leader in polymer science, UFlex Limited con nues to be a pioneer in product innova on and R&D, providing customized solu ons to brand owners in various industries. UFlex launched a wide range of advanced solu ons across its business segments to meet the changing needs of its customers.

Uflex was recognized with seven awards at the recently concluded SIES SOP STAR AWARDS 2018 for packaging innova on and productdevelopment.

Uflex has progressed in developing green products and solu ons such as biodegradable packaging, water soluble bags and more, which will not only meet the approval of consumers but also upli their percep on of flexible packaging industry.

Maintaining its posi on as an industry leader while advancing its technology to innovate and introduce new ingenious products and solu ons constantly, UFlex has announced an array of exci ng launches along with impressive financial results in the April-June 2022 quarter.

India’s largest mul na onal flexible packaging materials and solu on company UFlex Limited has started the new financial year on a winning note. The company has been acknowledged as Asia’s most trusted Flexible Packaging Solu on Company by Interna onal Brand Consul ng Corpora on, USA.

Uflex is India’s largest mul na onal in flexible packaging materials and solu ons and is credited as the first company in the world to recycle mixed plas c waste in 1995, from its recycling facili es in Noida, in the New Delhi NCR. It has been recognized for its plas c recycling efforts by the Davos Recycling Forum and by the Government of India

Maintaining its posi on as an industry leader while advancing its technology to constantly innovate and introduce new ingenious products & solu ons, UFlex has announced an array of exci ng launches along with impressive financial results in April-June 2022 quarter. The flexible packaging giant has always had a mul -pronged goal of providing top notch end-to-end value added packaging solu ons while also se ng high standards for sustainability in the industry and making the product grab a en on.

Chairman and managing director, Ashok Chaturvedi, shared his experience and best prac ces from the Uflex group in recycling mul -layered mixed plas c waste (MLP) with the a endees at the AEPW board mee ng in New York, US. The presenta on included a virtual walkthrough of the UFlex recycling facili es in India, Poland and Mexico.

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As a part of our efforts towards ensuring open & seamless employee communication and creating a culture of transparency & liveliness, we launched Flex U Internal Newsletter in Sep'16. It is a platform to showcase our creativity & talent and celebrate our happiness & achievements. As we are on the 50th Edition now, we earnestly invite you all to involve and indulge in this vibrant arena.

So read, share and contribute! Enjoy Reading!

Leadership Bytes Chandan Cha araj Happy New Year to all ! We are in the right place doing the right things at the right me. I am very sure UFlex is pacing in the right direc on to become a global leader and a truly great place to work. We need to co-create and con nue working together with zeal & passion in a transparent, trus ng & open environment. Flex-U is a magazine for you and by you! Let's come together and create, inspire & share.

Rajesh Bha a A happy new year to you all! I hope you celebrated the start of 2023 safely. Communica on is the key to building a successful organisa on. UFlex's in-housemagazine Flex U is a great way to communicate with all our colleagues and stayinformed of the company's notable achievements. I congratulate Flex -U team on bringing out the 50th edi on, I am sure this internal communica on pla orm will keep on evolving and create a buzz among all Uflexians

Ashwani Sharma At Asepto next year we are going to catapult to a significant growth and with an upcoming growth plan Asepto will become a major player globally. Flex U is an excellent way to reach out to each other at UFlex and to celebrate our colleagues's achievements and triumphs, and this year, I look forward to many more Uflexians making their presence felt and their voices heard in Flex-U. Wishing everyone the very best for this new year.

Rajesh Bhasin Walking in 2023, I am looking back with Pride and looking ahead with Confidence. Much like 2020 & 21, this year was not without its obstacles to overcome, but there have also been many great accomplishments. and I believe 2023 will present more opportuni es for growth for our company and industry alike. As a regular reader of Flex-U, I feel invigorated and well-informed about all the ac vi es happening at UFlex. Kudos to the Flex-U ! Keep up the good work !

Amit Shah The success of UFlex is inextricably linked with the success of our customers, employees, communi es, and environment. We will remain focused on our mission and delivering for our customers while doing our part to be er the world around us and support the communi es where we live and work. I look forward to another safe and record-breaking quarter, and to raising the bar for the en re packaging industry. And I would also like to give three cheers to the Flex-U, it is the voice of all Uflexians and this year, may the voice roar at its loudest!

Christmas & New Year Extravaganzas!!

Films, Dharwad

Holography, J1

Holography, Noida

Holography, J3

Packaging, J1

Packaging, J2

Chemicals, Noida

Chemicals, J3

Packaging, J2

Chemicals, Noida

Chemicals, J3

Chemicals, Noida

Chemicals, J3

Corporate

Engineering

Stupino, Russia

Jebel Ali Dubai

Elizabethtown, USA

Rétság , Hungary

6th October City, Egypt

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