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BANGKOK, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Producing over 2,850 million pieces in annual output will help to expand Thai

SMEs' business opportunities and enhance the "New Normal" lifestyle of

consumers worldwide.

With the world still battling the COVID-19 pandemic and driven by the "New

Normal" lifestyle, Eka Global, Asia's No. 1 longevity packaging producer, has

been inundated with an increasing demand for its proven rigid-barrier plastic

packaging products. This led to a newly installed 10th production-line,

enabling the company to increase its production capacity by 15%.

The additional production line, which is fully commissioned and commenced

commercial operations in September 2021, will add another 350 million units to

Eka Global's current production capacity of 2,500 million units per annum. This

will boost the overall production output to 2,850 million units per year.

Chaiwat Nantiruj, Eka Global's Group CEO, said, "The COVID-19 pandemic has

changed people's way of life. Self-quarantine and food delivery have become an

integral part of our "New Normal" lifestyles. The global food-delivery industry

has seen a significant increase in business, leading to a greater demand for

our longevity packaging that promotes food safety and provides greater

convenience for the consumers."

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic brought much if the world to a virtual

standstill in 2020, Eka Global has been operating at maximum capacity. The

company continues to receive ever increasing orders from customers across the

Asia Pacific, the USA and Europe. To be well prepared to meet this uptrend in

the future, the company felt it feasible to expand its production capacity with

this latest investment.  

"Demand for longevity packaging will continue in the future with or without

COVID-19," said Chaiwat. "Visionary food producers, exporters and local SMEs

have also realized this and are looking for high quality longevity packaging."

Together with its commitment to becoming an innovative leader in the longevity

packaging market, Eka Global also cares about the environment. The company

believes that environmentally friendly packaging is a critical tool to enable

Thai SMEs to expand their business overseas and enhances their competitiveness

in the global market.  

"We aim to minimize the impact of our business on the environment," said

Chaiwat. "The Circular Economy concept is key for business development to

achieve sustainable growth. We have introduced a 360-degree waste management

policy. Our products are already 100% recyclable but we are not yet fully

satisfied."  

"Our R&D team has been working very hard to come up with more environmentally

friendly innovations. Among other research projects that we are working on is

using plant-based raw materials to replace petroleum-based products. Our goal

is crystal clear, that is to allow consumers to enjoy a New Normal lifestyle

with food safety while sharing the responsibility for a Clean Environment."

SOURCE: Eka Global

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