# Packem to build 100% sustainable FIBC bag plant near Ahmedabad, India

Brazil's Packem and India's Umasree Texplast are partnering on a new plant near Ahmedabad that will make 100% sustainable rPET FIBC/jumbo bags and is expected to create about 700 jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2022-11-15
- Where: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Jobs: 700
- Status: announced
- Products: rPET FIBC bags, jumbo bags
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Packem](https://endata.com/companies/9897.md)
- [Umasree Texplast](https://endata.com/companies/9898.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [bagsjumbo.com](https://bagsjumbo.com/sustainability-takes-center-stage-indian-giant-umasree-texplast-teams-up-with-brazilian-leader-packem-for-eco-friendly-fibc-bags/), 2022-11-15: "The new production unit to come near Ahmedabad which will produce 100 per cent sustainable FIBC/Jumbo Bags is expected to create about 700 jobs."

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