With the promise “to protect what’s good”, Tetra Pak, from their early days has been developing cutting-edge technology and solutions that help make food safe and available everywhere. Bringing alive their aim of “Making in India, Making for the World”, the company’s packaging material factory becomes the first in India across industries to receive the ‘Award for World Class TPM Achievement’ by Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM).
Adding yet another feather in its cap, Tetra Pak India’s packaging material factory in Chakan becomes the first in India to be conferred the prestigious ‘Award for World Class TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Achievement’ by the JIPM (Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance). Tetra Pak’s manufacturing site based in Chakan, Maharashtra, is the first site in India across industries to be conferred this honor. The recognition highlights the outstanding levels of production quality, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, and is arguably the most coveted award for the manufacturing industry.
Tetra Pak’s site in Chakan has been in operation for over a decade now, bringing alive the aim of ‘Making in India, Making for the World’. The award for World Class TPM achievement has been awarded to the packaging material converting factory that has the capacity to produce over 16 billion carton packages every year. It is also known for being one of the lowest waste and highest efficiency sites across Tetra Pak.
Ashutosh Manohar, Managing Director – South Asia Markets at Tetra Pak said, “We are humbled by this recognition for our packaging material factory. This award for World Class TPM achievement is a testimony of the level of commitment, hard work, and dedication our team has shown over the years to maintain the World Class standards, that Tetra Pak is known for. We are proud that Tetra Pak is the first company across industries in India to be declared World Class by none other than JIPM, and are confident that this will further boost the confidence of our customers who have been our partners on our 35 years journey in India.”
TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) refers to a maintenance technique which focuses on equipment and people to achieve Zero losses and improve productivity in all company functions. Reducing losses related to equipment and people improves product quality, production efficiency, workplace safety, energy savings etc, leading to significantly improved employee morale and customer experience.
In addition to JIPM recognition, their Chakan manufacturing site is also Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum certified site since 2014, meeting a range of parameters for efficient use of energy, water & other resources, use of solar energy, good indoor environmental air quality and consideration of the quality of life of occupants in design construction and operation.
Tetra Pak India’s site in Chakan is the largest and most advanced facility for Tetra Pak outside Sweden, and is committed to delivering World Class quality, from the heart of India. In addition to the packaging material converting factory, that has been conferred the ‘Award for World Class TPM Achievement’, the Tetra Pak site at Chakan also hosts a product formulation center, a certified machine renovation center, a technical training academy, and a processing module factory – making it a truly integrated site that caters to F&B brands in India and other parts of the world.
Tetra Pak is one of the world leaders in food processing and packaging solutions. Working closely with their customers and suppliers, they provide safe, innovative, and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. With more than 25,000 employees around the world, the company believes in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Their promise, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™,” reflects their vision to commit to making food safe and available, everywhere.
More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapak.com, where you can also read about the company’s journey to develop the world’s most sustainable food package.
