Mumbai witnessed an evening of celebration and recognition as the ET Now Polymers Best Plastics & Polymers Brands 2025 awards unfolded at the Yashwantrao Chavan Auditorium on March 21, 2025. Organised by Worldwide Media and The Times Group, the event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries to honour brands that have redefined the plastics and polymers sector with their cutting-edge solutions and unwavering commitment to progress.
Adding to the grandeur of the evening, the awards were presented by esteemed industry stalwarts, including Sudhanshu Mani, the visionary behind India's first semi-high-speed train, Vande Bharat Express, Kamal Bali, CEO of Volvo Group, and Naresh Raisinghani from BMGI. Their presence underscored the significance of the occasion, as they felicitated the winners and acknowledged their relentless pursuit of excellence.
This year's awardees represent the best and brightest in the industry, each playing a vital role in shaping the future:
- Apar Industries Limited – A frontrunner in thermoplastic elastomers and polymer solutions, catering to the automotive, electrical, and consumer sectors with innovation at its core.
- Electronica Plastic Machines Limited (EPML) – Founded in 1992, Electronica Plastic Machines delivers high-quality, scalable injection moulding solutions. With 12 offices across India, EPML combines advanced technology with a customer first approach to offer adaptable, precise, and future-ready moulding systems.
- HASCO India Pvt. Ltd. – Revolutionising mould-making with its pioneering modular standard component system, setting global benchmarks for efficiency and reliability.
- IGUS (India) Pvt. Ltd. – A leader in motion plastics, providing cutting-edge polymer solutions that enhance durability and efficiency across industrial applications.
- ITIB Machinery India Pvt. Ltd. – Manufacturers of high performance Extrusion lines for single wall and double wall corrugated plastic pipes used for cable ducting, sewerage and many more applications.
- JJ Plastalloy Pvt. Ltd. – A key player in thermoplastic compounds and master batches, exporting to over 30 countries while continuing to strengthen its domestic presence.
- Kuloday Techno Park Pvt. Ltd. – Driving sustainability in plastics with its focus on recycled and eco-friendly solutions, catering to high-performance packaging and polymer applications.
- Mamata Machinery Limited – Mamata is a global leader in flexible packaging solutions, offering high performance bag-making, pouch making, packaging machines and co-extrusion blown film lines. With 4,500+ installations in 75+ countries, the company drives innovation and sustainability in eco-friendly packaging.
- Milacron India Pvt. Ltd. – For over 60 years, Milacron has been a global industrial leader in the manufacturing and distribution of highly engineered and customised injection molding and extrusion solutions, and aftermarket parts and service for the plastics processing market. The company's 1,900 associates worldwide collaborate to serve a diverse range of end-markets.
- Robato-Helios Automation – Transforming traditional injection molding with cutting-edge automation systems designed to enhance precision and efficiency
- Yudo Hot Runner India Private Limited – A global leader in hot runner systems and factory automation, continuously innovating in PET preform production and packaging solutions.
Beyond the awards, the event served as a testament to the industry's evolution—one that is embracing sustainability, efficiency, and forward thinking technology. With each passing year, these awards set a benchmark for excellence, inspiring businesses to innovate, adapt, and contribute to a future where plastics and polymers play a more sustainable and efficient role in the world.
