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INDIAN
INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING
E-2 MIDC Area, Post Box No. 9432,
Andheri (E), Mumbai 400093 (Maharashtra), INDIA
Tel: 2821 9803/ 9469/6751/28329623 Fax:
91-22-28375302
email:
iip@bom4.vsnl.net.in Website:
http://www.iip-in.com
 Regional Centres:
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Chennai
Plot 169 Indl. Estate, Perungudi, Chennai- 600 096.
Tel: 044 24961560 Fax: 044-
24961077 e-mail:
iipche@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in
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Kolkata
Block C.P. Sector V, Salt Lake, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata –
700 091.
Tel: 033 2367 0763/6016 Fax: 033
23679561 e-mail:
iipcal@cal.vsnl.net.in
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New Delhi
Plot 21, Functional Indl. Estate Patparganj, Opp
Patparganj Bus Depot, Delhi - 110092.
Tel: 011 22 16 6703 Fax: 011 -
2261 9612 e-mail:
iipdelhi@nde.vsnl.net.in
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Hyderabad
Lux -3, Industrial Estate, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad- 500
018
Tel: 040-23814321 Fax: 040 2370
0225 e-mail:
karnaips@yahoo.co.in
Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP)
is a National Institute set up jointly by Ministry of Commerce
Industry and the Indian Packaging and Allied Industries in the
year 1966, with specific objective improving packaging
standards in the country. Today, IIP offers a wide range of
services to the industry through various activities. The
Institute with its Head office at Mumbai has 4 Centers at
Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad. The Institute is
closely linked with international organizations and is a
member of Institute of Packaging Professionals. (IOPP), USA;
Institute of Packaging – UK; Technical Association of Pulp &
Paper Industry (TAPPI)-USA World Packaging Organization (WPO),
The International Association of Packaging Research Institutes
(IAPRI) and Asian Packaging Federation (APF).
Functional Areas:
Training & Education, Consultancy & Projects, Package testing
& Quality evaluation services Laboratory, Information
Services, Publications, Design & Exhibitions.
Training & Education:
IIP is the first Institute of its kind to offer Packaging
as a career option through training courses in Packaging.
These include:
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3 month Intensive Training Certificate
programme (accredited by the Asian Packaging Federation)
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2 year Post graduate Diploma in Packaging
Technology
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18 month Distance Education Programme (by
correspondence)
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Short term training programmes for
working executives
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Conferences and seminars
Consultancy & Projects:
Provide services for package design and development for
cost-effective packaging through on the spot- advisory visits,
techno-economic feasibility studies and market research to
assess potential for new projects. In keeping with the
Institute’s efforts for the promotion of nature based
packaging, coir composite board and cushioning media for
packaging applications, a joint project with Coir Board of
India, is developed for cost-effective packaging.
Laboratories:
Laboratories at the Head office and the Centers extend
package testing facilities to industry for domestic
distribution and for exports, as per national and
international standards like BIS, ISO, BS, ASTM and others.
Our Labs offer services for packaging Material testing,
Transport packaging testing, Food packaging testing and
services for UN certification of export packages for hazardous
goods and equipment calibration standardization. Export packs
for fresh fruits and vegetables are developed including bulk
and consumer packs.
Exhibition & Design:
Indiapack, promotes packaging through Exhibitions. It is
common platform for various sectors of the packaging and
allied industries to showcase the latest developments and
trends in packaging within the country and from overseas.
Indiapack is also a meeting ground to boost business and
expand trade through mutual cooperation.
Awards:
The biennial Indiastar Award is a recognition of
excellence in Packaging development for functional design and
appeal. The Indiastar contest is also open to student
category. Likewise the PACMACHINE Award symbolizes
achievements in the field of Packaging and converting
machinery, material handling and testing equipment. Winning
Indiastar entries can compete for the Asiastar and the
Worldstar Awards.
Data-base and Library services:
The most comprehensive source of packaging information
available in one place. The best library in packaging in all
of Asia.
Publications include:
IIP Membership: Indian Institute of
Packaging membership is your link to the world of packaging
and is open to all industry. At present IIP has a total
membership of 947 including Ordinary, Patron, Life,
Association and Individual members. Members are entitled to a
free copy of Packaging India, access to the Library and
concessional rates for IIP services.
Finance & Funding:
Income from services rendered like consultancy, testing, training
programmes, exhibitions, publications , membership of the
Institute generates funds needed for development and
maintenance of infrastructure.
Office bearers:
Mr. Rajiv Dhar, Director,
Mr. Mohansingh Kathayat, Secretary
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