Even though it can habitually be an afterthought, the packaging is an essential aspect of any product in the supply chain. At the same time as its fundamental purpose is to protect your products, it can also play a vital role in adequately handling your goods. Your brand image can also be enhanced when using suitable materials whether you’re handling large electrical gear or small pharmaceutical goods – packaging influences from the minute it is used in the warehouse. Instigating an effective and competent packaging process is crucial for your company’s logistics. Your goal is to get your product’s movement safe all over the distribution system so that it arrives with the consumer in the perfect condition as it was in your warehouse. Hence, packaging has a vital role in the process, beginning with choosing suitable robust materials that can endure the rigours of transportation.
Packaging and consumer experience usually go hand in hand. Packaging a finished good is often the first bodily experience a consumer has of your brand. High-quality, fresh-looking packaging is more alluring to the final consumers when contrasted to a dented or tatty box. Having excellent packaging will permit your brand to stand out from the competitors. Today, Business Touch Magazine has an extraordinary packaging company that has revolutionised this domain. With 45 years of industry experience, a 2,00,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and 24,000 tonnes per annum producing capacity, Aero Plast Ltd is a proud game changer.
Aero Plast gives tailor-made packaging material. The company believes that it should be designed for the required shelf life and other quality parameters. Mr Ajay says, “Packing material should not be over-designed or under-designed”. He also considers the budgetary requirements of the clients.
Overview of Aero Plast Ltd.
Established in 1978, Aero Plast is a pioneer in the packaging field, continuously offering end-to-end solutions to their clientele. Aero Plast is documented as the fastest-growing establishment that caters to the market with its ‘low cost and 100% suitable quality’ model. Situated in Northern India, Aero Plast holds a world-class manufacturing facility. The CEO of Aero Plast believes that quality is a process control mechanism. If one preserves it efficiently, it can inevitably lead to cost reduction. Aero Plast is celebrated as a manufacturer of flexible packaging and shopping bag solutions for hundreds of clients.
“Aero Plast is the outcome of the determination and hard work put forth by every single person who has contributed to the company. For 45 years, I have diligently introduced and followed the policy of ‘Premium quality at an economical price’. My vision is to see Aero Plast becoming the representative of ‘a complete packaging solution’. Currently, I am aiming towards a healthy working environment and a flourishing lifestyle for my Aero Plast family. I aspire Aero Plast to hold a global presence in the field of packaging.”
- Says Mr. Ajay Goyal
The company believes that “Automation is the key to success, ” and an organisation can achieve a globally distributed, highly resilient, responsive manufacturing ecosystem through automation. In 2020, APL started its new venture of paper bags. The company purchased an automatic machine with a manufacturing capacity of 2,50,000 paper bags daily.
Mr. Ajay Goyal indomitable entrepreneur
The indomitable entrepreneurial spirit that fuels the success story of Mr. Ajay Goyal can be traced back to his humble beginnings. During his 10th standard, he made a pivotal decision not to pursue a job, motivated by the challenging circumstances his service-class father faced. His father, unable to take leave for a significant operation his younger brother required, instilled in Ajay a sense of responsibility and determination.
In 1976, armed with sheer determination and a vision, Mr. Ajay embarked on his entrepreneurial journey. His first venture involved taking on the contract for a College Hostel Mess, a bold move made with zero capital. Building on this initial success, in 1978, he founded a small sole proprietorship firm named AJAY BROTHERS. At that time, he peddled paper bags on a bicycle, marking the modest beginnings of what would later evolve into the renowned AERO PLAST LTD., established in 1995. The company’s inception was grounded in the simple yet impactful idea of catering to the changing needs of India’s dynamic and progressing Packaging Industry.
Understanding the pivotal role that proper packaging material and a well-conceived system play in both the packaging process and product design, Mr. Ajay positioned himself as a visionary leader. With unwavering dynamism, he committed himself to meeting the diverse packaging requirements across various verticals. Under the guiding philosophy of “COMPLETE PACKAGING SOLUTION,” Aero Plast Ltd. (APL) has grown into the nation’s premier manufacturer and indisputable wholesaler of high-quality packaging solutions.
In Mr. Ajay Goyal’s journey from a young man with a vision to the leader of a pioneering packaging solutions company, his commitment to quality, innovation, and meeting the industry’s ever-evolving needs has been unwavering. The success of AERO PLAST LTD. stands as a testament to his resilience and entrepreneurial prowess.
Products & Major Clients of Aero Plast
Today, APL’s product range encompasses a wide array of offerings, including Laminated Flexible Films/Pouches tailored for the Food and Pharma sectors, PE Film catering to Milk, Lamination Film for Paneer, Khoya, Peda, SMP and Shrink Film. The company also provides Shopping and SOS Paper Bags and Paper and Poly Bags explicitly designed for E-Commerce, Courier Industries, and Universities.
APL has served various clients via its unmatched, unparalleled packaging solution since its inception by manufacturing paper bags, packaging pouches, packaging rolls, flexible packaging film to LDPE films, LDPE bags & pouches, brown paper bags, S.O.S. bags, pinch bottom bags, merchandise bags, Euro tote bags, bakery bags, and mailing bags. By the end of 2019, with the continuous support of its vendors and renowned clients such as UNIQLO, AMAZON, KHADIMS, MOTHER DAIRY and RAJDHANI. APL achieved phenomenal revenue growth of 81%. Now, APL has a major lead in the e-commerce market, which includes FLIPKART, BIG BASKET, BLINKIT, ZEPTO, etc. The company has served more than 16 states of India by providing packaging material for their supplies under the Govt.’s free food distribution schemes.
Patents
A significant milestone in our R&D journey, the company has recently applied for two patents in sustainable packaging, showcasing our commitment to innovation and technological advancement. The company is dedicated to pushing boundaries and creating packaging solutions that redefine standards.
Unique features of Aero Plast
1. Complete in-house production
We do everything from designing the product from scratch to creating ready-to-dispatch products.
2. Cost-effective prices
We use the ‘low cost and quality products’ theory to render a remarkable success rate.
3. Rich experience
Enriched with knowledge and experience of over 45 years, we always aim to be one step ahead.
4. Extensive quality control
Strict quality checks are performed for all raw materials and End products with QC check-marks.
5. Striving for Innovation
Our Research and Development team always seeks new and innovative designs and products. Two patents are in process.
6. 24 * 7 Availability
We adhere to our ‘always here for you promise by responding to queries within 72 hours throughout the global time zones.
Future Plans
Mr Ajay’s entrepreneurial lineage has been successfully maintained by his wife, Mrs Abha Goyal, and two sons, Abhay Goyal and Abhas Goyal. They are the company’s next-generation promoters who’ve helped conquer many economic and developmental milestones. Mr. Abhay Goyal, the elder son, holds a Master’s degree in Polymer Science from the University of Sheffield, UK. Mr. Abhas Goyal, the younger son, has an M.Sc. in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship from Manchester Business School, UK. This family is seeking to expand APL across a multitude of domains and geographical markets. They have a strong vision for a holistic brand that not only garners profits but also preserves the environment and mankind.
APL Group of Companies’ strategic move towards further growth and expansion in the industrial sector, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. They are establishing three manufacturing units in the Kathua Region with an investment of Rs. 500 crores to capitalise on emerging opportunities and contribute to the local economy. By establishing a presence in Jammu and Kashmir, we aim to leverage the region’s potential while fostering sustainable development and creating employment opportunities. The team’s dedication and expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the success of this venture. This initiative underscored our commitment to quality, innovation and community engagement in Jammu and Kashmir region.
Being in the entrepreneurial game for decades, Mr. Ajay understands the significance of consistent advancement. Therefore, he has an “EITHER UPDATE OR BE OUTDATE” philosophy of business and life. The team at APL is unequivocally dedicated to refining and fine-tuning the product features and designs as per market requirements. The company maintains regular growth of Rs. 80-100 crores each financial year. Upto 2027–28, our target is to cross the revenue milestone of INR 1000 crore in sales. By 2026–27, the company is projected to be listed on the stock exchange.
