(MENAFN- Mid-East.Info) Dubai: Hotpack Global, the world's leading manufacturer of disposable food packaging products, has been certified as a `Verified Exporter' by Dubai Industries & Exports, the trade promotion entity of the Department of Economic Development (DED), endorsing the company's salience as a top and reliable exporter from the UAE.
Hotpack said that the certification comes as a major boost to its export growth strategy, and will empower it further to contribute to the UAE's goal of bringing a qualitative leap to make the industrial sector the main catalyst of the national economy within 10 years.
“The certification also comes at a time when we are on a big push to our exports in terms of expanding footprints. We currently export to 95 countries across the world, and in the next couple of months we will be touching a milestone of 100 countries,” said Hotpack Group Managing Director P.B. Abdul Jebbar.
He said the company has been able to continue on the export growth trail sustainably because of its manufacturing strength.“Our fully automated, state-of-the-art factories are aiming to reach 4.0 industry standards, while simultaneously ensuring best-in-class business practices,” Mr. Jebbar said, adding that international quality accreditations and certifications will further support Hotpack's access to global markets with ease.
Hotpack exported products worth AED 700 million in the last two years and the volume of export has been estimated at 4,625 containers (TEUs), in addition to hundreds of trailer movements in road transport to countries across the GCC.
As part of the `Verified Exporter' initiative to promote the UAE's `export ready' programme in association with SGS Gulf Limited, Hotpack has also completed an audit successfully before being certified. The certification will enable potential international buyers with credible verification process when they look for engaging the UAE-based exporters for business.
Hotpack said it continues to invest in technology and innovation to stay ahead of competition and to expand product range suited for global markets.“We have enough capacity to expand further worldwide,” Mr. Jebbar said.
The certification initiative is linked to the UAE's `Operation 300 billion' strategic initiative and the unified Industrial brand identity under the slogan `Make it in the Emirates' as an extension to the UAE nation brand. The 10-year comprehensive strategy also aims to double the industrial sector's contribution to the GDP and improve the Competitive Industrial Performance Index of the country to be among the top 25 in the world.
Hotpack Global has a group turnover of AED 950 million and has a presence in 25 locations across the Middle East, UK and a chain of network in other Gulf and African countries. The company's sales centres are present across the seven emirates in the UAE, as well as in other G.C.C. countries. Hotpack manufactures and supplies over 3,500 disposable food packaging products.
Hotpack's complete range of disposable food packaging solutions include eco-friendly kraft boxes, trays, paper bags, paper cups, takeaway containers, Aluminum foils and flexible packaging products. Their ultra-modern PET extrusion plant in National Industries Park produces recyclable bakery containers, salad bowls, juice cups and more. Hotpack also specializes in the production of facial tissues, napkins, kitchen rolls & toilet rolls under the brand“Soft n Cool”.
About Hotpack Global :
Founded in 1995, Hotpack Global is a recognized leader in both the manufacture and supply of food packaging products. Today, the company has operations in 12 countries which includes GCC countries, India, UK, USA, Morocco, Nigeria and Australia. Within a limited span of time, the company has grown to become one of the leading players in the packaging sector because of its reputation for supplying quality products, its reasonable price structure and outstanding service. Hotpack is seen as a one stop shop that offers the complete range of packaging products for HORECA, Retail and Industrial Packaging sectors. It represents other major manufacturing companies worldwide and products are packed hygienically in modern and attractive designs and marketed under“Hotpack” (Disposable Range) and“Soft n Cool” (Tissue Range) brands.
As a food packaging company Hotpack has been certified with BRCGS, SEDEX, ESMA, PEFC, FSC, ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 22000: 2018, ISO 14001: 2015, ISO 45001: 2018 which ensures the top quality of its products. Hotpack was adjudged winner of the coveted Dubai Quality Award under the category of Dubai Smart Industry Award 2020 for the manufacturing sector. Hotpack today has 30 standalone Retail centers across the MENA offering 600 plus Specialty range products which are not available in Supermarkets. Also is the region’s largest online store for food packaging products. Over the years, Hotpack has become a trusted brand with its excellent products, services and continuous brand communication.
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