Seven-11 Industries Wins IFCA Star Award 2025 for Innovation in Materials

October 9 2025 IFCA Star Awards at Mumbai, India

Recognising Innovation That Shapes the Future of Packaging

Innovation has always been at the heart of Seven-11 Industries' journey. We are proud to announce that this commitment to continuous research, product development, and customer-focused innovation has been recognised by the Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA) through the prestigious IFCA Star Awards 2025.

Seven-11 Industries has been honoured with the 'Innovation in Materials' Award for its newly launched Sillevia Pigment Chips, a breakthrough solution developed to address evolving requirements within the printing ink and packaging industries.

This recognition marks an important milestone for our organization and reflects the dedication, expertise, and innovative spirit of the teams who continuously work towards creating advanced solutions for our customers.

A Recognition of Continuous Innovation

The packaging industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by increasing demands for efficiency, consistency, sustainability, and performance.

As these requirements grow, innovation in raw materials and manufacturing technologies becomes increasingly important. Recognizing this need, Seven-11 Industries invested significant effort into developing a solution that would enhance ink manufacturing processes while delivering superior performance characteristics.

The result was Sillevia Pigment Chips—an innovative material solution designed to simplify processing, improve production efficiency, and support consistent print quality.

Receiving the IFCA Star Award validates our belief that meaningful innovation is achieved by understanding industry challenges and developing practical solutions that create measurable value for customers.

Introducing Sillevia Pigment Chips

Sillevia Pigment Chips represent a significant advancement in pigment handling and ink manufacturing technology.

Developed through extensive research and testing, these pigment chips are engineered to provide:

·         Consistent colour strength

·         Reliable dispersion performance

·         High-quality print output

·         Improved manufacturing efficiency

·         Cleaner and safer handling

·         Enhanced process consistency

Unlike conventional pigment powders, pigment chips offer a more controlled and efficient approach to pigment incorporation, helping manufacturers achieve improved operational performance while maintaining stringent quality standards.

Their ability to support consistent production outcomes makes them particularly valuable for modern ink manufacturing environments where reliability and efficiency are critical.

Addressing Industry Challenges

The development of Sillevia Pigment Chips was driven by a clear objective—to provide a solution that addresses common challenges faced by ink manufacturers and converters.

Traditional pigment handling can often present challenges related to:

·         Dust generation

·         Material wastage

·         Inconsistent dispersion

·         Extended processing times

·         Batch-to-batch variations

Sillevia Pigment Chips were developed to overcome these limitations by offering a more efficient, cleaner, and performance-oriented alternative.

The innovation reflects Seven-11's broader philosophy of not simply supplying products, but creating solutions that help customers improve productivity, consistency, and overall manufacturing performance.

Research and Development at the Core

Behind every successful innovation is a strong foundation of research and development.

At Seven-11 Industries, continuous investment in R&D remains one of the key drivers of growth and differentiation. Our technical teams work closely with customers, suppliers, and industry experts to understand emerging trends, evolving requirements, and future opportunities.

The development of Sillevia Pigment Chips is a direct result of this innovation-driven culture.

From formulation development and laboratory testing to production optimization and real-world performance validation, the project involved extensive collaboration across multiple functions within the organization.

The IFCA recognition serves as a testament to the capabilities of our R&D team and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of material innovation.

Contributing to the Future of Packaging

The packaging industry is entering a new era where sustainability, efficiency, and performance must coexist.

Material innovations such as Sillevia Pigment Chips play an important role in supporting this transformation by enabling more efficient manufacturing processes and contributing to higher-quality end products.

As packaging converters and ink manufacturers continue to seek solutions that improve productivity while maintaining environmental responsibility, innovative materials will become increasingly important in shaping the industry's future.

Seven-11 remains committed to supporting this evolution through ongoing research, technology development, and customer collaboration.

A Shared Achievement

While receiving an industry award is a proud moment, it is also a reflection of the collective efforts of many stakeholders.

We extend our sincere gratitude to:

·         The Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA)

·         The esteemed jury members of the IFCA Star Awards

·         Our customers and industry partners

·         Our research and development teams

·         Every employee whose dedication contributed to this achievement

Their trust, collaboration, and support continue to inspire us to innovate and improve.

Looking Ahead

Winning the IFCA Star Award 2025 is not the culmination of our innovation journey—it is motivation to continue pushing forward.

As the packaging and printing industries continue to evolve, Seven-11 Industries remains focused on developing future-ready solutions that help customers achieve higher performance, greater efficiency, and sustainable growth.

The recognition of Sillevia Pigment Chips reinforces our commitment to innovation-led development and encourages us to continue investing in technologies that create meaningful value for the industry.

Driving Innovation Forward

At Seven-11 Industries, innovation is not confined to laboratories—it is embedded in our culture, our processes, and our vision for the future.

The IFCA Star Award 2025 for Innovation in Materials stands as a proud milestone in our journey and a reminder of what can be achieved through curiosity, expertise, and continuous improvement.

As we move forward, we remain committed to delivering advanced, reliable, and high-performance solutions that help shape the future of printing, packaging, and material technology.

Because innovation is not just about creating something new—it is about creating something better.