中文Brilliant Polymers will unveil a next-generation solvent-free laminating adhesive platform at ElitePlus 2026, reinforcing its position as one of India’s leading suppliers of sustainable adhesives for the flexible packaging industry.
Leadership in Solvent-Free Lamination
Brilliant Polymers has built its business around solvent-free laminating adhesives. With an annual manufacturing capacity of 60,000 metric tons and exports to six continents, the company holds a majority share of the Indian laminating adhesives market. More than 74% of its adhesive sales are now based on solvent-free technology, well above the current global industry average.
The company is celebrating 15 years of operation and has positioned itself at the center of the flexible packaging industry’s transition toward more sustainable manufacturing. Solvent-free laminating adhesives are a key part of that transition because they eliminate volatile organic compound emissions, reduce energy consumption, and support safer working environments while maintaining bond strength and performance.
The shift away from solvent-based adhesives has been driven by a combination of regulatory pressure, brand owner sustainability targets, and operational economics. Converters increasingly recognize that solvent-free systems can reduce energy costs, improve production speeds, and eliminate the need for solvent recovery and emissions control equipment.
What the New Platform Delivers
The next-generation solvent-free platform is designed to address evolving converter needs. According to Brilliant Polymers, it will deliver faster primary aromatic amine compliance, accelerated physical cure, broader application versatility and increased renewable raw material content. These improvements are intended to help converters improve productivity while strengthening the sustainability advantages of solvent-free lamination.
The company’s existing solvent-free portfolio already supports faster production speeds, lower energy consumption, excellent bond strength, superior optical clarity and reliable performance across diverse laminate structures. The new platform builds on these characteristics while expanding the range of applications that solvent-free systems can handle, including more demanding packaging formats that have historically been challenging for solvent-free adhesives.
ElitePlus 2026 Showcase
ElitePlus 2026, the 13th Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit & Exhibition, provides the stage for the launch. As a Platinum Sponsor of the event, Brilliant Polymers will host customers and partners at its exhibition stand and meeting lounge, and will present technical insights during the conference sessions.
Gaurav Talwar, managing director of Brilliant Polymers, said the future of flexible packaging will increasingly be solvent-free. “At Brilliant, we believe sustainability must be practical, measurable and scalable. Our focus is on developing technologies that help converters improve productivity, reduce energy consumption and expand solvent-free lamination into increasingly demanding applications,” he said.
Industry Significance
The announcement is part of a broader shift in the flexible packaging industry as converters and brand owners face pressure to reduce emissions, improve manufacturing efficiency and meet sustainability targets. Solvent-free lamination is one of the most mature and commercially viable technologies available to address these pressures.
For converters considering the transition from solvent-based to solvent-free systems, Brilliant Polymers’ expanding portfolio provides a range of options designed to make the switch easier across standard and demanding applications. The company says its adhesive solutions can help converters improve productivity, laminate more challenging structures, support recyclable packaging and reduce operating costs.
As regulatory requirements for packaging sustainability tighten globally, companies like Brilliant Polymers that have invested early in solvent-free technology are likely to benefit from accelerating demand. The ElitePlus 2026 launch will be a useful indicator of how quickly the industry is prepared to move toward solvent-free lamination as a standard practice.
Technical and Commercial Outlook
Historically, solvent-free adhesives were limited to certain laminate structures and applications. The next-generation platform aims to broaden that scope, potentially bringing solvent-free lamination into markets such as retort pouches, high-barrier packaging, and pharmaceutical applications where performance requirements are more stringent. If the technology performs as claimed, it could accelerate the shift away from solvent-based systems across a wider swath of the flexible packaging industry.
For competitors, the launch sets a higher benchmark for what solvent-free adhesives are expected to deliver. Companies that do not invest in comparable performance and sustainability credentials may find themselves at a disadvantage as brand owners and converters raise their adhesive requirements.
The growing emphasis on solvent-free technology is also reshaping supply chains. Raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers and adhesive producers are all being asked to support solvent-free production models. Companies that can offer integrated solutions across this ecosystem will be better positioned than those that provide only one piece of the puzzle.
Brilliant Polymers’ global expansion strategy also supports its solvent-free leadership. With exports reaching six continents, the company is gaining experience in diverse regulatory environments and packaging applications. This international exposure informs its product development, helping it create adhesives that perform reliably across different climates, substrates, and converting conditions. The company’s R&D investments are focused on expanding the application window of solvent-free systems while maintaining the ease of use that converters expect.
The event will also provide a forum for Brilliant Polymers to gather customer feedback and refine its product roadmap. As the industry moves toward solvent-free as a default rather than an exception, customer input on curing speed, bond strength, and application range will shape the next generation of products.
Source: The Packman
