UFlex is preparing to start commercial production at a new US$126 million aseptic packaging facility in Ain Sokhna, Egypt, by the end of 2026, expanding its Asepto manufacturing footprint closer to customers across the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
The 30-acre greenfield facility will have an annual production capacity of 12 billion aseptic packs, making Egypt Asepto’s second manufacturing base after India. Together, the two operations will provide installed capacity of 24 billion packs annually. Around US$108 million had been invested in the Egyptian project by June 2026.
The new plant forms part of UFlex’s strategy to strengthen regional manufacturing and supply capabilities for aseptic liquid packaging. Asepto currently exports to more than 50 countries and serves over 250 customers, with approximately 35–40% of production from its Indian operation exported.
Ashwani Sharma, President and CEO, Asepto, said Egypt was selected for its strategic location and proximity to Europe, the Middle East and Africa, while also providing access to other international markets. The facility incorporates printing, extrusion, slitting, automated material handling and connected quality-control systems.
Packaging MEA recently visited the Ain Sokhna facility ahead of commercial operations. An in-depth factory report and exclusive interview with Ashwani Sharma will appear in the upcoming edition of Packaging MEA.