Company:
Packem Umasree Private Limited
The tragic explosion at the Port of Beirut in 2020 was a wake-up call for the world. Caused by the unsafe storage of ammonium nitrate, it became one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history and cost more than 220 lives. Incidents like this highlight a serious need for safer and smarter ways to store and transport hazardous materials.
At Packem Umasree, we felt a responsibility to respond. Together with Texene, we have developed the world’s first Type D FIBC bag made entirely from recycled PET (rPET). It is a solution that unites safety with sustainability, two priorities that can no longer be treated separately.
The bag incorporates Crohmiq dissipative threads designed by Texene and also made from rPET. These threads safely disperse static charges that build up during filling or discharging. By neutralising those charges, the bag eliminates the risk of sparks or ignition without the need for grounding. This is critical when handling volatile products like powders, chemicals, pigments or other hazardous cargo that are transported in large volumes worldwide. In practice, it functions as a built-in static protection system, ensuring reliable safety even under demanding conditions.
What makes this development stand out is that it delivers this advanced safety profile while being produced from 100% recycled PET. Every bag gives discarded plastic a new life, cutting dependence on virgin raw material and directly supporting a circular economy. It is the first time a Type D FIBC achieves this level of sustainability without compromising performance.
This pack is a winner because it addresses two global concerns at once: protecting people from catastrophic accidents and reducing environmental impact. It sets a new benchmark for the packaging industry by showing that hazardous goods can be shipped with both confidence and conscience.