FAQ - Explast

What does Explast do?

Explast Ltd is in the manufacturing of plastic and box packaging. Explast Ltd supplies a various range of plastic films and bags of different substrates such as LDPE, PE, PP, HDPE, (as well as laminated substrates to suit your application). We are experts in manufacturing of plastic bags, packaging, films, tubing, and shrink packaging in the plastic industry. We make plain and printed box packaging for different sector in Mauritius.

How has Explast become a leader in the industry?

Established in 1984, Explast Ltd soon became one of the leading Mauritian producers of high quality printed plastic packaging and polybag. At Explast we maintain an active awareness of the latest research and development in order to advise on attitude towards plastic and box packaging in terms of sustainability, product safety and environment.

How does Explast use technology to better serve customers?

At Explast, we are constantly investing in the latest machinery since quality and service of customers are our utmost priority. Explast Ltd offer unlimited customise bags available in rainbow of colors with our high tech-machines.

New technology at the service of our clients:

Sophisticated 8 colour Flexo printing machine
Carint, Italian 6 colour C.I Flexo, printing machine
Kuhne Extruder Machine with Rotary Die (Germany)

What is plastic packaging?

Plastic packaging is made of resin which is called polymer. The most common plastic available for packaging are polyethylene terephthalate, 2) high density polyethylene, 3) polyvinyl chloride, 4) low density polyethylene, 5) polypropylene, 6) polystyrene and 7) other. The resins often are identified by their acronyms: 1) PET, 2) HDPE, 3) PVC, 4) LDPE, 5) PP, 6) PS and 7

What is Carton Box Packaging?

Carton is a box or container usually made of paperboard and sometimes of corrugated fiberboard. The cartons boxes are used as packaging. A carton box packaging is suitable for food, pharmaceuticals, hardware, and many other types of products.