PET Preform for Water Bottles. Pure. Light. Reliable.
MD Group is a trusted water bottle PET preform manufacturer in India, supplying mineral water brands, packaged drinking water plants and beverage companies with 28mm PCO 1881 and 30/25 preforms for 200 ml to 2 L bottles.
BIS & FSSAI
Compliant Food-Grade PET
Trusted Mineral Water PET Preform Supplier
From single-serve 200 ml hospitality bottles to family-pack 2 L mineral water, our PET preforms are engineered for clarity, strength and high-speed blow moulding performance. Manufactured on Husky injection moulding systems with strict process controls, every preform meets BIS IS 12252 and FSSAI norms for packaged drinking water.
Whether you are launching a new mineral water brand or scaling an existing bottling plant, MD Group is your end-to-end partner for water bottle preform supply across India.
Preform Sizes & Gram Weights for Water Bottles
Recommended PET preform specifications for 200 ml to 2 L mineral water and packaged drinking water bottles.
| Bottle Size | Neck Finish | Preform Weight | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 ml | 28mm PCO 1881 / 30/25 | 9 – 11 g | Single-serve mineral water, cup-fill |
| 250 ml | 28mm PCO 1881 / 30/25 | 10 – 12 g | Hospitality, in-flight, events |
| 330 ml | 28mm PCO 1881 | 11 – 13 g | Premium mineral water brands |
| 500 ml | 28mm PCO 1881 / 30/25 | 12.5 – 15 g | Retail packaged drinking water |
| 750 ml | 28mm PCO 1881 | 16 – 19 g | Sports & travel water |
| 1 Litre | 28mm PCO 1881 / 30/25 | 19 – 24 g | Family pack mineral water |
| 1.5 Litre | 28mm PCO 1881 | 26 – 32 g | Bulk retail water |
| 2 Litre | 28mm PCO 1881 | 34 – 42 g | Large family / HoReCa packs |
Weights are indicative and can be customised based on bottle design, top-load requirements and lightweighting goals.
Popular Neck Finishes for Water Bottle Preforms
28mm PCO 1881
The global standard short neck for PET water bottles. Lightweight, fully compatible with PCO 1881 caps and high-speed bottling lines.
30/25 Neck
India's most popular lightweight neck for mineral water and packaged drinking water bottles. Significant resin saving over legacy 30/27 designs.
28mm PCO 1810
Long-neck PCO format for legacy water bottling lines and export markets that still operate on 1810 caps.
Why Mineral Water Brands Choose MD Group
Crystal Clear Clarity
High IV virgin PET resin delivers brilliant transparency that showcases the purity of your mineral water and packaged drinking water.
Lightweighting Expertise
Optimised gram weights for 200 ml to 2 L bottles reduce raw material cost, freight and carbon footprint without compromising bottle strength.
BIS & FSSAI Compliant
Food-grade PET resin compliant with BIS IS 12252 and FSSAI norms for packaged drinking water and natural mineral water.
High-Speed Line Ready
Consistent neck finish, wall thickness and weight tolerance for stable performance on Sidel, Krones, KHS and SIPA blow moulding lines.
Sustainable PET
Lightweighted designs and 100% recyclable PET support brand sustainability targets and EPR compliance.
Bulk PAN-India Supply
Multi-unit manufacturing capacity to fulfil large repeat orders for water bottle plants and beverage bottlers across India.
BIS & FSSAI Compliance for Packaged Drinking Water
Indian mineral water and packaged drinking water bottles must be manufactured from food-grade PET that meets stringent BIS and FSSAI standards. MD Group preforms are produced from approved virgin PET resin and tested for migration, intrinsic viscosity and clarity at every batch.
- BIS IS 12252 compliant PET resin
- FSSAI compliant for packaged drinking & mineral water
- Food-grade virgin resin from approved suppliers
- Batch-wise IV, AA and dimensional testing
- BRCGS & FSSC 22000 aligned manufacturing systems
Lightweighting Benefits
Lightweighted PET preforms reduce resin usage by 8 – 18% versus legacy designs, delivering measurable benefits across the value chain:
- Lower per-bottle raw material cost
- Reduced freight and warehousing footprint
- Lower carbon emissions per bottle
- Easier compliance with EPR & sustainability goals
- Faster blow moulding cycle times
Who We Supply
Trusted by India's leading water bottle manufacturers, mineral water brands and beverage companies.
Mineral Water Brands
Premium and mass-market mineral water companies looking for consistent, on-spec preforms in 500 ml, 1 L, 1.5 L and 2 L formats.
Water Bottle Manufacturers
Contract bottlers and packaged drinking water plants needing reliable bulk supply with stable lead times.
Beverage Companies
Flavoured water, alkaline water, electrolyte and functional beverage brands using PCO 1881 PET preforms.
HoReCa & Institutional
Hotels, airlines, hospitals and event caterers sourcing branded 200 ml – 500 ml mineral water preforms.
Bulk Capacity for Water Bottle Preform Supply
With multiple strategically located manufacturing units, high-cavitation Husky injection moulding systems and dedicated water-bottle preform tooling, MD Group reliably serves large repeat-order requirements of mineral water plants and beverage bottlers across India.
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Manufacturing Units
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Injection Moulding Systems
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