Industry consolidation accelerates as Indian packaging firms invest in new technologies

INDIA – The Indian packaging industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by a wave of strategic investments and technological upgrades aimed at enhancing efficiency, meeting international standards, and expanding production capacity.

Companies across pharmaceuticals, labels, corrugated, and FMCG packaging are investing in state-of-the-art equipment to remain competitive in both domestic and global markets.

In Bengaluru, Nice Prints, a specialist in pharmaceutical packaging, has installed a Bobst Visionfold 80 A2 with Accubraille.

The new folding-gluing system integrates Braille embossing in a single pass, allowing the company to meet mandatory European market requirements while reducing setup time and improving consistency.

With flexibility in handling multiple substrates, the Visionfold boosts quality and speed, ensuring timely deliveries for pharma clients.

Barcom Industries, based in Mumbai, has expanded its label printing portfolio with two Mark Andy Pro Series presses, supplied by Flexo Image Graphics (FIG).

The machines enhance print quality and productivity, supporting Barcom’s premium label offerings for the FMCG, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. With this investment, the company is strengthening its presence in the international market.

Meanwhile, Prateek Graphics of Sonipat has accelerated its shift toward digital with the installation of an Epson SurePress L-6534V.

The six-colour UV digital press with white ink capability allows high-quality, efficient production with reduced waste.

The move represents a significant transition from conventional metal printing to digital-driven growth, with the company planning to diversify into shrink sleeves and flexible packaging.

In Kolkata, DE Converter India has invested in a Gallus Labelmaster 440, boosting its output by an estimated 10–12% and net profit by up to 25%.

Its modular eight-colour configuration with die-cutting stations is designed for tea-tags, FMCG labels, and short-run packaging, with capacity for future digital upgrades.

Print Panache Packaging Solutions (PPS) in Haryana has added a Rhyguan Smart-450 slitter-rewinder with 100% fault detection via Luster camera.

The automated system, installed by FIG, offers robust servo-driven web control for high-speed, precise slitting and rewinding.

Completing the wave of upgrades, Pondicherry-based Nithya Packaging has invested in a Dayuan BHT-1650FC Excellence Series die-cutter, capable of high-speed, precise cutting of varied materials.

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