Rajoo Engineers acquires majority stake in Kohli Printing & Converting Machines

INDIA – Rajoo Engineers Ltd has acquired a majority stake in Kohli Printing and Converting Machines Pvt. Ltd to redefine packaging technology.

The move brings together two engineering leaders to create a unified platform for delivering smarter, faster, and more sustainable solutions to the flexible packaging industry.

The partnership will integrate Rajoo’s strength in extrusion systems with Kohli’s expertise in printing, laminating, and converting technologies.

This end-to-end offering will provide converters with a one-stop solution that streamlines production workflows, eliminates fragmentation, and enhances efficiency.

“With this synergy, converters will benefit from integrated manufacturing and service support, reduced downtime, and stronger return on investment,” the companies said in a joint statement.

The alliance also plans to invest in joint R&D and automation-led design, enabling faster innovation and quicker adaptation to evolving market needs.

Mr. Rajesh N. Doshi, Chairman of Rajoo Group, emphasized the global ambition behind the deal, “We’re blending Indian ingenuity with global ambition. Kohli’s printing and converting excellence and Rajoo’s extrusion leadership will now speak in one language, Performance.

“Together, we aim to make India the preferred hub for integrated packaging technology solutions for the world.”

Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Mumbai, Kohli Printing and Converting Machines (formerly Kohli Industries) is a globally recognized manufacturer of rotogravure printing presses, laminators, and converting equipment.

The company serves over 40 countries, building a reputation for precision engineering, robust design, and high-speed automated solutions tailored to flexible packaging, labels, and specialty applications.

Under the continued leadership of Managing Director Mr. Kaku Kohli, the company will focus on driving product innovation, customer engagement, and strategic expansion both in India and overseas.

“We’re not just combining technologies, we’re combining philosophies and strengths. This partnership is about building smarter, more agile printing and packaging ecosystems that serve the evolving needs of converters worldwide,” said Mr. Kohli.

The collaboration is expected to particularly benefit converters serving FMCG, pharmaceutical, agriculture, industrial, and chemical sectors, offering scalable, high-performance solutions that shorten go-to-market timelines.

Industry analysts note that the deal underscores India’s growing role as a hub for advanced packaging machinery, positioning the country to compete more aggressively in global markets for sustainable and automated packaging technologies.

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