Mumbai-based Mudrika Labels has completed the installation of a brand new Gallus ECS 340 label press with a 10-color palette. According to the company, the latest addition has increased the company’s production capacity by 12%.

Gallus ECS 340 features a configuration that focuses on what is essential and can be expanded freely by 2 modules at a time. As a result, it supports the flexible use of a whole range of applications and embellishing techniques such as flexographic and screen printing, cold foil and rotary die-cutting. At speeds up to 165 meters/min, the press can print on PS materials and paper as well as cardboard, monofoil label materials, and tube laminates on request.

“We have successfully installed the machine and are looking forward to run it once the lockdown ends. Our expansion comes at a time when consumers are being more aware of ‘Made in India’ goods and services. Anticipating the increased production of essential and non-essential goods post the COVID-19 lockdown, we are positive that this addition will enable us to deliver the highest-quality products to our customers in these stressed times,” a press release issued by the company said.

The release added, “Mudrika group strives to meet customer demands and improve our capabilities. We have been working during the last two months of lockdown providing packaging solutions for essential products. Going forward, we are working towards increasing our operations as per the directives of the government. As India opens up, we await to serve your needs in even better ways than before.”

Mudrika Labels was established in 1976 in Mumbai by Manish Desai, his brother Vipul and cousin Sandip. Besides producing labels, the Desai brothers operate an offset-based corrugation unit in Daman and Bhillad; a packaging plant in Vasai; a label-stock material plant; and a joint venture with a South Korean partner for manufacturing heat transfer films, decals and in-mould labels.