Flexible packaging major Uflex Limited showcased its latest state-of-the-art aseptic filling machine, ASEPTO Smart 78, at PackEx India 2017, Pragati Maidan from 21 to 23 August 2017. ASEPTO Smart 78 is the first of its kind aseptic packaging machine to be introduced by Uflex.

As a part of expansion strategy, Uflex has forayed into the aseptic packaging solution under the brand name ASEPTO. Featuring a six layered packaging innovation, ASEPTO is made of paperboard, aluminium and poly-ethylene to keep the products’ freshness and nutritional value preserved along with the increased shelf life.

Being a fully integrated flexible packaging solutions company, Uflex besides manufacturing aseptic liquid packaging material, has also engineered the first ever fully Indian aseptic Form Fill and Seal (FFS) machine, ASEPTO Smart 78. This advanced machine has a capacity of 7,800 packages per hour for pack sizes ranging from 100 ml, 125 ml, 160 ml and 200 ml slim packs. The machine comes with special tools for operation and maintenance of the machine. It has several other features such as advanced integration with PLC, less electronic parts, operational friendly and has the highest speed limits than any in its category.

Ashwani Kumar Sharma, president and CEO, new business initiative, Uflex Limited, said, “We are proud to showcase, the most innovative and efficient Indian technology in the aseptic liquid packaging space. Brand ASEPTO is the first locally manufactured product that has been developed keeping in mind the evolving needs for our customers promising Preservation, Protection and Promotion of products. Liquid packaging market today is growing at 17-18% per annum and is expected to double up in the next five years. The machine has been designed to cater to address this growing demand and further encourage the consumption of products that not only are fresh but also are convenient and have an optimal shelf life.”