During the inaugural IntraPac 2024 exhibition at the India Expo Mart (IEML) in Greater Noida, UFlex presented the technological strides and prowess of its advanced machines. IntraPac marked its debut as a comprehensive showcase, featuring a spectrum of packaging solutions, machines, and related products, spanning plastic, metal, glass, and paper packaging, as well as filling, capping, sealing, biodegradable options, automation, robotics, tube packaging, mono cartons, traceability systems, logistics, films, molding, and a plethora of other offerings within the packaging industry domain.
Sanjay Malik Sabharwal, joint president and COO, UFlex Engineering Business, during our exchange at IntraPac, said, “We were excited to be part of the inaugural IntraPac. We commend the quality of participation in this event, meticulously organized by IPAMA. Our approach to participating in this event was to invite interested customers to visit our manufacturing facilities in Noida to witness our machines in action firsthand.”
Looking forward, Sabharwal discussed UFlex’s plans for drupa 2024, the premier event in the printing and packaging industry. Along with the engineering business, other businesses of UFlex including holography, packaging films, and chemicals will also be participating in drupa. The company is set to display its CI flexo printing machine live at the event, alongside other innovative solutions such as a combi laminator and a recycling machine. He said, “The anticipation surrounding drupa is palpable, especially after an eight-year hiatus. Its reputation as the premier event in the printing industry is unparalleled. We are looking forward to our participation and meeting our customers and industry associates at our Stand C30 in Hall 9.”
In the evolving landscape of sustainability, Sabharwal stressed the importance of catering to customer preferences for single polymer families and the consequent shift in printing trends toward stretchable materials. “Printing trends are shifting toward stretchable materials, necessitating a realignment in printing equipment. With this evolution in mind, and considering our expertise in producing CI flexo press over the past four or five years, drupa is one of the ideal platforms to showcase our capabilities,” Sabharwal said.
“We are going to present an 8-color CI flexo printing machine with gearless technology, with a print repeat of up to 1200 mm – a substantial machine that requires meticulous preparation for live demonstrations. It is worth noting that we will be utilizing water-based printing, aiming to demonstrate speeds reaching close to 400 meters per minute at our stand, a testament to our commitment to innovation and efficiency in the printing industry,” Sabharwal said.