Kalka showcased heat innovation in corrugation at CorruPack

At CorruPack 2026, Delhi-based Kalka Engineering demonstrated how specialised thermal management can revolutionise corrugation efficiency. 

Established in 1981 as a manufacturer of industrial heaters, the company has leveraged four decades of expertise to develop a suite of advanced heating solutions, including flameless LPG systems and non-Indian Boiler Regulation (IBR) boilers. These systems are designed to address the primary bottleneck in corrugation: heat transfer. 

According to Varun Tyagi, chief financial officer at Kalka Industries, upgrading from standard electric heating to Kalka’s steam generator or non-IBR boiler systems can effectively double a single-facer machine's output from 25 to 50-meters per minute.

A standout feature of Kalka’s exhibit was its commitment to sustainable energy. The firm features a compact steam generator capable of being powered by solar panels, offering a green alternative for high-energy packaging plants. This move toward renewable integration is complemented by their box-drying conveyor, a unit designed to streamline the final stages of production. By optimising the drying process, Kalka ensures that the increased speeds of the corrugator do not lead to moisture-related quality issues in the finished boards.

Precision manufacturing remains the core of Kalka’s operations at its Bawana Industrial Area facility. The company has transitioned to a high-tech production workflow utilising laser cutting and bending machines, which ensures that every component—from industrial heaters to complex steam systems—is built with surgical accuracy.