Packaging industry sees investments driven by premium solutions demand

First and foremost, Miracle Group, a rapidly expanding packaging company, has made a substantial investment of INR 125-crore across its diverse packaging portfolio, which includes corrugated boxes, labels, folded cartons, plastic cans, laminates, pouches, and rigid boxes. This significant capital injection is set to boost Miracle’s overall production capacity by up to 30% by the end of FY2025. The expansion at its Jaipur plant includes the installation of a Koenig & Bauer seven-colour UV printing press, a sheetfed gravure press, two DGM high-speed die-cutters, and two DGM folder-gluers. All new equipment is expected to be fully operational by September.

There is big news from Hyderabad, where an Indian major and a global player are set to provide comprehensive printing and packaging solutions, serving a diverse clientele across multiple industries worldwide. Work is on for the new factory plus investments which are aligned towards premium packaging for luxury goods, high-volume commercial print materials, and specialised solutions for sectors like healthcare, retail, or FMCG.

Meanwhile, Ahmedabad-based Canpac Trends has invested in its seventh Koenig & Bauer Rapida kit, a 106-7+L combi/UV press, for its new greenfield facility in Delhi-NCR. This machine features Koenig & Bauer’s patented SIS (sensoric infeed system), fully automatic plate changer (FAPC), and a special format for substrates up to 1.2-mm, catering to carton and plastic packaging. Raag Todi of Canpac Trends highlighted the strong demand for premium packaging as the driving force behind this investment, which will serve as the backbone of their northern facility and enhance capacity for high-quality segments.

Vadodara-based Concord Printing has set a new industry benchmark with its acquisition of the Manroland R707LV Evolution seven-colour coater press. Led by Kayyum and Arshad Memon, this investment reflects Concord’s dedication to pioneering technology, consistent premium quality, and long-term customer value. The Evolution press, recognised with the Red Dot Global Award, promises faster make-readies, quick changeovers, optimal output, and reduced running costs, further solidifying Concord’s leadership in folding-carton packaging and corrugation.

Kolkata-based DE Converter India has enhanced its label and packaging capabilities with the installation of a Gallus Labelmaster 440. This addition is projected to increase the company's output by 10–12% in volume and up to 25% in net profit. Director Sandip Kundu noted that the investment was prompted by customer demands for faster turnaround, greater substrate versatility, and smaller job runs, emphasizing the Gallus press’s ability to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.

Pondicherry-based Nithya Packaging has acquired a Dayuan BHT-1650FC die-cutting machine from Robus India. This robust system, equipped with automated features, is designed to meet the demanding quality requirements for packaging graphics and print from Nithya’s extensive client base. Nithya Packaging, known for its Kraft paper mills and manufacturing of corrugated boxes, boards, and laminated cartons, continues to strengthen its production capabilities.

The momentum continues in the label sector. The recent Labelexpo event also saw significant investment announcements: We saw Spectalpack (Bengaluru) purchase two HP Indigo 200K digital presses to expand its flexible packaging business. 
Meanwhile, Newgen Printronics India finalised deals for two Durst RSC Digital Presses and multiple IML and shrink sleeve converting lines from Polly Automatics and Shree Multi Sticks & Labels invested in the Wanjie WJPS 350 shaftless offset intermittent rotary label printing machine. 

Domino India announced the first sale of its N730i digital label press in the country, with installation scheduled for December, and Citrus Innovations (Hyderabad) acquired India’s first Spande S7 eight-colour flexo press line.

These investments collectively paint a picture of a dynamic and forward-looking Indian print-packaging industry, poised for substantial growth and technological advancement in the coming months.