Ramco Industries ramps up production with Webtech

With over two decades of experience, the India-based converter chooses Webtech’s full servo flexo machine to meet?market demands. Adyasha Sinha reports

Ramco Industries, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality packaging, has taken a significant leap forward in its production capabilities by installing WEBTECH GROUP ’s full servo flexo ELS machine.

This move is set to enhance Ramco Industries’s operational efficiency and market competitiveness in the ever-demanding packaging industry.

Addressing challenges

Founded in 1993 and based in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Ramco Industries has built a strong reputation in the packaging sector. Its product portfolio includes laminated pouches, packaging pouches and promotional labels, catering to clients from a variety of sectors, especially the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and pharmaceutical industries. Despite its established presence and wide client base, Ramco faced challenges in keeping up with the market’s increasing demand.

As orders grew in complexity and volume, Ramco’s existing equipment began to fall short, particularly in handling intricate packaging designs. Narendra Mishra , managing director Ramco Industries, says: ‘Maintaining high-quality print standards while speeding up production proved difficult, resulting in the need for a more advanced option to ensure consistent output and faster turnaround times.’

Ramco turned to Webtech International Machineries after receiving positive industry feedback on its machines.

Initially, Ramco opted for a semi-servo press, but after further evaluation, the decision was made to upgrade to a full-servo ELS flexo press—a decision that has since proven highly beneficial for the company. ‘We were confident that Webtech’s full servo flexo ELS machine would be the right fit for our operational needs,’ comments Mishra.

‘The flexo ELS machine was installed at Ramco’s facility in September 2024,’ adds Shiv Nandan Singh, director of Webtech. ‘We customized it specifically to meet the client’s requirements. With its 450mm width and 8-color printing capability, the machine is designed to handle a broad range of substrates, offering the flexibility and precision that Ramco needed to diversify its product offerings. The machine’s advanced features, including single servo technology on each printing station, ensure precise color registration, minimize waste and streamline production processes.’

Webtech also enhanced the tension control system to manage an even wider range of materials and ensured the machine was up and running within the expected time frame.

‘We are proud to partner with Ramco Industries. We’re pleased to see how it has helped the company to meet its production challenges head-on with our full servo flexo ELS machine,’ adds Singh.

Immediate impact

Since the installation of the machine, Ramco Industries has witnessed an increase in its production capacity by over 40 percent.

With the demand for high-quality, sustainable packaging on the rise, the ability to scale operations efficiently without compromising on quality has become crucial for packaging companies.

The enhanced automation and precision delivered by the machine have significantly reduced waste and operational downtime, leading to higher profitability. Ramco is now able to fulfill larger orders with shorter lead times and expand its offering to cater to an even broader range of packaging options.

By choosing an advanced flexographic press, Ramco is better equipped to handle the increasing complexity of customer demands while remaining competitive.

‘We are thrilled with the performance of the ELS flexo press. The machine’s advanced features have significantly boosted our production efficiency, allowing us to offer our clients superior quality packaging with faster turnaround times. It has been a game-changer for us in the highly competitive packaging industry,’ concludes Mishra.

Webtech at Labelexpo India 2024

Webtech International Machineries launched two innovations at Labelexpo India 2024. The company revealed its latest developments: a full servo 10-color flexo label press with a 340mm working width, tailored specifically for the lamitube substrate and another full servo flexo label press featuring a 450mm working width.

The machines are equipped with dual servo motors on each printing station and boast auto registration technology, offering unmatched precision and performance.

This article first appeared in Labels & Labeling, Issue 4, 2024.

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