Essel Propack expands tube capacity, invests Rs 39 cr in next-gen laminator

Machine control system uses AI and energy savers to conserve power; no solvent is used to prime lamination surface; there is 'zero' effluent generation during lamination process

Essel Propack, a global leader in manufacturing of laminated tubes, launched a new generation extrusion laminator on Monday, at its plant in Vasind, Shahapur district, Maharashtra. The company invested a sum of Rs 39 crore on the capex.

Essel conceptualised, designed and co-developed the expansion with its technology partner, as one more contribution to the ‘green and sustainable’ initiatives of all its stakeholders. This new addition will increase the lamination capacity by 25 million square metres to 80 million square metres per annum.

“We have designed the new laminator to not only meet quality and performance