Nichrome ties up with Prodo-Pak

Pune based VFFS machines manufacturer Nichrome India Ltd has tied up with US based Prodo-Pak Corporation to manufacture and sell high speed multi lane sachet machines. Under the technology licensing arrangement, Prodo-Pak Corporation will support Nichrome in the technology transfer and up gradation. These machines will be ingeniously manufactured at Nichrome's Shirval plant near Pune for both domestic and international markets.

John Mueller – CEO, Prodo-Pak Corporation said "With Nichrome’s proven track record in packaging machinery, we are sure that it is the right partner for business growth in India. This Collaboration will lead to serving both the domestic and international markets with preeminent machines."

 

With this technology, the company will be able to offer machines with up to 15 lanes. The Rate of production for applications like liquid and gel can go up to 800 sachets per min and for applications like tablets and capsules it can go up to 2000 sachets per min. The Machines will be manufactured in two series: RV Series - Continuous Motion Machines and PV Series- Intermittent Motion Machines.

Nichrome plans to promote this technology for segments like cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, capsules and tablets, and swabs and tissues besides conventional applications like powders and liquid. The main focus initially being on cosmetics and personal care as the company plans to introduce contour pouches for attractive packaging. "Nichrome is bullish about the collaboration with Prodo-Pak Corporation. This venture would open new market segments to cater to, especially the cosmetic, personal care and the OTC product Industry which was in need of such a versatile, high output, attractive packaging technology. Every Nichrome product represents the legacy of leadership through a series of firsts. We will try to make these machines cost effective with this collaboration," said Harish Joshi, MD, Nichrome India Ltd.