From its inception two decades ago as a manufacturer of converting machines, Jupiter Laminators has since acquired an impeccable reputation across India as a manufacturer of flexible packaging materials for a wide range of market sectors including food, beverage, healthcare, pet care, industrial, security and anti-counterfeiting.
With a focus and commitment to customers to always offer the very best products and services using cutting-edge technologies, the company first invested in a BOBST rotogravure printing press, the 5002, in 2017. Impressed by the performance and results generated, Kaushik Nag, CEO-Flexibles & CPP at Jupiter Laminators, is looking forward to the arrival of two further BOBST machines – the NOVA RS 5003 and VISION CI flexo press. The assets will be installed at Jupiter Laminator’s new 65-acre integrated plant in Murthal, 10kms from the company’s Sonipat plant.
Kaushik looks back on his reasons for first investing in BOBST and how success has led him to choose BOBST once again.
What applications is the press used?
It is used for printing on film, paper and laminates for flexible packaging.
Which features of the printing press persuaded you to buy?
We carried out a lot of research before buying and compared numerous presses against each other to ensure that the one we chose would do exactly what we required. We knew we were looking for a press that would be cost-effective while delivering sustainable production. BOBST was able to demonstrate that their machine could do just that. We also liked the registration system, shaftless mechanism of the cylinder and fast job setting. The unique twin flow dryer for more efficient drying also proved a selling point for us.
What have been the production benefits?
We have been able to achieve consistently high print quality, on a wide range of materials including eco-friendly substrates. In addition, we have noticed a significant reduction in wastage since its installation. Features such as effective web handling, accurate tension control from unwinder to rewinder, fast job changeovers, wastage reduction and print quality consistency have all helped to boost and improve our production. For us as a business, consistency is critical as it enables us to offer a uniform quality to our clients.
How user-friendly is the machine?
The machine is very operator-friendly, and our operatives are very happy to use it. Today, we run most of our jobs on it, including important job runs, purely because of the consistent high quality print that it delivers time and again.
Has the press provided a strong return on investment for Jupiter Laminators?
Absolutely! For any converters looking for maximum uptime, ease of operation, high quality print and advanced sustainable solutions, BOBST can deliver. We have not had any issues with the machine and service has always been timely. I give the press five stars for quality, reliability and value for money!
