Ahmedabad-headquartered Astron Packaging has upgraded its post-press division with the latest installation of a new Rhyguan TOP-330 multi-functional label die-cutting machine for IML (in-mould labels) from (FIG). In addition to Rhyguan, FIG is also an Indian representative of other reputed global brands of flexo presses and associated equipment.
The new Rhyguan TOP-330 at Astron is the third Rhyguan machine from FIG at the company’s Ahmedabad facility. The facility has already equipped with two Rhyguan SMART-330 inspection systems with Lustre cameras. Likewise, FIG has also delivered a Rhyguan TOP-330-Plus-2 semi-rotary flexo & die-cutting machine to Astron’s Dubai facility.
Mr Gourav Roy, Managing Director of Flexo Image Graphics Pvt. Ltd. (FIG), remarks, “Astron has been one of our longstanding valued customers. We are proud to be partnered with them for years and their repeat purchases of Rhyguan machines strongly suggest their trust, satisfaction, and loyalty with us. After all, it’s a positive testament to the quality and value of products and service we provide them.”
According to Mr Roy, the new Rhyguan TOP-330 at Astron’s Ahmedabad facility is a great rotary die-cutting solution for label convertors who are in need of productivity and versatility. An ideal entry-level solution for IML processing and production, users of this machine can shift from full rotary to semi rotary, providing quality die-cutting of film materials in small quantities.
A co-efficient die-cutting solution, Rhyguan TOP-330 boasts advanced features and capabilities as it has a maximum web width of 330mm, capable to run at the maximum die-cutting speed of 110m/min in full rotary and at 60m/min in semi rotary mode.
Mr Niraj Darji, President of Astron Packaging Limited, states that the latest Rhyguan TOP-330 multi-function label die-cutting machine is superb in terms of precision and productivity. He further states that every single Rhyguan machine they have bought so far from FIG is ideally cost effective, ease of use, highly impactful and efficient on finishing and converting.
Since its inception in 2002, Astron has been working for clients in diverse industries including cold chain supplies, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, etc. The company opened its labelling and folding carton unit in 2008, which keeps upgrading with regular installations of cutting-edge machines and equipment like the Rhyguan TOP-330, Mark Andy narrow web flexo printing press, Rotoflex slitter rewinder, Presstek digital offset printing press from FIG. In India, FIG serves its customers through a centralised ‘Customer Support Department’ formed by connecting its head office in Delhi and branches in Mumbai and Chennai.
