Essel Propack's new tube making technology in US to raise productivity

To meet the growing demand for quality tubes suitable for various products across sectors, Essel Propack Ltd, the provider of laminated tubes to FMCG & pharma sectors, has launched a tube making technology SHOT (super high output tubes), developed jointly with its technology partners, in the US - where the company holds around one third volume share in laminated tubes.

Essel is currently equipped with machines with production capacity of 60 to 250 tubes per minute. The new SHOT line, which was flagged off at its facility in Danville (Virginia, USA), will produce 500 tubes per minute. The SHOT line in Danville is a shot-in-the-arm for the company's US business in delivering high-quality customer service and in its foray to expand its presence in the non-oral care category in the region.

"We are proud to introduce this technology in the US as part of our major thrust to expand our presence as most preferred supplier of innovative packaging solutions with quality and service level among the best in class," said Ashok Goel, vice chairman and managing director, Essel Propack.

Ramasamy, COO, Essel Propack, added, "The SHOT line is an amazing piece of equipment, packaging very high speed in a compact footprint. Essel has always strived to work with technology partners to come up with solutions that will enhance speed with quality, and help save on valuable resources such as space, energy consumption per production unit."

Holding oral care marketshare of 36 percent in volume terms globally, Essel Propack is the world's largest manufacturer with units operating across countries such as India, US, Mexico, Colombia, Poland, Germany, Egypt, Russia, China and Philippines.