One Comexi F2 MC flexographic press and two Comexi S2 DT slitters will allow Constantia to produce more sustainable flexible packaging at Constantia Ecoflex Ahmedabad.
Comexi and flexible packaging producer Constantia Flexibles have strengthened their relationship with the new installation of three machines at the opening of the Constantia Ecoflex Ahmedabad in India. The new plant will be focused on the production of more sustainable and recyclable flexible packaging material. The machines, one Comexi F2 flexographic press and two Comexi S2 slitters with double turret, will enable the Austrian company to delve deeper into a greener future.
The production at Ahmedabad focuses on the more environmentally friendly packaging family EcoLam, which is part of Constantia Flexibles’ product line Ecolutions. EcoLam is a lightweight mono-PE lamination compatible with a variety of packaging applications. The company claimed that its carbon footprint is 32% lower than that of comparable products, due to its recyclable mono-material structure. The EcoLam family comes in different carrier grades – EcoLam, EcoLamPlus and EcoLamHighPlus – to deliver the barrier needs for a diversified range of products.
Stefan Grote, executive vice-president, consumer division, Constantia Flexibles, said: “We want to b the driving force of positive changes in the packaging industry, and therefore we constantly work heard to evolve in many fields of sustainable packaging. Opening the first plant focusing only on recyclable packaging is a major achievement not only for Constantia Flexibles but for the whole flexible packaging industry.”
The relationship between the two companies began in 2003 with the installation of two slitters at Constantia Tobepal plant in Spain, and was consolidated later with the acquisition of a Comexi flexographic press with central drum, which was installed at Constantia Jean d’Arc in France.
After the purchase, the Austrian company reinforced its confidence in Comexi with the acquisition of an additional three flexographic presses, six slitters, and one laminator, which were installed in the various plants from Constantia around the globe.
Agusti Combis, key account manager of Comexi, concluded: “Comexi is proud of being part of this step forward, and I’m sure that Ecoflex will be a game-changer in the flexible packaging industry. My sincere congratulations to all Constantia team for their vision and courage to push forward the environmentally friendly solution.”
