Lineomatic unveils packaging plans at PlastIndia
Lineomatic showcased its new economic model flexo machines at the recent Plastindia exhibition while providing insights into its future plans for a high-precision CI flexo press.
19 Feb 2026 | By Abhay Avadhani
The company has rolled out an "economic model" flexo press designed for the budget-conscious and startup markets
The Ahmedabad-based major, traditionally known for its notebook-making machinery, has signaled its entry into the plastics printing and packaging sector, focusing on flexography.
At the recently concluded PlastIndia, the company has rolled out an "economic model" flexo press designed for the budget-conscious and startup markets.
Key features of this model include configurations which are available in four and six-colour stack-type. In terms of operation, both versions are manually operated, utilising a sleeve-based system with options for a standard or imported doctor blade, based purely on customer choice and desired print quality.
Initially launched for the paper industry (water-based inks), the machine has undergone R&D to expand its material compatibility. It is now versatile, handling both water-based and solvent-based inks and is capable of printing on film materials such as LDPE, HDPE, BOPP, PET and metPET. Additionally, the company also offers an advanced eight-colour superior model of stack type flexo, designed specifically for high-quality printing on various plastic films with auto registration control (ARC) system.
As per a Lineomatic spokesperson, this model is aimed at converters with "very basic and short run jobs," typically in the 50,000 to 2 lakh metre range, or those looking to initially combine ROI before scaling up.
A significant point of discussion was the company’s planned introduction of a high-end CI flexo press. The management views the development of the CI machine as a critical next step, which would allow them to transition away from the stack-type model.
Following discussions with WhatPackaging? magazine, the CI flexo is being developed to offer superior "zero to zero" precision. It suits both short and long-run jobs, making it a compelling alternative to rotogravure.
Lineomatic representatives noted that the CI model is specifically intended for existing rotogravure converters who are looking for faster turnaround times and lower changeover costs to service a high volume of diverse, short-run jobs from different clients.