Prakash Pipes boosts packaging production with Bobst investment

Prakash Pipes, a diversified company in India, has advanced its flexible packaging production with the installation of a Bobst Vision RS 5003 rotogravure printing press at its facility in Kashipur, Uttarakhand.
 
Kanha Agarwal, the managing director of Prakash Pipes, said, "We have always aspired to own a Bobst machine, since Bobst is the industry leader and many innovations in our industry are accredited to them." After the Vision RS 5003 was recommended by industry peers, Prakash Pipes decided to invest in a Bobst.

Agarwal added that the new machine, along with advanced tools and a modern production setup, enables the company to deliver high-quality products and conduct R&D for next-generation packaging solutions.

The Vision RS 5003 was chosen for its superior print quality, versatility, and operational efficiency. Key features that impressed Prakash Pipes include its precise and uniform ink distribution, advanced automation (register pre-setting, short web path, and Registron register control system) for fast and accurate setup, and the highly efficient twin flow drying system suitable for water-based inks. The machine's frictionless dancers and rollers also ensure precise tension control, crucial for handling thin and sensitive materials increasingly in demand due to sustainability efforts.

Since commissioning the Vision RS 5003, Prakash Pipes has experienced improvements, including increases in productivity due to faster setup and changeover times, and enhanced quality and consistency. The investment has also bolstered the company's sustainability goals by reducing material and ink waste.

Agarwal said, "We chose the Vision RS 5003 because we were impressed by the modern, cutting-edge design that ensures excellent printing performance at a steady high speed." Agarwal added, "This investment has enabled us to significantly cut our downtime and boost overall productivity and has significantly enhanced our sustainability credentials by minimising ink waste."

This integration underscores Bobst's expertise in delivering printing press equipment that drives customer success and industry innovation, setting benchmarks in flexible packaging quality and efficiency for Prakash Pipes.