Parakh Agro invests
in a new Optima²

This significant decision underlines Parakh Agro’s commitment to innovation and quality in flexible packaging. Parakh Agro Industries Ltd. serves a wide range of markets and customer products, including exports of flexible packaging, barrier films for edible oil, and healthcare segment where they serve large brands.

In addition, the company produces packaging for their own inhouse food products such as wheat flour and legumes (edible seeds such as beans and peas), among others.

The addition of the SOMA Optima² flexo press represents a strategic move to optimize both long- and short-run print jobs while minimizing waste. The decision to invest in SOMA technology was driven by the Optima²’s ability to meet the growing demand for high-quality, cost-efficient short runs, without compromising on productivity for larger print jobs.

“This acquisition of the SOMA Optima² was primarily driven by our need to increase productivity, along with a focus on producing less waste. We also needed to fulfill the requirements of high-end hygiene product companies, which necessitate handling specialty films while printing exceptional graphics. After successful print trials and subsequent visits to SOMA, we decided to invest in the SOMA Optima² flexo press along with an S-Mount A mounter—and put our trust in SOMA technology,” agree Parakh Agro Industries Ltd. executives Mr. Suresh Parakh, Chairman, Mr. Harshal Parakh, Director, and Mr. Vinay Nalawade, CEO, Packaging Business.

"Parakh Agro has been a pathfinder of sorts in the world of flexo in flexible packaging. Under the able leadership of Mr. Vinay Nalawade and the vision of the Parakh family led by Harshal Parakh, the FlexiPack division has broken flexo boundaries by adopting the latest technologies, principles and advances made in flexographic printing over the past two decades. Their willingness and vision to stay ahead of the times by embracing new technologies is what has allowed them to welcome the latest offering by SOMA. The Optima² series flexo press will truly benefit their customers and ensure they globally deliver world class flexo-printed films across all frontiers," adds Suhas Kulkarni, GM SOMA India.

As the Indian packaging industry continues its rapid growth, SOMA remains committed to providing innovative solutions that empower converters to meet the challenges of an evolving market.