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 and laminates for hygiene, snacks and confectionery, and beverages for global brands.

In addition, the company produces packaging for their in-house 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 enhance productivity, along with a focus on reduced 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’s leadership Mr. Suresh Parakh, CMD, Mr. Harshal Parakh, Executive Director, and Mr. Vinay Nalawade, CEO/Director, 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 adapting the latest technologies, principles and advances in flexographic printing over the past two decades. Their willingness and vision to stay ahead of time 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.