UniPack Corrugated, a global leader in Smart Packaging engineering & automation solutions, announced its entry into India’s fast growing packaging industry through the strategic acquisition of Congzhou Machinery the leading Manufacturer of Corrugated Board equipment.
This move establishes UniPack India as a dedicated entity serving the nation’s ₹50,000 crore packaging sector with advanced technology and 360° comprehensive support. The acquisition brings together UniPack’s global expertise in Smart Packaging Engineering & Automation with Congzhou Machinery’s proven track record of over 100 successful installations across India, South Asia, Africa and Latin America. This combination creates a powerful platform to transform India’s corrugated packaging landscape.
UniPack Corrugated has taken over the complete operations of Congzhou Machinery, which has a successful installation base of over 100 automatic board plants, primarily across India, South Asia, and Africa. This acquisition enables UniPack to immediately leverage proven local manufacturing expertise and existing infrastructure, significantly upgrading the quality and engineering of the board plant technology available.
“Heralds a new era for the corrugated machinery landscape in India,” stated Mr. Anurag Biyani, AVP – India at UniPack. “By combining Congzhou Machinery’s invaluable manufacturing experience and team with UniPack’s global leadership in smart automation and a fresh, customer-centric approach, we are uniquely positioned. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value and robust solutions,’ to corrugated packaging manufacturers throughout India, empowering their growth, efficiency, and competitiveness.”
UniPack is committed to the ‘Make in India’ initiative and is developing robust local capabilities. As core pillars of its entry strategy, UniPack Corrugated is setting up 02 Smart Manufacturing Plants in India. This includes complete line manufacturing setup, a dedicated Corrugated roll manufacturing setup, and advanced re-fluting services, ensuring world-class engineering is localized.
To support our partners nationwide, we are setting up seven spare parts hub centers across India, alongside regional sales offices. In addition, Unipack is also acquiring major stake in other leading regional corrugators from China and Indo-Pacific to strengthen its engineering and manufacturing challenges. Furthermore, underscoring our commitment to skill development, these integrated manufacturing facilities will also feature in-house training academies and skill development centers focused on operator excellence and upskilling.”
Product Lineup : At Launch, UniPack introduces its High-Speed and Robust UniCorr product line, featuring High-Speed Fully Automatic Corrugated Board Plants engineered for the Indian and African Market. The Plants are designed for 03, 05, and 07 Ply corrugated boards designed for corrugators aiming to significantly scale-up operations with reliable technology and groundwork for “man less” operational capabilities. The UniCorr range includes:
- Smart Line – Perfect for emerging corrugators taking their first step into automation, reducing manual intervention by 60%
- Pro Line – Built for established businesses scaling beyond 3,500 tons monthly, increasing production efficiency by 40%
- Giant Line – Engineered for high-volume facilities producing over 8,000 tons per month, with fully automated operational capabilities.
Additionally, UniPack launches its Board Finishing Lines including UniPrint High-Speed Flexo Printing Machines, UniCut High-Speed Flatbed and Rotary Die Cutters, and UniFold High-Speed Automatic Folder Gluers and Stitchers, all integrated with Smart Edge philosophy featuring user-friendly advanced controls, practical data capabilities, and connected factory readiness.
News Courtesy : The Tribune
