Nutech Packagings to add Heidelberg CD 102 to its new green plant

Nutech Packagings, the Noida-based packaging specialist, has ordered a brand new Heidelberg CD 102 seven-colour plus coater press. This is a combi press with UV and IR drying systems and closed loop colour management.

12 Nov 2014 | By Rushikesh Aravkar

The press will be installed at Nutech's new 1.5 lakh sq/ft green facility, which will be operational in February 2015, said, Jatinder Shroff, director of Nutech, while speaking to PrintWeek India.

In addition to the CD 102, the print packaging firm has added a highly equipped Kohmann window-patching machine and Perfecta automatic cutting line with turning table. Besides this, Nutech will also add equipment to its finishing department in the form of lamination, hot foiling and cold foiling kit in next few months.

"The investment will nearly double our production capacity," said Shroff adding that, “The plan to shift entire operations to the new facility.”

Nutech’s new plant in Greater Noida is designed to be a green building as a part of its strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and strengthen its green credentials. “We have incorporated intelligent power management features and better insulation, which would enable us to reduce heat and thereby air conditioning, on the other hand, we will be able to encourage maximum utilisation of natural light.”

Besides this, the plant will have sewage treatment unit, effluent treatment unit, rain water harvesting system and organic gardens. “This will not only give us satisfaction for our efforts towards environment, but also, it is an investment for the future. It would give us an edge as a green printer, when it comes to big brands and multinational customers.”