Heiber+Schröder marks century installation in India

Heiber + Schröder, the established supplier of tray forming and window patching equipment has recently closed a two-machines-deal with Parksons Packaging Limited in India. The new machines are to be installed in Parksons plants in Sricity and Pantnagar to assist with the production of ‘liner cartons’ (bag in the box) as they are locally called. The two Speedliner machines add to the eight existing Heiber + Schröder units for this client making a total of 10 machines, after their first equipment was installed in 2006. At the same time, this is the 100th Heiber+Schröder equipment sold in India.

In India, most of the spices, tea and different types of dairy products are packed within a box containing a flexible tube (paper made for example) which isolates the product and avoid its contact with the environment. The tube is formed, sealed, and then glued to the box in a window patching machine equipped with a tube forming station. The Speedliner is the most popular model on the Indian market.

“India is one of our top three markets. Having sold 100 machines in India means a huge achievement for our company and consolidates our market share in the region. Currently more than 90% of all ‘liner carton’ in India is being produced with our equipment. Moreover, we are happy to share this growth with our appreciated customer,” says Gustavo Cuata, Managing Director, H+S.

The Speedliner has an output close to 30,000 pieces of ‘liner carton’ per hour and its ease of use and a number of technical improvements specifically developed for the Indian market, makes it a winner. “This model was born with the Indian market in mind and it keeps evolving ccording to our customer’s needs. Service wise, we work hand by hand with our local agent Bobst India, for a best-in-class customer care and of course efficient sales support,” he adds.