Ensuring food safety throughout the supply chain, including during packaging and distribution, is critical. Packaging these foods extends shelf life, protects against contamination, pest attacks, pilferage, rancidity, and various forms of spoilage and taste loss. It also facilitates safer transportation of the food, allowing for critical product information to be communicated on the packaging itself, such as nutritional facts, origin, and safe handling instructions, all of which benefit consumers.

Safety Imperatives

MAP plays a vital role in reducing foodborne illness risks and extending shelf life, making it essential to adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines, including labeling requirements and approved packaging materials. MAP technology can impact the sensory qualities of ready-to-eat foods, such as taste, texture, and appearance. Therefore, precise control of the packaging process is necessary to preserve these qualities and reduce the need for added preservatives.

Leak Testing

Proper leak testing is crucial to prevent unnecessary returns, loss of reputation, legal consequences, and business loss. For quality assurance, users can opt for sample or in-line testing solutions—based on CO₂ or a water bubble test. Reliable package leak detection systems are easy to operate and capable of detecting even the smallest leaks, with tests logged and documented digitally for customer assurance.

System Maintenance

From mixing gasses to introducing them into packaging, utmost care is required. A faulty mixture or leak can compromise product quality, leading to nutrient, taste, color, or structural degradation, and potential contamination by microorganisms. To ensure consumer safety, rigorous testing and maintenance are essential, requiring high-quality equipment and stringent hygiene standards. Inline gas analysis can monitor the modified atmosphere continuously to support this.

Tests

Once packaged, products must be tested for the correct gas composition and leaks. Only through this rigorous approach can the full benefits of MAP be realized, ensuring top-quality products reach consumers. Proper sanitation of MAP equipment is critical to prevent contamination, as improper handling can increase the risk of food waste. Careful consideration of these factors during packaging can mitigate such risks.

Gas Monitoring

Ambient air gas monitoring systems protect employees and ensure safe CO₂ use, which, though non-toxic, can be hazardous in confined spaces. Accumulations of CO₂ can displace oxygen, posing health risks as concentration increases. Monitoring systems with acoustic and visual alarms provide safety by alerting personnel when gas levels exceed safe limits. Controlled atmospheres are also used for ripening control, such as in chambers with ethylene.

Consumer Education

Educating consumers on safe handling and storage of MAP-ready foods is essential. Labels must provide critical information like ingredients, nutrition facts, expiry dates, and allergy warnings, empowering consumers to make informed decisions.

Nichrome MAP Solutions

If you’re seeking a thali packing machine, tray sealing machine, container sealing machine, nitrogen packing machine, or food tray sealing machine with MAP technology—also known as controlled atmosphere packaging—for fresh food, Nichrome is the ideal choice. As leaders in packaging machines, automatic filling machines, and sealing machine manufacturing, Nichrome India delivers comprehensive integrated packaging solutions.

Conclusion

In summary, quality control in MAP for ready-to-eat foods is not just about extending shelf life but ensuring safety, enhancing sensory experience, and upholding consumer trust. From stringent leak testing to system maintenance and consumer education, every aspect of the MAP process contributes to delivering safe, high-quality products, supported by Nichrome’s advanced packaging solutions.

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The Rise of Automation: Nichrome’s Automatic Filling Machines

In the not-so-distant future, gone are the days of manual labor-intensive processes. Nichrome, as a leading automatic filling machine manufacturer, envisions a future where precision meets efficiency. Our state-of-the-art automatic filling machines are crafted to seamlessly integrate into the agrochemical packaging workflow, reducing human error, and enhancing productivity. Imagine a world where every drop of agrochemical is measured with utmost accuracy, thanks to Nichrome’s commitment to innovative technology.

Bulk Bag Filling Packaging Machines: Scaling New Heights

As we look ahead, the demand for bulk packaging solutions in agrochemicals is on the rise. Enter Nichrome’s bulk bag filling packaging machines – a testament to our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of industry. These machines not only streamline the packaging process but also contribute to sustainability by minimizing waste. Nichrome believes that efficiency and eco-friendliness can coexist harmoniously in the future of agrochemical packaging.

Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines by Nichrome

In the landscape of agrochemical packaging, Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines are emerging as significant changes. Nichrome’s VFFS machines are designed to provide a seamless and integrated solution for forming, filling, and sealing, ensuring that agrochemicals are securely packaged for optimal efficacy. It is not just a machine; it is a vertical leap into the future of precision packaging.

• Sprint 250 Plus Cup Filler:

  For pouch quantities up to 2 Kgs, Nichrome’s SPRINT 250 PLUS series offers speed, accuracy, and efficiency for flexible packaging of a wide variety of snacks, grains, powders, etc.  SPRINT 250 PLUS is an automated machine with CE marked PLC and touch screen HMI. Its servo motor driven sealing system can effectively seal with pressure levels maintained. It is programmed to pull the exact length of film required for packaging and offers a perforation system to deliver a chain of small pouches.

• Excel 400 Plus Cup Filler:

  The EXCEL PLUS series comes with the plus advantage of automation equipped with CE marked PLC Controller and touch screen HMI. Key features include print mark scanners, static charge eliminator, servo motor driven bag length control system, and adjustable stroke of cross sealing jaws for optimum performance. It is designed as per stringent quality standards and can be easily integrated to upstream or downstream machines/systems. A range of fillers makes the EXCEL PLUS series a truly versatile packaging solution for powders, granules, grains, snacks, etc.

Conclusion

As we sow the seeds of progress, Nichrome envisions a future where agrochemical packaging is not just a necessity but a driving force behind sustainable agriculture. Our agrochemical packaging machines stand as a testament to our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and environmental consciousness.

Join us in the journey towards a greener, more efficient future for Indian agriculture. Explore the possibilities with Nichrome – where the future of agrochemical packaging is being shaped today. For inquiries and consultations, connect with us, and let us cultivate a future of growth together.

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• Proven Expertise:

With over four decades of experience, Nichrome has honed its skills in the food packaging industry. Our journey is marked by innovation, precision, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Our automated food packaging machines have advanced technology that helps you deliver the best packed RTE food to your customers.

• Cutting-Edge Technology:

Our food packaging machines incorporate the latest technological advancements, guaranteeing the highest level of efficiency and precision.

• Commitment to Quality

Quality is the cornerstone of Nichrome as a leading packaging machine manufacturer. We prioritize the preservation of your products’ freshness and flavor, ensuring they reach consumers in their best condition.

• Versatility & Reliability:

Our packaging solutions cater to a wide range of RTE products, from instant noodles to gourmet salads as well as cooked meat ensuring that your entire product line is packaged with precision. Nichrome’s reputation for reliability extends to our machines. Our robust, durable packaging machines are built to withstand the rigors of high-volume production.

• Convenience:

Convenience is at the core of RTE products. Our packaging solutions not only preserve freshness but also enhance user-friendliness, ensuring a seamless experience for consumers.

• Continuous Support:

Our partnership doesn’t end with the delivery of packaging machines in India. We provide comprehensive support, including maintenance and training, to ensure the seamless operation of your packaging machines.

• The Art of Freshness:

Food packaging that goes beyond mere aesthetics. It’s the guardian of freshness, flavor, and nutrients. Nichrome’s food packaging machines are designed to embrace this responsibility, ensuring your RTE meal maintains its quality throughout its journey. From automatic packaging machines to horizontal form fill seal machines, each unit is engineered to keep flavors intact, extend shelf life, and minimize food wastage.

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At Nichrome, innovation is a part of our DNA. Since our pioneering beginning in 1977, we have been endlessly innovating and upgrading offerings to solve packaging industry challenges and deliver greater business value to our customers with our next gen integrated packaging solutions.

Our innovation is founded on Expertise, Partnership, Forward-thinking and Technology. Supported and strengthened by these four pillars, we are perfectly poised to cross new frontiers in performance, accuracy, and solution development.

Nichrome India leads the pack in the packaging industry with innovative packing, sealing, filling and cartoning systems. Nichrome has a plethora of systems for product handling, primary & secondary packing, end-of-the-line packing, warehousing, and track & trace.

MAP Technology in Action

Nichrome’s modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for mithai and namkeen and food tray sealing machines are commendable. Nichrome is miles ahead of the competition in producing filling and sealing machines in India.

Thermoforming machines from Nichrome can also produce packaging with vacuum skins. The product is placed in a tray or a preformed packaging mould and is then sealed with skin film. This allows the safety of packaged products in a variety of shapes (as they were given a ‘second skin’). The product is untouched by human hands, and the MAP sealing process ensures longer shelf life.

Whether you use MAP technology for mithai & namkeen packaging or dairy products – the contents are assured of hygiene and freshness. For SMEs in the Indian mithai & namkeen segment, MAP technology from Nichrome is a godsend.

MAP is a pathbreaking packaging solution for convenience and presentation of mithai, dry fruits, namkeen and confectionery. It is highly valued when packed in elegant trays and beautifully decorated outer cartons.

WMNC Expo 2022

World Mithai-Namkeen Convention & Expo 2022 (WMNC-2022) which is being held in Chandigarh from December 19-21, is expected to host over 300+ exhibitors and draw 25000+ visitors and delegates from across the country & overseas.

WMNC is the singular event where one can find all solutions related to the mithai & namkeen industry under one roof. From packaging automation machinery to packing materials, raw materials for ingredients, WMNC-2022 is the hottest place to go this year.

WMNC 2022 is a unique show for the entire traditional sweets and namkeen industry. It represents the Indian sweets & snacks Industry which is worth Rs 100,000 crore. WMNC 2022 will host seminars & workshops and conclude with an award ceremony for different categories.

Mithai & Namkeen Segment

Mithai & namkeen segment is at the nascent stage of branding and its true potential is yet to be explored. Mithai & namkeen manufacturers are slowly but surely realizing the need for better quality packaging that protects their products and offers protection during transportation (secondary packing).

Even smaller mithai-walas with local clientele are considering modern snack packaging machines to ensure the hygiene and shelf-life of their products. As the preference of consumers is shifting from the unorganized sector to the organized, brand and quality consciousness has shot up tremendously.

Accordingly, brands need to focus on ensuring that their primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging authentically reflects the quality of their mithai and namkeen products.

This is more applicable to the food sector, where buying decisions are often impulse based. Food processing giants like ITC and Parle are already giving foreign companies like Pepsi Foods intense competition.

Nichrome’s MAP for Mithai & Namkeen

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is a widely used technique for food preservation. MAP in tray sealing machines is gaining popularity as a method of preserving freshness and lengthening shelf life of fresh foods, fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy products.

It is the preferred manner of preventing spoilage and extending the shelf life of mithai and namkeen products. MAP also helps shops sell Indian mithai and namkeen in stores located on highways where travellers stop for refreshments, and a multitude of other places within cities.

Nichrome’s MAP and food tray packaging solutions are products to reckon with. They are deemed ideal for tray sealing and packaging mithai and namkeen products.

Nichrome’s MAP food tray sealing packaging machine uses technology from Tecnovac, Italy and is the ideal choice for food tray and mithai and namkeen packaging.

This machine can seal, pack in a protective atmosphere (vacuum and gas) orwith “skin effect”. Due to its strong stainless-steel structure and easy maintenance, it is ideal packaging for SME use.

For marketers of cut fruits & vegetables, meat & fish, namkeen & sweets and even ready-to-eat meals like biryani, Nichrome’s MAP tech ensures that products are hygienic till they reach the consumer’s table.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a thali packing machine, tray sealing machine, container sealing machine, nitrogen packing machine, or a food tray sealing machine with MAP technology – a.k.a controlled atmosphere packaging – for your fresh food and mithai and namkeen business, Nichrome is the ideal choice.

Nichrome India is the final word in packaging machines, automatic filling machine manufacturers, filling and sealing machine manufacturers and providers of integrated packaging solutions.

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So what is MAP technology?

Atmospheric air is a combination of 3 elements – N2 (79%), O2 (20.96%), CO2 (0.04%) and traces of inert gases and vapour.

MAP packaging, sometimes known as controlled atmosphere packaging, is the method of modifying the makeup of the internal atmosphere of a package using a modified atmosphere packaging machine – usually food packages and medicines – in order to improve the shelf life of the packed products.

This technology was developed to deal with the short shelf life of certain food products such as meat, fish, poultry and dairy in the presence of oxygen. The presence of oxygen in the packaging leads to the lipid oxidation of the food product. Oxygen contributes to the shortened shelf life of fresh produce because it leads to high respiration rates. Even microbiologically, Oxygen catalyses the growth of aerobic spoilage microorganisms.

It is plainly obvious that a reduction in oxygen and its replacement with more suitable gases can deter or reduce oxidation reactions and microbiological spoilage.

MAP food packaging using a MAP tray sealer generally involves the lowering of the amount of oxygen in the headspace within the package. Nitrogen – a comparatively inert gas – or carbon dioxide can be used to replace oxygen.

The use of active techniques such as gas flushing and compensated vacuum, or passive ones like designing ‘breathable films’ can be used to achieve a stable atmosphere of gases inside the packaging.

The different components of MAP Technology

• Machine
• Gas mixer
• Gas analyser
• Trays
• Barrier film

Why MAP Technology?

• Convenience
• Quality
• Safety
• Availability
• Brand image
• Extended shelf life
• Sensory aspects

Advantages of MAP Technology

• Maintaining the quality throughout the manufacturing process (GMP) (GHP)
• Maintaining protocols for food safety and HACCP
• Consistent productivity with limited manpower
• Can handle a variety of products and is capable of handling different SKU sizes

Benefits of MAP Technology

• Shelf-life extension
• Waste minimisation (profit maximisation)
• Quality
• Reduced need for artificial preservatives, maintaining the
• Increased distribution possibilities

Why maintain gas mixtures?

How does MAP control micro-organisms?

MAP can control 4 types of micro-organisms:

• Aerobic Microbes – require oxygen or air for respiration and growth   
• Anaerobic Microbes – do not require oxygen or air to grow    
• Microaerophilic Microbes – require a low level of oxygen for optimum growth
• Facultative Anaerobic microbes – can respire and grow with/without the presence of oxygen

MAP for shelf-life and food spoilage

• Remain safe
• Be certain to retain desired sensory, chemical, physical and microbiological characteristics
• Comply with any label declaration of nutritional data when stored and handled under the recommended data

Factors that influence shelf-life

• Raw materials
• Product formulation
• Processing
• Packaging atmosphere
• Hygiene
• Distribution
• Storage
• Consumer handling

Nichrome’s MAP Tray Sealing Machines

• Nichrome – Tecnovac Semiautomatic Tray sealing machine
• Nichrome – Tecnovac Linear Machine model Athena
• Nichrome – Tecnovac Dual Drive Machine model Athena

Conclusion

If you are looking for a thali packing machine , tray sealing machine, container sealing machine, nitrogen packing machine, or a food tray sealing machine with MAP food packaging technology – aka controlled atmosphere packaging – for your fresh food business, connect with Nichrome.

Nichrome is among the leading packaging machine manufacturers, Automatic filling machine manufacturers, filling and sealing machine manufacturers and providers of integrated packaging solutions. Nichrome has an illustrious history and significant expertise in food packaging and offers the full range of VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines), HFFS (Horizontal form fill seal machines) and automated packaging machines – including powder packaging machines, snack packaging machines, liquid packaging machines, pharmaceutical packaging machines and ready-to-eat packaging machines.

Nichrome proactively works in conjunction with its clients, helping them plan and implement the most cost-effective and dependable MAP solution for their needs. Visit www.nichrome.com to learn more!

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Modified Atmosphere Packaging became especially important during the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020-2021. Consumers were instructed to leave their homes as infrequently as possible, so many began stocking up on food products with longer shelf lives. As a result, there was an enormous increase in demand for packaged food products that used MAP packaging technologies.

What exactly is MAP?

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), modified atmosphere packaging “involves either actively or passively controlling or modifying the atmosphere surrounding the product within a package made of various types and/or combinations of films.”

There are two different kinds of modified atmosphere packaging: Passive and active. The FDA defines active modified atmosphere packaging as “the displacement of gases in the package, which is then replaced by a desired mixture of gases” and passive modified atmosphere packaging as “when the product is packaged using a selected film type, and the desired atmosphere develops naturally as a consequence of the products’ respiration and the diffusion of gases through the film.”

Gas flushing is one of the most popular active MAP technologies for food and beverage products. A gas flush accomplishes three things:

• Displaces the oxygen inside the package to delay oxidation
• Decreases the growth of aerobic spoilage organisms
• Acts as a filler to maintain package conformity

During a gas flush process, a harmless gas (usually nitrogen or carbon dioxide or both) is actively pumped into the bag before sealing to displace ambient oxygen. This is done to decrease the amount of oxygen as oxygen is one of the top killers of freshness.

The role of nitrogen and carbon dioxide

Nitrogen is an inert gas and is often used to displace oxygen for products which are prone to oxidation.It is also used as a filler gas to prevent pack collapse. Many snack products such as potato wafers rely on nitrogen flushing to provide longer shelf life, slow rancidity and maintain the quality of the snack.

Carbondioxide is usually included as an anti-microbial agent. A minimum of 20% carbon dioxide is used with nitrogen to forman anaerobic environment to inhibit aerobic microorganisms.Raw and cooked meats, fish, ready meals, combination products and bakery goods will all commonly be packed with a proportion of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is more commonly used at levels between 25-40% apart from in bakery goods and some cheeses where it can be used up to 100%to increase the mould-free shelf-life.

How does modified atmosphere packaging protect food?

Largely, modified atmosphere packaging technologies protect fresh food by decreasing its exposure to oxygen. Oxygen leads to oxidation, which can cause discoloration, spoilage, and off-flavours and textures. By decreasing or controlling the amount of oxygen present in a package, the food product remains fresher longer, extending its shelf life and ensuring it remains attractive to consumers.

Nichrome’s MAP solution

Nichrome offers Athena: Thermoforming Tray Sealing machine from Tecnovac, Italy. Athena is able to seal, pack in a protective atmosphere (vacuum + gas) or with “Skin effect” all types of trays or jars. Due to its strong stainless steel structure and easy maintenance, Athena is ideal for use in small and medium sized companies.

For marketers of cut fruits & vegetables, meat & fish, namkeen & sweets and even ready-to-eat meals like biryani, this horizontal packaging machine ensures the products stay safe and hygienic till they reach the consumer’s table.

The modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) machine extracts oxygen&carbon dioxide from the air of the trays, synchronously filling them with nitrogen or mixed air, to ensure that food does not deteriorate. Then the tray is well sealed.

Conclusion

With the increase in ‘snackification’ and growing demand for packaged foods with long shelf life, it makes sense for manufacturers and packagers to invest in reliable MAP technology for their packaging line. With MAP, food producers can maximise convenience to consumers and still offer the fresh, preservative-free food products they desire. We suggest you contact Nichrome, the leading packaging machine manufacturer and provider of integrated packaging solutions. Nichrome has proven experience and expertise in food packaging and offers a full gamut of VFFS and HFFS automated packaging machines – whether or powder packaging machines, snack packaging machines, liquid packaging machines, ready-to-eat packaging machines. Nichrome will work with you to plan and implement the most cost-effective and dependable MAP solution for your needs.

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Consumers’ shifting lifestyles are driving the demand for RTE foods. The cultural shift in dual-income families and an increasing number of working women has strengthened the demand for RTE products. With less time for cooking, consumers are looking for products that are convenient and portable, incorporate varied flavours and have functional benefits.

The global RTE industry is growing in leaps and bounds, and RTE food producers have to consider three key points when developing their products:

• Food safety: Whether gourmet meals or specific cultural cuisine or staples, RTE foods need to stay stable until they reach the consumer’s plate.
• Taste: Consumers do not want to sacrifice taste for convenience, so RTE food manufacturers have to ensure their products taste as good as they should, even days after manufacturing.
• Shelf life: Generally, RTE foods need to have a long shelf life, without degrading the taste, quality and safety of the food.

All these points can be tackled with packaging. Advancements in food technology and packaging technology have made it possible to extend the shelf life of RTE foods by years. They also ensure that as soon as the pack is opened, the food is safe, appetising and tasty.

Because RTE meals are pre-cooked, their packaging needs to meet the following criteria:

• Provide protection during shipment and on the shelf
• Careful and reliable sealing to prevent outside contaminants and preserve freshness
• Come in food-grade safe containers or packs that can be easily frozen or heated

The most popular technologies used for RTE meals include:

Retort: Since its invention in 1978, retort has been touted as the solution for maintaining the shelf stability of readymade, microwaveable foods. Retort pouches are flexible plastic pouches that are packed with already cooked or semi-cooked food, sealed and subsequently sterilised to create food pouches that have a shelf life of up to 18 months with no preservatives and zero refrigeration.

MAP: Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is the process of removing the ambient oxygen-filled air in the package headspace and replacing it with a gas or gas mixture, usually nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

VSP: Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP) works by combining a high barrier film with a pre-made tray. The film encapsulates the food like a second skin, eliminating almost all package atmosphere.

NICHROME RTE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Nichrome offers specialised RTE packaging machines with the latest European technology.

Pick-Fill-Seal machine

Nichrome’s PFS is the most suitable automated RTE and RTC packaging machine for foods such as biryani, palak paneer, butter chicken, dal makhana, Punjabi chole & other gravies, besides instant mixes, namkeen, liquid yoghurt and sweets such as gulab jamun.

The high precision Pick-Fill-Seal machine is controlled through a PLC, with the latest synchronised motion Servo System. The PFS packaging machine uses Rotary technology to pack RTE foods in innovative shapes while maintaining the freshness of the food.

An advanced variant of packaging technology innovated by Nichrome enables 2 or 3 different fillers to dispense multiple types of ingredients in the same pouch.

Salient Features:

• Servo driven precision indexing
• Precision Cam operated mechanism
• Less power consumption
• Operator friendly, easy-to-clean and maintain
• Compact & versatile design
• User-friendly PLC based machine with a touch screen interface
• No Pouch, No Fill, No Seal Interlock
• Pouch Open Error, No Fill Interlock
• Heater malfunction error interlock
• Low air pressure alarm
• Machine guards with safety interlock
• Hygienic stainless steel construction available as an option
• Contact parts SS316, SS304 options available
• Pouch formats: 3 side seal, 4 side seal, stand up pack, stand up with zipper and Doy pack with side spout.

Thermoforming Tray Sealing machine

For marketers of cut fruits & vegetables, meat & fish, namkeen & sweets and even ready-to-eat meals like biryani, this horizontal form fill seal machine from Tecnovac, Italy ensures the products stay safe and hygienic till they reach the consumer’s table.

The machine is able to seal, pack in a protective atmosphere (vacuum + gas) or with “Skin effect” all types of trays or jars. The modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) machine extracts oxygen & carbon dioxide from the air of the trays, synchronously filling them with nitrogen or mixed air, to ensure that food does not deteriorate for at least 72 hours. Due to its strong stainless steel structure and easy maintenance, Athena is ideal for use in small and medium-sized companies.

CONCLUSION

If you are a snack and namkeen manufacturer, or small scale ready-to-eat food provider, Nichrome’s tray sealing machine is for you. The tray packaging is certain to preserve your products better and help you grow your market, especially in these pandemic-hit times when hygiene is a major concern.

For other RTE food manufacturers, Nichrome’s PFS is the specialised solution to pack tasty meals and ready-to-cook ingredients with hygiene, quality and aesthetics. Talk to Nichrome about your RTE food packaging requirements. Working together, we can gain a competitive edge.

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Environmental concerns are forcing the packaging industry to reinvent itself, especially through the use of eco-friendly materials that are less energy-intensive, more easily recycled.While plastic is widely used thanks to its many advantages especially its low weight per unit, glass and metal containers are making a comeback in certain categories, driven by environmental concerns. Even the flexible packaging industry is looking for biodegradable materials.

So packaging is continuously evolving. Technological innovations and growing automation have transformed the industry. Some of the most noticeable developments include:

Connectivity: The various functions involved in packaging are integrated thanks to automation. Users get a clearer picture of the various sub-processes and plant conditions which helps to improve maintenance and optimise packaging processes.

Digital engineering: Most processes are now digitised; manual operations have been replaced by automated speed and accuracy. Errors in the process can also be identified and rectified sooner with digital engineering.

Space saving: The packaging machinery industry is adopting modular machine configuration and re-designing equipment to save space and reduce machine footprint.

Simplicity: The ability of companies to integrate new machines or lines easily into existing systems is essential for them to adapt to the changing technology.The growing need to simplify diagnostics and maintenance is giving birth to more web-based service tools and innovative machine concepts.

NICHROME’S PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Since Nichrome developed India’s first indigenous milk packaging machine in 1977, it has been at the forefront of next-generation packaging technologies; a brand trusted for its rich legacy of pioneering innovation, extensive domain knowledge and manufacturing competency in packaging systems.

For enterprises big and small, for applications existing and emerging, Nichrome offers infinite possibilities in integrated, automated packaging solutions. With its strong thrust on R&D, Nichrome partners with customers through the complete lifecycle, offering application-specific solutions, backed by dependable service and support.

It could be a small variation in a pouch format or customization of an existing machine; a pro-actively developed filling system or consultancy & system design for a complete packaging plant – Nichrome has the expertise, capabilities and innovation to transform productivity and enrich customer relationships in endless ways.

Based in Pune, India, Nichrome’s sales & service network spans India and the world. It has presence in 45 countries and more than 7000 successful installations worldwide.

NICHROME’S OFFERINGS

Horizontal packaging machine, vertical form fill seal machine, tray sealing machine, multilane sachet packaging machine, bottle or tin filling line,blister packaging machine, mini dairy plants, complete end-to-end integrated packaging system, filling systems – the gamut of Nichrome’s offerings is vast and comprehensive.

Nichrome designs and manufactured automated packaging machines for almost any application in Food, Pharma and other verticals.

Nichrome is among the leading edible oil filling machine manufacturers who is equally adept at supplying powder filling machines, salt packaging machines,ketchup packaging machines, milk packaging or grain packaging machines. The Nichrome portfolio also includes shampoo packing machines, cosmetic packaging machine, tablet & capsule packaging lines and even packaging solutions for pet food, dyes & pigments, adhesives, agrochemicals & fertilisers. Indeed the list of applications is endless.

Nichrome’s inhouse R&D works tirelessly to upgrade existing machinery and innovate new solutions that meet the challenges of the times. Compact footprint, advanced technology, high speed performance, ease of operations and long service life are the hallmark of Nichrome’s packaging machines. Nichrome ensures that its machines can be easily integrated (upward or downward) into existing plant systems, and can also be modified to adapt to some changing needs.

A contemporary feature of Nichrome’s machines is the DOIT (data over Internet) which uses Cloud connectivity to provide anytime, anywhere access of the packaging machine. Users can monitor, evaluate and even change machine operation parameters from any connected device, anywhere in the world. Today, more than four decades since Nichrome developed India’s first indigenous milk pouch packaging machine, Nichrome continues to make a mark on the packaging world, leading the way with innovation, technology, quality and service that enhances productivity and profitability for its customer’s business.

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