Acme Rolltech is renewing its focus on the corrugated packaging industry as demand for higher-quality printing and refurbished anilox rollers creates opportunities to expand its customer base.
In an interview at IndiaCorr Expo 2026 in Mumbai, Paritosh Gajjar of Acme Rolltech said the company, which supplies new ceramic anilox rollers and refurbishes existing ones, used the exhibition to reconnect with the industry and strengthen its presence in a segment that currently contributes less than 5% of its overall business.
Gajjar said the company participated in the exhibition about three to four years ago, but is now stepping up its engagement with the corrugated packaging market. Acme Rolltech had prioritized other areas of its business in the intervening period, including its specialized offering of CI flexographic sleeves.
“We are putting the focus back on this segment. The market is growing, and we want to grow with it,” Gajjar said.
Changing printing requirements
Although corrugated board remains a relatively established product, Gajjar said printing requirements had changed considerably as brand owners sought more sophisticated packaging to strengthen their market presence.
He pointed to the growing use of halftone printing and more elaborate graphics, including in food packaging, as evidence of changing customer expectations. While solid-color printing was once common, converters are being asked to deliver more detailed and visually appealing designs.
Gajjar compared the shift with the evolution of paper bags, which have moved from plain formats to multicolour designs and elaborate branding. Packaging has become a vehicle for communicating a brand’s identity, he said, and corrugated packaging is also responding to these expectations.
These developments create opportunities for printing-related technologies and consumables, including ceramic anilox rollers, which help control ink transfer and print quality in flexographic printing.
Refurbishment remains central
At IndiaCorr Expo, Acme Rolltech highlighted its roller refurbishment capabilities, which Gajjar identified as particularly relevant to the corrugated packaging sector. Because anilox rollers are large and represent a significant investment, converters often prefer to refurbish existing rollers rather than replace them.
The company supplies new rollers as well as refurbishing used ones, with turnaround time a key selling point for its refurbishment business.
“Refurbishment is the main focus in corrugation. Given the size of these rollers, customers often prefer to have their existing rollers refurbished, particularly when they already have spare rollers available,” Gajjar said.
Acme Rolltech is focusing on its domestic manufacturing capabilities and sustainability-oriented approach, alongside a faster turnaround than customers might otherwise obtain. Extending the useful life of existing rollers through refurbishment can also reduce the need for replacement.
For new rollers, the company offers a two-year warranty, which Gajjar said was another feature being highlighted at the exhibition.
Expanding market presence
Gajjar said Acme returned to the exhibition because of its positive experience at the previous edition and for the opportunity to meet a broad cross-section of the corrugated packaging industry.
With the segment accounting for less than 5% of its business, the company sees considerable scope to expand its footprint. Its strategy combines renewed participation in industry exhibitions with its existing customer relationships and established expertise in roller manufacturing and refurbishment.
As corrugated packaging converters respond to rising expectations for print quality and brand differentiation, Acme Rolltech is looking to build on those requirements to grow its presence in the market.
