Presto Stantest exhibited its latest range of packaging testing equipment at the IntraPac show in Greater Noida. The products included testers for bursting strength, ECT/RCT, box compression, tearing, and peel strength for corrugated box manufacturing.
Based in Faridabad in Delhi-NCR, Presto Stantest manufactures testing equipment for paper, PET and preform, plastics and polymers, color grading, environmental friendliness, and packaging material. The pandemic has accelerated the need for testing methods for advanced packaging in a bid to address the changing consumer demands.
According to Vidur Malhotra, technical product specialist at Presto Stantest, IntraPac was an important show for the company. “Though it was held for the first time, we received a good footfall and inquiries. It is noteworthy how IPAMA gathered so many packaging companies under one roof in such a short time. Many of the companies who already use our equipment visited the show and so it was a good opportunity to connect.”
For Presto, the adoption of Industry 4.0 has begun, where everything needs to be connected. “At Presto, we are focusing on IoT (internet of things), upgrading all our machinery to touch screens. With digital advancements, our interface software and its integration suite are now more user-friendly. The testing process and results can now be viewed conveniently on laptops and smartphones,” Malhotra says.
India is increasingly showing its presence in the international markets and in line with this trend, 70% of Presto’s production is exported. “Safety, especially in the European markets, is among the most important aspects. For any packaging to be safe, its quality is the most significant aspect. That is the space where we can see tremendous growth in the next five years.”
