Perfect Printgraph Engineers has introduced its new Versaflex inline flexo press, positioning it as a complementary solution for short-run flexible packaging rather than a competitor to conventional CI flexo, stack flexo or rotogravure presses.
The machine, showcased during a 10-day open house at the company’s Virar manufacturing facility after making its debut at PlastIndia 2026, has been designed to print on both films and paper using solvent- and water-based inks.
Available in widths ranging from 600mm to 2,200mm and configurable from four to 10 colors, the modular press targets converters handling production runs between 50kg and 150kg.
Speaking during the open house, founder Hiten Mehta said the machine addresses a long-standing gap in the flexible packaging industry, where converters often struggle to economically process low-volume jobs on high-speed CI flexo or rotogravure presses.
“This machine is not competing with CI flexo, stack flexo, rotogravure or narrow-web presses. It complements them. Every converter has jobs that are uneconomical to run on their existing equipment. This machine is designed precisely for those applications,” Mehta said.
According to Mehta, the concept originated after discussions with label converters looking for a more economical way to print flexible packaging using liquid inks instead of UV systems. Over nearly three years, the company refined the design by incorporating feedback from converters, plate manufacturers, ink suppliers, and anilox specialists.
“The industry itself seeded the idea. We listened carefully to customers and tried to eliminate nearly 90% of the pain points they face while handling short-run packaging jobs. The result is a machine that delivers fast registration, ease of operation, and an attractive return on investment,” he said.
The Versaflex concept is aimed primarily at flexible packaging converters working with polyester, BOPP, LDPE and paper substrates. The system offers compatibility with existing anilox sleeves and plates used on CI flexo presses, allowing converters to utilise existing tooling and reduce investment costs.
Mehta said the machine attracted significant attention at PlastIndia, prompting the company to further refine its design before opening it up for commercial orders.
“The response exceeded our expectations. We received valuable suggestions from converters, and after PlastIndia, we redesigned several features. The machine on display today is an improved version incorporating industry feedback,” he said.
Unlike traditional manufacturing operations, Perfect Printgraph follows an asset-light production model. The company undertakes machine design, assembly, installation, and servicing in-house while sourcing components from specialised vendors under stringent quality control.
“We don’t believe in manufacturing everything ourselves. We work with specialist suppliers while our engineering team focuses on design, quality assurance and final assembly. Every machine is customised to meet the customer’s exact requirements,” Mehta said.
Founded in 2016, Perfect Printgraph has supplied more than 200 flexographic printing machines across India, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the United States. Its portfolio includes stack flexo, CI flexo and now the Versaflex inline platform.
Looking ahead, Mehta expressed confidence in the growth of India’s flexographic printing sector, driven by advances in print quality and increasing migration from rotogravure for suitable applications.
“Flexo has evolved over the past five years. There is still enormous scope for work to shift from gravure to flexo where it makes commercial sense. As converters focus more on return on investment and shorter production runs, we see strong growth opportunities for flexographic printing in the coming years,” he said.
