Multitec secures total flexo standardization at Amba Multiprint with fourth press installation

Strategic shift in flexible packaging production

Ahmedabad-based flexible packaging converter Amba Multiprint has completed the standardization of its flexographic printing department by installing its fourth Multitec press. The recent commissioning of the S3S 670 sleeve-based flexo press marks a definitive operational shift for the Indian converter, which now relies entirely on Multitec technology for its flexographic output.

The S3S 670 is a mid-web platform engineered specifically to address the growing demand for short and medium runs in the flexible packaging sector. Built on a gearless, fully servo-driven architecture, the press utilizes four independent servo motors per print station. This setup provides precise control over pressure, infeed, and registration at production speeds of up to 200 meters per minute, allowing it to handle substrates ranging from ultra-thin 12-micron PET films to 15-micron matt BOPP.

Bridging the gap between agility and volume

For decades, the Indian flexible packaging market has been dominated by rotogravure, a process optimized for high-volume, long-run production. However, as brand owners increasingly demand hyper-personalization, SKU proliferation, and faster time-to-market, converters are seeking more agile solutions. The S3S addresses this bottleneck by replacing traditional heavy steel cylinders with lightweight, engraved jointless sleeves. This architectural change significantly reduces changeover times, material waste, and the physical burden of cylinder handling on the factory floor.

By standardizing its operations with a fourth Multitec machine, Amba Multiprint optimizes its workflow, operator training, and maintenance protocols. The 670 mm width allows the converter to match standard gravure formats, ensuring that existing downstream equipment, such as slitters and pouch-making machines, can process the printed web without requiring mechanical modifications. This investment highlights a broader industry trend in South Asia, where mid-web flexography is transitioning from a peripheral technology to a central strategy for managing the profitability of shorter print runs alongside traditional gravure lines.