Essel Propack Ltd. launched a new generation extrusion laminator, at its plant in Vasind, Shahapur District. Maharashtra Essel Propack conceptualized, designed and co-developed this with its technology partner, as one more contribution to the 'Green & Sustainable' initiatives of all its stakeholders. The size of investment is around INR 390 million. This new addition shall increase the lamination capacity by 25Mn sq.mtrs. from existing 55Mn.sq.mtrs p.a. The new laminator is a fully integrated line, equipped with several special features to ensure higher quality tubes being produced and delivered to customers viz. Higher output -- the machine can produce 30% more - 80mn sq.mtrs laminate annually. The new design facilitates processing of latest and futuristic multi-model polymers, which is the future in laminated tubes; The new capability will help the company to be' future ready'. High Precision Callipers with auto correction features are used to ensure uniform thickness, stable quality and consistency in the laminate, helping conforming to the higher standards prescribed for packaging non-oral care especially Pharma and Food categories; High speed automatic surface defect detectors used for 100% checking on both sides of the laminate for identifying and tagging all defects. The data collected from this detection system can be used for enhancing product quality in subsequent process.