{"id":718,"date":"2021-12-27T11:06:01","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T05:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nichrome.com\/blog\/?p=718"},"modified":"2025-09-05T16:49:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T11:19:03","slug":"nichrome-packaging-solutions-at-wmnc-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nichrome.com\/blog\/nichrome-packaging-solutions-at-wmnc-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Nichrome Packaging Solutions at Wmnc 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nichrome\nis getting ready to participate in the 4th<\/sup> World Mithai and Namkeen\nConvention & Expo (WMNC) to be held in Jaipur from 15th<\/sup> Dec.\n2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nichrome\nis a proven manufacturer of <\/strong>namkeen packing machines,<\/strong><\/a> potato chips packing machines<\/strong>, and other snack\npackaging machines<\/strong><\/a>. It also offers packaging solutions India<\/strong><\/a> for packaging Indian\nmithai, and has partnered to improve shelf life and retail prospects for many\nmithai and namkeen manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the snack market in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In\nthe ‘new normal’ India, lifestyles and eating habits have undergone a change.\nIndia has always had a traditional snacking culture but of late, with people\nworking from home, the habit of munching while working has increased demand for\npackaged snacks significantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual\ngames nights, online streaming and binge-watching movies at home on OTT\nplatforms has become the new normal \u2013 a phenomenon that has further pushed up\nconsumption of snacks. The ongoing pandemic has also raised concerns of health\nsafety, further driving preference for snacks in protected packs that have had minimum\nhandling. Due to this rising demand, there has been an improvement in the\nmanufacturing, processing, distribution and marketing process of snack\nfoods.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An\narticle in Business World opines: ‘The snacking and confectionary industry is\nall set to expand at a CAGR of 11.5% by the financial year 2023 and is likely\nto reach a value of Rs. 15,971.9 billion. Growing FDI and collaborations in the\nindustry signal a rise in the snacking items that are being offered by domestic\ncompanies and global MNCs. The numbers indicate that the segment possesses a\nhuge growth potential and will add immensely to the development of the Indian\neconomy.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nichrome solutions for snack & mithai packaging<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At WMNC 2021, Nichrome is showcasing a variety of automated packaging machines<\/strong><\/a> and packaging systems<\/strong> for the snacks and food industry. From primary packaging machines<\/strong> to secondary packaging and end-of-line systems, Nichrome offers single-source expertise – and convenience – for snack and mithai manufacturers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the solutions on display include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sprint 250 Alpha Multi-Head Weigher<\/strong>: Sprint 250 Plus is an automated snack packing machine<\/strong> with CE marked PLC and touch screen HMI. Its servo motor driven sealing system can effectively seal with pressure levels maintained. It is programmed to pull the exact length of film required for CSPP or gusset pouches, and even offers a perforation system to deliver a chain of small pouches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For\npouch quantities up to 2 Kgs, Nichrome\u2019s Sprint 250 Alpha offers speed,\naccuracy and efficiency for flexible packaging<\/strong> of a\nwide variety of snacks, namkeens, seeds, dry fruits, soya chunks, whole spices\nand other free-flow non-uniform products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wing 200 Multi-Head Weigher<\/strong>: This is Nichrome’s exclusive packaging solution for startups and small-medium enterprises. It offers all the superior expertise and reliability of Nichrome, in a compact, affordable format – designed to fit more modest space, budget and performance expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wing\n200 E-Line packs chips and other snacks in CSPP packs (and chain of pouches) at\na maximum speed of 80 pouches per minute. Applications include snacks, Indian\nnamkeen, puffed snacks, chips, kurkure, dry fruits, soya chunks, candies,\nseeds, whole spices, grains, pulses and sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Athena Tray Sealing Machine<\/strong>: Athena thermoforming tray seal machine from Tecnovac, Italy, is capable of packaging food in modified atmosphere, any combination of compatible trays and top film studied for packaging chopped vegetables & fruits, raw& processed meats, fish, frozen food, Indian mithai, namkeens, and ready-to-eat<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>meals such as biryani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using pre-formed trays, Athena is able to seal, pack in a\nprotective atmosphere (vacuum + gas) or with \u2018skin effect\u2019 all types of trays\nor jars. Due to its strong stainless-steel structure and easy maintenance,\nAthena is ideal for use in small and medium sized companies. With these\nfeatures and its output speed of up to 60 trays per minute, Athena should find\neasy acceptance among India\u2019s ready-to-eat food manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also from Tecnovac, Nichrome presents Olympia Pro and\nOlympia VG, semi-automatic tray sealing machine, ideal for packaging mithai,\nready-to-eat foods and snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flexiwrap \/ ST 700<\/strong>: This end-of-line packaging system is a great way to increase speed and improve output of your packaging line. Human error and accidents are avoided as the Flexiwrap machine efficiently collates, folds, and overwraps single or chain pouches with speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do\nvisit Nichrome\u2019s stall at WMNC 2021 or contact Nichrome directly with your\nmithai and namkeen packaging<\/strong> <\/a>requirements. Nichrome has a wide range of solutions for different\napplications, pouch formats, and price points. Nichrome\u2019s automated food packaging machines<\/strong><\/a> have HACCP and GMP\ncompatible construction, offer quick and easy tool-less changeover. and can be\neasily integrated to upstream or downstream machines\/systems.\n\nWith their experienced R&D and manufacturing\ncapabilities, Nichrome can even customise solutions for specific needs.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n