# Nichrome Packaging Solutions > Nichrome is an India-based packaging machinery manufacturer, headquartered in Pune, that designs and builds integrated packaging systems, filling systems, and packaging machines for the food, pharmaceutical, and non-food industries. Founded in 1974 and known for developing India's first indigenous milk pouch packaging machine (Filpack) in 1977, Nichrome has grown into a global "Packaging Automation Solutions" partner with 11,000+ installations across 50+ countries. ## About Nichrome offers integrated, automated packaging solutions across the complete customer lifecycle — from application-specific machine design to installation, service, and support. The company positions itself around "infinite possibilities" in packaging: from small pouch-format variations and machine customization to fully engineered packaging plants, backed by strong in-house R&D. - **Vision**: To be the foremost Integrated Packaging Solutions provider and partner of choice, locally and globally. - **Mission**: To partner through the complete lifecycle for enhancing productivity and creating value for enterprises of all scales, continuously innovating to address customer needs. - **Core values**: Integrity, Forward-Thinking, Proficiency, Respect, Innovation, Leadership. ## Leadership - **Mr. S.V. Joshi** — Chairman. Took the helm of Nichrome in 1974, steering the company into equipment manufacturing and the packaging industry. - **Ms. Mrunal Joshi** — Vice Chairperson and CEO. Joined in 2001; took responsibility for overall business growth in 2013, transforming Nichrome into a complete "Packaging Automation Solutions" partner across industries. - **Maithilee Joshi** — Executive Director, Strategy. Focuses on design thinking, sustainable and next-generation packaging solutions, and end-of-line automation. - **Parag Patwardhan** — VP, Sales and Marketing. Heads global sales and marketing with 25+ years of experience serving global conglomerates. ## Company Facts - Founded 1974; developed India's first indigenous milk pouch packaging machine (Filpack) in 1977 at Kurla Dairy, Mumbai. - Headquartered in Pune, India, with a factory in Shirwal, Maharashtra. - Presence in 50+ countries with 11,000+ successful machine installations worldwide. - Key legacy milestones: launched Autowrap (first FFS machine for powder packaging); partnered with Voltas and developed a system for P&G's Anikspray milk powder; tied up with Nestlé for coffee packaging machinery; exported 39 machines to Russia (~US$1.5 million order); launched aseptic packing technology for long shelf-life milk and juice; developed Maxima 400 (India's fastest powder packaging machine) and Filpack Servo 12K (India's fastest milk pouch packaging machine); launched E-LINE for startups and SMEs; formed technology agreements with Prodo-Pak Corp (USA) for multilane sachet packing and Totpack (Spain) for HFFS technology. - Runs CSR initiatives including the "Nira" (Nurturing Intelligent Rural Aspirants) program with the Tribal Mensa Nurturing Program, blood donation camps, and support for rural schools near its Shirwal facility. ## Offerings Nichrome's product portfolio spans three categories: 1. **Packaging Machines** — including VFFS (Vertical Form-Fill-Seal) machines, tray sealers, cartoning machines, and more. 2. **Packaging Systems** — integrated/secondary packaging solutions such as vertical cartoning and box packaging systems. 3. **Filling Systems** — including cup fillers and liquid/product filling machines. ## Industries & Applications - **Food**: snacks & namkeen, ready-to-eat (RTE) & instant mixes, grains & seeds, milk & liquids, powder, spices, coffee, sugar, oil, salt, tea. - **Pharma**: tablets, capsules, granulation, oral liquid dosage, ophthalmic and ENT, injectables, gels, oral dosage powder. - **Non-Food**: agrochemicals, fertilizer, adhesives, lube oil/varnishes/coolants, paint powder, hardware, pet foods, cement & wall putty, dyes and pigments, foundry flux and inoculants. Nichrome also offers dedicated solutions such as Mini Dairy Plants (milk processing and pasteurization systems for producing lassi, dahi, ghee, paneer) and Milk Crating Solutions. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.nichrome.com/): Company overview, featured machines, and industries served. - [About Us](https://www.nichrome.com/about/): Company history, vision/mission, values, leadership, legacy timeline, and CSR initiatives. - [Applications](https://www.nichrome.com/applications/index.php): Full breakdown of packaging applications by industry — food, pharma, and non-food. - [Pharmaceutical Applications](https://www.nichrome.com/applications/pharmaceutical/index.php): Pharma-specific packaging solutions (tablets, capsules, injectables, etc.). - [Non-Food Packaging Applications](https://www.nichrome.com/applications/non-food-packaging-machine/index.php): Packaging solutions for agrochemicals, fertilizers, adhesives, and other non-food segments. - [VFFS Machines](https://www.nichrome.com/machines/vffs-machines/index.php): Vertical Form-Fill-Seal packaging machine range. - [Integrated Packaging Systems & Solutions](https://www.nichrome.com/integrated-packaging-systems-solutions/): Secondary packaging and cartoning system solutions. - [Filling Systems](https://www.nichrome.com/filling-systems/): Product and liquid filling system range. - [Innovation](https://www.nichrome.com/innovation.php): R&D focus and technology development. - [Packaging Insights / Blog](https://www.nichrome.com/blog/): Articles and insights on packaging technology and industry trends. - [News & Events / Exhibitions](https://www.nichrome.com/news-and-events.php): Company news and exhibition schedule. - [Brand Gallery](https://www.nichrome.com/brand-gallery/index.php): Visual brand and product gallery. - [Careers](https://www.nichrome.com/careers.php): Open roles at Nichrome. - [Service and Spares](https://www.nichrome.com/service-and-spares.php): After-sales service and spare parts support. - [Contact Us](https://www.nichrome.com/contactus.php): Head office (Pune), factory office (Shirwal), and export contact details. ## Optional - [Enquiry Form](https://www.nichrome.com/enquiryform.php): Direct inquiry submission form.