Henkel and Comexi to partner for Indian lamination academy

Henkel India is to open its new academy focused on lamination techniques for flexible packaging industry in early Q4 this year.

This academy and supporting training program will be the first of its kind in India, Middle East and Africa, Henkel India said. It combines practical training with the necessary theoretical knowledge aimed at enhancing participants’ expertise to international standards. Further, a team of industry experts from across the globe will be at every step of the training process to provide guidance and support.

Henkel India will open its premises to professionals within the sector on a permanent basis, so as to promote know-how in laminating processes and optimize machinery performance by using all elements involved in the production cycle.

As the exclusive partner to Henkel India, Comexi will bring its experience in developing solvent and solventless laminating machines, and also its technical know-how and market presence. A team of experts from Comexi will take an active role in some of the training courses and sessions.

Comexi has a representative in India, Reifenhauser India Marketing Limited, with its lamination technicians available to support converters with training and service.

Comexi will also install a Nexus Dual at the academy, which is described as ‘one of the most successful Nexus solutions’, thanks to its versatility.

As part of Comexi Group’s mission to promote its technologies for printing and converting flexible packaging in the Indian market, it is to schedule workshops to demonstrate the Nexus Dual and other equipment in its portfolio.