ELMACH Packages India

Name

ELMACH Packages India

Legal name

ELMACH Packages India Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://elmach.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cartoning & Case Packing Systems (IMAHAOAB)

Keywords

• Blister packing machines
• Cartoning machines
• Pharmaceutical packaging
• Solid-dose packaging
• Packaging automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ghatkopar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machinery Sales: ELMACH generates primary revenue from manufacturing and selling solid-dose packaging machines including blister packing machines, cartoning machines, blister feeders, bottle fillers, and custom automation equipment. Machines range from compact units producing 16 blisters per minute to high-speed systems producing 600 blisters per minute.
2. Service and Support: The company provides after-sales service and support through its network of offices across India and international manufacturing sites in USA and Germany, generating revenue from maintenance, spare parts, and technical support services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ELMACH Packages India manufactures solid-dose pharmaceutical packaging machinery including blister packing machines, cartoning machines, blister feeders, bottle fillers, stickpack machines, monodose packaging, and custom packaging automation. The company serves pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and animal health manufacturers across 106+ countries with a range of machines from entry-level (16 blisters/min) to high-speed production (up to 600 blisters/min).

Product overview

ELMACH Packages India is a manufacturer of solid-dose packaging technologies with a comprehensive portfolio of blister packing machines, cartoning machines, and complementary packaging automation equipment. The core product lines include: EPI-series blister packing machines (Epi-Mini through Epi-3522 Grand) ranging from entry-level to high-output industrial models with servo-driven precision; WKH and HC series cartoning machines including intermittent and continuous motion cartoners; and specialty equipment such as de-blistering machines, blister feeders, bottle fillers, stickpack machines, and monodose packaging. The company also offers serialization solutions and acquired AYLWARD ENTERPRISES for high-speed blister feeders and bottle fillers. Technical partnerships with WEIPACK Germany, IWK Germany, MERZ Germany, and VALMATIC Italy supplement the in-house product range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Epi-Mini Blister Packing Machine Entry-level blister packing machine for tablets and capsules with max 120 packs per minute output, designed for small-scale pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers.
• Epi-Mini Modified Blister Packing Machine Modified version of Epi-Mini with enhanced specifications and interchangeable change parts, for small-scale blister packaging operations.
• Epi-Medium 1000 Blister Packing Machine Medium-capacity blister packing machine with max 150 packs per minute output for mid-volume pharmaceutical production.
• Epi-Large 2000 Blister Packing Machine Large-format blister packing machine with higher output capacity and max 300 packs per minute, suitable for high-volume pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Epi-2300 Blister Packing Machine Blister packing machine with Pack Discharge Aggregator for downstream automation, max 300 packs per minute.
• Epi-2500 Blister Packing Machine Blister packing machine with 8-10% foil saving through Print Registration Control, max 300 packs per minute.
• Epi-3000 FB XT Blister Packing Machine Versatile thermoforming blister packing machine with intermittent compressed air forming and continuous rotary sealing, max 300 blister packs per minute.
• Epi-3000 FB Servo Blister Packing Machine Fully servo-driven intermittent compressed air forming with continuous rotary sealing for higher output, max 300 blister packs per minute.
• Epi-500 XT (Plus) Servo Flat-Bed Blister Packing Machine Flat-bed blister packing machine for thermo-formed and cold-formed blister packs, designed for clinical trials and short run batches.
• Epi-3010 PDA Blister Packing Machine Quick changeover versatile flatbed machine for thermo-formed and cold-formed blisters with max 240 blisters per minute output.
• Epi-3015 PDA Blister Packaging Machine High-precision flat forming, flat sealing blister packaging machine with max 450 blisters per minute output. Features servo-driven stations, 21 CFR Part 11 compatibility, and 100% visual defect detection via high-speed camera inspection for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, consumer healthcare, and animal health markets.
• Epi-1510 Blister Packing Machine Servo-driven independent stations blister packing machine controlled by intelligent high speed PLC with max 120 blisters per minute.
• Epi-3522 Grand Blister Packing Machine Large format high output flat bed machine for thermo-formed and cold-formed blisters with motion controlled independent servo driven stations.
• Epi-3015 AV Blister Packing Machine Quick changeover servo driven flat bed machine for plug assisted thermo-formed blisters, suitable for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and engineering industries.
• HC 5 Cartoning Machine High-speed servo-driven blister/bottle cartoning machine with independent servos at each station, max 200 cartons per minute. Features balcony-type construction for easy maintenance and servo actuated blister dropping for perfect blister placement at high speeds.
• WKH-100 Intermittent Motion Horizontal Cartoner Intermittent motion horizontal cartoner for pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries with blister cartoning capability, up to 120 cartons per minute. Features servo-driven precision, modular construction, and GMP-compliant design combining batch coding, embossing, and inkjet printing for traceability and regulatory compliance.
• WKH-100B Cartoning Machine Intermittent motion bottle and tube cartoning machine for pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, up to 100 cartons per minute.
• WKH-300 Ultima Cartoning Machine High-speed continuous motion cartoning machine for pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, max 300 cartons per minute.
• CPR 200 Cartoning Machine High-speed servo-driven blister/bottle cartoning machine manufactured in collaboration with IWK Germany.
• De Blistering Machine (Blister De-foiler) Portable machine for easy and quick recovery of products from misfilled blister packs, no change parts required.
• Blister Feeder Equipment for feeding blister packs into downstream packaging processes, acquired through AYLWARD ENTERPRISES subsidiary (world leaders in high-speed blister feeders and bottle fillers).
• Leaflet Folding Equipment Equipment for folding leaflets for inclusion in pharmaceutical packaging.
• Stickpack Machine Fully automatic stickpack machine for production of all stickpack sizes and designs, including longitudinal seal set to side or three-side sealed bags. Manufactured under technical license from MERZ, Germany.
• Monodose Blister Machine Monodose blister machines for pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors. Technical partnership with VALMATIC Italy for specialized containers, osmotic membranes, and veterinary sector packaging.
• Serialization & End of Line Solutions Serialization solutions for pharmaceutical track and trace compliance.
• Tablet Counting/Bottle Filling Equipment Equipment for counting tablets and filling bottles with oral solid doses.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WEIPACK Packaging Group, GermanycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Technical partnership with WEIPACK Packaging Group Germany for blister cartoning machines. Products manufactured in India under technical license from the parent company.
• IWK GermanycoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with IWK Germany for continuous motion cartoning machines WKH-300 ULTIMA and servo-driven high-speed Blister/Bottle Cartoning Machines HC5 and CPR 200.
• MERZ, GermanycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partnership with MERZ Germany for fully automatic stickpack machine for production of all stickpack sizes and designs including longitudinal seal set to side or three-side sealed bags.
• VALMATIC ItalycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with VALMATIC Italy for monodose blister machines catering to pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors, specialized containers for osmotic membranes with barrier walls, double-valve blisters and specialty packing for veterinary sector.
• AYLWARD ENTERPRISEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of AYLWARD ENTERPRISES, the world leaders in High-Speed Blister-Feeders and Bottle Fillers. AYLWARD ENTERPRISES USA and Germany are now an integral part of ELMACH with manufacturing and after-sales service sites at New Bern North Carolina (USA) and Riedlingen (Germany).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Uhlmann Group: Uhlmann is a German family-owned specialist in pharmaceutical blister and cartoning lines, with strong share among European pharma majors. Directly comparable in blister-machine product category, though smaller in scope than Syntegon.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): German-headquartered global leader in pharmaceutical and food packaging machinery, with blister, cartoning, and serialization lines that compete with ELMACH at the high end of the same buyer RFPs. Significantly larger portfolio and installed base, but overlaps directly in blister/carton for pharma solids.
• Romaco Group: European pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery group serving solid-dose customers with blister, tablet press, and filling equipment. Overlaps with ELMACH in primary packaging for oral solids.
• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery holding company with pharma-focused brands (Econocorp, Serpa, Federal). Competes with ELMACH in North American pharma carton and end-of-line installations.
• Körber (Business Area Pharma): Körber's pharma packaging portfolio (formerly Medipak Systems) includes inspection, serialization, and packaging equipment that competes with ELMACH in serialization/end-of-line and primary packaging. Broader software/services-led offering.

Direct peers

• Marchesini Group: Italian manufacturer of complete solid-dose packaging lines (bottling, blister, carton, label, serialization), serving most of the same global pharma MNCs. Direct competitor in turnkey solid-dose packaging installations, with stronger European footprint.
• Bausch + Ströbel: German manufacturer of sterile and solid-dose packaging equipment, especially high-speed blister lines and filling systems for injectables/sterile. Competes with ELMACH on high-output blister specifications for global pharma.
• ACG Worldwide: ACG is India's largest manufacturer of solid-dose pharmaceutical packaging machinery (capsule filling, blister packing, tablet coating, carton, and inspection systems), selling into the same Cipla/Lupin/Dr. Reddy's/Merck customer cohort as ELMACH across emerging markets. Most directly comparable Indian competitor.
• IWK Verpackungstechnik: German cartoning machine maker whose collaboration with ELMACH (HC5, CPR 200, WKH-300 ULTIMA) also makes them a direct competitor in high-speed continuous-motion cartoning — they sell into the same European pharma OEMs.
• Harro Höfliger: German specialist in primary and secondary pharma packaging machinery including blister, sachet, stickpack, and assembly lines. Overlaps with ELMACH in blister/sachet/stickpack lines for pharma and consumer health customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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