Kody Equipments

What Kody Equipments does

Kody Equipments Pvt. Ltd. (doing business as Kody Converting) is an Ahmedabad, India-based industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in slitting, rewinding, inspection, printing, and lamination equipment for the flexible packaging converting industry. Founded in 2002 as Manguba Engineering Works and rebranded to its current identity in 2007 under the leadership of Managing Director Vallabhbhai P. Patel, the company sells its machines globally under the NUZEN brand, which is rated as the most admired brand in India's converting industry. The product portfolio covers single-shaft, duplex, turret, drum-type surface, inspection, and doctoring slitter rewinders, plus a multi-color rotogravure printing press and a solventless laminator, addressing flexible packaging films, laminates, paper, and metal foil converters.

The underlying technology stack is built around servo-driven motors, PLC-based automation, closed-loop tension control, SCADA-enabled data logging, and touch-screen HMIs, with flagship machines operating at speeds up to 800 meters per minute and handling parent rolls up to 1,500 kg. The company exports directly to more than 50 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, with a cited installed base of 1,000+ machines. Customers include AMCOR Flexible, Garware Polymers, Laminar Pvt Ltd, Shuaiba International, Anchor Industries, Natpak Packaging, Creative Packaging, and Pavan Poly Packs.

Kody generates revenue primarily through one-time capital equipment sales priced via direct inquiry, supplemented by recurring aftermarket spare parts and technical service. Go-to-market is direct manufacturer-to-end-user export, supported by a long-running program of international trade exhibitions (K-Show Germany, ICE USA, Arab Plast Dubai, Saudi Print & Pack, Plast Pack South Africa) and digital channels including product videos, downloadable brochures, and published customer testimonials. The company is privately held, founder/family-controlled, has no disclosed external funding, and operates a related digital services subsidiary (Kody Technolab Pvt Ltd).

Name

Kody Equipments

Legal name

Kody Equipments Pvt Ltd

Website

https://kodyconverting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kody Equipments (Kody Converting) is an Ahmedabad-based Indian manufacturer of slitter rewinders, rotogravure presses, inspection rewinders, and lamination machines under the NUZEN brand, serving flexible packaging film, laminate, paper, and metal foil converters in 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Converting Machinery

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL)

Keywords

• Slitter rewinder machines
• Flexible packaging machinery
• Rotogravure printing presses
• Converting equipment manufacturing
• Industrial rewinding machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

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. Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture, and export of slitter rewinder machines, rotogravure printing machines, lamination machines, inspection rewinder machines, and doctoring rewinder machines for the flexible packaging industry. Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales with after-sales service and spare parts support.
2. After-Sales Service and Spares: Provides spare parts and technical service support to installed machine base, generating recurring service revenue from existing customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kody Equipments designs, manufactures, and exports industrial converting machinery under the NUZEN brand, specializing in slitter rewinder machines for flexible packaging substrates. The core range covers slitter rewinders for plastic films, paper, and metal foils, supplemented by rotogravure printing presses, solventless lamination machines, inspection rewinders, and doctoring rewinders, sold globally with after-sales service and spares support.

Product overview

Kody Equipments Pvt. Ltd. (operating as Kody Converting) manufactures industrial converting machinery for the flexible packaging industry. The product portfolio is organized under the NUZEN brand and includes: Slitter Rewinder Machines (NUZEN S-917, D-917, S-737, TR-359, S-557, S-359, S-575) for slitting and rewinding various substrates including plastic films, paper, and metal foil; Inspection Rewinder (NUZEN IR-377) with integrated web inspection and defect detection; Doctoring Rewinder (NUZEN DR-179) for narrow-width applications; Rotogravure Printing Press (NUZEN ELS RS-791) with multi-color printing capability; and Solventless Lamination Machine. The NUZEN brand represents the company's flagship offering and is positioned as a leading brand in slitting and rewinding machinery for flexible packaging substrates in India and globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NUZEN: Leading brand name in Slitting and Rewinding machines for flexible packaging substrates. NUZEN operates from state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facilities of Kody Equipments Private Limited. The brand has been recognized as the most admired brand in India's converting industry.

Products and services

• NUZEN S-917 Slitter Rewinder Machine Slitter rewinder machine for plastic tape and flexible packaging substrates with differential technology, ball type quick locks, servo-controlled drives, and touch screen interface; achieves 350-400 mpm speed, handles parent rolls up to 800-1000 kg and 1000 mm diameter, with maximum web width of 1300/1650 mm. Intended for packaging substrate converters.
• NUZEN D-917 Duplex Slitter Rewinder Machine Duplex slitter rewinder machine designed for paper and flexible packaging laminate substrates, operating at 400 mpm mechanical speed, supporting web widths up to 1300/1650 mm, parent reel diameter up to 1000 mm and weight up to 1000 kg.
• NUZEN S-737 Slitter Rewinder Machine High-speed slitter rewinder for flexible packaging materials featuring auto reel removing, swiveling take-off arms, and servo-driven drives at 500 mpm speed with 1000 kg parent roll capacity.
• NUZEN TR-359 Dual Turret Slitter Rewinder Dual turret slitter rewinder with turret rewind technology, differential shaft with ball type quick locks, programmable auto splice, and SCADA PC-based data logging; operates at 600/800 mpm with 1300 mm web width and 1500 kg parent roll capacity.
• NUZEN S-557 Centre-Surface Slitter Rewinder Drum-type surface slitter rewinder featuring centre cum surface winder technology with separate servo-driven rewind shafts and selectable over/under winding direction from control panel; 400 mpm speed, 1600 mm max working width, hydraulic parent roll handling up to 1200 kg.
• NUZEN S-359 Film Slitter Rewinder Film slitter rewinder with servo-driven laser core positioning, bowed/banana roller for wrinkle-free web, and static discharge system for flexible packaging substrates; handles parent rolls up to 1500 kg at 600 mpm speed.
• NUZEN S-575 Metal Foil Primary Slitter Rewinder Primary slitter rewinder for metal foil with 800 mpm machine speed, working width up to 2500 mm (4000 mm optional), 1200 mm parent roll diameter, and web tension range of 2.2-45 kg; configured with 5 stations and 10 arms.
• NUZEN IR-377 Inspection Rewinder Machine Inspection rewinder with web inspection system and 100% defect detection, shaftless unwinder/rewinder with hydraulic movement, electric heater dryer, and defect length data recording; 500 mpm max speed, working width up to 1350 mm.
• NUZEN DR-179 Doctoring Rewinder Machine Doctoring rewinder for narrow-width slitting and rewinding applications with cantilevered shafted unwind/rewind sections, A.C. motor control, and load cell feedback tension control; operates at 350 mpm with maximum rewind width of 500 mm.
• NUZEN ELS RS-791 Rotogravure Printing Press Rotogravure printing press with shafted/shaftless cylinder loading, supporting up to 9 colors; max web width 1300 mm, mechanical speed 350 mpm, printing cylinder repeat length 400-950 mm. Targets flexible packaging printers.
• Solventless Lamination Machine Solventless lamination machine for flexible packaging converting, providing an adhesive-application lamination solution for multi-layer packaging substrates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Machines operating at speeds up to 800 mpm for primary slitting applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nordmeccanica: Italian leader in solventless and solvent-based lamination machines for flexible packaging, directly overlapping with Kody's solventless lamination line.
• Pasaban: Spanish specialist in slitter rewinders and sheeters for paper, film, and foil. Competes in the same primary slitting and rewinding niche as Kody.
• Comexi: Spanish manufacturer of slitter rewinders, laminators, and printing presses for flexible packaging. Overlaps with Kody's NUZEN range and its rotogravure and lamination offerings, particularly in emerging markets.
• Atlas Converting Equipment: UK-based specialist manufacturer of high-end slitter rewinders for film, paper, foil, and nonwovens. Directly competes with Kody's NUZEN line in primary and duplex slitting for flexible packaging converters globally.
• SOMA: Czech manufacturer of flexo printing presses, slitter rewinders, and laminators for flexible packaging. Closely comparable product portfolio to Kody's NUZEN slitters and rotogravure presses.
• Kampf: German manufacturer of slitter rewinders and converting machinery, widely considered a global benchmark in the same slitting/rewinding category Kody serves. Competes head-to-head in film, paper, and foil slitting.

Broad incumbents

• BOBST: Swiss global incumbent in packaging and converting machinery with a broad portfolio spanning printing, coating, laminating, and slitting. Competes with Kody at the upper end of flexible packaging converting lines.
• GOEBEL IMS: German high-end slitter rewinder manufacturer serving film, paper, and foil converters with premium automation. Competes with Kody at the upper end of the slitting market.

Emerging players

• Holweg: France-based manufacturer of slitting, rewinding, and bag-making machinery for paper and flexible packaging converters. Comparable mid-market product positioning to Kody.

Regional players

• Wenzhou Changs Machinery: Chinese manufacturer of slitter rewinders, inspection rewinders, and converting machinery. Competes with Kody primarily in Asia and in price-sensitive emerging markets on similar product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kodyconverting
• Facebookfacebook.com/slitter.rewinder.machine.manufacturer.kody
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kody-equipments-private-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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