“Packaging innovation today Is about systems, not standalone machines.”

MAMATA Machinery is a global leader in flexible packaging solutions, known for its vertically integrated capabilities spanning film extrusion, converting, primary packaging, and secondary automation. In this interview, Mr. V. Rajashekhar, President, MAMATA Machinery, explains how the company continues to innovate through proprietary engineering, modular servo-driven platforms, and deep material science expertise.

He shares insights on MAMATA’s global manufacturing strategy, customer-centric R&D model, readiness for recyclable mono-materials, and resilience amid supply chain volatility, while outlining the company’s vision for sustainable packaging and its participation at Indusfood Manufacturing 2026.

IBT: How is MAMATA Machinery continuing to innovate in flexible packaging machinery, and what emerging technologies are you focusing on to maintain your competitive edge in global markets?

V Rajashekhar: MAMATA’s innovation strategy is built on technology integration, modular design, proprietary engineering, and deep expertise in flexible film materials. Its key differentiator is end-to-end capability across the entire flexible packaging value chain—from film extrusion and converting to primary and secondary packaging—enabling customers to work with a single technology partner.

The company offers one of the most comprehensive packaging machinery portfolios globally, including VFFS and HFFS systems, Pick-Fill-Seal platforms, multitrack sachet and stick-pack machines, and high-speed secondary automation. All machines are based on modular, servo-driven architectures that deliver high throughput, faster changeovers, superior accuracy, and lower operating costs, with guaranteed uptime and OEE above 95%.

Designed and engineered entirely in-house, MAMATA’s proprietary sealing, film-handling, and motion-control technologies ensure zero seal failures, minimal waste, and consistent performance at high speeds. Its machines are optimized for recyclable mono-materials such as mono-PE and BOPE and are Industry 4.0 ready, with remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and seamless MES integration.

IBT: With operations in India and two facilities in the USA (Illinois and Florida), plus customers in over 75 countries, how do you balance localized manufacturing with global standardization? What are your strategic priorities for expanding MAMATA’s footprint in key international markets?

V. Rajashekhar: MAMATA balances global scale with local responsiveness through centralized R&D, standardized platforms, and uniform engineering governed by global manufacturing standards. India serves as the core R&D and innovation hub, supported by cost-efficient manufacturing that strengthens global competitiveness. Common CAD libraries, shared PLM systems, and standardized control software ensure every machine—whether built in India or the US—operates on identical logic, diagnostics, and Industry 4.0 protocols, with centralized release management preventing design drift. Strategically, MAMATA is deepening its presence in India and the US, followed by expansion across Russia-CIS, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, offering customers end-to-end primary and secondary packaging solutions.

IBT: How is MAMATA Machinery adapting its product portfolio—from bag-making machines to HFFS and co- extrusion blown film plants—to address these changing customer requirements?

V. Rajashekhar: MAMATA has adapted its portfolio by modernizing bag-making platforms to produce retort pouches, e-commerce bags, zipper pouches, and PE monolayer stand-up pouches. Servo-driven modularity allows customers to configure machines based on SKUs, batch sizes, and sustainability requirements, while inline inspection, digital registration, and faster changeovers support shorter production runs.

Its HFFS platforms feature advanced sealing technologies for mono-materials, zipper packs, portion packs, and liquid-fill applications, with UL and CE compliance for the US and EU markets and localized assembly in Illinois and Florida. CAT3-enabled machines support remote diagnostics and virtual installations.

MAMATA has also expanded its film capabilities with 5-, 7-, and 9-layer co-extrusion lines for recyclable mono-PE laminates, high-barrier films, BOPE-compatible structures, and ultra-thin, high-strength films—uniquely offering turnkey film extrusion, converting, and packaging solutions that reduce risk and accelerate the shift to recyclability.

IBT: With recent supply chain disruptions and material price fluctuations affecting the manufacturing sector, what strategies has MAMATA implemented to ensure consistent quality, timely delivery, and cost competitiveness for your customers worldwide?

V Rajashekhar: MAMATA has built a resilient, multi-layered supply chain and manufacturing framework to navigate global market volatility while consistently delivering high-quality machines on time and at competitive cost. The approach combines just-in-time production, deeper vertical integration, strong vendor partnerships, and digital supply chain visibility. By balancing global standardization with local responsiveness, MAMATA ensures reliable delivery schedules, consistent global quality, and dependable access to spares and service—even in uncertain conditions. This built-in resilience across supply chain, manufacturing, and digital systems reinforces MAMATA’s commitment to uninterrupted value and superior performance for customers worldwide.

IBT: MAMATA Machinery is known for customized systems and strong R&D capabilities. How do you collaborate with clients to develop solutions that deliver a competitive edge in their markets?

V Rajashekhar: Most OEMs design a machine and then look for customers. MAMATA reverses this approach by starting with the customer’s market challenge. The company follows a structured six-step co-design workflow that begins with clearly defining performance needs such as speed, sealing, film type, hygiene, format, and space. This is followed by detailed application studies, digital simulations and concept validation, prototyping and pilot trials, scale-up engineering, and on-site validation through commissioning, training, and optimization. This collaborative process ensures alignment on performance metrics from day one. Every R&D project is driven by measurable business outcomes, not technical novelty, giving customers true ownership of the solution and tangible productivity gains.

IBT: What initiatives has MAMATA Machinery undertaken to help customers transition to sustainable packaging solutions? How are your machines designed to support recyclable materials, reduce material waste, and improve energy efficiency?

V Rajashekhar: As global markets move away from multilayer laminates toward mono-PE, BOPE, and recycle-ready PE films, MAMATA has re-engineered sealing, forming, and tension-control systems across all platforms, including VFFS, HFFS, Pick-Fill-Seal, multitrack, and bag- and pouch-making machines. The company is at the forefront of sustainable film development through advanced co-extrusion technologies, with 5-, 7-, and 9-layer blown film lines that enable customers to produce recyclable films optimized to run efficiently on MAMATA machines.

Unlike machine-only OEMs, MAMATA designs film extrusion, converting, and packaging systems, giving it a 360-degree understanding of plastic rheology across the entire process chain—from extrusion to secondary automation. This insight drives proprietary sealing modules, advanced temperature management, improved web handling, and defect-reduction algorithms that allow thinner gauges, ensure 100% seal integrity at high speeds, and eliminate product-in-seal. As a result, MAMATA enables customers and brand owners to meet sustainability mandates cost-effectively while maintaining performance and pack quality.

IBT: What are your key objectives for Indusfood Manufacturing 2026, and how will you use the platform to showcase innovations and build stronger partnerships with food processors?

V Rajashekhar: Indusfood Manufacturing unites India’s leading food processors and global buyers, providing MAMATA an opportunity to position itself not just as a machinery manufacturer, but as a complete packaging ecosystem partner. Leveraging end-to-end capabilities—from film extrusion to converting, packaging, and secondary automation—MAMATA aims to demonstrate why it is uniquely equipped to serve India’s food industry at scale.

With Indian processors moving toward higher automation, improved hygiene, lower TCO, and recyclable packaging, MAMATA will showcase next-generation innovations, including machines optimized for mono-PE recyclable films, high-speed low-waste systems for snacks, spices, staples, dairy, and ready-to-eat foods, and energy-efficient secondary automation suited for local production environments. Highlighting its “Made in India for the World” capabilities, MAMATA emphasizes the dual advantage of Indian cost-effectiveness, global engineering expertise, and a US presence, while leading the conversation on recyclable flexible films through live trials and thought leadership.