Redefining High-Speed Precision in the Flexographic Printing Industry
At Comexi, we design every flexographic printing machine to push the limits of performance, efficiency, and sustainability. A recent milestone achieved by Ana & Batla Private Limited in Pakistan exemplifies how advanced flexo technology continues to raise the standards of the flexographic printing industry.
Under the direction of CEO Mr. Khizer Shafi Batla, the team at Ana & Batla has optimized their printing processes to achieve outstanding levels of productivity and precision. In January 2026, the company reached an exceptional production benchmark using their Comexi F2 MC flexographic printing press, consolidating their position as a high-performance reference within the flexo sector.
The Challenge: Printing 15 GSM Breathable PE at High Speed
Printing on 15 GSM hygiene-grade breathable PE is one of the most demanding applications in flexo. This ultra-lightweight and technically sensitive substrate requires:
- The ability to run with minimal substrate tension to avoid elongation
- Superior tension control to prevent repeat length variations that could affect downstream processes
- Extreme registration accuracy to achieve the highest quality standards
- Mechanical stability at high speeds to maintain consistent print performance
Only a highly engineered flexo printing machine can ensure repeatable quality under these conditions.
12 Million Meters in One Month
Ana & Batla surpassed their previous production record of 10.1 million meters in a single month, achieving:
- Total production: more than 12,000,000 meters
- Total output: over 261 metric tons of printed material
- Printed wastage: just 0.51%, an industry-leading level
Printing 12 million meters at this level requires:
- A highly reliable flexographic printing press capable of continuous high-speed production without unexpected stops
- Outstanding mechanical stability and register control
- An ergonomic press design that reduces job changeover time and increases operational efficiency
- Strong leadership and a highly motivated technical team
This milestone highlights not only the robustness of the Comexi F2 MC flexographic printing machine, but also the operational excellence behind the achievement.
From Gravure to Flexo: A Strategic and Sustainable Shift
A key element of this success is the transition of jobs traditionally printed in gravure to flexo process color printing.
By leveraging the mechanical stability and exceptional register control of the Comexi F2 MC, Ana & Batla has demonstrated that modern flexo can:
- Match gravure in print quality
- Improve operational efficiency
- Reduce production costs
- Lower solvent and energy consumption
- Minimize environmental impact
This case reflects the ongoing transformation within the flexographic printing industry, where innovation continues to drive higher performance and sustainability standards.
“The results clearly demonstrate how Comexi technology enables flexo to compete with gravure in terms of quality, efficiency, and sustainability.”
— Shakeel Ahmad, Printing Department Manager.
Comexi F2 MC: Pure Versatility in a High-Performance Flexographic Printing Machine
The Comexi F2 MC combines ergonomics, accessibility and industrial robustness with enhanced drying efficiency, making it especially suitable for lightweight and technically sensitive substrates such as breathable PE.
Key features include:
- Ergonomic 12 kg doctor blade chamber with patented pipeless magnetic system
- Tool-free blade and seal replacement
- Full accessibility for maintenance and cleaning
- Two independent drying circuits
- 5-meter high-efficiency drying tunnel
- Stable registration and precise pressure control at high speeds
A Synergy of Engineering and Talent
This achievement reflects the successful collaboration between Comexi’s engineering expertise and Ana & Batla’s disciplined and highly skilled technical team.
We congratulate Mr. Khizer Shafi Batla and his entire team on this outstanding accomplishment. Their results demonstrate that emerging markets are not only adopting modern flexo technology, but also leading the evolution toward more sustainable, high-speed and high-precision flexo printing.
