Milacron debuts Quantum Toggle machine at India’s Plastivision trade show

Milacron India, part of the Milacron group headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, launched the new Quantum Toggle injection molding machine at Plastivision 2017, which completed its five-day run at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai on Jan. 23. “This is a global product, with the initial launch starting in India. In 2018 it will be expanding to North America and Europe,” said Shirsh Divgi, Managing Director of Milacron India.

The Quantum Toggle injection molding machine is designed to deliver high productivity, a reduced cost of ownership and advanced technical specifications, said Milacron. It comes equipped with Milacron’s Endura Touch control interface. Available in the 110 to 650 ton range, the system’s toggle technology will provide added benefits of reduced energy consumption and lower cycle times coupled with precision reliability.

India remains a key geographical area of focus for Milacron’s brands, the company said in a release, adding that it is “experiencing significant growth” in India. Milacron recently completed another round of expansions to its injection, blow and extrusion molding machine manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, as well as its hot runner manufacturing facility in Coimbatore. According to Milacron’s information, India represents approximately 7% of total Milacron business.