Interact Club Industrial Visit
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Interact Club Industrial Visit – 28.02.26
The students of the Interact Club of Adarsh School visited the facility of M/s Sling Flexi Cartons on 28.02.2026 as a part of the development program for the Interact students undertaken by RC Talegaon Dabhade under the leadership of President Shrishail and Youth Director Kirti. A total of 27 Interactors and 7 Rotarians and Ann’s participated in the site visit. M/s Sling Flexi Cartons is a 60+ years old industry run by the third generation CEO Rtn Vedang Mahajan and Ann Mrunmai Mahajan. Rtn Vedang & Ann Mrunmai interacted with the students and provided them with insight about the various aspects of the packaging Industry.
The brief site visit report of M/s Sling Flexi Cartons:
- Company Name: Sling Flexi Cartons Pvt. Ltd.
- Factory Location: Gat No. 112, Village Amble, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune - 410507
- Primary Products: Corrugated boxes, printed duplex cartons, E-flute cartons, and display cartons
- Key Personnel: Mr Vedang Mahajan (CEO)
1. Objectives of the Visit
- To understand the large-scale manufacturing process of corrugated and folding cartons.
- To bridge the gap between theoretical concepts (packaging, supply chain) and practical industrial applications.
- To observe quality control measures and safety standards in a manufacturing environment.
2. Manufacturing Process Observed
During the tour, students typically observe several key stages of production:
- Raw Material Handling: Inspection of Kraft paper rolls and various board grades used for carton strength.
- Printing & Design: Application of printing on duplex cartons (multi-colour offset or flexographic printing).
- Corrugation & Lamination: The process of creating 3-ply or 5-ply corrugated sheets for heavy-duty boxes.
- Die-Cutting & Folding: Precise cutting of box shapes using die-cut machines followed by folding into "Straight Tuck End" or other styles.
- Quality Assurance: Testing for weight-holding capacity and durability of the finished packaging.
- Key Insights & Learning Outcomes
- Technical Knowledge: Gained exposure to the mechanical processes of high-speed carton manufacturing.
- Sustainability: Observed how the industry manages waste through the recycling of paper off-cuts.
- Industry Scale: Learned that the facility handles substantial operations, with annual revenues reaching approximately ₹28Cr as of March 2025.
- Conclusion: The visit provided a comprehensive view of the packaging life cycle, from raw material to finished product. Students left with a better understanding of the professional environment and the technical precision required in industrial.
Special thanks to Ann Mrunmai & Rtn Vedang for their warm hospitality and imparting the knowledge to the Interact members. The active participation of the members was an exemplary example of Rotary members dedication towards the social cause. Appreciate the presence and support of Rtn PP Mangesh, Rtn PP Anand, Rtn Devendra, Rtn Sanjay, Ann Kalyani & Annet Shalvi during the visit.
Regards,
Rtn Kirti Mohritr
Youth Director
RC Talegaon Dabhade
