Domino goes green with new factory in Manesar

Inkjet manufacturer Domino has opened a 4,050 sq/ft factory dedicated to the manufacture of inks and printers for coding and marking. Located, in the Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor it will replace Domino’s two facilities which are 25km apart. The new factory in Manesar has been built to strict green building design specifications and will also house an integrated warehouse and billing centre.

31 Jan 2015 | By PrintWeek India

According to a company press release, the team behind the new location will consist of 35 employees, with three new roles being created (fluids plant manager, printer plant manager and logistics manager), underlining Domino’s commitment to grow its workforce in a region with fast-growing business opportunities.
 
Taking three years to construct, the factory was officially inaugurated by Nigel Bond, Domino’s Group managing director. 
 
This new investment in the Indian market is a result of Domino’s continued strength and success in the region, being the market leader since its entry in 1996. By housing separate divisions in one location Domino customers and employees will benefit from a more efficient and simplified business process.
 
“I’m delighted to officially open our new India facility, which demonstrates Domino’s commitment to maintaining our market leader position,” said Bond. “The facility will have improved technologies and processes that will allow for a seamless approach, from manufacturing through to the final logistical stages.”
 
He concluded: “Environmental performance is a crucial part of Domino’s evolution, and by designing an environmentally sound factory, we can continue that process. As a result, our energy consumption will reduce dramatically, while our employees benefit from increased natural light and a cleaner environment.”
 
The facility is awaiting accreditation from the Indian Green Building Council.

Domino has maintained its cautious outlook for 2015 as it posted single-digit percentage increases in turnover and underlying pre-tax profit in its 2014 year-end results.

Bond said: "There is no shortage of opportunity for our business to grow. The overall sales performance this year, in both the core business and new digital press products, gives me confidence in our ability to deliver medium-term sales increases at or above global GDP growth.

He concluded, "As we look forward to 2015 and beyond, it is clear the digital printing business has great potential but requires significant investment. While I expect to see sales progression in 2015, progress in profit will be held back as we plan to invest further in research and development and in the broader sales and support organisation, helping to fuel future growth."