10 interesting things we heard at Drupa
Compilation by Samir Lukka, online editor of PrintWeek India
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Global publishers mull over the Book City concept at LBF
During the London Book Fair, the NBPC committee took forward the Book City project at the Indian Noon event by reaching out to key international publishers. Samir Lukka reports
Drupa Dialogue with Hans Werner Reinhard: "Drupa is at the heart of global printing"
Deputy managing director of Messe Düsseldorf, Hans Werner Reinhard tells Samir Lukka about the technology presentations at Drupa as well as the focus on print buyer requirements and end-user solutions
India Printing Works celebrates 80 years with a round-table discussion among Marathi publishers
India Printing Works (IPW), celebrated 80 years of its foundation on 1 March, 2012 by hosting a round-table conference with key Marathi publishers to discuss the challenges and the way ahead for publishers in Marathi.
Hub India for publishing outsourcing
India is considered to be in the forefront when it comes to preferred destinations for publishing outsourcing.
OOH industry: In search of measurability in spite of 10% growth
The Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA) has pegged the OOH industry for 2011 at Rs 2,251-crore. This means a growth of 10% in the past 12 months.
Ipex 2010: over 2,190 pre-registrations by visitors and 20 exhibitors from India
Samir Lukka interviews Trevor Crawford who says Ipex 2010 is the most important Ipex ever
And whose grievance is this anyway?
The In Depth feature reflects on concerns facing print firms whose contracts are not honoured. It highlights the critical enablers that can ensure a clear understanding between printer and manufacturer.
Share to Benefit forum: Is the shift to outside Mumbai inevitable?
It's not easy operating in the city with escalating real estate and a squeeze on pricing and strife. So, is it time to vacate the famed industrial galas of Mumbai?, asks Samir Lukka
Small printers are beautiful and formidable
In the last two editions, award winning work had been applauded by the print buyers. International Print O Pac published an ad in mainstream newspapers and Manipal Press and Silverpoint Press showcased their achievements to their customers at two separate receptions.
Combat of technologies: Offset vs Digital...
Savvy printers will build their future on a combination of digital and litho and create a new business model, says Samir Lukka.
Macrobond 1020
Samir Lukka finds out what makes this combo laminating machine from Macro Print Engineers, launched at Drupa 2008, a favourite for leading printing companies in India
AIFMP meets Finance Ministry officials to discuss SSI denial
PrintWeek India - A high-ranking representation from the All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) met officials from the Central Board for Excise and Customs (CBEC), New Delhi to discuss the denial of Small Scale Industry (SSI) Exemption for printing and packaging materials.
Indian visitors cross the 2,000 mark for pre-registrations at Ipex 2010
More than 2,000 visitors from India have already registered for the Ipex 2010 to be held across 18 halls at NEC in Birmingham, UK.
Ultrachem press room chemicals gets a thumbs up from the print industry
Ultrachem pressroom chemicals have been tested and approved by high-end printing facilities in India said S R Sharma, country head and director of AIC overseas, partner of Ultrachem in the Asian region.
10 simple tips for the Indian visitor to Ipex
Editorial - Indian visitors, need to be skeptical of the typical trade show clichés. Since the past two months, we have been speaking to vendors and manufacturers (and of course visitors), and we realise there are quite a few stereotypes which abound about trade shows.
Epson introduces a water-based white ink printer for package proofing
Epson has introduced, Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 24-inch large format inkjet printer which it claims is the world's first water-based printer with white ink for proofing in packaging.
AIFMP efforts pay off with grant of SSI exemption on branded packing goods
The Central Board for Excise and Customs (CBEC) has issued Notification no.24/2010 dated 29/04/2010 putting an end to the mischief on branded goods and granting SSI exemption to all specified goods in the nature of packing materials with brand name of customers' products.
Pantone unleashes Pantone Plus series with an expanded palette of spot colours
Pantone, an X-Rite company and the global authority on colour and provider of professional colour standards for the design industries, announced on 10 May 2010 a new series of its Pantone Matching System (PMS) called Pantone Plus Series (PPS).
EskoArtwork hosts a four-day conference to update its users
EskoArtwork Worldwide held four-day user conference for EskoArtwok Users Group International (EUGI) from 18-21 April 2010 at Marriott Tampa Waterside hotel and Marina in Gent, Belgium. "The conference brought together customers, EskoArtwork industry partners, product and support specialists into an environment that encouraged the exchange of ideas and product knowledge," said Shrihari Rao, regional sales manager for South Asia region at EskoArtwork.
Seshasayee will explore environmentally sensitive markets after receiving FSC certification
Seshasayee Paper and Boards (SPBL) has received the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, granted by the Scientific Certification System (SCS) accredited by the FSC.
Hindu confirms DiamondSpirit is in production at Coimbatore
Kasturi & Sons has confirmed that the 4x1 newspaper offset press DiamondSpirit from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been in production since January 2010 at their new Coimbatore plant in India.
K Ar Printers upgrades its unit with a secondhand Heidelberg SM 74
Sri K Ar Printers in Rajajinagar has installed a pre-owned SM 74 four-colour Heidelberg in order to boost capacity and offer quality.
Srinivas Fine Arts, Lovely and Gopsons set up huge book plants in Sivakasi
Srinivas Fine Arts (SFA), Lovely Offset and Gopsons Papers are setting up game-changing plants in Sivakasi.
PrintWeek India will launch The 500 supplement highlighting top 500 print firms in India
A special publication of PrintWeek India's pick of top 500 Indian print firms who dominate the graphic arts industry is ready. The 500 is powered by Xerox India.
DTP Print-O-Pack from Jammu wins a screen printing award at Ludhiana
DTP Print-O-Pack of Jammu won the Best of North Awards for the Excellence in Printing at an event organised by the Offset Printers' Association held on 24 October at Park Plaza Hotel, Ludiana. It came second in the screen printing category.
Parksons Packaging: The game is changing
Ramesh Kejriwal decodes the growth plan at Parksons Packaging and talks about the firm's appetite to convert 50,000 tonnes by next year
Win a free trip to Switzerland
Write a slogan that describes Bobst. All you have to do is fill "V for .....". Read on to know more.
OPA outreach among Printers' Associations in North India
On 16 November the Offset Printers' Association (OPA) decided to fund the Printers' Association of North India for a building through a Print Yatra in Ludhiana.
The 500: A definitive guide to print in India
A complete handbook, featuring more than 500 print companies, celebrating the best of print in India. The 500 is powered by Xerox India.
StockWatch: The Bombay Stock Exchange index fell 185.76 or 0.9% to 19,983.13.
3 November: Although, the Bombay Stock Exchange's index fell 9.94 points or less than 0.1% to 20345.69 the print companies on the rise included Deccan Chronicle, ITC, Navneet, HT, Orietn Press and BILT
TCPL and the new packaging mantra
Saket Kanoria reveals how the team at TCPL has brought rigour to the packaging process and even training. In conversation with Ramu Ramanathan, he reveals the journey
India's packaging exports are 0.51% of global market - while China are 7.33%
Manoj Mehta, president of AIFMP outlines steps that could make India a packaging hub
"Will printing notch up $80 billion by 2020?" asks Ramu Ramanathan
As many as 140 products were launched by the FMCG market between January and August. This signals a bounce-back in the FMCG space after two sluggish years. Undoubtedly, good news for the converting industry.
Thane's small print firm has a big heart - plus a few good tricks up its sleeve
Breaking the traditional norms in any business has been the mantra for success. Rajan Phadke's move to buy Thane's first two-colour Heidelberg in 2000 had an impact on the print sector.
145 Indian companies exhibited at K 2010 trade show in Germany
The German plastics industry organised the K 2010, international trade fair for plastics and rubber worldwide under the aegis of Plastics Europe Deutschland and Messe Düsseldorf.
PrintWeek India to reveals the who's who of print in THE 500
THE 500, a special publication of PrintWeek India's pick of over 500 top Indian print firms who dominate the graphic arts industry has been launched.
Phenomenal 15-18 % growth in India
Subhasis Roy of Bobst, visited the PrintWeek India office. During his interaction with the editorial team, he highlights Bobst's path of ascendancy and the future of packaging in India
India: Book laboratory of the world
The Indian print industry will be $21 billion in 2011, a growth of 73%. This along with $8 billion per annum budgetary support for education will boost the book market.
Mark Andy P5 booked by Barcom and Astron
The Mark Andy stall had two models P5 and P3 at Labelexpo India. The highlight at Mark Andy stall was: the company has sold out two P5 presses to Astron Packaging in Ahmedabad and Barcom Industries in Mumbai.
Standard ends 2010 on a high with a host of Taiyo installs
At the Labelexpo show, Standard Printers Providers who have been maintaining a low profile announced a slew of very impressive installations in 2010.
Zircon leaps ahead with investment in Esko
Zircon Technologies in Dehradun has set its sights on the growing Indian label print market following a major investment in EskoArtwork equipment.
Flint Group announces new ink site in Gujarat
Besides announcing developments in UV flexo technology, Flint announced the setting up of a new site in Savli near Vadodara in Gujarat.
Sai Packaging in Delhi installs Gallus ECS 340 and the EMS 280
Delhi-based Sai Packaging with plants in Faridabad and Bengaluru is the first Indian company to have the Gallus ECS 340 flexographic printing press, made by the Swiss company Gallus.
Labelexpo India 2010: At a Glance
It was a good rounding up to the year. The Labelexpo which took place from 8 to 11 December at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi can be rated as solid success.
Exhibitor's Speak: " It is important to educate the buyer about the technology," says Vishnu Kamat of Advanced Graphic Systems
Invest in technology and believe that technology is the future which will help get more business, says Vishnu Kamat, manager for market at Advanced Graphic Systems in a conversation with deputy editor, Noel D'cunha
Exhibitor's Speak: "Ultimately the cost is to be borne by the customer," says Sanjay Gupta of KK Printing Machines
The manufacturer is under severe pressure to find a proper balance between the cost of production and sale prices, says Sanjay Gupta in conversation with Alok Singh of PrintWeek India
Silverpoint Press bags two Asian Print Awards 2010
Silverpoint Press has been awarded a Gold and a Bronze award at the eighth Asian Print Awards. The award function was held on 24 November 2010 at Macau, China.
Kalnirnay can be downloaded on an Apple iPhone and iPad
Now one can download Kalnirnay on an Apple iPhone or iPad. At an official function in Mumbai on 6 January, Paul Folmsbee, USA's consul general formally launched the appplication.
The Rs 1,000-cr TNPL investment will make more paper available
The Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers' (TNPL) production capacity is set to increase by 60% next month, with the commissioning of its third paper machine.
Indian companies gear up for Interpack 2011 in Dusseldorf
Eighty Indian companies have confirmed participation at Interpack 2011, a global exhibition for packaging and processing technology.
TechNova pays homage to Amin ul Haq
Amin ul Haq, a very well known and respected figure from the TechNova Imaging Systems family, passed away on the 4 February 2011, following a heart attack.
Marin honours Pragati Offset for printing of Lama displays
Marin's International, worldwide manufacturer of foldable instant displays, honoured Pragati Offset with bronze award at its Annual Awards night during the Marin's international sales convention.
HP establishes a digital print network scheme
HP India has established a Digital Print Network (DPN) for its wide-format customers all over India.
PrintPack: Welbound Worldwide demonstrates India's first high-speed PUR perfect binder
Welbound Worldwide, for the first time in India, demonstrated a high-speed PUR perfect binder during PrintPack India 2011.
Mumbai: Jak bags Shri Mudran and sweeps Maharashtra's printing awards
Printers from Maharashtra were honoured at an award ceremony - the MMP Mudran Spardha which was hosted by the Maharashtra Mudran Parishad (MMP).
Bengaluru: Ravi installs Muller Martini to quadruple book production
Bengaluru-based printers Ravi Graphics are thrilled with their latest installation: Muller Martini's A FeiMa saddle stitcher that has been operational since the end of 2010.
Teknek web-cleaning system is installed on Procam flexo press
The Teknek stall unveiled a suite of products for the web cleaning sector with the launch of four contact cleaning machines. The line up offers the best technology for webs ranging from 150mm to 2500mm.
Asian Print Awards hail Jak Printers with two awards
Jak Printers emerged victorious with a gold and bronze award at the eighth edition of Asian Print Awards (APA) held at Macau, China on 24 November 2010.
Handbook on post-press production at PrintPack by the badshah of book binding
Two experts applaud the Indian re-print of Tony Clark's all-time classic on book binding
PrintPack: Line O Matic announces PrintPack plans with Nova RB104 launch
Line O Matic, the Indian manufacturer for exercise book machine launched its fully automatic Nova RB 104 exercise book machine. The stall was inaugurated by A K Chowdhury, manager operations at ITC.
PrintPack India: on the right track
Another exhibition, you'd say. But the number of print and packaging exhibitions that are taking place suggests that India's print industry is growing in popularity, with nearly 15 shows in a year.
The biggest show in this part of Asia
N S Manku, president of IPAMA , the hosts of PrintPack 2011, talks to Alok Singh about what visitors can expect from the tenth edition of the show from 16 to 21 January 2011 in Delhi
"The printing scenario has improved," says Sanat Shah
In a candid mood, Manugraph's chairman, Sanat Shah discusses the future of print, the resurgence in the publishing industry and what the future portends. Face to face with Ramu Ramanathan
PrintPack: Welbound launches Tony Clark's handbook on binding in India
Welbound launched a handbook on post-press production called Bookbinding with Adhesives at its stall on 16 Jan 2011. Managing director of TechNova, Pranav Parikh and K Sanjeev, managing director of Welbound, launched the book. The first copy was handed over to Kiran Prayagi of GATE.
Visitor's Speak: Shailesh Sharma and Anil Raghani
VIP visitors at PrintPack 2011 share their views on print - and the biggest show in Asia
PrintPack: Testing equipments finds a place of pride at Saurashtra Systopack
Saurashtra Systopack, a specialised testing equipment manufacturer for printing, packaging and corrugation industry based in Mumbai highlighted its complete range of testing equipment.
Exhibitor's Speak: "Education is the key to manage the print business," says Bhargav Mistry
In conversation with Noel D'cunha, the deputy editor of PrintWeek India, Mistry says, "everything is like old wine packaged in a new bottle"
PrintPack: Five products to watch out for on Day 2
AutoPrint Fine Coat 50, Konica Minolta C800, Orient X-press, Horizon 762 KLL, Steiemann Lotus 102 SF
PrintPack: MGE India announces distribution deal for Hydrair ink pump systems
UK-based manufacturer of printing press ancillary products, MGE has announced an agreement between MGE Graphic Systems India and Hydrair, UK to represent its complete range of ink pumps and ink distribution systems throughout India.
PrintPack: Five products to watch out for on Day 6
Atlas YF-310, Esko Kongsberg i-XE10, Horizon VAC 60H, Stallion WiroCute, Veripress
Krishnagiri printers cluster plan to benefit 1,500 small outfits
Krishnagiri District Master Printers Association (KRIPA) have initiated a unique print cluster to be set up in the industrial estate of Krishnagiri.
Weldon Celloplast makes a mark with Omet and Rotocontrol
Weldon Celloplast showcased Omet machines at its busy stall. The company has already sold the first Omet press in India. The Flexy press on the stand, on demo throughout the show will be installed at Arunodaya Paper Products in Hyderabad; while an all-servo X-Flex has been sold to Renault Paper Products which is located in Palghar.
Labelexpo India 2010: A comprehensive coverage of the show
Ramu Ramanathan takes a look at the what was on offer in the growing Indian label market at Labelexpo India 2010. Check out the round up of the news from the show below. Click on the links to read the full article.
AIFMP to support TechNova's petition to the government
A high-level delegation from the All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) headed by its President, Manoj Mehta had confabulations with the top management from TechNova Imaging Systems.
Pragati Flexo opts for second MPS
Pragati Flexo which is a sister company of Pragati Offset and Pragati Packaging is adding a fully-loaded MPS EC 330 press to its existing flexo capabilities.
Nilpeter trumpets its made in India FB 3300S 13 inch press
Nilpeter displayed an eight-colour FB 3300S 13-inch full servo press at Labelexpo. Interestingly enough, this press has been manufactured in Chennai by the Nilpeter/Proteck joint venture company, Nilpeter India.
Watch out for daily PrintPack news eBulletin from PrintWeek India
PrintWeek India will be sending a daily eBulletin from 16-21 January 2011 during PrintPack.
Is the paper shortage creating a problem for print firms?
Anand Limaye on behalf of PrintWeek India tries to understand time-line and availability
Union Budget 2011 at a glance for Indian Print Industry
Budget 2011 has largely impacted the duty on paper. Excise duty on writing and printing and industrial paper increased. from 4% to 5%. Customs duty on waste paper reduced from 5% to 2.5%, 1% excise duty introduced on wood pulp. Enhanced allocation for education is expected to give an impetus to demand for writing and printing paper.
Ricoh adds a new colour printer to its range of digital print bouquet
Ricoh India, the manufacturer of digital printers and imaging solutions provider, recently unveiled a new digital colour printing presses, the Pro C901/C901s designed specifically for the professional production printing segment.
"Indians are making a transition to emulsion-based technologies," says Sandeep Zaveri of Total Print Solutions
Sandeep Zaveri is one of the young guns in the label industry. Armed with a printing technology degree from the London College of Printing and a Btech in Business and Finance from Birmingham University, he was part of his father's unit. Recently he set up Total Print Solutions in Navi Mumbai.
Rock On: Print CEOs who just wanna have fun
Three printers jam with Night Shift, a rock group that plays torchy songs and belts out the best of hits from the seventies with panache and punch, as Ramu Ramanathan finds out
Corrugator's association creates costing index along with CRISIL
Western India Corrugated Box Manufacturer's Association (WICMA) commenced CoDex - a cost index for corrugated box in Western India. It is the first of its kind in the Indian print industry.
Print CEOs from BMPA and MMS discuss paper price hike in Mumbai
Print companies and associations like the Bombay Master Printer's Association (BMPA) and Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS) have been hosting a series of closed-door confabulations.
Indian paper manufacturing companies zoom ahead
During the month of July, prices for creamwove writing paper at Rs 41,000 a tonne and maplitho printing paper at Rs 52,205 a tonne, had notched up about 5 to 9% on a yearly basis.
Editorial: GDP growth - The emperor's new wardrobe
The Government of India, announces that the economy has expanded 8.8 per cent in the quarter ended June -- the fastest pace in nine quarters. Within 24 hours, the Chief Economic Advisor to the Finance Ministry corrects the GDP data.
The best of the Indian print industry at the PrintWeek India Award night (Photo Gallery 2)
Razzle dazzle and razzmatazz: The who's who of the Indian print industry on 26 August at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai
Navi Mumbai-based Webtech installs two Xeikon digital presses for label work
Mumbai-based label converting firm, Webtech Industries have procured two Xeikon 3030 digital label press.
MMS launches "at your doorstep"' initiative for print firms in Thane
CEOs from 14 print firms attended Mumbai Mudrak Sangh's (MMS) initiative "At Your Doorstep" in Thane on 3 September 2010.
Borkar Packaging sets target of Rs 300 cr for 2014
Borkar Packaging, one of the largest converters of duplex board in India, is aiming to increase its turnover from the existing Rs 150 cr to Rs 300 cr in 2014.
TCPL sees expansion - and Q1 sales turnover of Rs 52.60 cr
Packaging giant, TCPL Packaging has just completed a massive expansion plan at their Silvassa print unit.
StockWatch 15 September: Print in India, weekly update
The Bombay Stock Exchange sensex gained 138.63 or 0.7% to 19346.96 points, its highest level since 17 January 2008.
Pragati Offset is International Printer of the Year
Pragati Offset has bagged the prestigious Sappi International Printer of the Year 2010 award. This is the third year in a row for Pragati, having won the coveted cast-bronze elephant trophy in 2006 and 2008.
Paper Idea brings Optimus MIS products suite to India
Optimus has announced its Indian entry. The European suppliers of Management Information System (MIS) products and solutions, has named Paper Idea as the sole Indian distributor for Optimus MIS products.
StockWatch September 08: Print in India
As per stock analysts, packaging companies are definitely growing and so are their share prices. Flexible packaging giants like Jindal Poly Films, Polyplex Corp saw high growth this week.
MIPT students celebrate Teacher's Day
Pune Vidyarthi Griha's (PVG) Maharashtra Institute of Printing Technology (MIPT) celebrated the Teacher's Day on 6 September 2010.
P Narendra: On top of the world
Paruchuri speaks to Sriraam Selvam about what it takes to be the best print firm in the world..
Xerox launches the Ipex 2010 debutant Color 1000 press in India
Xerox unveiled Color 1000 digital production press, at a three-day event in Mumbai. The machine was unveiled worldwide at Ipex 2010 in May at Birmingham.
StockWatch: BSE crosses 20, 000 mark, Jagran Prakarshan's and DB Corp's net sale Rs 893 crore and Rs 921 crore respectively
22 September: After reaching a trough of 8160 points in March 2009, the stock market rallied for a couple of months before it began trading in the range of 15,000-20,000 in 2010. Today's points are 20,001.55, the highest as on date.
Manoj Mehta is elected president of the AIFMP
The All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) has appointed Manoj Mehta as its new president.
Fred Poonawala: True marquee of achievement
On 26 August, Comart Lithographers bagged the PrintWeek India Pre-Press Company of the Year. Poonawala speaks to Samir Lukka on what makes Comart the best pre-press house in India.
Mehul Desai: No compromise to be the best
MOS won the PrintWeek India Award for VDP & Personalisation Company. When quizzed about the comparison between MOS and press in Europe, Darryl Danielli, editor, PrintWeek UK who visited MOS, said that he won't compare it to a press in Europe, he would instead call it "a good European press."
Ashok Nerker's Unique celebrates golden jubilee
Unique Photo Offset Services, established in 1960, has completed 50 years of its operations in the India printing industry.
StockWatch: Sudden spurt in global demand has boosted the BOPET film prices, from Rs 98 / kg in April to Rs 225 / kg currently
06 October: The market capitalisation of flexible packaging companies such as Jindal Poly Films , Garware Polyester , Ester Industries and Polyplex Corporation have all jumped up between 1.6 and 2.8 times in the past three months, while Sensex rose by 23%.
ThinkPrint initiates forum to address pre-press issue
ThinkPrint hosted a closed door training session for 15 industry professionals at its pro-centre in Mumbai on 9 October 2010.
Pragati Offset receives SAPPI Award in Hyderabad
Hanumantha Rao received the Sappi Elephant Award from Wayne Rau the chief executive officer on 28 October in Hyderabad. Pragati Offset bagged the prestigious Sappi International Printer of the Year 2010 award for the third time in a row. All in all, it's the 43rd Sappi prize.
Winkler+Dünnebier AG Acquires Business Operations of Buhrs ITM GmbH
A press release from Winkler+Dünnebier AG, Neuwied (W+D) announced that on October 6 they have acquired the business operations of Buhrs, based in Löhne, Germany.
StockWatch: Newspaper groups like Deccan Chronical, Hindustan Media and H T Media, slowed down during the week.
13 October: India's stock index fell after industrial production grew at a slower pace. Newspaper groups like Deccan Chronical, Hindustan Media and H T Media, slowed down during the week. The market capitalisation of flexible packaging companies such as Jindal Poly Films and Polyplex Corporation have all jumped up.
StockWatch: The Bombay Stock Exchange index fell 185.76 or 0.9% to 19,983.13.
20 October: The result saw newspaper groups like Deccan Chronicle and H T Media, slow down during the week. The market capitalisation of flexible packaging companies such as Jindal Poly Films and Polyplex Corporation have jumped up.
Ramu Ramanathan highlights "few things they don't tell us about printing"
The past few days, I've been attending seminars, conferences, closed-door briefings - and a pattern is emerging. Let me try to give you a flavour, with some of the comments:
Quality Awards 2010 shortlist for 18 categories
The shortlist for the PrintWeek India 2010 Quality Awards has been announced. The Quality Awards includes 18 categories.
Performance Awards 2010 shortlist for six categories
The shortlist for the PrintWeek India 2010 Performance Awards has been announced. The Performance Awards includes six categories.
Print jury comments on top jobs submitted for PrintWeek India Awards 2010
The informed and opinionated judges closeted in different segments looked at the samples and with each of the entries, discussed and dialogued about which of the samples were good enough for getting an award.
Kris and HP showcase progressive profitable packaging to the top 100 brand owners
Kris Flexipacks and HP India jointly hosted an event in Mumbai on August 11. Over 100 packaging development managers were astonished by the applications of digital printing technology.
PrintWeek India Awards 2010 shortlist has been unveiled
This year's shortlist includes the who's who of the Indian Print Industry like Comart Lithographers, Gopsons Papers, International Print-O-Pac, Jak Printers, Mail Order Solutions, Manipal Press, New Jack, Pragati Offset, Replika Press, Silverpoint Press, Spectrum Scan, Spenta Multimedia, Thomson Press and others.
StockWatch: Print in India
As per stock analysts, packaging companies are definitely growing and so are their share prices. Flexible packaging giants like Jindal Poly Films, Polyplex Corp saw high growth this week.
First CTP platesetter enters Jammu & Kashmir at Kashmir Times
Jammu & Kashmir-based newspaper Kashmir Times, has installed a Platerite-2055vi-s CTP platesetter from Agfa at KT Printing Press, Digiana on August 8, 2010.
The unique tale of Ashok Nerker - in India and the Middle East
Ashok Nerker, owner of Unique Photo Offset and Gulf Scan talks to Ramu Ramanathan about the trends in the print market of Mumbai and Sharjah.
TenderNotice: West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation
The West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation (WBSTC), has invited sealed bids from competent agencies and companies, offering advertising rights on its fleet of buses. .
PrintWeek India Quality Awards announced - 3
The categories in this part include Innovative Printer of the Year, Label Printer of the Year, Newspaper Printer of the Year and Packaging Printer of the Year.
TenderNotice: MMRDA and OTDC
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and Orissa Tourism Development Corporation have announced tenders for leasing out ad display rights and hiring hoardings.
CelebSpeak: Ajay Devgan's favourite print job is the Scarface poster
Ajay Devgan, the two time national film award-winning actor says Scarface is his favourite print job.
Live update on the winners of PrintWeek India Awards 2010
The final countdown to the Award night on 26 August.
PrintWeek India Quality Awards announced - 1
The categories in this part include Book Printer of the Year, Brochure Printer of the Year, Business Magazine Printer of the Year, and Catalogue Printer of the Year
PrintWeek India Quality Awards announced - 2
The categories in this part include Consumer Magazine Printer of the Year, Creative Repro Company of the Year, Digital Printer of the Year, and Fine Art Printer of the Year
The best of the Indian print industry at the PrintWeek India Award night (Photo Gallery 1)
Razzle dazzle and razzmatazz: The who's who of the Indian print industry on 26 August at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai
PrintWeek India Quality Awards announced - 4
The categories in this part include Personalisation, VDP & Transpromo Printer of the Year, Point-Of-Purchase Printer of the Year, Poster Printer of the Year, Report & Accounts Printer of the Year, Social Stationery Printer of the Year and Wide-format Printer of the Year
PrintWeek India Performance Awards announced
This categories in this part include Student of the Year, Pre-press Company of the Year, Small Print Company of the Year, Post-press Company of the Year, Screen Printer of the Year
International Print-O-Pac is the PrintWeek India Company of the Year
International Print-O-Pac (IPP) started as a pre-press house in 1981 with the setting up of its first unit in Okhla in New Delhi. Today, it is a multi-located company housing 100 sheetfed printing units, 25 web printing units and comprehensive finishing equipment.
INCQC honours fourteen Indian newspapers, Bhaskar Group bags three
Fourteen Indian newspapers have been awarded membership in the International Newspaper Color Quality Club (INCQC) for 2010 through 2012, the most prestigious award for newspaper print quality world-wide.
Domestic newsprint manufacturers rise the price by 7-8%
Newsprint manufacturers in India have decided a price rise of 7-8% on domestic newsprint. It will come into effect from the quarter beginning July 1.
Monotech is the master distributor for Highwater in India
Monotech Systems, a solution provider for pre-press machineries and digital printers has been announced as the master distributor for Highwater's complete range of Cobra and Python 120 mw violet platesetters.
Insource in Sivakasi boosts its digital capacity with Truepress
Insource Inc has bolstered its digital firepower with an investment in a Truepress 344 from Screen.
Vinayaga Screens in Madurai invests in new building and bolsters print base
Vinayaga Screens has invested in a 6,000 sqft new purpose-built plant. The three-storey building will house the Shinohara 26 four-colour press and a four-colour Mitsubishi along with a fleet of finishing kit which includes an Itoh cutting machine and a Shoei folding machine.
"Sivakasi set for U-turn with revised outlook," says Ramu Ramanathan
Five years ago, Srinivas Fine Arts in Sivakasi was in the news for producing a diary. Priced at Rs 57,000, the "Silver Oak Diary" incorporated 140 grams of silver on its cover logo and bookmark.
CTP systems penetrate interiors of Tamil Nadu state
CTP installations in Tamil Nadu have reaffirmed the commitment of the state's commercial printers to high quality print jobs.
Design Plus Plus in Karur eyes China for tag exports
Design Plus Plus in Karur has targetted China as one of the countries for export of tags. The company has exported five shipments in the recent past - each shipment comprises 250 kgs.
Pune propels green drive with six HP Latex printers
HP's flagship latex product has notched up eight installations in Pune and Mumbai since it was launched in mid-2009. The first eco-friendly wide format printer was sold in Pune in May 15,2009.
Performance Awards 2010 shortlist for six categories
The shortlist for the PrintWeek India 2010 Performance Awards has been announced. The Performance Awards includes six categories.
PrintWeek India Awards 2010 shortlist has been unveiled
This year's shortlist includes the who's who of the Indian Print Industry like Comart Lithographers, Gopsons Papers, International Print-O-Pac, Jak Printers, Mail Order Solutions, Manipal Press, New Jack, Pragati Offset, Replika Press, Silverpoint Press, Spectrum Scan, Spenta Multimedia, Thomson Press and others.
Judging print's bright superstars for PrintWeek India Awards 2010
The judges were clearly pleased by the overall quality of the 247 entries for Awards but the winning entries were truly distinctive, says Samir Lukka who was present at the Grand Hyatt on 31 July 2010
First Bizhub at Vignesh Graphics in Madurai
Vignesh Graphics has made its first foray into digital printing after investing in a Konica Minolta Bizhub press.
Monicka Techno Printers in Karur sets up advanced 35,000 sqft unit
Monicka Techno Printers has moved to a new 35,000 sqft site in Karur district. CEO T T Karthi said the single site would allow much better communication - and enable the company to service the export market.
Clarion in Karur offers top cards for exports
Clarion Aditya Printers in Karur is scorching the international market.
Are you losing money on every job that you print?
Ramu Ramanathan investigates into how print companies estimate their costs - and tries to find out if these companies can see a rise in profits with a common sense module
Job Notice: Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India
Security Printing and Minting Corportaion of India, a Miniratna Category - I central public sector enterprise (wholly owned by Government of India), invites application for filling up fourteen posts.
Trichy-based Deepam adds Xerox DC5000 AP to Tamil Nadu set-up
Deepam Color Lab has established 15 lab branches in Tamil Nadu, mainly catering to the needs of customers in Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Karur, Pudukkottai and Trichy with the availability of an ultra modern photo processing and printing technology in most of the units.
PrintWeek India Awards to judge top printer in India
A high-level jury of top corporates and print buyers assembled on 28 July for the PrintWeek India Awards at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai. The 22-member jury team judged 247 entries from the top 91 print firms in the country.
Quality Awards 2010 shortlist for 18 categories
The shortlist for the PrintWeek India 2010 Quality Awards has been announced. The Quality Awards includes 18 categories.
Royapet install takes Canon's TN tally to nine
Chennai-based Royapet Digital Press celebrated the installation of their Canon Imagepress C6000 with a grand inauguration at their unit on 25 April 2010.
West Coast announces completion of its Rs 1,375 crore expansion plan
Bengaluru-based West Coast Paper Mills has completed its massive expansion program at its existing plant at Dandeli in Karnataka with a capital outlay of Rs 1,375 crore.
Color Point installs India's first Ryobi 924 plus coater, ups yield
Vadodra-based Color Point in Gujarat, installed India's first Ryobi 924 with coater, of size 23in x 36in at its new 10,000 sqft unit on 20 March 2010.
Jwalamukhi predicts boost with the addition of Suprasetter 105
Jwalamukhi Mudranalya is anticipating an increase in its platesetter output after investing on a Heidelberg Suprasetter 105.
Wintek and Veepee in Bengaluru install EskoArtwork's platesetters
Wintek Flexo Prints and Veepee Graphics have installed an EskoArtwork CDI 2530 flexo platesetter and CDI 4835 respectively.
Editorial: Celebrate print, issue a subpoena to bad news
If Indian participation to the London Book Fair was crippled by the volcano ash, Ipex 2010 saw 50% of Indians unable to attend due to an Indian malaise - not applying for a UK visa in time.
Futura installs Canon C7000 with Creo Spire
Futura Digital Colour Press has become the first Bengaluru firm to take delivery of Canon's flagship digital press, the ImagePress C7000VP in which the front-end is Creo's Spire software.
Sivakasi association aims to improve training and quality of education at the institute
R Babu Chidambaram is the new president at the helm of The Sivakasi Master Printers' Association (SMPA).
Print industry mourns the death of Udaipur printer in an accident
Manish Indrawat, a partner in Payorite Print Media, a fast growing print firm in Udaipur is no more. He died in a fatal accident on 10 May 2010.
Tender Notice: India Security Press
The general manager, India Security Press, Nashik road (A unit of security printing and minting corporation of India) invites global re-qualification tender notice from reputed manufacturers.
South India Printers Meet to be held along side Print Expo 2010 in Chennai
The South India Printers Meet (SIPM), is scheduled to be held on 10 July 2010 at the Chennai Trade Centre along side Print Expo 2010 exhibition being held from 9-11 July.
Image Care in Ahmedabad glorifies the power of screen print technology through Grafica screen machinery
Ahmedabad-based Image Care claims it is set to take the advertising and marketing segment by storm with a strong backup of Grafica Flextronica's screen printing technology.
Piyush Pandey on print
"Print is a fantastic media and needs to be taken to the people as the creators have conceived it," says Piyush Pandey, of Ogilvy & Mather. Pandey joined Ogilvy in 1982.
Pratiroop Mudran in Pune opts for Muller Martini's LongMa
Pratiroop Mudran, the Pune-based printer has installed the LongMa C580. The perfect binder from Muller Martini has been installed at its unit in Parvati Industrial Estate in the heart of the city.
Ravi Shroff: "Let's settle the book debate"
Ravi Shroff talks about how he lived his dream of creating the Nutech book project for six years.
Print goes to Aurangabad, Pune and Nashik
Screen Printer's Association of India with support from Fespa organised a three city table-top exhibition in: Aurangabad, Pune and Nashik.
Printer's Devil
Print is everywhere. But who would imagine ink cans being used in a vegetable market? And plate packing being used as a shop cover.
A T Inks introduces new grade of eco solvent inks at ISA trade show in USA
Vadodara-based manufacturer of digital inks, A T Inks manifested its successful participation at ISA International Sign Expo 2011 in USA with a launch of Plug & Play plus Mix & Match eco-solvent inks.
HP T300 inkjet web press enters Asia Pacific at CTPS in China
The first HP T300 inkjet web press has been installed at China Translation & Printing Services (CTPS), a book manufacturing exporter based in Hong Kong.
Entries begin for PWI Awards 2011
Manipal Press and International Print o Pac were the PrintWeek India Printing Company of the Year Award winners in 2009 and 2010.
At a glance: Chaman Offset
Sudhanva Deshpande of LeftWord Books recalls his association with Chaman Offset, on of the old binders which still plays a key role for publishing houses in Delhi.
West Coast ups paper capacity with a Rs 1,500 cr investment
Karnataka-based The West Coast Paper Mills has expanded their production capacity by five times since their massive expansion effort from May 2010.
Top print firms from Delhi confirm participation at PWI Tech Forum for Awards 2011
PrintWeek India will host a Tech Forum in New Delhi on Trends and Opportunities in the Delhi / NCR Print Industry.
New cutting devices from Esko, Zund, Summa and Roland refine finishing
EskoArtwork's Kongsberg i-XL24 and i-XP44 digital finishing solutions, ArtiosCAD 7.6 structural design software, along with the i-Cut Suite for pre-flighting and lay-outs were the stars at the stall.
InfoTrends' wide-format study at Fespa
One of the things that attracted attention was the study conducted for Fespa by InfoTrends.
Borderless printing from Epson
Epson showed a modification package for its Stylus Pro GS6000 printer that enables the device to produce borderless, edge-to-edge output.
MGI sells its latest Meteor DP 8700 XL in India
MGI debuted with the Meteor DP8700 XL which is a multi-substrate digital press.
International Paper announces entry into India, agrees to purchase shares of Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills
USA- based International Paper (IP) has announced an agreement with Kolkata-based Bangur Group, to purchase about 53.5% of the outstanding shares of Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills APPM for approximately Rs 1150-cr.
Vasan Publications selects Vjoon K4 cross-media publishing platform from Germany
Chennai-based publisher Vasan Publications has opted for the Vjoon K4 cross-media publishing platform as a replacement for its Wood Wing system.
Amila Singhvi to present the IPP growth strategy at Print Summit
Amila Singhvi is the managing director of International Print-o-Pac (IPP), the PrintWeek India's Company of the Year 2010. Singhvi has been at the helm of the industry for over two decades now. Last year, IPP recorded revenue of Rs 250-crore.
PrintWeek India launches Awards for elite group in Delhi
PrintWeek India will host a Tech Forum in New Delhi on Trends and Opportunities in the Delhi / NCR Print Industry.
Metamation software sought by print firms
Chennai-based India Metamation software has successfully implemented its IMP - imposition and planning software in several top print firms since its launch at Ipex 2010.
Delhi NCR: Print avoids manufacturing headache
Alok Singh and Ramu Ramanathan speak to top players in Faridabad and Ballabhgarh and realise they are determined to remedy the mistakes of the past - and introduce the best of print technologies
Velsons installs North India's first Dion 450
"There's tremendous amount of opportunities out there," said Vijay Sharma, managing director of Velsons Printographic a month after the firm installed North India's first Dion 450 four-colour offset printing press from Autoprint.
"Women rank high with label power," says Harveer Sahni
Harveer Sahni of Weldon Celloplast doffs his hat to the top women in the Indian label industry for quietly implementing quality production methods in their printing units.
Heidelberg's seminar for printing fraternity in Kochi focusses on maintenance and efficiency
Heidelberg India conducted a workshop on press maintenance and productivity enhancement on 11 March, 2011 in Kochi.
Pre-registrations in full swing for the FESPA Digital 2011 in Germany from 24-27 May
5,000 visitors from across the world have registered for FESPA Digital 2011 to be held from 24-27 May, 2011 at Hamburg in Germany.
B K Sales partners Sihl Germany in India
B K Sales Corporation in Mumbai has announced that it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Sihl Germany for Picofilm, and Enduro print media for the West and South India markets.
Integration spells value at the HP stall
The theme for HP's 890 sq/m booth, the largest at the show, was integration.
10 things that are making news at Fespa
Ramu Ramanathan reports from the show.
Multi Hitech completes 26 conversions of Heidelberg perfectors into straight machines
Delhi-based Multi Hitech has completed 26 successful conversions of Heidelberg perfector into straight machines.
Print Bazaar lays the foundation for organised print retail in Delhi
The Print Bazaar (TPB) has set up three units in Nehru Place, Naraina and Gurgaon in the Delhi / NCR region.
At a glance: HT Burda plant at Greater Nodia
The HT Burda plant at Greater Noida is perhaps one of the first rotogravure printing facilities in India.
PrintWeek India's tete a tete with Michel Caza
The PrintWeek India team had a 30-minute free-wheeling chat with Michel Caza at the Fespa stall. The meet with the industry veteran with more than 50 years was set up by Mohan Kaikini of SPAI.
3M showcases its substrate strength, launches new film for vehicle wraps
3M has launched a new cast vinyl film for vehicle wraps at the show. The 3M Scotchcal Graphic Film IJ 170Cv3 features 3M Comply v3 adhesive technology with micro air channels and, according to the company, is quick and easy to apply to three-dimensional surfaces and can be removed with ease.
The battle of printheads
The battle for inkjet printheads is truly on. Xaar's Proton printheads are in use on machines on a wide range of exhibitor company stands, such as Neolt and its Aster-Jet printer.
Agfa launches new avataar of M-Press Tiger
Agfa, which had the second largest stall at the show, had an array of Jetis (till recently with Gandi), Annapurna and the new avtaar of its M-Press Tiger flatbed inkjet press, an M-Press Leopard.
Fespa Digital 2011: An Overview
The volcano ash cloud did not deter visitors to the 18,000 sq/mts Fespa Digital show. Although the brief shut down of Hamburg airport (on Wednesday) did affect traffic into the show which has 400 exhibitors.
GMG's colour targets are realised in India
GMG, a developer and supplier of high-end colour management software solutions, has announced that the company succeeded in achieving a substantial increase in global sales of 30% in 2010, compared to 2009.
Ipex South Asia attracts major brands for show in September
The top team at Ipex South Asia said the show at the NSE ground from 16 to 19 September in Mumbai will focus on "differentiation" and how customers can add value with its range of print, softwares and finishing kit.
Kanan Graphics acquires Crisil certificate for its operations
Mumbai-based Kanan Graphics, a renowned dealer for pressroom chemicals and consumables in Western India, acquired a Crisil SE 3B rating.
Image Print installs a Dion 450 to complement its garment business
Mayapuri-based Image Print in Delhi has installed a brand new Dion 450 a four-colour sheetfed press from Autoprint Machinery.
Ricoh plus Heidelberg confirm their presence at Pamex 2011
Ricoh India and Heidelberg India have booked a combined space of 900 sq/mtrs for the eight edition of Pamex to be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 1 to 4 November 2011.
A successful PrintExpo 2011 in Chennai
The third edition of PrintExpo which transpired from 10 to 12 June 2011 at the Chennai Trade Centre lived upto its hype of being the third largest trade show in the country; and perhaps the biggest in south India.
7% hike on Kodak flexo plate price
Kodak Graphic Communications has announced a global price increase of up to 7% on all flexographic plates from July 15 in response to rising energy and raw material costs.
Madras Security backs Africa citizen ID project
The Chennai-based Madras Security Printers (MSP) are preparing 'citizens' identity cards for several governments of African nations including Rwanda and Tanzania.
Six Stitch Star machines at Sakshi newspaper
Sakshi has installed six Stitch Star machines at the Vijaywada plant in Andhra Pradesh.
OOH industry looks to consolidate
The seventh edition of Outdoor Advertising Convention (OAC) 2011 began today at the Hotel Renaissance in Mumbai. More than 500 delegates (agency heads, media owners, corporate brand owners) atttended the conference and the exhibition show.
Macromedia marks the first year of success with Zesta's eZPrint software
Macromedia Digital's Octaprint completed a successful year of Zesta's eZPrint print management software.
Pre-owned Xerox kit strikes back
The market for used machinery in India is ripe. Pankaj Kalra of Xerox India speaks to Samir Lukka to decode the knots and crosses of the print business.
IOAA unveils Standard Operating Procedure at OAC 2011
Noomi Mehta, chairman of Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA) unveiled the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to meet new rules for service tax in outdoor business.
Xerox to launch Espresso book machines in India
The revolutionary concept of Espresso book machines is expected to hit the Indian shores in the near future. Speaking in the backdrop of one of the prominent stalls at Printexpo 2011, Pankaj Kalra of Xerox India shared the concepts of this much awaited concept in Print On Demand solutions.
"Wide-format can only be sustained with a good financial back-up," says B Prasad of Printech Digital Imaging
Printech Digital Imaging won a silver for the best innovation in print at the OAC Awards 2011 on 17 June. B Prasad provides a perspective into wide-format printing in India.
A day in the life an associations' president- Badri Kumar Singh of DPA
Badri Kumar Singh is the president of the Delhi Printers' Association (DPA). The DPA, formed in 1954, presently has the largest number of members: 1,200. DPA publishes two magazines: Delhi Printer - a bi-monthly and Masik Samachar Patrika, a Hindi Monthly.
TECHNICAL TUTORIAL: Prof Fritz Bircher talks about inkjet technology
The print industry is best-suited to adopt the new functional applications. It will be the drivers for the development of inkjet in future and the graphic industry will profit from it. The classical print process is still faster than inkjet, but they are limited in the third dimension and therefore not competitive enough
TechNova achieves 250 violet CTP installations in two years
TechNova's 250 installations of violet CTP systems in India is a unique feat by a vendor.
Bigger and better: Dscoop in Singapore scheduled for 23-25 August
The Digital Solutions Cooperative (Dscoop), an HP Indigo users group, will host its meeting on 23-24 August 2011 at the Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore
LMAI, PackPlus and Labelexpo line-up for the label printers
Industry veteran, Harveer Sahni, previews the opportunities for the label printers in the label shows lined-up.
MMP turns a threat into opportunity to realise the true value of an association
Maharashtra Mudran Parishad is on the ascendancy after it accomplishes onerous tasks. Anand Limaye, the chairman of Maharastra Mudran Parishad's Institute of Printing Technology and Research is optimistic about the association's attempts to elevate the print industry.
Epson announces SurePress digital press is ready for India
The race among the digital press manufacturers is hotting up. Epson announced that the SurePress L-4033A digital label press will be available in India.
Grafica's wicket dryers score high among the screen printers
Bhargav Mistry gives an insight into how to effectively reduce electricity and labour cost using wicket dryers while drying jobs printed with solvent-based ink.
Poster Printer of the Year 2011: Pragati Offset
Pragati's entries for the poster category aptly fulfilled the criteria to win the Award. Right from the micro embossing on Bharat Eye Bank poster to accentuate the details in the foreground and background elements, to the use of raised UV for simulating actual water droplets on the ITC Gold Flake Artic Menthol poster for providing a textured effect, the innovative print applications had the judges term the entries as "eye-catching".
Social Stationery Printer of the Year 2011: Vishwakala Printers
The entries in this category ranged from beautiful calendars to invitation cards. But the winner for this category, impressed the judges with their samples of calendars; their print and production abilities which included matt lamination, die-punching and finishing.
Student of the Year 2011: Sonal Vishwasrao
Among the applicants, Sonal Vishwasrao's consistent academic records and research presentations during the course of her studies at PVG's COET, was outstanding. She was among the ten students who were selected from the printing technology institutes across the country to attend a ten-day sponsored programme at Heidelberg's Print Media Academy in Germany.
Post-Press Company of the Year 2011: Replika Press
While top-notch quality was the hallmark of all the shortlisted companies, Replika Press' high-tech efforts in finishing to produce better printed products made it a leader of the pack. And if that was not enough, Replika was able to record the highest turnover and profit before tax in this category.
Personalisation, VDP & Transpromo printer of the Year 2011: Mail Order Solutions
Mail Order Solutions (MOS) has again won this category, as they did in 2010 when the category for personalisation, VDP and transpromo was introduced. The Ambuja Saarthi welcome kit had judges describe it as "we would love to receive such personalised mailers."
PrintWeek India Printing Company of the Year 2011: Parksons Packaging
Congratulations to Parksons Packaging for winning India's top print prize following a truly remarkable year, which according to J K Doshi & Co, our official auditor, saw gross sales rise by 34.21%, the highest in the category. It was also the firm which invested the most in fixed assets.
Winners of PrintWeek India Quality Awards 2011
Pragati Offset, Manipal Technologies, Silverpoint Press, Jayna Packaging, Jak Printers, Spectrum Scan, Utility PrintPack, Vishwakala Printers, Mail Order Solutions, Divya Bhaskar, Honeycomb, Avantika Printers and many more.
Xerox launches a new wide-format printer
Xerox has unveiled an upgraded version of its 7142 wide-format platform that is pitched as an affordable way for commercial printers and architectural firms to copy, scan and print technical jobs.
150 Indian printers attend Dscoop Asia 2011 in Singapore
More than 150 Indian printers attended the second edition of Dscoop (The Digital Solutions Cooperative) Asia 2011 held in Singapore from 23-25 August. These firms included current and prospective Indigo customers, as well as Scitex users who had been invited for the first time to join the conference and benefit from sessions about business and operations.
Fespa Asia 2011 conference
Asian printers attending FESPA Asia 2011 (Suntec Singapore, 26 to 28 October 2011) will have access to a world-class conference programme, with five focused half-day programmes to meet a variety of interests, all free of charge to exhibition visitors.
Screen Printer of the Year 2011: Eswara Screens
The winner of this Award, Eswara Screens makes a strong case in the debate about replacement of screen printing using digital printing. Eswara sent in three miniature books of Mahatma Gandhi's biography.
Winners of PrintWeek India Performance Awards 2011
Parksons Packaging, Replika Press, Janus Packaging, PrintExpressions, Eswara Screens.
Schreier to be president of Drupa 2012 team
Bernhard Schreier, chairman of the management board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG took over as the president and chairman of the exhibitor's advisory board of Drupa following the resignation of Martin Weickenmeier, managing director of KörberPaperLink GmbH after the company's strategic re-orientation of the paper segment.
Welbound finishing school completes placement of first batch of students
Indian post-press player Welbound India has completed placement of the first batch of students from their 'Finishing school' established in Trivandrum, within the company's manufacturing campus.
EskoArtwork unveils plans for Labelexpo Europe 2011
EskoArtwork will demonstrate the latest version of its HD Flexo high resolution digital plate imaging system on stand B30 in Hall 5.
Technical Tutorial: Pankaj Sharma, deputy manager business development at Siegwerk India talks about Emulsification
Emulsion is a mixture of ink and dampening solution. In this process, dampening solution is distributed evenly throughout the ink in small droplets.
Xaar crosses the 21-million mark printhead nozzle delivery in India
Xaar, manufacturer of printheads, celebrated its seventh year in India with an announcement that it has crossed the 21-million mark inkjet printhead nozzle delivery throughout the continent, confirming its commitment to the region and making it the printhead market leader in India.
"Print will remain strong," says Trevor Crawford, event director for Ipex South Asia 2011
Keeping in sync with its format that will see live working machinery demonstrations take place in the Indian sub-continent, Ipex South Asia is all set to open doors from September 16-19, 2011 at BEC Mumbai.
Catch all the news and views in the Ipex Daily and daily e-bulletin
PrintWeek India team will be producing an Ipex Daily for the visitors at Ipex South Asia 2011 to be held from 16-19 September 2011.
Huge untapped market for print in India, is the chorus at Wan-Ifra
The three-day Wan-Ifra 2011 Conference & Expo kicked off on 6 September 2011 at Chennai Trade Centre with 500 delegates comprising the who's who of the newspaper publishing.
Mimaki UJF-706 inkjet printers gets GMG nod
GMG, the developer and supplier of colour management software solutions, has announced that the GMG ColourProof contone and DotProof/FlexProof halftone proofing solutions now fully support Mimaki UJF-706 inkjet printers.
Print industry is bullish: say Dr Alok Bharadwaj, Vipin Tuteja and Puneet Chadha
PrintWeek India speaks to a cross-section of industry experts at Ipex, and solicits their views
"High-speed digital web will be the fastest-moving print sector in India," says Aniruddha Khandekar of Repro India
Aniruddha Khandekar is the general manager for Digital Operations at Repro India. highlights the key aspects of high-speed digital inkjet web presses.
What next for the big two: HP and Kodak
A short analysis about the two digital giants HP and Kodak based on their financial results.
Pragati Offset to do book binding with PUR hotmelt
Hyderabad-based Pragati Offset has opted for PUR (polyurethene reactive) over standard hot melt adhesives for binding hard and soft cover books. The PUR system at Pragati is a Robatech MOD4 installed on a Kolbus binding line.
SPMCIL to invest in security paper and ink manufacturing as a part of its Rs 2500-cr expansion plan
In a statement to the shareholders during sixth AGM on 10 August 2011, chairman managing director, M S Rana said that Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India (SPMCIL) will be investing in manufacturing of Cylinder Watermarked Bank Note (CWBN) paper and security inks as a part of its road map of investment of about Rs 2,500-cr over five years up to 2013-14.
TECHNICAL TUTORIAL: Abhiram Sathe talks about processing the plate
The plate processing method can be classified as 'pre-heat' and 'without pre-heat'.
CTP: violet grabs 53% of market share
CTP sales are bullish, according to Samir Lukka and Ramu Ramanathan. And the total projection of new CTP platesetter sales in India by various vendors ranges from 900 to 1,200 units till 2015
Puneet Datta of Canon India says, Ipex South Asia is carving a niche for itself in digital printing arena
Canon feels that Ipex SA has offered quality and serious business visitors.
Ipex in Mumbai benefits the Indian print industry
Vijay Kumar Chopra, chairman and managing director of Punjab Kesari group who inaugurated the Ipex South Asia spent 30 minutes at the PrintWeek India stall.
Manipal, IPP, Gopsons, Replika, Repro India, Lovely to be present at Book Conference
India's first National Book Printers conference (NBPC) will be hosted between 17 to 19 November at Thiruvanthapuram in Kerala.
"Print's customers need to understand the benefits of adopting transpromo," says Mehul Desai of MOS
Mehul Desai is the chairman and managing director of Mail Order Solutions. He says: "Don't inflate a small idea, take a big one to help customers achieve best results sans investing."
Jak Printers score a hat-trick at AIFMP print awards
On 23 September 2011, Jak Printers won 25 awards at the sixth National Awards for Excellence in Print 2011 (NAEP) held in Bengaluru and organised by All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) along with Karnataka State Printers' Association.
EskoArtwork conducts Suite 10.1 upgrade seminar in Mumbai
EskoArtwork conducted a one-day seminar today for its customers in the Western region at the PrintWeek India office to make them aware of the possibilities with the new upgrades of its Suite 10.1.
Ipex Exhibitor Speak: Add variety, sell more, say Umang Singhal, HV Sheth, Stephen Lamb
PrintWeek India speaks to a cross-section of industry experts at Ipex, and solicits their views
MPS to launch EXL Sleeve-Offset press at Labelexpo
MPS Systems BV, a UV flexo press manufacturer, will launch its new EXL Sleeve-Offset press at its stand (11Q40) at Labelexpo Europe 2011 to be held from 28 September to 1 October.
Breaking News: BBC Magazines sells its stake to Times of India owner Bennett, Coleman & Co
BBC Worldwide's 50% shareholding in Indian joint venture for magazine publishing, Worldwide Media, is being sold to Times of India owner Bennett, Coleman & Co.
PrintWeek India to host Breakfast Session for top print CEOs on 26 August
The Breakfast Session co-hosted by Canon India and PrintWeek India will be held on 26 August, 2011 at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai.
Three-day Wan-Ifra to be attended by newspaper CEOs
Wan-Ifra India 2011 Conference & Expo is to commence in Chennai from 6 to 8 September 2011.
Repro India marks success in digital printing with its POD model
Repro India has etched a success story in the print industry for digital printing with its print-on-demand (POD) model.
Indigo users unite for bigger and better Dscoop in Singapore from 22-25 August
"Dscoop Asia presents a valuable platform to learn, get tips and ideas and grow businesses," says Fred Poonawala
Heidelberg acquires digital press manufacturer CSAT
Heidelberg has acquired German digital press manufacturer CSAT as part of plans to expand its offering in the packaging sector.
Brochure Printer Of the Year 2011: Pragati Offset
The winner of last year, Pragati Offset, has once again articulated the complexities of various print processes to emerge as the winner of this category.
Creative Repro Company of the Year 2011: Honeycomb Creative Support
Once again it was the innovative approach of handling graphic design and pre-media requirements that brought glory to this Bengaluru-based firm.
Newspaper printer of the Year 2011: Divya Bhaskar (DB Corporation)
This is the third PrintWeek India Award trophy for Divya Bhaskar in as many editions. In the first two years, this regional daily was selected by the jury for its excellent design, layout and print quality. This year it went a step ahead by producing 3-D newspapers and newspapers with fragrance.
Catalogue Printer of the Year 2011: Silverpoint Press and Vishwakala Printers
Silverpoint Press and Vishwakala Printers share the honour in this tightly contested category. According to the judges, both the companies submitted a "wealth of high-quality examples" of catalogue samples.
Innovative Printer of the Year 2011: Jayna Packaging
This category saw a maximum number of entries (59) from the 18 Quality Awards categories. What stood out was the first time entrant Jayna Packaging's Rocking Chair made out of strongly bounded stacks of fabricated 180 gsm five-ply corrugated board.
"Print still commands about 46% of the overall advertisement pie," says Magdoom Mohamed of Wan Ifra in conversation with Sriram Selvam
Wan-Ifra India 2011 Conference & Expo held from 6 to 8 September in Chennai will focus on newspaper printing and publishing in India and South Asia. The three-day expo and conference will be held at the Chennai Trade and Convention Centre
Online update of the PrintWeek India Awards Night: The countdown begins
Category by category, performance by performance, who will be the PrintWeek India Company of the Year
Breaking News: Vakils and Jyoshan form a new company that targets the financial reporting market
In a move with far-reaching implications for financial reporting, Vakils and Jyoshan Digital Media Services, promoted by Venkat 'Puru' Purushotham have formed a company called JVX Media Services.
Silverpoint installs HP Indigo 3550 for short-run and proofing
Silverpoint Press has installed a HP Indigo 3550 for short-run work while meeting its clients' demands for offset quality. The company is seeing momentum behind its short-run work and proofing.
AIFMP to host 26 roadshows to promote Pamex 2011
The All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) will be conducting 26 roadshows along with the support of its affiliated association all over India to promote its flagship show Pamex 2011 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 1 to 4 November 2011.
CRISIL upgrades Kanan Graphics' credit rating from SE3B to SE2B
Mumbai-based Kanan Graphics, a renowned dealer for pressroom chemicals and consumables in Western India has been upgraded to a credit rating of SE2B from SE3B by CRISIL
Sappi announces closure of Biberist Mill in Switzerland
Sappi Fine Paper Europe announced on 20 July 2011 that it has been unsuccessful in its attempts to find a suitable acquirer to allow continued operations and employment at the mill. The company has therefore decided on the complete closure of the mill.
HP, Xeikon and EFI will showcase digital presses at Labelexpo
Labelexpo in Brussels will focus on label digital presses.
Airports - home of chic OOH branding
Airports define a synergy between brands and campaigns, as Ramu Ramanathan finds out
WAN-IFRA India 2011 plans big show in Chennai
WAN-IFRA India 2011 held from 6-8 September 2011 at Chennai Trade and Convention Centre will focus on newspaper printing and publishing in India and South Asia.
Breaking News: Repro India acquires printing operation of Macmillan
Indian printing giant, Repro India has acquired the printing operations of Macmillan Publishers India Ltd (MPIL).
PmIndia's conference on packaging printing to focus on Drupa and Green
The third Indo-German conference on Technology Trends and Developments in Packaging Printing to be held on 22 and 23 November 2011 in Mumbai.
TECHNICAL TUTORIAL: Inkzone
The InkZone concept for presetting the ink keys on offset printing presses is making life easier for printers: they are saving money and gaining time; at the same time, they are achieving considerable increases in quality and productivity.
PackEdge sets importance to combat counterfeiting of drugs through digital printing
PackEdge, a conference by HP to combat drug counterfeit through digital printing solutions, was hosted on 19 July 2011 at Mumbai. The event was attended by CEOs and brand owners of major pharmaceutical companies.
Agfa to showcase Dotrix Modular digital press at Labelexpo Europe
Agfa has announced that it will showcase its Dotrix Modular digital press at Labelexpo Europe 2011 (stand 12W13) scheduled from September 28 to October 1 at Bruseels Expo.
ITC launches biodegradable paper and paperboard laminates
ITC PSPD, a Paperboard and Specialty Papers division of ITC has developed a new series of paper and paperboard laminates with applications in flexible packaging, folding cartons and disposables.
PrintWeek India Awards 2011 shortlist to be announced on 1 August
The shortlist for the 18 Quality and six Performance Awards categories for PrintWeek India Awards 2011 will be announced on the PrintWeek India website (www.printweek.in) on 1 August .
HP's latex technology on display at Media Expo 2011 for signage solutions
HP India will showcase its latex technology printers L25500 and L65500 at Media Expo 2011 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from 29-31 July.
PWI Awards 2011 Jury impressed with the print samples, shortlist to be announced on August 1
The jury round for PrintWeek India Awards 2011 at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai commenced and ended today. More than 28 jury members judged 1,600 print samples submitted by 137 companies in 408 entries.
Judging for the ultimate accolade
With a record number of print firms sending deserving entries, the judges had a daunting task picking the best of the best during the PrintWeek India Awards judging process.
Shortlist for PrintWeek India Quality Awards 2011
The shortlist for 18 Quality categories of PrintWeek India Awards 2011 has been announced.
Jury video: PrintWeek India Awards 2011
With a record number of print firms sending entries, the judges had a daunting task picking the best of the best during the PrintWeek India Awards judging process.
Shortlist for PrintWeek India Performance Awards 2011
The shortlist for six Performance categories of PrintWeek India Awards 2011 has been announced.
PIA honours technologies in print with InterTech awards
Printing Industries of America (PIA) has announced the recipients of the 2011 InterTech technology awards.
Countdown to PrintWeek India Award Night
The countdown has begun. It's time to book your table at the PrintWeek Awards Night 2011.
PIA names Dr Rajendrakumar Anayath as Education Award of Excellence winner
Printing Industries of America (PIA) has named Dr Rajendrakumar Anayath from India as the winner of its 2011 Education Award of Excellence for industry representatives.
"The future of books is looking rather good," says Ramu Ramanathan
There's been a bit of action on the book front.
"Newspapers are not a sunset industry in India," says Jacob Mathew of Malayala Manorama
Jacob Mathew, executive editor and publisher at Malayala Manorama and president of Wan-Ifra, the first Indian to hold this position talks to Ramu Ramanathan about his new role, the Indian newspaper climate, and the future of the industry.
Repro India kicks-off book revolution in education. "Books will never be unfashionable," says Pramod Khera
Executive director of Repro India, Pramod Khera reveals how the firm has moved away from a print-centric model to become a one-stop solution for publishers. In conversation with Ramu Ramanathan.
TECHNICAL TUTORIAL: Rohit Ramdey talks about Digital Print Media Storage and Handling
For quality, consistent printing, the media must be in good condition. It must not be damaged or degraded by the storage or handling processes.
Zircon Technologies expands finishing in labels with three additional Rotocontrol machines
Dehradun-based Zircon Technologies has added three additional Rotocontrol slitter/ rewinders, following the successful installation of its first machine during LabelExpo India 2010.
SRF announces an entry into BOPP film market with Bruckner
Gurgaon-based SRF, an Indian multi-business entity engaged in the manufacture of technical textiles, chemicals, engineering plastics and packaging films, teamed up with Bruckner on 5 August 2011 for their entry into BOPP film market.
A country where print still reigns...
Digital adds another dimension, but the earning and revenue share which print advertisements still command, confirms that the future of traditional print is also bright, as Ramu Ramanathan finds out
Ipex Exhibitor Speak: Technology life is short, say Peter Kloppers, Nilesh Shah, Ravi Agarwala and Anuj Mehta
PrintWeek India speaks to company CEOs who are at the helm of busy stalls at the Ipex show
Why PUR almost failed and how books are being perfectly produced by binders states Tony Clark
PUR has arrived in India. Tony Clark, the bookbinding guru describes the journey of adhesives
Multitec Aids to demonstrate Ecoflex at Labelexpo 2011
Faridabad-based Multitec Aids, an Indian company providing printing and converting solutions in the mid-web and narrow-web range, will present a live demo of its Ecoflex label press at Labelexpo 2011 (hall 7/stand K124) from 28 September to 1 October.
Top Indian CEOs provide the ultimate insight on LabelExpo: Gautam Kothari, Gururaj Ballarwad and Karl Vandenbussche
LabelExpo Europe is set to be the largest edition yet. Samir Lukka speaks to the movers and shakers in the label industry who look at machinery and technological opportunities
"I have always succeeded in printing something that was judged to be impossible," says Michel Caza
As he divulges his love for India and screen printing to Shripad Bhat, editor, Grafica News
"Value and not volume will be driving digital," says Alon Bar-Shany of HP
Vice president and general manager for Indigo presses Alon Bar-Shany speaks to Samir Lukka as HP looks forward to notch the 100 mark for Indigo in India this year.
Update Prints in Delhi buys Rotatek Brava 440 at Labelexpo Europe
New Delhi-based Update Prints bought Brava 440 rotary and semi-rotary combination printing press from Rotatek at Labelexpo Europe.
Update on NBPC in Kerala as Jak Printers confirms participation
PrintWeek India Book Printer of the Year 2011, Jak Printers, has confirmed its presence as a delegate at India's first National Book Printer's Conference (NBPC) to be held from 17 to 19 November at Thiruvanthapuram in Kerala.
Ricoh joins hands with Redington for production printing products
Ricoh India has joined hands with Redington India in a strategic tie-up for Ricoh production printing products.
Gopi Mart in Gujarat installs second Nova RB104 exercise book machine
Ahmedabad-based Gopi Paper Mart has opted for the second Nova RB104 automatic exercise book machine from the Indian manufacturer Line O Matic within a period of six months.
Image CTP in Pune clocks 20,000 plates per month on Kodak CTP systems
Pune-based pre-press bureau Image CTP installed its second Kodak Trendsetter 400 in May 2011 and clocked a record of 20,000 plates in September 2011.
Welbound partners with Wohlenberg to offer guillotines and handling equipment
Welbound Worldwide, India's leading supplier of post-press solutions have inked an agreement with Baumann Maschinenbau Solms to offer the Wohlenberg guillotines in SAARC nations.
Pamex Visitor Speak: V K Malik, chairman, Pamex 2011
, Press Room
Rakesh Press buys Perfecta on the first day of Pamex
The first day of Pamex 2011 saw a major deal signed by Rakesh Bagai, owner of Rakesh Press, who bought Perfecta 115 TS from Indo-Polygraph Machinery, exclusive dealer for the German guillotine manufacturer.
Print will continue to grow: say Venugopal Menon, Peter Rego and Bhalchandra Nikumb
PrintWeek India speaks to a cross-section of industry experts at Pamex, and solicits their views
The MSME minister and VIPs inaugurate Pamex show
Pamex 2011's inauguration ceremony began with a folk touch as musicians playing shehnai welcomed the guests and dignitaries to lamp lighting ceremony.
Products to watch at Pamex
Eden BM 1013, EskoArtwork - Kongsberg XE 10, Robatech ErgoStar and Riso - MZ 870A
Exhibitor's speak: Business better than what people think
PrintWeek India speaks to a cross-section of industry experts at Pamex, and solicits their views on print's outlook.
Top Indian CEOs provide the ultimate insight on LabelExpo: Manish Desai, Kamlesh Shah, Mahendra Shah
LabelExpo Europe is set to be the largest edition yet. Samir Lukka speaks to the movers and shakers in the label industry who look at machinery and technological opportunities
Top exhibitors at Labelexpo Europe
With Indian firms looking to create high-value labels, the adoption of new products at the Brussels Expo from 28 September to 1 October will decide the future. Samir Lukka finds out
"Indian label firms should think global and act local," says Roger Pellow
Roger Pellow highlights the themes at LabelExpo from 28 September to 1 October in Brussels
Avantika Printers completes 23 years of excellence
Avantika Printers, who were adjudged as Digital Printer of the Year at PrintWeek India Awards 2011, has another reason to celebrate.
Photo Perfect Press installs Indigo 5500 for premium photo printing
Kochi-based Photo Perfect Press installed an HP Indigo 5500 on 30 June 2011 to cater to photo books and photo albums market. The machine went into production on 14 September 2011.
BOP in Bengaluru enters digital arena with Canon C7010 VP
Bengaluru-based BOP DigiExpress announced their venture in digital printing with the inauguration of Canon Imagepress C7010 VP on 22 September 2011 at its unit in CottonPet, the industrial printing hub in Bengaluru.
Mitsubishi showcases Diamond Eye for the Indian newspapers
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries India (MHII) showcased its inline quality control system, Diamond Eye for newspapers at the show.
Punjab Kesari provides relief to 300 Jammu and Kashmir migrants
Punjab Kesari Group, which has been sending trucks carrying necessities for daily use to 300 migrants on the Jammu and Kashmir border, flagged off the 298th truck on 3 September 2011.
Alok Bharadwaj is the new MAIT president
Manufacturer's Association of IT industry (MAIT) announced Dr Alok Bharadwaj as its president for the term 2011-12. The announcement was made at MAIT's 28th annual session held at New Delhi on 26 September 2011.
K Balaji inaugurates Sinapse simulators at WAN-IFRA South Asia training centre
WAN-IFRA South Asia, along with a group of Indian publishers, installed newspaper simulators from Sinapse at its Research Material Testing Centre (RMTC), located at RIND (Research Institute for Newspaper Development) in Chennai.
The 1000 to be launched by PWI
PrintWeek India (PWI) will launch a special publication called The 1000. It will be a definitive guide, featuring top 1000 print companies and celebrating the best of print in India.
Pamex 2011 news in brief
News from exhibitors like Fujifilm India, Peco Graphics, Suba Solutions and Fortec Binding Systems.
Sanjevani's Bengaluru unit opts for Kodak CTP system for newspapers
Sanjevani, a Kannada evening daily in Karnataka, has installed a Kodak Trendsetter 400 four-up CTP system along with a Kodak T860 processor for its newspaper printing unit in Bengaluru.
PamexDaily to be printed on Kodak Nexpress at the Delhi exhibition
PrintWeek India has teamed up with Kodak (print partner), AIFMP and Tafcon Projects (organisers for Pamex 2011) to publish the PamexDaily from 1-4 November 2011 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
Grafica to introduce screen printing of 511 solid colours with nine impressions
Grafica Flextronica, at its forthcoming DMI (Dhirubhai Mistry Institute) workshop from 1 to 3 December 2011, will be showcasing a technique on how to achieve 511 solid (pantone) colours in screen printing with just nine impressions.
Bobst open house on 8 and 9 December at Pune
Bobst India will be conducting an open house at its Competence Centre, located at Bobst's headquarters in Pune, on 8 and 9 December 2011 in Pune.
IOAA reviews implementation of standard practises for OOH
Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA) reviewed the implementation of the standard operating practises (SOP).
Magazines a new model, a new era
PrintWeek India attends the 38th FIPP World Magazine Congress and highlights 14 take-aways about the future of magazine publishing in India.
Adtech 2012 in New Delhi
Ad:tech 2012 will be held at The Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon, Delhi NCR, between February 22 - 24, 2012.
Kangaro in New Delhi adds Komori Enthrone
New Delhi-based Kangaro Print Ways has increased the size of its printing capability with the installation of new Komori Enthrone 29, a four-colour press supplied by Insight Print Communications.
EcoPrint to confer on sustainability issues in print industry
EcoPrint Europe 2012 is scheduled for September 26-27 in Berlin. Centralised around the theme 'are you ready', the event directs the question to the manufacturers and consumer brands whether the print industry is ready as a supply chain for the shift to sustainability.
New Delhi to host the first ever WAN-IFRA - SND conference and workshop on news design in South Asia
WAN-IFRA and the Society for News Design (SND) have joined hands to organise the first-ever News Design conference in South Asia. The event will be held at New Delhi from 23-24 January, 2012.
Bookonomics of India's exports
Indian book exports was Rs 1,600 cr in 2009-10. Noel D'cunha reports from the NBPC conference about how India needs to do a better job at winning hearts than the international counterparts
Indian Hoshi Deboo is the vice president for EskoArtwork
EskoArtWork announced that industry veteran, Hoshi Deboo will be the vice president of the company for Asia Pacific. Deboo will take over responsibilities for activities in Asia Pacific and Japan (excluding China) from Jean-Pierre De Moor, who is leaving the company after 22 years of service.
More than 18,000 visitors flock to Labelexpo Asia 2011
Labelexpo Asia, considered to be the continent's largest event dedicated to the label, product decoration, web printing and converting industry was held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 29 November and 2 December 2011.
Drupa 2012 World Tour reaches India
Drupa 2012 World Tour arrived in India at Bengaluru and Mumbai on 12 and 13 December respectively, to reach out to Drupa visitors from India and provide them with information on the latest facts concerning the fifteenth edition of Drupa in 2012 to be held from 3 to 16 May.
Océ unveils JetStream 1900 continuous feed printer
Dutch digital manufacturer Océ has unveiled the latest addition to its JetStream series of its duplex production printers with the launch of the 1900 printing system.
Printex 2011 exhibition in Mumbai from 15-18 December, 2011
Printex 2011, an exhibition on graphic arts industry, organised by Maharashtra Mudran Parishad (MMP) will be held from 15-18 December at Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.
Ricoh sells C901 press, the IP5000 entices visitors
Amidst the rush of third day of the show, Ricoh had three reasons to cheer.
Exhibitors at Pamex speak about print
Rajeev Tiwari, Canon India; Deepak Chawla, TechNova; Bhargav Mistry, Grafica Flextroica; C N Ashok, Autoprint; Neeraj Dargan, Galaxy Propac and Sangam Khanna, Insight Print Communications
Pamex 2011 news in brief- Part II
News from exhibitors like KMI Business Solutions, Hi-Tech Systems, Bhogle Engineering Works and Electromec
Book printer Replika Press goes PUR with Robatech's RobaPur 20 MOD system
Delhi-based book printer Replika Press confirmed its move to PUR with RobaPur 20 MOD PUR system from Robatech on its Wohlenberg City e-6000 binder which will be upgraded to PUR by Welbound Worldwide.
Welbound's Knowledge Yatra addresses independent publishers and designers in New Delhi
Welbound Worldwide organised a book workshop for a group of independent publishers and designers on 5 November 2011 at Alpana Khare Design Studio in New Delhi.
Manugraph Cityline Express web-offset presses installed in Brazil
Manugraph, a popular Indian manufacturer of web-offset presses in the country, has strengthened its position in the overseas market with installations of its Cityline Express at Brazil-based print firms like like Cruzeiro Do Sul, Sorocaba; Omega Publicidade; Empresa Baiana: Corrio Bahia Group, Salvador and Ejorna Brazil, Macia.
German giant's tryst with Ricoh
Klaus Nielsen, managing director of Heidelberg India in a candid interview says economic benefit may encourage printers to choose digital device alongside a legacy offset system
PrintCity announces plan for Drupa 2012
Members and partners of PrintCity Alliance have announced their plans for Drupa 2012 with an objective of offering visitors access to their connection of competence knowledge sharing and leading topics of the industry.
Proactive communication is the key to Multivista's success in global market
The Chennai firm has been busy adding new machines in its brand new plant, propelling itself towards greater growth, Sriraam Selvam reports.
"National Book Printer's Conference was a great success," says Anand Limaye of India Printing Works
"An initiative from Welbound, PrintWeek India and Henkel saw more than 330 delegates attend the 1st National Book Printers Conference in Trivandrum on 17 and 18 November 2011."
Web-to-print company Vistaprint enters India with acquisition of PrintBell
Mumbai-based PrintBell, India's first online solution for corporate identity and marketing products, has been acquired by Vistaprint - a leading online provider of professional marketing products and services.
PackAge 2011 conference to discuss key issues of packaging industry
PackAge 2011, a conference on the latest packaging trends, will be held from 7-9 December 2011 in Okhla (New Delhi).
BMPA and PrintWeek India join hands for Print Summit in 2012
The sixth edition of Bombay Master Printers Association's (BMPA) annual conference - Print Summit will be a two-day event on 23 and 24 February 2012. For this edition of the conference, the BMPA and PrintWeek India have joined hands.
Pamex 2011 news in brief- Part I
News from exhibitors like Proteck Machinery, Paper Bind, Associated Engineering Corporation and Pinnacle Technocrats
Kodak India allies with National Book Printer's Conference
Kodak India is partnering with the first National Book Printer's Conference (NBPC) in Kerala from 17 to 19 November at Trivandrum, Kerala. The company has various solutions for print-on-demand book printing and has consented to come on board of NBPC as a partner.
Print is expanding canvas, say Pankaj Kalra, P Sajith and Vishnu Kamat
PrintWeek India speaks to a cross-section of industry experts at Pamex, and solicits their views on print's outlook.
NBPC team sets up book vision - pitches for an all-India stall at Frankfurt Book Fair
The core committee of National Book Printer’s Conference (NBPC) comprising CEOs of India’s leading book printers set up a clear agenda for a future course of action.
NBPC's newly formed core committee to meet on 19 December
The core committe of National Book Printer's Conference (NBPC) comprising of CEO's of India's leading book printers such as Gopsons, IPP, Lovely Offset, Manipal technologies, Multi Vista Global, Replika, Repro India, and Thomson Press; will carry forward the momentum derived from 1st NBPC at a meeting in Mumbai on 19 Decemebr 2011.
Seventh edition of In-Store Asia to host seminar and Award
The 7th Edition of In-Store Asia from 16 to 18 February 2012 at Pragati Maidan is tapping the shopper marketing and retail design industry.
OOH spenders say an accredited SOP is the only way
The Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA) and Campaign India hosted a session on OOH Advertising that gave marketers an opportunity to air their views and expectations about the medium and its deliverables to the industry stakeholders.
Landa promises nano print technology premiere at Drupa
Digital printing visionary and Indigo founder Benny Landa is set to unveil a new nano printing technology at Drupa.
Digital Plate System installs fourth Kodak Trendsetter
Chennai-based pre-press bureau Digital Plate System (DPS) added another Kodak Trendsetter 800 – Tiger to their existing infrastructure which already includes three Trendsetter 800.
Breakfast session on OOH
Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA) will conduct a breakfast session in the beginning of the new year to discuss OOH advertising in India.
Arjowiggins completes Indigo deinking trial
Consumables manufacturer Arjowiggins Graphic and digital press manufacturer HP have successfully completed a deinking trial for digital paper at its Greenfield Mill in France.
MMP awards announced for Maharashtra print firms; Jak Printers bags Mudran Shree
Mumbai-based Jak Printers won the highest number of awards with nine gold and one silver at Maharashtra Mudran Parishad Awards (MMP) for Printing 2011
PrintWeek India to produce Drupa Daily
All eyes are on Drupa at the PrintWeek India office. The Indian editorial team is part of the Drupa Daily which will be produced "live" on the Dusseldorf site on all 14 days of the show.
Océ expands Jetstream portfolio
Océ has expanded its JetStream portfolio of inkjet production printers with the addition of three new models offering output speeds from 100 to 200m per minute.
Exclusive PrintWeek India gets a new website
The Indian print industry’s widely visited PrintWeek India website has migrated to a bigger platform with a new look. It will now function under a new URL www.printweek.in as well as the earlier one www.printweek.com/india.
IPP, Repro, Gopsons, Thomson and Replika attend round two of NBPC core committee meet
The NBPC core committee's second round of meeting in Delhi on 16 January 2012 focussed on the nitty-gritty of how to "move forward" with the Book Print City initiative.
WOCG makes best practice guides available for download
The Web Offset Champion Group (WOCG) has made some of its best practice guides available for download.
Breaking news: UK investor buys entire Manroland sheetfed arm
Langley Holdings, a €500m (£415m) turnover engineering group based in Retford, Nottinghamshire, signed a deal late yesterday to buy Manroland's Offenbach production facility as well as more than 40 international sales operations.
Goss plans resourceful Drupa with packaging, commercial and newspaper presses
Goss international has acquired 19,590 sq/ft of area in hall 17 to showcase its new Sunday Vpack packaging press, Colorliner CPS compact-tower press and 96-page Sunday 5000 press.
Knowledge Yatra reaches Pearsons to demystify the basics of PUR technology
On January 17, the PUR Knowledge Yatra reached the Pearsons publishing house in Noida discussing the basics of the technology, application, advantages and precautions.
Breaking News: Manipal quadruples heatset web muscle with Goss M-600
Manipal Technologies has installed a refurbished Goss M-600 web offset press to increase its four-colour printing capacity for magazine and book production.
Kodak unveils 10 Drupa premieres, including next gen Prosper
Kodak's next-generation Prosper high-speed inkjet web press, the 6000XL, will be one of 10 new or upgraded products shown on the manufacturer's stand (Hall 5, F09-1) at Drupa.
OOH industry: In search of measurability in spite of 10% growth
The Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA) has pegged the OOH industry for 2011 at Rs 2,251-crore. This means a growth of 10% in the past 12 months.
Third meeting of the core group in Mumbai: Book City project picks up momentum
The third meeting of the core group of National Book Printer's Conference was held at Four Seasons' Hotel in Mumbai on 24 February - The Printer's Day. This meeting had the maximum participation from top book print firms, indicating that "the book movement" is gathering interest with each meeting.
Esko unveils its Drupa must sees
Packaging pre-press manufacturer Esko has announced a raft of product launches for May's Drupa exhibition.
DirectSmile to focus on cross media campaign creation at Drupa
DirectSmile will place its Cross Media software suite in the spotlight during Drupa this May, showcasing live demonstrations of how to create cost-effective marketing campaigns.
TechNova allies with Epson to distribute SurePress inkjet kit
Espon India and TechNova Imaging Systems have broadened the scope of their long-standing alliance.
Global pulp price plummets 20%
Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ) has said that global pulp price fell by around 20% in the second half of last year.
HP unveils B2 Indigo presses in the run-up to Drupa 2012
At the pre-Drupa press event in Israel on 13 March 2012, HP unveiled its next generation B2 digital press HP Indigo 10000, a seven-colour 29-inch sheetfed press that prints at speed of 3,450 sheets per hour.
Fespa Digital 2012 to put sustainability in the spotlight
Fespa's head of events and new media Duncan MacOwan has said that next month's show is an ideal place for printers to develop or expand their sustainability programmes.
EFI launches Vutek TX3250r dye sublimation printer
EFI has confirmed that its dye sublimation printer, the EFI Vutek TX3250r, is now commercially available.
Drupa shopping: "Digital for books," says Gautham Pai
With Drupa 2012 in the offing, Gautham Pai of Manipal Technologies speaks to PrintWeek India about the dream kit he would like to invest in at the show.
Antalis launches environmentally friendly digital paper
Paper merchant Antalis McNaughton has launched Digigreen, an environmentally-friendly paper for the digital print market.
Image Online sets web-to-print in motion with Flexi Print
Image Online, a Mumbai-based web designing company has ventured into web-to-print module with its new enterprise called Flexi Print.
Manroland break-up to begin tomorrow with Augsburg sale
Manroland's administrator has confirmed that the break-up of the German manufacturer will begin tomorrow (1 February) with the sale of the Augsburg web offset facility.
Dhote Offset automates pre-press with Cron, Prinergy and Raptor
Mumbai-based Dhote Offset Technokrafts, a traditional offset print firm in Mumbai, has installed Cron CtCP platesetter, Prinergy workflow and Glunz and Jensen Raptor 85T plate processor to automate its pre-press.
ITW Signode scales further up with Wintek Flexo acquisition
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Signode India, an industrial packaging solution provider, has acquired the complete operation of Bengaluru-based Wintek Flexo Prints to complete its packaging portfolio.
Sunil Unni talks about increasing export potential through beter understanding of global culture
Sunil Unni, executive director of Arun Art, did a presentation on Cross Culture Code Switching which explored the dynamics of how Indian print firms can increase their exports through better understanding of the culture in which they intend to do busines.
Niche print firms explore print beyond conventional
The panel discussion on niche print firms explored the multiple forms in which print can be delivered through case studies of six print firms.
Komori announces digital partnership with Konica Minolta
Komori has made its foray into the digital print production market after signing a global sales agreement with digital manufacturer Konica Minolta.
Hönle announces Drupa line-up
UV-curing specialist Hönle has announced its line-up for this year's Drupa show in Düsseldorf.
KBA adds digital coding to Rapida 105
KBA has announced that its Rapida 105 presses can now be supplied with a Delta 105i digital head from Atlantic Zeiser.
Heidelberg announces litho and digital Drupa launches
Heidelberg will show a new range of Speedmaster presses and a new brand of digital machines across the biggest stand at Drupa 2012.
Marvel in Ahmedabad renders masterpiece for international audience
Ahmedabad-based Marvel Graphic Studio’s limited edition print serigraphs of renowned paintings have found an appreciation by an international audience.
Print Summit 2012 opens with a rousing day one
The first day of BMPA's Print Summit 2012 begun on 23 February at the NCPA's Tata Theatre in Mumbai with chairman of the organising committee, Fred Poonawala making a welcome speech to the crowd of 400 describing Print Summit as "synonymous to Swiss knife that provides various tools to survive in print."
Anti dumping duty - at a glance
The volume of digital plate production in China is 150 to 170 million square metres per annum versus Indian consumption which is around 25 to 30 million square metres per annum.
Pinmark boosts pre-press in flexo packaging with Kodak Flexcel NX system
Pinmark Blocks in Ahmedabad has provided a big boost to its pre-press services for flexo packaging with Kodak Felexcel NX digital flexographics system.
Print pioneer John Crosfield passes away
John Crosfield, founder of Crosfield Electronics and pioneer of automatic register control and colour scanning technologies for the print industry, has passed away aged 96.
Baumann Wohlenberg to launch cutting system at Drupa
Baumann Wohlenberg is using Drupa as a springboard to showcase its family of cutting systems that encompass a raft of new modules that will launch at the show.
Publishers to debate Indian book printing at London Book Fair
A panel of leading international publishers will discuss the changing face of the Indian book printing industry at the "Indian Noon" conference at next week's London Book Fair.
IFS vendors to launch host of machines at Drupa
Finishing equipment manufacturer IFS has announced a host of new machines from its vendors at this year's Drupa.
Matan Digital Printers to launch eight-colour superwide printer at Drupa
Israeli superwide-format manufacturer Matan Digital Printers has unveiled the latest addition to its Barak platform of UV hybrid printers, the eight-colour Barak 8Q.
Muller Martini announces Drupa debuts
Newspaper and magazine finishing specialist Muller Martini has announced its line up for Drupa, with a host of debuts.
Welbound raises the bar with Baumann
Baumann Wohlenberg will be exhibiting its cutting systems at Drupa in Hall 6.
Messe Düsseldorf opens doors to Drupa 2012
The gates open on the 15th drupa exhibition today, with the quad-annual event expected to be packed to the rafters with the great and the good of the print industry over the next two weeks.
Indian Noon puts forth the Book City agenda to international publishers
On 16 April 2012, during the London Book Fair, NBPC core committee took forward a big step forward to gain momentum for its Book City project. In the first of its kind initiative and probably the first of its challenge for the top ten book printers in India, the global publishers were invited to discover India as a hub for the book industry at the Indian Noon event held at level one of Earl’s Court, the venue for London Book Fair.
Anton Group in £40m Heidelberg buy
Heidelberg has unveiled the next generation of its flagship XL range, the Speedmaster XL 106, with one of the first machines slated for installation at Anton Group as part of a £40m, three-press deal the firm is set to sign at Drupa.
Ferag to unveil innovations at Drupa
Mailroom equipment manufacturer Ferag will launch a number of innovations for the newspaper and magazine sector at Drupa next week.
Welbound to officially announce Wohlenberg partnership at Drupa
Wohlenberg Book Binding Systems, one of the world leaders in Perfect Binding systems has entered into a long term association with Welbound Wordwide, an Indian manufacturer of perfect binding machines, to make the Wohlenberg technology "accessible to the Indian printers".
"The worst impact of anti-dumping duty will be felt by CtCP and violet plates"
Ranesh Bajaj, director marketing, Creed Engineers speaks to Samir Lukka
Durst doubles label press width with Tau 330 Drupa launch
Durst has unveiled the latest addition to its UV inkjet range of label presses, the Tau 330, which is targeting the short-run label production market.
Digital print yatra
One of the highlights at BMPA’s Print Summit 12 was the Print Yatra. Samir Lukka reports from the route which saw the Rickshaw team visit digital firms like: Inndus, SRK Creatives and Pods
"TCPL notches Rs 251 crore, registering a CAGR of 20% over five years"
For the financial year ended 31st March 2011, TCPL's revenues were Rs 251 crores, registering a CAGR in excess of 20% over the past five years.
"Irrespective of the anti-dumping duty, I would expect a good quality plate"
Rupesh Sawant, director of Superlekha speaks to Samir Lukka
Indian print industry braces for impact of anti-dumping duties on plates
The Indian print industry is divided on the issue but many in the sector believe duties on imports can only send prices in one direction.
"Anything below reference price should be viable for anti dumping duty"
Manoj Mehta, past president of AIFMP and owner of Utility Printpack speaks to Samir Lukka
Fujifilm readies cloud-based XMF ColorPath for Drupa launch
Fujifilm will unveil a cloud-based colour management system, XMF ColorPath, as one of the major new features in the latest version of its XMF workflow at Drupa next month.
"No safeguard duty on aluminium and hence no anti-dumping duty on digital plates"
Vinod Kumar Jain of Art Printing House in Kolkata responds to the preliminary findings. These views were presented by Jain to the Directorate General of Anti Dumping and Alliead Duties during the hearing on 10 April.
Durrer announces Drupa line-up
Finishing equipment machinery manufacturer Durrer has announced its line-up for this year's Drupa.
Positive start to day one of Operator Development Program at PMA in Chennai
The PrintWeek India team attended day one of the three week Operator Development Program at the Print Media Academy (PMA) in Chennai.
Henkel sponsors special PUR-Book Maker of the Year Award
In a move that will strengthen its portfolio for book binding, and Purmelt adhesives for premium binding in India, Henkel India will sponsor a special category award of “The PUR-Book Maker of the Year Award” at the PrintWeek India Awards 2012. This is in addition to the existing Welbound-sponsored Best Book Printer of the Year Award.
50 years of Amul in India
A new book which showcases the Amul campaign highlights the role OOH and print have played in making the pithy one-liners memorable. A report by Ramu Ramanathan
A photo journey: From Drupa 2008 to Drupa 2012
We launched PrintWeek India in May 2008. Now it’s time for Drupa 2012. It’s true what they say, time flies.
HP says it will not exhibit at Ipex 2014
HP has confirmed it will not be exhibiting at Ipex 2014, a decision described as "disappointing" by the show's organiser Informa Group.
Garnett offers Indiprint digital paper in India
Garnet Specialty Paper is gearing up to offer Indiprint – a textured paper and board specially designed for digital printing applications in a choice of two textures.
Samir Lukka's Drupa pick
Samir Lukka investigates and talks to his esteemable PrintWeek colleagues and shares ten things that "no one is talking about"
Garnett to launch Excel Print Plus in August
The paper manufacturing hub of Vapi will soon see Garnett Specialty Paper, a specialty paper manufacturer from Otley in UK, expand its facility.
Computer Graphics boosts capacity with Bizhub C8000
Monotech Systems, one of India’s leading multiproduct dealer has installed their first Konica Minolta Bizhub C8000 digital press in Kerala at Computer Graphics, Kottayam.
Quark expands digital publishing reach with Mobile IQ acquisition
Quark has expanded its reach into cloud-based publishing after acquiring UK-based software manufacturer Mobile IQ for an undisclosed sum.
Morgana Systems hails Drupa 2012 as landmark event for the company's growth
The UK finishing manufacturer said that the show was a major success, particularly for its newly launched range of PUR perfect binders.
Finger Prints inaugurates the new ProC751Ex to its digital collection
Chennai-based Finger Prints recently inaugurated yet another Ricoh’s digital printer making it the fifth production printer on its shop floor .
Eighth OAC kicks off in Mumbai with 350 delegate participation
The eighth edition of the Outdoor Advertising Convention (OAC) kicked off today at Hotel Renaissance, Powai, Mumbai. The two-day convention saw 350 delegates take part on day one of the event.
Manroland Sheetfed celebrates 100 exciting days under Langley Holdings
Manroland Sheetfed has said it is entering an "exciting" period for the company, following what it has described as an amazing first 100 days of ownership under Langley Holdings.
Focus unveils inkjet hybrid Reflex
Focus Label Machinery has revealed a new hybrid label press at drupa (Hall 10, stand E61) that integrates inkjet heads with its Reflex converting line.
Benny Landa says, nanography will challenge offset
Benny Landa aims to take on offset by making his nanography digital printing technology as ubiquitous as xerography.
Screen introduces Truepress inkjet printers for label and signage
Screen (Hall 09/StandA40) has introduced two new inkjet products as a part of its Truepress portfolio at Drupa. This includes the Jet W1632UV for signage and Jet L350UV for label printing.
Durst targets industrial application with Rho IP engine launch
Durst (Hall 06/ Stand C60) has introduced Rho IP inkjet engine for industrial screen and pad printing applications at Drupa.
Herzog and Heymann launches an 18 pocket folding machine for pharmaceuticals
Herzog and Heymann (Hall 06/Stand A39) has launched M8 folding machine for label outserts in pharmaceuticals with a claim of it being the “world’s first folding machine with 18 pockets.”
Uchida showcases digital finishing at Drupa
Uchida Yoko Global (Hall 8B/Stand B09) is showcasing Aerocut Quatro for finishing in digital.
CDC books a Wohlenberg Lucro at Drupa
CDC Printers, the Kolkata-based award winning commercial printer has ventured into a new book printing project with the purchase of Wohlenberg's Lucro 5000 as a binding solution.
Drupa Visitor Speak: Steven Schnoll
Steven Schnoll is the managing director at Schnoll Media Consulting
Drupa Visitor Speak: M N Pandey
M N Pandey is the director of Delhi-based Avantika Printers
Repro becomes first print firm in India to invest in a Prosper
Kodak Asia (Hall 5 / Stand F09) is surging ahead at Drupa with a multi-million dollar deal to Repro India, a leading book printer from India.
Wohlenberg showcase "flexibility in finishing" with three new launches
Germany-based finishing equipment manufacturer Wohlenberg (Hall 06 / Stand A43) persisted with its theme “Switch to Innovation. Switch to Success” by launching three perfect binding systems at Drupa.
Uflex sparkles at Drupa
Indian manufacturer Uflex is attracting attention at Drupa with its sparkling display of speciality holographic foils and films.
Drupa Visitor Speak: Sukhvinder Singh
Sukhvinder Singh is the director at PrintExpressions
Times Of India expands with "two-digit million dollar" deal with Manroland
Manroland Web Systems (Hall 06 / Stand D29) has ascertained its leading position in the Indian newspaper market for English language with a “two-digit million dollar sale” of seven Regioman double-width towers and three jaw folders to Times Of India (TOI) owner, Bennett & Coleman group.
Toyo Ink India flexes global muscle at Drupa
Toyo Ink (Hall 04 / Stand C07) is exhibiting a series of “eco-friendly” laminate gravure printing inks for soft urethane packages.
HT Media on a spending spree at Drupa
In yet another boost to the Indian newspaper industry, HT Media has bought 10 tower units of Color Top 5100UDI (4x1) web press from Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho (TKS) in Japan.
The ball is set rolling for Ipex 2014 and Ipex India
Ipex 2014 (Hall 5, stand C02) was officially launched this week, and Drupa 2012 project director Manual Mataré was there to pass on his best wishes to his friendly rivals at Ipex’s Stars in Print reception.
Indian deals inked at Drupa 2012
PrintWeek India lists out a few deals that were cracked and some secret ones, preferring to keep their acquisition to themselves.
Henkel offers PurMelt adhesives at Drupa
Henkel (Hall 14/Stand B04) has strengthened its portfolio for book binding adhesive with the launch of Smart Control automatic monitoring system, Purmelt MicroEmission adhesives and adhesives for binding of book-on-demand in digital.
TOI bolsters operations with Ferag mailroom system
The long-term relationship between Times Of India owner Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd and Ferag India was cemented at Drupa with TOI’s purchase of one more mailroom system.
Cordenons director says "paper is everywhere"
Sona Commercial and Gruppo Cordenons will complete 10 years of partnership next year. Plans are afoot for targets for next year's grand celebrations. Sanjay Suneja, managing director of Sona Commercial is very bullish about the future of fine paper market in India; and has targetted 20,000 tonnes by 2020.
Tamil Nadu taps low-cost UV-setter to combat power cuts, rising prices
72 CTP systems have been installed in Rest of Tamil Nadu; which excludes Chennai. Thermal and violet have steadied but UV-setters is gaining in momentum. These numbers are expected to get a boost what with sheetfed presses being added in two-tier and three-tier cities like Salem and Madurai. As per market reports, four firms in Sivakasi are on the verge of inking a deal with Monotech for BasyPrint UV platesetters.
Cordenons director says, "paper is everywhere"
Sona Commercial and Gruppo Cordenons will complete 10 years of partnership next year. Plans are afoot for targets for next year's grand celebrations. Sanjay Suneja, managing director of Sona Commercial is very bullish about the future of fine paper market in India; and has targetted 20,000 tonnes by 2020.
Print in Madurai, Trichy and Mannargudi increase in stature
For long, the Tamil Nadu print industry has been defined by Chennai, Sivakasi and Coimbatore. In the past two years, the sheetfed numbers have been picking up in Madurai, Karur, Trichy and Mannargudi.
Lovely and Sel Jegat opt for solar energy
Sivakasi has been witnessing 14 to 16 hour power cuts , which has resulted in total print production being reduced by 50%.
Heidelberg has 'strong order book' in Madurai and Sivakasi
SIvakasi's marquee names: Lovely Offset, Safire Offset, Bell Printers have been investing in Heidelberg kit in the past 12 months.
Sai Packaging aims to be biggest packaging plant in South India
Sai Packaging has added to its growth with significant pan India investments.
Survey highlights instore POS opportunities
A survey of 500 European retailers and brand owners has revealed some startling predictions on the resilience of print against the onslaught of electronic signage and highlighted the emerging opportunities for POS printers.
Ipex hit with another two withdrawals
Two more sizeable exhibitors have withdrawn from Ipex 2014, who between them had a combined footprint of more than 1,000sqm.
The colour specialists: X Rite in India
PrintWeek India caught up with Vishwa Shukla, vice president of X-Rite and Pantone in Bengaluru in order to understand what the the global leader has to offer in terms of colour measurement technology. Today, X-Rite is a part of Danaher's Product Identification group along with Esko and Videojet.
Minkey Mouse targets visual merchandising market
Minkey Mouse in Bengaluru cannot be classified as a printer. But print is what it deploys to create 3-D-esque products plus merchandising for major high street retailers.
DON'T PUBLISH, DON'T PUBLISH, DON'T PUBLISH
Informa Exhibitions has written an open letter to all Ipex stakeholders to clarify its position regarding Ipex 2014.
Vishwakala to inaugurate new facility on 28 April
The commercial printer Vishwakala, a PrintWeek India Award winner in 2011, has moved into a one-acre plot in the first week of April. The new plant will be formally inaugurated on 28 April with "an auspicious puja"
IT city's print firms in expansion mode
There's a lot of print action in the IT City. Bengaluru is seeing a spate of plant expansions. In 2012, we reported about Geetanjali Graphics, Ramya Reprographics and Ravi Graphics. This year, one can add Abhimaani, EssCee, Jwalamukhi, Tholasi and Vishwakala. This year has seen three new presses being installed in the IT-city: two Komoris, one each at PentaPlus and Bengaluru Offset, and a Heidelberg CD 102 at Tholasi Prints India.
Toptec to fortify training centre with outreach programme in Bengaluru
As the chairman and “creator” of Toptec, the training centre of Karnataka Offset Printers Association (KOPA), A Balachandra is a proud man. “It’s the only training centre of its kind which has been created by a print association in the country.” He added, “In the past six months, KOPA has hosted, seminars and training programs to discuss technical developments in the print industry and educate Bengaluru printers about the latest trends in the industry.”
IT city's print firms invest in new kit to boost packaging
There's a lot of print action in the IT City. Bengaluru is seeing a spate of plant expansions. In 2012, we reported about Geetanjali Graphics, Ramya Reprographics and Ravi Graphics. This year, one can add Abhimaani, EssCee, Jwalamukhi, Tholasi and Vishwakala. This year has seen three new presses being installed in the IT-city: two Komoris, one each at PentaPlus and Bengaluru Offset, and a Heidelberg CD 102 at Tholasi Prints India.
Don Bosco upgrades training facility with Horizon’s folding kit
Kochi-based Don Bosco Institute of Graphic Arts and Communication (IGACT) installed Horizon's AFC-74 series B1-format folder to their thriving institute to enhance the hands-on training capabilities offered to their students.
Union Budget 2013: Additional incentive to boost print exports, says Ranjan Kuthari
The Union Budget 2013 will be presented by P Chidambaram; and Ranjan Kuthari feels the finance minister will go the extra mile to overcome the sluggishness in the Indian economy.
Roland DG withdraws from Ipex 2014
Roland DG has become the latest exhibitor to pull out of next year's Ipex exhibition. The wide-format printer manufacturer, which had paid a deposit on its 196sqm stand, announced its decision on Friday (8 February) to quit Ipex 2014 to focus on "the country and industry-specific needs of all its market sectors".
TechNova announces alliance with Konica Minolta
Pranav Parikh, chairman and managing director of TechNova speaks to PrintWeek India about the marketing alliance with Konica Minolta; and all things about TechNova
Chennai-based Better Labels installs fifth Xeikon digital label and packaging press in India
The leading manufacturer of labels and bar code stickers, Better Labels, was founded in 1979. The firm caters to a wide range of premium clientele including pharmaceutical majors, banks and top IT companies, among others. The organisation has recently moved their operations to a bigger 16,000 sq/ft premise at the Guindy Industrial Estate.
Suba Solutions ups the ante with new demo cum training centre in Chennai
Chennai-based Suba Solutions, one of the leading post-press suppliers, has set up an operational demo cum training center at their new office in the suburb of Chennai.
TNPL double their net, to invest Rs 1,200 cr in packaging board unit
In a series of positive developments, Chennai-based Tamil Nadu newsprints and papers (TNPL) announced their quarterly results (Q4) in the background of the recent announcement by the state Chief Minister regarding an investment of Rs 1200-crore for the company to set up a packaging board manufacturing unit in Trichy.
Esko inaugurates software and training centre in Bengaluru
The cutting of the red ribbon by Carsten Knudsen, Esko's president and CEO along with Ambar Patel, the managing director of Shilp Gravure and other Esko dignitaries marked the opening of the company’s new India office in Bengaluru on 25 March 2013.
Toptec seeks to consolidate training centre with out-reach program in Bengaluru
As the chairman and "creator" of Toptec, the training centre of Karnataka Offset Printers Association (KOPA), A Balachandra is a proud man. "It's the only training centre of its kind which has been created by a print association in the country." He added, "In the past six months, KOPA has hosted, seminars and training programs to discuss technical developments in the print industry and educate Bengaluru printers about the latest trends in the industry."
Proteck Machineries notches 33 installations
Chennai-based Proteck Machineries has notched a remarkable year in term of sales and strategy with the company recording a total of 33 installations of their indigenous paper cutting machines XC-116/137 alone.
Bengaluru sees saturation in CTP installations
The city of Bengaluru has seen a slowdown in the number of CTP systems installed. The total number of CTP devices in the city is 121. This includes: 66 thermal units, 34 violet units and nine UV CTCP systems. The surprise in the pack is 12 iCTP systems from the TechNova stable for book print firms in Bengaluru.
Xerox upgrades iGen4 with features from the iGen150
Xerox has launched the iGen4 Diamond, an upgrade to the iGen4 cut-sheet colour digital press, which improves uptime and productivity.
Fespa Brasil attracts in excess of 13,000 visitors to first event
Fespa has hailed its inaugural exhibition in Brazil a success, registering 13,184 visitors over the four-day event from 13-16 March.
Ricoh confirmed as largest North Print & Pack exhibitor
Ricoh will be the largest exhibitor at North Print & Pack after it confirmed it will be taking 180 sqm at the May event, with organiser Informa hinting that a couple more "big name" digital vendors will also be confirming in the next few weeks.
UPDATED: Canon pulls out of Ipex 2014
Canon has joined the likes of HP, Kodak and Xerox and announced it will not be exhibiting at Ipex 2014, with Ipex-owner Informa declaring that it "remains absolutely committed to running Ipex in Excel in March next year".
Sai hosts colour seminar and highlights its UGRA certification
Colour is absolutely critical, but even the premium-quality players don't push the envelope as much as they should. Gone are the days, that product managers and agencies were happy to visit for press checks.
Chennai-based Adyar Student Xerox installs Tamil Nadu’s first Linoprint
Chennai-based Adyar Student Xerox has installed Tamil Nadu’s first Linoprint C 751 at its recently inaugurated branch in Royapettah, making it their 25th branch in the city so far.
Duplo unveils alliance with TechNova in India
The post-press equipment manufacturer Duplo has inked a business relationship with TechNova as part of both company's strategy to cater to the finishing segment for the traditional offset and digtal print segment in India.
Book capital of India, sees boost in Welbound installations
Welbound is eyeing the book market in India which is estimated to be between Rs 10,000 crore and Rs 12,000 crore ($1.86 billion to $2.23 billion) in value.
Six things I learnt from the print samples at the PrintWeek India Awards
At the fourth edition of the Awards; one thing is clear: Indian print firms are getting better at designing, printing and marketing. The linkage between new innovations and profits is stronger than ever before. And print angst has produced some extraordinary work in 2012.
Ipex unveils international VIP programme for 2014
Ipex organiser Informa has moved to quell exhibitors' fears about the show's international standing by unveiling a £1m Hosted Buyer Programme for the 2014 event.
Technotrans and KLH launch joint operations in China
According to a press release issue by Technotrans in India, "Technotrans AG will be relocating its manufacturing operations from Beijing to KLH’s base in Taicang."
PrintWeek India Conclave 2012
The PrintWeek India Conclave on 30 August at Grand Hyatt in Mumbai is looking good.
Cross Media 2012 exceeds all expectations
Informa has hailed the success of its inaugural Cross Media show as beyond its wildest dreams.
A three-year Drupa cycle would be 'chaos' for exhibitors
With less and less money sloshing around, it is hard to find anyone with a good word for a plan to increase the frequency of Europe's main show
A day in the life of Mahesh Karthik S
Mahesh Karthik S, S T Reddiar
EFI eyes further MIS market consolidation
EFI senior vice president and general manager of productivity software Marc Olin has said the company will continue to drive consolidation amongst MIS providers in the wake of its latest acquisition.
EFI unveils Fiery Workflow Suite
EFI has launched a digital workflow to allow large single and multi-site printers to manage job submission, prepress, colour management and output across multiple digital print engines.
Adobe unveils Creative Cloud Team
Adobe has rolled out the enterprise version of Creative Cloud, the low-cost, software-as-a-service (saas) version of its Creative Suite and other creative software tools.
Michelman sets up office in Mumbai
Michelman, a global developer of water based packaging coatings and surface modifier additives, is "continuing its support of the Indian market" with the opening of an office in Mumbai, India.
White toner device opens up new print applications
A new sub-£2,000 OKI laser printer with white toner option has the potential to be "a printer's new salesperson" according to the machine's UK distributor.
Govind Bhargava: It’s a milestone year for AIFMP
Govind Bhargava is the president of the All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) during a crucial year; the AIFMP's diamond jubilee celebration. Bhargava whose interests include playing golf and listening to classical music and ghazals responds via email to a set of 10 questions.
ITC set to expand capacity of paperboard production at Bhadrachalam plant
Paperboards capacity is set to increase at ITC's Bhadrachalam plant. ITC will start its expanded operation by the end of October, 2012, said S N Venkatraman, vice president - marketing at ITC's paperboards and specialty papers division (PSPD) while speaking to PrintWeek India at the company's headquarters in Hyderabad.
QI Press Controls celebrates 10th anniversary in India
QI Press Controls India a wholly own subsidiary of Q.I. Press Controls - The Netherlands, recently celebrated their 10 years anniversary with a commitment to expand the production activities of the Indian operation of their high quality optical measure and control systems for presses.
Shuttleworth reboots from new office in Bengaluru
The UK-based MIS developer Shuttleworth has moved into a new three storey building in Bengaluru from where it will show off the latest advances in its integrated MIS package.
PackPlus opens in Bengaluru on 1 April
PackPlus South will kick off from 1-4 April 2015 at the BIEC, Bengaluru will feature 250+ exhibitors, 50+ product launches and 100+ running machines.
PackPlus opens in Bengaluru
PackPlus South raised its curtains today at the BIEC in Bengaluru. This is the first time the city is witnessing a packaging expo.
Paper Bind divests, shifts HQ to Singapore, and gets pro-active
Anuj Mehta, the director of Paper Bind, is a content man. Paper Bind has an installed base of over 1200 of their post-press devices.
Heat-shrink sleeve growth is 5.3% in India
In a marketplace where packaging is undergoing significant changes, AWA reports that the heat-shrink sleeve label continues to grow at the rate of usage last year, 5.3%, particularly in India.
Print industry mourns the loss of veteran educationist K T Chary
Veteran print educationist and doyen of Chennai print industry K T Chary died on 30 March, at the age of 95.
EFI add enterprise model to their digital storefront solution
EFI released the latest version of its digital storefront web-to-print software including new enterprise model to enable printers to better support clients such as franchise owners.
South Indian printers form new confederation
Printing associations from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana and Puducherry in an effort to galvanise and boost the industry's growth have come together to form the Confederation of South India Printers Association (COSIPA).
Product watch: Top five of the week
Autoprint has achieved a milestone in the offset and allied machinery segment with the completion of 10,000 installations. The 10,000th machine sold from this Coimbatore-based manufacturer's stable is a Dion 450+, which has been sold to a printer in Lucknow. Autoprint will commemorate this milestone by honouring its 10,000th machine owner today (24 April, 2015) at Hotel Residency in Coimbatore.
Autoprint celebrates its 10,000th installation
The Coimbatore-based Autoprint celebrated its 10,000th installation on 24 April, 2015 at Hotel Residency in Coimbatore. The three hour program saw prizes from an Activa scooter to an Alto car being gifted to top Autoprint customers.
Print education in Coimbatore
The Department of Printing Technology of Avinashilingam University for Women organised a talk by Ramu Ramanathan of PrintWeek India titled “A to Z of Printing, Publishing and Packaging” at its campus on 26 April.
A typeface district in New York
A typeface is an aesthetic graphic expression of the spoken language that a civilisation uses ,for visual communication, says Jayraj Salgaokar who is presently in New York.
EFI acquires Reggiani and Matan; enters textile market
In a major announcement in the inkjet wide-format market, Freemont-based Electronics for Imaging (EFI) have acquired Reggiani Macchine and Matan Digital Printers—spending £130m in cash, shares, and debt absorption once the deals are completed.
EFI Fiery FS200 Pro to drive Xerox iGen5
Xerox’ newly launched iGen5 became the first digital printer to feature EFI’s latest new Fiery FS200 Pro digital front end (DFE) platform.
Sriraam Selvam’s Top Five of the Week
PrintWeek India's ERP and MIS expert, Sriraam Selvam, spots five products of the week which are making news
CN Ashok and Prodon’s Surti star at STB
Fresh from the after-glow of Autoprint completing 10,000 installations, CN Ashok the director of the Coimbatore-based manufacturing company addressed a packed house at the BMPA’s monthly closed-door STB session on 8 July 2015.
EFI eyes USD1bn sales target after strong Q2
Freemont-based Electronics For Imaging (EFI) has posted strong results with chief executive Guy Gecht stating that the business is on track to achieve to its USD1bn (£640m) sales target by 2016 following the acquisitions of Reggiani Macchine and Matan earlier this month.
STB is positive about print outlook
The August session of BMPA's Share to Benefit could provide an indication about the health of the industry. Most of the 18 members who attended the meeting on 5 August at the BMPA Secretariat stated print output figures tallied with expectations, orders were up higher and the printing plants reported "busy July". In an informal discussion most there was cautious optimism among printers for Q2.
Kaliswari group add India’s first Heidelberg Speedmaster CS 92
Sivakasi-based Kaliswari group have added India’s first ever Heidelberg Speedmaster CS 92 to their in-house printing division.
EFI introduces fastest Vutek at Fespa 2015
California-based Electronics For Imaging (EFI) launched its latest Vutek HSr press, its fastest production-class roll-to-roll product on the market as part of their surprise at Fespa 2015 currently being held in Cologne, Germany.
India lags behind China and Brazil due to lack of policy
The book exports and publishing industries have become an important source of economic growth and international trade in recent years. India aspires to be one of the leading exporters of books in the form of goods and services, and ranks fourth in terms of value of exports at the global level.
Gayathri Machineries' first Piccolo 101-11 eyeletting machines
Chennai-based Gayathri Machineries is closing in on their first installation of Piccolo 101-11 eyeletting machines from Hang Maschinen-Production of Germany.
IPAMA gets cracking on Made in India
IPAMA members from South India identified six areas to reform the printing and packaging manufacturing business through creation of a print cluster, bringing in innovation and R&D, reaching out to printing institutes and approaching the government to cut red tape and provide industry status to print and packaging. IPAMA gets cracking on 'Made in India' plan.
Print industry ke achche din kab aayenge?
Sriraam Selvam talks about the tale of two tragic print stories
EFI celebrates 10 years of their inkjet business
California-based EFI marked the 10-year anniversary of its acquisition of Vutek, a pioneering developer of superwide-format industrial inkjet technologies.
Chennai tastes success with PrintExpo
PrintExpo 2015 was "a resounding success" according to the organisers. More than 12750 visitors attended the show in three days which saw 132 exhibitors occupy 5550 sq metre of space. Almost every exhibitor reported closure of business and numerous leads.
The Chennai printer should be futuristic, says P Chander
Comprising almost 3,000 large, medium and mostly small units, the print industry in Chennai has a revered history.
PrintExpo runs out of visitor badges on day two
Ashok Neelkanth, managing director, Intel Trade Fairs & Exposition, the organisers of PrintExpo, assesses the response to the three-day show from 12 to 14 June at the Chennai Trade Center in Nandambakkam.
Monotech looks at Made in India with Pixeljet and Jetsci
The effect of the windfall sale of their Konica Minolta business has resulted in a major restructuring in Chennai-based Monotech systems.
EFI’s advisory council discuss ERP trends in India
On 11 June, EFI India concluded their fourth advisory council in Bengaluru, themed “ERP/MIS in Print and Packaging Industry” and marking a year since the council was formed.
Xerox creates buzz at PrintExpo with the 1000i launch
Xerox India at PrintExpo 2015, was the biggest stall once again and attracted large crowds with the showcasing and launch of their marquee 1000i colour press for the first time in India.
Avon installs Chennai’s first Mailstream from Pitney Bowes
Chennai-based multi services company Avon Global recently installed Pitney Bowes Mailstream Evolution (MSE) to enhance their mail management solution offering.
EFI launches next-gen Fiery
Freemont-based EFI announced the launch of their newest platform for its industry-leading Fiery digital front ends (DFE).
Ad Maiorem PRINT Gloriam - Creating Pride in PRINT
I went to a Jesuit school which completes 150 years of glorious existence in 2013. I returned to school for the sesquicentennial celebrations after eons; and visited two of my favourite spots. The library which was run by the indefatigable Mrs Khan who inculcated in me the love for books at the age of nine. Words spoke to me, shared their secrets; and at that moment, whole universes opened. I became, irrevocably, a reader. And books were my best friends.
Heidelberg pulls out of Ipex 2014
Ipex has suffered its second major blow in three months with the withdrawal of Heidelberg, the second largest exhibitor at the 2010 event.
Conclave to show printers 'potential new revenue streams'
The PrintWeek India Conclave will focus on print buyers and their expectations.
Presses: A 2012 retrospective
2012 was always going to be a big year for the big names in press manufacturing. We were still reeling from the demise of Manroland and wondering what it would mean in a Drupa year to have one of the big three missing from the floor.
Experts speak at Parksons forum; a new order for six-colour KBA is announced
Parksons Packaging recruited a line-up of specialists to share their packaging insights for more than 50 print buyers and corporate brands at a technical seminar on 13 December at the Sofitel in Mumbai.
Digital: A 2012 retrospective
2012 was for many the year that digital print technology came of age and began to challenge offset across the board and not just on short run, fast turnaround jobs.
PrintWeek India's <i>The 1000</i> celebrates the best of print
Welcome to the third edition of PrintWeek India’s The 1000 in partnership with Xerox India. We strive to make The 1000 as comprehensive as possible.
Ipex 2014 hit with second major digital withdrawal
Next year's Ipex exhibition has suffered the withdrawal of a second major digital press manufacturer.
Ranjan Kuthari speaks on service tax implications for the print industry
Ranjan Kuthari, former president of All India Federation of Master Printers speaks to PrintWeek India
Kodak losses near $1bn in nine months
Kodak's pre-tax and net losses averaged more than $100m (£61m) a month in the first nine months of 2012, according to its combined statement for the period to 30 September 2012.
Inaugural Dscoop EMEA draws more than 500 delegates
Dscoop EMEA organisers have hailed the HP user group's inaugural annual conference a resounding success, with more than 500 delegates attending the three-day event in Barcelona last week.
Taxation: Who will bell the cat?
Ramu Ramanathan tries to de-mystify the vexed issue of service tax on printing.
K S Venkataraman: "The Government does not answer individual queries from AIFMP"
K S Venkataraman - chairman, finance & taxation committee – AIFMP.
Monotech deal signals India return for Shinohara
Chennai-based Monotech Systems has inked a deal to bring back the Shinohara range of multi-colour sheetfed offset presses for the Indian market.
Chennai-based Trridev invests in Mark Andy 2200
Chennai-based Trridev Labelss has invested in a Mark Andy 2200 machine, their first flexographic label press.
Label Kingdom installs Esko's Kongsberg V20 and packaging software
Chennai-based, Label Kingdom, a label and packaging solution provider completed the installation of Kongsberg V20 sample maker and Esko's packaging software.
Budget highlight; 15 Braille presses to be established
The Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley presented the new government's first budget today. Though it restrained from bringing in sweeping changes that were expected of it, it did include a few policy tweaks that are bound to affect the print-packaging industry in India.
EFI announces new ES-6000 spectrophotometer
California-based EFI announced a new colour chart reading spectrophotometer that automates and streamlines the press profiling process in Fiery driven digital colour production printing.
Heidelberg-powered Centre to boost print in Sivakasi
It has been more than a year since a common Centre for printing unit has been set up under the cluster development programme near Tiruthangal. This Centre, which is the brainchild of Sivakasi Master Printer’s Association, is part of the special purpose vehicle (SPV), Unigraa Printing Solutions Private. The cluster programme has the support of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Product watch: Top five of the week
At the top of the pack is the Speedmaster CD 102 six colour + LX - Foilstar
Neat's investment in Acuity and Gbos laser system
Neat Graphics has invested in a Fujifilm Acuity Advance Select HD4006 with roll-to-roll option and a Gbos laser system at its new 4000 sq/ft unit in Thane.
Chennai-based Printronics deal in Colex
Colex UK has appointed Chennai-based Printronics as the dealer for marketing, selling and servicing their Sharpcut line of cutting tables for signage and POP applications in India and Sri Lanka.
Product watch: Top five of the week
Fespa is around the corner from 18-22 May in Cologne, Germany. A few products that are expected to attract eye balls and visitor footfalls.
Viani Printings install Kerala's first Grafcut cutting machine from Proteck
Viani Printings, an initiative of archdiocese of Ernakulam-angamaly recently completed the installation of first Grafcut G53 paper cutting machine in Kerala for their digital printing division.
Printexpo 2015 curtain raiser events to be held in Bengaluru and Hyderabad
The seventh edition of Printexpo is less than a month away and is ready to kick into preparatory mode with the team set to organise roadshows in Bengaluru and Hyderabad on 29 May and 2 June 2015, respectively.
Fujifilm adds teeth to Indian operations
It began at PrintPack; with Fujifilm announcing the launch of Acuity Advanced EY which was booked by Raj Printers & Packagers. The Allahabad-based firm has a multi-colour labels, computer stationery and printing material production operation.
IPAMA eyes cluster in Haryana for print
A top team of CP Paul, general secretary of IPAMA, Satish Bajwa, vice president of IPAMA and Vijay Adlakha, chairman of Infinity, met Salil Narang, general manager of HSIDC.
One year to go for 11-day Drupa
80% of the floor space in the 19 halls in Drupa 2016 will be sold-out.
Print industry disappointed with service tax
The finance ministry, on 19 May, notified the increased service tax rate of 14 per cent effective from 1 June 2015 onwards.
EFI snaps multimillion dollar deal with Australian quick print major
EFI has secured a multimillion dollar deal, for their cloud-based MIS PrintSmith Vision, with Australian global quick print franchise Snap Franchising.
ITC sets Rs 1 trillion target in 15 years
Chairman of ITC, YC Deveshwar hopes to further transform ITC Ltd.
Gopsons prints rare 2000 year-old Indian literature
The Murty Classical Library (MCLI), published by Harvard University Press and endowed with a USD 5.2 million grant from Dr Rohan Murty, is translating forgotten texts of India into English.
Oce at Avantika powers rare theatre book
Delhi-based Avantika Printers has digitally printed OUP’s A Socio-Political History Of Marathi Theatre: Thirty Nights on the Oce VP 6160 press. This 1,440 pages of seminal study by Pune-based theatre academic Makrand Sathe contains three volumes.
Samir Gulve takes charge as vice president and managing director of EFI India
Fremont-based printing technology major EFI announced today the promotion of Samir (Sam) Gulve to vice president and managing director of EFI India as part of the company’s ongoing strategy to increase their foothold in the Indian market.
Romancing Print facilitates MOUs in spite of complaints
The All India Federation of Master Printer's flagship conference, Romancing Print 2015, which was hosted in the Guru Jambeshwar University of Science and Technology (GJUS&T) in Hisar was notable for "the deals which were inked during the two-day show"
Proteck Machinery adds Glo Color Lab to their clientele at PrintExpo
Chennai-based Proteck Machinery’s presence continued in the sixth edition of Printexpo with the company’s indigenous range of cutting machines alongside Horizon’s post press equipment being showcased.
Easy Print strengthens digital finishing with a Duplo kit
Ahmedabad-based Easy Print, a digital printing arm of pre-press specialist, Satyam Scan Graphic & Process has strengthens its digital capability by adding a Duplo 645 slitter, cutter, creaser. The Duplo 645 has been installed a fortnight ago by TechNova, however, the announcement was made during PrintExpo 2014.
Monotech dazzle with their biggest presence in PrintExpo
Monotech’s stall size and setup underwent a massive makeover from the previous years with the Chennai based multi-brand specialist showcased a variety of their products and solution at the just concluded PrintExpo 2014.
Ricoh donates for print education in Hisar
The Ricoh Pro C901 and Ricoh Pro 8100 were handed over to the Guru Jambeshwar University of Science and Technology (GJUS&T) in Hisar during the All India Federation of Master Printer's flagship conference, Romancing Print 2015.
PrintWeek March Issue focuses on print resurgence
Will 2015 be the year which sees print make profit? That is the theme of the PrintWeek India March issue.
AIFMP president boosts print education in Chennai
Dev Nair, president of the All India Federation of the Master Printers (AIFMP) spoke at three institutes in Chennai on 12 March. Accompanying him at the Selation Institute of Graphic Arts (Don Bosco), Anna University and IPT were Dr S Ganeshan, HOD Dr Rajeswari, AIFMP Vice President K C Prakash, and students' secretary, Arunkumar.
Jeff Clarke believes Kodak will transform the market
Printweek India attended the global media conference call with Kodak CEO- Jeff Clarke and highlights key issues.
EFI Connect 2015 the biggest ever, unveil the Productivity Suite
EFI chief executive Guy Gecht expects India’s share of his company’s turnover to improve significantly in 2015.
Spotlight on Venkatraman of Heidelberg
Ganesan Venkataraman, the assistant general manager – equipment sales, with nearly two decades of sales experience handles the Tamil Nadu and Kerala region for Heidelberg India. An avid music enthusiast and traveler, he started his career with pre-press sales and moved into other divisions too. His thoughts about the Heidelberg market in Kerala, anicolor and print during the Print Miracle Expo at Kochi
Guy Gecht named 2015 Michael H Bruno award winner
Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) have named Guy Gecht, CEO of EFI as one of the recipients of the 2015 Michael H. Bruno Award for outstanding contributions to the graphic arts industry.
PlastIndia university to be set up in Gujarat
Gujarat chief minister, Anandiben Patel, announced her government’s plan to establish the Plast India International University in the industrial town of Vapi in South Gujarat with the aim of providing quality skilled manpower for the plastics industry.
Anand Limaye compliments Nemade for Jnanpith
Eminent Marathi writer Bhalchandra Nemade has been awarded the 50th Jnanpith Award for 2014. His nomination was decided at a meeting of the Jnanpith selection board chaired by writer and scholar Namwar Singh.
PlastIndia is a huge hit in Gandhinagar
In spite of the non availability of air tickets, railway tickets and hotel bookings, the six day PlastIndia was a success. Touted as the world’s third largest plastic trade show, the six-day PlastIndia 2015, which was inaugurated by the Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel and Union chemical-fertilizer minister Ananthkumar on the morning of February 5, 2015 was attended by more than 65,000 visitors.
Capricot: New way of doing things
Setting up a new business opportunity in India is no mean task, especially in the current financial climate. But R Jesudoss, country manager of Capricot Technologies, based in Bengaluru, is a great example of how doable it can be.
Print shrugs off pessimism at PrintExpo in Chennai
Sales have jumped to a healthy level, plus players indicate market is performing much better than the doom-and-gloom forecasts.
Grafica reveals the secret of ‘print decoration’
Grafica showcased its nano-range of screen printing machines at PrintExpo 2014 exhibition held in Chennai.
Stago comes to India with Reprographic
The 75-year old Stago is in India due to smart deal that has been inked with Reprographic System & Supplies (RSS).
Ahuja Graphics moves factory
The news from Nitin Ahuja of Ahuja Graphics (Hall 9/Stall E-33-B), is a new and better factory in Navi Mumbai plus the launch of the Safe to Touch Print emulsion (water-based) coatings.
Canon focuses on photo printing segment with DreamLabo
Canon’s stall at Print Expo was abuzz with activity as it presented its recently launched DreamLabo 5000 digital press. The Canon team was at pains to describe it as a solution for "wholesale photo finishers" who are seeking to switch from silver halide technology to digital.
Xerox introduces wide-format printer for graphics market
Xerox has launched the new IJP 2000 wide-format colour printer at Print Expo in Chennai.
Roundtable: How to transform print
Geetanjali Bhattacharji, the joint CEO, Spatial Access and Ramu Ramanathan, editor of PrintWeek India will talk about how print CEOs can transform the culture of their shopfloors and boardrooms.
IPAMA says, "Punjab printers misguiding industry"
A group of printers from Punjab have launched a campaign on Facebook to boycott PrintPack 2015. IPAMA top management has said, "This is an attempt to misguide the printers and our industry."
Chennai Book Fair attracts one lakh plus visitors
The 37th edition of the Chennai Book Fair organised by the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (BAPASI) was held from January 10 to 22nd 2014 at the YMCA College of Physical Education, Nandanam.
Medha Virkar and Amila Singhvi to receive OutputLinks’ Women of Distinction award
Indian women print CEOs are resilient, lively and spirited, and sometime aggressive. They are committed to making their print business successful overcoming all challenges, and often contribute to the lives of socially challenged. Medha Virkar and Amila Singhvi were selected for Outputlinks' Women of Distinction Award for their industry experience, leadership skills and extensive participation in the industry.
Dev Nair is president of AIFMP
Dev Nair, a veteran printer from Kohinoor Printers and a managing committee member plus past president of the Bombay Master Printers Association has been appointed as president of the All India Federation of the Master Printers (2014-15).
TechNova's Ramdas is no more
R Ramdas, who has been associated with TechNova as sales manager since the past 28 years is no more. He passed away after a brief illness on 14 June 2014 in Bengaluru.
FAGPA conference in China
The Forum of Asia Pacific Graphic Arts (FAGPA) is celebrating their 14th conference at China along with the All in Print China Exhibition scheduled on 12 and 13 November, 2014.
Print apocalypse? Or a print fairy tale with a happy end?
The relevance of print remains a subject of heated discussion. What do we really know about its evolution in 2014? What can we say about the balancing forces of growth, competition and technological progress?
Experts predict steady growth for worldwide print market
The second NPES-IPAMA Print Business Outlook Conference was held on 18 February 2014, at the Hyatt Regency in Chennai.
Nobel Prize win to impact LED UV, says APL
The APL team in Faridabad celebrated the announcement of the Nobel Prize in physics. The reason: Isamu Akasaki and Hiroshi Amano at Nagoya University, Japan, and Shuji Nakamura of the University of California at Santa Barbara have won it for the invention of blue light-emitting diodes – an energy-efficient and environment-friendly light source.
Kirit Modi says, automatic plants produce 50% of total brown boxes
The corrugated packaging Industry in India is undergoing phenomenal transformation. Units are modernising and increasing number of players are switching to automatic process. Kirit Modi who is president of Indian Corrugated Case Manufacturers Association (ICCMA) says the industry is growing at 10% per annum.
Printer's Day celebrations during the SIES Impressions 2014
The Navi Mumbai-based SIES Graduate School of Technology has organised 'Impressions 2014', its annual function to celebrate World Printers’ Day on 24 February 2014. The theme for the celebration is print odyssey.
Haymarket announces sale of pressXchange to founder John Roadnight
Haymarket Media Group announced the sale of used graphic arts equipment platform, pressXchange (www.pressxchange.com), to the website’s founder and previous owner, John Roadnight.
Trigon invests in Surepress at their new office
With the Surepress L4033AW, Trigon's phase II has begun. Now, the proofing firm is looking to print short-run labels and even create pre-distortion shrink sleeve labels digitally.
P B Kulkarni: Homage to a true educationist
Anand Limaye, of India Printing Works in Mumbai and Hon Gen secretary of the All India Federation of Master Printers, pays tribute to Dr Pa Bha Kulkarni.
P B Kulkarni: A real master
Dr Rajendrakumar Anayath who is the director at the Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences, Bhiwani (Haryana), remembers his print guru.
Suresh of S T Reddiar re-elected Secretary General of FAPGA
Suresh Rajendran, chief executive officer, S T Reddiar & Sons was re-elected as as the secretary general for Forum of Asia Pacific Graphic Arts (FAPGA). The election took place at the 14th meet of FAPGA which was hosted by China Academy of Printing Technology at Shanghai on 12 and 13 November, 2014.
80% exhibition space booked for Drupa 2016 with future technology focus
Drupa 2016 is on the verge of being a sellout. The marquee event is scheduled for the 31 May 2016.
25 Indian printers travel to Ipex
A 25 member delegation of Offset Printers’ Association (OPA) is leaving for London to attend the Ipex 2014 from 24 to 29 March, 2014. Held once in four years, Ipex is the biggest English speaking trade fair of the world.
EFI and Fuji Xerox to bring Fiery Technology to the Versant 80 Press
California-based EFI, a provider of digital printing innovations, announced that Fuji Xerox is launching two new EFI Fiery digital front end (DFE) servers for its new Versant 80 digital press. These include the Fuji Xerox EX 80 print server and the Fuji Xerox EX-i 80 print server.
Canon completes 25 installations in three months
Canon, in 2014, has registered an impressive 25 installations of the C700/C800 imagePress production printers throughout India. What makes it even more noteworthy is, these 25 installs have been possible within three months of its launch in September 2014.
Vikatan's Balasubramaniam dies at 78
S Balasubramanian, chairman of the Vikatan group of publications, passed away in Chennai, last week. He was 78.
38th edition of Chennai book fair set to open on 9 January
The 38th Chennai Book Fair will be held for 13 days from 9 - 21 January and will have 750 stalls and 350 publishers at the YMCA college of physical education, Nandanam.
Glo celebrates 33 years with official launch of Indigo 10000
Coimbatore-based Glo Colour Lab hosted a mega event which attracted more than 2,000 photographers to celebrate its 33rd anniversary at Codissia Trade Fair complex in Coimbatore on 4 (today) and 5 April 2014. The company along with HP, today, announced the official launch of the HP Indigo 10000 press in the presence of media representatives.
Five reasons to attend Print Summit
Mehul Desai of Mail Order Solutions and a key person of the Bombay Master Printer's Association (BMPA) while speaking exclusively to PrintWeek India highlighted five reasons why anyone should attend the event on 16 January in Mumbai
How the humble self-adhesive label can counter a fake
Finat is Europe’s premier international industry association for self-adhesive labels. Indians are familiar with Finat because of the Awards. Last year in 2013, Indian label print firms enjoyed success at the 33rd Finat label awards in Munich.
PrintPack to be unaffected by Delhi elections
The announcement of the Delhi election dates has cleared the decks for a smooth conduct of PrintPack’s 12th edition, which will be hosted from 11-15 February 2015 at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida.
EC directives for printers during elections
The Election Commission of India has strict rules and norms for printing of pamphlets, posters and documents. The print industry needs to pay heed.
Kodak notches perfect 10 with Flexcel NX system
With the installation of the Flexcel NX system at a "brand-new label and packaging plant in Bengaluru. This is what Abraham Prabhakar, the national business manager Kodak's Packaging Segment said while interacting with PrintWeek India.
PrintWeek Directory 2015 to go online
The PrintWeek India Directory 2015 will go online. The 500-page pocket-sized Directory with more than 1500 company listings, will be distributed nationwide to the entire circulation database of PrintWeek India along with its January 2015 issue.
New Roland 700 press Evolution is launched
Neeraj Dargan, who has recently been appointed as head of the Indian operations of Manroland sheetfed informed PrintWeek India that the German manufacturer has launched its first brand-new printing press in four years with a new version of the Roland 700.
Param ERP notches up hundred installations
The Indore-based ERP expert, Param ERP Solutions has notched up a total installation base of 100 in India, 50% of which are basic versions, others being premium and ultimate versions. The highlight in 2014 has been the addition of narrow-web flexo version and ERP for the corrugation industry. The company also recently added CRM to its ERP solution.
Chennai’s Adyar Student Xerox opts for Canon ImagePress
Adyar Student Xerox, one of Chennai’s largest chain of photocopying and digital print shop added a Canon ImagePress C700 at their bustling Mount Road branch.
75 exhibitors to star at Kochi show
The Print Miracle Expo from 12 to 14 December 2014 will have HP showing a live demo of the HP Indigo, Xerox launching two digital presses in India and Canon shall be launching a new "surprise" kit in India. In addition, Monotech will showcase several equipment, plus there is Heidelberg, Mitsubishi, TechNova, Insight, Welbound and many others who are exhibiting their wares.
PrintPack roadshow in Mumbai and Nagpur
The top team from IPAMA was in Mumbai at the MMS seminar where they rolled out a slick PrintPack 2015 presentation in Marathi. The eight minute video was introduced by KS Khurana, president of Indian Printing and Allied Manufacturers Assocation. The video was shown in Pune and Nagpur as part of an outreach program to drive at least one lakh visitors to the show.
Canon to showcase C700 at Print Miracle
The Print Miracle Expo from 12 to 14 December 2014 in Kochi will have Canon display the C700 Imagepress. This is the official "public" launch of the press. Although there was a launch of the ImagePress C800 series, comprising the C700 and C800. This was in September 2014 for 125 Canon customers at the Hyatt Regency in Gurgaon.
Xerox’s Versant 2100 to debut at Print Miracle 2014
Xerox’s recently launched Versant 2100 would make its first public appearance at the much anticipated Print Miracle Expo from 12 to 14 December 2014 in Kochi.
Welbound emerges as top player in PUR with installations in UAE
Welbound, a leading supplier of bookbinding machines in India, is emerging as a significant player in the Middle East Asia.
Guy Gecht: "15% increased sales in India"
Guy Gecht, EFI’s CEO, was in Bengaluru for two days during which he analysed international markets on day one and tracked Indian markets on day two. Gecht spent both days in the Bengaluru-based centre, which is one of EFI’s largest locations. He pointed out that, more than 400 employees handle the company’s digital print workflow and MIS software development activities.
Nagpur's Printers’ Guild hosts Printpack 2015 roadshow
Printers’ Guild (Nagpur) organised a Printpack 2015 road show on 24th November 2014 at Hotel Hardeo with a motive to invoke greater interest in IPAMA’s marquee event.
Print Miracle to host seminar on future of printing
The much looked for Print Miracle expo in Kerala is all set to host a daylong seminar ‘Print and Beyond’ simultaneously on 13th December 2014 with a list of printing doyens expected to share their thoughts on the future of printing.
ParamERP announces new sales partner for Eastern India
Indore-based ParamERP solutions have taken another key step in their expansion plans with the appointment of Printers Supply Company as their sales partner for the eastern and north eastern states of India.
Bossar's JV in India with Wraptech
Bossar Packaging has established a joint venture with Wraptech Machines, for the production and marketing of Bossar machines in India.
EFI’s Connect 2015 to feature 3D system’s Avi Reichental
EFI, a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced that Avi Reichental, president and CEO of 3D systems, will participate in a 'fireside chat' keynote with Guy Gecht, CEO of EFI to close out the15th annual EFI Connect Users Conference, being held from 20 - 23 January 2015 at The Wynn Las Vegas.
Three highlights from Printex: ERP, PUR and UV
Printex is the flagship show of the Maharashtra Mudran Parishad (MMP). In addition to reaching to the print industry in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa, the show is expected to raise funds for its training and education programs. According to PrintWeek India, the focus at the show was on ERP, PUR and UV inks.
Onyx, EssCee and Usha in Bengaluru eye growth
Onxy Printers, EssCee Enterprises and Usha Printers have been investing and growing.
Canon's DreamLabo 5000 at GK Vale: First in South Asia
Canon’s DreamLabo 5000 was launched during a day long event in Bengaluru on 17 December. During a glitzy press conference, the Canon team was at pains to describe it as a solution for "wholesale photo finishers" who are seeking to switch from silver halide technology to digital. Case in point is: G K Vale, who are perhaps the largest photo lab player in South India. The Bengaluru-based firm, which is also a Canon India premium partner, operates nine Canon Image Square stores in the city. I
Canon hopes to transform the Rs 3,072 crore commercial photo printing market
Canon India announced its entry into the commercial photo printing business in India at a glitzy event in Bengaluru on 17 December. This was the launch of the DreamLabo 5000 commercial inkjet printer at GK Vale in Bengaluru. The half a million worth device, will target the retail photo and album printing industry.
Jwalamukhi's Ricoh C751 fuels growth
The Bengaluru-based Jwalamukhi acquired a Ricoh C751 in February 2013. This has been added to the Heidelberg presses and CTP system at its expanding site in Basavanagudi presmises.
Canon launches DreamLabo in Bengaluru
Canon claims the DreamLabo 5000 “is a pedigree inkjet photo printer. And it is superior to silver halide for retail photos and photo albums.”
Techno Graphic on an installation spree
In spite of a slowdown, Muralidhar Nalli, the managing director of Techno Graphic is on an installation spree. The Hyderabad-based firm who are rated are one of the leading dealers in India have sold press and post-press kit to Pragati Offset, TCPL, Pride Pack, Singhania Offset Printers, Ebenezer Print Pack and many others.
Siddalingeshwara boosts revenue with Bengaluru's first Canon C6010
Sri Siddalingeshwara Digital Press installed Canon's ImagePress 6010 in March 2013 in order to expand its capabilities which depended on Konica Minolta Bizhub 650C. As T Mhahesha stated, "the Canon has enabled us to provide superior colour consistency, and ensure extra 30% business revenue due to full-colour printing."
Canon breaches the 20 mark in Bengaluru with Imagepress at Vinayaka
N Arvind of Vinayaka Digital Press (VDP) has installed the Canon 7010VP ten days ago at the J P Nagar unit (South Bengaluru). Already, he is pleased with the performance in comparison to the Bizhub. He said, "With the 7010 we have a flagship colour ImagePress that will enable us to explore many more print options."
Best Labels Enterprises installs Chennai's first Gallus EM 280
Chennai-based Best Labels Enterprises has invested in the first Gallus EM 280 machine at their premise in Arumbakkam. The installation was marked by a grand inauguration with Gallus Group owner and vice-chairman, Ruesch Ferdinand doing the honours.
Eight Bengaluru print CEOs discuss bottomlines
Eight print professionals of the Bengaluru print industry attended a roundtable attended a knowledge sharing round table, the second in the series, which was hosted by Karnataka Offset Printers Association (KOPA) and PrintWeek India on 21 December at the TOPTEC building.
Glo installs Indigo 10000; reinvents digital print
Cross Cut Road in Coimbatore has the allure of a big city shopping district. Top brands are visible, shopfront fascades are razzle dazzle, the shoppers are stylish. In the midst of this is Glo Digital housed on two floors. Four years ago, when PrintWeek India visited this site, it housed an Indigo 3050. That kit is still churning out prints, but in addition there is: the 5600 and the 7600 and of course the brand new 10000.
Mangala Process adds perfect binding capability with Horizon BQ 270V
Second generation run, Bengaluru-based Mangala Process, installed a Horizon BQ 270V perfect binding machine to round off their in-house capabilities.
GK Vale: A journey of hundred years
Canon's DreamLabo 5000 was launched in Bengaluru on 17 December. During the press conference, the Canon team was at pains to describe it as a solution for "wholesale photo finishers" who are seeking to switch from silver halide technology to digital.
Future of books to be highlighted at Romancing Print
Six publishers will be discussing the future of the printed books during the All India Federation of Master Printers annual conference on 15 January in Delhi. The session titled Romancing Books boasts of Subhasis Ganguli, Penguin-Random; Manas Sakia, Cambridge University Press; Vikas Gupta, Wiley India; Sugat Jain, Ratnasagar; Neeraj Jain, Scholastic India and Ganesh Venkatesan, Elsevier.
Tin packaging in India sees a comeback
Sanjay Bhatia, the managing director of Hindustan Tin Works spoke at the Indian Institute of Packaging Conference during the national conference on 17 January 2014 in Delhi. He said, the Indian metal packaging has seen a "big comeback".
AIFMP and TechNova ink a five year MOU
The All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) and TechNova Imaging Systems has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on 14 January 2014 in New Delhi. This is related to the anti-dumping duty on pre-sensitised positive plates and digital printing plates (thermal, violet and UV CTP plates).
Olympic to inaugurate offset print unit in Madurai on 14 January
Mohamed Rafeek Raja, a first generation entrepreneur said, the Heidelberg SM 42 is housed in the new three storey building." In addition, the unit boasts of a Polar 78EM, Ricoh digital press, Konica Minolta for lamination; and other ancillary kit for finishing.
Gayathri Machineries introduces handheld inkjet printing device
Chennai-based Gayathri Machineries has announced that it has launched Reiner JetStamp Graphic 970, a mobile handheld inkjet printers. The device can print number, date, time and text, and also print graphics and barcodes.
Canon's C800 launched in front of 125 print CEOs in Gurgaon
It was a show of strength. Seven years into their presence in India, Canon announced the launch of the imagePress C800 series, comprising the C700 and C800, in front of 125 Canon customers at the Hyatt Regency in Gurgaon.
Colour management conference among host of events at PrintPack 2015
A day-long colour management conference is among many activities planned by IPAMA on the sidelines of PrintPack 2015.
Roadshow in Mumbai to promote PrintPack 2015
The Mumbai Mudrak Sangh has organised a multi-dimensional event to be held on 22 November, at the Hotel Sea Princess in Mumbai. The half day seminar will have 56 Governing Council members representing the Western Region of All India Federation of Master Printers. The print delegates will be from Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Baroda, Dombivali, Indore, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Thane, etc.
Paper+ 2014: emphasis on recycled paper
The third edition of Paper+ 2014, an exhibition on paper, pulp and allied industries concluded on 9 November 2014.
Coimbatore-based Star Colourpark bolsters binding operations with a Horizon perfect binder
Coimbatore-based Star Colourpark recently installed the Horizon perfect binder BQ 270VFC to increase their existing capacity.
Fire engulfs the Government Printing Press in Chennai
The Government Printing Press in Chennai was completely damaged in the wee hours of 1 November, by a fire though there were no casualties reported.
PrintExpo 2012: Monotech sells Asia's first Scodix
Chennai-based Monotech systems has announced the sale of Asia’s first-ever Scodix digital enhancement equipment to P M Digital at the PrintExpo 2012.
PrintExpo 2012: Autoprint machinery displays a raft of equipment
Coimbatore-based Autoprint machinery was the only major offset manufacturer on display at PrintExpo 2012.
EFI posts strong Q2 and announces $180m HQ sale
Electronics For Imaging (EFI) more than doubled its second quarter pre-tax profit following strong double digit growth in both its Industrial Inkjet and Productivity Software business units.
Branding expert: give clients 'an experience they can't get anywhere else'
Printers will miss out on sales if they do not calibrate their customer service is the crux of branding. This and other branding mantras resonated during BMPA's Share To Benefit forum.
Print majors like Navneet, Repro and TCPL Packaging report profits
Print majors like Navneet, Repro and TCPL Packaging have reported profits in the last quarter.
Quark launches free DesignPad update
Quark has issued a free update to its DesignPad app, a grid-based design package for amateur and professional designers.
Hyderabad based Arunodaya print pack installs Omet X4 label press
Hyderabad based Arunodaya Print Pack recently completed the installation of the Omet X4 label press.
Kodak patents bid tops $500m mark
Kodak has received an offer in excess of the required US$500 million for its digital imaging patents, according to reports.
Eagle Press bolsters their post-press with Kolbus
Chennai-based Eagle Press installed a Kolbus BF 527 and FE 604 hard cover lines to their existing fleet of post-press equipment.
Edis Publishing and Promotional Packaging strengthens post-press with Proteck kit
The Indian operation centre of the Italian company, EDIS s.p.a, based out of Bengaluru, has installed three new Proteck post-press equipment to their new setup, Edis Publishing and Promotional Packaging.
Kodak publishes 2013-17 forecast
Kodak has published its financial projections for the next five years in a presentation for creditors as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
PrintExpo 2012: Xerox displays a range of digital presses
Xerox India continued its yearly tradition of showcasing their flagship digital presses with several offline finishing equipments PrintExpo 2012.
Fespa 2013 will be largest show to date
Fespa 2013, which takes place at the London Excel, is set to be the organisation's largest show to date with more than 310 exhibitors already booked for the event.
Cross-media event will focus on ROI
More than 100 exhibitors and a raft of high-profile speakers will address delegates at the event at London's Business Design Centre on 3-4 September.
Canon displays a raft of equipment at PrintExpo
Canon India displayed a range of machines and recorded sales of their Imagepress and Imagerunner Advance equipments on the second day of PrintExpo 2012.
Fespa unveils new content and says June show likely to be biggest yet
Fespa has revealed that this year's event is poised to be its largest yet, with the show's confirmed footprint already matching that of Munich three years ago.
President Speak: "I want to iron out all the differences through fellowship and camaraderie"
S Ponraj is the president of the Madras Printers Lithographers Association (MPLA), which was formed in 1952. Today, the MPLA has 2,200 members and as part of its outreach program publishes the magazine Coramandal Printers. Ponraj who relishes yoga, games from iStore, listening to regional songs, reading Tamil literature and travelling to new places of interest and holy shrines with friends outlines his vision for the Chennai print industry.
JK Papers eyes Rs 2,500-crore business in next fiscal
JK Papers, the flagship arm of the Singhania Group is eyeing Rs 2,500-crore business for the next fiscal year.
PrintWeek India-Infor webinar on “how to make business perform better”
A webinar on the topic “You can make your business perform better” will be hosted on 26 September, 2013 between 3pm to 4pm.
PrintWeek India-Infor's second webinar on 'how to make business perform better' scheduled for 26 September
The second Printweek India-Infor webinar on the topic “You can make your business perform better” has attracted more than 80 registrations so far.
Infor hits the mark with a well-attended webinar
Printweek India-Infor successfully conducted their second webinar on 26th September 2013.
Sevak Publications installs Horizon collator
The Chennai unit of Sevak Publications added a Horizon air suction collator (Vac 600Ha + CCR DX) to their comprehensive set-up.
Trigon sets-up unit in Delhi to stay ahead
Trigon Digital has set up a unit in Okhla Industrial Estate in Delhi after units in Mumbai and Bengaluru. A five year old firm, the braindchild of young enterprenuers Anil Namugade and Milind Deshpande, offers brands and packaging converters like Parksons Packaging, Paper Products, Uflex solutions. As Namugade,a pre-press specialist stated, "We offer ideation and creation of packaging design, proofs and mock-ups on actual substrate, virtual stores, and three-dimensional PDF mock-ups up to the fi
Infor's webinar has 60 print firms attend
The first-ever webinar organised by PrintWeek India in partnership with Infor saw more than 60 attendees participate online to discuss enterprise resource planning solution for printing, packaging and the publishing industry.
A Balachandra of Rajhans is KOPA president
A Balachandra of Rajhans, was elected unanimously as president for the period 2013-15.
The Rs 1,500 cr Sivakasi print market bounces back
The 75-year-old diary and calendar printing industry in Sivakasi has reported a 20-25% drop in its 2012 turnover, compared to the 2011 turnover of Rs 100-120 crore. The industry, which consists largely of medium, small and micro enterprises (MSMEs), attributes the loss mainly to severe power shortages.
Kalbro launches Graphic Air Pumps
Faridabad-based Kalbro Pumps has launched Graphic Air Pumps for the Indian print market. These pumps which were first seen at the company's stall during PrintPack 2013 have a vacuum compressor which ensures "trouble-free performance, zero maintenance and noise-free."
Pranav Parikh, the print-architect
With TechNova notching up more than four decades, the chairman and managing director known for his distinctive and suave style has notched many landmarks.
Hi-Tech Systems notches milestone with 1000 installations
With the delivery of a Bacciottini DG Line Touch automatic creasing and perforation machine at Jasmine Art Printers in Navi Mumbai, Hi-Tech Systems has accomplished 1000 installations in India.
Welbound notches 60 installations in Meerut
Meerut has seen more than 60 installations of Welbound machines across segments: publishers, printers and binders. “Even pre-owned WB2000 is in a huge demand in this market” says Tarun Patel, the Welbound team member who heads the sales and service centre in Meerut. He feels that the reliability of the machines backed by availability of just in time service and spares is the reason behind this popularity.
Nagsundar: "Imports of upgraded machineries must be made cheap"
With the Union Budget 2013 to be unveiled, G Nagsundar of Geetanjali Graphics in Bengaluru discusses the basics and the business of print with Ramu Ramanathan
Welbound to introduce PUR perfect binders in South East Asia
Welbound, who has driven the PUR binding momentum in India, is reaching out to the book industry in the South East Asia region. India's leading bookbinding machine manufacturer will have a stall at the forthcoming 4th International Packprint International organised by Messe Dusseldorf in Bangkok. The four-day event starting on 28 August will showcase the WB PUReBind 350, a compact, quick makeready PUR perfect binder.
Pyramid Packaging hosts open house to showcase the Bobst Quatro
Pyramid Packaging, part of Horizon Packs hosted an open house to showcase the FFG618 Quatro along with a range of corrugation capabilities at their factory in Kanakpura near Bengaluru. The full day open house which included a live machine demonstration; also provided technical presentations by the Bobst team. The event was attended by the top names from the Indian corrugation and folding cartons industry.
CDC Printers expands its production capacity; upgrades with a Proteck
Kolkata-based CDC Printers, recently added the popular cutting machine XC 116 series from Proteck to their commercial post-press unit.
ERP is a no more a status symbol
“ERP is no more a symbol of status or a luxury in the extremely competitive environment where every organisation is jostling for space and recognition,” said Tim Moylan, president, Infor Asia-Pacific, Infor.
Epson invests in growth with Surecolor launch
Epson which launched a slew of products in 2013, is aiming to achieve up to 25 per cent growth in revenues during the current fiscal, driven by the launch of printers targeted at the graphics art industry.
Infor-PrintWeek India ERP webinar on 29 August
Infor, the world’s third largest provider of multi-domain enterprise application solution, in association with PrintWeek India, will host a webinar on ERP for printing, packaging and the publishing industry. The first webinar will be hosted on 29 August, 2013 from 3pm to 4pm.
10 Haikus that celebrate print in a fun way
Ramu Ramanathan pens 10 Haikus that celebrate print in a fun way
PrintWeek India-Infor Webinar invokes tremendous interest
The first-of-the-kind webinar organised by PrintWeek India in partnership with Infor has invoked considerable interest in the industry with a total registration of 100+ print companies.
Paper price hike causes consternation among printers
According to media reports, paper manufacturers in India have indicated that prices would be raised by five-to eight per cent due to increase in input costs.
"To make Esko the preferred and reliable business partner for packaging solutions in all segments of the Indian marketplace"
Carsten Knudsen, Esko's president and CEO along with Ambar Patel, the managing director of Shilp Gravure and other Esko dignitaries marked the opening of the company’s new India office in Bengaluru on 25 March 2013. There were more than 70 Esko team members and representatives from the parent company Danaher. On the occasion, he responded to a few questions from PrintWeek India.
Bengaluru firms boost output after move to new premises
The commercial printer Vishwakala, a PrintWeek India Award winner in 2011, moved into a one-acre plot in the first week of April.
Minkey Mouse targets visual merchandising market with indigenous 3-D innovations
Minkey Mouse in Bengaluru cannot be classified as a printer. But print is what it deploys to create 3-D-esque products plus merchandising for high street retailers.
Bengaluru sees total number of 121 platesetters
The city of Bengaluru has seen a slowdown in the number of CTP systems installed. The total number of CTP devices in the city is 121. This includes: 66 thermal units, 34 violet units and nine UV CTCP systems.
TechNova reaches out to print firms in Bengaluru
Taking another step towards adding value to their customers, TechNova has conducted their ‘Kudos seminars’ at Bengaluru-based Omkar Arts, National Printing Press and Ramya Reprographics.
CTP numbers in Chennai hit by slowdown
Chennai print industry has seen a slump citing weak quarterly sales and squeeze on pricing.
Group FMG consolidates cross-media content from ultra-modern 25,000 sq/ft centre in Chennai
The New York headquartered multi channel marketing solutions business, Group FMG, has been consolidating its cross-media content production in Chennai; as well as print, digital and emerging media platforms for its publishing services clients.
Open House for book community in God's own country
Welbound Worldwide will host an Open House on 20 July to examine the "Dynamics of Book Printing 2013".
PrintExpo signals better times for Chennai print industry
The fifth edition of PrintExpo 2013 concluded in Chennai on 23 June 2013 at the Chennai Trade Centre.
Print in India scores at Finat, Cannes, Fespa ...
India scored at the Finat label awards in Munich. Of the 245 entries, India contributed 19 and bagged eight awards while standing third in the country-wise awards tally.
Wan-Ifra India: A jolt of optimism
It's a bit easy to become pessimistic about the print industry. This was evident at Wan-Ifra in Bengaluru. The two day Publish Asia conference had 550 registered delegates but the number of exhibitors at the show was tiny. Everyone muttered about three things: the rupee, the paralysis in Government and how it is wait and watch till the elections for the 16th Lok Sabha. But beneath the negative sentiment, the numbers look good. The head of a firm that manufactures UV curing systems speaks of the
PrintWeek India - Infor to conduct its second webinar
Printweek India in partnership with Infor has announced its second webinar on the topic “You can make your business perform better”, which will be held on 26 September 2013.
Top CEOs to attend KOPA-PrintWeek round-table
Top print CEOs are expected to attend the KOPA-PrintWeek round table on 14 September at the TOPTEC Building.
Pamex show in December 2015 in Mumbai
The big news from Sivakasi is Pamex moves out of Delhi. The tenth edition of the show in 2015 will be hosted in Mumbai from 9 to 12 December.
NAEP awards on 25 September
The 10th edition of ‘The National Awards for Excellence in Printing’ will be held on 25 September, at Hotel Leela Palace Chennai, by the host association, Sivakasi Master Printers Association (SMPA), on behalf of AIFMP.
Sivakasi Printex creates impact with 100 exhibitors
A three-day conference-cum-exhibition on printing and allied machineries, Sivakasi Printex 2014, organised by Sivakasi Master Printers’ Association was inaugurated on 18 July.
Jak titled the best printer of the year at NAEP
Jak Printers were the big winners at the 10th edition of the National Awards for Excellence in Printing (NAEP), concluded on 25 September 2015 at Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai.
A tale of two Associations: BMPA and MMS
The Annual General Meeting of Bombay Master Printers’ Association (BMPA) on 30 September 2015, at The Club, Andheri in Mumbai, created a bit of a print history when the BMPA and the Mumbai Mudrak Sangh joined hands.
Chennai’s Multivista adds Heidelberg Suprasetter 106
Book printing major Multivista Global recently added a Heidelberg Suprasetter 106 CTP to their sprawling facility in Chennai. The Suprasetter 106 can process 38 plates per hour and is equipped with Intelligent Diode System (IDS), which uses Heidelberg’s unique thermal laser technology and protects against production failures.
Industry mourns the loss of the book man, Pillai
C M Pillai of Indo European Machinery (IEM), passed away on 7 October 2015. He was 57 years old.
Fire tragedy in TNPL unit; kills three contract workers
Three contract workers were killed in a fire accident at the Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL) unit in Pudhalur, near Karur district on 3 February.
EFI Cretaprint receives Alfa de Oro Award
Freemont-based EFI’s Cretaprint exhibit of new X4 technology for tile printing up to 1.8m wide, ink and Fiery proServer products won the 40th annual Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidrio (Spanish Society of Ceramics and Glass) Alfa de Oro award for machinery innovation at the Cevisama tradeshow at Valencia, Spain.
Sree Vinayaga Screens adds SM52 Anicolor press
Madurai-based Sree Vinayaga Screens has installed a Heidelberg SM 52 press equipped with Anicolor and a coater.
Print industry says it is a well thought budget
In 2014, the finance minister Arun Jaitley delivered a record length speech. It was two and a half hours long which included a five-minute break. This third budget presentation was shorter. In the 2016-17, the finance minister stuck to the fiscal deficit target of 3.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) for 2016-17, after achieving the 3.9% of GDP target in 2015-16.
PackPro hits the mark with 5000 visitors
A three-day PackPro show, organised by Intel Trade Fairs & Expositions, was hosted at the Chennai Trade Centre.
Avani Davda to deliver keynote at MMS event
The highlight at Mumbai Mudrak Sangh’s (MMS) during its annual Printers’ Day celebrations on 7 April 2016 is the keynote presentation by Tata Starbucks Coffee, CEO, Avani Saglani Davda. At 34, she is one of the youngest leaders in the Tata Group. The function will also see the father-son duo of Arun Mehta and Bimal Mehta be felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award by MMS.
Aura to offer Xante's digital solutions in India
Aura Print Solutions is the official agency for Xante in India. Natarajan Vaidyanathan, the managing director at Aura said the top product they will be representing in India is the Excelagraphix 4200P, a digital sheetfed press suited for printing on substrates up to 16mm.
Media Expo to be held in Chennai for the first time
After its recent success in Mumbai, Messe Frankfurt India announced that Media Expo, their trade show for indoor and outdoor advertising and signage industry would be held for the first time in Chennai from 18 – 20 November at the Chennai Trade Centre.
Kodak in talks to sell its Prosper enterprise inkjet business
Even as Kodak has reduced its losses on worldwide sales that fell 15% in 2015 to slip below the USD2bn mark, the group said, it is in talks with prospective buyers about offers to purchase its Kodak Prosper enterprise inkjet business, along with the Prosper press platform, the Prosper S Series imprinting systems and related products.
Param boosts MIS installation in 2016
It’s probably safe to assume that the Indore-based company Param is continuing with its impressive march based on the number of MIS installations in 2016. Since notching up 100 installations 12 months ago, the company headed by Vinod Nawab has been consolidating its presence in the market. According to Nawab, further, nine companies have opted for MIS from Param in the first two months of 2016.
Ballarpur looks at 31 March to decide about sale of Malaysian asset
On 22 March, the shares of Ballarpur Industries (BILT) ended lower by 3.42 per cent in trade amid reports in business dailies that lenders to BILT (part of the USD three billion Avantha Group), were concerned over the company's Rs 850-crore commercial papers (CPs) coming up for repayment on 31 March, amid delays in selling of its Malaysian asset.
Kodak committed to print in India
When every other player, from digital vendors, to press manufacturers and consumables suppliers, are focusing on inkjet at Drupa, is seems strange that Kodak has opted out. Last week, the group said, it is in talks with prospective buyers about offers to purchase its Kodak Prosper enterprise inkjet business, along with the Prosper press platform, the Prosper S Series imprinting systems and related products.
Readership survey for print media underway
Newspaper readers on 23 March 2016 were greeted with advertisements which announced the world’s largest survey of media usage, product consumption and ownership – Indian Readership Survey (IRS) for 2016. This survey by the Readership Studies Council of India (RSCI), formed jointly by the Media Research Users Council (MRUC) and the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC), has announced the launch of the survey which will be released by January 2017, followed by regular quarterly updates.
Sriraam Selvam’s Top Five Drupa Products
PrintWeek India's ERP and MIS expert, Sriraam Selvam, spots five products of the week which are making news
Horizon appoints ePrint Machinery as their Indian distributor
Japanese book finishing specialist Horizon, has appointed ePrint Machinery as their Indian distributor.
Essel and ITC see internal reshuffle
The USD 3bn Essel Group's Subhash Chandra has undertaken a board-level re-organisation of the entertainment-to-education major. In the past fortnight, key executives of Essel Group’s three listed firms — Zee Media Corporation, Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Dish TV — have stepped down to hand over the reins to members of the family.
Madhuri Prints eyes 20-30% turnover boost following investments
Madhuri Prints has invested in a Duplo equipment and a Konica Minolta 1085 to boost its productivity and increase its in-house service offering with the aim to increase turnover by 20 to 30% in the next 12 months.
EFI announces a major coup with Shuttleworth acquisition
EFI started November with acquisition announcement of Shuttleworth Business Systems, the UK-based MIS major.
TechNova installs 10 Duplos in India
TechNova, who are the official representatives of Duplo in India have notched up ten installations of the kit all over India. Of this, they have three Duplo 616 installations in India.
Fotoflash installs India’s first Konica Minolta C71hc
Chennai-based photo print company Fotoflash has installed India’s first Konica Minolta C71hc, third generation high chroma production printing systems.
Drupa 2016 hots up, kick off first roadshow in Mumbai
Messe Dusseldorf kicked off the first roadshow of the India leg of the global Drupa tour in Mumbai on 23 November, 2015. Print's biggest event, Drupa 2016 will be held from 31 May to 10 June, 2016 at Dusseldorf, Germany.
Chennai crisis. No relief in sight
A majority of presses in Chennai have been shut down. Plus godowns and warehouses have been affected along with movement of material and consumables.
Xerox hopes to build on a great year in 2015
"2015 has been a great year for the digital printing business of Xerox India," as per an official press release issued by Xerox India.
Industry mourns the loss of print stalwart, Pasupathy
Chennai printing stalwart and long-serving editor of Coromandel printer, S Pasupathy passed away in his sleep at the age of 81. He is the father of P Chander, past president of The All India Master Printers Association (AIFMP) and Madras Printers’ and Lithographers’ Association (MPLA).
Manjushree
Bengaluru- based Manjushree Technopack is one of the largest providers of plastic packaging solutions in the country. Started in 1984, the company manufactures specialty plastic packaging products for domestic / export markets and today, it caters to the needs of leading companies in FMCG, pharmaceutical and food processing sectors.
Print Peshwas of Pune
The Motor City, the Oxford of the East, Pune is the centre of synergy between innovators and industries. A home to old-economy industries and about 100+ educational organisations, the city has given the Indian print industry a momentum An ode to print in Pune...
Print Journey at Malayala Manorama
Rare pix
Safire: The Sultans of Sivakasi
Since 25 years, Sivakasi-based Safire has been anchoring film poster printing in India. What very few know is how Safire has had an ongoing investment programme in book printing and now packaging. Ramu Ramanathan goes behind the scene to find out how Safire is constantly upgrading for the future. A photo essay
The Lovely way of making books, diaries and calendars
Sivakasi's Lovely Offset has consciously been building a brand. Today, more than 70% of its softcover and hardcover products are exported to Africa and the European Union. Even as one admires its hardcover books, its core business is the diaries, which are often ordered by corporates. PrintWeek India's Ramu Ramanathan visits the 27-acre plant when the diary and calendar production for 2015 was in full flow. A snapshot.
Safire: Posters for more than 10,000 films
Since 25 years, Sivakasi-based Safire has been a blockbuster for film posters. The Safire stat file is staggering. The 600-staffed firm produces posters for 90% of Tamil films; 30% of Telegu, Kannada and Malayalam films. Besides this, Safire produces film posters for Bhojpuri and Bengali films, as well as international production houses. A behind-the-scene look at film posters.
Fireside chat with RR Donnelley's Tom Quinlan at EFI Connect
Fireside chat with RR Donnelley's Tom Quinlan at #EFIConnect
Jury video: PrintWeek India Awards 2011
With a record number of print firms sending entries, the judges had a daunting task picking the best of the best during the PrintWeek India Awards judging process.
Pressman Solutions to host colour management seminar in Chennai
Chennai-based consulting company, Pressman Solutions, is conducting a technical seminar on colour management in pressroom on the 9 August 2014 at SIGA Institute of Printing Technology.
Vijayshri on a growth path
Rajendra Jain of Indore-based Vijayshri Paper Products has massive expansion plans and targets for the year ahead. According to Jain, the project will start from December and full-fledged operations will begin from April 2016.
Chennai Pongal book fair announced
The Tamil Nadu Book Sales and Promotions Association announced the Chennai Pongal book fair to be held from January 13 to 24 at YMCA grounds, Royapettah, Chennai.
HP Indigo prints one billion plus impressions in 2015
It was a big day for HP In India on 20 January in Delhi.
TNPL’s Rs 1650 crore paperboard unit inaugurated
Tamil Nadu chief minister, J Jayalalithaa, inaugurated multi-layer double coated board plant of Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers (TNPL) at Mandipatti village near Mannaparai in Trichy on 30 January.
EFI reports record revenue for Q4 2015 and FY’ 15
Freemont-based Electronic for Imaging (EFI) announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 December 2015 with the numbers exceeding outlook.
Picture Gallery: Replika 3.0: Celebrating the power of the printed book
Replika can produce a beautiful book any which way. As one of the top publishers said: 4,000 pages, four-colour, four hardback volumes in less than ten days.
38 Print Portraits by Ramu Ramanathan
Ramu Ramanathan trudged across the country from Delhi to Hyderabad. He attended seminars and talks in Mumbai. A selection of some sane and some fun pictures. These include portraits of print plants, print persons plus print gifts. All this has been shot on the humble Nexus 4
MPLA and Tamil Nadu printers visit HP in Singapore
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) and the expansion of an HP Indigo ink manufacturing facility in Singapore is a destination for many Indian printers. The facility aims to educate and inspire printing companies and their customers - including brands, agencies and print buyers - in India about new opportunities made possible by HP digital printing solutions.
Chennai Diary from PrintExpo
After three days of high intensity action and long queues at the three-day show from 12 to 14 June at the Chennai Trade Center in Nandambakkam, visitors interacted with the 132 exhibitors at the trade show. Exhibitors foresee business flexing its new capabilities with investments from PrintExpo. Whether this translates into industry uplift remains to be seen. Photographs and Words: Sriraam Selvam
31 vignettes from CDC Printers
Eastern India is set to grow. And print firms in Kolkata are in expansion mode, and have a large role to play. One of them is CDC Printers which has emerged as one of India's most accomplished and upcoming firms. When PrintWeek India visited the multi-locational specialist it was impressed by the nuanced work. This work is backed by a young team which has a startlingly clear-eyed and multifaceted vision of the future of print in a part of the country that remains mired in the old world
Picture Gallery: PackPlus in Bengaluru - The outstanding stalls
After testing the waters in Hyderabad for years, PackPlus South moved to Bengaluru. The exhibitor side of the four-day show is light, however, major manufacturers of filling machines, pouch making systems, FFS lines and corrugation have marked their presence at the show. PrintWeek India presents the outstanding stalls at the show
Picture Gallery: Kerala reboots at Print Miracle
The Kochi show culminated on 14 December. 95 exhibitors representing 125 brands were present at the show displaying their wares. While HP showcased its Indigo 7800, Xerox launched its C 60. The three-day show was marked with live demos and dealsPhotographs and Words: Ramu Ramanathan