Sujith Ail

Prodon’s inclusive mission

Prodon’s inclusive mission

On 11 August, I attended a webinar on Building Inclusive Organisations. One part of the session focussed on creating an inclusive space for the people with intellectual disability.

Sushant fast-tracks its production cycle with refurnished Heidelberg press

Sushant fast-tracks its production cycle with refurnished Heidelberg press

Sushant Packaging specialises in manufacturing duplex and e-flute cartons for sweets, ice-creams, and liquor among others.

Kodak celebrates 20 years of Prinergy workflow operations

Kodak celebrates 20 years of Prinergy workflow operations

More than 150 Printers, industry partners and media from around the world gathered at the 2019 GUA Conference held in New Orleans to mark the 20th anniversary of the pre-press automation software, Kodak Prinergy workflow.

Screen Print India announces dates for 2020

Screen Print India announces dates for 2020

Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India has announced the 15th edition of Screen Print India, scheduled from 24 – 26 April 2020 at Bombay Exhibition Centre.

Asahi to unveil CleanPrint at Labelexpo Europe 2019

Asahi to unveil CleanPrint at Labelexpo Europe 2019

Asahi Photoproducts, manufacturer of flexographic photopolymer plates, has confirmed its presence at Labelexpo Europe, scheduled from 24 to 27 September in Brussels, Belgium.

Huhtamaki PPL ups its green quotient with rooftop solar power units

Huhtamaki PPL ups its green quotient with rooftop solar power units

The packaging major Huhtamaki PPL (HPPL) is in a process of installing 1.8 megawatt rooftop solar power units at six key manufacturing plants across India.

LitCabs set to disrupt the transit OOH in Mumbai

LitCabs set to disrupt the transit OOH in Mumbai

Four Mumbai youngsters have come up with a start-up to promote backlit advertising on the city’s iconic ‘kaali-peeli’ taxis. In a conversation with Sujith Ail, Siddhartha Shekhar, founding partner of LitCabs shares the journey so far

Boxify increases its efficiency with Picador and KoloRado

Boxify increases its efficiency with Picador and KoloRado

Delhi-based Boxify has invested in Orange O Tec's Kolorado KR3 digital cutter and Picador 8 CAD software for the sample making of packaging products.

Akshara Offset ups quality with Heidelberg SX 74

Akshara Offset ups quality with Heidelberg SX 74

Thiruvananthapuram-based Akshara Offset has installed a Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 74 four-colour press to boost its commercial printing operations.

RS Graphics invests in Esko's Kongsberg and pre-press software

RS Graphics invests in Esko's Kongsberg and pre-press software

Chennai-based RS Graphics, manufacturer of cartons and labels, recently invested in a Kongsberg X Starter digital sample maker and three Esko pre-press software modules.

Fespa 2019: Zund to demonstrate digital cutting expertise

Fespa 2019: Zund to demonstrate digital cutting expertise

Switzerland-based Zund is set to demonstrate a range of digital cutting solutions along with its software capabilities at the Fespa 2019 which is scheduled from 14-17 May 2019 at Munich, Germany.

Rybcal gets production boost at Bhumi World

Rybcal gets production boost at Bhumi World

Rybcal, a manufacturer of automotive graphics labels, moved to a 12,000 sqft facility in Bhumi World Industrial Park, at Mumbai-Nashik highway in the year 2014 from a 3,000 sqft facility located in Thane.

Bhumi World stepping up the print infrastructure in Bhiwandi

Bhumi World stepping up the print infrastructure in Bhiwandi

With over 100 printers blooming inside the Bhiwandi-based Bhumi World industrial park, it is set to become one of the biggest print hub of Maharashtra. In this segment, three converters share their experience of operating inside the Bhumi World

Picture Gallery: A railway station that looks like an art gallery

Picture Gallery: A railway station that looks like an art gallery

The Indian Railways is about station bookshops and station masters to locomotive types and the workings of the various gauges. In this Picture Gallery, PrintWeek India shares glimpses of Central Railway's Thakurli Station. Photographs by Sujith Ail who feels it is one way to preserve our historical heritage

Shriranga Sudhakara: Digital-OOH expected to take a larger share of the OOH media

Shriranga Sudhakara: Digital-OOH expected to take a larger share of the OOH media

With an audience reach of over 130 million a month, Bengaluru-based Vyoma Media has become one of the renowned companies among the digital OOH segment. In a conversation with Sujith Ail, Shriranga Sudhakara, founder of Vyoma Media explains the potential digital medium holds in the Indian OOH market.

Mumbai’s startup lights up the city with mobile OOH on taxis

Mumbai’s startup lights up the city with mobile OOH on taxis

Mumbai-based startup LitCabs has launched mobile OOH service provider offering advertising solutions for brands on Mumbai’s kaali-peeli taxis.

Sale to Montagu complete, Kodak’s flexo arm rebrands as Miraclon

Sale to Montagu complete, Kodak’s flexo arm rebrands as Miraclon

Kodak has completed the sale of its flexo business to Montagu Private Equity in a deal which was finally valued at USD 340-million.

Line O Matic Bolt RB104 exercise book making machine

Line O Matic Bolt RB104 exercise book making machine

Ahmedabad-based Line O Matic was among the highest business making companies at the recently concluded PrintPack India 2019. Sujith Ail investigates

Xeikon launches energy-efficient Panther DuraCure curing technology

Xeikon launches energy-efficient Panther DuraCure curing technology

Xeikon has applied to patent its Panther DuraCure UV curing technology for use with Xeikon PantherCure UV inks. According to Xeikon, the Panther DuraCure curing technology is a technique of achieving optimal gloss effects in all colours, as well as ultimate durability for multiple applications across multiple sectors.

Media Expo Mumbai 2019 pulls off record visitor attendance

Media Expo Mumbai 2019 pulls off record visitor attendance

The 44th edition Media Expo Mumbai 2019 set a new visitor record of 15,221 visitors, a 24% growth in the overall visitor count and 22% growth in the overall exhibition space.

AsiaCoat 2019: Corob highlights Novaflow ink dispensing systems

AsiaCoat 2019: Corob highlights Novaflow ink dispensing systems

At the Asia Coat exhibition, a tradeshow for printing ink manufacturers held in the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from 26-28 March 2019, Italy-based suppliers of tinting equipment for the paints and coatings industry, Corob, showcased Novaflow ink dispensing ink systems.

Picture Gallery: Nine glorious events of 2019

Picture Gallery: Nine glorious events of 2019

In this Picture Gallery, PrintWeek India shares glimpses from the nine printing and packaging events that happened in the first quarter of 2019

Sai Paks to consolidate all its operations under one roof

Sai Paks to consolidate all its operations under one roof

Chinchwad-based Sai Enterprises has merged with Sai Paks, and will now function as a single entity.

Hetul Thakkar: In retail space, the major challenge is finding skilled professionals

Hetul Thakkar: In retail space, the major challenge is finding skilled professionals

In a conversation with the PrintWeek India team during In-Store Asia 2019 in Mumbai, Hetul Thakkar, founder, Gallant Printing Solutions, shares his views on retail space trends.

In-Store Asia 2019: HG Graphics highlights 23 years of retail expertise

In-Store Asia 2019: HG Graphics highlights 23 years of retail expertise

New Delhi-based HG Graphics showcased an array of POP solutions and its 3D printing capabilities at the In-Store Asia 2019.

In-Store Asia 2019: Brandmark showcases interactive POP solutions

In-Store Asia 2019: Brandmark showcases interactive POP solutions

Mumbai-based Brandmark Solutions showcased a range of innovative POP (point of purchase) solutions and also explained the trends happening in the retail industry during In-Store Asia 2019.

In-Store Asia 2019: Azure Press focuses on integrating latest technologies

In-Store Asia 2019: Azure Press focuses on integrating latest technologies

At In-Store Asia 2019, the trade show for retail resources and investments in store design, VM and in-store marketing, Delhi-NCR-based Azure Press highlighted endless possibilities of polycarbonate in the retail market.

In-Store Convention: The design and retail partnership needs to be collaborative

In-Store Convention: The design and retail partnership needs to be collaborative

The conference was hosted alongside the 12th edition of In-Store Asia (ISA) in partnership with EuroShop, Messe Düsseldorf.

In-Store Asia 2019 opens on 14 March

In-Store Asia 2019 opens on 14 March

The 12th edition of In-Store Asia (ISA) in partnership with with EuroShop, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, the world’s leading retail fair for all investment needs in the retail sector, is set to open tomorrow at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai.

Fujifilm Sericol innovation centre completes one year

Fujifilm Sericol innovation centre completes one year

Fujifilm Sericol which opened the doors of its new innovation centre in Febrary 2018 has completed one year. The innovation hub which has been billed as the centrepiece of a push to forge ahead a print transformation looks at all types of screen printing applications like stencil making, four-colour UV and solvent graphic printing, textile printing, decal and industrial printing.

MMS Lifetime Award for Line O Matic's Uday Patel

MMS Lifetime Award for Line O Matic's Uday Patel

Uday Patel, founder and chairman, Line O Matic was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award 2019 by the Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS) at a glittering ceremony at the Sahara Star in Mumbai. Gautam Thakur, chairman, Saraswat Co-operative Bank, and the chief guest for the event, handed over the Award to Patel, said, "The real take away from this event should be that there should be a focused strategy for development like Uday Patel has shown with his company Line O Matic."

Media Expo 2019: Colorjet launches Vulcan 3200 LED UV printer

Media Expo 2019: Colorjet launches Vulcan 3200 LED UV printer

New Delhi- based Colorjet launched LED UV wide-format printer Vulcan 3200 and upgraded version Polo HQ.

Media Expo 2019: Fujifilm clinch the deal for Tamil Nadu’s first Acuity LED 3200R

Media Expo 2019: Fujifilm clinch the deal for Tamil Nadu’s first Acuity LED 3200R

Calicut-based Algebra Colours have invested in the Fujifilm Acuity LED 3200R wide-format printer for its Coimbatore unit. This takes Acuity LED 3200R count to 15 across India after its launch at Media Expo Delhi 2018.

Media Expo 2019: HP launches R series Latex printers

Media Expo 2019: HP launches R series Latex printers

HP India has launched a hybrid Latex printer under the R series at the Media Expo 2019, Mumbai. As the R series is a hybrid wide-format printer, it’s capable of printing on rigid as well as flexible substrates.

Pragati Offset to buy Sampo print inspection kit from Sergusa

Pragati Offset to buy Sampo print inspection kit from Sergusa

Hyderabad-based Pragati Offset, has chosen Mumbai based Sergusa Solutions Sampo print inspection and proofing kit during the recently concluded PrintPack India exhibition.

Picture Gallery: Ugly Indian making Bengaluru streets beautiful

Picture Gallery: Ugly Indian making Bengaluru streets beautiful

In this photo series, Lekshmy Harikumar, volunteer at Ugly Indian, shares glimpses from her recent contribution in beautifying the streets of Bengaluru through art.

Shenso secures multiple deals for Rogler software across India

Shenso secures multiple deals for Rogler software across India

Shenso, a joint venture of Daya and Sodhisons showcased Rogler ERP MIS software at the PrintPack 2019 and has completed multiple installations across India.

MMS Printer’s Day Celebrations on 2 March

MMS Printer’s Day Celebrations on 2 March

On the occasion of Printers’ Day Celebrations, Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS) will felicitate Line O Matic’s Uday Patel with the Lifetime Achievement Award (LTA) for his company's manufacturing clout in exercise notebook machinery range which includes fully automatic exercise book machine, shrink wrapping machine.

Print China themed on intelligent manufacturing

Print China themed on intelligent manufacturing

Print China also known as the fourth International Printing Technology Exhibition of China (Guangdong) is scheduled from 9 to 13 April, 2019 at Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Centre, Dongguan, China.

Pamex gains momentum at PrintPack

Pamex gains momentum at PrintPack

Pamex, the International Exhibition on Printing and Allied Machinery Industries, made its presence felt at the recently held PrintPack 2019. Pamex, the international exhibition on printing and allied machinery industries, is scheduled from 6 to 9 January 2020 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The event is organised by All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), in association with Print-Packaging.com.

Ahmednagar’s Digital Print System & Solutions swears by WB@2500 binder

Ahmednagar’s Digital Print System & Solutions swears by WB@2500 binder

When this scribe spoke to Vineet Chhajed of Digital Print System & Solutions, a book printing specialist in Ahmednagar, the company was producing an odd-sized book for an export customer on its newly acquired WB@2500 perfect binder, manufactured and supplied by Impel-Welbound.

Media Expo to host inaugural conference

Media Expo to host inaugural conference

Media Expo 2019 Mumbai scheduled from 21 February (Thursday) to 23 February (Saturday) will have top brands exhibiting at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. In addition, Messe Frankfurt the organisers of the show will host the first edition of the Signage, Outdoor Advertising - Technology and Innovation’ conference which will be hosted on 21-22 February 2019 at Hall 3, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

PrintPack 2019: Mohali-based Savitar Graphics gets Excel’s Maxima die-cutter

PrintPack 2019: Mohali-based Savitar Graphics gets Excel’s Maxima die-cutter

Ahmedabad-based Excel Machinery sold the on-show EXB 35 Maxima die-cutter to Mohali’s Savitar Graphics who has recently ventured into packaging business. This is Excel’s 208th Maxima EXB 35 die-cutter installation in India.

PrintPack 2019: Java unveils HP Indigo-certified Invercote MetalPrint

PrintPack 2019: Java unveils HP Indigo-certified Invercote MetalPrint

Mumbai-based Java Paper Group launched the HP Indigo-certified Invercote MetalPrint at the PrintPack 2019. At the show, the Metalprint was printed on the HP’s latest digital press HP Indigo 12000 HD.

PrintPack 2019 Stall of the Day: Kodak

PrintPack 2019 Stall of the Day: Kodak

The Kodak stall located in Hall 5 Stall C15 stands tall among the others with its red Kodak logo pillar against the backdrop of bright yellow. With most of the stalls in white and blue at the expo, Kodak’s brand colour yellow with red logo make them stand apart.

PrintPack 2019: Veepee Graphic Solutions invests in Kodak Flexcel NX

PrintPack 2019: Veepee Graphic Solutions invests in Kodak Flexcel NX

Bengaluru-based Veepee Graphic Soutions, the winner of Pre-Press Company of the Year 2018 at PrintWeek India Awards, has invested in a Kodak Flexcel Wide 4260 with Kodak Prinergy Screening Tower system at the PrintPack 2019.

PrintPack 2019: Emerging Graphics seals multiple deals

PrintPack 2019: Emerging Graphics seals multiple deals

Navi Mumbai-based Emerging Graphics sealed multiple deals of Iecho digital-cutter, EngView CAD software, and PaSharp pre-press software.

Stall of the Day: PaperSmiths

Stall of the Day: PaperSmiths

PaperSmiths at Hall 14 Stall K103 used packaging boxes made of fluorescent coloured paper to make its presence felt. The stall also featured an wooden frame reminiscent of wooden cartons, plus bright green covering on the wall and on the floor. In all, the stall was a study in contrast and a display of minimalist showcase.

PrintPack 2019: Stall of the Day: PaperSmiths

PrintPack 2019: Stall of the Day: PaperSmiths

PaperSmiths at Hall 14 Stall K103 used packaging boxes made of fluorescent coloured paper to make its presence felt. The stall also featured an wooden frame reminiscent of wooden cartons, plus bright green covering on the wall and on the floor. In all, the stall was a study in contrast and a display of minimalist showcase.

PrintPack 2019: Orange O Tec highlights Picador software, KoloRado digital cutter

PrintPack 2019: Orange O Tec highlights Picador software, KoloRado digital cutter

Surat-based Orange O Tec demonstrated the France-based CAD software Picador and KoloRado digital cutter at PrintPack India 2019. The company also launched the Colorix Sub Pro II direct-to-textile eight-colour dye-sublimation.

PrintPack 2019: Zund showcases its modular digital cutting table S3 M800

PrintPack 2019: Zund showcases its modular digital cutting table S3 M800

Switzerland-based Zund highlighted the 1.3x0.8-m Zund digital cutting table at the six-day PrintPack India 2019.

PrintPack 2019 Stall of the Day: Sangeeta Poly Pack

PrintPack 2019 Stall of the Day: Sangeeta Poly Pack

In the year’s most anticipated exhibition, with more than 480 exhibitors vying for attention, each finding innovative ways to make a point, Mumbai’s Sangeeta Poly Pack goes for a simple but effective way to stand out — the colours of the rainbow.

PrintPack 2019: Line O Matic launches Spiral-Wiro book binding machine

PrintPack 2019: Line O Matic launches Spiral-Wiro book binding machine

Ahmedabad-based Line O Matic, the pioneers in exercise book-making machines, launched multiple machines at PrintPack India 2019. Among the launches were Spiral-Wiro book binding machine, Bolt RB104 Max - upgraded version of Bolt RB104 automatic exercise book making machine and SWM 100 shrink wrapping machine.

Bobst launches augmented reality customer assistance service

Bobst launches augmented reality customer assistance service

Bobst, suppliers of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers, recently announced the launch of ‘Helpline Plus AR’. According to Bobst, this is the first ever remote assistance service in the packaging industry to incorporate a smart headset with augmented reality (AR) glasses.

Videojet 1860 CIJ gets a Scan2Run functionality upgrade

Videojet 1860 CIJ gets a Scan2Run functionality upgrade

Videojet Technologies, specialist in coding, marking and printing solutions, has introduced an optional Scan2Run functionality for the Videojet 1860 continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer.

PrintPack 2019: Mital International to launch Versatile range of feeders

PrintPack 2019: Mital International to launch Versatile range of feeders

New Delhi-based Mital International will launch Versatile range of feeders: VF-300 and VF-15.

Print Summit 2019: Productivity with a KBA press

Print Summit 2019: Productivity with a KBA press

Sascha Fischer, head of KBA product management and key account manager in Europe shared a slide early in his presentation about the recent technology developments at the two hundred year old KBA. The list was staggering. It included: substrate packages mid format; VaryDry LED-UV dryers and LED-UV ink ducts; QualiTronic Next Generation with PrintCheck and PDFCheck; substrate packages large format; unbent plates; plate changing times in all formats; optimised CX large format inclusive of delivery, dryer and production speeds; two-step activation of dampening unit; extended gamut printing; ErgoTronic AutoRun and Rapida LiveApp family.

Print Summit 2019: How to break the vicious cycle of over-demanding customer

Print Summit 2019: How to break the vicious cycle of over-demanding customer

At the 13th edition of Print Summit, organised by BMPA, Inder Kumar Arora of Chanakya Mudrak narrated his journey in print and advises printers to overcome the vicious cycle of over-demanding customer.

Print Summit 2019: Think creatively with coatings, says Don Newberry

Print Summit 2019: Think creatively with coatings, says Don Newberry

Don Newberry, senior marketing manager at ICP Industrial, spoke about glossier margins — innovations in packaging through coatings. At the outset, he mentioned the various techniques which are prevalent today. These are: strike through smooth contrast; drip off effect (contrast and tactile); movement effects; glitters and pearlescent; tactile / haptic and finally, soft touch, sand/ grit, raised. Other than highlighting the special features, one tip he shared with the audience was: operators can guarantee a reduction of coat weight by utilising different anilox roller technologies without compromise of performance attributes.

Print Summit 2019: How to disrupt and succeed

Print Summit 2019: How to disrupt and succeed

Print Summit 2019 was underway with a riveting talk by Henrik Müller-Hansen, CEO and founder, Gelato about disruption in the print industry and what it looks like in the future.

PrintPack 2019: Vig Graphics to highlight automatic flute laminator

PrintPack 2019: Vig Graphics to highlight automatic flute laminator

Haryana-based suppliers and manufacturers of printing and packaging machinery, Vig Graphics will highlight its made in India three-ply and five-ply automatic flute laminator during PrintPack 2019.

PrintPack 2019: MGE India to showcase Benford Dual UV systems

PrintPack 2019: MGE India to showcase Benford Dual UV systems

The UK-based manufacturer of print ancillary equipment, MGE Group will showcase its partner Benford UV’s Dual UV drying systems during PrintPack 2019.

PrintPack 2019: Toyo Ink Arets to showcase UV offset curing inks

PrintPack 2019: Toyo Ink Arets to showcase UV offset curing inks

At the trade show, Toyo Ink Arets will showcase texture matt and gloss, and UV offset curing inks, its highest selling products of the packaging segment.

PrintPack 2019: Pan Graphics to highlight offset, post-press machinery

PrintPack 2019: Pan Graphics to highlight offset, post-press machinery

Mumbai-based suppliers of pre-owned printing machines, Pan Graphics Machinery, will highlight sheetfed offset, web offset, and post-press machinery during PrintPack 2019.

PrintPack 2019: Arihant to display foils from ITW specialty films

PrintPack 2019: Arihant to display foils from ITW specialty films

Arihant International will showcase its flagship ITW specialty films, Korea and will launch cold foil, pigment foil, and glass foil during PrintPack 2019.

PrintPack 2019: Print-O-Graph to demonstrate Rapido software for job monitoring

PrintPack 2019: Print-O-Graph to demonstrate Rapido software for job monitoring

Print-O-Graph, the manufacturer of spares and consumables for sheetfed offset machines, will demonstrate the software Rapido during PrintPack 2019.

PrintPack 2019: Franstek to showcase a range of conveyor belts

PrintPack 2019: Franstek to showcase a range of conveyor belts

Franstek, an affiliate company of Italian-based Chiorino, will showcase various belts used in the printing and packaging industry at PrintPack 2019.

PrintPack 2019: Anucool to highlight cooling system for flexo presses

PrintPack 2019: Anucool to highlight cooling system for flexo presses

Anucool will highlight the Flexochill cooling system for flexo presses and Chillmate with pH conductivity metre and doser during PrintPack 2019.

PrintPack 2019: OnPrintShop to showcase latest version of its W2P software

PrintPack 2019: OnPrintShop to showcase latest version of its W2P software

Ahmedabad-based OnPrintShop will demonstrate the latest version of its flagship web-to-print and print order management solution Web2Print Platinum.

PrintPack 2019: Vinsak to launch Bravo screen unit on Lombardi Synchroline

PrintPack 2019: Vinsak to launch Bravo screen unit on Lombardi Synchroline

Vinsak’s 112 sqm PrintPack stand will showcase a host of printing and post-printing machines for producing short-run flexible packaging, labels, lamitubes, and cartons.

PrintPack 2019: Ample’s stand to host a battery of post-press and rigid box kit

PrintPack 2019: Ample’s stand to host a battery of post-press and rigid box kit

New Delhi-based Ample Graphics will have six machines running live at its PrintPack stand.This includes Tiancen Machinery’s hot knife dry lamination machine – KFM 106MC; Lishunyuan Machinery’s automatic rigid box line; Haoxing Machinery’s automatic window patching machine with V-notch and paper straw making line; envelope making machine; and automatic folder-gluer.

PrintPack 2019: HP to showcase Indigo 12000 HD

PrintPack 2019: HP to showcase Indigo 12000 HD

With 437sqm floorspace, HP has the second biggest booth at PrintPack wherein the manufacturer will showcase the new HP Indigo 12000 HD. This digital press, according to HP, features HDFM screening that helps deliver smoother, sharper print for highly detailed images.

PrintPack 2019: TechNova to demonstrate Duplo and promote TIE

PrintPack 2019: TechNova to demonstrate Duplo and promote TIE

TechNova will showcase a range printing solutions and will promote its soon to be launched TIE - TechNova Imaging EcoSystem, an attempt to offer its customers a unified experience beyond products and services during PrintPack 2019.

PrintPack 2019: Vivid to highlight its range of printing chemicals, screen emulsions

PrintPack 2019: Vivid to highlight its range of printing chemicals, screen emulsions

Ghaziabad-based Vivid Manufacturing will highlight its range of printing chemicals and screen emulsions during PrintPack 2019.

PrintPack 2019: Emerging Graphics to demonstrate Iecho digital cutter and EngView software

PrintPack 2019: Emerging Graphics to demonstrate Iecho digital cutter and EngView software

Navi Mumbai-based Emerging Graphics will have a live demonstration of Iecho BK1311 digital cutter and hands-on experience of its packaging pre-press software EngView during PrintPack India 2019.

PrintPack 2019: Artize to exhibit an array tooling solutions

PrintPack 2019: Artize to exhibit an array tooling solutions

New Delhi-based Artize Die Makers will showcase an array of dies and toolings that are designed to help carton converters improve quality and productivity of the die-cutting operation. This includes toolings for die-cutting, stripping, embossing, foiling, special effects like texture, 3D, and Flip-Flop among other things.

PrintPack 2019: Manroland Goss to highlight its combined capabilities

PrintPack 2019: Manroland Goss to highlight its combined capabilities

The two web offset machine manufacturing companies Manroland and Goss, which underwent merger recently will showcase their combined expertise and product offerings at PrintPack.

PrintPack 2019: Komori to demonstrate GL437 and Enthrone 429

PrintPack 2019: Komori to demonstrate GL437 and Enthrone 429

Komori India will conduct live demonstrations of GL437 four-colour plus coater press and a four-colour Enthrone 429.

PrintPack 2019: Vijaya Grafiks to introduce braille embossing system

PrintPack 2019: Vijaya Grafiks to introduce braille embossing system

Automatic carton folder-gluers – Eco model and Veenine - for straight and lock bottom cartons will be the star attractions at Vijaya Grafiks PrintPack stand.

PrintPack 2019: APL to showcase AMS LED UV curing systems

PrintPack 2019: APL to showcase AMS LED UV curing systems

APL Machinery will demonstrate the LED UV XP 9 curing systems manufactured by Air Motion Systems during the six days of the show.

Bizongo re-boots its packaging version

Bizongo re-boots its packaging version

Aniket Deb, co-founder and CEO at Bizongo is clear that his company is eyeing the USD50 bn packaging ecosystem in India - and the USD1 trillion global packaging industry, worldwide. India’s largest one-stop packaging platform was in the news because it launched a new logo, plus it underwent a brand revamp for its solutions. Be it: Procure Live, Design Square and Partner Hub. Deb stated, the idea was to be seen as not just a startup in the packaging market but as an one-stop shop for everything related to packaging. Deb felt the new identity communicates this.

Watch PrintWeek India Awards 2018 on BTVi

Watch PrintWeek India Awards 2018 on BTVi

If you missed the tenth edition of PrintWeek India Awards 2018 in Mumbai on 29 November, you can now enjoy the evening from the comforts of your home, as BTVi (Business Television India) will broadcast the Award show on 12 and 13 January.

Those Incredible Winners and How They Won

Those Incredible Winners and How They Won

Sujith Ail, who championed the PrintWeek India Awards interacts with six (of the ten) first-time Award winners and finds out how they will celebrate with their teams and what made them bag a Prism

Vasai’s Print Fine invests in Maxima die-cutter

Vasai’s Print Fine invests in Maxima die-cutter

Print Fine’s Nitin Dani started his career in the printing industry as an employee in 1984 and set up his own unit in 1991. Initially the focus was commercial jobs which also included labels and stickers. In 1999, Dani shifted to the packaging business.

Macro Media eases its soft-signage operations with Zund cutting table

Macro Media eases its soft-signage operations with Zund cutting table

Hyderabad-based Macro Media Media Digital Imaging has recently invested in a Zund G3 3XL 3200. It has opted for the largest working area of 3210 mm x 3200 mm, using laser module for the cutting operation.

Pamex gears up for 2020

Pamex gears up for 2020

Pamex, the international exhibition on printing and allied machinery industries, is scheduled from 6 to 9 January 2020 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The event is organised by All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), in association with Print-Packaging.com.

Vasai’s Fancy Pack shifts to automation with Maxima

Vasai’s Fancy Pack shifts to automation with Maxima

Vasai-based fancy Pack has invested in a Excel Machinery’s flagship machine Maxima die-cutter.

Heidelberg sets up innovation centre for digital printing

Heidelberg sets up innovation centre for digital printing

Heidelberg has set up a new innovation centre ‘open for innovation’ at its Wiesloch-Walldorf site in Germany. The innovation centre is focused on promoting industrial digital printing, smart print shop, and digital business models.

Labelexpo 2018: S Kumar sells two Zonten eight-colour flexo press at Labelexpo

Labelexpo 2018: S Kumar sells two Zonten eight-colour flexo press at Labelexpo

Ahmedabad-based S Kumar Multi Products, a part of S Kumar Group and a distributor for China-based Zonten label printing and converting equipments has sold two eight-colour Zonten flexo label presses to Ludhiana –based Indian Labels and Kochi-based Oasis Labels.

Tetra Pak and Veolia pledge to recycle all beverage carton components

Tetra Pak and Veolia pledge to recycle all beverage carton components

Tetra Pak has joined forces with Veolia, a resource management company to recycle all components of used beverage cartons collected within the European Union by 2025.

ColorJet appoints Digital Hires for Spain and Portugal market

ColorJet appoints Digital Hires for Spain and Portugal market

ColorJet India, manufacturer of wide format inkjet digital printers, has recently appointed Digital Hires from Spain, as their distributor in the markets of Spain and Portugal.

Campaign India’s coffee-table  A List on Sona’s specialty paper

Campaign India’s coffee-table A List on Sona’s specialty paper

The A List 2018, Campaign’s definitive list of the most influential marketers, agency executives and media veterans in India was out in a refreshing new format to a rousing reception from India’s advertising, media and marketing fraternity.

Labelexpo 2018: Baldwin to showcase Guardian RTM inspection system

Labelexpo 2018: Baldwin to showcase Guardian RTM inspection system

Baldwin Vision Solutions will showcase for the first time the Guardian RTM, a new real-time quality monitoring and reporting tool for the Guardian PQV advanced 100% print inspection.

Labelexpo 2018: Asahi to endorse water-washable flexographic plate

Labelexpo 2018: Asahi to endorse water-washable flexographic plate

The water-washable flexographic plate is on the Labelexpo India agenda for Asahi Photoproducts.

Labelexpo 2018: Bobst to demonstrate M5 flexo label press

Labelexpo 2018: Bobst to demonstrate M5 flexo label press

At the Labelexpo India 2018, Bobst will showcase live demonstrations of M5 inline UV flexo press. It is an inline UV flexo and multi-process production line that can print and convert in a single pass a variety of substrates, including paper and filmic self-adhesive stock, glossy paper from 60 to 100gsm, light cardboard up to 300gsm, PVC, BOPP, PET, PA unsupported films from 12 microns, alu-foil from 20 microns, and lamitube.

Labelexpo 2018: BST Eltromat to demonstrate TubeScan inspection system

Labelexpo 2018: BST Eltromat to demonstrate TubeScan inspection system

On BST’s booth, visitors can experience live demonstrations of TubeScan 100% defect detection system for narrow web applications.

Labelexpo 2018: Finsys to highlight user-friendly ERP solutions

Labelexpo 2018: Finsys to highlight user-friendly ERP solutions

New Delhi-based ERP specialist, Finsys will demonstrate latest features of its flagship Finsys ERP software for the labels and packaging industry.

Labelexpo 2018: Acme to introduce ‘Made in India’ ceramic anilox rollers

Labelexpo 2018: Acme to introduce ‘Made in India’ ceramic anilox rollers

Ahmedabad-based Acme Rolltech has built the infrastructure required to manufacture ceramic anilox rollers at its Ahmedabad faciltiy. At Labelexpo India 2018, the company will unveil locally manufactured anilox rollers.

Labelexpo 2018: Uflex to introduce label solutions with registered lens

Labelexpo 2018: Uflex to introduce label solutions with registered lens

Uflex is set to highlight labels with registered lens technology and screen printing at Labelexpo India 2018.

Labelexpo 2018: Avery Dennison sets sight on intelligent packaging

Labelexpo 2018: Avery Dennison sets sight on intelligent packaging

At the Labelexpo 2018, the ‘Pioneering Change’ theme of Avery Dennison will focus on innovations in functional, sustainable and intelligent packaging.