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.
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 Packaging specialises in manufacturing duplex and e-flute cartons for sweets, ice-creams, and liquor among others.
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.
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 Photoproducts, manufacturer of flexographic photopolymer plates, has confirmed its presence at Labelexpo Europe, scheduled from 24 to 27 September in Brussels, Belgium.
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.
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
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.
Thiruvananthapuram-based Akshara Offset has installed a Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 74 four-colour press to boost its commercial printing operations.
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.
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, 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.
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
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
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-based startup LitCabs has launched mobile OOH service provider offering advertising solutions for brands on Mumbai’s kaali-peeli taxis.
Kodak has completed the sale of its flexo business to Montagu Private Equity in a deal which was finally valued at USD 340-million.
Ahmedabad-based Line O Matic was among the highest business making companies at the recently concluded PrintPack India 2019. Sujith Ail investigates
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.
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.
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.
In this Picture Gallery, PrintWeek India shares glimpses from the nine printing and packaging events that happened in the first quarter of 2019
Chinchwad-based Sai Enterprises has merged with Sai Paks, and will now function as a single entity.
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.
New Delhi-based HG Graphics showcased an array of POP solutions and its 3D printing capabilities at the In-Store Asia 2019.
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.
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.
The conference was hosted alongside the 12th edition of In-Store Asia (ISA) in partnership with EuroShop, Messe Düsseldorf.
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 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.
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."
New Delhi- based Colorjet launched LED UV wide-format printer Vulcan 3200 and upgraded version Polo HQ.
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.
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.
Hyderabad-based Pragati Offset, has chosen Mumbai based Sergusa Solutions Sampo print inspection and proofing kit during the recently concluded PrintPack India exhibition.
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, a joint venture of Daya and Sodhisons showcased Rogler ERP MIS software at the PrintPack 2019 and has completed multiple installations across India.
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 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, 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Navi Mumbai-based Emerging Graphics sealed multiple deals of Iecho digital-cutter, EngView CAD software, and PaSharp pre-press software.
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.
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.
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.
Switzerland-based Zund highlighted the 1.3x0.8-m Zund digital cutting table at the six-day PrintPack India 2019.
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.
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, 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 Technologies, specialist in coding, marking and printing solutions, has introduced an optional Scan2Run functionality for the Videojet 1860 continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer.
New Delhi-based Mital International will launch Versatile range of feeders: VF-300 and VF-15.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The UK-based manufacturer of print ancillary equipment, MGE Group will showcase its partner Benford UV’s Dual UV drying systems during PrintPack 2019.
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.
Mumbai-based suppliers of pre-owned printing machines, Pan Graphics Machinery, will highlight sheetfed offset, web offset, and post-press machinery during PrintPack 2019.
Arihant International will showcase its flagship ITW specialty films, Korea and will launch cold foil, pigment foil, and glass foil during PrintPack 2019.
Print-O-Graph, the manufacturer of spares and consumables for sheetfed offset machines, will demonstrate the software Rapido during PrintPack 2019.
Franstek, an affiliate company of Italian-based Chiorino, will showcase various belts used in the printing and packaging industry at PrintPack 2019.
Anucool will highlight the Flexochill cooling system for flexo presses and Chillmate with pH conductivity metre and doser during PrintPack 2019.
Ahmedabad-based OnPrintShop will demonstrate the latest version of its flagship web-to-print and print order management solution Web2Print Platinum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ghaziabad-based Vivid Manufacturing will highlight its range of printing chemicals and screen emulsions during PrintPack 2019.
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.
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.
The two web offset machine manufacturing companies Manroland and Goss, which underwent merger recently will showcase their combined expertise and product offerings at PrintPack.
Komori India will conduct live demonstrations of GL437 four-colour plus coater press and a four-colour Enthrone 429.
Automatic carton folder-gluers – Eco model and Veenine - for straight and lock bottom cartons will be the star attractions at Vijaya Grafiks PrintPack stand.
APL Machinery will demonstrate the LED UV XP 9 curing systems manufactured by Air Motion Systems during the six days of the show.
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.
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.
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
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.
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, 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-based fancy Pack has invested in a Excel Machinery’s flagship machine Maxima die-cutter.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
The water-washable flexographic plate is on the Labelexpo India agenda for Asahi Photoproducts.
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.
On BST’s booth, visitors can experience live demonstrations of TubeScan 100% defect detection system for narrow web applications.
New Delhi-based ERP specialist, Finsys will demonstrate latest features of its flagship Finsys ERP software for the labels and packaging industry.
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.
Uflex is set to highlight labels with registered lens technology and screen printing at Labelexpo India 2018.
At the Labelexpo 2018, the ‘Pioneering Change’ theme of Avery Dennison will focus on innovations in functional, sustainable and intelligent packaging.