Yashwant and Rohit Bhandari: 3D printing is changing the world

Based in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Bhandari Printcity’s work includes manufacturing stationery items and commercial printing. The company caters to customers in Rajasthan for markets such as books, magazines, calendars and other stationery items.

17 Jun 2020 | By PrintWeek Team

Yashwant and Rohit Bhandari of Bhandari Printcity, Jodhpur

Q: How did you stay in touch with your staff during the lockdown?
We have total strength of 60. We constantly keep in touch with them 24/7 via mobile.

Q: Describe the work your firm does
We are stationary manufacturer and commercial printers.

Q: One top job that built your reputation...
Government orders and specialised calendars.

Q: One compliment from a customer...
Innovation.

Q: Which territories do you serve?
We serve mostly in Rajasthan.

Q: Which type of markets do you serve?
Books, magazines, calendars and stationery.

Q: What equipment do you run?
Five-colour RMGT 9 Series (25x36) with Coater UV Press, four-colour Ryobi 754A (23x31) press, four-colour Ryobi 684A press, Mitsubishi 28x40 3DP press, Heidelberg SM102, BasysPrint and many more.

Q: The first kit you will invest in 2020/2021...
Post-press.

Q: What’s the USP of your factory operations?
Everything under one roof and in-house.

Q: Something out-of-the box that print can do, which could benefit the planet...
3D printing is changing the world with complex output, times saving and lower carbon footprint.

Q: Your proudest achievement...
Installing a slew of new technologies such as RMGT, BasysPrint, automatic dry lamination and shifting to our own campus.

Q: Where do you see print in your city in five years’ time?
Due to Covid-19, print industry is going through turbulent times, but the future is bright.

Trivia Time

One trivia about Jodhpur’s history...
Also known as the Blue City, Jodhpur is a famous tourist destination and home of Ravana’s wife Mandodari.

Bhandari’s favourite song during the lockdown...
There are many.