23 print CEOs in the hot seat

To beat the competition, one requires stability and reliability of a press, accuracy of the finishing kit, and a keen understanding of the cutting-edge technology.

This could be a daunting prospect. We picked 23 print companies, which have, with their investments revitalised the firm’s fortunes.

Click on the caption to read what they have to say.

24 Jul 2015 | By PrintWeek India

The Goels of Any Graphics say the Kongsberg is a sound machine serving the dual purpose of both sample making and production with utmost perfection

Bharuch-based Yamir Packaging has achieved a production record of 80,000 in a day with the Maxima Exb 35

Sandeep Bhutani of Colourmate Digital

"We are able to clock over 20,000 sheets in an eight-hour shift with the EXB 35," says Samir Dayal of Pune's Dayal & Associates

The ITC team saves time and cost by producing prototypes

Kapil Roongta of Vasai-based Okay Papers Products says, the Bobst kit synchronises the offset output to folder-gluer speed and hence throughput is achieved

"The Kongsberg delivers excellent creasing and cutting," says Haresh Mehta of Jayna Packaging

Kundli-based RS Print Solutions produces 55,000 sheets in a 12-hour operation on the Novacut 106E

Ramesh Kejriwal of Parksons Packaging says, "With the Kongsberg we achieve customer delight and improved product efficiency

Jiten Shadija of Shiv Offset says, given the excellent productivity and quality, he expects the Bobst machines to serve the company for 35 years

"The industry is moving towards automation. With the Maxima kit, we have an edge over our competitors," says Amit Dwivedi. Dwivedi is a partner at Shree Nijanand Graphics

"We dedicate Ambition for committed supplies," says Rai Shree Pack Containers based out of Vasai

For JC Graphics, MetPET cartons is the future of packaging. JC’s director Karunakar tells us that JC is ready to conquer the world with the new Heidelberg UV press

Bikash Niyogi of Niyogi Offset says the reliability of the Rapida 105 has kept his company competitive in the book printing market

Surender Baniwal of Impact Promotions in Delhi says LED UV offers distinctive advantages over conventional UV process by being eco-friendly, which according to him, is the need of the day

New Delhi's Alpha Printers produced five lakh cartons with crash lock bottom and pasting of tobacco 8up die in three days."

Sunil Ambasana (r) of Gujarat Printers says the Enthrone's quick turnaround time

Ahmedabad's Legriffe Offset is a commercial printer, who has invested in UV/HUV configuration to cater to very high quality printing

Shiv Offset, based in Indore, with its focus on the pharma market has emerged a leader in Madhya Pradesh

In New Delhi, Sangat Printers enjoys the title of 'A king of food packaging'. The company has its focus set right on the packaging segment

Earlier last year, Surat's Printwell Offset invested in a Komori Enthrone 429 to cater to the catalogue market for textile business

Customising its offering to the needs of Haridwar, Omega has earlier this year brought home a Komori LS432. Omega feels the 24x32inch size is ideal for business in Haridwar