AVG gets AccurioPress for in-house short-run printing

Karnal-based AVG Print recently invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4080, which has been running on the company shopfloor since July 2023.  
    
Vishal Bhutani of AVG Print said, “We invested in the AccurioPress C4080 to address our growing requirement for high-quality, short-run print jobs. Before that, we had to outsource such work, which led to delays and inconsistent quality. The C4080 has helped us bring this segment in-house, allowing us to offer premium results comparable to offset printing, especially for quick turnaround jobs.”

He added, “The Konica Minolta team provided full support during installation and training. Their engineers guided our operators through the setup and ensured that all queries were addressed professionally. We’ve had a great experience with their service team, who are prompt and responsive and usually resolve issues quickly.”

Along with the AccurioPress C4080, the company’s facility is equipped with an extensive lineup of offset printers, including Heidelberg 102 ZP, Adast Polly 566, KBA Performa 74, Heidelberg 2-color SMZ, and Planeta Super Variant 102. It also has a range of finishing equipment, cutting machines, and other pre-press infrastructure to support commercial and packaging print production.

AVG Print & Pack was established in 2001 in Karnal with a focus on offset printing. It began with a single-colour offset machine from Prakash Offset and gradually expanded into screen printing. “Until 2010, our strength was product design and offset production. In 2010, we further diversified our business by expanding into the machinery segment. Today, we specialise in both printing and packaging, offering a wide range of solutions that include labels, mono cartons, and customised packaging materials,” Bhutani said.

AVG Print & Pack is a family-owned enterprise led by three brothers — Vishal Bhutani, Gaurav Bhutani, and Arun Bhutani. Each plays an integral role in business operations and growth.

The company’s primary clientele includes companies in the pesticide and agrochemical sector. “We cater to their specific printing and packaging needs, with a focus on delivering high-quality labels, mono cartons, and other essential packaging materials. Our offerings are customised to meet industry-specific demands, ensuring timely and precise outputs,” Bhutani said.

The team comprises over 70 professionals working across various departments. It has a 5-member design team, 8–9 employees managing administrative operations, 30–35 individuals working in offset printing, and others dedicated to finishing, binding, and logistics. This structured approach ensures seamless coordination and efficient production.

Bhutani said the ROI from the AccurioPress C4080 is progressing steadily. “While the ROI hasn't been fully realised yet — as digital printing is a newer vertical for us compared to our established offset operations — it has already added significant value by reducing dependency on outsourcing short-run jobs. We're confident that with time, and as demand continues to rise, the investment will yield strong returns,” he concluded.