Ronald closes two deals at Pamex
After a strong 2025, the company is entering 2026 with a clear strategic shift. “2025 was a good year for us. We were traditionally into web offset machines, but now we have introduced digital inkjet machines,” said Aditya Gupta, director, Ronald.
28 Jan 2026 | 264 Views | By Sai Deepthi P
Ronald showcased its latest launch of an inkjet digital printer, SpectraForge 330. On day two of Pamex, the company announced sale of the SpectraForge to Milan Digital Prints, Delhi and Arihant Publications.The machine focussed on short-run book printing, has generated significant interest in the market. The move into inkjet is a direct response to market demand. “There is a lot of demand coming in because of short runs. Customers want their books in very short timelines, and that is where inkjet fits perfectly,” he said.
To address this requirement, the company has introduced a high-speed sheet-to-sheet digital inkjet system, positioned as an alternative to traditional roll-based inkjet configurations. Gupta said, “Earlier, people were using roll-to-roll or roll-to-sheet systems, where the investment cost was very high. This is a sheet-to-sheet solution.”
Beyond pricing, Gupta highlighted several operational advantages, “Quality-wise, it is very close to offset. You just load the file and it prints. Only one operator is required to handle the complete machine.” The system also delivers finished book blocks directly, eliminating intermediate steps. “You don’t need to gather. You get a complete book block, which you just wind and cut. Within minutes, the book is ready.”
Launched in November, Ronald has already installed three machines so far, and they are positive that the run will continue in 2026. At Pamex 2026, interest has remained strong. “The enquiries have been very good,” the company said, adding that deal announcements are expected later in the show.
Looking at the broader print mix, Gupta has observed rapid growth in digital printing, while conventional print remains largely stable. “Printing is more or less stagnant, but because of digital, especially for short runs, demand is increasing rapidly.” Short turnaround times, quality consistency and customisation are driving adoption.
Gupta was clear that no single technology is replacing another. “Laser has a different customer base. Inkjet is different. Offset, flexo and gravure all have their own advantages.” Flexo and gravure, he noted, remain dominant in packaging, while the showcased inkjet system is specifically designed for book printing.
On sustainability, the company positioned digital inkjet as a natural step forward. “This digital system is meant specifically for short runs, which reduces waste. That itself is a big change.”
Summing up its Pamex experience, Gupta described the show as positive and productive. “Pamex has been a very good show for us. We are meeting existing clients as well as new customers.”
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