Saravana Graphicss boosts packaging capacity with Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 75

Saravana Graphicss has installed a new Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 75 five colour press, strengthening its ability to handle short-run, high-value packaging jobs, particularly for export markets where turnaround speed and consistent quality are critical.

The new press follows the company’s earlier investment in a Speedmaster SX 74 in 2019, which helped streamline operations and raise print standards across its garment packaging portfolio.

Saravana Graphicss, established by brothers P Saravanan and P Sathish in 2007, specialises in printed cartons, labels, and tags to both domestic and international apparel brands. “With the new installation of the new CX 72, we have positioned ourselves as a key supplier in the global garment packaging chain, balancing 60% domestic and 40% export demand,” said Saravanan, managing director of the company.

The company serves the apparel industry with an extensive range of products, including barcode tags, garment boxes, size strips, stickers, fusing labels, and satin and taffeta printed labels.

According to Saravanan, the Speedmaster CX 75 gives Saravana Graphicss the flexibility to handle a wide range of substrates and applications while improving turnaround times and reducing waste. “It’s a smart investment for our future,” said Saravanan. “The press runs at speeds of up to 15,000 sheets per hour and can handle substrates from 0.03- to 0.6-mm, which perfectly fits our garment packaging needs, from lightweight labels to rigid cartons. The AutoPlate Pro and Intellistart 3 systems make job changeovers faster, while the Prinect Press Center gives us tighter colour control and consistency, which is crucial when supplying export clients.”

The company’s sister concerns, Varnam Printers and Texas Labels, add capacity in commercial printing and garment labelling, helping the group offer end-to-end packaging and branding support for fashion clients. 

Saravanan credited Heidelberg’s local service support as a decisive factor. “One of the reasons we continue to invest in Heidelberg is the dependable service team in India. Their technical support is prompt, professional, and always available when we need it. That gives us the confidence to push boundaries and take on more complex jobs,” he explained.

The company plans to continue investing in technology and training to meet rising demand for faster, sustainable, and higher-quality garment packaging across global markets. “This investment signals our intent to evolve from a print supplier into a comprehensive solution provider for the fashion and garment industry, combining automation, flexibility, and trusted craftsmanship.”