PRESSIdeas January 2018

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Contents FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK.............................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Heidelberg customer opts for third long perfecting press...............................................................................................................................................8 Heidelberg commemorates launch of Speedmaster CX75 in India ........................................................................................................................... 10 7th Manipal Media Congress.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Installations by Printing Machine Solutions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13 X-Rite launches MetaVue VS3200 for plastics, coatings, cosmetics and food......................................................................................................... 14 QIPC-EAE once again teams up with Mecaprint S.L......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Muller Martini takes over Kolbus’ binding and bookline business ............................................................................................................................. 15 IPAMA inks MoU with Label, Corrugation and Screen Printing associations for PRINTPACK INDIA 2019..................................................... 15 QIPC continues to expand in India......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Digital Media India 2018............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Arta Taraz Niavaran to represent QIPC-EAE in Iran............................................................................................................................................................ 17 Major newspaper order for manroland web systems...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Fujifilm at CEIF 2018..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Xerox India appoints Raj Kumar Rishi as Regional GM and MD .................................................................................................................................. 19 Inventory Management and Batch Tracking via smartphone ..................................................................................................................................... 20 HP brings 3D Printing Technology to India.......................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Thomson Press installs India’s first Xeikon 9600................................................................................................................................................................ 23 Xerox and EFI usher in next generation printing .............................................................................................................................................................. 24 HP Design Summit Mumbai attracts over 125 Architects.............................................................................................................................................. 25 KODAK and WENN Digital Partner to launch major blockchain initiative and cryptocurrency........................................................................ 26 Ricoh India files for insolvency ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26 Konica Minolta demonstrates trend setting digital printing solutions at CEIF 2018............................................................................................ 27 Monotech for digital printing and photo business........................................................................................................................................................... 28 FUJIFILM to control Xerox: To take over Xerox in $6.1 billion deal ............................................................................................................................. 29 ScanMould benefits from Rapida RDC 106 high productivity...................................................................................................................................... 30 Sun Chemical introduces SunCure Aspire UV Offset inks .............................................................................................................................................. 31 Taiyo U.V. Servo-driven Flexo press at Regal Creative Products .................................................................................................................................. 31 Cosmo Films: Working their way into specialty films for labels.................................................................................................................................... 32 NBG and Webtech form JV......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 FLEXcon UV Inkjet topcoat technology to further Digital Printing innovation...................................................................................................... 35 Print & Beyond 2018..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Xeikon Café 2018 introduces Academy................................................................................................................................................................................. 36 Opportunities, Challenges and Celebrations!..................................................................................................................................................................... 38 The Pentawards announces UPM Raflatac as its newest sponsor............................................................................................................................... 39 Michelman Innovation Centre for Coatings Is ‘Creating the Future of Packaging’ in India................................................................................ 40 Dow launches game changing fully recyclable polyethylene packaging solution in India............................................................................... 40 Smurfit Kappa’s sustainable fruit packaging led to 50% sales increase.................................................................................................................... 41 Harwal Group orders second Bobst 20SIX CI Flexo Press............................................................................................................................................... 41 Printers will find UV LED Ink experts at Flint Group’s Print UV booth......................................................................................................................... 42 Budget to boost rural spending, says Pankaj Poddar of Cosmo Films ...................................................................................................................... 42 Amcor directly addresses major environmental issue with capability, scale and reach .................................................................................... 43 First scientific tests prove HDPE’s recycling properties................................................................................................................................................... 43 PPS. Imaging makes renewed investment in Xeikon 8500............................................................................................................................................ 44 Mimaki renews dealership with DigiMania......................................................................................................................................................................... 45 New Website: features more interactive and intuitive user experience and fresh corporate look.................................................................. 45 Ban on Flex Banners can render lakhs jobless in Bengaluru.......................................................................................................................................... 46

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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK Dear Readers, In a major industry shake-up – a $6.1 billion deal - FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation and Xerox Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to combine Xerox and their longstanding Fuji Xerox joint venture. Fujifilm will own 50.1% stake of the combined company and the transaction has been unanimously approved by both boards. Another digital industry mega occurrence is Ricoh India filing for insolvency. Other M&A and trade tie-ups include Muller Martini taking over the perfect binding and bookline business from Kolbus; IPAMA inking MoU with Label, Corrugation and Screen Printing associations (including ALPS, ICPMA, SPAI) for PRINTPACK INDIA 2019; and NBG Printographic Machinery Company forming Joint Venture with Webtech Engineering to jointly manufacture and promote Flexo Label presses.

Heidelberg India organized “Celebrating Speedmaster CX 75” in Pune to commemorate the launch of Speedmaster CX75 in India. The seminar also focused on Heidelberg’s patented multi-colour concept, and Prinect press manager, as well as partner products, including Steinemann finishing solutions, Gallus ECS 340 label press and MK diecutting technology.

HP Design Summit Mumbai attracted over 125 Architects and the digital major showcased its latest design technologies in association with ITP Media Group (ITP). It also unveiled its 24-inch DesignJet T830 MFP. At the CEIF 2018 that took place in Mumbai, Fujifilm India showcased its latest range of and innovative line up of products offering photo and print related solutions for consumers and businesses. Customers witnessed Fujifilm’s X Series range of mirrorless cameras, Instax range of instant cameras, first of its kind Wonder Photo Shop Concept, wedding/ personalized album solutions and its wide format printing capabilities. Konica Minolta Business Solutions showcased its top of the line digital printing solutions including Accurio C6100, Bizhub Press C71HC and MGI JetVarnish JV3DS with iFoil-S and introduced Digilaser, GCC UV Flatbed printer, Canon imagePRO 540S large format plotter, Scodix Digital Print Enhancement with Foil effects and various digital finishing solutions etc.

Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC) continues to thrive on the Indian print market. The Dutch specialist in measurement and control systems for the web offset market recently received five new orders from Kolkata region plus one from Bhiwandi-based Print Plus. Thomson Press has become the first operation in the region to invest in a Xeikon 9600. It complements the company’s web and sheet offset capabilities, bringing the high quality its clients demand to shorter runs of books and other publications. New Delhi based Regal Creative Products has installed a Taiyo 10-colour U.V. Flexo Press through Taiyo Kikai’s Indian representative Standard Printers Providers.

In the technology spectrum, HP has announced the commercial availability of its award-winning Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing solution in India.

Imaginarium and Adroitecas have been appointed as resellers of HP’s 3D printing solution in the country. Koenig & Bauer has developed the ProductionApp as a powerful inventory management and batch tracking tool for use on mobile Android devices. The first practical users are already full of praise for the ProductionApp. Besides all this, also read about cryptocurrency by Kodak, Michelman Innovation Centre, article on films and coatings major Cosmo Films and much more from around the global printing and allied industries.

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Heidelberg customer opts for third long perfecting press Long-standing Heidelberg customer DE – G+D Grafik und Druck installs its third long perfecting press in succession.

“Since making the switch from straight presses to long perfecting presses, we now have the third long perfecting press from Heidelberg in succession,” reports Helmut Wünderlich, Managing Director of G+D Grafik und Druck, proudly. Mr. Wünderlich enjoys a long-standing loyal partnership with Heidelberg, and the success proves his decision right. Because the requirement for Heidelberg is to deliver tangible added value with each new investment, like clear competitive advantages in the form of increased productivity and quality.

“The new feeder means that in most cases we can process even very critical materials with a paper thickness of between 60 and 400 g at 15,000 sph max. And it makes no difference whether they are short runs of 500 to 5,000 sheets or very long runs of up to 400,000 sheets.” - Helmut Wünderlich

Key Notes : >

Enhancing competitiveness in the long term by moving into industrial production.

> Fully automatic job change, from the last to the first good sheet, right up to the start of production. > The Speedmaster XL 75-10-P+L is the first perfecting press supplied in the drupa 2016 design.

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The most impressive feature of the current Speedmaster XL 75 ten-colour press with perfecting device and coating unit is its Push to Stop philosophy.

This enables a fully automatic job change, from the last to the first good sheet, right up to the start of production. “We can prepare and release multiple follow-up jobs while production is still underway,” says Production Manager Tim Russmann, adding: “The operator can take care of other tasks around the press, safe in the knowledge that the Speedmaster is producing the run and Prinect Inpress Control is monitoring it. Even the next job change starts automatically right through to starting the run.” The operators also find the current way of working much more pleasant; they experience less stress and have a much better overview of active and queued jobs. “If the production schedule changes, the jobs can be rescheduled without too much effort or completely new jobs can be arranged in the desired sequence,” reports Wünderlich. “In our company, everything is planned down to the last detail. All our printers only have to supervise the plates and the

material, because all the production data is entered in the workflow,” says Wünderlich in closing about the company’s successful move into industrial print production.

“If you want to stay out in front, you have to work at it.” This is the motto of the skilled master typesetter Helmut Wünderlich, who has been successfully running his Kiel-based company with 35 staff for over 40 years. It operates mainly in the commercial printing sector, producing materials for a loyal customer base, including the THW handball club, especially programs, flyers, brochures, and catalogues. It has a balanced mix of run lengths, with an even split between short and long runs. “We’re not an online print shop, and have the highest standards of quality, but the time factor also plays a huge role,” says Wünderlich in summarizing the daily challenges his company face. “With the new technology we can ensure our ability to meet even tight deadlines. And that increases our competitiveness in the long term,” says Wünderlich.

The Speedmaster XL 75-10-P+L was installed at the beginning of 2016 and is the first perfecting press supplied in the drupa 2016 design. Equipped with numerous features like the fully automatic plate changer AutoPlate XL, the high-performance control station Prinect Press Center XL 2 with processoriented operator guidance system Intellistart 2 and Wallscreen XL, the automatic ink feed system InkLine

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3000 Direct, and the washup devices for inking unit, rubber blanket, and impression cylinder, the press offers an extremely high degree of automation combined with maximum availability.

The highlight of the press, which Helmut Wünderlich would not be without now, is the highly automated Preset Plus feeder. A wide range of presettings in combination with outstanding feed registration permit

reliable, continuous production at maximum production speeds and effortless processing of a whole spectrum of substrates, whether lightweight paper or thick cardboard. And Helmut Wünderlich can only agree: “The new press has delivered another marked increase in our output. This is because the new feeder means that in most cases we can process even very critical materials with a paper thickness of between 60 and 400 g at a maximum production speed of

15,000 sheets per hour. And it makes no difference whether they are short runs of 500 to 5,000 sheets or very long runs of up to 400,000 sheets.” Prinect Inpress Control 2, the inline measurement and control system for colour and register, also contributes to this. “Automatic colour and register control mean that we have consistently high print quality across the entire run and job changes go extremely quickly,” adds Wünderlich with satisfaction.

Heidelberg commemorates launch of Speedmaster CX75 in India The company hosts ‘Celebrating Speedmaster CX 75’ seminar at Pune.

Heidelberg India organized “Celebrating Speedmaster CX 75” in Pune to commemorate the launch of Speedmaster CX75 in India. In addition to CX75 highlights, the seminar also focused on Heidelberg’s patented multi-colour concept, and Prinect press manager, as well as partner products, including Steinemann finishing solutions, Gallus ECS 340 label press and MK diecutting technology.

The knowledge-sharing conference drew close to 50 printers from Pune and surrounding regions. Peter Rego, Business Head – Equipment Sales, Heidelberg India, presented the concept of Smart print-shop and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), while Saseendran Baskaran, General Manager – Press solutions, described Heidelberg’s Multi-color concept and demonstrated with active samples how printers can achieve pantone shades with CMYK and Orange-Violet-Green combination.

Ashokan Krishnamoorthy, GM – Prepress Product solutions , stated in his presentation.

He also highlighted the Prinect prepress Manager and the significance of prepress solutions in commercial & packaging printing. In his address, Lalitkumar Lamba, Product Manager - Postpress solutions, focused on the latest Steinemann finishing solutions, from Heidelberg’s Switzerlandbased partner Steinemann, a provider of digital-foiling solutions. Lalitkumar explained the advantages of foiling equipment - dmax 76 & dmax 106 and the wonders that packaging printers can achieve with coating and foiling applications.

Narendra Kulkarni, Regional Product Manager, Asia – Gallus, described how

the best-seller Gallus ECS 340 is a name synonymous with cost-effective label production. He explained how an exceptionally short web path of just 1.1 meters between printing units is instrumental in reducing production wastage significantly.

His presentation also included how the granite core helps counteract any build-up of static charges on the ECS 340, because of its non-magnetic and non-conductive properties.

Overall, the event served as a great platform to reaffirm the value and competitive differentiation of Heidelberg and its partner products. Attendance was enthusiastic and lively. Participants called the seminar “productive and useful.”

After defining the CX75 as ‘multi-talent press in the 50 x 70 format, available in four, five or six-colours,’ Udo Fiebiger, Regional Business Manager - sheetfed solutions, Heidelberg Asia Pacific, expounded the product benefits.

Key takeaways from his presentation, include double-diameter impression cylinders open up CX75 for a wide range of applications and substrates, flexible configuration with coating and drying units, easy operations, seamless integration with the Prinect press centre 2 digital workflow.

“We anticipate active interest in CX75 from Indian printers, thanks to features like quick turnaround times, reduced operational foot print and the compact size of equipment,”

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Udo Fiebiger, Regional Business Manager - sheetfed solutions, Heidelberg Asia Pacific addressing the audience

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7th Manipal Media Congress Department of Printing and Media Engineering Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal organises the two day conference.

Department of printing and Media Engineering, MIT Manipal organised 7thManipal Media Congress a two day conference under the theme “Technological challenges and sustainable solutions in Print & Digital Media”. About 120 print entrepreneurs of Udupi District, Mangalore, Bangalore and teachers of printing colleges all over India delegated the conference.

32 research papers were presented by the academicians on the 2nd day.

The event was inaugurated by Dr.Vinod V Thomas, Registrar (Evaluation), MAHE who was the Chief Guest and emphasized the need for industry-academia interaction in his inaugural address. Mr. Mohandas Bhandari, MD, School Book Company, Mangalore and Mr. Ashok Shetty, President, Udupi District Printers Association were the Guest of Honors. Mr.Bhandari spoke about the importance skill development among shop floor technicians and briefed how the improvement of skillsets can improve better pay and their standard of living. Mr. Ashok Shetty spoke about the facilities given to the printers by the government. Dr. Manohara Pai M, Associate Director R&C, MIT presided the inaugural session and spoke about the importance of research in the field of printing.

Various topics pertaining to the contemporary issues were delivered by print Experts. Mr. Binod Kumar Mandal, GM Company Law, MTLin his Key Address explained about “Implications of GST in Print Industry”, Mr. Santanu Roy, GM Production, MTL Unit 5 addressed “Productivity Enhancement Techniques”, Mr. Mattar Ramesh Kini invited young entrepreneurs for startups in the topic“Enterprising Entrepreneurs”, Dr. Nandini Lakshmikantha, Director School of Communications presented her talk

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on “Influence of Digital Media in Print”.

Metal printing was explained under the title “Diversifying offset technology to Newer Horizons” bySrinivasmoorthy, QC ManagerMassilly India Packaging Private Ltd. Representatives of leading print and allied product companies explained of their produce.

Mr. Praveen Patrao, Prasad Printers Mangalore, Mr. Amith Sharma, Harper Collins New Delhi, Mr. Thomas ManilRego, Brilliant Printers Bangalore, Mr. Prasad MTL, Manipal addressed the queries put forth by the delegates during the Panel discussion session.

Dr. D Srikanth Rao, Director, MIT, MAHE, was the Chief Guest during the Valedictory ceremony and he shed light on the need for conferences with the involvement of printing companies. Mr. Mahesh Kumar, Secretary, Udupi District Printers Association was the Guest of Honor and spoke about manpower requirements and scope in the Print industry.

Dr. Ramesh C, Chairman, Daimond Jubilee Celebration, MIT spoke about the activities of Printing and Media Department and its relationship with media industry. Vote of thanks was given by Dr. Amrutharaj H Krishnan, HOD of Printing Department, MIT.

Installations by Printing Machine Solutions Printing Machine Solutions deals in Pre-Owned Printing machines and has made a number of installations at different customer locations this financial year.

A Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74 Six Colour Press with inline coater has been installed at Renuka Printers, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh.

The model SM 74-6+LX (year 2000) is a six-colour single pass machine equipped with inline coating facility.

Another printer Kamala Printing Press, Varanasi, UP, has installed a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74 five-colour Press with inline coater and UV drier. This SM 74-5+LX (UV) is among the first few in the state and is capable of printing on any surface like plastic, matt pad, laminates and foam besides paper.

Another UP printer, the Lucknow based Ganpathi Overseas has installed a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74 five colour Press with inline coater.

This SM 74-5+LX model is first of its kind for Lucknow as it is capable of printing with inline coating along with printing in single pass.

Deepak Agarwal, Proprietor of Printing Machine Solutions, comments on the installations, “All of these installations are Pre-owned machines. But, since these machines are with special features they are quite capable and among the best in their respective markets. The customers are receiving great market response for their products.”

Printing Machine Solutions is based in New Delhi and imports different kinds of high end & premium printing machines from Heidelberg, Komori, KBA Planeta, Ryobi etc. It primarily imports from European countries like Germany, France, United Kingdom and Japan and USA. “Since, India is a very competitive market for Printers; we understand this very well and hence invest in selected Printing machinery that would give the best value addition and return on investment to our Presses,” adds Deepak.

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X-Rite launches MetaVue VS3200 for plastics, coatings, cosmetics and food X-Rite and Pantone announce the expansion of its popular MetaVue family.

X-Rite, the global expert in colour science and technology, and its subsidiary Pantone LLC, announced the expansion of its popular MetaVue family of non-contact of noncontact imaging spectrophotometers with a new version tailored to meet the needs of the plastics, coatings, cosmetics and food industries. MetaVue VS3200 is the first non-contact instrument for industrial applications that combines colour imaging with spectrophotometry to characterize today’s most complex materials. Ideal for the lab or quality control operations, it offers unmatched versatility and colour accuracy for the measurement of liquids, powders, gels, or other small and odd shaped samples.

“Many quality control programs rely solely on visual colour evaluation due to the shape and size of the sample,” said Dave Visnovsky, Product Manager, X-Rite. “MetaVue’s flexibility to measure a range of wet and dry samples – large and small – allows manufacturers to add instrument-based quality control to their process in order to ensure colour accuracy, eliminating waste and rework. Equally important, MetaVue VS3200 can be used in laboratory formulation to measure samples that could not be measured with traditional instruments, such

as wet paints or coatings, cosmetics and even a variety of foods. This helps eliminate colour errors in formulation and recipe creation.”

The device features an adjustable aperture size, ranging from 2mm to 12mm, enabling measurement of a wide range of samples.

Users can measure difficult samples such as small and non-planar items as well as liquids, pastes, powders and gels without contaminating the instrument or damaging the sample. Adaptable accessories for MetaVue VS3200 include an instrument stand to place the instrument three inches above a table with replaceable trays that slide in and out; an adjustable stand for accurate measurement of samples with varying thickness; and a benchtop stand that converts the instrument to a benchtop with a sample arm for measuring objects such as plastic parts.

The MetaVue VS3200 also includes an on-board camera allowing precise digital targeting of the sample. Operators can quickly and easily see the target area being measured and change the aperture size or location. The camera enables the Smart Spot advanced image feature that compensates

for texture, gloss and other appearance effects for more accurate measurements of vinyl, carpet or fabrics. This helps improve color consistency across manufacturing.

MetaVue VS3200 integrates with X-Rite Color iMatch and Color iQC software for fast accurate colorant formulation and efficient quality control operations. The device can store sample images, providing an audit trail and easy retrieval of images for future reference. It also works with existing workflows and is backward compatible with X-Rite VS450 and 964 data.

MetaVue VS3200 is commercially available worldwide.

QIPC-EAE once again teams up with Mecaprint S.L. Q.I. Press Controls – Engineering Automation Electronics (QIPC-EAE) is to be represented in Spain by Mecaprint S.L, owned by Raúl Barredo Sabando.

Raúl Barredo Sabando and QIPC-EAE go back a long way. From 2002, he worked as an agent for the Dutch specialist for

automation in the printing industry and in 2006 even entered employment with QIPC. After working at QIPC for seven years, he decided to start up his own business in 2013. The company that he co-founded with Eduardo Martínez Canet, Mecaprint S.L., is now to join forces once again with QIPCEAE. The Spanish market is currently in a state of flux and that opens up new opportunities for QIPC-EAE. Harold Drinhuyzen: “At the moment, a lot of printing presses are changing hands between companies.

Whenever old presses are installed in a new plant, new automation systems are often the best solution for ensuring that the machines meet the current requirements for quality

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and efficiency. That means new openings for us.” QIPC-EAE has found a willing partner in Mecaprint S.L. for these retrofit projects.

“Raúl knows a lot about these presses and the printing plants from previous projects working with QIPC-EAE,” Harold Drinhuyzen adds.

In turn, Raúl Barredo Sabando sees the added value in representing high-end products from QIPC-EAE: “The combination of products from QIPC and EAE is perfectly geared up to the needs of our clients. Given the quality of their products we can give them the kind of cast-iron guarantees about performance that other suppliers can only dream of. For my clients, my company and QIPC-EAE, this is a win-win situation all round. This partnership fits like a glove.”

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Muller Martini takes over Kolbus’ binding and bookline business Kolbus sets the focus on the packaging and case making business, parts manufacturing and the foundry business.

Muller Martini takes over the perfect binding and bookline business from Kolbus. This includes also the service and spare parts business for all Kolbus bookbinding systems installed worldwide. Kolbus sets the focus on the packaging and case making business, parts manufacturing and the foundry business.

“Structural change has changed the graphic arts industry in recent years and our market has become much smaller and versatile at once”, says Bruno Müller, CEO of Muller Martini. “Customers need innovations on a regular basis, which have to be financed with lower sales quantities. Above all, our customers benefit from the efficiency gains bringing together the bookbinding activities.”

The market changes are directly affecting our customers, which are faced with new business models like digitization. By

combining the potentials for success like personnel, know-how, technology and infrastructure of the two companies, Muller Martini can provide the market with innovative solutions in the long term. “This secures the future of the softcover and hardcover business of both the customers and the two machine manufacturers – and thus also jobs in the graphic arts industry”, Bruno Müller says.

Continued production in Rahden The bookbinding business of Kolbus is transferred to the new business unit Müller Martini Buchbinde-Systeme GmbH, which will be integrated into the Muller Martini group with all dedicated employees as an independent factory with domicile in Rahden. Kolbus will remain under the direction of CEO Kai Büntemeyer. With 900 employees, Kolbus sets the focus on the packaging and case making business, parts

manufacturing and the foundry business.

Kai Büntemeyer is convinced that with this step Kolbus creates good opportunities for a successful future: “In recent years, the packaging market was growing consistently.

We see a good potential and will vigorously expand our current activities in this business.

There are also very good perspectives in the segment of component manufacturing for sophisticated mechanical engineering companies including Müller Martini Buchbinde-Systeme GmbH and Kolbus Luxury Packaging.”

Machine portfolio and knowhow remains The know-how of the Kolbus machine portfolio is taken over, backed up and further developed by Muller Martini. The approximately 250 Kolbus employees from the bookbinding department will be taken over by Muller Martini in Rahden at the same employment conditions. The staff in the packaging and case maker segments will continue to work for Kolbus.

IPAMA inks MoU with Label, Corrugation and Screen Printing associations for PRINTPACK INDIA 2019 PRINTPACK INDIA 2019 exhibition to take place at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida from Feb. 01-06, 2019.

The Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA), which is organizing PRINTPACK INDIA 2019 exhibition at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida from February 01-06, 2019, had signed agreements with various associations, as Industry Partner, for promoting this international mega event.

These Associations are (1) Association of Label Printers & Suppliers (ALPS); (2) Indian Paper Corrugated & Packaging Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (ICPMA); (3) Screen Printers’ Association of India (SPAI).

Thus, most of the Associations representing different segments of the Indian Graphic Arts Industry, have agreed for providing their full support to IPAMA. Since the objective of all the Associations are same, betterment of the Industry, some of the associations have already started working to make the

forthcoming PRINTPACK INDIA a grand success.

IPAMA, which is completely devoted to its one point programme for promotion of the entire Indian Graphic Arts Industry, has included all the segments of the industry in the exhibitor profile of PPI 2019. This has been done for the first time. Perhaps, there is no exhibition in the world which incorporates all the segments of the industry in its display profile.

The previous edition of Printpack achieved a massive footfall of 86,000 visitors. IPAMA plans to increase the number in 2019 and for doing so, the association is undertaking a number of steps. IPAMA is planning to send 50 lakh (5 million) emails, 25 lakh SMS messages and 5 lakh WhatsApp texts to

the prospective visitors in various parts of the world. This is the first time that IPAMA is undertaking such a step in order to increase footfalls, and it is also planning to do roadshows.

IPAMA has recently organized two major promotional meets, one at Mumbai on 19th December, 2017 and the other in Amritsar on 19th January, 2018 relating to PPI 2019.

These were represented by top and senior functionaries of different Associations, Government Departments and leading organizations.

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QIPC continues to expand in India Receives five orders from Kolkata region and one from Bhiwandi.

Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC) continues to thrive on the Indian print market. The Dutch specialist in measurement and control systems for the web offset market recently received five new orders from printing concerns in the Kolkata region of West Bengal: CDC Printers; Sristi Graphic (two separate orders); Darpan Conclave; and NAP Printers. A sixth order was placed by Bhiwandi-based Print Plus. “It is a promising sign that existing clients are satisfied with our products and services.”

Satisfied customer At the beginning of the summer, CDC Printers ordered two mRC-3D cameras for colour register control and automatic cut-off control for its printing plant in Kolkata. QIPC systems had already been installed in the plant, but with an extra printing tower having since been added to the Manugraph Cityline press, further automation was essential. “They have been a satisfied customer of ours for a while now, so they wanted our automation for

their new printing tower too,” explains Vijay Pandya, managing director of QIPC-EAE India.

colour register and cut-off control on a TPH Orient press meant that the company was more than willing to order two mRC-3D cameras with an identical configuration for their new TPH Orient press. “It both delivers significant time and waste savings and it increases the quality of their production process too,” Vijay Pandya remarks, adding: “It is a promising sign that existing clients are satisfied with our products and services.

Not only does that enhance our already established reputation, it also helps ensure that these companies will continue to invest in our systems.”

Double order

Reputation the decisive factor

Sristi Graphic placed two identical orders for its two Naph presses, involving a double order for two mRC-3D cameras for colour register control, fitted with AIMS (Automatic Ink Mist Shield). “Prior to this, Sristi Graphic had no automated colour register whatsoever,” Vijay Pandya observes. “Thanks to the exceptional collaboration we enjoy with Naph, Sristi Graphic decided to approach us. They were quickly persuaded by the benefits of automation; waste savings and consistency of print quality.”

This positive reputation played an important part in the order placed by NAP Printers.

“Ultimately, it’s the positive feedback from other users that was the all-decisive factor in landing this order,” Vijay Pandya reports. Two mRC-3D cameras for colour register and cutoff control were installed on their Manugraph Cityline press.

Positive experience Darpan Conclave has been using QIPC systems for many years. Their positive experience with the mRC-3D system for

Savings in labour and waste The final Indian order came from Print Plus.

The printing plant in Bhiwandi is about to have two mRC-3D cameras for colour register installed on a Prakash press. The automation system will lead to considerable savings in labour costs and help reduce waste.

Digital Media India 2018 AI & Big data - Drivers of digital news consumption.

The 4th Industrial revolution is almost being driven by Artificial Intelligence, irrespective

of the industry type. For the news media companies, Big data and Artificial Intelligence are going to be the key players to bring the success in digital transformation. “Artificial Intelligence, particularly voice AI, is the technology that the news media companies are missing right now, and that’s going to change the way of news consumption in the near future,” says Trushar Barot, Digital Launch Editor, Indian languages, BBC World Service.

Mr. Barot joins Digital Media India 2018 and will explain how the broader AI landscape

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will help for automating content creation, how Machine Learning helps to improve data journalism to achieve custom-centric and personalised news initiatives.

To listen to Trushar Barot and other case studies from around the globe, register to DMI 2018, which will take place from 07 February to 09 February 2018, at Courtyard

by Marriott Mumbai International Airport.

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Arta Taraz Niavaran to represent QIPC-EAE in Iran

Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC), the Dutch optical measurement and control systems specialist for the printing industry, has found a new partner in Iran – Arta Taraz Niavaran, which will represent QIPC and EAE in the country.

Babak Soukhakian founded Arta Taraz Niavaran in 2015. Babak, a 12 year industry veteran, was previously engaged in selling equipment to the printing industry. “Because of our background, many Iranian printing firms are seeking us out so that we can help meet their needs. We supply them not only with equipment and machinery, but first and foremost we offer them solutions.”

In the past, QIPC represented the Iranian market by direct association with printing press manufacturers. “To outsiders, the Iranian market is not an easy one to penetrate,” says Erwin van Rossem, head of sales at QIPC. “But the potential is

enormous. It has always been our aim to gain a foothold there.” Babak Soukhakian: “QIPC has the technical know-how and we know what the market wants. In total there are more than 200 web-offset presses in the country. Most of these have become outdated and require upgrades or retrofits.

For those kinds of projects, who could be better than QIPC?” In Arta Taraz Niavaran, Erwin van Rossem sees a key bridge-builder between QIPC-EAE and the Iranian market. “Babak Soukhakian enjoys a good relationship with all his partners. That doesn’t mean on the ground in Iran, but with us too. It brings the two diverse cultures of the West and the Middle East much closer.” Babak Soukhakian underlines this: “I’ve never been just a salesman. I learn a great deal from both printing plants and suppliers. My first mission is to introduce new technologies to Iran, such as those offered

by QIPC and EAE. At the same time, I’m keen to let printers know what the benefits of QIPC for them are.”

The first joint Iranian project is now on the

order books. In the printing workshop of Iranian Bookprinting, two mRC-3D cameras for colour register and two mRC-3D cameras for cut-off control have been installed. Iranian Bookprinting is the only official printer of schoolbooks in the country and turnover of printed copies each year is enormous.

Major newspaper order for manroland web systems After several orders for newspaper presses in 2017, manroland web systems announces a first large order for newspaper press lines in 2018.

in the cities of Havana, Holguin and Santa Clara where they will produce, besides the major Cuban newspaper “Granma”, other newspaper products and books.

manroland web systems and China National Complete Plant Import & Export Corporation

This order is a continuation of the recent UNISET press installation and upgrade projects on the Cuban island and the successful co-operations in place since more than thirty years. It proves manroland web systems’ position as a reliable system and service provider to the Web Offset industry.

Limited (Complant) signed a contract for in total 9 highly automated UNISET newspaper press lines for the Cuban governmental newspaper Granma. The new equipment is part of a strategic investment project for Cuba. The UNISET presses will be installed

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Fujifilm at CEIF 2018 Showcases latest Photo Imaging Products for the Indian Market focusing on photography and print solutions.

Fujifilm India showcased its latest range of products at the Consumer Electronic Imaging Fair (CEIF) 2018. One of the pioneers in imaging technology with over 80 years of experience, the company showcased its innovative line up of products offering photo and print related solutions for consumers and businesses. Customers could witness Fujifilm’s X Series range of mirrorless cameras, Instax range of instant cameras, first of its kind Wonder Photo Shop Concept, wedding/ personalized album solutions and wide format printing capabilities. The four-day long event took place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre from 9th- 12th January 2018.

“Fujifilm will further focus on promoting the joy of photography and will strive to create an environment for customers where they can unleash their creativity.’’ Yasunobu Nishiyama

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Fujifilm showcases their innovative line up of products offering photo and print related solutions.

> Renowned photographers conduct photography workshops at the event. > X Series range of mirrorless cameras, Instax range of instant cameras, first of its kind Wonder Photo Shop Concept and more.

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Being the world’s 3rd biggest photography fair organized every year by the All India Photographic Trade & Industry Association (AIPTIA) this was a great platform for Fujifilm which showcased its latest products and services to the visiting customers.

Some of the key highlights of Fujifilm products at the Exhibition were: Fujifilm X-series: Taking professional photography to new heights, the X series range of mirrorless cameras offer cutting edge innovative technology combined with traditional styling and unique features that can make one fall in love with photography all over again. The Key products on display included X-Pro2, X-T2, X-100F, X-T20, X-E3, X-A3 and X-A10 which the customers touched and tried at the booth. The company also lined up Photography Workshops by professional photographers which the customers could register themselves for. There were opportunities for participants to shoot the subject at the Wedding and Portrait Demo Zones at the booth.

Fujifilm Instax range: A range of instant cameras for the selfie generation that was launched

by Fujifilm in India in 2015. The Instax has indeed been very well accepted globally and in India too ever since its launch here. This product has an analog type printing capability which enables users to obtain on-the-spot high quality photos instantly. The Instax camera is very easy and fun to use and enables users

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This Wonder Photo Shop adds to Fujifilm’s 18 other Wonder Photo Shop locations across the world including Japan, Europe, North America, China, Russia, South East Asia, South America and Australia.

Wide Format Printing Capabilities: Fujifilm

to capture memories in print, gift them or preserve them forever. The Key products on display included Mini 9, Mini 25, Mini 70, Mini 90, Instax Hello Kitty and SQ10.

Wonder Photoshop Concept: A one of a kind creative space to bring physical prints and the world of imagination together under one roof. With the theme “Photo Renaissance”, Wonder Photo Shop was equipped with creative ways to unleash the power of physical prints. The Fujifilm concept of “Photo Renaissance” emphasizes on shooting, displaying, preserving and gifting.

It is meant to bring the wonder and joy of photography back into peoples’ lives and help to create a new and prosperous photo industry. India’s first Wonder Photo Shop was officially opened in August last year at Express Avenue Mall, Chennai and has already witnessed profits in only 5 months of operation. The company plans to open more such outlets in Metro Cities across India.

showcased its Wide Format Printing capabilities for business. The key product on display was the Acuity LED 1600 II. The latest generation of this successful LED UV hybrid printer is now even faster and more versatile, with simultaneous colour, white and clear ink printing. Powered

by Fujifilm’s latest printhead and ink technologies, this is a reliable machine built to deliver ultra-high quality photo prints.

Fujifilm’s products are being used by many Wedding Album Printing labs. Customers could also see Photo samples on display printed on the Acuity Select as well as Jet Press 720S. Present at the Exhibition, Mr. Yasunobu Nishiyama, Managing Director, Fujifilm India said, “Our participation in the world’s 3rd largest imaging show affirms our commitment in the Indian market. We are confident and determined that our latest and iconic range of products in the photo

and print related category will give us an opportunity to reach out to consumers including photo enthusiasts, professional and amateur photographers as well as businesses. Fujifilm will further focus on promoting the joy of photography and will strive to create an environment for customers where they can unleash their creativity.’’

Another high point was the photography workshop about the art of photography and the features of X-series by renowned photographers throughout the event. This was an interesting and insightful discussion for all the photography lovers. To enhance the overall experience, a special section had been created for professional photographers to showcase the features of the Fujifilm X series which combines traditional styling with cutting edge innovative technology.

Xerox India appoints Raj Kumar Rishi as Regional GM and MD Xerox India has announced the appointment of Raj Kumar Rishi as its Regional General Manager and Managing Director. Rishi succeeds Ashraf ElArman, who will take up the role of Regional General Manager, Central and Eastern Europe, Israel, Turkey and Greece (CITG) region.

In his previous role, Rishi led HP India’s print business. He was also a senior leader in HP’s consumer, inkjet printing, printing consumables, enterprise/commercial and distribution businesses. Earlier he also served Samsung’s Audio Visual business as VP sales and marketing.

In his new position, Rishi will focus on achieving development and business objectives for Xerox India.

Rishi holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communications from The Delhi College of Engineering.

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Inventory Management and Batch Tracking via smartphone Koenig & Bauer offers inventory management and batch tracking with the ProductionApp. The following situation arises at some point in every print company: A necessary consumable such as an anti-foaming agent or washing solvent has run out.

The stores are empty because a helper on a previous shift took the last bottle or container but neglected to mention this to anyone.

Koenig & Bauer has taken up the challenge of avoiding such annoying circumstances and has developed the ProductionApp as a powerful inventory management and batch tracking tool for use on mobile Android devices. The first practical users are already full of praise for the ProductionApp.

Overview of inventory levels The basis for the app is the NFC function which is integrated into many smartphones. Use of this technology renders data acquisition in the production hall both simple and reliable.

The Rapida LiveApp with its info panel and maintenance manager functionalities has been on the market for around a year. Moving ahead, it is now to be expanded with the so-called ProductionApp as an indispensable assistant in the production environment.

The ProductionApp workflow begins in the stores. The storage locations for the various consumables such as inks, coatings, blankets or powder are provided with an NFC tag. Within the app, subsequently, storage location tags can be assigned to any chosen article. The app then saves these assignments.

Storage location with NFC tag

During an inventory check or after receiving a new consignment, the relevant article data are displayed for an individual storage location. The storeman can then compare the displayed quantities which those actually present. In case of any differences, the numbers can be corrected very simply. The quantities of new incoming supplies are recorded.

For any given article, therefore, current stock levels are reconciled and updated automatically (inventory management). This process is realised with the aid of the NFC function. As soon as the smartphone detects a store tag, the display and input forms are opened automatically. The app does not have to be started beforehand.

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Koenig & Bauer develops ProductionApp tool for use on mobile Android devices.

> NFC tags for unambiguous article assignment. > Prerequisites: LogoTronic Professional and a local wireless network.

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Correcting the quantities of inks in the stores using the ProductionApp

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Clear overview of stock levels on a tablet

Batch tracking through to the printing press At the press, assignments relate to the point of consumption, e.g. a particular printing unit, and are again controlled by way of NFC tags. The individual locations are assigned via the NFC setup. All relevant information about an article (colour, remaining quantity, etc.) is displayed on the smartphone directly at the place of consumption. The operator selects the quantity which has been topped up or refilled, and scans the batch code of the consumable concerned. The camera is activated automatically to scan the code, and the code itself is then displayed as soon as it is successfully detected. The operator can also view further useful information, e.g. when the article concerned must be refilled again or how much ink is required for the current job.

The quantity refilled and the scanned batch number are saved in a database on a jobby-job basis, and the remaining stock levels are reduced accordingly. If the quantity in stock falls below a defined threshold, a corresponding e-mail is automatically sent to the responsible stores supervisor or to the purchasing department. The e-mail recipient can be set individually for each article. In this way, the necessary reordering process can be automated. An interface to a webshop is possible and also planned for the future.

Scanning of an ink batch code directly at the place of consumption, i.e. at the printing unit at which the ink is used

Besides batch tracking for inks, coatings and the like, it is also possible to monitor consumables such as blankets or blades.

The app provides exact information on the number of impressions reached by the currently mounted blankets, for example.

Target-actual service life comparisons are another possibility. If the blankets have exceeded the planned service life, this can be reported and visualised. In this way, tasks such as blanket changing or the refilling of powder and washing solvents can be indicated and planned in advance.

If consumption changes significantly, furthermore, the precise causes can be investigated.

Complex processes become child’s play The app permits the definition of any number of storage locations, and the stocks at different or distributed storage locations can

be summarised. A company thus maintains an exact overview of all stock levels at all times. In addition to the consumables for sheetfed offset presses, further products can also be integrated, e.g. the adhesive for a folder-gluer.

Inventory management is greatly simplified with the ProductionApp, because it remembers the order of the shelf areas for each defined storage location.

Only three prerequisites must be met in order to use the ProductionApp: One or more Android smartphones with the Rapida ProductionApp, LogoTronic Professional as the production management system, and a wireless network in the print company.

Specialised advisers from Koenig & Bauer are on hand to assist process-specific set-up and commissioning.

The troublesome monitoring of shop floor stocks and downtimes due to missing consumables become a thing of the past.

With the aid of the app, capacities are freed up for meaningful and creative tasks.

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Tracking of consumables batches Inventory management for consumables Support for the tasks of the printers and helpers (indication of where something is to be done) Availability of a list of all consumables which were used in conjunction with a given job

The batch code is displayed on the smartphone as soon as it is successfully detected

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HP brings 3D Printing Technology to India Announces selection of Imaginarium and Adroitec as first resellers for India.

Expanding on its 3D printing momentum, HP Inc. announced the commercial availability of its award-winning Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing solution in India. HP also announced Imaginarium and Adroitecas resellers of its 3D printing solution in the country. HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing solution is a production-ready commercial 3D printing system that delivers superior-quality physical parts up to 10 times faster and at half the cost of current 3D printing systems.

“We believe that digital transformation of manufacturing will be a key enabler of the next Industrial Revolution,” said Sumeer Chandra, Managing Director, HP Inc. India.

“3D Printing will contribute to democratizing manufacturing and transforming industries, including the $6 trillion Asia-Pacific and Japan manufacturing segment. India is a strategic hub for this significant shift and we are excited to bring the cutting-edge Multi Jet Fusion technology to Indian customers across a variety of vertical markets.”

HP’s growing partner ecosystem enables businesses to develop game-changing solutions that reinvent the manufacturing industry. As a certified HP 3D printing reseller partner, Imaginarium and Adroitec will bring best-in-class expertise and knowledge of HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology to customers deploying the solutions, as well as value added services such as the enablement of new applications and industryleading response time and service quality.

Development – Leadership Team at Imaginarium said, “Imaginarium has always oriented itself on being the industry leader in technological innovation for the country.

We are jubilant to be the first company to bring the HP MJF machine to India. With its revolutionary Voxel technology, the HP MJF machine will be a game changer for the Indian manufacturing sector and we’re primed to play a part in this as an early adopter, evangelist, reseller & service bureau for the technology.”

Saroop Chand, Founding Director, Adroitec said, “At Adroitec Group, we are proud to partner with HP Inc. in its 3D printing business in India. This partnership will allow Adroitec to offer rapid production of functional parts to its 6,000+ customers, improving their design capabilities and offering them faster time-to-market.”

Building on its initial success, HP is quickly ramping the delivery of its HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solutions for customers. HP 3D printing solutions are available in AsiaPacific, EMEA, and the Americas, with more than 65 channel partners engaging with customers and more than 25 experience centers showing Multi Jet Fusion in action.

In addition, HP is driving expansion of 3D printing materials and helping lower costs with its unique Open Platform for materials development. The power of HP’s Open Materials Platform approach is quickly emerging, with more than 50 companies

actively engaged, including Arkema, BASF, Dow Chemical, Dressler, DSM, Evonik, Henkel, Lehmann & Voss, Lubrizol and Sinopec Yanshan Petrochemical Company.

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HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution is now available in India primarily through HP’s specialized partners It is available at a price range starting from INR 2.50 Crores which includes pre and post processing unit, the 3D Printer and initial consumables.

The cost is inclusive of three year maintenance and service contract.

Imaginarium India specialises in 3D printing and advanced manufacturing technology, having pioneered key applications for over 40 industries. Housing a huge set up of 3D printers in the country, Imaginarium has helped the manufacturing sector by enabling enterprises to prototype faster, design better and realize products in the shortest of time spans.

Adroitec Group for last 27 years is focused on providing Engineering Solutions to its customers. This inter-alia includes CAD Design, Analysis, Manufacturing and Learning Solutions. It helps its customers to innovate, optimize costs and improve their productivity. Adroitec has eight offices across the country to support the client in realising the benefits of CAD and 3D printing.

“India’s strength in value-added engineering, supported by the Government’s push on local manufacturing and adoption of digital technologies, presents an opportunity for India to benefit from Industry 4.0 transformation,” said Chandra.“HP has been committed to creating technology that advances lives and businesses across India. With HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing solution, we will support India’s transformation and enable local businesses adopt best-in-class manufacturing technologies.” he added.

Speaking on partnering for HP’s 3D Printing technology, Atit Kothari, Business

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L-R Sumeer Chandra, MD, HP Inc. India_ Saroop Chand, Founding Director, Adroitec_ Atit Kothari, Business Development – Leadership Team at Imaginarium and Alexandre Lalumiere, Director, APJ, 3D Printing, HP Inc.

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Thomson Press installs India’s first Xeikon 9600 Printing and publishing house expands production flexibility with new addition.

Thomson Press, one of India’s leading printing and publishing houses, has become the first operation in the region to invest in a Xeikon 9600. The new press has been installed in its digital facility in Okhla, New Delhi. It complements the company’s web and sheet offset capabilities, bringing the high quality its clients demand to shorter runs of books and other publications.

Thomson Press chose the press, which is configured as a roll to stack press with incorporating the Web Finishing Module to protect the printed image prior to mechanical finishing of the work. The press is producing high quality multi-colour jobs cost effectively in quantities as low as twenty books.

The press also supports a wide variety of offerings from ultra-high quality coffee table books to educational materials, short run speciality magazines and periodicals.

The Xeikon press also enables printing of religious publications on 40 gsm paper.

arts (PDF) and IPDS workflows.

Bent Serritslev, Managing Director of Xeikon APAC, states, “We are thrilled and honoured to count Thomson Press among our satisfied customers, and we are confident that that the versatility and high printing quality of the 9000 series of presses with find acceptance in the Indian market, where quality is critical.

And the flexibility to choose roll-to-roll or rollto-sheet adds an extra dimension, while the flexibility of financial models Xeikon adds to the attractiveness of the offering.”

Xeikon, a division of Flint Group, is a long-standing innovator in digital printing technology. It designs, develops and delivers web-fed digital colour presses for label and packaging applications, document printing, and commercial printing. These presses

utilise different imaging technologies, open workflow software and application-specific consumables. As an OEM supplier, Xeikon also designs and produces plate makers for newspaper printing applications. In addition, Xeikon manufactures basysPrint CtCP solutions for the commercial offset printing market. For the flexographic market, Xeikon offers digital platemaking systems under the ThermoFlexX brand name.

The Xeikon 9600 is the ultimate dedicated solution for a wide range of graphic arts production such as books, magazine, brochures/leaflets and point of sales applications. It offers high performance quality and productivity and delivers a broad array of standard and non-standard formats, including virtually unlimited image lengths.

The one-pass-duplex web-fed system is capable of speeds of up to 14.5mpm (47.5 fpm) at a resolution of 1200 dpi with variable dot density. It integrates the variable data capabilities of the Xeikon X-800 front-end and incorporates a 5th colour station for accurate spot colour reproduction as well as speciality toners for security applications and other technical toners. Its QA-CD dry toner enables the use of a wide range of substrates without specific pre-treatment. The press delivers a wide colour gamut and has no VOC emissions.

Feature benefits include perfect colour consistency and professional colour management, variable printing across both width and length, the ability to handle media weights from 40 to 350 gsm (27 lb text to 130 lb cover) and flexible integration with graphic

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Xerox and EFI usher in next generation printing Newly developed Digital Front End demonstrated at EFI Connect in Las Vegas lay groundwork for next generation printing.

Xerox and Electronics For Imaging (EFI) have demonstrated a new Fiery digital front end (DFE) that will give print providers a powerful new tool to manage high value jobs that require special embellishments and effects using dry inks including silver, gold and clear.

Keypoint Intelligence-InfoTrends projects that digital print enhancement volume will grow at a 27 percent compound annual growth rate through 2020, providing print operations with new business that promises both growth and profit1.

“This new development by Xerox and EFI is a testament to the commitment by both suppliers to enrich their solutions with efficient production workflow, processing power and colour management needed for the range of applications produced today,” said Ron Gilboa, group director, Keypoint Intelligence. “These tools are critical for print providers who are looking to grow their business and offer their clients differentiated solutions including colour and the use of special embellishments in metallic gold and silver.”

In February of last year, Xerox announced the sale of its FreeFlow Print Server (FFPS) DFE business to EFI, along with plans to work with EFI to market a single DFE to drive Xerox digital production presses. The new DFE combines unique features from the Xerox FFPS with the capabilities of the market leading EFI Fiery DFE. “This is an important step in our collaboration with EFI to offer our customers a single and more powerful DFE,” said Andrew Copley, president, Graphic Communications Solutions, Xerox. “Customers will benefit not only from greater production efficiencies and performance capabilities, but also from increased support in the field.”

The new DFE delivers fast Raster Imaging Processor (RIP) speeds, seamless automation integration, and advanced workflow efficiency and productivity.

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Access to EFI’s sales and technical field resources working side-by-side with their Xerox sales reps.

A standardized and simplified digital workflow. Fiery Command WorkStation provides a single, intuitive user interface across a customer’s entire print operation.

Customized workflows for metallic applications. The DFE optimizes processing speeds for single or multiple jobs with Fiery HyperRIP technology.

Colour management tools along with gold, silver and clear dry ink capabilities that allow customers to create more metallic effects and tactile embellishments for higher-value applications.

“Working with Xerox on the 2017 acquisition

of FFPS technology marked a new level of cooperation in our longstanding partnership, and we are excited about the new technology that it has yielded,” said Toby Weiss, senior vice president and general manager, EFI Fiery. “The new technology demonstration at Connect will show customers the important ways digital print is expanding, with fully colour managed metallic effects, stronger, better automation, superior options in latestage editing, and much more.”

The new DFE will be driving a production colour press technology demonstration at EFI Connect in Xerox booth. The booth will also display a Xerox AltaLink C8000 with the recently launched Xerox EX-c C8000 Print Server Powered by Fiery along with a workflow station featuring Xerox FreeFlow Core.

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HP Design Summit Mumbai attracts over 125 Architects HP introduces 24-inch HP DesignJet T830 Multifunction Printer.

HP showcased its latest design technologies at the Design Summit in Mumbai in association with ITP Media Group (ITP), one of the largest media companies in the Middle East.

The highlight of the Summit was an interactive session by veteran architect Dr. Anupama Kundoo. She is the force behind the lead Architect firm Anupama Kundoo Architects – an internationally recognized and award-winning architecture practice, that demonstrates a strong focus on material research and experimentation towards an architecture that has low environmental impact and is appropriate to the socio-economic context. She shared her experiences on changes in the architecture & design elements in the last few decades brought about by the innovation in technology.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Neil Westhof, Director and GM, Large Format Design Business, APJ commented, “It’s great that we as HP are able to organize the Design Summit here in India. The Design Summit enables us to bring together the AEC specialists and leaders of the industry in a platform to discuss architecture technology trends of today and the future.

It is a showcase of the partnership that we have had with the AEC industry for over 26 years. We at HP continuously innovate

our solutions to cater towards their needs and will continue to do that for a long time to come, addressing issues and trends in AEC environment related to digitization and collaboration and security. We will continue to develop those solutions and enable our customers to bring design to life.”

These sessions were followed by an engaging panel discussion on “Building the Future: Lead by Design, Innovation and Technology”. Among the group of panelists were veteran architects and industry experts including Rajiv Parekh, Research and Enquiry into Design (reD); Ayaz Busrai, Busride Studio; Chirag Jain, UCJA; Kalhan Mattoo, Planet3 Studio; Sachin Goregaoker, GA Designs; Swapnil Sawant, Worksphere Architects and Nilesh Gandhi, Metadesign Pvt Ltd. HP also introduced new HP DesignJet T830 24-Inch Multifunction Printer, an ultracompact, versatile large format printing solution for architects, engineers and construction teams to seamlessly collaborate onsite and across sites by printing, copying, scanning and sharing plans with a single device.

HP also showcased Designjet T830 with armor case, multi-function printer which is now available with armored casing. HP Designjet T830 tough exterior casing makes

it a preferred choice for on-site large format printing for the armed forces, disaster management groups, engineering and construction, mining, oil and gas sectors.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Devang Karia, Country Manager-Large Format Design, PPS-GSB, HP Inc. India, commented, “HP endeavors to constantly reinvent our printing portfolio to meet the evolving needs of our customers. With large format printing we continue to give them new opportunities to improve productivity at reduced costs.

Our large format printers are considered synonymous with exceptional quality, versatility and robustness. The latest HP Designjet portfolio aims to enable architects, engineers and construction teams to unleash their creativity while helping them collaborate seamlessly in designing and building for the future.”

The new HP DesignJet T830 24-Inch Multifunction Printer is an ultra-compact, versatile large format printing solution for architects, engineers and construction teams to seamlessly collaborate onsite and across sites by printing, copying, scanning and sharing plans with a single device. It offers a convenient solution with a range of communications options that can help increase collaboration; print, scan, copy, and share drawings, project schedules, renders, presentations, and more.

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KODAK and WENN Digital Partner to launch major blockchain initiative and cryptocurrency KODAKOne platform and KODAKCoin cryptocurrency give photographers a new revenue stream and a secure platform for protecting their work.

Kodak and WENN Digital, in a licensing partnership, announced the launch of the KODAKOne image rights management platform and KODAKCoin, a photo-centric cryptocurrency to empower photographers and agencies to take greater control in image rights management.

Utilizing blockchain technology, the KODAKOne platform will create an encrypted, digital ledger of rights ownership for photographers to register both new and archive work that they can then license within the platform. With KODAKCoin, participating photographers are invited to take part in a new economy for photography, receive payment for licensing their work immediately upon sale, and for both professional and amateur photographers, sell their work confidently on a secure blockchain platform.

KODAKOne platform provides continual web crawling in order to monitor and protect the IP of the images registered in the KODAKOne system. Where unlicensed usage of images

is detected, the KODAKOne platform can efficiently manage the post-licensing process in order to reward photographers.

“For many in the tech industry, ‘blockchain’ and ‘cryptocurrency’ are hot buzzwords, but for photographers who’ve long struggled to assert control over their work and how it’s used, these buzzwords are the keys to solving what felt like an unsolvable problem,” said Kodak CEO Jeff Clarke. “Kodak has always sought to democratize photography and make licensing fair to artists. These technologies give the photography community an innovative and easy way to do just that.”

“Engaging with a new platform, it is critical photographers know their work and their income is handled securely and with trust, which is exactly what we did with KODAKCoin,” said WENN Digital CEO Jan Denecke. “Subject to the highest standards of compliance, KODAKCoin is all about

paying photographers fairly and giving them an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a new economy tailored for them, with secure asset rights management built right in.”

The initial coin offering will open on January 31, 2018 and is open to accredited investors from the U.S., UK, Canada and other select countries.

Post the announcement, the price of shares of the Eastman Kodak Company rocketed to post 117 percent rise in Tuesday’s trade.

When the New York Stock Exchange closed on Tuesday, the shares were quoting at USD 6.80, up from USD 3.10 in the morning.

This initial Coin Offering is issued under SEC guidelines as a security token under Regulation 506 (c) as an exempt offering.

Ricoh India files for insolvency On January 29, 2018, Ricoh’s Indian subsidiary, Ricoh India Limited filed an application for initiating corporate insolvency resolution process with the National Company Law Tribunal pursuant to Section 10 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 of India. The filing of application, based on a decision by Ricoh India’s board, was announced on the same day.

Ricoh India had been trying to effectuate management reforms, cost reductions and other measures for the purpose of rehabilitating its business; however, its

business performance did not improve and deficit continued.

Ricoh India announced that, since Ricoh India has now reached a position where it is unable to meet its liabilities, it decided to file the application in the best interests of its customers, employees, minority shareholders, creditors and all other stakeholders.

Despite various efforts by Ricoh Company to revive the subsidiary, it showed continued deficit and deterioration of its relationship with its major vendor. “As the largest supplier, creditor and shareholder of Ricoh

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India, we will closely monitor the decision of the National Company Law Tribunal of India.

We recognize the importance of providing services to our customers, and we will make every effort to continue to provide services to our customers in India and maintain the quality of that service going forward,” said the parent company in a notification.

Liabilities of Ricoh India, as of the end of March, 2017, stood at Rs.21.0 billion.

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Konica Minolta demonstrates trend setting digital printing solutions at CEIF 2018 The cutting edge printing solutions include – Accurio Press C6100, Bizhub Press c71HC & MGI Jet Varnish 3DS & iFoil-S. Konica Minolta Business Solutions showcases its top of the line digital printing solutions including Accurio C6100, Bizhub Press C71HC and MGI JetVarnish JV3DS with iFoil-S at Consumer Electronic Imaging Fair (CEIF) 2018 at Bombay Exhibition Centre Goregoan Mumbai from 9th-12th January 2018.

The four-day event is organized by All India Photographic Trade and Industry Association to showcase products which are relevant to the photographic trade & industry.

The Accurio Press Series C6100 is an extensive and fully modular line of digital printing technologies & solutions, digital press suites, software and cloud based tool for integrating, managing and executing a seamless production colour workflow. The Accurio Press series supports business growth by expanding its printing services, automating efficiency, raising output quality and lowering costs.

The machine also furnishes support for paper sizes of minimum 100 mm × 139.7 mm and upto a maximum size of 330.2 mm × 487.7 mm (with optional banner kit: max. 1,300 mm long) and sports impressive printing speeds of upto 100 ppm and 85 ppm for A4 sized sheets on all medias upto 400 GSM. The bizhub Press C71HC boasts of a unique High Chroma toner technology which furnishes magnificent colour reproduction.

The colours produced by the machine are also printed virtually as reflected on the monitor display. It is also the most widely used machine in India for the Wedding Photo Book Printing.

HC is an ideal solution for booklet making, perfect binding, multi (GBC) punching.

MGI Jet Varnish 3DS, on the other hand, comes as a remarkable piece of technology which revolutionizes the dimensions of printing with its precision spot UV and 3D tactile varnishing capabilities. The machine can modify a standard printed output into a high-quality spot UV printed sheet or even into a high margin 3D embossed output with a varnish of up-to 100 microns, making the colours appear more vibrant.

The MGI iFoil- S compliments MGI JETvarnish 3DS with inline embossing as well as hot foil stamping in a completely digital process. You can also add foils at high speeds and enable yourself with the capability to offer an unmatched finish as well as personalized embossed hot file stamping.

requirements of printing businesses in the country.

“We hereby take this opportunity to thank the Photo Industry in India to embrace the Konica Minolta technology for the Photo Printing Applications. Our trendsetting solutions like the bizhub Press C71HC are a testament to the commitment of our proficient and dedicated workforce to disrupt the Indian printing industry with rapid innovation,” says Yoshinori Koide– Director, Business Strategy & Project Management.

The four-day event serves as a strategic platform for Konica Minolta to showcase its next-generation digital printing solutions in detail which are tailored for end to end

With a print speed of 71 colour pages per minute, the solution empowers printing businesses to gain a competitive advantage of meeting high printing job requirements in a short turnaround time. Sporting a resolution of 1,200 x 1,200 dpi x 8 bit full colour resolution coupled with a High Chroma polymerized toner along with unmatched finishing versatility, the bizhub Press C71

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Monotech for digital printing and photo business Monotech Systems displays various products and solutions for the photo segment at CEIF 2018.

Monotech Systems has brought many revolutionary solutions that can make you ahead in the race in your digital printing and photo business. At CEIF 2018, Mumbai, the company introduced the products like Digilaser – Laser cutting and engraving solution to make the unique album covers, couple’s mementos, gift, novelty items and more; GCC – UV Flatbed printer again to print on any surface and further give a raised effect; Canon imagePRO 540S large format colour plotter to print a large and vivid colour photographs; Scodix Digital Print Enhancement with Foil effects to touch and believe the prints; various digital finishing solutions like laminators, foiling machine, auto creasers, paper cutters, window cutter etc. Company also displayed a wide range of lamination films from the brands Derprosa, GMP and ValuePRO (company’s own brand).

Another solution displayed is for digital sleeking and foiling to enhance and add value to the print.

Monotech also introduced the VUZE, world’s first 3D 3600 virtual reality camera from Human Eyes, Israel to the Indian market sensing the new trends in videography.

Market is changing and following those trends the photographers are looking for a camera which can record 360 degree and easy to use so that they also can distinct themselves from others and provide a unique video experience to the end user. Further to this the photographer community can also enter to virtual reality. The VUZE has 8 lenses for both 360 and 3D videos comes with a proprietary software to import render and edit the pictures and videos and they are supported by usage of external software for further editing. It also comes with an online help and tutorials for the ease of end user.

“Monotech Systems is always known for introducing innovation to the market and here once again we have introduced the products which can eliminate the monotonous trends, processes and bring a new innovation to the photography and photo albums.

The introduction of 3d camera is another innovation which the Indian market is looking for and we have brought it for them,” Surendra Singh, DGM – Sales, Digital Print Enhancement.

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“Each time we participate in CEIF, we bring new and unique products and solutions for this industry. With displaying all the solutions live we have given the visitors a different experience of experiencing the products and understand the usage so that they can

create and innovate various applications in their existing business. The response has been really encouraging,” says Akash Kumar, Senior Manager – Marketing and Communications.

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FUJIFILM to control Xerox: To take over Xerox in $6.1 billion deal Agree to combine Fuji Xerox joint venture with Xerox with Fujifilm owning 50.1% share.

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation and Xerox Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to combine Xerox and their longstanding Fuji Xerox joint venture. Fujifilm will own 50.1% stake of the combined company. This transaction has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Fujifilm and Xerox on January 31st, and January 30th respectively.

This transaction has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Fujifilm and Xerox on January 31st, and January 30th respectively. The two companies will combine by Fuji Xerox becoming a 100% subsidiary of Xerox, and Xerox will change its name to Fuji Xerox. Xerox shareholders will receive a $2.5 billion special cash dividend, or approximately $9.80 per share.

Struggling with falling demand for copiers and printers, Xerox has agreed to merge its operations with Fuji Xerox, the joint venture that has been in business since 1962.

Fuji Xerox is a leading Document Solution Company, and is currently a 75-25 joint venture between Fujifilm and Xerox.

Fujifilm will acquire 50.1% of New Fuji Xerox, and the company will maintain its NYSE listing. The combined company will maintain the “Fuji Xerox” and “Xerox” brands within its respective operating regions.

The combined company is expected to deliver a total of USD $1.7 billion in total annual cost savings by 2022, with approximately $1.2 billion of the total cost savings expected to be achieved by 2020.

As part of this cost improvement initiatives, the existing Fuji Xerox will implement a fundamental structural reform, in order to improve earnings and productivity, and transform itself into a lean company.

The new Fuji Xerox’s Board of Directors will include twelve members, seven of whom will be appointed by the Fujifilm Board. Five independent directors will be appointed from the Xerox Board. Shigetaka Komori, chairman and chief operating officer of Fujifilm and Chairman of the existing Fuji Xerox, is going to serve as chairman of the Board. Jacobson will serve as the CEO of the new Fuji Xerox entity.

Mr. Komori added, “I am confident that Fujifilm’s ability to drive change as well as its experience of successful reinvention will give a competitive edge to the new Fuji Xerox, delivering significant value creation to shareholders of both the new Fuji Xerox and Fujifilm.

We are delighted to welcome Xerox and its employees to the Fujifilm family and look forward to combining our strengths towards jointly shaping the future of our industry.”

Jeff Jacobson, chief executive officer of Xerox, said, “The proposed combination has compelling industrial logic and will unlock significant growth and productivity opportunities for the combined company, while delivering substantial value to Xerox shareholders. The new Fuji Xerox will be better positioned to compete in today’s environment with truly global scale, increased presence in fast-growing markets, and innovation capabilities to effectively meet our customers’ rapidly-evolving demands.

In addition, the combined company’s strong financial profile will enable investments that support continued market leadership, while also providing opportunities for increasing capital returns over time.”

Robert J. Keegan, chairman of Xerox’s Board of Directors, said, “Today’s announcement

follows a comprehensive review of our strategic and financial alternatives led by Xerox’s independent directors that began after the separation of Conduent in 2016.

Upon careful consideration of all alternatives available to the company, the Board of Directors concluded that this combination is clearly the best path to create value for our shareholders. An attractive, certain cash dividend, together with participation in the future success of the combined company, presents a compelling value equation for Xerox shareholders. We are excited to strengthen our longstanding relationship with Fujifilm as we enter the next phase of Xerox’s transformation journey.”

Fujifilm has indicated it plans to lay off 10,000 Fuji Xerox workers. The job cuts are part of a wider restructuring that the company is undertaking in the face of increased competition and it expects to reduce annual costs by 50 billion yen ($460 million) in the process.

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ScanMould benefits from Rapida RDC 106 high productivity - benefits from rotary die-cutting for inmould labels which is significantly more effective than conventional die-cutting.

When asked about the benefits he has gained with the Rapida RDC 106, ScanMould managing director Martin Fundal gives an amazingly simple answer: “It is by far the most effective die-cutter on the market.”

ScanMould has operated a Rapida RDC 106 rotary die-cutter for the processing of inmould labels at its production centre in Jyllinge/Denmark since the middle of the year. Founded just two years ago, the company is one of the early adopters of rotary die-cutting on the basis of Rapida sheetfed offset technology.

The Rapida RDC 106 was installed in a configuration with a single die-cutting unit and accessories for the processing of labels and inmould films. Important features include the sidelay-free infeed system DriveTronic SIS, an AirTronic delivery, a compressor cabinet and various details to safeguard scratch-free sheet travel. Both reels and individual sheets can be handled: An RS 106 reel sheeter incorporating the newly developed “Register-Cut” system cuts reels from a flexo press into sheets of the required length ahead of the feeder. Subsequently, the sheets are fed to the rotary die-cutter in absolutely precise register.

Video systems at the feeder and in the delivery permit close observation of the passing sheets.

ScanMould estimates that the Rapida RDC 106 is nine times more effective in production compared to a classic flat-bed die-cutter. This can be attributed both to the higher processing speed and to the faster makeready.

Key Notes : > Rapida RDC 106 delivers significant productivity benefits. > Processing of reels printed on large flexo presses. > Less expensive dies and cutting forms.

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Nine times more effective than classic flat-bed die-cutters ScanMould estimates that the Rapida RDC 106 is nine times more effective in production compared to a classic flat-bed die-cutter. This can be attributed both to the higher processing speed of up to 12,500 sheets per hour (for other applications up to 15,000 sheets per hour) and to the faster makeready.

Makeready on the Rapida RDC 106 is approximately three to four times faster than on a conventional diecutter. Furthermore, the necessary dies and cutting formes are significantly less expensive than those of a traditional system.

For ScanMould, it is a major advantage that reels printed on a large flexo press can be sent to the RDC 106 without further intermediate steps thanks to the reel sheeter. Comments from his extensive network of contacts in the print industry drew Martin Fundal’s attention to the option of rotary die-cutting with the Rapida RDC 106.

Fast job changeovers Already after the first months of production, the expectations placed on the Rapida RDC 106 at ScanMould have been fulfilled. A complete job

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changeover (die and forme change) takes five to ten minutes. The machine is thus suitable for both high-volume production and short runs. The high die-cutting speed is effective for long runs, and the fast job changeovers ensure that shorter runs are also economical. This flexibility is a particular merit of the Rapida RDC 106. But Martin Fundal sees another key benefit: “The

register accuracy in die-cutting is absolutely perfect.” He is convinced that the Rapida RDC 106 could be used equally successfully in folding carton production, in addition to inmould labels.

At ScanMould, however, production has from the very beginning been focussed on the printing and die-cutting of inmould labels.

The company was founded with the support of the Danish Growth Fund, a state initiative which provides capital and expertise to assist new companies. Martin Fundal is at the same time a co-proprietor of ScanKet, another Danish company with over 30 years of experience in the production of conventional labels.

Sun Chemical introduces SunCure Aspire UV Offset inks Brand owners benefit from vibrant inks for luxury folding carton applications that offer longer shelf appeal.

Sun Chemical has launched a new UV offset ink that was developed to make sophisticated graphics look stunning and vibrant on high-end luxury folding cartons while at the same time providing the longerterm shelf appeal brand owners require.

The new ink system, SunCure Aspire UV, has been formulated to exhibit immense colour transparency to help create vivid colour graphic effects on metallized, lenticular and holographic board stocks frequently used for pharmaceutical, perfume, liquor, cosmetic and POP applications.

In addition to providing the essential packaging charisma that brands require for high-end folding carton applications, SunCure Aspire UV inks offer excellent transfer, a wide water window, a high degree of lithographic stability, very high pigment strength to ensure mileage on press, and good lightfastness so shelf appeal remains consistent over time. This ink system has been designed to work extremely well with Sun Chemical’s SunInspire special effects coatings to make cartons truly stand out.

The new UV ink system does not use any of the “exclusion-type photoinitiators” that are sometimes considered to be a concern to

many brand owners and regulatory bodies.

SunCure Aspire UV inks also deliver very good adhesion properties to many nonporous substrates.

SunCure Aspire UV inks come in a complete line of high strength blending colours for all spot colour needs, and meet ISO colour requirements for GRACoL G7 applications.

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group, produces printing inks, coatings and supplies, pigments, polymers, liquid compounds, solid compounds, and application materials. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical has annual sales of more than $7.5 billion and over 20,000 employees supporting customers around the world.

Taiyo U.V. Servo-driven Flexo press at Regal Creative Products New Delhi based Regal Creative Products has installed a Taiyo 10-colour U.V. Flexo Press. The press manufactured by Taiyo Kikai, installed and commissioned by Taiyo Engineers with joint efforts by Standard Printers Providers – Mumbai has recently gone on full production stream at Regal.

After detailed evaluation of Taiyo Flexo Press, Mr. Bajaj took quick decision to place the order with Taiyo as the Machine can print a wide range of substrates with perfect register that absolutely expands their business chances.

used to print the full range of label products for Regal.

Regal caters to a wide range of customers in the cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, lubricant, beverages and liquor industry. Its rich clientele includes names like Godrej, Ayur, Emami, Pidilite, VLCC, Airtel and Vodafone to name a few.

Complete service back-up is provided by Standard Printers Providers to the customer.

The Taiyo UV Flexo press is designed to enable the production of labels for diverse applications. The sturdy Taiyo press will be

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Cosmo Films: Working their way into specialty films for labels Ashok Jaipuria led Cosmo Films Limited, headquartered in New Delhi, is one of the largest manufacturers of BOPP films in the world.

When the first line was commissioned Cosmo’s capacity was only 850 tons per annum, which now has reached 2,00,000 tons from five different locations that include three in India, one in Korea and one in USA, the biggest facility being the one in Vadodara.

Key Notes : > Setup and commissioned first BOPP production line in 1981 at Chikalthana, Aurangabad. > Today, Label films are a substantial part constituting 15% of their total production. > Delivery of quality and innovative products remains a priority.

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According to Wikipedia, Cosmo Films is the largest manufacturer of thermal lamination films in the world.

Ashok Jaipuria is prided with his lineage from an elite Marwari family (people from the Marwar region of Rajasthan). Ashok is the only son of his father Late Sri Sitaram Jaipuria, who was an Industrialist and Promoter of Swadeshi Polytex Limited, Swadeshi Cotton Mills Limited and was a member of the Upper House of the Parliament of India. Ashok started his own firm Cosmo Films in 1976 with an objective to manufacture and market BOPP(Biaxially Oriented Poly Propylene) films. He qualified in Business Administration and Marketing Science in the year 1973. BOPP film was a licensed item those days, visualizing growth and opportunity in this nascent area; he applied for and acquired the license to manufacture it. He setup and commissioned his first BOPP production line in 1981 at Chikalthana, Aurangabad. Being one of the first entrants to produce BOPP in India, the initial years were very tough, more so because customer awareness did not exist and educating them on the product was a challenge. Print lamination and self adhesive packaging tapes were the first target segments for this product. Once settled, there was no looking back, they commissioned their second production line at Waluj, Aurangabad in 1988 and third line also at Waluj in 1996.

Going for specialties in BOPP - adding metalizer, extrusion coating plant and more BOPP lines Entering the new millennium, Cosmo Films was steadily growing, so was the market for BOPP and also the market share of Cosmo for BOPP films.

With a positive situation prevailing, they became bullish and registered unprecedented growth in this decade. In 2001 they commissioned their fourth line and a year later in 2002 they acquired Gujarat Propack Limited, the Karjan Vadodara based BOPP manufacturer which became their fifth BOPP line. In 2003 the sixth line was commissioned and in the very next year in 2004 they decided to go for specialties in BOPP by adding a metalizer, an extrusion coating plant and yet another BOPP line taking their total count to seven. Expanding on coated products, they commissioned their second extrusion coating line in 2005. Encouraged by the success, Cosmo added five more extrusion coating lines. Two were added in 2006, one in 2007 and two more in 2008. Extending

their footprint globally, in 2009 they acquired USA headquartered GBC’s Print Finishing Business from Acco Brands Corporation USA. Also in 2009 they enhanced their BOPP production capacity with yet another line at Vadodara, taking the total to 8 lines.

They wrapped up the decade by installing their 2nd metalizer at Karjan, Vadodara. In the second decade of the millennium Cosmo continued on their growth path. Pankaj Poddar also of Marwari descent, a qualified Chartered Accountant, took charge as the CEO of Cosmo Films in 2011. In the ensuing years a new plant was commissioned with their existing eighth extrusion thermal coating line in South Korea.

Two more BOPP lines in Aurangabad SEZ and Karjan Baroda were added in subsequent years taking the total BOPP production lines to ten. In addition, they

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have five coating lines, three metalizers and one CPP (Cast Polypropylene) line. When the first line was commissioned Cosmo’s capacity was only 850 tons per annum, which now has reached 2,00,000 tons from five different locations that include three in India, one in Korea and one in USA, the biggest facility being the one in Vadodara. The production in India spreads over 100 acres of land with 850 permanent employees.

Even though volume growth of BOPP was coming from packaging and lamination yet the business had sometime along the way started to get competitive. To maintain their leadership and profitability, they had in the 1990s, shifted focus to specialties in films

and label films for wrap around labels, IML (that had started evolving) along with limited presence in self adhesive labels. Out of their initial endeavours, white film for Parle and production of synthetic paper was vital in their rapid growth.

Label films become a substantial part of Cosmo’s product offerings With Pankaj Poddar at helm, the company became more aggressive especially in the label segment. The label segment comprising of self-adhesive labels, wrap around labels and IML is continuously growing in volumes.

They supply these films worldwide with some sales also in China. Today leading Indian

Labelstock and other label producers use Cosmo’s products for labels. Label films continue to become a substantial part of the company’s product offerings these are now around 15% of their total production. Cosmo has invested in creating the right products to facilitate top of the line decorative packaging.

Their offerings include films that are white opaque pearlised, transparent, solid white, gloss/matt metalized, etc. Their films have a clean surface, have excellent gloss, high clarity and can be printed by different print technologies that include printing by using Water based inks, UV inks, Gravure inks, Thermal transfer ribbon printing and some Digital print processes. According to Pankaj, while the domestic BOPP market is growing at around 10 % per annum, the growth is slightly more in self adhesive labels and IML, yet Cosmo is registering a growth rate above this due to their increasing exports.

They are committed to diversify more and more into the specialty segments due to depressed margins of commodity products in a competitive scenario. They will soon be launching direct thermal printable film and paper. Being firmly committed to maintain their leadership, for them delivery of quality and innovative products is a priority. They have invested more than 1.50 Million US$ in their new Research and Development/ Innovation centre. The centre has capability to analyse the entire film’s chemistry viz. surface, polymer and chemical analysis. The centre is also capable of testing all properties of the film right from its concept stage way upto its end applications. Centre can also conduct in house printing tests with diverse processes like Screen, UV flexo, Gravure printing, Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer Printing.

Pankaj is emphatic that BOPP consumption will continue to grow at a fast pace, but he wishes to see Cosmo diversify more into specialty segments. They will also be adding a Cast Poly Propylene film (CPP) and metalized CPP film line in 2018; they will also be installing a PET film line. Both product lines will be packaging and label centric. PET will be majorly offered as label face or later for release liner applications. PET liners can reduce the adverse impact of liner waste on the environment by bringing down the tonnage of liners using thinner liners. While most of the present paper siliconised liners go to landfills, PET liners can be recycled.

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more than double up from the present 300 million US Dollars to 600-700 US Dollars.

This he states will be just from the ongoing organic growth. However if they install more projects and happen to acquire some businesses, the turnover may reach USD 1 billion. The present share of specialty films in the company portfolio is around 40%, he hopes and wishes to increase this share to 60% so as to keep adding value to its bottom line.

- The article is written by Harveer Sahni Chairman, Weldon Celloplast, New Delhi (published in arrangement with “Packaging South Asia”).

is also on cards. Their biggest competition at global level comes from Jindal Poly films subsequent to their acquisition of Exxon Mobil’s BOPP films division and from Innovia films. However still, Pankaj says, “We will be enhancing capacities. As for specialties, we have no real competition”. Pensively and hesitantly he does agree that digital printing direct on product that will eliminate the substrate maybe a challenge but he is confident it will not affect Cosmo’s growth plans.

Pankaj Poddar is an alumnus of Delhi’s Shri Ram College of commerce (SRCC).

After finishing his B.Com at SRCC, he completed his articles to be a qualified CA and then completed his degree in MBA from IMT Ghaziabad. He worked with Ernst and Young for 7 years, for automotive parts company Delphi for 5 years two years each with Reckitt Benckiser and Avon Beauty Products. He comes from a traditional Marwari business family, his father dealt with heavy earthmoving machinery spare parts, brother traded in air-dryers and chilling plants and sister’s husband supplies alloy metal to auto parts companies. Moving away from the tradition Pankaj preferred to be a professional executive. His wife is a dietician and they are blessed with two school going children, a son and a daughter. When he joined Cosmo, the turnover of the company was Rupees 850 Crores (130Million USD) and it has now reached Rupees 1900 Crores (300 Million USD). He was awarded as “Indian CEO of

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the year” by ABCI, Association of Business Communicators of India at their “Brand India Summit” in 2016. When Pankaj took charge, Cosmo Film’s share was trading at Rs.80-90 and now it has reached Rs.350-400.

NBG and Webtech form JV

Towards a green cause Cosmo Films is an environmentally conscious company and continues to make strides in implementing eco friendly measures. All coatings on their films are water based and they support water based ink printing for conversion of their films.

They are an ISO: 14001 certified company.

The waste water in all their plants, after effluent treatment, is used for gardening. All plant sites have water harvesting. Natural lighting is used wherever possible. They plan to initiate a solar power plant at their Vadodara site as a first experiment and if found successful, they will replicate in other sites as well. Every employee in their organization has to undergo training. As a part of their corporate social responsibility, they work on supplementing basic education provided to young children in government schools in and around their plants through various sustainable programs like Computer Literacy, basic English Learning, basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. They have trained about 150 rural youth as qualified teachers to be able to execute this and till date more than 25000 students have benefitted from these programs.

Pankaj feels in 5 years Cosmo’s turnover will

In a recent agreement, NBG Printographic Machinery Company and Webtech Engineering have formed a Joint Venture to jointly manufacture and promote Flexo Label presses.

According to the agreement, Webtech Engineering will manufacture top loading flexo presses and NBG Printographic Machinery will handle marketing and sales activities and continue to make its servo presses. Both companies would be launching more machinery together in the future.

Dr. SK Garg, NBG and Sabhajeet Singh, Webtech believe the JV to add value to their products and service and they will also be investing in R&D for advance machines.

NBG Printographic is a manufacturer and supplier of printing and packaging solutions.

Webtech Engineering deals in the machine manufacturing in the label, packaging, security, stationery printing and converting segments.

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FLEXcon UV Inkjet topcoat technology to further Digital Printing innovation New FLEXcon DPM UVIJ products with UV inkjet topcoat technology provide roll-to-roll or roll-to-sheet capabilities, and greater print versatility for narrow-format UV inkjet printing.

FLEXcon Company, an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating, has announced the introduction of FLEXcon DPM UVIJ white polyester, white polypropylene (non-vinyl alternative), and white vinyl products for narrow-format UV inkjet printing of durable goods labels.

The new product line features FLEXcon’s UV inkjet gloss topcoat designed to meet the fastest growing digital print technology, narrow-format UV inkjet. FLEXcon’s UV inkjet gloss topcoat sets a new standard in narrow-format UV inkjet printing by providing excellent ink receptivity for sharp, vibrant graphics while providing excellent ink adhesion. By leveraging FLEXcon’s successful UV inkjet gloss topcoat, products are printable across various digital UV inkjet platforms, as well as UV flexo.

The DPM UVIJ product line features UV inkjet topcoated 2.0 mil white polyester and 4.0 mil white polypropylene, as well as non-topcoated 4.0 mil white vinyl — all yield consistent surface smoothness and excellent dimensional stability. The polyester can endure varying temperatures.

The products are coated with FLEXcon’s V/L-344 permanent acrylic adhesive and are backed with either a roll-form liner, or a first-time layflat liner specifically designed for narrow format UVIJ printable roll-to-roll or roll-to-sheet converting. The product line is designed for durable goods and industrial labeling applications including power tools, appliances, electronics, compliance labels, and warning and instructional labels. DPM UVIJ polyester and polypropylene products are UL/cUL pending with specific OEM printers.

“In the digital sector, the fastest growing technology is narrow-format UV inkjet.

FLEXcon recognized this trend and worked directly with OEM printer manufacturers

to develop and qualify a UV inkjet topcoat that will work consistently across multiple platforms including narrow-format UV inkjet printers with UV flexo capabilities.

In addition, by this collaborative effort, we developed the only roll-to-sheet products in the marketplace,” said Ron Ducharme, Market Development Specialist, Product Identification Business Team for FLEXcon.

Products (DPM UVIJ 1PW, 1PWS, 1PPW, 1PPWS, 1FW, and 1FWS) are available through FLEXcon’s FLEXchoice for Durables program. With the FLEXchoice for Durables program, converters can order custom widths without purchasing a whole master, with no upcharge.

Print & Beyond 2018 KMPA’s (Kerala Master Printers Association) flagship event, Print & Beyond will be held at Holiday Inn Cochin, Kochi on 3rd February 2018. Mr. Akihiro Komori Deputy Group General Manager (Overseas), Komori Corporation, Japan will inaugurate the event.

Technology, Haryana; Tomin J. Thachankary, IPS, former Chairman & MD, Kerala Books and Publication Society and Ramesh Kejriwal, Chairman, Parksons Packaging gave insightful key note address in the first, second and third editions of Print & Beyond Seminar respectively. The Print & Beyond Seminar is held every year as a tribute to late Jose Joseph, the founder of Printers Castle for his invaluable contributions to the association and printing industry in general.

Print & Beyond is a one of a kind initiative of KMPA kick started in 2014 with the aim of acquainting the Kerala printing industry to the latest technological innovations taking place on the global printing arena. ‘Packaging’ was the theme for its last edition, and was elaborately discussed in the seminar which was held on 14th January, 2017 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Kochi.

Print & Beyond has been a much sought after industry event graced by the presence and presentations of industry stalwarts. Narendra

The theme of the event for this edition is ‘Books and Publishing’ and KMPA have arranged a host of speakers aligned with the subject.

Paruchuri, MD Pragati Offset; Prof. Dr. Rajendrakumar Anayath, VC, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and

The registration for the seminar can be done through e-mail or by phone until 25th January 2018.

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Xeikon Café 2018 introduces Academy Xeikon Cafe 2018 featuring new components will be a more relevant, informative and interactive event for participants.

The Xeikon Café Exhibition and Conference, scheduled to take place 20-23 March 2018 in Belgium, will feature a range of newly introduced components. The 2018 edition will mark the introduction of an educational Academy with technology-driven presentations and practical workshop sessions, and an informal social gathering to increase networking opportunities.

“Our goal with the Xeikon Café is to provide an industry educational venue that is as agnostic and neutral as possible as it explores the future of digital production. We want it to benefit the industry at large, helping people understand the new opportunities digital production can bring to their businesses, and inspiring them to achieve new heights,” explains Danny Mertens of Xeikon Café. “This year’s focus is again on packaging innovations, and we hope to attract even more visitors than the 1.000 who attended last year. We have also moved this event to an annual schedule. This is in an effort to provide ongoing education, information about industry trends, and inspiration to packaging converters, printers, brands and designers alike.”

The Academy will be a mix of workshops and presentations. The interactive workshops will be designed to help attendees acquire knowledge and make the right decisions for their businesses.

Key Notes : > The 2018 edition will mark the introduction of an educational Academy. > Technology-driven presentations and practical workshop sessions. > An informal social gathering to increase networking opportunities.

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Taking the event’s technical element to the next level The newly introduced Academy will provide a

technical, educational forum centred around innovative end-use applications and packaging decoration techniques. “By introducing the Xeikon Café Academy, we are taking the technical element of the event to the next level. The goal is to guide visitors towards transforming their businesses for a successful future,” comments Mertens. “We are driven by the desire to help participants make the most of the fantastic technology that is available in the market and to discover ways in which they can use it to their best advantage.”

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provide inspiration and education designed to help attendees move their business forward. In many cases, these presentations will involve brand owners who will speak at a high level about how they are implementing some of the 40 end-use applications demonstrated in the exhibition area. Lastly, this year’s event will include a social event on the second evening, March 21st. This informal get-together will give attendees the opportunity to meet the speakers and fellow visitors, review the day’s activities and discuss ideas and issues in a more relaxed setting. In short, an ideal opportunity to meet new industry colleagues, and reconnect with old ones.

“We strive to make Xeikon Café 2018 a topclass networking and educational industry presentations. The interactive workshops will be designed to help attendees acquire knowledge and make the right decisions for their businesses. Going beyond product specifications, the workshops will cover topics related to Food Safety, Automation, Exploring the Creativity of Digital, Saving on Cost and Print Technologies. The presentations in the Academy will focus on the main packaging decoration techniques available today, while covering all aspects of digital production – from workflow, print media and print engines to consumables

and finishing equipment. Attendees can choose from a range of topics, including self-adhesive, heat transfer, wet-glue, flexible packaging, among others, and attend the sessions most relevant for their business.

Each presentation is concluded with a technology demonstration in the exhibition area of the Xeikon Café, making it highly practical and hands-on.

Next to the Academy, Xeikon Café 2018 will again feature general Conference sessions with strategic keynotes speakers that will

event. We want attendees to learn, discover new applications that can benefit their businesses and their customers, and network with peers. By combining the technologyfocused sessions in the Academy, the strategic presentations in the Conference and the more than 40 end-use applications being produced live at the exhibition area, visitors can be assured of gaining a holistic view of the particular packaging innovations they are most interested in,” concludes Mertens.

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Opportunities, Challenges and Celebrations!

FINAT’s 2018 calendar of events reflects, and addresses, the ever-changing opportunities and challenges in the today’s packaging world. provide a leading-edge insight into the IoT, and how ‘smart’ products transform brand relationships, business operations, and service experiences.

This year’s calendar of events and supporting activities offered by the international association for the label and sleeve markets, FINAT, is a full one. It reflects, and addresses, the complex and everchanging opportunities and challenges in the overall world of packaging today for the benefit of the FINAT membership which, in itself, is a diverse web of companies, from raw material suppliers through inks, printing and application machinery, to converters and contract packers.

Tackling the technical challenges First on this year’s agenda of international events is the FINAT Technical Seminar – a two-yearly event which attracts high attendances for its astute combination of all the key elements of commercial label production today. Taking place in Barcelona on 7-9 March, this year’s seminar addresses a broad range of topics for printers and converters. Setting the context, keynote speaker Andy Hobsbawm, founder of smart products platform EVRYTHNG, will

The programme will go on to address choosing an MIS supplier; the digital print technologies – both stand-alone and in combination with flexo; workflow automation; inks and decoration techniques; and facestocks and finishing. As well as the formal presentations, the seminar will feature parallel troubleshooting workshops where participants can address two arenas of current technical focus and relevance: the flexible packaging and sleeving technologies, and multi-layer, peel-andreveal label constructions. The event’s accompanying tabletop exhibition and social programme also, of course, offer exceptional opportunities for networking across the extended label industry value chain.

European Label Forum FINAT’s annual industry event, the European Label Forum, travels this year to Dublin, Ireland, 6-8 June. As in previous years, the program covers a range of issues relevant to the European labels and narrow web packaging industry. Topics on this year’s agenda include the European label industry after Brexit, diversification of the labels and narrow web industry, intelligent packaging, talent development, total cost of ownership of the different printing technologies, the state of affairs in digital label printing, the latest innovations in brand protection, online

marketing of your company, as well as the impact of upcoming legislation in food compliant packaging as well as serialization and tamper evidence. Keynote speakers confirmed include TV commentator and spokesman of former British PM Tony Blair, Alastair Campbell, founder of XYZ University, author and expert on intergenerational issues in companies Sarah Sladek, and Professor Noreena Hertz, author, visionary economist, decision-making guru and author with an impressive track record in predicting global trends.

FINAT International Label Competition The ELF also provides the platform for the prize presentations in the 2018 FINAT International Label Competition. This longestablished and prestigious competition – now accepting entries, but closing 23 March (link to entry form) – features a number of technical and marketing/end use categories.

For the first time this year, it includes flexible packaging – since it is now an additional option offered by many label converters.

The competition creates a ‘shop window’ of the label industry, and brings recognition and international press coverage for winning companies.

Succession planning A third live event on the FINAT calendar takes place on 5-7 September in Bucharest, Romania: the FINAT Global Young Managers’ Congress 2018. This creative FINAT initiative represents an opportunity for youngergeneration print managers across the globe – whether FINAT members or not – to come together to focus on management skills development in the fast-moving packaging

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print arena, where a continuing flow of new-generation expertise is essential for the industry’s future.

Technical webinars Throughout the year, FINAT will host a programme of free-to-attend webinars for members, focussed on technical and recycling matters. Scheduled subjects include intelligent packaging, self-adhesive label dispensing, and RecyClass – the recyclability tool for plastic packaging offered

by Plastic Recyclers Europe. One of the subjects covered is the circular economy strategy for plastics, being one of the major substrates for labels, with a webinar dedicated to the general recycling strategy, followed by more detailed webinars on best practices for packaging and label design, and new label marker technologies for better polymer sorint at the recyclers.

in-depth market research, published twice a year for the benefit of members in the FINAT RADAR. The summer 2018 edition will feature detailed statistics on the European labelling industry, and the year-end edition will focus on brand owners.

On the FINAT RADAR

Celebrations!

The association’s website is also home to

Confirmation of the high levels of service

FINAT has provided to its members is the fact that the association will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in November 2018. Officially established in 1958, FINAT represents unique historical documentation of the selfadhesive label industry from its inception, and is now supporting, and promoting that industry’s ever-widening profile in the world of packaging.

The Pentawards announces UPM Raflatac as its newest sponsor As part of the sponsorship agreement, UPM Raflatac will present one of the awards – The Beverage Category.

The Pentawards, the international competition exclusively dedicated to packaging design, has unveiled UPM Raflatac as its latest big name sponsor. This is a major coup for The Pentawards, coming shortly after it announced that its hotly anticipated Gala Ceremony will be held at the Guggenheim Museum, on 6th September 2018.

Raflatac will present one of the awards – The Beverage Category - at the Pentawards Gala Ceremony, taking place in New York later in the year. UPM Raflatac will also host a panel discussion at the Pentawards Conference in Madrid, and will support the global tour of the Pentawards in the form of their Winner’s Exhibit.

UPM Raflatac is one of the leading global suppliers of sustainable high-quality, high-performance pressure sensitive label materials. As the latest sponsor of The Pentawards it will be joining a series of major names, which includes Esko, Sleever and IC3D for 2018.

Lee Walker-Quinn, Global Director, Business Development Wine & Spirit Labeling at UPM Raflatac, comments: “We are delighted to be working with the Pentawards. This global partnership demonstrates UPM Raflatac’s commitment to develop labeling solutions that add value to the whole packaging value chain. We share a common goal with the Pentawards which is to champion design. Our innovative and sustainable label materials help bring design to life and, working in partnership with the Pentawards, we can support, advise and add value to designers and brand owners.”

Adam Ryan, Project Manager at The Pentawards, comments: “This announcement is not just the beginning of a partnership between two hugely ambitious companies, but also showcases the scale and reputation of The Pentawards. With more announcements due in the next month or two, these are really exciting times for The Pentawards, so stay tuned!”

As part of the sponsorship agreement, UPM

Each year, packaging from around the world is judged by an international jury of 12 highly respected designers, packaging design directors and marketing chiefs from

major global brands. By participating in the Pentawards, packaging designers, design students, brand-owners and packaging producers have the opportunity to compare their creations to those from around the world.

There are five main award categories: Food, Beverages, Body, Luxury and Other Markets; these are then split into 55 sub categories.

For the 2017 awards, there were 2,013 entries from 5 continents and 54 countries.

The winners receive bronze, silver, gold and platinum Pentawards. The ‘Best of the Show’ receives the unique Diamond Pentaward.

Each year, trophies are awarded in a different city in Europe, Asia or the Americas, at an official ceremony which hosts hundreds of designers from around the world, and provides a unique opportunity to meet and exchange ideas.

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Michelman Innovation Centre for Coatings Is ‘Creating the Future of Packaging’ in India Michelman has announced the opening of its new packaging incubator, the Michelman Innovation Centre for Coatings (MICC), at its facilities in central Mumbai. The Centre is designed to allow all members of the packaging value chain to participate in the design and production of sustainable packaging.

Backed by over 70 years of water-based coating expertise, and outfitted with new state-of-the-art equipment, the MICC is strategically designed for fast & efficient development of sustainable packaging solutions. Shailesh Nema, Michelman India’s Country Manager and Director explains “This Centre will allow customers to efficiently evaluate new technologies, prototype innovative packaging structures, test improved coating formulations, and quickly commercialize superior packaging.”

The centerpiece of the MICC is a Kroenert pilot coater laminator that allows packaging manufacturers to test new concepts without stopping their production lines. Additionally, collaboration with Michelman’s technical and market experts allows brand owners, film producers, converters, universities, and others involved in the research and development of packaging produce more sustainable solutions. The MICC is outfitted with a training and conference facility as well.

Nema elaborates, “Michelman is committed to training industry’s next generation of packaging engineers. This facility is available for use by all members of the packaging value chain for this purpose.”

The Centre includes advance equipment for barrier testing, lamination, and for improving both the physical and chemical properties of coatings. These capability improvements will benefit Michelman’s customer service and in-house flexible packaging expertise.

This investment complements and supports past acquisition and investment activity throughout Asia, and will allow Michelman to better development and expand its customer base in India and the surrounding region.

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new website (www.michelman.in) which strengthens its commitment to the Indian market. The site focuses specifically on the needs of the Indian packaging market and highlights its major investment, the Michelman Innovation Centre for Coatings.

Visitors to the site will be introduced to Michelman’s new Packaging Incubator, which is the focal point of the Centre. Strategically designed to facilitate fast and efficient development of sustainable packaging solutions, the incubator was built around a state-of-the-art, dual-station pilot coater laminator that allows manufacturers to test new product concepts without having to stop their own production lines for R&D purposes.

The Packaging Incubator, outfitted with training and conference rooms, is staffed

by Michelman’s application and materials experts, who work closely with the entire packaging value chain. Users of the facility also have access to Michelman’s technical, marketing and regulatory experts, to aid in the development and commercialization of new and improved products.

The website also introduces visitors to Michelman’s line of cutting edge and waterbased coatings formulated for the Indian flexible packaging market. Various grades are available for heat seal, oxygen barrier, print receptivity, and overprint varnishing applications.

Michelman has made it easy to request facility and product information, schedule a tour, and inquire about career opportunities on the new site.

Dow launches game changing fully recyclable polyethylene packaging solution in India In India, brand owners and consumers have become increasingly dependent on flexible plastic packaging for its superior qualities such as convenience, being lightweight, affordability and barrier properties. However, Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 – guidelines issued by the Ministry of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India – called for large scale implementation of proper plastic disposal practices and phasing out non-recyclable, multi-polymer packaging. Dow’s all PE laminate solution enters the market at an opportune time as brand owners look for environmentally friendly alternatives.

Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics (P&SP), has developed an innovative formulation of polyethylene (PE) resins to create a new sustainable all PE laminate solution with flexible packaging applications.

Current flexible packaging solutions contain multiple layers of different polymers and additives that are incompatible during the recycling process, requiring complex processes break down. Dow’s revolutionary mono-material all PE laminate packaging

solution brings to the table a solution that does not compromise on - aesthetics, brand perception and performance while the postconsumer packaging will remain 100 percent recyclable at the end of its lifecycle.

“Dow encourages the responsible production, disposal and recycling of plastic, and our all new all PE laminate solution looks at addressing the – flexible plastic waste management in India by allowing for full recyclability,” said Bambang Candra, Asia Pacific Commercial Vice President for Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics. “We are excited by the new product and will be working closely with local brand owners to implement our new solution to help them meet regulations around the reduction of usage of multi-polymer plastics to save the environment.”

More information of Dow’s PE laminate solution will also be available at Dow’s booth during PlastIndia 2018. It is located at Hall 15, Booth H15A9 at the Helipad Ground in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

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Smurfit Kappa’s sustainable fruit packaging led to 50% sales increase Smurfit Kappa’s sustainable packaging is having a transformative effect on the European fresh produce sector, with one customer reporting a sales increase of 50%.

Smurfit Kappa was approached by a fresh fruit provider in Poland who wanted a more sustainable and hygienic alternative to the wooden crates and punnets it was using for strawberries. A team of specialists analysed the packaging and all aspects of the supply chain and identified key factors that were contributing to damage during transit.

The insights from the testing and analysis were used to create the SofruPak and SofruBox designs which provided the best logistic performance by reducing the storage space by 70%. In addition, an attractive branded design that created maximum impact in store led to a 50% increase in product sales.

A growing number of retailers and food producers in Europe are recognising the benefits of paper-based packaging. Smurfit Kappa’s packaging solutions are adaptable, recyclable and break down completely within months, a key requisite for the thriving organic food sector.

Packaging and how it breaks down is increasingly influencing shoppers’ purchase decisions.

Edwin Goffard, Chief Operating Officer, Corrugated Europe said: “Corrugated packaging lends itself well to high-spec branding which is an important differentiator.

Printed, instantly recognisable packaging has a distinct in-store advantage when it comes to that first moment of truth for consumers.

“We are also seeing a growing number of retailers and growers seeking to use a

more sustainable type of packaging that is 100% biodegradable and does not harm the planet.”

Smurfit Kappa will be exhibiting an array of packaging solutions for the fresh produce sector and using virtual reality technology to showcase its unique packaging approach to driving sales at the 26th annual Fruit Logistica event next month.

Harwal Group orders second Bobst 20SIX CI Flexo Press In 2014, Interplast, based in Sharjah, UAE, was the first member of Harwal Group that purchased a Bobst 20SIX CI flexo press.

It was the first Bobst 20SIX press in the UAE and also the first 20SIX press in the GCC which used smartGPS technology in the flexible packaging industry. Recently, Riyadh Plastic Factory Company (RPF), also an associated company of Harwal Group, signed a contract for a Bobst 20SIX CI flexo press to extend their capacities for the production of flexible packaging.

Both presses are used for printing films (LDPE, BOPP, CPP, PET), foil, laminates, shrink sleeves, PVC twist wraps, metalized twist wraps and wax paper, wrap around labels, gift wraps, shopping bags and flower wraps. With its products, the company serves

a wide range of industries including the packaged foods, juices, dairy, ice creams, dry foods, soft drinks, toffees, cosmetics and toiletries industries.

The second press ordered by Riyadh Plastic Factory Company is almost identical to the first one commissioned in 2014.

Featuring ten colours, a print width of 1450 mm, printing speed up to 500 m/min and maximum repeat of 1200 mm, it perfectly meets the customer’s demands for a wide range of applications. Among the technical highlights of the presses is the smartGPS off-press set-up system that not only reduces the job change overtime and amount of waste during set-up to almost zero, but also serves as a quality control instrument for printing hardware and plate mounting.

“Ever since the first Bobst 20SIX was installed, it has performed to our full satisfaction, both in terms of print quality and productivity. When we decided to invest in a new machine to boost our capacities, the decision in favor of Bobst was an easy one,” explains Mr. Mike Koroukian, Executive Director, Packaging Materials Division of Harwal Group.

Operating from its headquarter in the UAE, Harwal Group consists of more than 40 business units with manufacturing and sales facilities around the globe and serves a diversified range of industries including building materials, industrial materials, consumer goods, furniture, refrigerators and packaging solutions. With their packaging printing and converting operations, Harwal Group has attained the position of the largest plastics converter in the Middle East converting over 200,000 metric tons of plastic.

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Printers will find UV LED Ink experts at Flint Group’s Print UV booth Good news for those attending the upcoming Print UV event (February 26-28): Flint Group’s UV LED ink experts will be available for one-on-one conversations about how LED technology, and the company’s recently launched XCURA EVO inks, might strengthen printers’ UV LED operations.

Tyler Newsom, Sheetfed Product Manager, explains the benefits of face-to-face conversation. “Whether switching to UV LED or considering a step-change in energy curable technology,” says Tyler Newsom, Sheetfed Product Manager for Flint Group’s CPS Inks division, “printers want greater efficiency, reduced energy costs, and the competitive edge UV LED printing can offer.

Our experience can help both experienced and novice printers understand more about what is available to them, and how we can help.”

Also on hand will be industry-award-winner Rodney Balmer, Global Product Development Director of Energy Curable Inks, who has spoken at multiple prior Print UV events.

According to Mr. Balmer, “Flint Group wants to help printers better understand UV LED printing and inks as well as the unparalleled versatility of XCURA EVO UV LED inks recently launched by Flint Group.

“Pressroom needs vary widely, and XCURA

EVO inks can handle them all,” says Mr. Balmer. “The highest production speeds and most demanding quality standards. All major press types, including straight and perfecting. IPA or no IPA. XCURA EVO offers greater stability and production quality as well as superior gloss, color strength and dot sharpness. Printers demand a lot of UV LED inks, and XCURA EVO delivers.”

“We built XCURA EVO with an advanced resin technology system,” explains Mr. Balmer, “which delivers greater-than-ever

stability and consistency on new and retrofitted equipment for UV LED printing.”

XCURA EVO UV LED offers: • Excellent flow and rheology properties, with and without duct agitators • Low inking and dampening • Low waste generation due to excellent transfer properties on all substrates • Curing and rub resistance • ISO 12647-2 compliance on approved substrates • High gloss

Budget to boost rural spending, says Pankaj Poddar of Cosmo Films Speaking on the Union Budget presented by the government, Pankaj Poddar of Cosmo

Films expects the Budget 2018 would focus on rural economy & enhance consumer spending. This would directly benefit this sector.

He comments, “The budget as expected is good on intentions, thrust is more on execution. So far as opportunities are concerned, I think the budget seems to be investment-led and waiting for consumption to follow. We, as a company, are excited with opportunity for our sector. The focus of government on rural growth is a key for the Indian economy and increase in rural spending always helps the economy to grow. More money in hands of people will fuel demand, which augurs well for related industries like food processing & FMCG with which we are directly associated.”

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Cosmo Films is one of the leaders in speciality films for packaging, lamination and labeling applications. Its films offerings include biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films, cast polypropylene (CPP) films and soon to be offered biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) films.

Being the largest exporter of BOPP films from India it is the largest producer of thermal laminating films in the world with plant cum distribution centres in the U.S, Korea & Japan and global channel partners in more than seventy countries.

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Amcor directly addresses major environmental issue with capability, scale and reach Amcor is first global packaging company pledging to develop all its packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2025.

Amcor has became the first global packaging company pledging to develop all its packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2025. The company has committed to significantly increasing its use of recycled materials and driving consistently more recycling of packaging around the world.

Packaging is vital to assuring the safety and effectiveness of an extensive range of food, beverage, medical, pharmaceutical, household and personal-care products.

It also significantly limits the enormous environmental implications from food and other product waste.

“Our aspiration is to be the leading global packaging company,” said Ron Delia, Amcor’s chief executive officer. “That means winning on behalf of the environment, customers, consumers, shareholders and our people at the same time, in ways that differentiate Amcor and generate growth.”

According to Mr. Delia, most of Amcor’s packaging today is developed to be recyclable and reusable, and is being designed to use less material in the first place.

The action joins Amcor with 10 leading brands and retail companies making the same 2025 commitment, in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF). Most of those companies are Amcor customers.

EMF estimates that the companies together influence more than six-million metric tons of plastic packaging each year.

Still, there is more that can be done to make packaging recyclable and reusable.

Speaking from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Rob Opsomer of EMF said that Amcor’s pledge is notable.

“Amcor being the first global packaging company to commit to working toward 100-percent recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025 is an important milestone towards creating a circular economy for

plastics,” said Mr. Opsomer, who leads EMF’s Systemic Initiatives.

“The company’s commitment and expertise will be instrumental in supporting the growing group of brands and retailers that have set similar targets for themselves.”

Mr. Opsomer called on other companies “to follow Amcor’s lead.”

Some of the biggest challenges to recyclable and reusable packaging remain, said Amcor’s Mr. Delia, and will be overcome through leadership and innovation, in partnership with customers, suppliers, government agencies, NGOs and others.

First scientific tests prove HDPE’s recycling properties ESE World has carried out the first practical experiment to demonstrate that HDPE can be recycled at least 10 times and further processed under controlled conditions.

The company has been among leaders in the use of recycled plastics for the manufacture of containers for waste and recyclables with over 30 years’ experience. Its advanced procedures and processes in the cleaning, additives and processing of the material enables ESE to make products from recycled plastics with the same quality as virgin material.

However, one question that has remained unanswered until now was how often HDPE can be processed, ground and reprocessed in injection moulding procedures without fundamentally changing the structure and characteristics of the material.

ESE therefore established a controlled experimental model at its production facility that enabled virgin HDPE to be reused 10 times. After each step the material was analysed in cooperation with external research institutions using state-of-the-art methods. The project was led by ESE’s plastics specialist and scientist Jeanett Köhn, PhD. The test demonstrated for the first time that the injection moulding process and shredding of the plastics have, in principle, no property-altering effects on the material over this entire period of reuse. With the service life of containers being around 10 to 20 years, this result means that the availability of material for sustainable production from the same recycled plastic is secured for at least 100 to 200 years.

Udo Fröhlingsdorf, Director of Product

Development & Marketing at ESE, is very pleased with the test results. “Decades of developments under production conditions have put us in the position to process and treat recycled material in such a way that the quality of the products is on a par with virgin material. The findings of this series of experiments now allow us to engage in more targeted research and to develop further future-oriented methods.”

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PPS. Imaging makes renewed investment in Xeikon 8500 One of the leading digital print providers in Germany is expanding its production of personalised wallpaper and wall coverings by purchasing its second Wall Decoration Suite with a Xeikon 8500.

German digital printer PPS. Imaging GmbH has invested in a Xeikon Wall Decoration Suite, including a Xeikon 8500 digital printing system with an X-800 frontend and two CMS/ WMF walldeco finishing units. The company took the decision towards the end of 2017 in order to service the growing creative market for personalised wallpaper for hotels, cafés, offices, trade shows, events and homes.

Installation is due to be completed by the end of March 2018.

“We believe that there is further growth

opportunity in the interior design market,” says Axel Mausolf, Managing Director at PPS. Imaging GmbH. “Our recent takeover of klebefieber.de, an online shop for customised wall decoration and home design ideas, has provided us with a strong additional sales channel for products we can produce

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with the Xeikon Wall Decoration Suite. We create products using the wide variety of materials the machine can work with, offering an endless range of design possibilities that have a ‘wow’ factor, such as turning a conference room into a wine cellar, antiquitythemed wall designs for museums, or a lounge that appears to be in the middle of a forest.”

For PPS. Imaging, this is the second Xeikon 8500 one-pass-duplex solution in a four-colour configuration for single-sided or perfecting printing in a single pass. The company invested in its first Xeikon 8500 Wall Decoration Suitethree years ago at Heimtextil, due to the higher productivity and increased volume it enables for this growth market. As demand for these wall covering solutions grew, the existing equipment was no longer able to cope with production capacity, and a second system was needed.

“We achieved very good results with the first press,” Mausolf says.“Its sophisticated technology and its reliability drove the decision to purchase the new finishing unit as an add-on for the existing press as well.

We were aiming to increase service and parts inventory efficiency, as well as run both Xeikon digital printing systems to the same technical standards.”

For the final production step, the first Xeikon 8500 was fitted with an offlineTecnau cutting system for cutting the wallpaper to the desired roll width and a Fotoba winding system. These two external finishing devices are now being replaced with a Xeikon CMS/ WMF inline finishing solution. It cuts and rewinds the wallpaper inline, producing a fully completed wallpaper roll that is ready for packaging and shipping. The inline process drastically reduces manual operations and creates a more efficient overall process, from receipt of a PDF file to the finished product.

The Xeikon Wall Decoration Suite is a unique end-to-end solution, comprised of a Xeikon 8500 digital printer, environmentally-friendly toner, an efficient workflow and various inline finishing devices. It can handle a number of different materials, including the FSC®certified nonwoven wallpapers deployed by PPS. Imaging. PPS. Imaging is an example of how this production solution can meet the demands of the interior design market for large print runs with fast throughput, as well as efficiently produce the smaller, customised runs that are increasingly in demand.

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Mimaki renews dealership with DigiMania Mimaki Eurasia announces a renewed dealership with digital printing industry serving DigiMania.

Digital printing expert Mimaki renewed its dealership with DigiMania. With this dealership, DigiMania will continue to offer Mimaki’s rich digital textile printing solutions to the Turkish textile printing market.

After completing their restructuring period for the Turkish market, Mimaki Eurasia is taking important decisions about their sales network. Aiming to increase customer satisfaction and preserve the renowned Mimaki quality during the procurement process, Mimaki is strengthening their sales network. Being a long time sales dealer of Mimaki, DigiMania will continue to provide the same service in the coming period with the newly signed deal.

DigiMania is active since 2007, and they will offer the Turkish textile industry the extensively diverse digital printing technologies and services developed

by Mimaki for the textile industry with the dealership agreement. After renewing their dealership position, DigiMania is aiming to provide a faster and a higher quality service to the printing industry. Mimaki’s sublimation and direct to garment printers in different sizes and services constitutes DigiMania’s most important product portfolio.

related to that. Evertse says, “As Mimaki, we show our belief and trust in the Turkish printing market throughout our investments.

There are several textile manufacturers at many points in Turkey. In order to meet these manufacturer’s digital printing needs, we have added our dealer network in the restructuring process. We will continue with dealers that can provide the fastest, highest quality and full service to end users. We believe DigiMania will contribute greatly in this context.”

Stating Mimaki as the strongest company brand value wise, DigiMania General Manager Gürcan Kurtaran added, “Thanks to the rapid service provided by Mimaki, we will be able to serve our customers in a higher quality and faster manner than we have so far. As DigiMania, we aim to preserve and move further Mimaki’s industry leading innovative brand position and strong perception. The final goal of course, is to convey the superior value of Mimaki to our customers.”

Indicating a rapid development for the Turkish textile and garment industry, Mimaki Eurasia General Manager Arjen Evertse pointed out that textile printing segment has obtained double-digit growth numbers

Mimaki is a global provider of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting machines for the sign/graphics, textile/apparel and industrial markets. Its range of solutions include a comprehensive range of supporting products; hardware, software and the associated consumable items, such as inks and cutting blades. It offers innovative and high quality products, based upon its Aqueous dye sublimation, Latex, Eco-solvent, Solvent-UV, Solvent and UV-curable inkjet technology.

Mimaki opened Mimaki Istanbul Technical Center in 2013 to provide a superior technical support to the Turkish printing industry and the Eurasia region. In order to provide a more thorough service to the region, commercial activities were added by founding Mimaki Eurasia in 2016. Mimaki Eurasia has established a stronger structure with their dealers and end-users by reorganizing the sales process in 2017.

New Website: features more interactive and intuitive user experience and fresh corporate look.

Mimaki has launched a brand-new Mimaki Europe website. The new site is designed to provide visitors with a more interactive and intuitive user experience, inspiring them with

the endless application possibilities enabled

by Mimaki’s broad array of digital printing and cutting solutions.

“Websites should never be static; they need to be frequently refreshed,” said Danna Drion, Senior Marketing Manager EMEA at Mimaki Europe. “With the launch of this totally redesigned site, Mimaki Europe has taken this to heart by researching the most current and effective web design trends, gathering visitor feedback and more to create

what we believe will be a highly inspirational experience for visitors. Not only will visitors have faster and easier access to information about Mimaki solutions, they will also be inspired by a very wide range of applications to take their own businesses to new levels of profitability and competitiveness. On top of that, we will feature more educational material, informative blogs, and customer stories for a truly quality experience. We are also pleased to unveil a fresh corporate look with the launch of our new website.”

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Ban on Flex Banners can render lakhs jobless in Bengaluru Under AICTE, ‘Waste Management by Additive Manufacturing’ course inaugurated at GND Engineering College.

environment. The decision also affects other hoardings manufacturing units in the city.

Hoardings and banners are favourite with political figures, campaigns, advertising and promotion in Bengaluru city. The High Court, in an order, said that prima facie, the ban on plastic includes ban on the manufacture, supply and sale of such banners, buntings and flex. The court, back in 2016, had upheld the validity on the notification by the state government banning manufacture and sale of plastic bags and other products.

It is believed about 3 lakh people are employed in this industry. While the authorities believe that plastic including flex is responsible for clogging of storm water drains in the city, industry people say flex doesn’t fall under the ban which is supposed to target materials less than 40 microns. The product is reused as rain protection as well as in agriculture.

Recently, the BBMP Commissioner confirmed

that all flex printing units in the city will have to shut shop, and it was already working on doing this.

A flex manufacturer received orders to shut shop from BBMP in December 2017. The manufacturer had appealed against the direction in the High Court. BBMP has already issued notices to flex manufacturers in the city. The Chief N Manjunatha Prasad says that they have already shut down many flex units as the material used in flex is hazardous to the

Besides, the ban will severely hit the signage and advertising industry that works with intensive investment of crores for machine and set-up. Industry, through its representative associations, is bringing the real concerns of the people affected from the ban to the notice of concerned authorities and government. It is largely believed that a blanket ban on all such companies would take away the livelihood of lakhs of people.

Earlier, the NGT had asked the State Government whether flex can be exempted if the used flex materials in the State be undertaken to be recycled and upon assurance that no flex will be left uncollected and thrown out after use. The members of the industry are of the view that flex can’t be grouped with other plastic products as it’s not used in such a huge scale as plastic bags etc. and is recyclable.

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