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Jasmeet D. Editor & Publisher (jasmeet@pressideas.com)

FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK.................................................................... 6

Esko extends finishing product line with

Coquetting Technology,

entry-level digital cutting system Kongsberg V series.............25

BMPA’s Delegation visits Heidelberg, Germany!.......................... 8

Sensational Atmosphere at interpack 2014.................................26

ITC introduces Opus Card for book printing segment.............11

HP unlocks power of Digital for Packaging at

Monotech Systems installs first HGDE UV CtP at

interpack 2014 ......................................................................................30

Charu Graphics.......................................................................................12

Tetra Pak’s Chakan facility receives Platinum certification.....31

DRUPA 2016 application forms are Online!.................................12

The Economics of Metallic Labels...................................................32

VLF Solutions installs North India’s first

Positive reception for EB and EF Flexo Presses at

Kodak large-format CtP equipment...............................................13

MPS Open House ................................................................................33

Ludhiana industry bears the brunt of

Esko’s Kongsberg C cuts through competition

increase in paper prices .....................................................................14

to win EDP Award..................................................................................34

2014 Survey of Management Information

Standard Register awarded patent for

Systems published . .............................................................................14

document security feature................................................................34

QuadTech partnership with Muller Martini

Screen Truepress digital label press wins EDP Award..............35

for supply of Color Control Systems...............................................15

Flexostar Printmaster TwinFlex by Lead Laser............................35

Enhanced Eversify mobile publishing solution at

QuadTech solutions at PackPlus 2014 ..........................................36

World Newspaper Conference..........................................................16

BOBST mirrors its strong market position

Malayala Manorama to invest in 5 NewsGrip and

with Interpack success .......................................................................37

10 NewsStack machines from Muller Martini.............................17

HP and Comexi Group introduce first ..... Lamination

QuadTech appoints Dynagraph as

solution for Digitally printed flexible packaging ......................38

Middle East sales and service agent . ............................................18

Flint introduces first App for Flexo Printing worldwide .........38

Sergusa Solutions appointed Distributors

Esko customers nab four of six Best of Show

for SolPrint PRINT MIS software solution......................................18

FTA Excellence in Flexography honours ......................................39

Newspapers and digital news products should develop

HP presents new HP Printers at FESPA Digital 2014 ................40

designs tailored to content, news designers told.....................19

Inkjet Forum India brings IndusPRINT South Asia 2014..........41

Scodix anchors the APC-NY Panel on 3D and

FESPA Award winners announced..................................................42

Enhanced Printing................................................................................20

Inca Digital and Fujifilm launch the

Monotech Systems installs first

Inca Onset R40i UV flatbed printer..................................................44

KM C8000 in the North East region.................................................20

Fogra Testing proves 82% energy savings,

Epson SurePress Digital Label Press hits a ton . .........................21

boosting green benefits of EFI’s VUTEk LED Printers................46

Monotech installs Konica Minolta C70hc at Gulati’s Studio..21

Canon at FESPA Digital 2014.............................................................47

Konica Minolta appoints Yuji Nakata as the new MD...............22

FESPA premiere for new Xaar 1002 printhead family...............48

Macmillan launches innovative marketing dashboard ..........23

SAi heads to FESPA Digital enjoying double-celebration .....49

New Stratasys Dental 3D Printers offer low cost entry ...........23

Manima represents MACtac range in India ................................50

Paper Bind to showcase PUR Binders at Dscoop Asia 2014...24

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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK Dear Readers, The Bombay Master Printers’ Association (BMPA), celebrating its 60th Anniversary (1954-2014), collaborated with Heidelberger Druckmaschnien Germany (HDM) and Heidelberg India (HIN) to recently organize an exclusive international study tour for its members. In all 28 people signed-up for this first-of its-kind event from India to HDM. The report on the tour appears in two successive issues of PRESSIdeas starting from April and concludes with this May issue. The excited members of BMPA had an amazing learning tour which included visits to many top customers like B&K Offset and IST METZ, the world leaders in UV systems. interpack 2014 was characterised by an outstanding atmosphere prevailing amongst the approx. 2,700 exhibitors and 175,000 visitors in the 19 halls of the completely booked Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre. SAVE FOOD proved a particularly attention grabbing theme at interpack. The initiative of the same name combats food losses and waste and involves such partners as the FAO and the UNEP as well as over 110 members from the industry. The SAVE FOOD Congress showed how the problem of global food losses and waste can be fought across the entire value chain. Other highlights included HP unlocking its power of Digital for Packaging with new Indigo and Scitex solutions to enable converters and manufacturers to transition to on-demand, versioned packaging and Bobst mirroring its strong market position with Interpack success.

The global major event on Digital just concluded in Munich with industry who’s who demonstrating their latest technologies. HP showcased the newly launched HP Latex 300 Printer Series and HP Designjet Z6800 Photo Production Printer. Inca Digital launched the Inca Onset R40i wideformat, flatbed UV printer. The new printer was demonstrated for the first time worldwide by Fujifilm, Inca’s exclusive global distribution partner, at FESPA Digital 2014. The world’s first Inca Onset R40i has gone to imageData Group, one of the largest independent print companies of UK. Focusing on helping customers to become exceptional service providers with imaginative and high-value applications, Canon ran live demonstrations, sharing customer success stories and showcasing print samples onstand that reflected the full breadth of its UV flatbed, cutting systems, roll-fed inkjet, and CrystalPoint imaging capabilities. FESPA Technology Partner, Xaar, presented the magnificent transformative power of its industrial inkjet printheads at the event. It highlighted the new and highly versatile family of Xaar 1002 printheads. SAi headed to FESPA Digital enjoying double-celebration – achieving the milestone of one millionth software sale and being into its 25th Anniversary year. The FESPA Award winners include one Gold, one Silver and three Bronze by Indian players.

In an interesting happening, energy assessments carried out by Fogra have confirmed that EFI’s VUTEk® wideformat printers with LED curing show energy reductions of up to 82% when compared with devices that use conventional mercury arc lamps.

Important industry events include QuadTech and Muller Martini partnership for supply of Color Control Systems; Muller Martini procuring order for 5 NewsGrip and 10 NewsStack from Malayala Manorama; Sergusaa Solutions appointed as Distributors for SolPrint PRINT MIS solution; quite a few installations by Monotech - NE’s first Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS C8000 at Creative Printers, Nagaland, the first HGDE UV CtP at Charu Graphics, New Delhi, and Konica Minolta C70hc at Gulati’s Studio; VLF Solutions, Delhi, installing North India’s first Kodak large-format CtP Trendsetter Quantum 1600; Epson installing its 100th SurePress Digital Press worldwide; Tetra Pak’s Chakan facility receiving Platinum certification; and Manima representing MACtac range in India.

Also of interest should be the economics of metallic labels as Color-Logic licensee Model Graphics demonstrates printing of four SKU labels. Find all this and a lot more in the May issue of PRESSIdeas.

- Jasvinder Singh, Sub-editor

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Coquetting Technology, BMPA’s Delegation visits Heidelberg, Germany!

BMPA takes its 28 members to a study tour – a first-of-its-kind from India to Heidelberg, Germany.

The Bombay Master Printers’ Association (BMPA) is celebrating its 60th Anniversary (1954-2014). In collaboration with Heidelberger Druckmaschnien Germany (HDM) and Heidelberg India (HIN) it just organized an exclusive international study tour for its members. In all 28 people signed-up for this first-ofits-kind event from India to HDM. The first day of the tour appeared in the previous issue of PRESSIdeas. The report from second day follows.

“It was a very fruitful trip. I learnt a lot and I’m feeling very inspired. I am grateful to everyone for their warmth and kindness that they have extended towards me. I am looking forward to many such experiences.”

- Sanaa Vasi

Key Notes : > BMPA marks 60th anniversary celebrations with exclusive international study tour for 28 members. > Visit to B&K – having Heidelberg SM CD 4 colour, SM CD 1 colour + UV varnish, a XL 5 colour + varnish, SM XL 8 colour + varnish and a SM XL 10 colour + varnish. > Witnessing augmented reality and packaging lit up as an actual light source enabled by Heidelberg SM CD 102.

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Bauer GmbH – Performance in Packaging On the second day, the BMPA team reached the facilities of a HDM customer Bauer GmbH after an early morning 90 kms drive south-east to the town of Pfedelbach. Bauer operates under a tag line of “Performance in Packaging” and services customers in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemicals, food and selected technical areas. The firm is a family managed enterprise. Matthias Bauer, Managing Director of the firm escorted around the team.

The Bauer’s have been in the print industry for last 50 years and a “folded carton maker” for over 30 years now. In the last 10 years they have also moved forward with digital printing. Bauer has 10 printing units and 2 coating units from HDM in 3B formats and all the bells and whistles of inline Inspection Systems.

The entire networking is via the Prinect workflow

which talks in JDF/ JMF. Artpro by Esko is enabled for layout interface.

The postpress uses a Diamatrix die-cutting and also has a long line of automatic folder gluer. One of the most fascinating innovations at Bauer’s packaging division was how they strip away a printed-punched sheet electrically. The waste falls off the flat sheet onto a conveyor belt which traverses below the shop floor and leads all the waste directly into suitable containers for disposal purposes. As another value add Bauer offers Supply Chain management solutions with full spectrum logistics in terms of shipping and warehousing. Mathias also entertained a free round of Q&A from the BMPA delegation. A press owner asked him if the firm undertook annual increments in wages and the answer to that was a flat: “Not possible. We undertake increments probably every 2 to 3 years”. For Bauer it has been a bit challenging to make a case for Printing as a career option with the young in their village. They too experience the lure that young workers have towards big and international brands. Though, in Germany, the position of a Printer is very respected.

An impressive visit to B&K Offset Post lunch, they headed out to a very large and interesting commercial offset print shop that straddles in both the domains – sheetfed and web-offset. To reach B&K Offset from Bauer they travelled 170 kms south-west into the region of the famous Black

Iqbal Kherodawala: To all my BMPA- HDM group. Thank you all so much for making it inspiring and fun. When metal from a machine becomes inspiring because friends give it a soul and a heart, any trip becomes fun. I learnt from the various discourses by HDM, more so, from the company which I travelled with.

Forest that borders between Germany and Switzerland.

B&K operate a 3-shift system across a 15,000 square metre production area. Per year they produce 43,000 offset plates entirely digitally. 27,000 tons of white paper is processed into various high quality printed products. A print order in 4-5 colours that stacks up to over 80 million A4 pages, 2.5 million accordionfold papers, and 600,000 loose-leaf sheets is within their daily capacity.

The firm is accredited for ISO 9001:2008, FSC, PEFC and prints everything via a carbon-neutral process.

At B&K, located on a hard-to-forget street ‘Guttenbergstrasse’, the team was welcomed

by Joern Kalbhenn, Managing Director, along with his colleagues. His second-incommand, a lady of immense experience, Christina Hofmann, Technical Director, showed them around the sprawling facilities of B&K. She took them to the control centre in B&K where an indigenously developed powerful MIS is available to oversee the company’s production schedules. Basis info obtained from this MIS B&K is able to accept jobs and precisely judge and adhere to delivery schedules. The output from the MIS at B&K is displayed over six, 29” LED Screens that are aligned next to each other in two rows. A clearly labelled colour scheme helps B&K interpret which machine is ready to handle what kind of job, when etc.

printer they are equipped to provide die cutting, creasing and perforating, as inline process. B&K can pride itself as an expert in use of fluorescent colours, inline varnishing and inline die cutting. The print quality control is handled at B&K with Heidelberg Imagecontrol.

B&K’s postpress was showed by Hofmann.

The team was shown two fully automated cutting machines – PACE, Polar Automatic Cutting Equipment which comes with Autojog AJR-7S that automatically jogs many different materials reaching an output of up to 20,000 sheets per hour.

The jogged reams which now make even better blocks are taken by gripper-loading systems and transported onto the highspeed cutter’s rear table. Then Polar Autoturn turning grippers automate the rotation of undivided reams on the machine’s rear table.

The Polar Autoturn enables five automatic cuts to be made to every ream without operator intervention. The effectiveness and flexibility of a two-operator system is obtained by a single operator. The cutting material is automatically jogged by Autojog. Gripperloading systems pull it onto the high-speed cutter where it is automatically moved and cut. After cutting is completed, the Transomat E unit automatically stacks the reams on pallets.

The group was enchanted by their meaningful visit to B&K enabled by Christina

and her boss Joern. The visitors took photographs of the B&K setup. The study group was highly impressed and wished B&K Offset success for the future as it left.

At the facilities of world leaders in UV systems Anticipating more from the day – as the group was to have just one visit, IST Metz – the group had a free second half of the day. It included a guided tour of the famous Heidelberg Castle, the most visited object in whole of Deutschland. The day started with the group heading for Nuetringen 145 kms away and south of Stuttgart to see the facilities of world leaders in UV systems - IST METZ. The company was founded by Gerhard Metz in 1977. With more than 300 employees and 15 subsidiaries they guarantee on-site customer support. IST has its own sales and service companies in France, the UK, the USA, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, China and Thailand and also work with a world-wide network of distributors and partners. IST’s founder Mr. Metz comes from

Firoze Reshamwala: Faheem / Nitin / Prashant and me are at Frankfurt airport on our way back and believe that this was a truly worthwhile experience and cheers to the BMPA for a great learning trip. Long live Print BMPA.

The pre-press setup comprises of design and CTP. The amazing control centre helps Christina and her team to see production for almost two months at a go. The press facility at B&K produces small and medium quantities with sheet fed. They have Heidelberg SM CD 4 colour, SM CD 1 colour + UV varnish, a XL 5 colour + varnish, another SM XL 8 colour + varnish and a SM XL 10 colour + varnish. As a commercial

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Sanjay Patel: Thank you all and God Bless.

Long live Print & BMPA

East Germany and when ‘The Wall’ came down in 1989, some of Mr. Metz’s friends gifted him a big chunk from the Berlin edifice.

The Indian group happened to see this historic relic as well.

Thomas Gohl, Sales manager, Sheetfed Applications received the BMPA team warmly at the facilities of IST. He led them to their demo room called the UV Transfer Centre (UVTC). Here they undertake periodic training in UV printing and applications. Thomas made out a presentation for the group which was followed by a demo run of a packaging job on the UVTC’s Heidelberg SM CD 102 - 7 Color + Coater. At this point, JeanPhillippe Fournier, a colleague of Thomas also joined-in. Jean is a person of very lively disposition, having rich industry experience of over 25 years with him. He countered Indian team’s outlook over safety concerns of using UV technology in food and pharma packaging by an example of a dentist using UV exposure for tooth cavities. There were two USP about this Heidelberg SM CD 102 job. First it featured Augmented Reality, incorporated at the bottom of the outer packaging. When scanned with a mobile device using the IST Metz App an animation came up to demonstrate how the packaging could be used as an ambient light source.

The second USP was a magical – how the packaging lit up into an actual light source; just as they had seen via the app.

Thomas’ presentation was on the wide spectrum of industries that IST works with. They offer solutions to Graphic Arts, Converting Industry and Industrial Applications. As opposed to general Indian print-shops which fall under the former group that encompasses: Offset, Rotogravure, Flexo, Screen printing, Pad printing, Inkjet and Letterpress, IST is significantly diversified. They enjoyed a hearty lunch at IST’s canteen which had special arrangements for the vegetarians amongst the team. The canteen served food to staff priced on basis of weight of the servings in the plate. The trip to IST Metz ended over a demonstration on material reflectivity and stringent quality controls that the company

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undertakes for all their lamp systems. JeanPhillipe showed the visitors around the facility for glass tube manufacturing and metallic reflector controls that fit into the making IST’s UV systems world famous.

Touring through the famed Heidelberg Castle Bridget Baumann aka BB guided the team on a tour of the famed Heidelberg Castle.

They went, one way by the Funicular Train and walked down via a steep gradient. The narrative the got there was thick and vivid about how German kings romanced their British brides and queens. That the Castle proved as a special reason why the Allied Forces did not bomb Heidelberg and the Americans came to make the town their postwar capital within Europe on closure of WWII. In fact the Yankees took such great liking of Heidelberg that they only officially departed from it in 2013. BB also regaled the team with the adventures of Perkeo, a court jester in the Castle, a dwarf by size, who drank nothing except wine, some 18 litres everyday and died accidentally when a doctor had him to drink water with medicine.

Prekeo died young he was in his late eighties!!

Pratik Shah: The intergroup sessions were great and I am sure will help all of us to get more insight within our own businesses. Thanks BMPA. Thanks to Heidelberg for the site visits.

Enroute stop at drucken 123 and Polar Mohr As per the set routine, the BMPA team checked out early by 8am and hit the road in their coach that would eventually take them to Frankfurt airport and from where they would head back to Mumbai. Enroute they stopped at the digital print shop – drucken 123 (d123) in Aschaffenburg. d123 is a family owned business operated by the Muellers since 1973. Gerhard Mueller started the company and today his son Markus Mueller, Managing Director, is suitably aided by a team of 9 players, including his wife, mother and father at d123. And when the printer goes on holiday, Markus, who apprenticed along with his printer at another firm, operates d123’s Heidelberg Anicolor. The firm clocks a turnover slightly in excess of a million Euros with its setup that comprises of a Heidelberg Suprasetter, a Linoprint (from Ricoh-Heidelberg) digital press and an Anicolor. d123 has a functional postpress including a Stahl folder to compliment the kind of jobs they undertake. Markus, like all other customers of HDM the team visited on this study tour, is extremely satisfied with Heidelberg’s service and support. Drucken 123 to maintain quality and manage costs purchases the same items packaged by HDM under Saphira label directly from the respective OEMs. When asked why he purchased a Linoprint and not some other digital press, Markus replied quickly: “for peace of mind with one stop solutions from Heidelberg!”

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Prashant Shah: It’s been fantastically refreshing and the peephole shows us the potential for creating print that engages and adapts.

From drucken 123 they headed out to the head quarters of Polar Mohr on the outskirts of Frankfurt. Christian Steiner, Sales Director, was waiting in reception to meet customers and weary delegates from Mumbai on the fag-end of their study tour. After enjoying a sumptuous serving at the Polar canteen, they had a bird’s eye view on Polar via a presentation. It was not possible to see the polar factory as their production for the month of March was all done and new fabrication was to commence only in early April. Polar was founded in 1906 as “Adolf Mohr, Maschinenfabrik” (machine factory) developing from a mechanical workshop. The family’s forefathers had been blacksmiths.

Since that time the company has not only changed its line of products, but also

developed from a regional supplier to the largest global supplier of high-speed cutters.

The company is 100-percent privately owned and operates under the watch of Managing Director Dr. Markus Rall who was earlier responsible for Sales in Asia at manroland and exited from the latter after being member of its Executive Board for Sheetfed division.

As per figures shared with the team, by 2010 Polar had sold 1,30,000 cutting machines.

Polar’s yearly production comprises of approximately 1,000-1,200 High Speed Cutters, approximately 900 peripheral equipment components; it is represented in 170 countries with over 200 branch offices, having more than 600 service engineers and approximately 2,000 employees. The company has an export share of more than 85% in 2013.

Christian Steiner and his team showed the visitors around the demo centre where they witnessed passion, precision and high amount of automation. The team

saw different configurations from Polar’s range of offerings. It saw the marvellous label die-cutters and square cutters. The offerings under label cutting systems were complimented by automated stacking and banding solutions. For this trip and its delegates, the visit to Polar Mohr was symbolic to a workflow at a press. It was the final stage in their journey – they were wheeled out and brought to Frankfurt airport and from there back to Mumbai.

It was all over but not without making good associations and fostering camaraderie amongst all in the group. Here’s what some of the more expressive folks in the group had to say over their common What’sapp forum. The BMPA-HDM Exclusive Study tour was forged by BMPA’s Nitin Shah as part of the mandate given to his Task Group on Industrial Visits. The BMPA has expressed gratitude to all the companies their team visited and especially Heidelberg India and Germany.

ITC introduces Opus Card for book printing segment ITC has launched a new substrate, Opus Card, for book printing and publishing applications. The book publishing segment currently uses recycled board with lamination, C2S art boards or packaging folding box boards for book covers.

moderate print requirement up to two-colour on the reverse. In addition, the book cover is processed in multiple stages through printing, cutting, creasing, folding and finally mated to the book block using a variety of binding operations.”

Opus Card was developed considering the properties required for book cover, given the repeated handling of books and their conversion and binding requirement. S N Venkatraman, vice president - marketing at ITC’s paperboards and specialty papers division (PSPD), said, “Book covers require excellent print reproduction on outside and

Venkatraman added, “This calls for a paperboard with good printing properties on reverse, lay flatness throughout the multiple operations and compatibility with various binding operation. Additionally Opus Card delivers high yield providing light-weighting opportunity over other substrates used for book cover.”

Available from 200gsm up to 350gsm, Opus Card is suitable for educational books, which dominate the Indian publishing segment. Venkatraman said, “Currently publishers use art board for book cover which matches their aesthetic requirements but lacks on performance parameters. Opus Card as a product carries the features of an art board with the performance parameters of a folding box board.”

It is the only high-bulk product, as the company stated, in the Indian market, which includes folding endurance in its specifications thereby assuring performance during repeated opening and closing.

The publishing segment has been very cautious in their approach towards responsible sourcing which has been very well manifested in formation of PREPS (The Publishers database for Responsible Environmental Paper Sourcing), which rates the paper based on their water and carbon footprint.

The Opus Card is available with FSC certification.

Opus Card, a revolutionary book cover board from ITC PSPD, is endowed with properties which make it an ideal choice for book publishing segment. The product boasts of high folding endurance, back side smoothness and superb binding characteristics. It’s variants are available in a range from 200-350 GSM. Its uses chiefly target the Book Cover, Notebook Cover and Cards segments.

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Monotech Systems installs first HGDE UV CtP at Charu Graphics Monotech Systems Ltd. one of India’s leading solutions providers for Printing, Packaging and Publishing industry has installed first HGDE UV CtP at Charu Graphics, New Delhi. The HGDE UV CtP was introduced by Monotech Systems in India recently.

DRUPA 2016 application forms are Online!

The application forms for the next DRUPA in 2016 are online. Those interested in participating in the fair may fill the forms before the deadline date which is 30th October 2014.

For information about how to fill the form, interested people may download the “Conditions of participation” before filling the online forms.

The HGDE UV CtP is a new concept, economic and highly productive machine that offers outstanding features e.g. auto-focus adjustment for high output precision, horizontal loading with continuous processing, unique dynamic balancing adjustment system, high power laser diode for high and stable output, original system of adjustment of edge plate, HGDE unique technology of separation of paper and plate for quick and stable plate production.

Started in 1996, Charu Graphics is one of the biggest pre-press houses in India that offers the services in offset as well as digital printing services. Mr. Sunil Chouhan, owner, Charu Graphics says, “We setup the first image setter in year 2001 and after that in year 2008 we bought BasysPrint UV CtP installed by Monotech Systems. We have a very high plate production rate of more than 1000 plates per day. We were looking for a reliable and cost effective solution to increase our plate production due to high demand.

The HGDE has filled our expectation, this is a very reliable and low cost machine and we are processing approx. 400-500 plates every day through this machine without any hassle. Generally on this production rates machines start creating problems but HGDE is awesome, smooth and maintenance free equipment with at par performance with other available UV CtPs. We are very happy

to have this equipment in our production line, and with this extended production line we expect a jump of approx. 50% growth in our business. We always have a good relationship with Monotech System and I must say the team is very good and responsive. I especially have good business relations with Mr. T.P Jain and we are thankful to Monotech Systems for offering us a wonderful solution.”

Mr. Tejinder Singh, DGM – Prepress, Monotech Systems says “The HGDE UV CtP has been introduced by us in Indian market for the customers looking for economic and reliable UV CtP system. We already have successfully introduced BasysPrint and Amsky in the Indian market and enjoy a good installation base of more than 300 machines.

Now this is an additional product line that complements our UV CtP product portfolio.

Mr. Singh further added “This is the first installation of HGDE in India at Charu Graphics. The HGDE is known for its offset printing machines and post presses for last 20 years. The machine can produce approx.

35 plates per hour and it has lower running cost compare to other violet and thermal machines. We have a good response of HGDE UV CtP in the market and we look forward for more installations in coming months.”

The simple online form filling procedure is as follows: 1. Read the “conditions for participation” clearly before submitting and download the Online Application Form from the website 2. Go to the website at www.drupa.com and register as existing or new exhibitor whichever is applicable.

3. Follow the step-by-step instructions as directed online.

4. Mark correct product codes according to the “Product categories” list to ensure placement in the correct hall.

5. Print the form before submitting it.

6. Get the printed form signed by higher authority, affix official company stamp and fax to the organizers.

7. Sent a copy of the application form to the organizers for follow up.

Previous exhibitors can use earlier log in details of drupa 2012.

(L to R: Mr. Sunil Chouhan, owner Charu Graphics, Mr. Tejinder Singh, DGM – Prepress, Monotech Systems Limited)

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VLF Solutions installs North India’s first Kodak large-format CtP equipment Kodak announces the installation of a new KODAK TRENDSETTER QUANTUM 1600 PLATESETTER at VLF Solutions, Delhi – the first of its kind in North India, to address quality VLF printing needs.

VLF Solutions, led by technocracy, invests in the KODAK TRENDSETTER QUANTUM 1600 PLATESETTER to go with industry trend and to deliver competitive large-format printing to the Delhi-NCR region.

Mr. Alok Anand, Partner – VLF Solutions, believes strongly in the growth of print.

He says, “Even though the global printing industry is moving towards digital printing technology, it will only be a complement to Offset Printing at least for the next 5-10 years. As customers become more qualityfocused, it brings about a need for improved print quality which can be delivered with thermal CTP technology. At VLF Solutions, we understand the complexities of business and have good direct relations with our customers. To produce high-quality output for our valuable customers, we decided to

go for the KODAK TRENDSETTER Q1600 Platesetter with award-winning KODAK SQUAREspot Imaging technology which helps to deliver 1-98% dots with 100% accuracy. The reliability and user-friendly interface also aids in maximizing press uptime. With this new installation we hope to increase new business opportunities in Packaging and Publishing industries.”

Kodak’s Tanuj Alagh, Regional Sales Manager, North – I & MP for Commercial Imaging adds, “VLF Solutions have invested in the KODAK TRENDSETTER Q1600 Platesetter to achieve greater throughput, while simultaneously reducing their overall capital investment. KODAK PRINERGY Workflow’s pre-flighting and trapping capabilities, as well as the reliability and stability of the KODAK TRENDSETTER Q1600 will support customer to serve very large format printers of packaging, foam, calenders and tin, as well as 28” x 40” commercial printers with excellent print quality. What’s more the basic configuration can be scaled up on field for workflow as

well as productivity whenever desired! The winning combination of Kodak Thermal CTP, Prinergy Workflow, T-860 Processor and Thermal plates enables customers to produce excellent and accurate print quality with ease.”

Some key features of the Kodak Trendsetter Q1600 are listed below: • Throughput of to 15 plates/hour • Flexibility up to a minimum of 394 x 394mm or a maximum of 1325 x 1650mm, with extremely fast throughput • Screening up to 450 lpi. Optional 25- or 20-micron KODAK STACCATO Screening creates photorealistic images • Optical Resolution: 10000 dpi • KODAK SQUAREspot Imaging provides accurate, stable, repeatable imaging for fewer plate remakes, fewer adjustments in prepress, and exceptional print quality

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Ludhiana industry bears the brunt of increase in paper prices The increase in prices by the paper mills without any prior information is resulting in hard times for the packaging industry of Ludhiana. Constant increase in the prices of card board, kraft and other kind of papers by the paper mills/dealers, is putting extra burden on printers, making it hard for them to meet earlier commitments with customers.

They are bearing the dual brunt from both the purchases as well as finished goods sides.

They have to purchase the raw material at ever increasing prices and at the same time

have to sell the finished goods at earlier committed lower prices. In protest of the voluntary increase by paper mills/ dealers, the members of Offset Printers’ Association recently took out a procession. It also went on a token strike on 17th of May in protest of the unnecessary increasing prices of Kraft paper, Paper board and other kind of papers.

“With this increase it may not be possible for us to supply the boxes at the earlier agreed rates. We are facing this situation from the

last three months,” Mr. Sanjay Gandhi, Vice President OPA said.

The printing and packaging industry is already under immense pressure due to problems like presence of tax free zones in the neighbouring states and import of Chinese goods. The local industry is facing acute shortage of paper and paper board with mills refusing to take fresh orders.

Mr. Romi Mancoo pointed out that though all kinds of Paper is declared as essential commodity, yet since January, the prices of cardboard has increased from 30 to 40%.

The protesting members’ key demands included: • paper mills to intimate at least 3 months’ prior to any price increase; information to be made public so as to inform the customers well in advance too • mention essential information including, date of manufacture and mill rates etc. of paper on the wrappers • government subsidy on purchase of raw material to save the industry • abolish import duty on paper and paper board to enable imports in the event of shortage in the country

2014 Survey of Management Information Systems published The 2014 Printing Industries of America Survey of Management Information Systems

is now available. The in-depth publication is a resource for companies considering an investment in management information system (MIS) software. It is available to members through Printing Industries of America Affiliate organizations as a FREE member benefit.

The 2014 survey profiles forty-nine MIS software programs. This year’s survey results were expanded so members can search for an MIS that will create an electronic job ticket and/or facilitate electronic data collection.

Also included are software descriptions and URLs to vendor websites for case studies, customer testimonials, news releases, and white papers. The electronic document is bookmarked to allow for easy navigation between sections and to locate MIS software with specific features.

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Sections include: • Completed Surveys—survey responses from each vendor/MIS combination • Overview—summarizes the MIS software in one large matrix • Attribute Sections—segregates the software by more than 30 different attributes, including cost ranges, operating systems, and a variety of specific functions.

A related publication includes MIS software that is available in Spanish. Members through Printing Industries of America affiliates can access the publication free Online and nonmembers can go to the Online store.

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QuadTech partnership with Muller Martini for supply of Color Control Systems QuadTech has announced a partnership with Muller Martini Press Division to provide the QuadTech® Color Control System with SpectralCam, for Muller Martini Alprinta V, Concepta and VSOP web offset presses.

The QuadTech partnership now enables Muller Martini customers to not only ensure accurate colour information for the entire web and throughout the print run, but for the first time, automatically measure and control colour on both paper and film.

Removing the previous common issues of web movement and substrate corrugation, QuadTech’s system now enables Muller Martini customers to measure precise colour on film and provide exact reproduction of brand and special colours. In turn, this allows customers to enjoy the benefits of a streamlined workflow with faster makereadies and reduced waste.

“With 80 percent of Muller Martini presses purchased for printing on films, the ability to control colour on these substrates has been a significant objective for the market,” said Stephan Doppelhammer, Market Manager for Packaging for QuadTech.

“We solved the issue by utilizing the key capabilities of our SpectralCam and web stabilizing technologies to compensate for

web deviance, and achieve accurate colour measurement on opaque, translucent and transparent films as well as on paper.”

The QuadTech web stabilizer technology achieves this control by momentarily smoothing and flattening the film substrate, at full press speed, for accurate colour measurement. The solution is also available to existing Muller Martini customers as a retrofit option, and typically provides a returnon-investment (ROI) within 1 - 1.5 years.

Muller Martini presses are designed to meet the needs of brands who are now demanding shorter-run, faster-turnaround jobs. To differentiate their products and increase sales, these brands increasingly use more complex designs printed onto more expensive transparent and reflective substrates. To provide consistent high quality print, automated press controls are essential in the ability of a printer or converter to ensure adherence to colour standards, and deliver uniform products and reliability in repeat runs from multiple print locations.

Prior to the availability of the QuadTech system, Muller Martini customers would typically use a manual process to measure colour on films. This would be done by cutting sections from the web, usually during make-ready, and then at the end at

changeover. As a result, colour defects would often be captured too late, leading to costly production stoppages and substrate waste.

With the QuadTech Color Control System with SpectralCam, Muller Martini operators can now utilize a fully automated process for significant reductions in make-ready times and quick and easy, real-time, problem diagnosis. The system also automatically monitors and stores L*a*b* values as well as delta E, density, and dot gain data, for precise print copy and fast, exact setup of repeat jobs.

Bernd Sauter, CEO, Muller Martini Press Division says, “We are delighted to partner with QuadTech. We strive to find partners that add value to our offering, and in this case, provide our customers with important quality and productivity improvements for increased profitability and competitiveness.

With a QuadTech Color Control System with SpectralCam and web stabilizer installed on a VSOP 850 press in our Print Technology Center in Maulburg, Germany, we look forward to demonstrating these benefits to printers and converters first hand.”

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Enhanced Eversify mobile publishing solution at World Newspaper Conference Agfa Graphics will present further developments of its Eversify mobile publishing software at the World Newspaper Conference in Turin, Italy, June 7-9. Eversify is the automated mobile publishing solution for tablets and smartphones. It captures existing content from any editorial or other content system. The latest version that will be shown at the World Newspaper Conference includes a number of new features that provide publishers of newspapers or magazines with advanced publishing options and improved reader analytics.

Among the key new features are: • Multiple publications – allows publishers to promote multiple titles via a single app, as it goes beyond a simple reader and presents multiple products in a virtual kiosk. Content is also easier to find since a single product can appear in many apps.

• Advanced reader analytics provide publishers with details about their readers’ behaviour down to how long each article was read. With this

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information publishers can tailor editorial content to provide the best reader experience, and optimally target advertising.

EDC++ for easy reading of articles: EDC++ adds interactivity to the Enhanced Digital Copy editions allowing readers to read articles at a single click.

It also lets the reader control the text size and allows easy swiping to the next/previous article.

Reader’s choice – a feature that enables a publisher to provide both interactive and EDC content of the same edition.

The readers then decide which format they want to read.

Other new features include reader text choice, improved text formatting, asides and quotes, and automatic ad upload.

“Eversify is all about automation; it delivers mobile publishing in one touch, 24/7”, says Andy Grant, Global Head of Software, Agfa Graphics. “We continuously innovate in delivering the optimal mobile publishing

solution and these newly added features are an example of that. Our progress is reflected by the fact that we have already registered a fourfold increase in sales activity this year.”

Visitors at the booth on the World Newspaper Conference will be able to discuss their challenges concerning mobile publishing with Agfa Graphics’ top software experts.

Next to Eversify, Agfa Graphics will also present its print production solutions at the World Newspaper Conference.

Eversify captures existing content from any editorial or other content system and automatically transforms it into a mobile publication using sophisticated business rules combined with predefined, yet easily customizable templates. Built as cloud service, Eversify delivers an immediate return through minimal upfront investment and predictable operational cost.

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Malayala Manorama to invest in 5 NewsGrip and 10 NewsStack machines from Muller Martini Malayala Manorama, one of India’s leading newspaper publishers, is modernizing and expanding its printing capacity with new generation presses and mailrooms. Five identical direct printing lines from Muller Martini will ensure a speedy production process from the printing press to the ramp at its three plants in Kerala at Kozhikode, Kottayam and Kollam.

The “Malayala Manorama” daily with a circulation close to 2.3 million copies, is the flagship of the Indian publishing company with the same name, which also publishes more than 40 periodicals/ magazines, runs television channels, FM radio stations, and internet portals. To enhance its printing capacity, the company, which was established 126 years ago, is installing five double-width Diamond Spirit SA newspaper rotary presses from Mitsubishi with a maximum production speed of 75,000 copies per hour, and printing capacity of 40 broadsheet pages, at its three printing plants at Kozhikode, Kottayam and Kollam in the state of Kerala in south India. “Printed newspapers continue to be the main source of our company’s revenue and that will remain the case for the foreseeable future,” says Chief Editor Mammen Mathew, explaining the major investment.

New generation NewsGrip In order to convey the newspapers smoothly from the printing press to the ramp, Malayala Manorama opted for a total of five identical direct printing lines from Muller Martini for the three sites – two each at Kottayam and Kollam and one at Kozhikode The centerpieces of the state-of-the-art mailroom systems are the latest generation NewsGrip conveyor chains, each with a receiving and delivery station. They not only have a new control system, but also feature new guide sections, are easier to maintain and have a longer economic life-time. In addition, the five lines, which will come on-stream between December 2014 and December 2015, each include two NewsStack compensating stackers, Solema belts, a Sitma bundle film wrapper with cross strapping, manual application of pre-printed top sheets and a control system for bundle production.

Muller Martini stood first. The maximum speed of 90,000 cycles per hour for the mailroom exceeds that of our new printing press by 15,000 copies. That means the mailroom systems are not producing at their limit, which lowers maintenance costs and increases their economic life-time.”

In addition to the good after-sales support by Muller Martini India, the feedback given by another Indian Muller Martini customer also spoke well of the new solution, Mr. Mathew states: “I enquired at ‘The Hindu’ about their experiences with the Muller Martini systems there and heard only positive reviews from them.”

Faster than the Printing Press Mr. Mathew explains that Malayala Manorama opted for the solution from Muller Martini, due to financial and technical reasons. “We calculated the total cost of ownership of all the proposals we received and

Malayala Manorama is printed in a daily run of 2.3 million copies.

Mammen Mathew (left), Editor-in-Chief of Malayala Manorama and Roland Bangerter, Regional Director of Muller Martini Asia/Pacific sign the contract for the five direct printing lines.

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QuadTech appoints Dynagraph as Middle East sales and service agent QuadTech has appointed Dynagraph as its sales and service agent for the Middle East. Further extending QuadTech’s global network, the company will provide the full portfolio of press control technology and offer local support to newspaper, commercial and packaging printers.

Adding QuadTech in-line inspection and spectral colour measurement solutions to the Dynagraph product range enables Middle Eastern businesses to not only improve waste reduction, but also to provide costeffective service to global consumer brands that require strict international print quality standards.

Jamal Kanaan, General Manager, Dynagraph Dubai, comments: “We believe that our new partnership with QuadTech is very important, especially to the future of the Middle Eastern flexible packaging market, which is currently experiencing double-digit growth.”

Established in 1952, Dynagraph is a specialist supplier of Graphic Arts equipment and solutions. Representing some of the industry’s leading manufacturers and suppliers to the offset commercial print and newspaper markets, and with its expansion into the flexible packaging market, the business is ideally placed to bring QuadTech’s full portfolio of solutions to the region. With offices in Lebanon, Dubai, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, Dynagraph serves 11 Middle Eastern countries including United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Yemen, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Libya & Iraq.

complete control over every phase of production. The technology enables print suppliers to quicken make-ready, control waste and deliver exactly the same results throughout the print run, from one print run to the next and from press to press.

“In the last few years we have seen international brands such as Procter & Gamble and Unilever establish manufacturing plants in the UAE to capitalize on the region’s economic and population growth. These businesses are also looking to work with local printers to save costs and speed up product to market.” continued Mr. Kanaan.

As a result of this trend, Middle Eastern printing companies now have the opportunity to service these brands. To do so, printers are required to adhere to the brand owners’ global standards, and implement technology safeguards to ensure consistent high quality print and waste reduction. To not only win but retain the business long-term, printers also need to establish important productivity processes for efficient and cost-effective workflows.

To maximize these opportunities, Dynagraph is offering QuadTech solutions that achieve

Mr. Kanaan comments: “We have worked indirectly with QuadTech for many years, through Hemant Desai of their Indian office, developing a deep respect and appreciation for QuadTech press control technology and customer benefits. We are very excited to be partnering with them and contributing to the future growth potential of the Middle Eastern market.”

“In the newspaper sector there is great interest in performance-enhancing systems like QuadTech’s Color Control and Web Inspection System with AccuCamTM that can extend press life, provide consistent quality and reduce waste. QuadTech’s offerings for flexible packaging support a wide range of substrates including various laminates, transparent and reflective films.”

Karl Fritchen, President of QuadTech, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Dynagraph into the QuadTech global sales network. Utilizing their 60+ year market knowledge and excellent customer support, we are confident that the QuadTech/ Dynagraph agreement will be of enormous benefit to printers in the region-many of whom have not had access to our technology until today. In fact, within days of the agreement, Dynagraph had already sold its first QuadTech systems in the region.”

Sergusa Solutions appointed Distributors for SolPrint PRINT MIS software solution i-teba sp Ltd., UK has appointed Sergusa Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai as the Distributor for India of their “SolPrint” Management Information System software solution.

Specifically developed for the Print and Packing industry SolPrint is a comprehensive and modular system covering all the aspects of Print MIS. Modules include CRM, Estimation, Job Costing, Purchase Orders & Inventory, Production Planning and Shop Floor Data Capture with proprietary devices and/or JDF/JMF technology. The unique

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solution is available as both a purchased or hosted/rental solution making it economical and affordable for all types of printers and print buyers irrespective of size of their operations. i-teba sp Ltd., is based out of London, UK. Established over 20 years ago by Managing Director and major shareholder Peter Griffin, the company has signed a Distribution Agreement with Sergusa Solutions Pvt Ltd.

and looks forward to a strong presence in the Asian market.

Sergusa Solutions Pvt Ltd. is an associate company of S L Kulkarni Cyril Graphics Pvt Ltd., Mumbai. The immediate areas identified

by Sergusa are colour density measurement and control system for offset printing, print inspection system and print management MIS software. It plans to cover more areas soon.

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Newspapers and digital news products should develop designs tailored to content, news designers told Delegates from more than 35 publications in India and abroad gathered at Mumbai for the two-day conference on ‘News Design’ organised by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WANIFRA), in association with Society for News Design (SND), on 3-4 June 2014 at Hotel Courtyard Marriott.

Delivering the keynote address of the conference, the world-renowned newspaper designer Lucie Lacava of Lacava Designs Inc., Canada said that the design must be tailored to content and must speak to the readers in its own unique voice.

WAN-IFRA’s News Design Conference is the biennial event, in association with SND, the last one organised in 2012 in Delhi. The Conference aims to bring to South Asia the advancement in visual storytelling techniques and showcase best practices in news design in print and digital from around the world. Topics such as Design and Redesign, Infographics and Typography, Online and Tablet Designs are discussed at the event.

Many leading publications including The Economic Times, The New York Times, Hindustan Times, Wahsington Post, Malayala Manorama, Mid Day, Amar Ujala presented and shared their experiences of creating good design at the conference. Die Zeit, which was adjudged as ‘World’s Best Designed Newspaper’ by SND, six times more than any other newspaper, presented a case study on their classic design style and their experiences.

The Conference also included two parallel pre-conference workshops on 2 June on a) Newspaper Design and b) Tablet Design.

Answers to these questions and more on news design were presented on stage at the News Design Conference.

market dominated by well-established newspapers. • The power of pictures: The role pictures play in good design and do they elevate The conference topics included: the design? D. Krishnan, Former Picture • Design and Redesign: New concepts Editor & Consultant of The Hindu, in design and how to make content shares his thoughts on the subject. more engaging and organised. Stephen • Infographics and Typography:Business Komives, Executive Director of SND graphics and how different they are presents a round-up of the world’s bestfrom regular news graphics, what it designed newspapers. means to coding the data and design – • Advertising and Good Design: Is Manoj Bharmar, National Design Editor advertising bad for good design? Anup of Economic Times, India and John Gupta, Group Creative Director of HT Niedermeyer, Dy. Editor – Digital News Media, India presents why designers Design of NYTimes, USA presents case should partner with advertising, and studies. how best to do that. • Fonts and Typefaces: How to select • Compact Dailies / Tabloid: How to catch fonts that are unique to the personality the attention of the reader in the smaller of your product? How not to depend format of the paper. Vinod Verma, Editor on the fonts shipped by the operating of Digital and Convergence at Amar system for your digital edition and the Ujala, India, presents a case study on importance of typeface selection for the design of ‘Amar Ujala Compact’. your web presentation gets explained ,WPG /WODCK And Sachin Kalbag, Editor of Mid Day

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Design Styles and Visual Presentation of News in Print and Digital Can one design fit all your editions? Do global design standards fit regional design sensibilities? How to develop design styles unique to your publications? How to produce the design that adds value to the content and to the personality of the publication? Is designing for print and digital different? How to present the news visually in each platform?

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Scodix anchors the APC-NY Panel on 3D and Enhanced Printing The Advertising Production Club of New York hosted an event featuring a keynote speaker and a panel discussion on 3D and Enhanced Printing at Urban Studios/CVLT Productions in Manhattan. With over 76 years of providing a forum for continuing education, professional development and industry networking for its members, the APC is the New York metro area’s premier membersupported trade association for the graphic communications industry community.

The event featured speakers included: • Joni Adams, Senior Print Producer at Droga 5 gave the Keynote presentation on how 3D and enhanced printing is exciting advertisers and consumers alike, with real world case studies on how their agency uses 3D and enhanced printing.

• Jimmy Levin, Educational Coordinator for APC, and Director at CTI Graphics & New Media, served as event moderator.

• Panelists Mike Pacheco of the New Lab, Lex Curtis a 3D Industrial Designer, John Kerby of Harry Shaw Model

Makers, and Barry Walsh, Business Development Manager at Scodix Inc., rounded out the panel adding greatly to the topical discussion and responding to questions.

Jimmy Levin noted, “This was our best attended APC meeting in many years. We were sold out for over two months, and at standing room only for the meeting. Every attendee wanted to learn about this new 3D and enhanced printing. It was great to show the future of 3D printing, but even better to have Scodix showing how its technology can give a 3D enhanced effect to the printed sheets that our members are designing, buying and producing today.”

Cheryl Kahanec, Executive Vice President of Earth Color, was quoted saying: “We recently installed a Scodix and we were pleased with the great response to the Scodix samples, that we were invited to bring and present to every attendee. The sample books featured a dozen Scodix enhanced prints, and the cover was personalized in Scodix with each

attendee’s name, which generated a lot of positive comments. We are seeing the same excitement about Scodix from our current customers and prospects.”

Barry Walsh, Business Development Manager for Scodix said, “Everyone is excited about 3D and enhanced printing.

What they can be designing and selling today, is everyday printed products, which can then be digitally enhanced with Scodix to give a 3D sculptured and enhanced effect.

Since each sheet is RIP’ed and printed as its own job, it can be personalized right down to a unit of one, at up to 1250 sheets an hour.

Scodix is a great way for print providers and designers to offer practical 3D and enhanced printing, today.”

Scodix Ltd., provider of digital print enhancements for the graphic arts industry, through its Scodix S Series, Scodix Ultra™ and Scodix Rainbow™ Station, offers the breakthrough Scodix SENSE™ experience in America, Europe, Middle-East, Asia and Africa.

Monotech Systems installs first KM C8000 in the North East region

Monotech Systems has installed first Konica Minolta C8000 of North East region at Creative Printers, Nagaland. The bizhub PRESS C8000e is the perfect match for efficient digital colour print production. It presents new opportunities, outstanding quality, reasonable performance and convenient operation. The bizhub PRESS C8000e comes with various features and benefits that offer an easy and successful path towards digital technology.

Mr. Robert Sekhose, owner, Creative Printers says, “My relation with Monotech started with the purchase of Konica Minolta LD6501 printer four years back in the year 2010. The LD6501 was the first printer to be installed in the North East Region. Our business entered a new dimension during that time and

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today we have taken a leap further with the installation of the first Konica Minolta C8000 in the North East of India again. We are now able to print magazines and other collateral quickly without the need of going for offset printing. On the first day of installation, we printed 3,300 sheets in around two hours. We are excited about the new possibilities the C8000 can bring to our business. As always

Monotech has been firmly behind us through every situation and problem we faced.

We are very satisfied with their excellent customer services & support from Mr.Rajib, Sr.Manager, Monotech Systems, Kolkata.”

Monotech systems has already installed more than 750 Konica Minolta production printers across India.

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Epson SurePress Digital Label Press hits a ton Epson has announced that its SurePress inkjet digital label press has hit the 100-mark worldwide. The hundredth unit was installed

by Kanae Co., Ltd., based in Nagano, Japan.

Epson launched the SurePress L-4033A in October 2010, steadily raising the product’s performance on the basis of ongoing discussions with customers, and building up a strong sales and service network worldwide. In December 2012, Epson increased sales further after launching the SurePress L-4033AW with white ink. Sales have steadily accumulated and the 100 units sold to date have contributed to Epson’s current market share of approximately 10%.

SurePress achieves magnificent colour reproduction on a wide variety of label substrates thanks to Epson’s original Micro Piezo inkjet technology and original soluble inks. It is praised by customers for its usability, easy maintenance and its stable printing quality. As many as 20% of SurePress customers have purchased two or more units.

“We are committed to contributing to the profitability of our customers’ businesses,” said Eisuke Shimoyama, general manager responsible for sales and marketing of industrial solutions at Epson. “We will launch a new model that includes a print head using our cutting-edge PrecisionCore technology.

Going forward, our aim is to expand our

market share and lead the digitalization of the printing industry.”

Epson’s SurePress has received high praise from all of its customers. One such customer is Hokkai Sealing Co., Ltd. (Sapporo, Japan).

“We were urgently considering investing in a digital label press and chose SurePress because of Epson’s typically fantastic color reproduction, the reasonable price, and Epson’s reputation for reliability,” said Tsuneki Arihara, president. “We were also impressed

by Epson’s response and felt they would be able to answer our needs going forward.

SurePress is contributing greatly to the efficiency of our business and believe that the savings we have made in productivity have more than justified the outlay.”

Chris Martin, VP and Co-Owner, Creative Labels Inc. (Gilroy, California, USA), another SurePress customer says, “We have been using the Epson SurePress L-4033A digital label press for nearly a year and a half now, and we have been incredibly happy with both the vibrant, high-quality labels we are able to produce, as well as the exceptional service that we’ve received. We’ve had customers come to us that tried printing complex labels using a competitive digital press, only to have color and consistency problems. Using the Epson SurePress, we are able to print those labels with ease. SurePress helps us deliver a high quality product to our customer, and when our customers are happy, we are happy.”

Monotech installs Konica Minolta C70hc at Gulati’s Studio Monotech Systems has installed Konica Minolta C70hc at Gulati’s Studio, a Digital Photo Lab in Panchkula, Haryana. With this the company debut installation in Photo Lab Segment in Panchkula Haryana.

Gulati’s Studio has been known for its quality and reliability in the region and has served many customers in the Photo Lab segment.

Mr. Vikas Gulati, owner of Gulati’s Studio says, “We are a professional Photo Printer serving the industry for last three years. Our effort has been always to deliver best to our customers. We have existing Noritsu 3202 in our production line and we believe that the new installation of Konica Minolta will add value to our business and customers. The

best part of Konica Minolta C70hc is that it is very economical and delivers high quality.

This addition in our production line will help us get more market share and we hope to have 50% jumps in our business. We will now be able to serve more customers from adjoining states and cities like Pinjore, Kalka, Solan, Barwala and Ambala etc.”

Mr. Vikas Gulati, owner of Gulati’s Studio organized the inaugural event in Panchkula on 28 April 2014 and launched his album brand “Gold Leaf” that will be exclusively produced on their recently installed Konica Minolta C70hc digital colour system. The event was attended by people representing over 150 Photo Studios around Panchkula.

Mr. Utpal Raina, DGM, Digital Systems, Monotech Systems Limited, was the chief guest who launched the Gold Leaf album of Gulati’s Studios. Mr. Raina also distributes sample albums to the visitors who attended the event. Mr. Raina says, “Konica Minolta C70hc has been a huge success across the Photo Lab segment and has brought a new energy to the industry which was going on the downslide. The amazing quality and reliability of C70hc has made it the most sought after digital press in the industry.

Currently Monotech Systems has more than 200 installations of KM C70hc across the country.”

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Konica Minolta appoints Yuji Nakata as the new MD Yuji Nakata has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Konica Minolta India. He has been associated with Konica Minolta for over 25 years and previously was serving as company’s Chief Representative in Thailand.

Commenting on the appointment, V. Balakrishnan Executive General Manager Konica Minolta India, said, “Mr. Yuji Nakata has played a significant part through strategic and operational areas of Konica Minolta for many years now and has done an exemplary job as Chief Representative, Minolta Beijing Office (China).His visionary approach first as Managing Director, Konica Minolta Hong Kong andlater as Managing Director, Konica Minolta Shenzhen, China, helped in consolidating the brand’s dominance in those markets.”

Stating further he remarked, “As we move towards taking Konica Minolta to the next level of growth, we are privileged that a person of his calibre is there to guide us through. He is one of the original members of Konica Minolta management team and has been instrumental in driving the fastest growing areas of the company’s business.”

C1070 and bizhub PRESS C1060 that will further build on the achievement of the previous models. The new series runs at 71 and 61 ppm respectively in A4.It provides enhanced productivity through its new improved “quality mode” and high end Image Quality with the 4th Generation Simitri HDE toner.

“The printer is for the customers who are looking for the ability to scale, perform and deliver On-demand across diverse needs with a faster turnaround time while maintaining superior colour reproduction.The new intuitive and intelligent bizhub PRESS C1070 / C1060 offers the perfect solution,” said Mr. Yuji Nakata, Managing Director, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd .

The printer is ideal for those who want to save cost and time without compromising on the quality of their prints.

Mr.Yuji Nakata has replaced Mr.Tadahiko Sumitani who has been promoted and has assumed a new role as the Global Sales Head in Japan HQ.

Speaking at the launch Mr. Kuldeep Malhotra Executive General Manager Konica Minolta India said, “We are the market leader in Production Printer segment and the latest series will further strengthen our position in this segment. Konica Minolta has always provided innovative and technologically advanced products and our latest series will not only stand out in the crowd but will take the production printing market a step further.”

Konica Minolta also launched its most promising production printer bizhub PRESS

The bizhub PRESS C1070/C1060 series comes with advanced paper handling

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Mr. Kuldeep Malhotra EGM and Mr. Yuji Nakata MD Konica Minolta

Mr Yuji Nakata Newly Appointed MD Konica Minolta

technologies for smooth print runs with the newly developed Air-Suction Paper Feed option (PF-707) and proven Air-Assisted Feeder option (PF-602, LU-202) to eliminate paper jams and have longer print runs.

Konica Minolta IC-602 print controller helps to streamline workflow management, and provide powerful print queue control and intuitive on-screen job editing capabilities to simplify work and speed output. The easy integration into existing offset workflows and the comprehensive range of in-line finishing options enable customers to meet complex demand and fast turnaround.

Featuring advanced production solution technology, the new Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS range presents a viable solution to digital printing service providers, who want to save cost and time without compromising on the quality of their prints. The bizhub PRESS is backed by a dedicated team to provide the best service to customers.

Mr. Yuji Nakata MD Konica Minolta

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Macmillan launches innovative marketing dashboard Macmillan Publishers, in collaboration with Next Big Sound, has announced the development of an innovative business intelligence dashboard called Next Big Book, signifying a monumental step forward for book marketers in the digital era.

The tool draws sales, publicity, events, social media, web traffic, and web trends data together on a daily basis in order to provide a holistic view of a book’s trajectory in the marketplace and highlight which factors are most influential, from social signals to book tours. Within the next three months, Macmillan will make data from Next Big Book available to all its authors and agents.

Analytics company Next Big Sound is venturing into new territory by creating a dashboard for the publishing industry. The company has a long-standing reputation of making data useful to the music industry, and now seeks to bring the same level of clarity to the publishing industry in a shifting space.

“We have long recognized that the data sources we track and the fragmented way consumers interact with and purchase media is not unique to the music industry,” says Alex White, CEO and co-founder of Next Big Book. “We are excited to be working with such a forward-thinking and innovative publishing house to develop this tool.”

Next Big Book provides an all-in-one-place view, updated in real time, of a particular title’s activity in the marketplace. The data sets in Next Big Book currently include: • Daily and weekly physical and e-book sales from all major retailers • Social media activity (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, YouTube, Goodreads, etc.)

• E-mail campaigns • Web traffic data • Wikipedia And will soon be expanded to include: • Marketing and publicity events • Geographical data on e-book sales • Information about retailer product pages

A global rollout for Next Big Book is part of Macmillan Publishers’ worldwide digital roadmap. Fritz Foy, Executive VP, Digital Publishing and Strategic Technology, says: “Macmillan has struggled for years with a feast of available data but no thorough way of transforming it into actionable events for publishers and marketers. Given their experience with other media companies, Next Big Sound brings to us the ability to turn information into insights.”

Macmillan Publishers is a global trade book publishing company with prominent imprints around the world. Macmillan publishes a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.

In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, Macmillan publishes under the Pan Macmillan name. Macmillan Publishers is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

New Stratasys Dental 3D Printers offer low cost entry Stratasys, a global player in 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions has introduced high precision wax 3D printers to the dental industry. The Stratasys CrownWorx and FrameWorx 3D Printers allow dental laboratories to produce wax-ups for crowns, bridges and denture frameworks. The machines were unveiled at the LMT Lab Day West Show recently.

Stratasys CrownWorx and FrameWorx 3D Printers use wax deposition modelling technology, a jetting technology that is designed to enable consistent quality and a reliable process. The machines produce superior-fitting wax-ups for crown, bridge, coping and denture frameworks via an automated method that can fit easily into a lab’s established workflow, enhancing production capacity.

Stratasys CrownWorx and FrameWorx 3D Printers use wax-like materials that produce smooth surface finishes and minimize postprocessing. The materials burn-out with no residue, material shrinkage, cracking or expansion to allow precision casting and reduce costs previously incurred when

finishing gold and other precious metals.

Based on resolution, the CrownWorx 3D Printer is ideally suited for creating crown, bridge, and coping wax-ups. CrownWorx uses WDM Technology to jet micro-drops of TrueCast material that builds dental wax-ups, layer-by-layer.

The FrameWorx 3D Printer uses WDM Technology to jet micro-drops of TrueCast material onto the build tray to create a denture wax-up layer-by-layer. TrueSupport material is quickly sprayed around the casting material to form a support structure.

This enhancement increases production speed for partial denture wax-ups because they require more support material than crowns and bridges. After printing, TrueSupport is dissolved, leaving behind smooth and detailed wax-ups.

“These wax 3D printers and new materials are an ideal fit for small labs interested in upgrading dental casting technology,” says Stratasys Director of Global Dental, Avi Cohen. “We believe dental labs adopting these 3D printers will benefit from the

automated and digitized workflows, enabling them to cut costs while producing more restorations. These systems complement our broad system portfolio, which includes large dental 3D printers.”

TrueCast is a firm but flexible material that mimics real wax and allows labs to 3D print any dental wax-up with extreme accuracy.

It is 100 percent castable for any alloy.

TrueSupport is a true wax-blend material that is automatically generated to protect a wax-up during printing. It has a low melting point that produces delicate restorations and is easily removed from each wax-up, after production.

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Paper Bind to showcase PUR Binders at Dscoop Asia 2014 -How the long-standing Perfect Binding technique now gives way to the new PUR Binding technology.

In today’s dynamic printing landscape, the challenge is to balance productivity and competitive pricing with innovation and customisation. In the last decade or so, the printing industry has seen much innovation and experimentation at the behest of fast evolving printing technology. However, post-print finishing has not kept pace with evolving printing technologies, nor has the industry leveraged available finishing technologies until recently. Thankfully, there has been much innovation in this space lately, and a lot of value is being created in the post-print finishing department.

Adding value with PUR Binding

“Armed with the most cutting-edge range of heavy duty PUR binders in the world, Paper Bind is looking to make inroads into the aggressive Asian market.” - Anuj Mehta, Director, Paper Bind

Key Notes : > PUR-bound materials tend to lie flatter than others bound with different processes. > Paper Bind – enviably installing over 46 PUR Binders in just last 2 years across India. > System 444 and 500 series – marrying small footprints with big performance features.

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Consider book binding for example. The longstanding Perfect Binding technique is now giving way to the new PUR Binding technology (especially for hard cover book binding). PUR-bound materials tend to lie flatter than those which are bound using other processes, and offer a host of other advantages in terms of quality and productivity. They have fewer limitations with respect to paper type and thickness, coating, lamination, presence of ink in spine, etc.

PUR binding is revolutionising the production of photobooks and large hard bound volumes like coffee table books, helping printers make a mark by adding value to the print jobs and increasing profitability.

Paper Bind targets aggressive Asian market Paper Bind International Pte Ltd. is playing a vital role in bringing quality and creativity in post-print

finishing up to speed with the strides made in printing technology. Headquartered in Singapore, Paper Bind specialises in high technology post-print finishing equipment like PUR Binders, Cutting, Creasing and Lamination Machines. Paper Bind has an enviable client portfolio in Asia with over 46 PUR Binders installed just in the last 2 years across India and 3 recent installations in South Korea and Dubai.

With an eye on the competitive printing industry in Asia, which is lapping up technology to bring quality and innovation to products, Paper Bind is bringing its range of PUR Binding equipment to Dscoop Asia 2014 at Bali. From 12th- 13th June this year, Dscoop will bring together the best of the Asian printing industry with handpicked technology suppliers from across the world.

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Like other global markets, Asia too has acknowledged the unmatched features of the quintessential PUR adhesive and has opened its arms for PUR Binders which not only add value to printed books but also save time, effort and energy. Said Anuj Mehta, Director, Paper Bind, “Asian printers can foresee the sea change that PUR Binders will bring to the industry, and to their business process, productivity and profitability. Armed with the most cutting-edge range of heavy duty PUR binders in the world, Paper Bind is looking to make inroads into the aggressive Asian market.”

Paper Bind’s System 444 and System 500 series of PUR Binders marry small footprints with big performance features. Powered by the NPS Patented System, which puts these machines years ahead of other similar products, they are configured to minimise the work process, optimise use of adhesive, reduce maintenance and deliver high quality products with minimal manual intervention.

PUR advantages according to a user PUR Binders also has a great advantage of the flexibility to juggle short run jobs with high volume jobs. Brigadier Dhawan, who heads RHI Printographics and works with the best international luxury brands including German automobile giant, has bought a System 444 Plus last year. “The fully automated PUR binder has helped us to take finishing of large brochures and coffee table books to a new level with its flawless and highly consistent output. Binding hard cover books has become extremely simple, quick and hassle-free,” he says. “Also, we are now executing various different types of short run projects along with volume jobs, with equal ease and profitability,” adds Dhawan.

With no restriction on design, paper type and thickness, coatings, etc., PUR binders free users to bring design to life without compromise. Another large printing company which has leveraged Paper Bind’s PUR technology is PM Digital. Says Mr. Chellappan, Owner, PM Digital, “Thanks to our PB PUR System 444, we are now experimenting a lot more with design and media, undertaking the toughest jobs without worrying about wastage.”

The NPS system uses a closed adhesive pot housed within the chassis itself to

do away with external attachments, and makes the unit more compact and reduces maintenance. The nozzle controls the application of PUR with great precision and minimises wastage. It also relies on a ‘Purge on Demand’ mechanism to keep moisture out, allowing a reuse of the PUR candle up to 25 times, as compared to just 3-5 times in most other machines. This translates into significant saving on adhesive cost, bringing the operating cost almost as low as an EVA based perfect binder – without compromising on the host of benefits that PUR offers.

All the PUR Binders offered by Paper Bind have a built-in Automatic Cleaning System which cleans the pot and the nozzles automatically within a minute on the press of a button, saving many hours of frustrating labour.

Commenting on their presence at Dscoop Asia, Anuj Mehta said, “We will showcase four compact variants of PUR binders which offer incremental features to suit specialised requirements, like double applicators for increased cycles per hour and automatic end-sheet adapters for hard cover binding.”

One highlight of the top end variant PUR System 500 is that it can toggle both perfect binding PUR binding seamlessly through its smart touch panel. In fact, it can be configured to apply PUR on the spine and EVA hotmelt on the sides in a single pass.

Paper Bind is leveraging all this innovation to make the printing business smoother, more profitable and much more creative.

With over 1000 participants from the digital print industry at Dscoop Asia 2014, Paper Bind looks forward to connecting with both the end customers and resellers through this platform and spreading its wings in the Asian markets.

Paper Bind’s world-class PUR Binders, Creasing Machines, Laminating Systems, Digital Foiling Machines and other complimentary products help create flawless, innovative post-print products. The range of solutions by Paper Bind is manufactured at facilities in Europe, Taiwan, Korea and India for different markets in Asia, Africa and Europe.

Esko extends finishing product line with entrylevel digital cutting system Kongsberg V series Esko has extended its family of Kongsberg digital finishing tables by introducing new Kongsberg V series. The Kongsberg V cutting tables deliver reliability, precision and ease of use for companies in the packaging and sign & display markets looking to complement their offerings with productive digital finishing. Built on the robustness of the Esko Kongsberg family, the new V series offers standard configurations for the fine finishing quality of a highly diverse range of packaging and sign & display applications.

sizes; V20 and V24, and is able to work on material with size1700x1300 mm / 66”x 51” (V20) and 1700x3200 / 66x126” (V24).

Kongsberg V cutting tables offer a broad selection of tools, providing quality results for a wide range of cutting, creasing, drilling and plotting activities. The new finishing tables are available worldwide through Esko’s direct and indirect sales channels and will be on display during a number of industry events throughout 2014.

“The launch of the V series extends our family of digital cutting solutions to make them accessible to companies who need an entry-level cutting solution but who do not want to compromise on quality, precision or reliability,” says Marian Zincke, Esko VP Digital Finishing.

The Esko Kongsberg V series is available in two standard configurations - the Kongsberg V for sign & display and the Kongsberg V for packaging. Kongsberg V is available in two

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Sensational Atmosphere at interpack 2014 Visitor number “cracks” the 175,000 mark.

interpack 2014 was characterised by an outstanding atmosphere prevailing amongst the approx. 2,700 exhibitors and 175,000 visitors in the 19 halls of the completely booked Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre.

The signs for this were already apparent at a very early stage of the world’s most important trade fair for the packaging sector and its associated process industries.

SAVE FOOD proved a particularly attentiongrabbing theme at interpack. The initiative of the same name combats food losses and waste and involves such partners as the FAO and the UNEP as well as over 110 members from the industry. The SAVE FOOD Congress showed how the problem of global food losses and waste can be fought across the entire value chain.

Key Notes : > 2,700 exhibitors showcase in the 19 halls of the completely booked Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre. > 66% foreign visitors create new record as visitors from 120 nations travel to Düsseldorf. > The concepts of Innovationparc Packaging and the METAL PACKAGING PLAZA were right on target with the target groups.

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The exhibitors at interpack 2014 met with numerous high-ranking visitors from all over the world already from the start of the trade fair. Many companies experienced such a rush that their stands reached their capacity limits several times. Visitor interest and qualification as well as their willingness to invest is said to have been clearly higher yet again than at the already excellent previous event. A great many exhibitors rated the concrete business deals and sales concluded – part of which were absolutely spontaneous – as particularly positive.

Commenting on this, Friedbert Klefenz, President of the interpack Exhibitors’ Advisory Board 2014 and President of Bosch Packaging Technology, said: “We are very satisfied with the quantity and quality of visitors at our stand. The interest taken in our technologies that make a vital contribution to global health and nutrition was enormous. We are pleased

with the high number of leads produced, including many top executives and potential new customers.

Similar comments came from other exhibitors.

We were equally thrilled by the high number of international visitors and exhibitors – some 75% of the exhibiting enterprises were headquartered outside Germany.

With this interpack has confirmed its reputation as the world’s leading trade fair for the packaging sector.” “interpack has provided impressive proof of its leading international role yet again this year.

This success confirms our fundamental philosophy of addressing the international industries in their respective markets in a very targeted manner –

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already in the run up to the event thereby bringing them to their most important event in Düsseldorf every three years,” explained Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, President & CEO of Messe Düsseldorf.

Boasting a percentage of foreign visitors of as much as 66%, interpack 2014 has not only set a new record for itself but also a top rating across all Messe Düsseldorf events.

Visitors from 120 nations in total travelled to Düsseldorf.

Kerstin Dietze, Marketing Manager, Sappi shares his interpack 2014 experience, “This year marked the first time we presented our specialty paper segment at the trade fair.

We were looking to interpack to provide us with a platform for our innovative doublecapacity specialty paper machine in order to drive development and present our potential. The trade fair with its professional and international audience presents the ideal environment for that! We were able to generate a number of great orders thanks to interested visitors.”

The dominating themes at interpack 2014 were resource efficiency for plant and machinery as well as for packaging material usage, quality and safety to guarantee perfect and counterfeit-proof finished products – especially in such touchy segments as Food/Beverage and Pharmaceuticals – as well as diversity

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and flexibility for an ever wider range and shorter product cycles. These themes were addressed by a particularly high number of innovations in the halls.

However, interpack underscores its importance not only with the sheer multitude of innovations and breadth of its exhibitor ranges but also with especially innovative themes, adds Bernd Jablonowski, Director of interpack & SAVE FOOD: “For a leading international trade fair it is not enough just to rent out exhibition space and offer perfect organisation. Trend themes must be identified, anchored in the concept and finally also driven in a consistent manner. This is the only way to secure thematic leadership in an industry. We have succeeded in doing this very well once again this year. The concepts of both Innovationparc Packaging and the METAL PACKAGING PLAZA were right on target with the target groups.”

Successful second SAVE FOOD Congress SAVE FOOD proved a particularly attentiongrabbing theme at interpack. The initiative of the same name combats food losses and waste and involves such partners as the Food and Agriculture Organisation of United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) as well as over 110 members from the industry. The SAVE FOOD Congress already started the day before the trade fair. On the first of its

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two themed days it addressed non-profit organisations, which shed some light on the problems from political and social angles.

The second half of the event dealt with solutions and Best Practice presented by enterprises. Even more impressively than at the kick-off event three years ago the Congress showed how the problem of global food losses and waste can be fought across the entire value chain.

Contributions came from prominent guests and participants such as FAO and UNEP representatives, the Senegalese Minister and musician Youssou N’Dour and the former German Federal Minister Renate Künast in addition to the numerous lectures and

panel discussions that identified practical approaches. In excess of a total of 450 delegates participated in the Congress.

When the event drew to a close all parties involved agreed that the objectives of SAVE FOOD can only be achieved with concerted action and pooled expertise as well as the competence of all stakeholders – a fundamental intention of the Initiative.

For the entire duration of interpack 2014 Innovationparc Packaging presented solutions and ideas for fighting food losses and waste.

FAO, Robert van Otterdijk, Agro-industry officer in the Rural Infrastructure & AgroIndustries Division comments, “We‘ve

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developed the SAVE FOOD concept in collaboration with Messe Düsseldorf, and the implementation at the Innovationparc Packaging turned out beautifully. The concept is very effective in reaching the goals we’ve set: The exhibitors at this tent can present their ideas on how to deal with the

issue of food losses and food waste. We’re very happy with the accomplishments of the trade fair and would be delighted to return for the next edition of interpack.”

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HP unlocks power of Digital for Packaging at interpack 2014 New HP Indigo and Scitex solutions help converters and manufacturers transition to on-demand, versioned packaging.

“After leading the shift to digital in label printing, HP is again driving an unstoppable analogueto-digital transformation in the package printing industry.”

- Stephen Nigro, HP

Key Notes : > An $11 billion packaging market opportunity has been traditionally ruled by analogue printing equipment; only 7 % currently printed with digital. > HP Scitex 15000 Corrugated Press for production of corrugated displays and short-run packaging. > An integrated automatic media loader handles up to four media stacks side by side, optimised for use with corrugated sheets without operator intervention.

At interpack 2014, HP announced the expansion of its Graphics Solutions portfolio, opening the door to the corrugated, flexible-packaging and folding-carton markets previously not addressed by digital printing technologies.

An $11 billion market opportunity, the packaging industry has been traditionally ruled by analogue printing equipment, with only 7 per cent of these materials currently printed with digital technology.

However, shorter product life cycles, demand for faster time to market and a decline in average run length are accelerating the need for digital print. Furthermore, brand owners are seeking the versioning, short runs and reduced environmental impact that are only available with digital printing technology.

To help packaging converters and manufacturers take advantage of the digital opportunity, HP introduced the HP Scitex 15000 Corrugated Press for production of corrugated displays and short-run packaging.

HP also announced general availability and a new lamination partner for its HP Indigo 20000 and 30000 Digital Presses.

“After leading the shift to digital in label printing, HP is again driving an unstoppable analogue-to-digital transformation in the package printing industry,” said Stephen Nigro, senior vice president, Graphics and Inkjet Solutions Business, HP. “With HP solutions, packaging converters can capture the benefits of digital printing to diversify business models, reach new customers and explore new profit areas.”

HP Scitex 15000 automates corrugated application production The HP Scitex 15000 Corrugated Press simplifies and

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streamlines corrugated printing on an industrial scale.

With the new large-format digital press — expected to be available 1st November — converters and display makers can print direct to corrugated media as well as add short-run and versioning capabilities to their existing flexographic or lithographic-lamination operations. The press features: • HP Scitex High Dynamic Range (HDR) Printing Technology, enabling a unique combination of high-quality output at industrial volumes.

• Easy setup and operation as well as speeds up to 600 m2/hour (6,456 ft2/hour), helping to maximise productivity.

• An integrated automatic media loader that handles up to four media stacks side by side, optimised for use with corrugated sheets without operator intervention.

• HP HDR240 Scitex Inks, which are GREENGUARD GOLDSM Certified and meet AgBB criteria, making them ideal for indoor point-of-purchase displays, bulk bins and freestanding display units.

HP Indigo 20000 and 30000 forge packaging market transformation HP is extending its digital expertise to packaging after establishing a leadership position in pressuresensitive labels, printing more than 24 billion labels in 2013 using digital presses like the HP Indigo WS6600 series.

At drupa 2012, HP unveiled the 30-inch-wide Indigo 20000 and 30000 Digital Presses, designed to transform the label, flexible packaging and folding carton markets with wider-format production digital presses. The presses are successfully operating at six customer sites and are shipping this quarter to meet demand from leading packaging printers and converters worldwide, including:

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California-based Emerald Packaging has signed an agreement to install the first HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press for flexible packaging in North America, allowing the company to enter the snack food, candy, health care and cosmetics markets.

Netherlands-based Flach Packaging, a producer of folding cartons, labels and disposables, will be an early customer for the HP Indigo 30000 Digital Press, expanding its ability to deliver highquality folding cartons with a quick turnaround.

“We have been evaluating the potential of digital printing technology for a few years as a new way to add value to our customers, which operate in extremely competitive markets,” said Harry Zweers, managing director, DGA Drukkerij Flach BV. “The HP Indigo 30000 is the first digital press that can actually deliver on the specific needs of the folding carton industry. It will allow us to boost production capabilities and drive supply chain efficiencies, and will enable our customers to differentiate themselves.”

Extending its end-to-end packaging solution partner network, HP also announced an agreement with Comexi Group, a leading

flexible packaging machinery manufacturer, to develop a dedicated lamination solution.

Optimised for the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press, the Comexi NEXUS L20000 will offer advanced solvent-free lamination, delivering shorter time to market with reduced waste and environmental impact.

HP Inkjet Web Press solutions for growing packaging segment HP also intends to enter the growing packaging segment with its inkjet web press solutions. HP Inkjet Web Presses, built upon proven HP Scalable Thermal Inkjet Technology, have delivered innovation and business transformation in other segments, including publishing, production mail and commercial print.

HP is developing new solutions configured for packaging that will help converters produce cost-effective short to medium runs and digital customisation, deliver faster turnaround times and reduce inventory at amazing production speeds of up to 12,000 m2 per hour. HP is working with leading packaging converters to validate the technology in terms of quality, flexibility and economics. As an example, HP is conducting trials with its own consumer printer boxes using this technology.

HP SPS thermal inkjet reaches more package coding applications The HP 45si print cartridge and HP Black 2580 Solvent Ink — developed by HP Specialty Printing Systems’ (SPS) — enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and ink partners to deliver primary package coding applications on substrates including flexible films and coated folding cartons.

Since introducing the ink at Pack Expo 2013, HP has signed more than 25 OEM partners to test the HP 2580 solvent ink in various applications. Additionally, ink partners are using the HP 45si cartridge to print on a wider range of substrates with their proprietary inks.

“With the HP 45si technology and Collins ink, we’ll be able to address the needs of a large installed base that is tired of dealing with the spare parts and service costs of continuous inkjet printers,” said Chris Rogers, director, Sales and Business Development, Collins Inkjet.

The expanded HP Graphics Solutions portfolio was on display at interpack 2014 that took place this May.

Tetra Pak’s Chakan facility receives Platinum certification in six categories – sustainability, water conservation, energy conservation, indoor environmental quality, material conservation and innovation.

Tetra Pak’s new world class packaging material facility in Chakan, Pune, has been awarded Platinum certification by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This is the highest recognition for sustainable building design, equivalent to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification awarded by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).

Tetra Pak received all 81 credits that they applied for, helping the facility qualify for the prestigious Platinum rating. The certification was based on an assessment of the site

Several initiatives, such as the installation of solar panels, rain water harvesting, re-use of waste water and air conditioning from the waste heat of generators, have been undertaken at Chakan to develop it into an environmentally sustainable site, and in particular, IGBC highly recognized the initiatives of: • Initiatives to conserve energy such as using heat from our generators to power air-conditioning and usage of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) which also reduce costs.

• Soil erosion prevention and control including the implementation of mulching, preservation of existing trees onsite and the post-construction erosion and sediment control (ESC) measures.

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Natural topography and landscape which is in line with the open space requirement of 10%. Additionally, 41% of the site area is landscaped and will be conserved.

Speaking on the certification, Tetra Pak South Asia Markets Managing Director Kandarp Singh said: “The Platinum certification validates our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable efforts in making the Chakan facility a ‘green site’. Driving environmental excellence is a strategic priority at Tetra Pak. The Chakan facility is an example of generating sustainable growth for customers with minimum environmental impact. With this achievement, we can ensure we always stay ahead of the growth curve in terms of capacity, capabilities and sustainability. We are proud that the Chakan facility will now become a global benchmark that others can aspire towards.”

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The Economics of Metallic Labels Consumer brands around the world have discovered the power of metallic labels and packaging. Color-Logic licensee Model Graphics prints four SKU labels.

Long used by luxury brands, recent software developments now make metallics practical for even low-volume products. Today, brands must diff¬erentiate their packaging and labels from that of the competition. And, to address diff¬erent market segments, brands often develop multiple SKUs, creating label or packaging families. Each SKU off¬ers revenue opportunities, but it also creates additional cost.

Model Graphics, a Color-Logic licensee printed four SKU labels from a single file. The images were created using the Color-Logic Design Suite (plugins for Adobe Creative Suite). The four diff¬erent labels were printed using just five inks (silver, cyan, magenta, yellow, and black).

In addition to the savings like eliminating three press runs, using the Color-Logic system enables label designers to add special e¬ffects which are unattainable using conventional design methods.

In addition to the savings outlined above, using the Color-Logic system enables the label designer to add special e¬ffects which are unattainable using conventional design methods: • Color-Logic Dimensional-FX, which changes The Color-Logic software which creates the files colour from light to dark and adds a dimensional uses only five inks to produce the following unique e¬ffect, can be created within Illustrator. Neither eff¬ects: additional plates nor additional post-finishing is required.

• In addition to a spot silver and CMYK, each SKU • Color-Logic Gradation-FX, which vignettes label includes two metallic colours found only on one metallic colour into another, simply cannot that label. be done using conventional label printing • In addition to the above unique colours, a techniques using spot metallic inks. metallic purple appears on each SKU in the The economics of using only five plates are easy to The economics of using onlyand five plates to comprehend, but the advantages of the Color-L word “Color” in Color Essence, three more are easy comprehend, but the advantages of the Color-Logic other economic benefits: metallic colours are found in the Color-Logic system produce many other economic benefits: logo.

Design Time Design Time The software comprising Color-Logic Design (illustrated below) savesDesign hours in the case of If produced traditionally, each SKUthe would require The Suite software comprising the Color-Logic example, with a click of the in common design programs Illustrator a separate press runjust of eleven colours plusmouse one Suite (illustrated below) savessuch hoursas in the case of or InDesign additional add the special eff¬ect in each createsplate thetometallic ink plate.

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Key Notes : > Differentiating packaging and labels from that of competition. > Color-Logic Design Suite enables creating the images.

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MPS held a successful open house on May 14, 15 and 16th at company headquarters in Didam, The Netherlands. Live demonstrations of the new EB flexo and EF multi-substrate presses were held to show how the two presses can benefit label print production processes, and both received a very positive reception from visitors. During the three-day event, MPS hosted over 120 existing and potential customers, partners, suppliers and media representatives from Europe in addition to South Africa, India, Pakistan, Turkey and Zimbabwe.

During live demonstrations and educational presentations, open house guests were shown how the new EB flexo press is an ideal solution for short and long label print runs. Three unique features of the new EB were highlighted: Crisp.Dot Light which ensures a consistent print quality; iSet, a new MPS technology which features intelligent pressure settings; and iStop Technology providing zero waste at roll change. The EB was developed to deliver a highperformance, cost-effective press solution to print self-adhesive label jobs and includes MPS high-quality print standards.

first-hand the ease of how job and material changes were completed, with minimum waste in material.

Eric Hoendervangers, MPS Commercial Director and Co-Founder comments: “We appreciate the number of visitors who took time to attend our open house last week. It gave us the opportunity to showcase our new EB and EF flexo press technologies and share our industry knowledge and capabilities with leading label printers.

Our manufacturing floor was buzzing with conversations after each session, and feedback from visitors has been overwhelmingly positive. It was an overall success for everyone involved.”

Demonstrations and information-sharing sessions for MPS’s top-selling EF multisubstrate press were also well-received.

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Esko’s Kongsberg C cuts through competition to win EDP Award Esko’s Kongsberg C digital finishing platform has been awarded as Best Large Format Finishing System by the European Digital Press Association (EDP).

Marian Zincke, Esko Vice President, Digital Finishing Business, says, “We are delighted with this industry recognition. We already knew the Kongsberg C leapfrogs competitive tables in many ways but it is reassuring to see this acknowledged by the EDP association. We believe the “C” in Kongsberg C stands for Capability, Capacity, Consistency, Choice and a Complete solution. Since its launch it has been received with great enthusiasm by our customers.”

Esko Kongsberg C provides high versatility for sign, display and packaging applications.

One of the most noticeable new features is the innovative composite traverse technology that provides the fastest throughput along with the highest quality and precision in cutting and routing compared to all other systems of the same size. New models available include the Kongsberg C64 that handles 126” wide x 126” long materials (3.210 mm by 3.200 mm); and the Kongsberg C60 model, accommodating 126” wide x 63” long sizes (3.210 mm x 1.600 mm). The Kongsberg C was first introduced to the market in 2013, and customer shipments around the world started in 2014.

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Tom Erik Naess, Senior Product Manager Esko, with EDP award

featured superwide digital finishing solutions have been designed for 24/7 production and semi-industrial environments. Kongsberg C60 and C64 models feature a unique, extremely rigid, carbon-composite traverse beam that assures excellent precision and supports high speed; fast acceleration; high quality creasing; and exclusive, powerful 3kW milling capabilities. High quality finishing results are due to no left/right/middle variances as a result of traverse bending and no deceleration when demanding materials are processed, with the ability to handle the most complex jobs without sacrificing quality or throughput.

Reproteam of Austria is an early adopter of the technology and has been quick to reap the rewards. Michael Hansbauer, owner and managing director, says. “We have many stand builders among our clients.

They prefer to have printed panels and fabrics in one piece, creating an overall image effect without interruptions. With the new Kongsberg C64, we can meet these requirements perfectly and stay ahead of the competition, maintaining our position as a provider of top quality displays, publicity and advertising products.”

Standard Register awarded patent for document security feature Standard Register, provider of workflow, content and analytics solutions has been awarded a patent for a chemically reactive security ink that helps mitigate or reveal certain types of document fraud by preventing the chemical alteration or “washing” of secure documents.

The chemically reactive ink masks a warning word or message printed on secure documents. When a check, receipt, label or other item is chemically altered or “washed,” the special ink is removed to reveal a hidden word or message. The reactive security ink deters individuals from altering the dollar amount on checks, cash receipts and other secure documents, which could previously

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be accomplished by erasing portions of text using common household chemicals such as acetone found in nail polish remover.

The patent (8,622,436) covers the chemically reactive ink, the method of using this ink, and security documents that incorporate the ink. The ink was developed in Standard Register’s research and development labs in Dayton, Ohio, by chief scientist Dr. Rajendra Mehta and technical director Stephen D. Webendorfer.

Standard Register has earned 898 patents since its founding in 1912, many in the area of document security and fraud protection.

The company has 102 active patents in the

areas of labels and form/label combinations, in-mold labeling, software and/or equipment, security print and specialty inks, and business forms.

“Helping protect banks, stores and manufacturers against fraud and counterfeiting is an important way that Standard Register advances the reputation of its customers,” said Joe Klenke, executive vice president of Advanced Technologies & Channels. “We are proud of our history of innovation in this field. Dr. Mehta himself has generated 57 patents over his long career with our company, many in the area of document security.”

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Screen Truepress digital label press wins EDP Award recognise the best in innovative technology launched into the digital printing market.

The European Digital Press Association (EDP) has voted the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV digital label press “Best Label Printing Solution” in the 2014 EDP Awards to

Launched at last year’s Labelexpo, the Truepress Jet L350UV meets brand owners’ increasing demand for value-added packaging to increase product differentiation.

The innovative inkjet printing system prints widths up to 322mm (12.6in) features 16.1sqm (173.2sqft) per minute productivity and produces photo-realistic images with minimal daily maintenance.

The EDP Awards are selected by the Associations’ Technical Committee of

independent consultants, journalists, and other related professionals, based on innovation and the value of the new technologies these products bring to the European market.

“The Truepress Jet L350UV shows Screen’s commitment to provide the label and packaging markets with high-quality, ultra-reliable imaging and digital printing solutions,” says Brian Filler, President, Screen Europe. “The rigorous selection process for the EDP Awards means that only the best products win, so we’re naturally delighted and honoured.”

Flexostar Printmaster TwinFlex by Lead Laser Vinsak’s Partner, Lead Laser has introduced its latest invention Flexostar Printmaster TwinFlex. The new introduction will add to the existing DLE (Direct Laser Engraving) machine variants which feature enhancements in speed, screen and resolution. The existing range includes the successful Flexostar Printmaster HYBRID and Flexostar Image 1.3 TwinFlex.

Based on the Robust and flexible Printmaster platform, engraving is available from 1mm to 7000mm. The Twinflex is equipped with two YAG lasers which operate simultaneously.

The extreme repetitiveness of Direct Laser Engraving assures high quality and allows even for a single plate or sleeve out of a set to be replaced, even after years In-The-Round Flexo sleeve processing in the market offers DLE with HD performance for a price lower than CDI. The TwinFlex, combining all key features of the Printmaster series also has two YAG-Fiber

lasers which engrave simultaneously. High Resolution Plus (up to 215 LPI @ 5080 DPI) engraving at high speeds. The Printmaster TwinFlex can be equipped with various types of laser power up to 1200 Watt.

Printmaster allows easy crane or a lifting gear intervention. Bridging sleeves provide all sizes to be in range. For plates both Twinlock as taped solutions can be used.

Direct laser engraving gives the shortest possible workflow between image creation and the production of printing plates and sleeves and works with very durable elastomer plates with excellent ink transfer qualities.

Automatic plate material mapping and laser calibration ensures consistent imaging in each sleeve and plate material. Having a printing form with a perfectly concentric surface, ensures uniform printing pressures and helps to eliminate many of the defects which cause in-consistent print quality.

Head & Tailstock shaft operation allows easy loading and product handling for operators. The large door opening of the

Multi-job and auto-switch functions allow for planned unattended production outside manned shifts and in weekends.

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QuadTech solutions at PackPlus 2014 QuadTech has announced its participation at PackPlus 2014, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, (11-14th June, 2014, Stall No: 12.29). At the show, QuadTech will highlight its latest in-line inspection and colour measurement systems for the packaging market, helping converters to increase productivity, maintain colour consistency and dramatically reduce job setup time and waste.

Hemant Desai, QuadTech General Manager, India, comments, “With the Indian packaging industry growing at an annual rate of more than 7 percent, it is an exciting time for the packaging industry in this region. However, much of this growth has come from International brands that demand high quality standards and quick turnaround times.”

“With new production challenges, QuadTech’s automated press control technologies provide Indian printers and converters with the tools to ensure workflow efficiencies, but also high quality, fast and consistent output.”

For converters, QuadTech’s latest product is the Color Quality Solution, an in-line colour and ink control system, utilizing QuadTech Color Measurement System with SpectralCam. The SpectralCam relays in-line spectral data to ink formulation software from X-Rite, resulting in a standard spectral colour measurement from ink dispensing and throughout all stages of the printing process.

This automatically assures colour perfection to the final print and enables converters to simplify one of the most time-consuming and complex stages of make-ready.

Additional capabilities of the QuadTech Inspection System with SpectralCam include 100 percent defect detection along with colorimetric and density measurements at full press speeds. This provides consistent results, minimizes make-ready and reduces waste. Importantly for flexible packaging converters, it can also monitor all web-fed package materials including challenging substrates such as transparent films.

The QuadTech Inspection System inspects the entire substrate width, not just sample areas, 100% of the time, for defects throughout printing, rewinding and lamination. Suitable for flexo, gravure and offset printing situations it achieves total defect detection with the press running uninterrupted.

Additional products for waste savings and fast make-ready include QuadTech PDF Verification, for absolute repeatability and perfect quality. This compares a printed sample with the original artwork, identifying issues such as damaged cylinders or plates before they become costly problems. The Web Viewing System is a customizable, fully automated, real-time digital view of the moving web that detects defects for error-free printing and minimal waste.

For optimal performance, QuadTech Data Central for Inspection is a central hub for live and historical data that can integrate with existing software. This system monitors and stores information for easy analytics and traceability, enabling management to control productivity.

Ultimate waste control is also possible with the QuadTech Waste Management System.

This system processes information from the QuadTech Inspection System and Data Central, to enable precise defect removal and the minimization of substrate waste.

Mr. Desai concludes, “There is a bright future for all sectors of print in India. QuadTech has a variety of solutions to support both the upcoming opportunities, but also the challenges too. Our focus on print quality and the reduction of substrate waste helps converters to remain competitive whilst ensuring they meet the requirements of International brands. We look forward to meeting visitors at the show, and discussing how we can work with them to increase their profitability.”

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BOBST mirrors its strong market position with Interpack success For BOBST, it was a premiere participation to Interpack, and it was a very successful one.

“We were able to finalise projects, kick-off new ones, foster existing relationships and make new contacts with professionals of the industry,” comments Eric Pavone, BOBST Business Unit Web-fed Business Director, as he sums up the company’s participation in the exhibition. He also explains the reasons for the great interest in BOBST products: “Not only are we continuously improving the performance of our high-end solutions for mature markets, we are also extending our product offer for emerging markets. Last but not least, our customers appreciate our service capacities that have been expanded significantly over the last twelve months.”

The Business Unit Web-fed of BOBST offers printing presses, laminators, web coating and metallizing lines for flexible materials as well as web-fed folding carton printing and inline converting equipment.

Its ongoing commitment to the packaging markets worldwide and the strength of its product portfolio are reflected in the Business Unit’s 2013 record performance (+ 8.9 % compared to the already excellent results of 2012).

investments in South East Asia. This reflects the well-balanced positioning of its range of LEMANIC printing lines.

The portfolio of BOBST CL and SL laminating machines made progress in driving

value in Europe and the USA. Leveraging on the performance of its latest innovative products such as General K4000 and K5000, the range of vacuum metallizing solutions continues to make strong inroads into the converting segment, further consolidating BOBST’s leadership in this market sector.

The F&K 20SIX range of CI flexo presses recorded excellent market penetration in both mature and emerging markets, performing especially well in USA, Mexico, Middle East and China. Solid sales strengthened BOBST flexo leadership also in the pre-print and nonwoven segments worldwide.

In the flexible materials gravure printing global market, BOBST maintained its premiership mainly with its comprehensive Rotomec 4003 platform. Strongest sales were recorded mainly in Eastern Europe and South East Asia. BOBST Web-Fed Solutions in folding carton over-performed against sales targets due to a high level of

compelling sales in USA, Germany and Italy mainly for the high performance duplex and triplex converted products. In special coating, BOBST extrusion coating and lacquering equipment sales are growing for highly customized applications with high added

The level of business activity at Interpack has provided good evidence that sales should further increase in 2014 despite a challenging business environment and economic uncertainty.

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HP and Comexi Group introduce first dedicated end-to-end Lamination solution for Digitally printed flexible packaging HP has entered into a strategic agreement with flexible packaging machinery manufacturer Comexi Group to develop a dedicated lamination solution optimised for the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press.

changing the colours, images and language.

Additionally, the press’s 762-mm/30-inch width and ability to print on a wide variety of substrates and film (from 10 to 250 micron) gives converters market versatility.

Lamination is a major part of the flexible packaging conversion process. Current solutions have long set-up cycles for each job, and converters need to wait several days for complete curing and delivery, which creates a bottleneck and impacts time-tomarket.

Going from computer to press without producing plates helps increase speed to market, improve production flexibility and reduce packaging costs for short runs.

HP Indigo’s digital, zero-setup process minimises waste, translating into significant cost and time savings. On-demand digital printing also reduces waste and overstocking throughout the supply chain, allowing converters to offer their end customers more sustainable packaging solutions.

The Comexi NEXUS L20000 is the first dedicated end-to-end lamination and coating solution for digitally printed flexible packaging. Available in inline or offline configurations, the Comexi NEXUS L20000 will offer advanced solvent-free lamination to help flexible packaging converters shorten time-to-market, as well as help reduce waste and environmental impact.

“Shorter product life cycles and customised packaging are driving growth in short-run jobs that demand fast turnaround times,” said Ramon Xifra, vice president, Comexi Group. “The new Comexi NEXUS L20000 with the HP Indigo 20000 will enable flexible packaging converters to meet these demands and grow their businesses.”

The HP Indigo 20000 is a mid-web digital press that helps meet the needs of flexible packaging converters for short runs. It provides converters the ability to produce several different items around a common design, then customise each one by

HP Indigo’s liquid ElectroInk technology is the digital colour printing process that can closely match gravure printing. With seven ink stations, converters can meet the most stringent corporate branding requirements and achieve perfect colour registration on all substrates. HP Indigo ElectroInk also is safe and suitable for printing on food packaging, under set conditions of use and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for non-food contact surfaces.

“As we drive the digital revolution in flexible packaging, it’s important that our customers benefit from the full value of digital across the printing, converting and lamination processes,” said Alon Bar-Shany, vice president and general manager, HP Indigo Division. “With the Comexi NEXUS L20000,

converters will be able to increase speed to market to further maximise the benefits of digital printing with the HP Indigo 20000.”

First announced at drupa 2012, the HP Indigo 20000 is now successfully operating at a select number of customer sites in the U.S., Europe and Asia, where it is producing commercial work across a variety of industries. The HP Indigo 20000 will begin global shipments later this quarter to meet demand from leading packaging converters worldwide.

Comexi Group will showcase the Comexi NEXUS L20000 in fall 2014. Availability is expected in early 2015.

Flint introduces first App for Flexo Printing worldwide During the North American INFO*FLEX exhibition recently, Flint Group Flexographic Products presented its new FlexoToolboxTM App for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, which is now commercially available on the global market.

This interactive collection of tools incorporates many different functions for simplifying and standardising flexo prepress, plate making and process control. The app can assist platemakers with tasks ranging from the calculation of plate distortion, the control of processing parameters, such as solvent balance or monitoring UVA intensity and the determination of sleeve diameters.

With these and a myriad of other helpful functions and tips at the push of a button, a considerable simplification of work is provided to the customer. Thus, Flint Group has created a unique tool for anyone working in prepress or press-side functions in the printing industry.

The FlexoToolboxTM App can be obtained free of charge in the Apple App Store and in the Google Play Store with immediate effect in English language. Chinese, French, German and Spanish versions will also be available very soon.

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Esko customers nab four of six Best of Show FTA Excellence in Flexography honours

Esko has announced that four of the six Best of Show winners at this year’s 2014 FTA Excellence in Flexography Awards used plates from Esko CDI digital flexo imagers. In addition, more than 70% of all winning entries were submitted by companies who are customers of Esko software or CDI’s.

FTA’s annual Excellence in Flexography Awards competition regularly showcases the best print work from an industry that is thriving, continually evolving and always in-tune with innovation. Each year, teams of judges evaluate an assortment of labels, pouches, shrink sleeves, folding cartons, corrugated boxes, linerboard containers, envelopes, napkins, balloons, cups, plates and flexibles to determine which takes home a gold, silver, bronze or the coveted Best of Show designation. Print samples are evaluated for high-quality graphics, tight registrations, extensive tonal ranges, colour that is crisp, and type that is solid, just to name a few judging considerations.

“It’s very rewarding to see many winning

entries using plates imaged on an ESKO CDI and receiving Best of Shows for a variety of categories—from corrugated to labels.

It shows that our imaging devices can be used successfully in virtually any facility that requires high quality flexo,” explains Ian Hole, Esko VP, Market Development. “Also, many of the entries used our HD Flexo or Full HD Flexo imaging technology, extending printable dots as well as expanding the printable gamut.”

The four Best of Show Entrants who used plates imaged from Esko CDIs included: • Marvaco Oy Ltd. (Finland), who entered and won the Best of Show award with its Falcon BBQ Wrapper in the category of Mid Web, using Full HD Flexo; • RockTenn, (Jacksonville, FL) who

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received its Best of Show award in the category of Preprinted Linerboard for its entry, Hartz Multi Cat Litter; Cellotape-Landmark, (Fremont, CA) who received a Best of Show for its Narrow Web entry with Ron Teeguarden’s Dragon Herbs Tonic Alchemy Label; Lewisburg Container Co., (Lewisburg, OH) whose Boulevard Brewing Co. Pale Ale Box received a Best of Show for Combined Corrugated.

“On behalf of Esko, I want to congratulate those who were successful at the 2014 FTA Excellence in Flexography Awards. Esko is proud of the solutions we offer to our customers. We also understand that it takes a dedicated and knowledgeable staff to get the most out of any prepress and press software and equipment. We are proud to play a part in their successes,” comments Tony Wiley, President, Esko North America.

“We commend everyone’s efforts. Their clients must be proud of the work they produced. In the year ahead, we hope that our customers find even more novel ways to demonstrate the excellence of their work.

We’ll be there to help them.”

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HP presents new HP Printers at FESPA Digital 2014 HP large-format digital printing solutions open new applications, markets and revenue streams.

HP showcased the newly launched HP Latex 300 Printer Series and HP Designjet Z6800 Photo Production Printer at FESPA Digital 2014, 20 – 23 May, Munich.

The new printers were alongside a wide range of HP large-format solutions for sign and display print service providers (PSPs) and corrugated packaging converters. As this year’s corporate sponsor of the exhibition, HP demonstrated how its products enable PSPs to produce high-value applications with improved productivity, quality and versatility.

New HP Latex solutions for indoor and outdoor applications The new HP Latex 300 Printer series – HP Latex 360, HP Latex 330 and HP Latex 310 – helps sign shops, quick printers and small to medium PSPs easily expand large-format printing capabilities, offer new application areas and build a healthier production environment.

The HP stand featured inspiring examples of flexible and rigid applications including signage, banners, photo production, retail graphics, wall décor and corrugated displays.

Key Notes : > HP solutions enabling PSPs to produce high-value applications. > New HP Latex 300 Printer series helps sign shops, quick printers and small to medium PSPs easily expand large-format printing capabilities. > The new HP Designjet Z6800 Printer increases productivity with print speeds up to 50 per cent faster.

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Designed for easy operation in small spaces, the entry-level, 54-in HP Latex 310 Printer offers the benefits of HP Latex in a compact model with frontmedia loading to maximize the production area. The 64-in HP Latex 330 Printer combines application versatility with affordability, handling larger, heavier rolls and printing up to 50 m2/hr (538 ft2/hr). The higher-volume, 64-in HP Latex 360 Printer prints up to 91 m2/hr (978 ft2/hr) and increases application versatility with an ink collector for porous textiles.

The printer also features automatic front-to-back registration for printing double-sided banners.

The HP stand featured the six-colour, 3.2m HP Latex 3000 Printer. An industrial printer built for 24/7 operation, the system can run at speeds up to 120m2/hr (1290ft2/hr) when printing at outdoor quality. Water-based HP Latex 881 Inks, developed for the printer, offer scratch resistance comparable to hard-solvent inks when printed on self-adhesive and PVC banner substrates.

In an area dedicated to wallcoverings and wall décor, HP demonstrated how HP WallArt using HP Latex Technologies, enables PSPs to enter new growth markets. Other applications including canvases for photography and artwork, textile printing for fabrics and soft signage and temporary textile also featured, offering new revenue streams for PSPs.

Enhancements for existing HP Latex and Scitex customers Increasing productivity and versatility for existing customers, the new options for the HP Latex 3000 Printer include an ink collector kit to print on porous textiles, as well as double-sided printing for unattended operation. Additionally, the HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Industrial Printers now offer the multi-image “N-up” option to print different images simultaneously in addition to expanded hard drive storage.

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capabilities to their existing flexographic or lithographic-lamination operations. The press features HP HDR240 Scitex Inks, which are GREENGUARD GOLDSM Certified and meet AgBB criteria, making them ideal for indoor point-of-purchase displays, bulk bins and freestanding display units.

Samples showing what can be achieved with the HP FB225 Scitex Varnish Ink, as well as the Light Black, Orange and White inks, were displayed at the show. The HP FB225 varnish ink allows HP Scitex FB7500/FB7600 Industrial Press owners to add spot or full varnish, create embossed text and images as well as expand the colour gamut.

New HP Designjet Z6800 Photo Production Printer built for high speed and unrivalled image quality The new HP Designjet Z6800 Printer increases productivity with print speeds up to 50 per cent faster than previous HP devices.

Additionally, this printer is uniquely designed to deliver high-value indoor applications and gallery-quality prints, with durable output that last up to 200 years. The HP Designjet Z6800 Printer produces top-quality prints with advanced colour management features, including an embedded spectrophotometer, as well as HP Chromatic Red Ink for a wider colour gamut and uniform gloss.

Versatile and profitable – the HP Scitex FB10000 Industrial Press As demand for shorter runs and faster turnaround times increases, the HP Scitex FB10000 Industrial Press has been crucial in enabling PSPs to profitably produce applications for the point of purchase (POP) graphics and corrugated display markets.

Also shown on the stand, the HP Scitex FB10000 Industrial Press delivers unmatched media versatility, including acrylics, folding carton, corrugated, wood and polypropylene as well as flexible and rigid media. The press has a print capacity up to 600m2/ hour (6,456ft2/hour) and direct-to-board printing. HP Scitex High Dynamic Range (HDR) Printing Technology provides precision control over colour and tone for clarity of image detail, producing prints with the highest dynamic range.

The HP Scitex 15000 Corrugated Press, announced earlier in May 2014, simplifies

and streamlines corrugated printing on an industrial scale. With the new large-format digital press – expected to be available 1st November – converters and display makers can print direct to corrugated media as well as add short-run and versioning

Expert HP staff were present on the stand to provide further information on how the complete HP large format portfolio can help PSPs expand their services.

Inkjet Forum India brings IndusPRINT South Asia 2014 Inkjet Forum India works towards providing innovation in Inkjet by assisting the printing industry to upgrade with technological developments, understand various applications & market trends in the areas of digital textile printing, ceramic inkjet printing, industrial inkjet & printing inks. It also hosts comprehensive and informative conferences and seminars for the Indian inkjet industry.

After a series of comprehensive events on Digital Textile Printing, Inkjet Forum India has developed a knowledge transfer platform for the evolving industrial printing segment – IndusPRINT 2014 South Asia. IndusPRINT South Asia 2014 is the first conference in India, which is specifically focused towards industrial inkjet and printing technology.

This conference will examine the emerging applications for inkjet and print such as product decoration, labeling, packaging, functional deposition, 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

IndusPRINT 2014 will provide the delegates a platform to network with industry experts, to discover pioneering printing technologies, to stay updated latest technology developments

and to adopt them successfully in their manufacturing processes to boost business opportunity. Leading technology providers from the decorative and functional printing sector will showcase innovative technology and manufacturing techniques to enhance the production process and lend it flexibility.

Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), developer of software, drivers, firmware and electronics for industrial inkjet printheads based in UK will support IndusPRINT 2014 as Technology Partner to be held on 11th October in Bangalore – India’s technology capital.

Founded in 2006, GIS is today one of the leading developers of fully integrated printhead operating systems. GIS Print Manager Boards, Head Interface Boards, Drivers and User Interface Software with the GIS Variable Data RIP are designed to work reliably in rugged industrial settings and are currently being used in key industrial printing applications such as ceramic tiles, labels, textiles, plastic cards, wide format graphics, coatings, 3D printing and materials deposition.

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FESPA Award winners announced One Gold, One Silver and Three Bronze for Indian winners.

FESPA revealed the winners of its 2014 Awards at a Celebration Dinner held at Löwenbräukeller, Munich, on 22 May, the penultimate night of FESPA Digital 2014.

The 2014 Awards attracted entries from across 24 countries, with the top prizes being given to entrants from across Europe, Asia and Australasia.

By opening entry to all printers, regardless of their membership of a FESPA national association, the FESPA Awards attracted entries from countries previously not represented, including Malaysia and New Zealand.

This year’s winning pieces included innovative entries across all categories, including a 60ft wrapped boat, a wrapped cable car and more than 30 t-shirt entries.

The Garment and Special Effect categories proved to be the most popular among entrants.

Following months of voting online, the 2014 People’s Choice of the Year Award was presented to A-Design, Russia, for their skull t-shirt entry in the Garment and Functional Printing category in which they also won Gold.

The FESPA Awards celebrate print excellence, inviting printers from FESPA’s global print community to demonstrate their most creative and inspiring work.

Key Notes : > 2014 People’s Choice of the Year Award won

by A-Design, Russia. > Marvel Graphic Studio, India strikes double with a Gold and a Silver. > Bronze for Keetronics, Pramukh Embroidery and Perfect Packaging.

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The Best in Show Award went to ZEGO Promotion &

Logistik GmbH, Germany, for its entry in the Garment Decoration of the Year category. This entry – a Daft Punk themed varsity jacket which combined a variety of different printing techniques – was universally considered the most outstanding example of innovation, grabbing the attention of every judge across the ten categories.

The Young Star Award was awarded to Eleni Bourazanis from England, who has won a six month internship with Mimaki, based at their head office in Amsterdam.

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Awards. The entries have shown the power of print to create impact across all types of brief. It’s great to have been able to share these shining examples of creativity and best practice, which mirror the FESPA Digital ‘Dive Deeper into Digital’ theme, showing the diverse range of applications made possible by wide format print.

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Fine Art Print of the Year: Marvel Graphic Studio, India Functional Print of the Year: LUXeXcel Printoptical Technology, The Netherlands Garment Decoration of the Year: A-Design, Russia In-store project of the Year: Press On, England Integrated print campaign of the Year: Horizon Digital Print, Ireland Interior Decoration of the Year: Van Iwaarden Artwork, The Netherlands Outdoor and Vehicle Project of the Year: Raccoon London, England Special Effects Print of the Year: Foster Screenprinting / Arria Design Group, New Zealand

In addition to the application categories and People’s Choice Award, the Hall of Fame Printer of the Year, voted for by printers, was also announced at the Awards Celebration Dinner, with the honour going to Keith Ferrell, Cactus Imaging, Australia.

In-store project of the Year Gold Silver

Bronze

Integrated print campaign of the Year Gold

“By opening the FESPA Awards to all printers regardless of their membership of a FESPA association, we have given PSPs from across the world the opportunity to showcase what they can do. The aim of the Awards is to recognise the talent of our global print community and to inspire others. From the quality and breadth of entries I’m sure that this has been the case!”

The full results of the FESPA 2014 Awards are as follows:

Fine Art Print of the Year Gold Silver Bronze

Marvel Graphic Studio, India Marvel Graphic Studio, India Book Art Museum, Poland

Functional Print of the Year Gold

Silver Bronze

Press On, England Foster Screenprinting / Arria Design Group, New Zealand Charterhouse, UK

Horizon Digital Print, Ireland

Interior Decoration of the Year Gold

Silver Bronze

Van Iwaarden Artwork, Netherlands Marmony GmbH, Germany Digital Plus Ltd, England

Outdoor and Vehicle Project of the Year Gold Silver Bronze

Raccoon London, England Print Works, United Arab Emirates Grapefruit Graphics, England

Special Effects Print of the Year Gold

Silver Bronze

Foster Screenprinting / Arria Design Group, New Zealand MIDI PRINT LLC, Russia Perfect Packaging, India

LUXeXceL - Printoptical Technology, Netherlands VCG Colourlink, UK Keetronics (I) Pvt Ltd., India

Garment Decoration of the Year Gold Silver Bronze

A-Design, Russia Midi Print LLC, Russia Pramukh Embroidery, India

The FESPA Awards celebrate print excellence, inviting printers from FESPA’s global print community to demonstrate their most creative and inspiring work. The Awards were judged at FESPA’s thoughtleadership event, the FESPA Global Summit in March 2014. Since then they have been showcased online for people to vote for their favourite to win People’s Choice of the Year.

All shortlisted entries were also on display at FESPA Digital 2014 and will continue on a global tour to FESPA Africa (2-4 July 2014), Mexico (21-23 August 2014), China (19-21 November 2014), Eurasia (4-7 December 2014) and Brazil (18-21 March 2015), reaching a global audience. The winning work will also be showcased at www.fespa. com/awards.

Duncan MacOwan, Head of New Media & Events comments: “Congratulations go to all our winners and finalists from this year’s

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Inca Digital and Fujifilm launch the Inca Onset R40i UV flatbed printer New wide-format flatbed Onset model combines quality with speed to deliver 80 beds/hour.

Inca Digital launched the Inca Onset R40i wideformat, flatbed UV printer. The new printer was demonstrated for the first time worldwide by Fujifilm, Inca’s exclusive global distribution partner, at FESPA Digital 2014.

The Onset R40i is the latest addition to the Inca Onset series and, using Fujifilm Dimatix Spectra printheads, delivers a 14 picolitre (pL) drop size and a genuine 400 sqm/hr productivity. Based on the dynamic Onset Scaleable Architecture platform, the new Onset is available with a variety of colour options (CMYK, Lm, Lc and white), with customers being able to modify their machine from a 4-colour configuration to 5, 6 or 7 colours (up to 8 ink channels – 2 for white ink).

As their business grows, customers can adapt other elements of the printer, such as the UV curing lamps, automation, speed modes, electronics and software, to suit their evolving production needs.

“The new Inca Onset R40i delivers the ideal combination of speed and quality for companies producing a mix of fast turnaround retail graphics for distance viewing but also wishing to produce high-quality graphics for short-distance viewing.” Heather Kendle

Key Notes : > FUJIFILM Inca Onset R40i - global debut at FESPA Digital 2014. > Delivers 14 picolitre (pL) drop size and genuine 400 sqm/hr productivity. > The beauty of Onset Series lies in a choice of 12 different models and 3 handling systems.

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A maximum output resolution of 1200dpi can be produced on media up to 3.14m x 1.6m (123.6 inches x 63 inches) and up to 50mm (2in) thick at the rate of up to 80 full-bed sheets per hour. A choice of unidirectional, bi-directional and super high-quality print modes can be selected depending on the specific job requirements. This new Onset also supports Inca’s Print Run Controller software for companies requiring variable data printing capability.

Choice of automation The Onset R40i is compatible with Inca’s flexible automation system which gives customers the choice to operate manually, or with semi or threequarter automation. At FESPA Digital visitors had the opportunity to see the Onset R40i running with a

new full automation system, as a result of integration between a Hostert automated feeder and alignment table and Inca’s proprietary material loader and take off system. This combination allows for continuous printing onto a variety of material types and sizes commonly used within the display, POP and sign markets. Thanks to the continuous feed and print, users can reduce labour costs and achieve increased productivity and efficiency.

“The new Inca Onset R40i delivers the ideal combination of speed and quality for companies producing a mix of fast turnaround retail graphics for distance viewing but also wishing to produce highquality graphics for short-distance viewing,” says Heather Kendle, Inca Digital’s Director of Marketing and Product Management. “The beauty of the Onset Series, which now features a choice of 12 different models and three different handling systems, is that print companies can not only pick exactly the right Onset with the right combination of productivity,

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quality and ink options for their business, but also evolve their machine to meet their changing needs whenever they wish.”

World’s first Inca Onset R40i goes to imageData One of the UK’s largest independent print companies, imageData Group, has placed an order for the world’s first Inca Onset R40i, recently debuting at the FESPA Digital 2014. imageData Group was on a look out for a leading edge technology to support its business growth and customers’ needs and was very impressed by the performance of this latest addition to the Inca Onset series.

David Danforth, CEO at imageData Group, explains: “We boast a long-standing relationship with Fujifilm & Inca, who have been supplying us with excellent inks and high-end digital printing devices for many

years. In 2004 we were the UK beta site for Inca’s Columbia Turbo flatbed printer, ultimately installing two of these devices, which was followed by an investment in an Onset S70 in 2007.”

He continues: “Over the last year, we have reviewed the market in search of an exceptionally productive and advanced flatbed printer to join our line-up of large format digital machines at Howden, East Yorkshire. The new Onset R40i we saw on Fujifilm’s stand at FESPA Digital caught our eye due to its perfect mix of features.”

The print quality and production flexibility offered by the new machine were key in the company’s decision-making process. David highlights: “We work with a wide variety of clients across the public, corporate, retail and allied sectors, and are committed to guaranteeing the most efficient, high quality

range of services. The Onset R40i boasts productivity of 400m2/hour, a maximum output resolution of 1200dpi, and the ability to handle media up to 50mm thick. We are confident that this combination of features will raise the bar in terms of our productivity and help us to manage a wide variety of new jobs.” imageData Group has invested in the Onset R40i printer together with the Inca 3/4 automatic material handling system, which provides superb accuracy and flexibility across the complete range of materials used in the POP arena. David concludes: “We believe that the integration between the device and Inca’s proprietary material loader will enable us to print non-stop onto a variety of substrates used in the POP & display markets, improving our efficiency and enabling us to be more competitive.”

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Fogra Testing proves 82% energy savings, boosting green benefits of EFI’s VUTEk LED Printers Energy assessments carried out by Fogra have confirmed that EFI’s VUTEk® wideformat printers with LED curing show energy reductions of up to 82% when compared with devices that use conventional mercury arc lamps. Even in print-ready mode, the company’s LX printers with “cool curing” LEDs are now shown to save up to 77% in electricity usage, simply because the LEDs are off, unlike mercury arc lamps that still consume power when the machine is idle between jobs. The calculations of Fogra’s Energy Efficiency Project (“Energy efficiency of large and small format printing systems”) have demonstrated that users can save around €16,000 (approximately $21,900 U.S.) every year on power consumption, an important factor for businesses pricing up jobs on both rigid and flexible materials.

Fogra’s comparisons with digital printers using conventional curing lamps showed that the former used 1.18kW/m2 while EFI’s VUTEk GS3250LX Pro used only 0.22 kW/ m2. This impressive scoring adds to the functional flexibility incorporated into EFI’s LED-curing printers, with their ability to work with thinner and more sensitive materials, as well as lower cost media.

“EFI has pioneered the use of LEDs in its growing series of production-class wideformat printers with ‘cool curing,’ and Fogra’s analysis provides conclusive evidence of

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the additional savings and green benefits that can be attained by businesses investing in our technology,” stated Scott Schinlever, senior vice president and general manager of EFI Inkjet Solutions. “Although we thoroughly tested and assessed the lower energy usage when we originally developed these printers, the results from Fogra now provide third-party and impartial confirmation of the significantly reduced power requirements.

While others claim green benefits, their use of heat to cure and having thicker substrates runs counter to being green.”

The evaluations carried out employed Fogra’s “Image Quality Test Suite” for printing, with typical production and stand-by/print ready modes being used.

The conditions were configured to emulate both highest productivity and greatest quality, incorporating the relevant machine combinations for accurate results.

“I would like to thank EFI for the great support during our research project. We found out that the used print mode heavily contributes to the final energy efficiency (m2/ kWh). However, when using agreed upon parameters, as in our developed guideline, the significant savings of LED-based curing can be demonstrated,” said Andreas Kraushaar, head of Fogra’s Prepress Technology Department.

The objective of Fogra Forschungsgesellschaft Druck e.V. (Fogra Graphic Technology Research Association) is to promote print engineering and its futureoriented technologies in the fields of research and development, and to enable the printing industry to utilize the results of this activity.

To this end the association maintains its own institute, with about 60 staff members including engineers, chemists and physicists.

EFI’s LED curing is incorporated into its VUTEk 2m GS2000LX and 3.2m GS3250LX wide-format combination flat-bed and roll-fed printers, and its 3.2m VUTEk GS3250LXr dedicated roll-to-roll version. This growing series also offers full grayscale capabilities that generate greater ink savings, and all guarantee greener results that require less energy, with no VOCs and the ability to print direct to environmentally friendly materials.

The company’s Jetrion® 4950LX narrow-web label press also uses LED technology to enable the use of heat sensitive and specialty stocks. At Fespa Munich, EFI showcased an entry-level LED-curing printer for the first time in Europe with the new EFI H1625.

Fespa visitors could see EFI’s leading range of LED-curing printers at the company’s exhibit.

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Canon at FESPA Digital 2014 Helps visitors push the boundaries of wide format print with an extended line-up.

Productivity and innovation-led business growth were the hot topics on the Canon stand at FESPA Digital 2014 as the company demonstrated how both new and existing technology can help print service providers (PSPs) push the boundaries of wide format digital print.

Focusing on helping customers to become exceptional service providers with imaginative and high-value applications, Canon ran live demonstrations, sharing customer success stories and showcasing print samples onstand that reflected the full breadth of its UV flatbed, cutting systems, roll-fed inkjet, and CrystalPoint imaging capabilities.

Making its debut appearance on stand – and depicting the company’s continued commitment to enhancing technology to meet the diverse needs of customers – was the Océ Arizona 6170 XTS, part of the new high volume Océ Arizona 6100 Series.

“We want to inspire print service providers to broaden their perceptions of what is possible with wide format print, so FESPA Digital is the perfect way to not only talk to them about new technologies we have developed to help them meet their business challenges, but also to demonstrate the true potential of the Canon technology that they may already be using,” said Pierre-Olivier Esteban, Marketing Director of Technical Document Systems (TDS) and Display Graphic Systems (DGS), Canon Europe.

Growing application diversity with existing technology Application examples and case studies onstand included bespoke wallpaper, printed laminate flooring, printed stained glass, lenticular printing, weather-resistant digital map printing and printing on wood for indoor decorative features.

“New and imaginative applications are always being discovered by our customers and we are demonstrating many of these at the show using our full wide format range to inspire visitors to look beyond their core offering and discover opportunities to diversify and grow their business,” added Esteban.

In addition to live demonstrations and physical examples of diverse applications, visitors could also see the new Canon ‘Look Book’, detailing a wealth of applications produced on the award winning Océ Arizona range.

“We firmly believe that if you can imagine something in print then it is almost always possible to produce it. That’s why we continue to develop and improve our range and also help to ignite the imagination of our customers,” said Esteban. “While it is up to PSPs to talk to their customers about the exciting applications they can offer, it is up to us as manufacturers to demonstrate what the technology can truly deliver to help them do this more effectively.”

Technologies running live demonstrations on stand included the Océ ColorWave 900 demonstrating raw speeds of up to 1,000m² per hour, the Océ ColorWave 650 PP with Océ CrystalPoint imaging technology, the Océ ProCut digital flatbed cutter delivering exceptional cut quality, versatility and productivity for display graphic applications, and the imagePROGRAF iPF9400 offering the finest results in production, photographic and fine art applications.

Making Océ Arizona technology accessible to the high volume market Comprising the 6-colour Océ Arizona 6160

XTS and the 7-colour Océ Arizona 6170 XTS, the new Arizona 6100 Series focuses on pure productivity – aimed at sign and display customers who produce more than 30,000m² of printed rigid media per year. Designed as a dedicated flatbed system, it produces inkjet print output at speeds of up to 155m2 per hour and features an extra-large 2.5m x 3.05m vacuum table.

“With the new Arizona 6100 Series, we are able to bring the print quality and application versatility that have become synonymous with the existing Arizona models to the high volume rigid printing market,” said Esteban.

“Offering the ability to print on odd-shaped, pre-cut rigid media and the potential to print high value, multi-layer applications, doublesided prints and achieve edge to edge flawless prints, are just further examples of how we are developing our range to achieve greater versatility and productivity for specific industry needs.”

Canon is now ideally positioned to help PSPs extend their service offering following the full integration of Océ’s expertise and technology. From printers and software to substrates and service support, Canon demonstrated its prowess as a single source wide format business partner at FESPA Digital, and the range continues to grow.

“FESPA Digital is a great opportunity to get under the skin of the wide format market and understand what makes customers tick and also what motivates them in business.

This form of interaction is critical to us in developing and refining our technology.

Not only do events such as FESPA enable us to showcase our latest innovations and discuss growth opportunities for existing and prospective customers, they are also an opportunity to once again speak to the industry to find out what they think is next on the horizon,” said Esteban.

FESPA Digital visitors could meet Canon customer Marco de Wert of Sanders Group discussing how wide format printing with Canon technology has transformed his business in the Digital Conference Theatre on 22 May.

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FESPA premiere for new Xaar 1002 printhead family -visitors discover the ‘Power of Xaar’ for graphics, labels, direct-to-shape packaging, ceramics, laminate flooring and advanced manufacturing applications.

One of the top inkjet technology developers and FESPA Technology Partner, Xaar, has presented the magnificent transformative power of its industrial inkjet printheads at FESPA Digital 2014, 20-23 May, Munich.

Visitors to the Xaar booth discoverd not only how display graphics and packaging companies are benefitting from the ability of Xaar printheads to deliver significant print performance, but also how manufacturers can drive down costs, reduce waste, improve process efficiency and move to just-in-time production.

From the biggest, vibrant billboards to the smallest, most complex 2D data codes, Xaar’s digital inkjet technologies are transforming print processes in markets as diverse as graphics, labels, direct-toshape packaging, ceramics, laminate flooring and advanced manufacturing (e.g. printed electronics, display screens and semiconductors).

At FESPA Digital, Xaar highlighted the Xaar 1002, a new and highly versatile family of printheads which delivers superb levels of quality and production reliability to a

wide variety of scanning and single-pass applications. Available in a choice of picolitre drop sizes, the greyscale Xaar 1002 gives the UV inkjet printing market the freedom to choose the best printhead for a specific application: from high-resolution text and images with smooth tones, to single-pass, high-build spot varnishes and extra-opaque whites.

The Xaar 1002 incorporates patented TF Technology™ ink recirculation which delivers unbeatable performance when printing, decorating, patterning, depositing functional coatings on, or adding structure to, a variety of industrial and consumer products. Today, leading manufacturers worldwide choose Xaar’s printheads because they are extremely precise, exceptionally versatile, incredibly reliable, and designed for high-volume production.

In the wide-format graphics industry specifically, AEG and INX Digital are the first printer manufacturers to launch Xaar 1002enabled printers. The AEG series of Voyager Pro combination flat-bed and roll-fed UVcurable printers – launched earlier this month – are available in a range of width and colour configurations, and provide the ability to print white and metallic ink. AEG has chosen the Xaar 1002 printhead for its drop placement

accuracy, production reliability, and its ability to generate uniform drop volumes, even with the most demanding of fluids.

At FESPA, INX Digital launched a series of wide-format UV- printers that use the Xaar 1002 printhead to deliver the ultimate in quality and productivity. Visitors to the INX Digital booth learnt more as they saw the new printer in action.

Plus, Xaar’s Richard Darling explored the power of inkjet in two free ‘Hub’ sessions during FESPA Digital: • Inkjet as an industrial process: on 21st May in the Digital Hub. In this session Richard investigated bringing industrial single-pass printhead technologies into the graphics sector and extending the capability for wide-format printers to reach beyond advertising products.

• Digital Tech Time: on 22nd May. A panel of inkjet specialists explored the new markets for digital print developments and looked at new directions for inkjet technology.

“The new Xaar 1002 family of printheads is attracting the interest of many printer manufacturers – particularly those wanting to offer the ability to print high-opacity and high-viscosity inks and fluids – alongside traditional CMYK. The power of the Xaar 1002 to deliver the ultimate in quality, productivity and reliability, coupled with the flexibility to choose the best model for a specific application, makes it the perfect choice for the next generation of scanning and singlepass printers,” says Mark Alexander, Director of Marketing at Xaar.

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SAi heads to FESPA Digital enjoying double-celebration -One millionth software sale is achieved in 25th Anniversary year.

SA International (SAi), is celebrating a double-milestone as it heads into this year’s FESPA Digital exhibition. Not only has the company achieved the landmark of one million software solutions sold, but has done so as it marks its 25th anniversary year.

The sale of SAi’s millionth software package is from the company’s flagship Flexi family of professional signmaking products. The anniversary package of the widely-known and popular signmaking software was purchased by Ocean Graphics & Signs, a full service sign shop based in East Hampton, New York, USA. “This is truly a magnificent achievement and underscores the long-held popularity and continued confidence within the marketplace, not only in our flagship Flexi offering, but in SAi’s growing portfolio as a whole”, says Mark Blundell, CEO, SAi. “Over what is a generation, SAi has built its success on dedicated staff, notably our solutions developers and sales teams.

“We’re delighted that Ocean Graphics & Signs, a business with over 50 years’ experience in signmaking, vinyl lettering and printing, has received our one millionth software solution, as the company reflects the profile of many of our customers,” he concluded.

Twenty-five and counting This year also marks the 25th year of operations for the Salt Lake City, USA-based SAi. Formerly Scanvec Amiable, the company was founded as an Israeli corporation in 1989 before merging with Amiable Technologies, Inc. in November 1998.

SAi is well known as a leading provider of solutions for the professional signmaking, large format digital printing and CAD/CAM for CNC machining industries. These include the intuitive PhotoPRINT family print and cut workflow package which is found on more large-format printers than any other RIP, as well as the award-winning PixelBlaster printto-finish production software.

During its quarter of a century of trading, SAi has enjoyed progressive growth, developing a well-distributed network of resellers around the world and establishing a presence across five continents. Today the company serves over 200,000 customers in more than 50 countries, while continuing to enjoy strong OEM relationships and partnerships with a number of industry leaders.

Apart from being the founder last year of the International Sign & Printmakers Guild, SAi was also the first RIP manufacturer to offer a free mobile application to provide businesses owners with remote access to valuable production information while away from the office.

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Manima represents MACtac range in India Manima Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai is marketing partner of MACtac Europe’s product range in India.

MACtac is among the pioneers in manufacturing and marketing of self-adhesive products for printing & decoration industries worldwide. It has 50+ years of experience in selfadhesive graphic art print division.

MACtac has a wide range of products for different segments of the industry including the range for: • Large Format Digital Printing • Plotter Cutting Coloured Vinyl • Specialty Product structured laminates • Interior and Architectural decorations • Laminating & Mounting Films • Range Rear Projection Films • Screen Printing Manima is based in Andheri (E), Mumbai.

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Events Calendar Interpack 2014

PackPlus 2014

Print China 2015

Date: 08 MAY-14 to 14 MAY-14 Venue: Dusseldorf, Germany

Date: 11 JUN-14 to 14 JUN-14 Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Date: 07 APR-15 to 12 APR-15 Venue: Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center Guangdong, China

AutoPack India 2014 Date: 09 MAY-14 to 09 MAY-14 Venue: Hilton Mumbai

FESPA Digital 2014

Screen Print India 2014 Date: 27 AUG-14 to 30 AUG-14 Venue: Kintex, Goyang Korea

Date: 20 MAY-14 to 23 MAY-14 Venue: Munich Exhibition Centre Munich, Germany

WAN-IFRA India 2014

WAN-IFRA’s News Design Conference

Eurasia Packaging Fair 2014

Date: 03 JUN-14 to 04 JUN-14 Venue: Hotel Courtyard Marriott Mumbai

World Newspaper Conference Date: 07 JUN-14 to 07 JUN-14 Venue: Turin, Italy

Dscoop Asia 2014 Date: 12 JUN-14 to 13 JUN-14 Venue: Bali, Indonesia

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Date: 17 SEP-14 to 18 SEP-14 Venue: New Delhi

Date: 18 SEP-14 to 21 SEP-14 Venue: Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center Istanbul, Turkey

Graph Expo 2014 Date: 28 SEP-14 to 01 OCT-14 Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, USA

IndusPRINT South Asia Date: 11 OCT-14 to 11 OCT-14 Venue: JW Marriott Bangalore

drupa 2016 Date: 31 MAY-16 to 10 JUN-16 Venue: Dusseldorf, Germany

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If your event is not listed in the above list, kindly write to us at info@pressideas.com with subject as event and we shall gladly be including the same as above.

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