FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK 6
Highest Industry Honour for Harveer Sahni 8
Building Bridges to Japan........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Global print and packaging sector banks on drupa 2024 14
Provin Technos installs RMGT at Multivista Global 16
PAMEX 2023 – to be Bigger, Better and Busier 17
Epson relaunches SurePress range in India 18
Polyart showcases extended portfolio 19
Labelexpo India 2022 showcases technology by 250 exhibitors 20
Monotech Systems scores the first ColorAQUA Hybrid sale within hours of show opening 23
New partnerships for academi a. at Labelexpo 24
Newgen Printronics has a great Labelexpo 24
The 8th Global Trends Report is a Must-Have! 25
Live demo by AL230 digital press from Konica Minolta 26
Lombardi: United we can make the difference 26
Multitec debuts new press features 27
Optashield by Holostik offers high security features 27
UFlex’s holographic solutions at Labelexpo 28
Esko showcases benefits of plate room automation and inline print inspection ................................................................................................. 28
GEW emphasizes UV LED models 29
UV Graphics grows with Vetaphone 30
Dow unveils new coating 30
UV Graphic Technologies partners Domino 31
Cosmo First quarterly financial results 31
MM Graphics Digital Press invests in AccurioPrint C4065 32
Ludhiana’s Foil Printers upgrades with RICOH Pro C5310S 33
Padmaja Graphics goes for Canon imagePRESSC10010VP Print Quality 34
The DesignO Plugin makes its way to OpenCart 35
BOBST celebrates eight decades of success for its folder-gluers 36
Vinsak installs second Lombardi at Mudrika 38
Labelexpo Asia postponed until 2023 38
Print quality, productivity and waste reduction with Baldwin’s Guardian OLP for Kumar Labels 39
Esko releases latest software version 22.11 40
SOMA releases next-generation of Venus Slitters 41 HP displays Jet Fusion and Metal Jet capabilities .............................................................................................................................................................. 42
HP Latex: disruptive fleet graphic technology making advertisement on wheel more effective 44
Sun Up buys HP Latex 3600 from Insight 45
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R.Stanton Avery Global Achievement Award is international label industry’s most coveted award. Indian Label Industry veteran Harveer Sahni is the first Indian to achieve the highest honour. We cruised along him as he shares his exciting journey from inheriting a family stationery business to innumerable milestones that marked innovations to accolades. He is one of the most recognized faces of Indian Printing and Labels industry and is equally revered wherever he goes, be it his own exploit or as an industry representative. He has been associated with the Indian version of industry’s premier exhibition from the first day. In our cover story this time we have Mr.Harveer Sahni sharing his personal bits with our readers.
With 900 exhibitors from 45 countries already on board and 100,000 sqm of exhibition space already booked, drupa remains the favourite among top technology providers just as it remains among the inquisitive customers and users. Forums like the drupa cube, drupe next age, the exhibition area for Newcomers, Startups, Young Talents, touchpoint ‘packaging’, touchpoint ‘textile’ and the touchpoint ‘sustainability’, all provide highly relevant and valuable insights into tomorrow’s high-potential themes at the event. With around 75% international attendance on the exhibitor side, drupa occupies an outstanding position by global standards. A showcase of innovations, technology trends, product portfolios and global launches will take place from 28 May to 7 June 2024 in Düsseldorf.
The recently concluded Labelexpo India 2022 showcased technology by 250 exhibitors with more than 40 new exhibitors showcasing on the 2022 edition showfloor. This year’s Labelexpo India show had more new technology than ever before and proved an unmissable opportunity to experience the latest launches from leading industry names including Avery Dennison, BST, GEW, HP, Konica Minolta, Bobst, DuPont, Esko, Miraclon, Monotech Systems, Lucky Graphics, Popli Graphics and more. Find a detailed review in the inside pages.
There have been numerous sales reported from Labelexpo showfloor. Apart from them, the industry is abuzz with quite an encouraging atmosphere as regards technology investment. Provin Technos has installed an RMGT 8-colour perfector press at Multivista Global. It is Multivista’s second RMGT. MM Graphic Digital Press has invested in an AccurioPrint C4065 from Konica Minolta stable. The firm chose the press for its reliability, robustness, colour consistency and after-sales support. Ludhiana’s Foil Printers has upgraded with a new RICOH Pro C5310S. Padmaja Graphics has gone for Canon imagePRESSC10010VP. Vinsak has installed second Lombardi at Mudrika Labels. Kumar Labels has opted for a Baldwin Guardian OLP. Bhopal based Sun Up Autopack has added ‘Print Faster’ capability to its ‘Print Smarter’ motto with the latest HP Latex technology.
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R.Stanton Avery Global Achievement Award is the top international Label Industry recognition and Harveer is the first Indian stalwart to achieve the feat. He speaks in detail with PRESSIdeas about his eventful journey and the latest achievement.
Harveer has been instrumental in the establishment of Labelexpo in India – in 2001 he helped his friend Anil Arora establish the India Label Show, which later in 2007 got purchased by the Tarsus Group and got its new name, Labelexpo India.
> Harveer Sahni, Weldon Celloplast receives Avery supported top honour, awarded to either an individual or team.
> The award recognizes an innovation or idea that has helped transform and progress the label industry across the world.
> Among other criteria, Harveer acting as an influential ambassador on the world stage, helped the judging panel to come to their decision.
Label Industry veteran, Mr. Harveer Sahni who built his Weldon Celloplast Ltd. with his own hands and has remained an inspiration for generations of label producers and printers who ever knew him. A jovial personality, as we all know him, has remained at the central stage of leading forums of our evolving industry. He has been the predictable face of Indian Label Industry across the globe at hundreds of international events that took place in the country as well as overseas. He has been bestowed with as much top awards as he has been showered accolades for his achievements which are numerous. The recent feather in his cap is the most prestigious recognition – the R. Stanton Avery Global Achievement Award. The decision was made by the Global Awards judging panel, consisting of Lori Campbell, chairman TLMI, Linnea Keen, president TLMI, Philippe Voet, FINAT president, Greg Hrinya, editor Label & Narrow Web, James Quirk, content director Labels & Labeling and Jean Poncet, editor-inchief Etiq+Pack. The award is a top honour, awarded to either an individual or team, and is supported by Avery Dennison. In memory of Stan Avery’s pioneering spirit and values, this award recognizes an innovation or idea that has helped transform and progress the label industry across the world.
It has been a long journey full of inspiring experiences in the label industry for Harveer Sahni.
“It has been a long journey! I entered business in 1971 and stepped into labels industry in 1978,” says Harveer Sahni. “Life has had its ups and downs, but I remained focused in always striving to do something different. This award is the biggest in the world for our
labels industry. I feel elated. My endeavors have been rewarded. There is immense satisfaction,” he admits.
Andy Thomas-Emans, Labelexpo Global Series strategic director and chair of the judging panel, commented, “The judges felt Harveer Sahni met all the criteria for excellence demanded by the industry’s most prestigious award for an individual’s global contribution to the growth and development of the labels industry. His history in building a company to manufacture self-adhesive labels in India, through to his central role in building the Indian label association and then acting as an influential ambassador on the world stage, all helped the judging panel to come
to their decision amongst a field of excellent candidates.”
The BSc Chemistry background came in handy
Working in his father’s stationery company, Weldon Sales Corporation, Harveer Sahni started his career in 1971. In 1978, as part of expanding the company’s stationery product range, Sahni set up a 20-inch coater to manufacture self-adhesive BOPP tapes - one of the first to do so in India. From inheriting his family stationery business to all the way to develop pioneering products for the upliftment and growth of the industry and leading from the front, he shares how his initial learnings came in handy during
his labels journey, “Having been in the manufacturing of packaged consumer products from the very beginning in the family business, all learnings contributed to knowledge that eventually came in handy for the requirements of label laminates and eventually labels. Given my background of being a chemistry graduate and understanding the needs of labelling, it was normal for me to undertake new developments and diversifications. My ability to cater to a steadily maintained customer base helped me maintain a focus to the advancements in label industry.”
Making full use of his BSc Chemistry background, Sahni used the Weldon laboratory to research development of new products including inks, adhesives and coatings. At this time he also ventured into industrial adhesives, plastic blow molding and injection molding.
“It is really a very vast change from the earliest days of self-adhesive labels,” remembers Harveer. “It may be difficult for our younger generation to imagine how labels were produced in those early days and how they have evolved to present day manufacturing processes – the start was all manual when screen printers would print, dry, follow it by applying adhesive on the reverse again with screen, dry and apply silicon release paper. Then, finishing the label by half cutting with shaving blade and a steal ruler; every process from printing, labelstock manufacturing, siliconizing technology, converting, embellishing to label applications have all undergone a sea change,” he continues.
With demand for self-adhesive stickers starting to take off in India through the 1970s, in 1978 Harveer invested in a siliconizing line, developing and producing poly-coated release liners and later a barrier coating for uncoated woodfree or brown sack kraft papers that could accept silicone release coating. In 1984, he made his own way to London for a surprise visit to ‘Label Guru’ Mike Fairley, gaining inspiration and useful insights into label converting trends. In the late 1990s a one-meter coater was installed to carry out both silicone coating and to produce release liners, and in 1997 Weldon Celloplast started manufacturing self-
adhesive labelstock, soon adding another coater to focus on liner manufacture.
With the dawn of the 2000s, Harveer moved the business from coating tin catalyst-based silicone chemistry to a solvented platinum catalyst system and then on to solventless silicone coating – a line which is still in use. In 2003 he again was a pioneer setting up the first Nordson Hotmelt adhesive coating line in India.
There have been technological developments in the labels world all these years that have a significant impact on the future course of the industry. “Labels have diversified into many tangents,” says Harveer. “Their production, embellishing, converting and application technologies have transformed immensely.
What was once just wet glue and later largely became self-adhesive of Pressure Sensitive labels, have now moved into multiple segments like wrap around labels, shrink sleeves, in-mold labels and direct on product labels. Label printing has also evolved from just letterpress to flexo, digital to hybrids or combination of flexo, screen, offset, rotogravures, etc. with foiling, varnishing, embossing, etc. The future is a time for ongoing continuous transformation; printers who are quick to adapt to changes as they happen, will excel. A very disruptive change that I expect is when technology for directly printing and embellishing directly on product will evolve as a largely usable one, that will be sustainable as there will not be any waste generation as regards paper, adhesive, silicone or liners,” lucidly explains Harveer.
The Award is Precious!
For anybody who knows about the award’s high pedestal, it means no less than an honour. For Harveer, the award is especially precious: “The award accords global recognition and connect! As for our domestic labels industry, I am sure it will generate inspirations and aspirations for other peers to reach out to have presence and recognition on global scenario.”
Harveer’s individual contribution to the global label fraternity is unmatched. He has always shared his knowledge whether it was chronicling the history of Indian Labels Industry, or sharing technical learnings, networking within the Indian and global labels industry or by being a bridge between the Indian and global label fraternity. With his indulgence in India’s label manufacturers association (LMAI), he supported organizing seminars for the benefit of label printers and also being the connect between brand owners and label manufacturers.
Harveer’s achievements are more of a dream for others in the industry. But the expert tips to the achievements are no more secret with Harveer revealing them himself, “Always endeavour to acquire knowledge by keeping abreast with news about labels, network with peers to exchange views, be willing to share knowledge. The biggest one is in times of pressures or challenges, be prepared to move out of your comfort zone and travel into newer fields.”
Speaking about the latest Labelexpo India 2022 and Weldon’s offerings, Harveer informs, “Since Manufacturing was always dependent on me and for a host of reasons, we have stepped back from manufacturing.” However, Weldon Celloplast brings the best technologies in the world through its many principals and retains its enviable customer base. “In times of intense competition, for example,” explains Harveer, “there is dire need for the leaders or those aspiring to reach leadership position to adapt innovative printing and converting technologies. For this reason, we presented, through our Italian principals and embellishment experts CARTES, their digital screen and laser converting technologies. This is one of the many new developments that we brought
to our Labelexpo audience besides many others.”
It was a good show for Weldon. “Labelexpo India 2022 proved the yearning the industry had to meet, network again and learn about the new developments to ascertain the way forward. All those who mattered in the industry, marked their attendance. It was a well-attended show. Our stand was very busy, we displayed Brotech’s digital finishing machine which attracted a lot of printers. All principals present at Weldon stand were happy by the attendance and enquiries received. Visitors were satisfied and appreciative,” says Harveer.
“Digital label printing is a sought-after capability. There is a lot of interest amongst the fraternity looking at options to implement digital label printing,” he adds to say about what inspired him at this edition of Labelexpo.
Actually, Harveer has been instrumental in the establishment of Labelexpo in India – in 2001 he helped his friend Anil Arora establish the India Label Show, which later in 2007 got purchased by the Tarsus Group and got its new name, Labelexpo India.
Apart from producing world class products, Weldon Celloplast has brought world’s best technologies to the Indian market. Most of the associations have been for long years, some more than 15 years. Weldon’s long represented Italian press manufacturer Omet now has its own subsidiary Omet India Pvt. Ltd. The company is headed by Harveer’s elder son Pawandeep Sahni as its Managing Director. All other agencies are also internationally reputed and Harveer’s younger son K D Sahni takes care of that part of the business. “Another example is Vetaphone Corona treaters, the promoter family are actually the inventors of Corona treatment. Spilker Germany manufacturers are OEM to leading press manufacturers. Lartec Spain another family managed company making flexible dies has grown manifold and was our very first agency and remains bonded with us,” proudly shares Harveer.
In the late 1990s when Harveer welcomed the entry of ‘big brother’ Avery Dennison to India, he recognized that it would help drive development of the entire Indian label converting industry. This also pushed him
into developing export markets, and Weldon was soon selling to over 30 countries.
Harveer suggests that today innovation and creativity are the key to the growth of the label companies and Indian industry. “Besides having a quality control department as R&D endeavor, there is now an imperative need for all progressive label companies to have a dedicated innovation and creativity department that will devise new label products that will fetch higher returns and will enable the end-products an impulsive lift-off from the shelves, contributing a higher sales revenue for brand owners. Simple labels do not stand you out of the crowd and are intensely competitive, giving low margins,” he declares.
Harveer is at the helm of India’s premier Label association LMAI (Label manufacturers association of India). “LMAI strives and is successful in driving value for its members. In the domestic space it organizes seminars, technical sessions and presentations from experts with brand owner presence along with networking. On the sidelines of Labelexpo India LMAI has been organizing LMAI Avery Dennison Labels Awards night, a highly successful event attended by the who’s who of the industry. The award winners have the option to participate in world label awards. Similarly, every alternate year LMAI organizes the LMAI conference, a much sought-after event where label printers and suppliers attend with families. The conference is always held at interesting tourist destinations. As for the international connect, LMAI is a part of L9 which is the association of world’s leading nine associations that includes FINAT and TLMI. LMAI hosted the L9 meet in NOIDA India in 2018 where international delegates networked with Indian counterparts.
Sharing the priceless knowledge Harveer Sahni’s informative Blog is highly popular among the label industry peers. “Giving and sharing valuable knowledge benefits the industry. It gives me immense satisfaction of giving back to the industry that gave me so much. The Blog is read in all the five continents around the world. Besides, serving the industry’s growth by being an informative platform, it provides inspiration and connect. It is about success stories and news, and most importantly, has become a reference point for technical articles,” he
elaborates. The Blog, “Self Adhesive Labels Industry In India and The World” is nearing half a million page-views.
Among a long list of laurels, Harveer’s presentation on the Indian self-adhesive labels market received great admiration and he became a part of the international Cham Paper pressure sensitive symposium at St. Moritz Switzerland in 2003. Also, Weldon Celloplast was the first Indian label industry constituent to exhibit at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels. He has been writing regularly for national and international magazines. In 2017 he became the first recipient of the LMAI award for lifetime support to the Indian Label Industry.
Harveer wishes and plans to continue sharing his learnings and stay connected to the world of labels that, he says, led him to this award. He is concentrating on his book on labels which he hopes to bring out soon. He wishes to start a training program and working on the idea to finalize a proper shape.
Harveer admits that the R. Stanton Avery Global Achievement Award is his greatest achievement. “There are numerous association and country specific awards, but the R Stanton Avery Global award is the biggest in the world for labels,” he states. He sums up by reiterating his favourite words we heard him say at Chicago while accepting the award, “I Live Labels, I Love Labels!”
Interview with Aki Ohno, Organizer of the Japan Inkjet Technology Trade Fair.
The Japan Inkjet Technology Trade Fair is held in Tokyo. As a special partner of this exhibition, drupa interviewed the organizer Aki Ohno, who gave some information on his career and an overview of the trade fair and the Japanese printing market.
I want to touch and feel the print sample, I want to hug old friends whom I may meet by chance at Messe, and I want to go to Uerige in Altstadt to enjoy Altbier together! Only having online events is somehow “imbalanced”. We should smartly use both online and live events case by case.
Key Notes :
> Aki Ohno – an independent consultant promoting inkjet technology and business.
> Seeing himself as a bridge between Germany and Japan, he has made it his mission to support drupa.
> Will introduce companies that have not yet had a relationship with drupa to Sabine and the Messe Dusseldorf office to develop future business relations.
Being the world’s leading trade fair for the printing industry, drupa is pleased to be a special partner of the Japan Inkjet Technology Trade Fair (JITF2022). Aki Ohno, an independent consultant promoting inkjet technology and business and head of the JITF2022, not only has a long career in the printing industry but also strong connections to Germany and drupa. As a Germanophile who has a very personal connection with Messe Dusseldorf’s home base country, he sees himself as a bridge between Germany and Japan and in this context has also made it his mission to support drupa – especially since we have declared sustainability to be one of the main topics at drupa 2024. After all, he sees inkjet technologies as an important building block for a sustainable future.
In an exclusive interview with drupa he shared his thoughts not only on JITF2022 but also on the Asian printing market.
Drupa: First of all, we would be pleased to hear what brought you to the printing industry and what role you play there?
Aki Ohno: I have been working for Konica Minolta (KM) for 39 years, 22 years for the copier and printing division, and 17 years for the inkjet division. My last title was that of an executive officer: the division director inkjet. Now, after working for KM, I am acting as an independent consultant, head of the OIJC (Ohno Inkjet Consulting), and a professor at Yamagata University Inkjet Development Center
to promote the inkjet industry from both the business and technology side.
Drupa: With your expertise and by representing the first Japan Inkjet Technology Trade Fair, you can surely give us an insight into the Japanese or rather Asian printing industry.
Aki Ohno: I see the worldwide inkjet industry as follows: The Japanese develop devices (inkjet heads), Europeans develop printing machines to use these, then the Chinese follow what the Europeans are doing. Japan is closed off, and the Japanese tend to stay in Japan and would not see what is happening overseas. We have eight inkjet head manufacturers, but the application is not as active as in Europe and China. I want to build a bridge between Japan and overseas for the sleeping Japanese to wake up.
“Japan Inkjet Technology Fair 2022 is not the typical trade fair for printing machines but more for its elements, including inkjet head, ink, material, parts, software, and integrators.”
Drupa: drupa is the leading international trade show for the printing industry. So it is no surprise that you are quite familiar with it as well. Having said that, what led to your strong link with drupa?
Aki Ohno: As explained before, I once worked for the copier and printer division at KM, the main exhibition of which was CeBIT. Meanwhile, CeBIT shifted from office printing to software and communication technology, and drupa became the perfect alternative not only for KM but also for Ricoh, Canon, etc., which wanted to expand their focus from just office printing to cover commercial printing.
Later, I moved from the copier and printing
division to the inkjet division. I met Ms. Sabine Geldermann in person at an inkjetrelated conference and learned that drupa is also expanding from conventional offset printing to the toner-based digital printing technology to cover the inkjet technology as well. The header photo shows a picture of our first encounter.
Drupa: drupa is a special partner of the Japan Inkjet Technology Trade Fair. Which connection exists between the two print fairs?
Aki Ohno: Japan Inkjet Technology Fair 2022 is not the typical trade fair for printing machines but more for its elements, including inkjet head, ink, material, parts, software, and integrators.
I am inviting CEOs and board member classes of major companies that are involved in the inkjet business such as Epson, Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Komori, etc. In order to offer an opportunity for Ms.Geldermann and her team to warm up their long-term relations and friendship, I invited them together with some staff of Messe Dusseldorf Japan to join the Japan Inkjet Technology Fair 2022.
I will also introduce many other companies that have not yet had a relationship with drupa to Sabine-san and the Messe Dusseldorf office to develop future business relations.
“I want to touch and feel the print sample, I want to hug old friends whom I may meet by chance at Messe, and I want to go to Uerige in Altstadt to enjoy Altbier together!”
Drupa: As the very first print trade show in Japan, there will definitely be a lot of new exhibits at the front. What trends and key areas of focus
will be featured at the trade show?
Aki Ohno: Inkjet is expanding its possibilities and opportunities in various directions. Replacing conventional printing has been the main direction so far. I would focus on some future-oriented directions, including “digital manufacturing” and “additive manufacturing”, which are still new and on the way to growing.
Of course, I will not forget the big market to replace the existing market by emphasizing the sustainability inkjet could offer.
Drupa: Online events have become more popular in recent years. What made you decide in favor of a presence trade fair? What advantages do you see in face-toface exhibitions compared to online ones?
Aki Ohno: We have learned enough about the positive and negative sides of online events. In the early phase of COVID, we had no alternative to online meetings and events.
The positive point we found was that we could save the cost and time of traveling. We could have meetings or join events without emitting CO2 by flights. I believe you know another 100 positive points from your own experiences.
The most negative points of online are the missing of “touch and feel”, “excitement and attraction” and “by chance”. Two and half years of a long period without “touch and feel”, “excitement” and “by chance”, we are all bored and eagerly expecting live events to happen.
I want to touch and feel the print sample, I want to hug old friends whom I may meet by chance at Messe, and I want to go to Uerige in Altstadt to enjoy Altbier together! Only having online events is somehow “imbalanced”. We should smartly use both online and live events case by case.
Thanks to Aki Ohno for the inspiring insights and new knowledge about the Japanese printing industry and the Japan Inkjet Technology Trade Fair.
900 exhibitors from 45 countries already on board; over 100,000 sqm of exhibition space already booked.
Some one and a half years before the start of the trade fair, drupa has reached an important milestone: over 100,000 sqm of net exhibition space have already been booked by around 900 exhibitors from 45 nations. This clearly underlines the relevance and the USP of drupa as the world’s No. 1 trade fair for print technologies.
Special forums like the drupa cube, drupa next age, the exhibition area for Newcomers, Startups,Young Talents, touchpoint ‘packaging’, touchpoint ‘textile’ and the touchpoint ‘sustainability’, all provide highly relevant and valuable insights into tomorrow’s high-potential themes at the event.
From renowned global players to up-and-coming new entrants – the list of registered exhibitors is impressive and reads like the ‘Who’s Who’ of the print and packaging industry along the complete value chain. Well-known and longstanding exhibitors like Bobst, Comexi, Duplo, EFI, Epson, ESKO, Fujifilm, Heidelberg, Horizon, Koenig & Bauer, Kolbus, Komori, Konica Minolta, KURZ, Landa, Müller Martini, Screen, Windmöller & Hölscher, to name but a few, have registered and will be showcasing their innovations, technology trends, product portfolios and global launches in Düsseldorf from 28 May to 7 June 2024. So already today, participants can look forward to a unique customer journey because complex, automated workflows, processes and new machinery will again be presented in operation.
An overview of all exhibitors registered so far is available at the drupa website.
Even after the official deadline for registrations at
> A showcase of innovations, technology trends, product portfolios and global launches in Düsseldorf from 28 May to 7 June 2024.
> drupa 2024 will again be the world’s most important industry meeting place.
> With around 75% international attendance on the exhibitor side, drupa occupies an outstanding position by global standards.
the end of October, Messe Düsseldorf continues registering a strong demand for exhibition space, which can still be accommodated. At present, Germany is again the strongest exhibiting nation among the top 10 followed by such countries as Belgium, China, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the USA.
“Current booking levels and the positive verdict received by exhibitors make us very confident and optimistic – despite the geopolitical and economic challenges – that drupa 2024 will again be the world’s most important industry meeting place,” confirms Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa, Portfolio Print Technologies Messe Düsseldorf, and adds: “With around 75% international attendance on the exhibitor
side, drupa occupies an outstanding position by global standards. The range, variety and staging of innovations are unique and will once again provide a glimpse into the future of this industry. With ideal prerequisites for exhibitors and visitors to network intensely and drive forward-looking projects.”
The in-depth knowledge transfer and interaction with experts from all over the world on the impacts of global megatrends and the associated new business models as well as opportunities for the sector will be in focus here. Special forums like the drupa cube (conference area), drupa next age (dna), the exhibition area for Newcomers, Startups, Young Talents alongside long-established exhibitors of cross-sectoral technologies as well as the touchpoint ‘packaging’ for
visionary and smart packaging solutions, the touchpoint ‘textile’ including the installation of a textile micro-factory, and the touchpoint ‘sustainability’, which is dedicated to sustainability and circular economy themes, all provide highly relevant and valuable insights into tomorrow’s high-potential themes at the event. With its agenda, drupa hits the tempo of the time and reflects an industry that is highly creative and constantly taps into new vertical markets in the field of industrial and functional applications and solutions – thereby bearing witness to its high degree of future proofness.
In addition to this, the drupa blog (https:// blog.drupa.com) allows industry people to take a glance at industry trends, solutions and inspiring best cases from throughout the
world. Furthermore, interested parties can subscribe to the drupa Newsletter featuring exciting news and stories from the drupa blog plus the latest news related to drupa in Düsseldorf and the international trade fairs forming part of the drupa Global Portfolio.
Ken Hanluec, VP of Worldwide Marketing, Electronics For Imaging: “EFI delivers vital innovations and opportunities for customers through digital print and, for us, drupa is a venue for digital’s best ideas. At drupa 2016, we launched a Nozomi single-pass inkjet press that is transforming the corrugated space. The 2024 show will be just as important for anyone seeking the next level of success in many segments of digital print.”
Dirk Schröder, Sales Division Manager Paper / Film / Special Markets, Erhardt+Leimer:
“‘We create the future’ – the drupa slogan is also our claim. As a leading process automation provider, we are constantly working on forward-looking solutions. We can hardly wait to present to trade fair visitors our new EL.NET-technology based on a digital, connectable, IoT-enabled and web-based system architecture in addition to our drive technology or inline inspection products.”
Markus Gorlt, Head of Global Marketing & Network, Ferag Deutschland GmbH: “In our view the situation of the industry is currently very tight due to the higher costs of materials and energy, for example. Precisely for this reason our objective and message for the coming drupa 2024 is clear: our customers should feel that Ferag is a reliable and innovative partner in the long term especially in the fields of service, support and spare parts supplies. The trends and innovations driving us include flexible and sustainable manufacturing technologies, new disruptive business models, automation and increased efficiency for our customers as well as future leasing models for our plants.”
Ken Zhao, Co-founder of HanGlory Group: “drupa is a very important event for HanGlory Group, which helps us to stand on the big stage of the printing industry to show the world our development and achievements in the field of digital inkjet printing. Now, facing the constantly changing and evolving future, HanGlory Group has decided to participate in drupa 2024 again, which is a very valuable
opportunity for us to further integrate into the international market of digital inkjet printing to create more excellent products, services and solutions that are more in line with international market requirements. Seizing opportunities to embrace the potential future, HanGlory Group sincerely looks forward to communicating and cooperating with you on site!”
Dr. Ludwin Monz, Board Chairman/CEO, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: “For us, drupa is a showcase for our leading technologies and innovations in commercial and packaging printing. HEIDELBERG wants to continue to shape the future of the print media industry and we look forward to seeing our customers again in Düsseldorf in 2024 under the motto ‘we create the future’.”
Dr. Andreas Pleßke, Spokesman of the Board/CEO at Koenig & Bauer AG and Chairman of the drupa Committee: “2024 still sounds far away but drupa is already pretty near for Koenig & Bauer. There is great anticipation to be able to experience exciting innovations hands-on again at the world’s most relevant industry trade fair. Many things have changed compared to planning in previous years. The gap between the digital world and the machinery in operation needs to be bridged. For visitors this means new worlds to be experienced. As an exhibitor we
will do our utmost to make the leading topics Digitalisation and Sustainability graspable. Fortunately, the industry is pulling in the same direction here and Messe Düsseldorf sets the stage for this.”
Olaf Lorenz, General Manager Global Brand Management, Konica Minolta, Inc.: “drupa is the bedrock for our industry. Educational, informative and inspirational – there is a real appetite for live events, and we can’t wait to be there. As a global technology leader, Konica Minolta will again have a major presence at the exhibition. With our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility goals, we are looking forward to welcoming visitors to our stand to help them rethink possibilities, ignite their creative ideas, and see the potential in print. drupa provides a perfect platform for us to demonstrate the latest technology and improvements to further identify and unlock the digitalisation potential for our customers.”
Mr. Swapnil Patel, Management Executive, Line O Matic Graphic Industries: “drupa 2024: The world’s leading trade fair for Printing & Packaging provides an excellent networking opportunity. We expect groundbreaking innovations and sustainable solutions in line with global challenges. We are already counting the days and are excited to showcase our new range
Offering superior cost performance, RMGT 9 series continues to dominate the A1-size press market with Multivista Global installing their second RMGT 9 Series 8-colour convertible perfector. The solutions has been provided by Provin Technos.
After investing in their first RMGT 8-color convertible perfector in 2018, Multivista yet again invests in a brand new RMGT press.
Multivista Global, a family owned printing house founded in 1976 has made a name for themselves in the printing and distribution of educational books. The printing facilities are housed in a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant that boasts an end-t-end system for manufacturing books. Their journey with
of products to the world market at drupa 2024. Our product range will help our customers gain high production volume with lower running costs. In a way, it will create a competitive edge to sustain a highly competitive world market!”
Hermann Veismann, General Manager Business Unit Printing and Finishing, Windmöller & Hölscher: “drupa is the most important leading trade fair for the print industry. Which is of course why we will also be present in Düsseldorf in 2024 again. There, W&H will be showcasing innovative solutions for a wide variety of challenges on the basis of its unique printing press portfolio. In addition to launching new products we will demonstrate how much print technology contributes to greater sustainability and flag up the potential digitalisation holds.”
drupa welcomes Cornelia Tautenhahn as a new member to the drupa press team as Senior Manager Marcom. As press officer for interpack, the world’s leading trade fair for processing and packaging, she will contribute her experience and expertise to drupa with immediate effect and strengthen the team. She has been with Messe Düsseldorf since February 2022 and was previously responsible for press relations at several trade fairs at Reed Exhibitions for 13 years.
RMGT presses commenced in 2008 when they installed their first RMGT 920 multicolour press. Impressed with the machine’s capability and flexibility, they added another RMGT within 6 months. In the year 2019 they installed their first 8-colour 920PF-8 which was also India’s first RMGT 8-colour convertible perfector. The highly capable RMGT 920PF-8 improved productivity
for Multivista from 20 to 25 percent. The machine was able to do up to 64 jobs in a single day. The machine chiefly catered to printing textbooks for publications in Europe and Africa. Though the plan was to add another RMGT 920PF-8 in 2020, they have finally installed their second RMGT 920PF-8 recently.
PAMEX Promotional Events planned in SIX cities of India.
PAMEX 2023 the global business platform for print, label, converting and corrugation industry, is highly awaited not only by the suppliers and exhibitors but also by the buyers and visitors who are ready to scale up the already substantial market.
The Show, scheduled to happen from 27-30 March 2023 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai- has already surpassed the total booked area of last edition. By the end of October, more than 270 companies were on board, with many more in the stage of finalisation.
The highlight of 2023 edition is the theme of the Show, which is Convergence in Print! Convergence, basically, is a phenomenon that has been happening over the past few years. It has gained tremendous momentum in the recent times and is very pronounced today as we come out of the unprecedented global pandemic while merging the technologies seamlessly.
At one end, it is driven by the printers and converters who are looking to diversify into an industry segment beyond their primary focus. On the other, the emerging technologies make it possible for printers and converters to offer newer applications, enhancements and embellishments from their equipment.
These technologies and trends will be witnessed through the exciting display at PAMEX 2023, with convenience to interact with technology leaders.
PAMEX will play host to a glittering awards ceremony at the Gala Exhibitors’ Evening on the 29 March 2023.
AIFMP has decided to institute several new awards to add to the prestigious National Awards for Excellence in Printing (NAEP) and Viren Chhabra Print Leadership Award (VCPLA) that were extended in the last edition. The new categories will include International Awards for Excellence in Printing (IAEP) and Top 10 of Indian Printing Industry.
The categories under top 10 awards will include Commercial/Book Printer, Packaging Printer, Label Printer, Print Exporter, Machinery Manufacturer, Inks/chemical Manufacturer, Paper Mill, Machinery Exporter, Allied Material Manufacturer and Woman Entrepreneur.
The promotional road show of PAMEX 2023 planned for six cities in India will also see events circled around the theme of Convergence in Print!
The expo team had formed a core group of the leading industry players and stakeholders from Indian Printing and Packaging fraternity to help design and finalise the locations of the promotional event.
With the feedback from group members Raveendra Joshi, President, AIFMP, Ranesh Bajaj, Vinsak India; Deepak Chawla, Technova; Tushar Dhote, Dhote Offset; Amit Sheth, Intergraphic Sales & Services; HarveerSahni, Weldon Celloplast; Abhishek Bhatnagar, HP; Manish Desai, Mudrika Labels; Hemanth Paruchuri, Pragati Pack; PawandeepSahni, Omet India; Nitin Vani, Print Consultant; Sonal Khurana, S Media Group- Print & Publishing and Anil Arora, Print-Packaging.com (P) Ltd.- the promotional events are being planned in Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Pune, Haridwar, Indore and Bangalore.
These cities that serve as the regional hub for the industry, will see PAMEX led one day table-top exhibition and half-day conference in coming months. Organized in partnership with local associations, these events will see printers, converters and suppliers openly discuss the pros and cons of adopting ‘Convergence in Print’ and map the tangible benefits thereby boosting the confidence for new investments in these equipments and technologies.
The first promotional event is scheduled to happen in Guwahati on the 27th of November, co-located with NorthEast Print Tech 2022, at Maniram Dewan Trade Center. Ahmedabad will be the next stop, where the table-top exhibition and conference is planned for 9th December 2022, to be followed by Pune in the same month on 23rd December 2022.
The dates of other cities will soon be announced and details of the same will be available on www.pamex.in
Epson India is relaunching its SurePress range of digital label presses in the local market after a four-year break.
Epson has announced its decision to relaunch its successful SurePress digital label press in the Indian market. Vasudevan, General Manager - Large Format Printers/Industrial Equipment says: “Even though we were not directly present in the market for the last few years, we were getting enquiries for our label press. We have now relaunched these products in the Indian market, and we are confident that we will get a positive response from the market.”
for adapting to new technologies then.”
Another reason for discontinuing the products was converters were comparing digital productivity with analog.
When Epson launched the printers earlier in 2014, market was not fully ready for adapting the technology – the converters were comparing digital productivity with analog. With the relaunch, Epson answers both cost and productivity needs of Indian customers.
He adds that the adaptation from analog to digital technology for labels has been slow in India, despite India being a big market in comparison to other western countries such as Europe and US where label converters are actively adopting digital technologies.
“In India, the label printing cost is extremely important. Converters prefer to use analog presses to compete on pricing deterring the adoption of digital technologies. When we had launched the printers earlier in 2014, we were ahead of time in the market, but still we managed to sell these digital presses in India. We realized that the market was not fully ready
“Earlier we just had one model to offer and its productivity was not comparable with analog presses. Even the customers’ expectation was the printing speed to be at least 45-50mts/min. With the launch of the new product – the Epson SurePress L-6534VW, we should be able to meet customers’ expectations on productivity,” Vasudevan says.
The company has started its promotional activities including reaching out to customers to assess their requirements and showcasing how digital can support their existing setup.
Satyanarayana, Director - Visual products and Robots, Epson India says: “We have started speaking to the customers. We are also in the process of rebuilding our ground-level activities to reach out to new customers. We will be actively present in the
Notes :
> Slow adaptation of digital from analog for labels in India.
> Converters prefer to use analog presses to compete on pricing, deterring the adoption of digital technologies.
> With the launch of the new product – the Epson SurePress L-6534VW, Epson aims to meet customers’ productivity expectations.
market by the end of this quarter. We expect the sales to begin starting from this year.”
Epson has built a new demo center in Japan in May 2022 equipped with its latest SurePress label printer.
“The potential customers are taken to Japan to visit the demo center for a product demo and those unable to travel are provided an option of the virtual demo. When customers request for print samples, we arrange the same from our demo center in Japan. As we progress, we could tie up with one customer in India and set-up a demonstration center in the future,” Satyanarayana explains.
The company will primarily sell the label press directly to end customers and are also open to partnering with distributors.
Vasudevan says that label converters in India are happy with their current analog presses. Epson intends to show how digital presses can offer value-added services and business expansion opportunities to customers.
“We will attempt to identify the unproductive process in the current analogue label
printing set-up at the customers place and suggest how they can be improve efficiency by adding with digital print machines along with analog machines. Our whole idea is to create a model where both analog and digital printers work parallelly thus improve efficiency and profits analog to the customers.”
Primarily aimed at short-run jobs and variable data printing, digital presses can support new start-up brands to connect and engage with customers.
“If a brand wants to run a campaign for high customer engagement, then digital presses can play a major role in that. It can also help start-up brands to conduct market research and test their products in certain demography,” Vasudevan explains.
For example, brands could produce limited edition and customizable products targeting individual cities and markets. Such campaigns help them understand what products are preferred by customers and perform well. With digital printing, brands can make these products available in the market in a short span of time.
The Polyart Group launches new sustainable portfolio at the Labelexpo.
Polyart group, a producer of speciality solutions on papers and films and synthetic paper, showcased its new extended portfolio at Labelexpo India 2022 for the first time in Asia. Its extended line of papers and films ranges from specialty facestocks to tag material and in-mold label material for blow molding.
During Labelexpo India, Polyart group launched two new sustainable substrates r-Polyart and Fiberskin.
r-Polyart is a synthetic paper made of 30 percent post-consumer recycled material. r-Polyart looks and prints like 100 percent virgin material, and has the same mechanical properties, but a lower carbon footprint. Applications include industrial, VIP and prime labels.
Fiberskin is a weather resistant paper, recyclable and biodegradable, printable by
dry toner, for short term outdoor exposure. Applications include outdoor tags, labels and signages.
The company demonstrated Polyart IML film, the HDPE based film for in-mold labels blowmolding applications. For tag applications
“I want to encourage customers to use digital machines along with analog printers. We don’t expect them to move away from analog but co-exist so that they can improve efficiency & provide customized solutions to their customers. It gives them the freedom to accept all kinds of jobs, both from take short and long-run jobs from their clients. The idea is to increase the awareness the benefits of digital printing and how it can add value to the existing lineup,” Vasudevan highlights.
“Even today some of the Epson customers have been using our product for the last 5-8 years which implies reliability of the machine. Epson is committed to co-creating sustainable and enriched communities by addressing solutions to environmental problems and other societal issues. This commitment is aligned with the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations. By 2030, we aim to achieve sustainability in a circular economy and advance the frontiers of the industry through creative and open innovation,” concludes Satyanarayana.
the company showcased its Satinex range of HDPE based, highly resistant and 100 percent recyclable material for outdoor labels. Printable by flexo and thermal transfer printing, Satinex offers mechanical properties in one or both directions and is compliant for direct food contact.
More than 40 new exhibitors at Labelexpo India 2022 show floor – bustling with new technology, new faces and new engagements.
Printers, Kamal Mohan Chopra, president, World Print & Communication Forum, AVPS Chakravarthi, Global Ambassador of World Packaging Organisation, Mohammad Shamsul Islam senior vice chairman of Printing Industry association of Bangladesh, Peter Deckker, president of Sri Lanka Association of Printers and Andy ThomasEmans, strategic director of Tarsus Labels, Packaging and Brand Print Group.
Saroha said, “We are very happy to be back at with Labelexpo India after a gap of four years. Despite the challenges of Covid, the label and package printing industry did not stop innovating in the past couple of years. We are thankful to all of our exhibitors for their unwavering support for Labelexpo India. This year’s show is packed with innovation and technology developments that took place in the past four years.”
Labelexpo India 2022 show floor bustled with new technology and new faces both on the visitor and exhibitor side. The show was packed with more than 250 exhibitors out of which 40 were first-time exhibitors.
South Asia’s leading exhibition for labels and packaging printing industry took place at India Expo Mart & Centre, Greater Noida. This year’s Labelexpo India show had more new technology than ever before and proved an unmissable opportunity to experience
the latest launches from leading industry names including Avery Dennison, BST, GEW, HP, Konica Minolta, Bobst, DuPont, Esko, Miraclon, Monotech Systems, Lucky Graphics, Popli Graphics and more.
The show was opened by Pradeep Saroha, event director of Labelexpo India, Rajesh Nema, president of Labels Manufacturers Association of India (LMAI), Jaideep Singh, honorary secretary, LMAI, Raveendra Joshi, president of All India Federation of Master
Rajesh Nema, president of Labels Manufacturers Association of India, said: “I am very happy to be a part of the Labelexpo India 2022 and meeting the whole label fraternity during the four-day show. The show is a crucial event for growth and development of the labels and packaging printing industry. The Tarsus team has done an excellent job of organizing the show.”
The Labelexpo India 2022 showcased new technologies and products from the leading manufacturers in the industry. Here are the
synopsis of some of the attractions at this years Labelexpo:
Self-adhesive labelstock and silicone liner manufacturer MLJ Industries launched and showcased a host of release liners and labelstock materials at their booth B9 in Hall 1. The release liners by the company include glassine, paper, CCK, SCK, recycled PE liner yellow and white, MG kraft and PE. Among labelstocks, MLJ showcased semi gloss, PP white, PP silver, PP clear, DT, silver MET paper and removable silver PP. It launched clear on clear, battery, tire, pharma, specialty labels for corrugation, wash off, PET clear, PET white label, PE clear, PE white and repositionable labels and PET liner.
Stamping foil provider Shaharaji Associates showcased ITW ShineMark range of cold foils under the name of its new firm Sharjun India – an affiliation between Shaharaji Associates and Arjuna Global Impex.
Bhatia Graphica exhibited at booth J3 in Hall 5. Bhatia is a pre-press service provider based in Mumbai. It offers prepress and printing plates for the flexo, dry offset and letter-press industries using HD CTP technology and the plates are used for printing aluminum cans, aluminum collapsible tubes, lamitubes, seamless tubes, plastic cups, liquor caps, labels and embossing.
Gujarat-based flexo press manufacturer AKO Flexo also participated for the first time at Labelexpo India 2022. The company displayed its 330mm 8-colour flexo printing machine with add-on features. Flexo press and label finishing equipment manufacturer AKO Flexo showcased its latest offerings to the show visitors.
HP had on display its Indigo 6K which got purchased by Sonipat-based Wonderpac which aims to increase its product range
with the new increased capabilities of the HP Indigo technology. The company will target applications such as shrink sleeves, pouches, and self-adhesive labels and VDP with the new digital press.
Veepee Graphics Solutions has launched Ensure. The software is aimed at product authentication and augmented reality (AR). VeePee also launched the process of producing flexo plates using hybrid screening.
Esko sold CDI Spark 4260 to Alpha Flex at Labelexpo. Alpha also invested in Crystal XPS 4260 from Esko.
Monotech Systems showcased its digital label printing solutions under JETSCI Global brand. The company launched ColorAqua Hybrid at Labelexpo. The machine was purchased by Wonderpac, one of the prominent manufacturers and exporters of an
exclusive range of labels and holograms.
UFlex showcased its wide range of holographic products and solutions and printing cylinders at Labelexpo India 2022. Vinsak’s digital label finishing that can print QR codes, high-build varnish and digital cold foil on display at the Labelexpo India stand will be installed at UFlex’s Noida plant.
Daya Printograph showcased reel-toreel thermal lamination machine with inline embossing feature at Labelexpo India 2022. The show experience for Daya was full of technical discussions, customization and signing deals. Kolkata base label manufacturer bought a reel to reel high
speed Thermal laminator with texture. Kaushalya Art Press, Ludhiana bought 600mm high speed reel to reel thermal laminator.
Holostik, manufacturer of holographic labels and security hologram sticker printing service provider, launched a range of anticounterfeiting products.
Printing and converting specialist NBG showcased its Starflex S430 machine at the show. Starflex 430 is a modular multisubstrate press with cold foil and LED UV Label Printing capabilities.
Flexo Image Graphics sold five Rotoflex
VSI 330 slitter rewinder machines with 100 percent fault detection systems at Labelexpo India. The machine showcased at the show floor will be installed at Jain Transfer Products based in Noida.
Many deals have been reported finalized by Newgen Printronics during the show. All of their showcased products and solutions generated enthusiastic visitor interest. They finalized deals for their Durst Industrial UV Inkjet digital press, Polly Automatics, Packers and many more.
“We have been well-received by the industry and established ourselves as partners of some of the best in the business,” says Namah Raval, COO, academi a. The partnerships include – Harper, Troika Systems, Flexo Concepts, AlphaSonics, ALE and Keencut.
UV Graphic Technologies and Domino partnered to launch a new hybrid press at Labelexpo.
Epson India has relaunched its SurePress range of digital label presses in the local market after a four-year break. The company has started its promotional activities including reaching out to customers to assess their requirements and showcasing how digital can support their existing setup.
Konica Minolta offered live demonstrations of the AccurioLabel 230 digital label machine along with the DPR digital die-cutting machine at Labelexpo India 2022. The company also showcased print samples of its upcoming press MGI JETvarnish 3D Web to be launched in early 2023.
Multitec displayed its S1 full servo press in an 8-colour 450mm configuration. The company also showcased new E4 press with twin servo technology and a full LED UV configuration.
During Labelexpo India, Polyart group launched two new sustainable substrates: r-Polyart synthetic paper and Fiberskin, a weather resistant paper. Applications for r-Polyart include industrial, VIP and prime labels and for Fibreskin the applications are outdoor tags, labels and signages.
Lucky Graphics conducted live demos of its innovative cost-efficient Pre-Press
Printing solutions at Labelexpo India. It showcased Cosmolight Waterwashable Flexo Plates QZ Series at its Stall No k -30 Hall No 5. Cosmolight by Toyobo was the show highlight by Lucky Graphics. It also presented its 3ES-PROIII-Water Flexo Machine, the inline machine produced for water-washed flexo plates.
DuPont Cyrel Solutions highlighted Cyrel Fast thermal plate-making technology for flexographic printing at its booth L20 in Hall 5 during the show. The company promoted the new DuPont Cyrel Lightning UV LED exposure optimized plates and demonstrated live flexo platemaking with the entire Cyrel Fast thermal workflow technology.
Popli Graphics introduced the Sitexco Label L10 Anilox Cleaning System. The laser system targets narrow web printers and gives unique benefits like cleaning times of 5 to 15
minutes with no water or chemicals needed and no waste produced. It was demonstrated live at the Labelexpo India show at the company’s Stall L- 30 Hall no 5. The awardwinning Sitexco technology comes from the house of TEG Technologies, Spain. “After two long and uncertain years, we were able to re-connect with our partners, peers and customers in-person and face to face. We would like to express thanks and gratitude for yet another world-class exhibition season that brings us back to innovating solutions together, experiencing state-of-art technology , meeting the brightest minds of the industry and most of all - watching the printing industry grow,” says Sanjeev Popli, Director at Popli Graphics.
VINSAK presented the Flexo Label Printer of the Year Awards alongside Nicola Lombardi Alberto Redaelli at the LMAI Awards Show 2022. Lombardi honoured the leading
convertors in India. LMAI hosted its label awards ceremony during the second night of Labelexpo India, 2022. VINSAK reported to have a wonderful time at Labelexpo, receiving numerous inquiries and having an excellent footfall.
Pulisi displayed AOBEAD digital press model DPIM330 for the first time after recent global launch in Korea and USA and China, its home country.
Manufacturer of release coatings and adhesive films for the pressure-sensitive industry Dow launched SL 184 SYL-OFF SL 184 coating at Labelexpo India 2022 at its stand E3.
UV curing systems manufacturer GEW highlighted how UV LED technology enables narrow web printers to make energy savings and reduce their carbon footprint.
Within a few hours of the opening of the Labelexpo India 2022, Monotech SystemsJETSCI Global sold their ColorAQUA Hybrid to Wonderpac.
JETSCI Global ColorAQUA hybrid is a Mid-Level Label Printing Production Press that enables label printers to adopt digital workflow in label printing. ColorAQUA is loaded with attractive features like high definition 1600 dpi full-color CMYK waterbased inkjet printing. Based on Memjet Duraflex Inkjet printhead, the solution is equipped with Pre inkjet flexo for water-based primers /coating/white and post inkjet flexo with Water Based/ UV curable coatings and movable cold foil station. The machine is especially suited for Pharma jobs and
is evenly capable of producing flawless flexibles for food-grade applications. The Print quality is unmatchable at 1600 dpi where customers can print very sharp micro text and high-quality images.
During the launch of the machine at Labelexpo India, Mr. Trilok Mittal and
Minakshi Mittal of Wonderpac saw the machine live and had no two thoughts about the digital production press of their choice which they were looking for. They immediately booked the ColorAQUA Hybrid on the spot after discussing it with the Monotech-JETSCI team present at the show.
academi.a participation at the Labelexpo India 2022 has been successful. “We have been well-received by the industry and established ourselves as partners of some of the best in the business,” says Namah Raval, COO, academi a. The partnerships include – Harper, Troika Systems, Flexo Concepts, AlphaSonics, ALE and Keencut.
“It was great meeting the industry under one roof and seeing new innovations that will further the label market,” adds Namah. Some of our academi a. new additions are Polymount Self Adhesive Sleeves, Troika FlexoCAM and Keencut Flexo Plate Cutter.
academi a. has also started dealing in Etirama and received a great interest for the same. “We expect an Etirama machine installation in 2023,” says Namah.
and many more.
We also generated a very good amount of inquiries which we are confident in converting to business,” shares Selvaraj Venkatesh, Newgen Printronics.
Newgen Printronics is one of the leading providers of machineries and equipment pertaining to labels and packaging segments. Newgen Printronics provides highly competitive, fast and professional services to match the specific requirements of clients across a multitude of verticals. With a collective experience of over 90 + years in
the industry, Newgen Printronics facilitates services in Narrow Web & Wide web Flexo press, Narrow web digital press, pre-press hardware and software for Flexo and offset applications, sheet fed offset, web offset, signage and POP applications.
It was a great show for Newgen Printronics at LabelExpo India 2022 wherein they not only met customers and visitors from across the country and overseas but also presented the latest solutions from their stable.
Many deals have been reported finalized by Newgen Printronics during the show. All of their showcased products and solutions generated enthusiastic visitor interest. They finalized deals for their Durst Industrial UV Inkjet digital press, Polly Automatics, Packers
Industry Voices on the 8th drupa Global Trends Report.
The 8th drupa Global Trends Report has now been available for a month. This is the first edition since the survey 2019, with industry experts from manufacturers, suppliers and print service providers worldwide contributing to the otherwise annual report. Anyone who wants to gain insights into technology trends, market developments, investment plans is well served by our Global Trends Report. For this edition, it can be said that the global print industry is recovering from the effects of the pandemic and that confidence levels are recovering across the globe as economic momentum builds post-Covid, but that major socio-economic challenges lie ahead for all.
But what does the printing industry think about our 8th Global Trends Report? Is it worth investing in the report to get access to insights and relevant market developments? We have collected some expert comments for you.
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- François Martin, Marketing & Communication, BOBST
“The relevant content, layout and graphs of drupa Global Trends Report are an effective way to get, in a short amount of time, the pulse of the industry. Accessing printers and converters data across all regions of the world is a great addition to analyst’s reports and social media posts. Information requires diversity and drupa reports contribute to it.” -
“Our industry thrives not only on technology, but above all on people” - Sandra Küchler, Chief Editor, Druck & Medien Magazin
“The drupa Global Trends Report provides a comprehensive orientation for the industry. Taking stock of the situation after the toughest years of the Corona pandemic is elementarily important in order to obtain an up-to-date picture of the printing industry. I was impressed by the fact that printers worldwide now assess their situation as being even better than before the pandemic. This shows how resilient the printing industry is and how innovative it is. The current challenges posed by the war in Ukraine are
also reflected in the drupa Global Trends Report, including increased costs for materials and energy. However, the report also shows that print shops are successful if they plan ahead and strategically. This includes investing in machinery and in employees. After all, our industry thrives not only on technology, but above all on people.”
“The 8th drupa Global Trends Report again lives up to its reputation as a guiding force for the print industry” - Jacob George, PRESSIdeas, India.
“It’s very encouraging that the industry’s confidence levels are high and printers and suppliers report strong capital expenditure plans in the coming time. Packaging confidence drives growth for offset, flexo and finishing while digital boosts the segments of cut-sheet colour. Meanwhile, the web-toprint shows equally encouraging growth.
The point that print is still a central means of communication as confirmed by the world’s most comprehensive and precise report is indeed very promising. The 8th drupa Global Trends Report again lives up to its reputation as a guiding force for the print industry.”
“This is the time to invest and be prepared to grow” - Claudia Benelli, General Manager, Ferrarini & Benelli Srl
“Ferrarini & Benelli srl in Italy is a supplier working in the packaging market. We
produce corona and plasma surface treatment systems. The result of the report gives us a positive outlook for the future and makes us feeling part of the global market, as we recognize ourselves and our thoughts in the report results.
We are facing a very difficult and unprecedented period, due to the Covid pandemic, global supply chain difficulties, regional wars, rising inflation, labour shortage and climate change, as most of the companies in the world, as the report confirms. However, it is good to know that our resilience and optimism for the future is shared with most of the companies of the packaging market.
The report also confirmed our overlook of the packaging market especially in Asia and South America. Hopefully Europe will become more optimistic in the near future once the Russian-Ukraine war will finally get to an end. Regarding print technology in the packaging market, the report confirms our view and trust in the flexo technology. The report assesses flexo investment is a clear winner for packaging (39%) and gravure and hybrid offset/flexo/digital should not be overlooked for the same market (both 14%). This is the time to invest and be prepared to grow.”
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Soon to be launched MGI JETvarnish 3D Web gets highlighted at the show.
Konica Minolta offered live demonstrations of the AccurioLabel 230 digital label machine along with the DPR digital die-cutting machine at the recent Labelexpo India 2022.
The company also showcased print samples of its upcoming press MGI JETvarnish 3D Web to be launched in early 2023. The JETvarnish 3D Web allows printers of labels, sleeves, flexible packaging, or flexible cartons to apply a 100 percent digital finishing on rolls ranging from 100mm width to 420mm, on media previously printed in offset, flexo and digital. This equipment applies selective UV varnish and hot foil stamping, in 2D/3D, on all types of labels or light cardboard, using MGI inkjet technology. The selective UV varnish and the hot foil stamping adds sensory and tactile dimension to labels.
The 100 percent digital technology of the JETvarnish 3D Web applies these coatings in fixed or variable data to enable different hot foil patterns or selective varnish on each label/sleeve or packaging coated. On-the-fly registration, controlled by artificial intelligence (AIS Smartscanner), allows perfect registration of the varnish and the gilding,
by adapting their application to the defects observed in real time on the printed roll.
The implementation of JETvarnish 3D Web does not require any tooling, plate or cliché, and helps reducing costs of finishing and allows mass production, prototyping and versioning. Flexible packaging and heat-
shrinkable sleeves are key segments of the packaging world, in markets as varied as food, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and industry. MGI offers a range of digital printing and finishing presses, adapted to the different formats of packaging such as sleeve Shrink sleeves, tubes, flexible barrier packaging, pouches and bags.
On the occasion of Labelexpo India, Lombardi Converting Machinery S.p.A., in collaboration with VINSAK, launched a live streaming transcontinental link regarding demos for the midweb and the narrowweb. “Directly connected from our headquarters in Europe to the led wall in India, making our own the technology learned in recent years and inaugurating a new type of hybrid approach for trade fairs all over the world,” informed Nicola Lombardi, Marketing Manager at Lombardi Converting Machinery S.p.A. Manufacturer of flexographic printing machines for narrow web and mid web.
Lombardi: United we can make the differenceLombardi Studios, Service, Sales force and Partners all unite for exciting project.
Displays S1 full servo 8-colour press; showcases new E4 with twin servo technology.
Multitec displayed its S1 full servo press in an 8-colour 450mm configuration. The press is equipped with a combination of LED and UV dryers, a multi-layer coupon label kit, and new operator-friendly features.
The company also showcased its new E4 press with twin servo technology and a full LED UV configuration.
Amit Ahuja, CEO of Multitec, said: “This is an interesting launch for the market as it is a new concept of an economical press with the advantage of dual servo technology.”
QSR Slitter rewinder with 100 percent defect detection ran live at the show. All the machines on Multitec stand were on live demonstration. Live demonstrations of printing on thin substrates including 12 micron PET, 2-layer labels and features such as auto-registration were on display. The company also introduced several new features in its presses at the show.
With over 450 installations in more than 35 countries over the world, Multitec has been
serving the needs of label printers with innovative and cost-effective equipment.
Holostik highlights new security label products, Nano Optical Image OVDs, Optashield, Half Scratch QR Code and much more.
Nano Optical Image OVDs (optically variable devices) are secure and technologically advanced OVDs or security holograms. The master of these OVDs is shot at a resolution above 6,00,00 DPI. It can include nano text (up to 5 microns), nano images and microstructure.
Optashield, based on custom holographic technology, displays two different colours at two different viewing angles. It is among the most secure and convenient authentication device in the anti-counterfeit industry, the company said.
3D labels (printed OVDs) are embedded with aesthetic elements, designs and security features. 3D labels amplify a product’s visibility on the shelf and adds premium appeal to the brand.
Half Scratch QR Code comes with half
scratch layer over the QR code, preventing replication and tampering of the QR code. It can be embedded in both OVDs (holograms) and labels.
Paper Label with Holographic Strips are
secure and visually appealing paper labels with holographic strip transferred over it. The strip embedded with multiple security features offer safety of the product from tampering and counterfeiting.
Uflex showcases holography products and printing cylinders at Noida show.
UFlex Limited, multinational flexible packaging materials and solutions provider exhibited its wide range of holographic products and solutions and printing cylinders at LabelExpo India 2022.
Today, brand owners scout for product enhancements and customised solutions to enable their brands to stand out on retail shelves, prevent counterfeiting, and fulfill consumers’ demand for sustainable products, packaging and processes. At LabelExpo India 2022, the UFlex Holography business exhibited its product portfolio including registered foil stamping solutions, cold foil solutions, hybrid security labels, holographic sterling lens effects, and 3D optics labels. These products serve the dual purpose of brand enhancement and anticounterfeiting for a large number of brands across industries globally.
In addition, the UFlex Printing Cylinders business division also displayed its wide range of products and solutions including flexo plates, elastomer plates, and photopolymer plates. The UFlex Cylinders business division manufactures Flexo
KodakNX printing plates that are popular worldwide owing to its excellent print quality. Flexo KodakNX printing plates are the preferred choice for flexo printing on account of their laser square spot imaging technology. The print efficiencies and compatibility of these plates with sustainable inks (water-based inks) enable printers and brand owners to step closer to their sustainability goals, in addition to delivering supreme quality print impressions.
The Holography business of UFlex offers advanced anti-counterfeiting solutions with unique security features and brand enhancement features to its customers. Its client range includes pharmaceutical, automotive, FMCG, consumer electronics, F&B, textiles, and more. The business offers an array of holographic solutions to brand owners to help their brands stand out on retail shelves, distinguish their products from fake products, and authenticate legitimate transactions and returns - thus promoting safe business practices.
The Printing Cylinders Business of UFlex traverses the complete print life-cycle from
design to print and offers infallible printing consistency and eco-friendly products to flexible packaging, textiles, wood and steel industries. The printing cylinders business with its manufacturing facilities in Noida, Jammu and Sanand (Gujarat), offers high-quality printing cylinders, flexo plates and customer service. Its Noida facility is equipped with a fully automatic Robotic Laser Engraving line from Think Laboratory Japan, and a direct and indirect embossing line from Europe.
Focuses on software and hardware integration; enables businesses to better digitize, automate & connect.
The global developer of integrated software and hardware solutions demonstrated how its portfolio of hardware and software solutions enable businesses to better digitize, automate and connect to accelerate the goto-market process of packaged goods.
working, eradicate waste and optimize operational processes.”
Visitors to the recent Labelexpo India discovered how the latest Esko innovations deliver workflow improvements to boost both digital print productivity and operational efficiencies.
“Today’s challenging and volatile market conditions mean that label converters face tremendous pressures, with an evergrowing need for accuracy, consistency and efficiency,” said Karan Talwar, Esko Sales Director for South Asia. “We are excited to demonstrate our latest innovations, from our CDI Crystal XPS flexo platemaking solution through to our AVT print inspection technologies, so that visitors can see for themselves how Esko solutions empower label professionals to improve ways of
Karan said Esko showcased how automation in the flexo plate room can boost productivity and improve quality, while inline 100% print inspection minimizes waste and drives efficiency gains.
UV curing systems manufacturer GEW showcased its entire product range at Labelexpo India 2022.
Emphasizing its UV LED models, GEW highlighted how UV LED technology enables narrow web printers to make energy savings and reduce their carbon footprint.
GEW showed the latest UV LED curing system, AeroLED, at the forefront of its product range. Furthermore, visitors to the show saw AeroLED in operation on a working demonstration press. The AeroLED had attracted significant attention at Labelexpo Americas in September due to the energy savings offered to printers who upgrade to this system. GEW expects that most print companies will see 50-70 percent energy savings when moving from conventional UV to UV LED.
Energy savings achieved by switching to AeroLED come in two forms. Firstly, LEDs produce high UV dose at a fraction of the electrical power of conventional UV systems. Secondly, LEDs do not go into standby and are instant on/off, as required. Currently, UV arc systems are left on standby using approximately 20 percent power while jobs are changed; in comparison, LED can be switched off during this time. Over the
“Our software and hardware solutions combine to deliver the most effective, state-of-the-art workflow automation and quality inspection for label converters,” he said. “Thanks to cloud-based workflow automation, complete integration with MIS is possible throughout the entire prepress workflow. So now all processes are connected – from design, editing and colour accuracy through to customer feedback and approvals with WebCenter.”
At the heart of the Esko booth, the CDI 4835 and XPS Crystal 4260, in combination with the new Flexo Engine module, demonstrated how digitization in flexo production also boosts efficiency while delivering the best quality plates. “The CDI Crystal XPS excels in efficiency, reducing manual steps by 50% and errors by 50% resulting in less plate waste, alongside reducing operator time by as much as 73%,” he said. “Boosted by our Print Control Wizard software – which in the latest release now includes additional X-Rite
30,000-hour-plus life of an AeroLED lamp, this equates to significant energy savings.
A further benefit of AeroLED is its ArcLED compatibility. Customers can switch between the arc and LED curing on any station by utilizing the same fan and ducting formulation as GEW’s E2C system. Customers with E2C and GEW’s RHINO/RLT power supply platform can upgrade to LED by simply changing the cassettes and running a software upgrade.
In terms of design, AeroLED is a high-power system for full cure, printing, coating, and converting applications up to 60cm wide, with the air being extracted by a single centralized fan sited away from the press. There is no need for integrated fans or electronics in the individual lampheads, which eliminates the high-pitched noise and risk of failure that these bring. AeroLED uses GEW’s RHINO power supply and control range for ultimate reliability with Industry 4.0 approved, IoT Remote Monitoring as standard.
Robert Rae, managing director of sales atcolour profiling, reducing the number of print trials for press fingerprinting – the system produces plates that deliver the optimum print results.
“With every inch of printed substrate that ends up in the waste bin being an inch too many, print inspection solutions are also playing an increasingly important role for today’s labels businesses,” added Karan. “As more converters continue their digital transformation journey, print inspection with advanced process control, quality assurance and press control is helping drive waste down. This means print operators not only improve their overall print efficiency, but also enjoy a positive impact on the bottom line.”
Esko emphasized the benefit of automated processes by demonstrating its AVT Helios line at Labelexpo India. “A market-proven, automatic 100% inspection solution designed for labels and other narrow web printing applications, the Helios system
GEW, commented: “UV LED is no longer just a technology for the future. It has become an essential technology for the present day. This change has been driven by the recent and dramatic increases in global energy prices, creating an unprecedented demand for low-energy, sustainable LED solutions, and improved ink technology and availability. Technological advancement is leading to ever more efficient and cost-effective UV LED products, as is demonstrated by the introduction of AeroLED. The opportunities are huge, and we are convinced that LED will soon become the dominant technology in our narrow web market.”
automatically inspects the printed web for defects and imperfections, delivering exceptional quality results and eliminating customer rejections,” said Karan. “With more than 3,000 installations worldwide, Helios instantly identifies defects on labels as soon as they occur, reducing waste, boosting performance, and delivering 100% quality assurance. We showed Labelexpo India visitors just how fast and effective the system is.
“Esko has developed full end-to-end workflow solutions for the digital printing of labels, from ideation all the way through to inspection,” added Karan. “Adopting these integrated hardware and software solutions serves to digitize, automate and connect workflows, systems and processes in label businesses, delivering the clearest tangible benefit in meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow.”
Established in 1990, UV Graphics Technologies is located at Noida. Initially manufacturing and supplying UV curing technology, the company has extended its product portfolio to include an extensive range of label and package printing technology from plate mounters to die cutters and slitters to flexo and rotogravure presses, and many more. Today the company is seen as a full-service supplier to the industry both in India and around the world and its 6,000sq/m facility is well stocked with machines and spare parts that can be delivered quickly in response to customer demand.
Founder and Managing Director Abhay Datta, and Sales Director Anand Bhiwandkar are proud of the company’s achievements. UV Graphics equipment represents some of the top manufacturers from Europe, North America, and Asia and the company is an accredited OEM supplier to the industry. One of its most recent associations is with the Danish pioneer of surface treatment, Vetaphone. Since inventing the corona process in 1951, Vetaphone has continued to lead the development of surface treatment technology for all the non-absorbent substrates that make up today’s label and flexible packaging industries.
KD Sahni from Weldon Celloplast, which represents Vetaphone in India, takes up the story: “I visited UV Graphics in April 2022 with Holger Selenka, who is Vetaphone’s Sales Manager for Asia, and explained the background to the company and its
technology to Mr Datta. Following our meeting and further discussions, Mr Datta was able to see why Vetaphone corona treaters are the best on the market.”
What impressed Mr Datta most was the control of the corona unit that allows the press to be run slowly or quickly without any loss of performance from the treater. This is especially important when running thin film at slow speed because it can easily burn. He commented: “Our customers typically run BOPP and other unsupported films and foils, so to be able to fit Vetaphone’s high-quality corona treaters on our presses
Dow launches its SL 184 SYL-OFF SL 184 coating at Labelexpo India.
Manufacturer of release coatings and adhesive films for the pressure-sensitive industry Dow launched SL 184 SYL-OFF SL 184 coating at Labelexpo India 2022. A key focus for Dow’s pressure-sensitive market involves delivering silicone-based solutions that meet customer needs by optimizing performance, and improving efficiency across a variety of applications.
The company also promoted SYL-OFF EM 7978 food release coating, SYL-OFF SL
351 hygiene release coating, DOWSIL 2014 adhesive solventless PSA, DOWSIL 7651 and
gives both parties a real advantage over the competition.” Mr Datta also said that he is impressed with Vetaphone’s short delivery times and the quick and cost-effective supply of spare parts.
Speaking for Vetaphone, Holger Selenka concluded: “We are delighted to have UV Graphics as one of our new OEMs and are looking forward to developing our partnership with them and their customers in the future. They have a good reputation in the market, so the Vetaphone brand will be a valuable addition to their portfolio, especially as they expand into wide-web press production.”
Launches hybrid press Ultraflex Dominator at Labelexpo India.
UV Graphic Technologies and Domino partnered to launch a new hybrid press at Labelexpo India 2022. At the UV Graphic Technologies booth, the companies launched the Ultraflex Dominator hybrid press developed in association with Domino. The press consists of four flexo print stations, a Domino N600i 7-color engine. The digital unit on display was followed by a Domino K600i for variable data or variable varnish, flexo stations with semi-rotary die-cutting units. Converters can add an optional laser die-cutting unit.
“Customers can really get the best of both worlds,” said Ajay Raorane, VP of sales at Domino Digital Printing, India. “They can get all the benefits of digital printing, plus the embellishment capabilities of flexo.”
UV Graphic Technologies launched its Ultraflex Pony FB at the Labelexpo show. It
is a fast flat bed hot stamping and diecutting press with a speed of 22,000 SPM (strokes per minute) or 165m/min. The press demonstrated its capabilities of embossing, die cutting and combination hot foil stamping and embossing during the exhibition.
Also showcased at Labelexpo was their Ultraflex UFO 450 8-colour flexo press 8-colour full LED, twin servo film and label press with corona treater, web cleaner, de lam, re lam, turn bar, peel and seal, cold foil and extended content label printing.
Cosmo First Limited declared its financial results for the quarter ended Sept 2022.
currencies against US dollar particularly in Japan and Korea.
BOPET line was commissioned two days before the end of Q2. Despite drop in this quarter earnings, Cosmo’s financials remain strong with annualized ROCE and ROE at 25% and 32% respectively.
Commenting on Company’s performance Mr. Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO, Cosmo First
Ltd. said, “In films business, we have recently developed some unique products which will support specialty sales growth. Our Specialty Chemicals business doubled its revenue YOY.”
Founded by Mr. Ashok Jaipuria in 1981, Cosmo First is a specialty films specialist with strong portfolio of solutions in the specialty chemicals (Masterbatches, Adhesive, Coating & Textile chemicals).
Cosmo First, declaring its financial results for the quarter ended Sept 2022 announced that commissioning of several new production lines in India within a short span coupled with subdued order flow from overseas customers (geo-political crisis, supply chain corrections, and currency fluctuations) led to disruption of overall demand supply scenario as well as the margins. Impact on Cosmo was minimal as its strong portfolio of speciality films wasn’t prone to competitive pressures.
Margins were also under pressure in the overseas subsidiaries due to increase in raw material costs, weakening of foreign
The AccurioPrint C4065 from Konica Minolta is chosen by the firm for reliability, robustness, colour consistency and after-sales support.
Angamaly-based MM Graphics Digital Press started in July 2012 with conventional offset & digital jobs. The printing firm recently invested in Konica Minolta’s latest model Accurio Print C4065. The machine got installed in Sept 2022. Already running a Xerox Work Center and Riso Duplicator, Mr. Martin –Proprietor of MM Graphics Digital Press has opted for Konica Minolta for its reliability, robustness, colour consistency, and after-sales support.
Martin started his MM Graphics Digital Press journey around 10 years ago in July 2012 with conventional offset & mono digital jobs. “It has been an adventurous ride with several victories and a few hiccups,” he remembers. Today, they are proud to have 100+ customers based in Ernakulam & Thrissur regions. Other than projects or big orders, the firm caters to a variety of commercial jobs. “For most of the latter versions of the jobs, we operate Xerox Work Center and Riso Duplicator,” discloses Martin.
“With the help of AccurioPrint C4065, we are able to fulfill all customer requests with accurate designs, colours, and consistency. It is something that helps our business to create an assertive position in the market.” – Martin, Propreitor, MM Graphics Digital Press.
Notes :
> The AccurioPrint C4065 is an all-in-one print factor, says MM Graphics’ Mr. Martin.
> The firm gets better returns in form of improved quality of business operations, increased number of projects, and happy customers.
> AccurioPrint C4065 – 71 & 66 A4 impressions per minute, intelligent automation, outstanding image quality and print application diversity.
“The AccurioPrint C4065 is an all-in-one print factory that has enabled my business to flourish,” says Mr. Martin. “With the help of the machine’s intelligent automation, outstanding image quality, and print application diversity, today, my firm can deliver higher quality prints in less time and costs,” he adds.
MM Graphics Digital Press was outsourcing its prints earlier. But, with the expanding of their business, AccurioPrint C4065 was the first option Martin considered investing in. “We say investment because of our prior experience with Konica Minolta. Additionally, we feel that we are getting better returns in form of improved quality of business operations, increased number of projects, and lastly, happy customers,” simplifies Martin.
“We are yet to explore the commercial, packaging and special media applications. And we think that AccurioPrint C4065 is going to be a perfect fit for all these kinds of jobs,” he says, portraying the target segments for his new AccurioPrint.
Martin has opted for the standard model of AccuiroPrint C4065, which comes with a scanner, large Unit paper deck & multi bypass.
Sharing the story behind the AccurioPrint C4065 installation, he reveals that he first came to know about the machine owing to his KPA association. “I’m an active member of Kerala Printers Association (KPA) and the majority of the members have Konica
Minolta engines in their P P Digital Print machines. They used to share the benefits of having Konica Minolta Machines. All these, paired with my decision to stop outsourcing printing jobs, led me to AccurioPrint C4065. It prints at 71 & 66 A4 impressions per minute respectively and offers the flexibility of twosided printing on sheets up to 34” long with an improved resolution of 2400 dpi. It is just the beginning, there is a lot more that this machine offers,” he says.
Speaking about Konica Minolta support, he comments, “We are delighted to have purchased a Konica Minolta machine. They provide superb support from both the sales & service team. They give response to every query/issue spontaneously, which is admirable.”
Martin is very happy with his new Accurio Print C4065. He is full of praises for the new machine, “The AccurioPrint C4065
provides magnificent image quality with 3600 (equivalent) x2400 dpi resolution and prints duplex sheets up to 34” and 51”. It supports texture, non-tearable media, PVC stickers, envelopes, and other special media. With the help of this machine, we can also explore the wedding card and packaging industries in the coming times, if we further plan to venture out.”
One of the best features of this machine is low wastage with low run productions. The Simitri HD (High Definition) allows the machine to provide consistency with low power consumption and long-lasting spares are ideal for entry-level PP machines.
The machine opens new avenues for both MM Graphics as well as their customers.
“Today’s customers come up with specific and unique requests. And with the help of AccurioPrint C4065, we are able to fulfill all their requests with accurate designs, colours,
Ludhiana-based Foil Printers which is an award-winning commercial printer recognized and acknowledged for its printing and designing excellence has upgraded their business portfolio with the adoption of RICOH PRO C5310S Digital Production Press from Monotech Systems.
Established in the year 1978 with a meager investment in a used hand-platen printing machine, Foil Printers is a brainchild of the industry veteran Prof Kamal Chopra, who is now joined by his two sons—Sudhir Chopra and Dalip Chopra.
“When we were in pursuit of an advanced and versatile digital press to boost our short-run production in terms of quality and volume, it was Monotech Systems that came in our mind in the first place. One can pick up a RICOH press from the other distributor, but the service and after-sales support you receive from Monotech Systems is incomparable,” said Dalip Chopra, Production Manager, Foil Printers.
The company boasts of a state-of-the-art world-class production facility of 12,000 sq ft, equipped with a full portfolio conventional
and consistency. It is something that helps our business to create an assertive position in the market,” foresees Martin.
“Reliability is the word that defines Konica Minolta and its products. Businesses that are planning to expand their operations, may find Konica Minolta, their products and employees helpful. As a representative of Kerala Printers Association (KPA) I’ll definitely recommend Konica Minolta for their digital print solutions,” recommends Martin.
“We would like to thank Mr Martin & MM Graphics digital press for giving us an opportunity to serve his business with our product & services. The key factor for this account acquisition is feedback from our existing KM engine users,” comments Mr. Katsuhisa Asari, Managing Director, Konica Minolta India.
and ultra-modern equipment of prepress, press and post-press machines for letterpress printing, colour offset printing, thermography, UV printing, silk screen printing, hot foil stamping, digital and variable data printing.
Foil Printers offers complete solutions—right from designing, printing and up to finishing— all under one roof. “Our one-stop approach to offer comprehensive printing solutions has enabled us to deliver quality prints in the most cost-effective manner. In this, we have adopted the RICOH Pro C5310S from Monotech Systems, which is indeed a powerhouse with a small footprint. We invest in this advanced digital press for an overall enhancement in our quality print production,” mentioned Dalip.
He continued, “Our first impression of the RICOH Pro C5310S was that this compact digital press is capable for delivering exceptional imaging in a range of finishing options. In fact, this press defies the general saying good things don’t come in small packages.” RICOH Pro C5310S comes in a surprisingly small package yet delivering a big performance. Designed in a perfect
manner with advanced features, this colour production digital press is a trusted companion to any business engaging in professional printing in faster speeds. It can run up to 80 ppm, up to 360 GSM duplex, handling up to 13x19.2-inch paper size in high-end finishing mode.
Success story of a business is all about delighting the clients. It means that highquality and high-speed print outputs always allow printing companies to exceed expectations of their clients. This is what Foil Printers has garnered to pull extra attention of their customers towards the graphics which are churned on the company’s newly installed RICOH Pro C5310S digital press with extraordinarily vibrant colours and pristine image quality. After all, Dalip conclusively said that all is well and possible with constant help and support from Monotech Systems.
The imagePRESS C10010VP sets new standards in productivity, with enhanced automation and extensive media-handling capabilities.
M/S Padmaja Graphics is over a 3 decade company providing Commercial, Digital & Wide-Format printing services to the industry since 1991 with its state-of-the-art infrastructure housing Konica Minolta, HP Latex, and Kip 860.
The Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh based company is led by Mr. V. Chandra Sekhar. Their latest addition is a Canon imagePRESS C10010VP. “We have added the latest Canon press because of its impeccable Print Quality,” says Chandra Sekhar.
“The front & Back registration of Canon imagePRESS C10010VP is better than any Competition model. Since there is no higher end Canon machine in nearby towns, we wanted to have the advantage of being able to provide our customers with the Canon India’s quality output,” adds Chandra Sekhar.
“Quality matters more than Quantity!” he declares.
Built on a proven and reliable technology platform with enhanced automation and extensive media-handling capabilities, the imagePRESS C10010VP sets new standards in productivity, application diversity and quality. It’s the solution for high volume print environments that strive to achieve more. Key attractions include features:
• Optimum productivity across an extensive media range up to 400g/m²
• Speeds up to 100 pages per minute even on long run or mixed media jobs
• Outstanding colour quality from first to last print
• Produce a wide range of high-quality applications media between 60g/m² –400g/m²
• Support long-sheets up to 1 300mm
• Outstanding colour quality with the in-built R-VCSEL technology, Multi D.A.T colour adjustment and versatile screen patterns. Achieve A+ quality and colour consistency on every page of every run
Customers can meet the tightest deadlines with uninterrupted high-speed, high-quality print all day, every day from the imagePRESS
C10010VP. They can maintain maximum productivity even with mixed media, thanks to its Dual Fixing Unit, and achieve 24/7 production with the optional High Capacity Stacker that enables unloading and reloading during a print run. They can produce a wide range of high-quality applications with the ability to handle paper weights between 60g/m² and 400g/m² , synthetic media and long-sheets up to 1300 mm. Moreover, with its R-VCSEL technology, Multi D.A.T colour adjustment and versatile screen patterns the imagePRESS C10010VP is capable of achieving A+ quality and colour consistency on every page of every run.
Design’N’Buy showcases web to print solutions at the Printing United 2022.
Design’N’Buy, provider of top-notch webto-print solutions and services has achieved another milestone by launching DesignO, an API-driven design tool on OpenCart platform. The tool has already been successfully integration with Shopify, BigCommerce and WooCommerce.
The tool brought positive results for Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce-powered online stores after their integration with DesignO. Design’N’Buy decided to roll it down for OpenCart store to enable them to get the most benefits out of the solution.
Nidhi Agrawal, founder of Design’N’Buy says, “We were sceptical about the response initially and hence launched the DesignO with minimal abilities and integrated it with only a few platforms. After receiving demands from store owners running their store on other platforms like OpenCart, we understood that our DesignO is a hit among print providers and that it has a long way to go.”
Launched late last year, DesignO is an impressive API-driven online graphic designer tool made to serve businesses of all nature i.e., B2B and B2C, and sizes i.e. small, medium, or large. The web-to-print solution suits both, newcomers as well as established stores. The solution is packed with features that enable stores to upgrade and escalate their online presence.
DesignO, apart from being a handy addition for eCommerce businesses as a design tool, also comes with dynamic admin panel, excellent centralized order and print management capabilities which
make it a user friendly and efficient store manager. Various built-in provisions for work automation make the selling and store management seamless and hassle-free. The intuitive studio makes printing and selling customizable products online a child’s play for users.
“The DesignO has been designed to eliminate intricate installation process as well as tech expertise to configure. It is compatible with almost all eCommerce platforms. With a single click, customers can get it going without any technical assistance,” says Agrawal.
OpenCart store owners simply have to install DesignO Opencart extension in their existing store and add their products in DesignO by entering each SKU individually. Customers can then customize and enable the “Customize” button which will be visible on each product page, using which customers can just click to create personalized designs and place orders.
DesignO offers features like multi-store, multi-lingual and multi-currency support, a robust design studio with a Canva-like
interface for desktop users, and an applike interface for mobile users. Moreover, it offers pre-loaded library of clipart and fonts, easy to use editable design template builder with full control to define editable and non-editable elements in the artwork, access to the DesignO back-end panel from within Magento or in full-screen mode. “DesignO offers comprehensive job monitoring and management from pre-press to ready-fordelivery; live job dashboard and job calendar for on-time delivery; automatic management of sending timely emails or push notifications to end-customers and team members and a lot more,” says Agrawal.
DesignO targets a wide application range from packaging to photo printing to book publishing, marketing, promotional products and various needs of educational institutions and universities. The product range can be anything from banners to signs, labels to stickers, social media creatives, corrugation to cards, digital graphics and more.
The company offers a free 14-day trial of DesignO before purchasing it.
Engineering the future – 80 years of innovation for BOBST folder-gluers.
In 1942, BOBST delivered the first folder-gluer, the PCR 382, to clients in Switzerland and France. Back in the day, the PCR 382 made it possible to achieve consistently high box quality on an industrial scale. Together with the brand-new BOBST AP900 diecutter, it created a complete converting line for folding carton boxes. Today, many of the customers who invested in the first folder-gluers on the market are still working with BOBST equipment.
Speed has become a key factor
Säuberlin & Pfeiffer SA member of the Autajon group based in Châtel-St-Denis, Switzerland, is one of those customers. Although the company is equipped with the latest generation of BOBST folder-gluers, the business owns an earlier PCR 382, which is still used to this day.
Säuberlin & Pfeiffer has to deal with the fact that orders have become smaller and more frequent, putting focus on faster and shorter job runs.
For the Head of Säuberlin & Pfeiffer, being equipped with operator-friendly machines which are highly automated and allow to cut down changeover times, is therefore essential. “Efficiency is key and reducing setup times is and will be an essential factor in staying competitive,” he concludes.
The need for machines you can count on is also a topic which comes up when talking to Carlos Labori, CEO of Envase Gràfico Industrial SA (EGISA), based in Barcelona.
“We could always rely on the precision of our BOBST folder-gluers, but the level of automation on the newer generation of machines has made the job for the operators much easier.” – Mario Gambera, Production Manager in the Dogliani Plant
Key Notes :
> In 1942, BOBST delivered the first folder-gluer PCR 382.
> The company celebrates a historic eight decades of its progress and development.
> Many of the customers who invested in the first folder-gluers on the market are still working with BOBST equipment.
Asked why Säuberlin & Pfeiffer has remained a loyal BOBST customer, the Head of the company says: “We appreciate the stability and reliability of BOBST machines, and they are extremely easy to operate.”
Even with one of the very first folder-gluers still in use, for him, there is no comparison with today’s machines. “Setting up the PCR 382 is worlds apart from the setup of a modern folder-gluer”, he says.
Changeovers have become a crucial stage in packaging production. In addition to delivering the quality and consistency that customers expect,
The company was one of the first in Spain to invest in a BOBST folder-gluer in the 1960s. Their PCR 800 has since been replaced with newer BOBST technology, and EGISA still partners with BOBST to this day.
“Of their many great qualities, we particularly appreciate their reliability, durability and modularity,” says Carlos Labori. Specialized in high-end packaging for prestigious brands, precision is a must. “Folding-gluing is at the end of the long process of designing and creating a box, and the moment when potential faults of previous production stages come to light” says Labori.
This stage of the production line is therefore essential and contributes an important part to his company’s target to add maximum value to each box. With limited space available and raising customer’s expectations, EGISA makes great use of the high level of automation and increased productivity and accuracy of the latest BOBST folder-gluers.
Although the basic folding-gluing process has not been greatly changed over all these years, there has been a huge development in the efficiency and precision of the machines. Labori adds that “BOBST machines show that quality and productivity are not mutually exclusive”. He is confident that his company will continue this long-standing relationship with BOBST, because, Labori says, “after acquiring a machine, we can always count on local Services to give us support when we need it – even if that means having a spare part delivered by taxi”.
In 1963, BOBST expanded its folder-gluer portfolio, introducing the first machine for processing corrugated board boxes, the DYNAMIC 130. This was the beginning of the development of a portfolio dedicated to corrugated and litho-laminated converting. Italian packaging converter, Fag Artigrafiche Spa, bought a DOMINO 145 in 1999 to improve the company’s gluing capacities. The very same DOMINO 145 is still used today, but Fag has since completed the machine park with several other folder-gluers.
In regard to the machine evolution, Mario Gambera, Production Manager in the Dogliani Plant, says “We could always rely on the precision of our BOBST folder-gluers, but the level of automation on the newer generation of machines has made the job for the operators much easier.”
The company owns two MASTERFOLD 230, one of which is equipped with the brand-new SPEEDPACK automatic packer, allowing the machine to run at maximum speed of up to 250 m/min and use the full potential of the folding-gluing line.
Indeed, for Mario Gambera “the mechanization of the process pre- and post-machine is, and will remain, key to further increase the productivity and the quality of the final product.” He is aligned with the BOBST vision, considering the digital connection of machines and people in the production process as an important step towards the future of converting.
“Productivity, quality and versatility are the main characteristics of our folding-gluing department and over the years, BOBST has helped us to achieve this target with innovation and service” concludes Gambera.
“We are very proud of what we achieved in those last 80 years” says Pierre Binggeli, Head of Product Line Folder-gluers at BOBST. Pierre has been with the company for over 20 years and witnessed important evolutions.
He says: “The human element will always be an important factor in the folding-gluing process, but today’s machines are much more productive, precise and flexible, while offering an ever-increasing level of automation, ease of use and operator security.”
Having added different devices, modules and peripherals to the folder-gluers over the years, almost every machine delivered is different, matching the customer’s particular needs. Today, the most recent machine developments also include the digitalization and connectivity needed to allow customers to shift into Industry 4.0.
As Pierre puts it: “Although BOBST is celebrating the 80th anniversary of foldergluers today, we are fully focused on what lies ahead and committed to the 4 pillars of the BOBST vision: connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability. Today’s economic and ecological challenges are huge. But we are determined to continue to innovate, to stay ahead of the curve and engineer the future of the packaging industry.”
Mudrika Labels of Mumbai buy their second Synchroline 430 press from Vinsak.
VINSAK, the exclusive distributor of Lombardi presses in the Region, has announced the successful factory acceptance of a second Lombardi Synchroline 430 press at Mudrika Labels in Mumbai.
Mudrika Labels, a company with an experience of 25 productive years in the printing technology, started its operation on a very modest scale with simple manually operated machine. Today the company has become a name synonymous with accuracy, speed and quality. More than 400 skilled & professional employees drive the growth of the organization.
Mudrika believes in “The Label of Excellence. Trust you can feel. Quality you can experience”. It invests in the latest technology as well as in its people. They create art with a scientific approach and with the top-notch technology. Mudrika believes that a label creates a product’s first impression and is a key factor in a consumers’ decision-making process.
“This is our second flexo press purchase within a short span of 3 years, and our repeat business with the Vinsak/Lombardi team proves our satisfaction with the team’s authenticity and commitment,” says Manish Desai, Director, Mudrika Group. “Working with Vinsak on previous projects has resulted in good success and we are happy with the
technical services and application support provided by the Vinsak/Lombardi team. We look forward to future technical developments with Vinsak for our specialized functional label products,” he adds.
Vinsak proposed a Lombardi Synchroline 430 mm wide 8 colour Flexo press including options such as double hot air tunnel, cold foil, and turn bars to meet the client’s diverse needs in special production films, IML production, and especially with its maximum repeat of 1000mm, giving Mudrika a unique advantage in accessing niche markets.
Tarsus Group, organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series, has announced that Labelexpo Asia 2022 will be postponed until 2023. Labelexpo Asia will now take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in China on 5-8 December 2023.
Commented Labelexpo Asia show director Kevin Liu, “Unfortunately due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID and further uncertainty about events opening up in Shanghai, we have reluctantly decided to postpone the show until next year.”
Labelexpo Global Series portfolio director Jade Grace added, “China is a key
global market for label and package print technology, and Labelexpo Asia in Shanghai remains our most important event in this region. We look forward to returning in even greater strength in 2023.”
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Lombardi Converting Machinery S.p.A. is a 30-year-old Italian company and is known for production and distribution, narrow web and wide web flexographic in-line presses. With this new installation, India alone has 60+ Machines installed in the last 6 years. All over, Lombardi has installed 500+ In Line Flexo presses globally with about 140 being sold in the Vinsak territories. Lombardi has also recently launched its I2 series of Mid and wide web in line Flexo presses for flexible packaging.
The last edition of Labelexpo Asia in 2019 attracted over 23,000 visitors from 90 countries, making it the second biggest visitor event in the Labelexpo Global Series calendar.
Offline proofing and inspection system eliminates pre-press and pressroom defect issues to ensure accuracy.
help its customers execute brand protection and enhancement strategies.
Kumar Labels, one of the suppliers of labels has invested in Guardian OLP Offline Proofing and Inspection system from Baldwin. The latest installation from Baldwin Technology’s Vision Systems division is aimed at improving the company’s processes to reduce waste, cost and production time and enhance quality.
Located in a state-of-the-art 20,000-sq.ft. facility in Greater Noida, Kumar Labels has been providing high-quality paper board packaging to customers across regions. The company was started in 1964 by Manmohan Kumar Bhargava. In 2007, Anuj Bhargava founded Kumar Labels to provide consistent label quality, quick delivery and reasonable prices. Its roster of high-profile customers includes some of the world’s top brands, such as Nestle, 3M and Bausch and Lomb.
The printer offers a broad portfolio of products ranging from holograms, labels and stamping foils, to security inks, multiple layer labels, and a variety of printing techniques to
Baldwin Technology’s Guardian OLP system verifies that the files used for production—or the beginning-of-run press samples—match the customer-approved master file 100%. By comparing pre-press files or scanned press samples to the customer-approved original in a matter of seconds, advanced software automatically locates and highlights even the smallest of differences in print quality.
The system can compare one-up electronic files or scans to multi-up electronic files or scans, and instantly detect printing defects such as missing or extra print, pre-press errors, plate defects and color variations.
“We had underestimated the need of automating a first print verification system,” said Kumar Labels managing director Anuj Bhargava. “Post installation of this device, we have been able to pre-detect even small defects before the print commences. Moreover, as a new practice, we now inspect a sheet from every roll to verify the print quality. This has further reduced the load on our final inspection machines further in the process. I highly recommend the label fraternity to adopt this technology. Moreover, Baldwin’s service support has been
impeccable. We look forward to adding these devices to our Goa and Indore units too.”
Raj Rana, Regional Sales Manager for Baldwin Vision Systems, added that implementation of the Guardian OLP system at Kumar Label follows successful installations at Shriram Veritech Solutions and Pragati Graphics Pvt. Ltd. The Indian print market is taking notice of the productivity gains and waste savings being realized by some of the region’s most prestigious and technology-driven print facilities.”
The Vision Systems business unit of Baldwin Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s leading innovator of advanced colour and inspection technology for the printing industry. Baldwin Vision Systems sells its automated control systems in more than 100 countries, and maintains a worldwide network of sales and service operations.
Lalit Kumar Sharma, Shriram Veritech Manager, comments: “We were looking to eliminate issues with missing and broken text and colo r variations that can result in wasted time and materials. As we looked at different technology options, we chose the Guardian OLP because it is easy to operate, and was very effective at resolving these print issues. It is a fantastic system, and has added to our profitability through waste reduction and improved print quality. Our customers are happy because we have improved our inspection capabilities while at the same time reducing our inspection time—saving downtime on our printing lines.”
Makes it easier to digitize, automate and connect to overcome today’s packaging business challenges.
With today’s brands and packaging suppliers facing a catalog of potentially crippling challenges, Esko has developed its latest software innovations specifically to make it easier for people and processes to connect, to automate operations and to drive operational improvements.
“From the energy crisis and the erosion of margins to material shortages and labor and skills deficits, we know there are many significant challenges for businesses today,” said Jan De Roeck, Esko Director of Marketing, Industry Relations and Strategy. “The role of technology and innovation is key in surmounting these challenges. It is now imperative that companies review their current business operations and identify areas where they can make meaningful improvements and drive operational efficiencies in order that they not only survive but thrive.”
It is in this climate that Esko has developed its software version 22.11, bringing to market new technological developments that will advance the industry, helping businesses form a foundation to identify waste, mitigate risk and optimize opportunity while preparing for the predicted megatrends of 2023.
Esko Release 22.11 includes a host of new features, including:
Dynamic Subscriptions - a new, cloud-based licensing model for on-premise applications that simplifies global management and distribution of licenses across all sites
ArtPro+ GMG OpenColor Connector –enabling smarter working with simplified color management across systems, with stateof-the-art visualization and automation tools bringing new levels of color predictability and efficiency across the workflow
Greater flexo automation – with new PlateID automatic placement and the introduction of nested merging in Flexo Engine, delivering more automation and improved efficiency in the plate room
Automated workflow improvements – new
multi-MIS support in Automation Engine SaaS and new configuration tools in WebCenter to improve user experience
Automated Packshots – create hyper-realistic packaging images that are perfectly rendered for your clients’ use with easy-to-use design and 3D tools
New FEFCO standards as parametric tools in ArtiosCAD – Esko is the first to bring to market the new FEFCO (the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) design style standards as parametric tools, in its structural design software
WebCenter – enhanced usability features to improve ease of use and maximize productivity and efficiency
Integrated Tilia Labs Artificial Intelligence –leverage Artificial Intelligence through Esko Automation Engine; rethink the planning and imposition process and unlock productivity improvements with a seamless interface between prepress data and production data.
“Our key focus with this latest software release is to deliver technology that makes it easier for packaging companies to connect its people and processes, to access data, automate operations and to drive operational efficiency,” said Jan. “Our new Dynamic Subscriptions, for example, are assigned to a group of individuals, rather than one single user. When logging on, each user - wherever they may be based - is simply assigned an available license, provided there are licenses available in the group. When the user ends their session, this license is immediately released back to the group, enabling continuous, uninterrupted access and potentially 24/7 operation without the excessive costs of individual licenses for all.
“Similarly, we know the manual reseparation of images and artwork to match brands’ color accuracy demands can be a laborious and error-prone process,” said Jan. “By automating the reseparation using GMG OpenColor technology - via the new unique integration with Esko ArtPro+ in software
version 22.11 - prepress professionals can now accurately visualize color in beforeand-after states and assess color deviations on-screen with precise Delta E readouts.”
Following the recent acquisition of Tilia Labs, Esko is also delivering on the need of brand owners and converters to connect and integrate the entire value chain through upstream digitalization. “Tilia Labs’ tilia Phoenix solution has now been integrated with Esko Automation Engine,” said Jan. “Featuring intelligent algorithms for sheet layout, estimation and planning, this underlines our commitment to delivering integrated software and hardware solutions that accelerate the go-to-market process for consumer packaged goods. We are filling the gap between converters and brand owners by providing tools to help the converters do the job better, faster and more efficiently.”
The new Esko Release 22.11 is available for all Esko software customers from November 9th, before a live webinar event on 22nd November examines the new features in depth. “We will take a detailed look at the megatrends set to land in 2023, the issues the industry is likely to face and the challenges and opportunities these will present to businesses,” he said. “Our product experts and customers will share compelling presentations and demonstrations on the role innovation and technology has to play, diving into key topics and showcasing how businesses can advance their digital transformation journey and ultimately build a more sustainable future.”
Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret Slitters increase the performance parameters of slitting, offering greater speed and larger rewind roll diameter.
SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, slitter rewinders and laminators, announces the release of Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret, the second generation of its successful slitters.
The SOMA Venus III.2 and Venus III.2Turret are top of the line, high performance servo-driven slitters that offer printers and converters maximum efficiency at high speeds with a wide range of substrates. They can work with a number of substrates, including PET, PP, LDPE, HDPE, paper, laminates, and others. They are designed with a web width of 1350/1600/1850 mm (53.1/63/72.8 inches) with a maximum speed of up to 850m/min (2789ft/min ft/min), in the case of the Venus III.2. Those larger converting companies interested in multiple slitting of medium diameter rolls with the highest level of automation and productivity might prefer the Venus III.2-Turret.
Both slitters are equipped with the Tenzomat III.2 tension control system. The system delivers precise unwind and rewind tension control during the entire operating cycle, in a closed loop. In doing so, the Venus III.2 slitters are able to slit very thin and difficult substrates. The Tenzomat III.2 system can operate in two modes. One is based
on tension preference, where the system automatically adjusts the speed to reach the highest possible tension. The other is based on a maximum speed preference, where the Tenzomat III.2 system automatically limits the tension to reach a desired speed, for special applications such as pressure sensitive and diaper substrates.
The Venus is known as a family of exceptional SOMA slitters. They share a unified electronic platform of precise control, increased safety, and boosted efficiency with energy savings. Venus slitters deliver exceptional productivity with automatic knife/blade positioning to ensure quick and precise knife settings, and automatic laser core guiding, for precise and very quick core settings for new jobs. There are a number of handling systems to make work as easy as possible for the operator.
Venus slitters are very safe to operate, with an overhead web path suitable for pharmaceutical and food packaging, where stringent hygiene and clean room standards are mandatory. Several control panels help to operate the machine, including two touch screen panels for rewinding and slitting, one panel in the unwind section and a portable control panel for parent roll loading.
“Venus slitters have been very successful throughout the world. Its automated features make it easy for short runs and quick changeovers,” comments Petr Blaško, SOMA Marketing Director. “We believe this new generation of Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret slitters operate even more efficiently, at greater speeds.
New commercial HP Jet Fusion 5400 Series and Metal Jet S100 solution accelerate production applications.
At Formnext, the world’s largest additive manufacturing event, HP showcased its new commercial Jet Fusion and Metal Jet 3D printing solutions, new post processing capabilities, expanded Digital Manufacturing Network (DMN), new materials and recycling program, and a variety of industrial production applications. The show marked the first time HP publicly exhibiting its new HP Jet Fusion 5420W Solution including white applications, and the full modular HP Metal Jet S100 Solution including a new John Deere production application.
“Additive manufacturing delivers on today’s most urgent market demands including sustainable innovation, hyper-personalization, and business resiliency,” said Didier Deltort, President of Personalization & 3D Printing, HP Inc.“Together, with our global network of partners and customers, we are scaling additive manufacturing to meet these needs.”
production of a valve in the tractor fuel system.
Together with GKN, John Deere is now manufacturing Metal Jet-printed valves in its agricultural machinery. In addition to significant productivity gains and environmental benefits, the high-quality part is functional in extreme weather conditions. John Deere is also leveraging HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology to optimize its production process, using 3D printed prototypes to test and fine tune components and parts such as windshield holders, reducing preassembly from 30 days to ten, delivery times by up to ten weeks, and overall production costs by between 20 to 25 percent.
New strategic partnership for integrated post processing workflow for Multi Jet Fusion customers; expanded Digital Manufacturing Network (DMN), new materials development and recycling program.
Launched in September, HP’s Metal Jet S100 Solution is enabling industrial customers such as Domin Digital Motion, Lumenium, and Schneider Electric, to achieve better productivity, low part cost, and outstanding quality. John Deere, the global manufacturing leader of agricultural and construction equipment, is using Metal Jet technology for the
“Our focus on innovation and sustainability is at the core of everything we do for our customers,” said Dr. Jochen Müller, Manager Global Digital Engineering at John Deere. “We are proud to be among the first in the agricultural industry to leverage the benefits 3D printing for both prototyping and final parts production. Leveraging industrial 3D printing platforms for polymers and metals, we are discovering opportunities to deliver more efficient, reliable, and sustainable equipment.”
HP unveils new Jet Fusion 5400 series
To enable entirely new production applications, HP is adding the new HP Jet Fusion 5400 Series to its
Notes :
> On display at Formnext are New Metal Jet production parts from John Deere.
> New Multi Jet Fusion advancements for polymers production.
> New HP Jet Fusion 5420W Solution enables innovative white applications.
existing Jet Fusion portfolio, and unveiled the first product in the series, the HP Jet Fusion 5420W Solution. The new solution enables consistent, high-quality production of white parts, and provides the benefits of HP’s robust, manufacturing-ready Multi Jet Fusion platform, including industrial-grade reliability, low cost per part, and enhanced manufacturing predictability. Ideal for the automotive, consumer goods, healthcare, and industrial markets, early customers using the new solution to produce innovative white applications include DI Labs, Prototal Industries, and Weerg.
“HP continues to provide us with the advancements we need to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing and produce the final parts our customers need,” said Jan Löfving, CEO, Prototal Industries. “Beyond the industrial grade production HP delivers, we are seeing immediate interest in the new white applications made possible by the latest addition to HP’s Multi Jet Fusion family. As a proud Digital Manufacturing Partner in HP’s DMN, we are equipped to take on bold, innovative projects and help companies get the most value out of AM production.”
HP is providing customers with new innovation, technological advancements, professional services, and flexible business models, which is yielding significant growth of parts production. Since announcing its cumulative 100 million Multi Jet Fusion parts milestone at Formnext last year, more than 70 million additional parts have been printed in the past twelve months.
In addition to the new white applications, HP showcased a variety of production parts across industries, including award-winning applications from General Motors and Smith:
• Using their HP Jet Fusion fleet, GKN Forecast 3D produced 60,000 spoiler closeout seals with BASF ULTRASINT® TPU01 (thermoplastic polyurethane) for General Motors. Innovative vapor polishing and drying processes enabled by AMT cleared a bottleneck, halved production time, and were used to finish parts, eliminating the need for post-print
dyeing. The seals close out gaps on the left and right sides of the rear spoiler, improving finish and fuel efficiency, and the spoiler closeout seal recently earned top prize in the additive manufacturing category at the 51st annual SPE Automotive Innovation Awards.
• Demonstrating the power of hyperpersonalization, Smith I/O MAG Imprint 3D Goggles are produced with Multi Jet Fusion technology and offer a truly custom fit based on the individualized features of a person’s face. Named one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2022, these first-of-their-kind goggles eliminate light leaks, air gaps, and hot spots for world class performance on the slopes.
HP continues to work closely on materials development with partners including Arkema, BASF, Evonik, and Lubrizol. This includes Lubrizol’s announcement of the new ESTANE 3D M88A TPU, a flexible and highly durable material which enables complex geometries and lattice structures.
To advance post processing, HP and AMT announced a new strategic alliance to provide customers with seamless, fully automated post processing support through the entire 3D printing production workflow. Together, the companies are helping customers more efficiently and cost effectively ingrate and apply post processing capabilities such as unpacking, cleaning, surface finishing, colouring, sporting and quality control, for applications produced with HP’s industrial Jet Fusion 3D printing portfolio including HP’s new Jet Fusion 5420W Solution. Oechsler, a leading industrial technology company and a new Digital Manufacturing Partner in HP’s DMN, is the first to take advantage of the joint post processing support to develop a range of applications.
“At Oechsler, we choose to work with companies who have a shared vision of working together to deliver optimal outcomes. HP and AMT building a comprehensive approach from printing to
an integrated post processing solution is a critical step in the adoption of additive manufacturing at scale,” said Matthias Weisskopf, General Manager, OECHSLER Motion.
In addition to its partnership with AMT, HP collaborates across the post processing ecosystem to ensure customers have access to a broad range of alternatives from providers including AM Flow, DyeMansion, and Rösler Group AM Solutions. DyeMansion is offering advanced post processing options for Multi Jet Fusion customers including surface finishing and colouring for white parts produced with the new Jet Fusion 5420W Solution.
3D printing is increasingly being recognized as a conduit for more sustainable manufacturing. The recent AM Power ‘Sustainability of Metal Additive Manufacturing’ report confirmed that metal binder jetting is one of the most sustainable production methods compared to traditional manufacturing. As an active member of Additive Manufacturing Green Trade Association (AMGTA), HP is committed to accelerating sustainable manufacturing practices internally and across its ecosystem of partners and customers.
Globally, companies of all sizes and across industries, including HP’s network of production partners, have signaled the importance of sustainable production practices. In response, HP is offering its customers using polymer-based technologies a new Virtucycle® recycling and buyback program by Arkema. The program enables interested HP customers to sell used PA11 and PA12 powders, and printed parts, as opposed to disposing materials via costly, environmentally harmful practices such as land filling or burning.
Visitors to Formnext learnt how to propel their business with the new HP Jet Fusion 5420W 3D Printing Solution and Metal Jet S100 Solution. They enthusiastically became part of the live action of the new solutions along with industrial production applications at the HP booth at Formnext.
Today, Vehicle wraps are one of the most popular digital print applications and have transformed as the biggest mode of advertisements. With millions of vehicles on road the market of bus wrap seems infinite and with HP Latex Digital Printing we can bring a vision to life and make the advertisement on wheel more effective and worthy of attention.
Everyone has taken a note of recent project executed for Indian electric bus wraps printed on HP Latex 700 White machines. Recent major bus warp projects for various state transports includes: DTC (Delhi), BMTC (Bangalore), AJL (Ahmedabad), NMMT (Navi Mumbai). These projects were executed by Naitik Enterprises based in New Delhi. More than 500 electric buses in different cities were wrapped with beautiful graphics.
These project were executed in a stiff timeline and Team of Naitik Enterprises worked day and night to deliver on time with outstanding support of HP L700W Latex Digital Print Machine.
HP Latex prints are ready to laminate right after printing and requires no time to dry. Specialized cast vinyl prints produced with HP Latex Inks and cast over-laminates provide durable performance standing up to the demands of the road while the flexible ink layer conforms to the most complex surfaces.
“With more and more players latch on to the idea of fleet graphic, the market is growing exponentially and with HP Latex white ink machines we have competitive edge in terms of flexibility of inks, quality and durability of prints,” commented Nitya Nand, Owner of Naitik Enterprises.
Today the Indian government is boosting the electric vehicle projects for a sustainable future and HP Latex Green Printing Solution proves a perfect fit to wrap these vehicles.
Another project was executed by Kerala customer for Lulu Mall KMRL metro wrap. HP
Latex technology with extremely flexible latex inks, is an ideal printing solution for Fleet graphic. Single set of ink can be used for variety of applications and due to its inherent property ink doesn’t show crack even after 100% stretch. Applications like vehicle wraps need specialty material like cast vinyl to take the shape of curvatures of vehicle and HP
“HP Latex inks don’t affect the surface you’re printing on, so if you’re using glossy film the final output will stay glossy and for this project that was the crucial requirement,” said Suneesh Kumar KV Owner of Zoom Innovations.
Bhopal based Sun Up Autopack adds ‘Print Faster’ capability to its ‘Print Smarter’ motto with latest HP Latex technology.
Sun Up Autopack’s motto is “Print Smarter,” but with its recent acquisition of HP Latex L3600 roll-to-roll large format solution from Insight Print Communications, it could easily become “Print Faster” along with “Print Smarter”.
Founded in 2010 and headed by CEO Mr. Karan Arora, Bhopal based Sun Up Autopack is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of signage, displays, corrugated box and packaging material in MPCG region. Coresigns a printing division of Sun Up Auto Pack is facilitated with state of art technology and known in the market for quality prints and unmatched service. They are the pioneers in installing the 1st HP Latex 3600 – 10 feet roll to roll press in MPCG Region.
The newly installed HP Latex 3600 printer, which is being used for production from the last 2 months, offers Sun Up an edge with quality prints, environmental certified inks, higher productivity, unique capability to print back to back and offer the end customer the same results during the day and night with the DSDN facility – very important for brands like Airtel and Vodafone who wants the same brand colour RED during the day and night.
“MPCG is one of the few regions where
corporate brands struggle to get reliable print service providers who adheres to timelines and quality prints. Our vision was very clear while investing in this machine that we would offer faster turnaround time, exceptional quality prints and sustainable printing solutions to our clients,” said Mr. Karan Arora, CEO at Sun Up Autopack.
HP Latex 3600 prints at high speeds of 1290 square feet per hour. It can take heavy duty jumbo rolls and 10 litre ink supply for long non-stop production. Dual-roll split spindles up to 200 kg let you print two rolls with two different designs at the same time increasing productivity. Variety of applications like outdoor signage, backlit, decorative applications, soft signage, vehicle wrap can be produced with unmatched quality. Unlike UV and other technologies it doesn’t require purging or manual cleaning reducing ink wastage and keep the environment clean.
It offers robust quality at every speed for dedicated application production. Optical Media Advance Sensor (OMAS) offers precise and accurate motion control of media advance between print and swaths. HP Print beat application and HP Latex mobile app keep production goal of users on track in plant or online and help them keep control of
their printer with remote monitoring.
“With HP Latex inks we have already taken our first step towards a sustainable future for the world as well as for us,” says Karan Arora CEO at Sun Up Autopack.
“Our philosophy is of viewing ourselves as an extension of our clients’ business and it is great to see our customer thriving in the printing industry,” says Ajay Aggarwal, MD & CEO, Insight Print Communications.
All in Print Nanjing Tour Show
Date: 07 DEC-22 to 09 DEC-22
Venue: Nanjing International Expo Center
PAMEX 2023
Date: 27 MAR -23 to 30 MAR-23
Venue: Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai
Screen Print India
Date: 13 APR -23 to 15 APR-23
Venue: Mumbai, India
PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION 2023
Date: 16 MAY-23 to 17 MAY-23
Venue: Congress Center Süd Düsseldorf
Labelexpo Europe 2023
Date: 11 SEP -23 to 13 SEP-23
Venue: Brussels Expo Centre, Belgium
Labelexpo Asia
Date: 05 DEC-23 to 08 DEC-23
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre SNIEC, China
All in Print China
Date: October 2023
Venue: New International Expo Center Shanghai
drupa 2024
Date: 28 MAY -24 to 07 JUN-24
Venue: Brussels Expo Centre, Belgium
