PRESSIdeas November 2015

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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK..............................................................................................................................................................................................................6 India becomes ISO/ TC 130 member..........................................................................................................................................................................................8 The online ticket shop for drupa opens on January 2 ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 Heidelberg sales up after first half of FY 2015-16............................................................................................................................................................... 12 The ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION one year on.......................................................................................................................................................................... 14 My Speedmaster and I – make your own contribution!................................................................................................................................................... 16 Professional Training by Karnataka State Printers Association...................................................................................................................................... 16 Sustainability and the Printing Industry................................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Europe’s first 8-colour Speedmaster XL 106 perfecting press with LED..................................................................................................................... 24 Goss announces new Contiweb .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 26 Goss announces Omnicolor II upgrade for 16-page M-600 web press ..................................................................................................................... 27 Two Indian multimedia companies once again opt for Q.I. Press Controls............................................................................................................... 28 Goss appoints Mohit Uberoi as new CEO.............................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Grafmat usluge new agent for QIPC – EAE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Manugraph upgrades Heidelberg Harris Pressline with latest engineering technology ................................................................................... 30 Amar Ujala decides in favour of two Manugraph Hiline Presses.................................................................................................................................. 30 Axel Springer printing experts order IDS-3D from Q.I. Press Controls........................................................................................................................ 31 PAMEX 2015..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 R.M. Associates at PAMEX 2015................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34 PAMEX 2015: A digital feast with never before seen equipment ................................................................................................................................. 35 25 years ago, the Xerox DocuTech initiated Print on Demand...................................................................................................................................... 36 HP Indigo Technology creates book honouring Nobel Peace Laureates .................................................................................................................. 37 Xerox Showcases Versant 80, creates a buzz in Rajasthan Photo Fair 2015.............................................................................................................. 38 Xerox India appoints Raju GVSR to lead its Digital Printing Business......................................................................................................................... 39 Konica Minolta highlights 3rd generation bizhub press C71HC at Davangere Roadshow................................................................................. 39 Konica Minolta participated in Rajasthan Photo Fair........................................................................................................................................................ 40 FoodPex India to supplement International PackTech and drink technology India ............................................................................................. 41 Pakistan packaging giant invests in high-tech sheetfed offset technology from KBA......................................................................................... 42 Chinese trade shop decides to go with a nyloflex NExT exposure............................................................................................................................... 43 Kunshan Fuhua to meet ambitious objectives with Flint nyloflex NExT ................................................................................................................... 43 Packaging Touchpoint at drupa 2016..................................................................................................................................................................................... 44 The next generation of Flexo and Hybrid presses by Focus........................................................................................................................................... 44 Flint acquires Xeikon, announces new Digital printing solutions division .............................................................................................................. 45 Combat the real danger from fake products with SuperLine........................................................................................................................................ 45 Flint Group introduces new letterpress plate with soft layer......................................................................................................................................... 46 Gallus and Matho join forces ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46 NVC debate shows way to common future of the different packaging materials................................................................................................. 46 Registration for Print UV 2016 Open!...................................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Sandon launches Anilox technology for Flexo HD............................................................................................................................................................. 47 MPS applauds FlexoTech Award winners Reflex Group and Stampiton Labels....................................................................................................... 48 Lake Image Systems provides Arcon Bulgaria a 100% verification system .............................................................................................................. 49 UPM Raflatac at Labelexpo Asia 2015..................................................................................................................................................................................... 49 SuperFlex your business with UV LED roll-to-roll printing.............................................................................................................................................. 50 Arrow Digital will distribute EFI’s range ................................................................................................................................................................................ 50 Mimaki presents Entry-level direct textile Inkjet printer Tx300P-1800....................................................................................................................... 51 HP reinvents Large-Format Printing with compact integrated MFP........................................................................................................................... 52 Konica Minolta unveils inkjet textile single-pass printer................................................................................................................................................. 53 Spandex global HQ 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Networking/ Hardware Consultant Sukhdeep Singh USA Correspondents Tensi M., Preeti European Correspondent Rimi, Yadhu Morphine Production Thomas K Alex

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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK Dear Readers, Standards help industry to grow and expand beyond local reach as all international buyers are looking for suppliers capable of printing to international standards. Standards define the target values and the tolerances for any industry. They become basis for transacting business in terms of expectation and delivery parameters of any product. The targets and the tolerances also help align expectations between the seller and the buyer.

“Standards help in effective utilisation of equipment and resources i.e. the press is not forced to print what the buyer thinks is correct but it actually prints what is correct,” says Mr. Tarun Chopra, who represented India at the first ever Global Forum of standardization for the country. India has recently got membership of the ISO/ TC 130. Now India is not only part of this huge knowledge exposure and pool but will also contribute towards global standards relevant to the Printing and Graphic Arts Industry. Find more about it in our article based on an exclusive interview with Mr. Tarun.

Economic concerns, technological threat and uncertain futures have contributed to a crisis of confidence in print. Throw in rapidly changing market expectations and media choices, and you have an industry that’s been on the back foot for several years. But a reversal is underway. The expert article, “Sustainability and the Printing Industry” is by Laurel Brunner who is a 30 years’ veteran of the graphic arts industry.

In the newspaper segment, we have new appointment at Goss International – its new CEO, Mr. Mohit Oberoi. Goss has also launched a range of entirely modular six unwinder/ splicers and rewinders providing customers with an easy path to full automation at either end of the press line. Apart from Contiweb, Goss has also launched an upgrade for the M-600 press. Manugraph has upgraded a Heidelberg Harris Pressline in Mumbai. The upgrade has been done at SAP Print Solutions. Manugraph has also installed two of its Hiline Presses at Amar Ujala for the paper’s Noida and Meerut facilities. Further on the installation front in the newspaper sector, Q.I. Press Controls has installed mRC-3D cameras for different sites of two Indian multimedia companies – Jagran Prakashan and Lomat Media.

The Print Industry’s sight is set on the upcoming PAMEX 2015 – the 10th edition of the most celebrated show in the Indian Printing Industry. The show is organized by AIFMP and managed by print-packaging.com. “The return of Pamex has caught the imagination of all and we are gearing to repeat the magic of 2006, an edition that is very nostalgically remembered by the industry as one of the most successful printing exhibitions in the country,” says Anil Arora, President, Print-Packaging.com. Find out what makes the show a must-visit event for the industry people in our overview on PAMEX 2015 and also an interview with Mr. Anil Arora.

Other key stories include: Xerox Versant 80 creating a buzz at the Rajasthan Photo Fair and Raju GVSR’s appointment to lead Xerox’s Digital Printing Business. Xerox is celebrating 25th anniversary of its DocuTech. Showcase by Konica Minolta at various industry events and acquisition of Xeikon

by Flint are among the important happenings lately. In the signage section, HP has reinvented large-format printing with compact integrated MFP solutions; Konica Minolta has unveiled Inkjet textile single-pass printer; and Arrow Digital will be distributing the EFI range. Find all this and other industry news, events and happenings in this November 2015 issue of PRESSIdeas.

- Jasvinder Singh, Sub-editor

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India becomes ISO/ TC 130 member The forum presents huge knowledge exposure & pool where India can now contribute towards global standards.

India has just become a member of ISO/ TC 130.

Tarun Chopra was the first person from India to represent the industry on this Global forum of standardization.

Since India is being looked as a huge potential market globally, with TC 130 it has got an opportunity to adhere and prepare to meet the international standards.

Not only the print providers but also the print customers will enormously benefit should the quality of printed material in domestic market come at par with international levels. Besides, the market penetration of India would be huge with the adoption of these standards. “It is capable of bringing big bucks to Indian printers as we have the necessary equipment but we need to work on knowledge and skill development,” believes Tarun Chopra.

Why Standards?

“Contradictory to common understanding, a process controlled environment is more economical to run and maintain. They are more efficient and profitable organisations.”

–Tarun Chopra.

Key Notes : > The need for and importance of individual contribution in the development of standards can’t be underestimated. > Standards – helping industry grow and expand beyond local reach. > Define the target values and the tolerances for any industry.

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Standards define the target values and the tolerances for any industry. They become basis for transacting business in terms of expectation and delivery parameters of any product. “Standards are basically formed on the basis of practical process limitations

and scientific understanding. The targets and the tolerances also help align expectations between the seller and the buyer,” says Tarun.

Standards help industry to grow and expand beyond local reach as all international buyers are looking for suppliers capable of printing to international standards. “International buyers cannot afford good printing based on local or individual preference. Just imagine what damage can non-standardized printing do to a globally recognized brand colour,” says Tarun.

“Standards help in effective utilisation of equipment and resources i.e. the press is not forced to print what the buyer thinks is correct but it actually prints what is correct,” he adds.

Global representative countries help ensure that all the standards are practical and usable at a global level with reasonably well balanced processes for everyone to follow.

BIS to ensure industry growth with individual participation Apart from focusing on targets and tolerances standards also focus on safety and now

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environmental impact of processes involved.

The need for and importance of individual contribution in the development of standards can’t be underestimated. These standards are formed after lot of deliberations and discussions. Individual experience and understanding are shared to help make them effective and practical. “Standard formation needs a lot of ground level testing and feedback, contributing individuals are heard and their experience and understanding can help a lot during development stages of formation of standards. It’s an important contribution which every individual should consider,” advises Tarun.

The national body of India, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the representative and has all the standards including the ISO. India has attained the participatory membership of TC 130 through BIS. BIS has to ensure that the standards formed are conducive to Indian print environment keeping the industry growth prospective in vision. All interaction with TC 130 is routed through BIS. “Since India has just started the journey in the active formation of standards individual and industry bodies are welcome to interact with BIS and take things forward,” says Tarun

Standards for finding ‘an edge’ in global print market With India’s active participation, the country’s industry will be part of this global huge knowledge exposure & pool. Though the large part of Indian Graphic Arts Industry is non-standardized localized production market. However, in today’s environment any industry has to operate at a global level and have to think beyond regional requirements and quality expectations to succeed and survive. Global standards are a norm for international print buying and soon domestic print buying market will adapt to the changing scenario as they would also want their products to be comparable in quality when placed alongside global products on the same shelf. “By actively participating during development stages Indian industry can be part of early adopters of technology which will certainly give them an edge on that stage,” avers Tarun.

The initial costs of any new technological development are usually huge. To counter the cost vs. benefits imbalance, one has to first fully understand the new technology and recognize the individual areas that need upgrade. Once the decision on adoption is

proper knowledge based, the profits – both short-term as well as long-term – can be huge.

“Contradictory to common understanding, a process controlled environment is more economical to run and maintain. They are more efficient and profitable organisations,” declares Tarun.

Education will certainly play a key role while generally adopting standardization in the industry. Our industry has a huge potential and scope. “My experience of interaction with individuals across the globe is that everyone feels that India is place to be in today. Not to evolve is not an option for any industry; though standardisation has not been a focus for a lot of printers in the past. As one of the oldest organisations actively working in this field in India, we know that everyone needs the knowledge and the expertise to remain profitable. As always our emphasis has always been knowledge; once you know what is correct then it’s the choice anyone can exercise whenever the need arises,” concludes Tarun.

The online ticket shop for drupa opens on January 2 via the internet for 120 euros instead of 175 euros when purchased onsite. When buying the five-day ticket you can save as much as 100 euros and pay 190 euros instead of 290 euros when purchased on-site. Reduced price tickets for students and trainees are also much cheaper online: 15 euros instead of 25 euros onsite.

Tickets for drupa 2016 (31 May to 10 June 2016) will be available online from 02 January 2016 at www.drupa.de. Provided as e-tickets, they will offer a dual purpose: to save time and money. Visitors can buy the tickets online and print them on their own printer or download as a code and then travel to the show free of charge by bus and train.

Furthermore, the e-ticket is much cheaper than any ticket bought on the day. Daily tickets cost 45 euros online whereas the price at the ticket offices onsite in Düsseldorf is 65 euros. Visitors who want to come to drupa for more than one day also profit from the online offers. A three-day card is available

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If you’re looking for a place to stay at drupa, Düsseldorf Marketing & Tourismus (DMT) offers an excellent service. This local organisation has the best overview of hotels and private accommodation available in Düsseldorf and surrounding areas during drupa. They will also help visitors with their booking arrangements. The range of hotels has expanded further since the last drupa.

Currently there are nearly 79,000 hotel beds available in the Düsseldorf metropolitan area.

In the Düsseldorf city region alone around 1,000 new hotel beds have been created in recent years and another 900 beds in the surrounding towns (e.g. Essen, Krefeld, Mönchengladbach or Wuppertal). The

DMT has put together its complete service package for drupa online which is certainly worth a click: http://business.duesseldorftourismus.de/messe/drupa/.

The drupa exhibition is open daily from 10.00 to 18.00 hours (up to 17.00 hours at the weekend). All drupa tickets include free return travel to the trade show by bus, train and tram within the local travel networks Verkehrsverbunds Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) and Rhein-Sieg (VRS) (2nd class, only trains without surcharges).

Added to this is an attractive offering from Messe Düsseldorf, Deutsche Bahn and DMT specifically for drupa visitors who live outside these two transport networks: You can travel from all German cities – whether Ham-burg or Munich – for 99 euros return to Düsseldorf.

This offer is valid for second class tickets and can be booked around three months to prior to the event.

Heidelberg sales up after first half of FY 2015-16 Outlook for year as a whole: Sights firmly set on achieving targets for year.

Pharma companies are paying heavy penalties in regulated market due to defects in packing material. Manual inspection does not provide 100% defect free cartons. Autoprint Checkmate 50 enables Paramount to supply 100% defect free cartons to its customers.

Key Notes : > Sales after six months climb to euro1.162 billion. > EBITDA excluding special items increase to euro79 million. > Proceeds from sale of headquarters in Heidelberg posted as income in second half-year.

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Heidelberg systematically implemented the Group’s strategic reorientation in the first half of financial year 2015/2016 (April 1 to September 30, 2015) and made further progress during this period. The growth areas – services and digital – have undergone considerable expansion, while structures and processes have been made even leaner in the sheetfed business.

strategy. New business models and a dynamic portfolio have led to a significant increase in sales,” said Dirk Kaliebe, CFO and Deputy CEO of the company. “The reorientation of Heidelberg has also made us more flexible, which means we are better able to respond to market fluctuations and can further improve profitability,” he added.

The takeover of the Printing Systems Group (PSG) increased service and consumables sales as planned. The five subsidiaries have been fully integrated into the Heidelberg sales organization and the management structure adapted accordingly. Half of the planned additional sales of some euro 100 million from the takeover have been generated after six months.

After the first six months of financial year 2015/2016, business results at Heidelberg are in line with the company’s own planning. Sales and the operating result for the half-year exceeded the previous year’s figures. The acquisition of the European Printing Systems Group (PSG) and exchange rate movements had a particularly positive impact on sales.

The greater focus of the research and development budget on digital printing is also becoming increasingly apparent. One example is the successful sales launch of the company’s new digital label press for the packaging market. Heidelberg has also succeeded in winning over a German startup company from the food industry for its latest development in the field of 4D printing. Unveiling the first industrial sheetfed digital press at the drupa trade show next year will mark the next milestone in the digital strategy.

The relocation of company headquarters and the Print Media Center Commercial from Heidelberg to Wiesloch-Walldorf marks the completion of a key structural measure. This will speed up processes in the future and further reduce annual operating costs for the sites.

Together with the Print Media Center Packaging, WieslochWalldorf now boasts the industry’s largest demonstration center for commercial and packaging printing anywhere in the world.

“We are systematically implementing our growth

Order backlog has further increased at the end of the second quarter. This along with positive effects resulting from the portfolio measures are expected to improve sales and profitability in the second half-year period.

Group sales after six months increased to euro 1.162 billion (previous year: euro 996 million). Sales were up

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in all regions except Eastern Europe, where they remained stable. Incoming orders in the period under review improved to euro 1.323 billion (previous year: euro 1.167 billion).

“After the first half of the current financial year, we are on course to achieve our targets for the year. As in previous years, we are expecting a further increase in sales and in the result in the second half of the financial year,” continued Kaliebe.

The operating result in the period under review was up on the previous year. EBITDA excluding special items totaled euro 79 million (previous year: euro 53 million) and EBIT excluding special items euro 43 million (previous year: euro 19 million). Both these figures benefited from income from the takeover of PSG amounting to some euro 19 million in the current financial year, compared

with income of euro 18 million from the Gallus transaction in the previous year.

In the Heidelberg Services segment, improvements achieved through the portfolio measures led to a better result, which at the end of the half-year was already well on track to achieve the target EBITDA margin of 9 to 11 percent.

The financial result for the half-year improved to euro–30 million (previous year: euro–33 million). The net result before taxes also improved, from euro–32 million in the previous year to euro–8 million. The net result after taxes was much better at euro–14 million following a figure of euro–42 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.

The net financial debt at September 30

increased slightly to euro 284 million (March 31, 2015: euro 256 million) and thus remains at a low level.

As at September 30, 2015, the Heidelberg Group had a global workforce of 11,753 plus 473 trainees (previous year: 12,393 plus 550 trainees). This includes around 380 new employees from the acquisition of PSG. Based on solid order books, Heidelberg is aiming for sales growth of 2 to 4 percent after adjustment for exchange rate effects in the current financial year 2015/2016. As in the previous year, the company is assuming that the share of sales will be higher in the second half of the financial year than in the first.

The figures for the third quarter of financial year 2015/2016 are due to be published on February 10, 2016.

The ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION one year on On the first anniversary of its launch, Crista Baxter reports on Manroland Sheetfed’s latest trailblazer, the ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION. Manroland’s ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION press has had an outstanding first year, with healthy orders from around the world, rounded off with the award of the coveted Red Dot for Product Design. This award, recognised as the Oscar of the design industry, rewards outstanding creativity, innovation and originality.

Far exceeding original expectations, the EVOLUTION has seen presses supplied to key markets in packaging and commercial printing with a high number of ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION projects in Germany, North

America, Japan and Brazil, including several perfecting presses.

When prestigious Austrian print house Samson Druck GmbH installed the very first ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION in October 2014, they found it performed so well that they ordered a second ten-colour EVOLUTION press soon afterwards. With more than 30 printing units, Samson Druck is responsible for printing over 5000 tonnes of paper in its 6000m2 production facility. Gerhard Aichhorn, the company’s Owner and General Manager said: “We have proven that Manroland Sheetfed guarantees the highest quality in our daily business.”

The EVOLUTION’s success story in the global packaging print industry has been well documented, with its advanced features boosting efficiency and delivering new levels of quality to stay ahead of customer demands. Mr Ing. Eduard Fischer, General Manager of leading Austrian packaging specialist Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach said: “Our printers achieve excellent results on the new press and are really excited about the new user interface…it is now much easier to deliver highest quality paired with highest performance.”

As the first printer in Asia to invest in a ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION, Taiwanese packaging printer Yuh Feng Artistic Printing

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has utilized its state-of-the-art technology to drive a ‘customer first’ policy and stay ahead of the competition. Mr Qiu Bing Huang, the company’s president, said: “We need to provide our customers with highly costeffective products, shorten the lead time and create added value. These are the goals we are pursuing right now.”

Manroland CEO, Rafael Penuela said: “The Manroland Sheetfed EVOLUTION press marks another milestone in our long tradition of technological innovation in the print industry, and we are proud to have won the Red Dot Award, widely respected around the world as recognition of the very best in industrial design.”

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My Speedmaster and I – make your own contribution!

40 years of perfecting. 40 years of a perfect team. What do you particularly appreciate about your Speedmaster? Send your favourite, most moving, funniest, best, and/ or most inspiring photo – under the heading “My Speedmaster and I” – and enter the Facebook photo contest.

Simply take a photo of yourself with your Speedmaster and upload it to the Heidelberg Facebook channel between November 9 and November 29, 2015.

All photos will be included in a preliminary round during which a panel of judges appointed by Heidelberg will shortlist five photos. The shortlisted entries will then be posted on Facebook for open voting from December 2 to December 9, 2015.

The number of likes will determine the final ranking.

The fantastic prizes include: 1st place: A Speedmaster chronograph watch 2nd place: A world USB adapter 3rd – 5th places: An Eschenbach magnifier

Professional Training by Karnataka State Printers Association Karnataka State Printers Association is giving training @ Print Testing & Training Centre, Chamarajpet, Bangalore. The 28th batch trainee`s Valedictory Function and 29th Batch Inauguration was held on 16th October 2015. The trainees completed training in DTP, PageMaker, CorelDraw, Photoshop, Printing,

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Lamination, Binding, Plate Making and Digital Printing.

The inauguration of the 29th Batch was done by the President of the Association.

Sri Ashok Kumar, Sri C.N. Mohan Kumar, Sri T.S. Nagaraja , Sri Mahadev A. Janamatti

and Sri Michael Das were on the chair for inauguration. Around 25 members attend the function. The function concluded with the awarding of participation certificate for the 28th Batch.

Sustainability and the Printing Industry Economic concerns, technological threat and uncertain futures have contributed to a crisis of confidence in print. Throw in rapidly changing market expectations and media choices, and you have an industry that’s been on the back foot for several years. But a reversal is underway.

Economic concerns, technological threat and uncertain futures have contributed to a crisis of confidence in print. Throw in rapidly changing market expectations and media choices, and you have an industry that’s been on the back foot for several years. But a reversal is underway.

Print is reinventing itself to be more vibrant than ever, an energetic force in a multichannel communications world.

Years of turmoil have forced printers to refine their systems, minimise waste and maximise process automation and efficiency. Streamlined process management and being based on a renewable resource make print a highly sustainable, as well as effective, medium. Rising environmental awareness is encouraging environmentally smart media buyers to refocus on print.

Difficult Dynamics The development of sustainability policies and production models is a huge challenge for all industries, including print. Print is reinvented and wellplaced to respond to new opportunities, actively balancing economic and sustainability imperatives.

Key Notes : > Environmental sustainability is a global concern. > Print is reinventing itself to be more vibrant than ever. > Successful printers reshaping businesses to help clients leverage channels and align commercial and environmental goals.

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The forces shaping today’s print industry and its sustainability are complex and often confusing for printers and their customers. Factors include electronic media, technological innovation, crossmedia business models, environmental regulations, global economics and an increasingly mobile and interactive media audience. InMobi, developers of mobile advertising platforms, estimate that consumers spend an astonishing 37 per cent of their media time with mobile. Global brands are exploiting this. Mark Fellows of McCann, a global ad agency, has worked with IKEA to print special graphics rather than QR codes in IKEA catalogues, so that “extended content (is) triggered by page scans of special symbols”. These smartphone scans

link to IKEA’s websites for additional home decor ideas and upselling.

But complex new media options, digital technology implementations and green expectations can breed market uncertainty. For many printers investment decisions in such a climate can be risky so they are cautiously exploring new ways of doing business, embracing digital tools to support changing customer needs. Successful printers are reshaping their businesses to help clients leverage channels and align commercial and environmental goals.

Everybody’s Concern Short term novelty responses to overhyped environmental awareness are not enough to make a difference. Sustainability is a global and essentially economic concern, requiring enormous resources to solve.

“Environmental solutions are essentially economic, so it’s a shared problem,” Stephen Fitzgerald, Cofounder Affirmative Investment Management.

Affirmative Investment Management is the world’s first dedicated green bond management company.

The cohort of organisations tackling climate change and reducing environmental impact is growing.

From the UNFCCC and ISO to the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership in the US, plus scores of smaller local environmental projects, awareness is rising that environmental management is everyone’s responsibility and the planet’s necessity.

Print Everywhere and Anywhere Environmental sustainability is not easily solved but the printing industry can make a difference.

It’s sustainable not just because it uses renewable

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resources. The collapse of traditional print markets forced widespread consolidation and reinvention. Printers automated and streamlined processes, cutting waste and excess emissions. In all sectors and geographies, survival dictated lean and efficient production based on automation and standardisation. Industry standards such as the ISO 12647 series emerged to support process control and data driven production, resulting in less waste.

Automated, standardised production manages colour quality and ink consumption across substrates and for digital output.

Thanks to technology, standards and the printer’s skill, media buyers can trust that colours will be accurate in every iteration, from building wraps and banners to product labels and packaging. And such efficiency minimises emissions and waste, improving environmental sustainability as well as commercial.

Packaging and Labels in the Lead Packaging and labels are perhaps our most common shared print experience.

“Responsible packaging protects the product, extends its shelf life, ensures that the product is safe for the consumer to use,” Ken MacKenzie, Managing Director Amcor.

between the economics of achieving high turnover, and managed environmental impact and waste control is delicate.

What Goes Around Despite the scale and complexity of achieving this subtle balance, the packaging industry is responding. An ambitious example is the Carlsberg Circular Community (CCC). Among other activities, this collection of Carlsberg and global suppliers is developing packaging materials optimised for recycling and reuse. The Green Fibre Bottle, biodegradable and biobased, is being developed currently and will consist primarily of sustainably sourced wood fibre.

“By using partnerships strategically, we can obtain much bigger scale and scope of our sustainability activities, and we are excited every time a potential partner approaches us about joining the community. Together we can make real lasting impact,” Simon Boas Hoffmeyer, Sustainability Director, Carlsberg Group.

The Green Fiber Bottle could also represent an opportunity for innovative packaging printers: “We do not currently have any printrelated partners in the CCC, however, we are by no means rejecting the inclusion of such partners.”

Money and the Law Investment into sustainable alternatives is of growing concern for governments and investors, as well as media buyers. Stephen Fitzgerald is also a member of the board managing Australia’s sovereign wealth fund, set up to ensure full funding of Federal government pension liabilities. He says “governments need to believe that there are things we should be doing to protect the environment (because) it’s a shared problem, but it’s about taking responsibility and actually doing something that makes a difference.”

This is tricky but the lights are coming on.

According to McKinsey, a consultancy, sustainability is a permanent management fixture for 70% of CEOs. Freddie Woolfe, Associate Director Corporate Engagement for Hermes Investment Management wants “companies to make strong commitments to tackle deforestation, eliminating unsustainable forestry practices from their supply chains.” Fitzgerald says “our mandate is return, but there is an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) component to what we do.”

“Sustainability is a key part of our strategic criteria when selecting technology suppliers to build our business on, and working with partners such as Xeikon in particular has enabled us to invest in a platform confident that sustainability is key to both their philosophy and ours,” Dr. Adrian Steele, Managing Director Mercian Labels.

Control of emissions to air, water and land, and chemical regulations impact all industries including print. The US is tightening green laws in many states and at federal level is targeting energy generators. In China strict environmental legislation is under development, but inconsistency plagues global legislation. Fitzgerald explains, “this is not a driver in Australia, but in Germany and Scandinavia it is”. Markets are also inconsistent. Dr Steele says “sustainability is of varied interest to our client base: some regard it as an important part of their supplier selection and audit process, some just aren’t interested.” He adds that “the market hasn’t driven us to adopt any particular environmental management system, and so we actively manage our awareness of legislation through online resources.”

Colour quality communicates brand owners’ values, and their environmental and sustainability messages. Speed drives Fast Moving Consumer Goods packaging and label production. SmileyColor, a US packaging production consulting group, say that every day’s delay getting product to shelf costs a brand $100,000, so process efficiency and control are vital. The balance

To various degrees in different geographies, regulations restrict the composition of substrates, inks and press consumables, and govern waste management. In the UK companies handling packaging weighing over 50 tonnes per year are required to recover and recycle packaging waste.

There and elsewhere printers who use ink chemistries with high Volatile Organic

The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment says that “packaging needs to be able to fulfil its enabling role in a circular economy by optimising resource use, minimising waste and extending the value in a product and the economy.” Printers are investing with sustainability in mind.

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energy savings through renewable sources.

Furthermore, we actively support exhibitors in the design and planning of their stands to effectively help them reduce their carbon footprint on-site. For all of our trade fairs and drupa in particular, we regard climate protection and resource-saving operations as an integral part of our corporate philosophy and management responsibility.

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Compounds (VOC) must comply with rules of varying stricture to protect health and safety, and avoid pollution. Ink manufacturers must comply with diverse chemical regulations, especially for packaging inks for perishable goods. Low migration inks are critical, but recipes must not compromise the material on which they are printed or the package contents.

Standard Practice ISO 17098 Report on substances and materials which may impede recycling is one of many useful tools. Standards such as ISO 14001 (Environmental management systems) and ISO 16759 (Calculating the carbon footprint of print) help printers to support customers’ public environmental commitments, which can be ambitious.

Kingfisher, a multi-retail sector conglomerate, wants “100% responsibly sourced timber and paper in all our operations by 2020”, according to Jamie Lawrence, Senior Sustainability Advisor. Kingfisher wants compliance with environmental legislation such as the US Lacey Act, the European Union Timber Regulation and Restrictions on Hazardous Substances II, plus other rules as they emerge.

But nothing changes if customers aren’t on board with sustainability objectives. Brand owners can drive reduced dependence on primary materials, leading to innovation in label substrates and print processes. But the

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market and economics drive sustainability in print so the biggest challenge for print’s sustainability is the relationship between commercial, practical and sustainability priorities.

This dynamic influences all aspects of, and links within, print media supply chains, requiring motivation and resource. Managing print’s environmental impact demands commitment to commercial, practical and sustainability goals, and their clear articulation.

How printers balance these interests is subjective. They must be able to produce products within a cohesive environmental framework and be profitable. Development of sustainability policies and production models is a massive challenge for print media supply chains. But it’s one all players in print media supply chains can embrace.

Environmental Standards are High Priority – drupa 2016 The Messe Dusseldorf has always set the highest standards for the infrastructure of the Exhibition Centre. We operate the latest energy efficient air-conditioning systems and have ISO50001 certification. As a leading host of over twenty international trade fairs we work with a multitude of partners and service providers who comply with our high standards and guarantee an optimum interplay of all energy critical processes and

Laurel has been in the graphic arts industry for over 30 years. She started out as an accountant for a printing company in London but got bored and went travelling. She got caught up in the Desktop Publishing revolution working in California for the Seybold organisation, where she was instrumental in the development of the Seybold conferences. Over the years she has worked exclusively in the prepress and publishing industries, with a particular specialisation in digital prepress, digital production and digital printing. She is managing director Digital Dots, which provides international consulting and educational services.

Laurel works with several ISO working groups and is the convenor of ISO’s Working Group 11. This group develops standards relating to the environmental impact of graphics technology, including print media. ISO 16759 for quantifying and calculating the carbon footprint of print media, published in July 2013, provides a framework for carbon calculators for the carbon footprint of print media products. Laurel provides private consulting and editorial services to a wide cross section of publishers, manufacturers and industry associations. Her work regularly appears in publications and on websites around the world. Laurel is a regular speaker at industry events in North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Laurel is also a Visiting Professor at Shenzen Technical University in China and one of a small cohort of Women of Distinction selected by US publishers Output Links. Agfa Graphics has awarded her its Sustainability Award for her work in sustainability and the Indonesian printing industry association, ATGMI, has also recognised her for this work.

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Europe’s first 8-colour Speedmaster XL 106 perfecting press with LED

Hofmann Druck Nürnberg GmbH & Co. KG is expanding its printing capacities and installing Europe’s first Speedmaster XL 106 with innovative DryStar LED dryer technology at the start of 2016. The eightcolour perfecting press is from Heidelberg and will be used alongside an LED press from another manufacturer that is already being run in the pressroom. Hofmann Druck is a full-service print shop in the web and sheetfed sector that produces primarily highend magazines and catalogues for exacting customers. The company is part of the Hofmann Infocom GmbH group, which has a workforce of 150 and provides more than

400 customers with media services in the printing and electronic publications sectors.

“Our experience with LED has been great in terms of quality, productivity, extremely short delivery times, and excellent energy efficiency. By installing the new Speedmaster XL 106 LED, we are pursuing our goal of switching over 100% of our sheetfed operations to this pioneering technology,” says Ralf Büttner, Sales Director at Hofmann Infocom. The current LED press has already produced more than 30 million prints in just under one year. There is still a five-color Speedmaster XL 105 with coating unit in the pressroom, but this is to be removed when the new press is installed. “We have been impressed by the technical performance of XL technology and think it is a great press, in terms of its overall concept and its integration features,” says Büttner. “We want to continue building on our technology leadership in LED printing, which is why we have deliberately chosen two suppliers, so that we can benefit from the developments of both.”

The benefits of LED are particularly striking

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on uncoated papers, ensuring that neither the brilliance and luminescence of the inks nor the feel are lost. That is why the company has launched a specialist brand “Hofmann LED Brilliance Technology”. “We are focusing on premium quality in sheetfed offset. We can now offer products and services that we previously would have had difficulty achieving, such as art prints,” says Büttner.

“We have already won new customers and will continue to pursue this growth with the new Speedmaster XL 106 LED.” Heidelberg has been offering LED presses in Asia since 2013 and has already installed more than 20 presses in Japan. Japan was the first LED market for Heidelberg due to the country’s very stringent legal regulations that apply to energy savings. Using the expertise it has gained there, and the positive feedback from users, the company launched the technology onto the European market in fall 2015. The system will be introduced in the USA and Canada at the end of this year.

Goss announces new Contiweb Modular product lines for digital web presses designed to provide customers easy full automation at either end of the press line.

Goss is introducing its Contiweb hallmark of tension excellence to a new market by launching a range of six unwinder/splicers and rewinders developed specifically to address digital web printing requirements. Available immediately, both the unwinder and the rewinder series are designed and engineered to be entirely modular, providing customers with an easy path to full automation at either end of the press line.

Developed at the Goss Contiweb facility in the Netherlands, renowned for the supply of splicers and dryers to the world’s premier web offset printers for almost 40 years, the new product lines have been designed to equal the Contiweb signature splice performance of 99.7 percent for digital webs.

The unwinder/ splicer models come with a range of options including additional levels of infeed control, web guidance, remote operation through the central control system, and remote diagnosis via VPN.

Key Notes : > New unwinders and rewinders introduce proven tension control technology to digital web printing. > Different levels of automation provide scalable solutions. > Applications including labels and packaging will benefit from Contiweb 99.7% splice performance.

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Bert Schoonderbeek, managing director at Goss Contiweb says the development recognizes the growth and potential in digital web printing. “After many years refining and perfecting product design to ensure efficiency and repeatable high quality for web offset printers, we’re now seeing a similar need within the digital web community,” he comments. “The increasing variety of installations and applications is creating a relentless demand from print service providers for technologies that advance their competitive edge. The ability to master web tension

and to continually improve productivity is rapidly becoming critical to success.”

Available in two web widths 770 mm (30”) and 1100 mm (42”), the ‘CD’ range of splicer/unwinders and the ‘CR’ range of rewinders share features that facilitate simple set-up, integration and day-to-day operation.

These include floor-level loading and unloading of paper reels; unwinding/rewinding in either direction; as well as motorized reel side-lay adjustment; all of which can be monitored throughout via an HMI screen on the unit.

Each model is shaftless and uses pneumatically expanding core chucks driven by low-noise electric motors, which provides an added element of sustainability since energy generated feeds back into the electrical circuit.

The Goss Contiweb CD Series of unwinder/splicers Drawing on Contiweb’s 40 years’ experience in web tension technology, the ‘CD’ series has been engineered to ensure accuracy and repeatability at every stage of the digital web infeed process, regardless of operator experience or familiarity with web-fed production.

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CD-W unwinder with manual, stationary splicing CD-S Stop/Go double unwinder with semi-automatic splice - allows the operator to unload, load and prepare for splicing while production is underway; facilitates a minimum stoppage cycle time per splice.

CD-N fully automatic splicer with nonstop reel changeover - uses renowned Contiweb ‘zero-speed’ festoon technology to splice running web and new reel while press continues at full speed

any printed copies. Transfer may be between reels of different width and paper thickness, and repeated transfers from first to second position, and vice versa, are also possible.

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The Goss Contiweb CR Series of rewinders All models in the Contiweb Digital Series of rewinders have been developed specifically to rewind reels at speed without the loss of

CR-W single rewinder - reel change and web transfer to the new core is manual while the press remains stationary CR-S Stop/Go double rewinder with semi-automatic web transfer - allows unloading and preparation of cores during ongoing production; facilitates a minimum stoppage time for reel change and web transfer to the new core CR-N Non-stop rewinder with automatic reel changeover - unloading of fully wound reels and preparation of cores is possible during production; automatic splice can be made at full press speed, at any reel diameter

The three versions can also be fitted with a slitter, and are available with optional extras such as integrated electronic web tension control at outfeed, web guides, central console operability and remote diagnostics.

“Whether the customer is new to web-fed print production or an old hand, we feel very confident that with the CD and CR product lines we are equipping digital print providers with the very best technology to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency from their system,” concludes Schoonderbeek.

“As the top production speeds achievable from digital web presses continue to rise, these capabilities will be of ever-increasing significance to the whole viability of the print operation.”

Aside from the digital web sector, the adaptable and modular design of the Contiweb Digital Series also expands potential for labels and packaging applications. This is particularly in the case of customized Goss Vpak web offset press configurations incorporating a range of processes and ancillaries - such as flexo, gravure and digital stations, UV and EB drying - which would benefit from a higher level of tension control throughout the web path.

Goss announces Omnicolor II upgrade for 16-page M-600 web press Goss has launched an upgrade for the M-600 press to support the press model’s competitive edge in colour control and eliminate potential obsolescence issues.

Now the standard on all new M-600 press installations, the benefits of Omnicolor II press controls include start-up waste lowered by anything from 20 up to 50 percent as well as significant reductions in turnaround time.

The new features of the Omnicolor II upgrade are purpose-designed to achieve a more automated process to support the press operator. The ability to automate press setting direct from CIP3 data is a key area that reduces a three-stage process down to a single step, resulting in less waiting time and eliminating error potential.

a range of system improvements, including: • Accurate pre-setting of the ink keys via the pre-press interface (CIP3 file) • Quicker reaction of the ink keys and repetitive positioning • Ability to move all ink keys simultaneously; • Ink and paper selection - up to 10 papers and inks, to optimize the presetting • New functionality such as Ink Tracking and Color Boost, enables the fastest possible process to achieve good copies.

• Auto learning - by saving all running job settings, the Omnicolor will, job after job, fine tune the presetting by taking into account ink, paper and coverage specifications for optimum results.

The significant waste reduction is enabled by Following a one-day press audit, Goss engineers require full press access for between two and four days to install the low-investment upgrade on existing M-600 systems.

Underpinning the Omnicolor II development are latest-generation hardware components of the Goss Omnicon controls system

proven for controlling production on even the largest commercial press systems, such as the 96-page Sunday 5000 presses installed at Polestar, UK. In sharing this technology, Omnicolor II benefits from latest measures in preventative obsolescence, hard disk reliability and wide-ranging connectivity, such as via VPN. M-600 users can now also enjoy easier operation via a large touchscreen display and HMI software, as well as systems architecture and connectivity designed specifically for modern, industrialized production.

To help customers evaluate the potential gains from an Omnicolor II upgrade, Goss is using an ROI calculator to provide individualized expected savings.

“Customers can see the potential pay-off, whatever their current production model may be,” comments Rutger Jansen, head of customer service, Goss International Europe.

“Together, we plot in their average number of jobs and current makeready figures against the investment cost and the new figures they can reliably expect. I can’t claim that the calculation methodology is groundbreaking, but it certainly helps convince our customers that the Omnicolor II upgrade is.”

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Two Indian multimedia companies once again opt for Q.I. Press Controls Multimedia companies Jagran Prakashan and Lokmat Media have once again opted for Q.I. Press Controls. Both companies ordered mRC-3D cameras for different printing sites. The orders, which confirm the good relationship that already exists between Q.I. Press Controls and the two companies, signal a positive outcome for all three organisations.

cameras will be fitted with AIMS (Automatic Ink Mist Shields) to keep the system dirt-free.

Jagran Prakashan has made it clear that this will not be the last order it places with Q.I. Press Controls. In the future, the organisation aims to install an upgrade on the systems with additional functions, such as inkductor control, IQM (Intelligent Quality Management) and even colour control.

confidence in the new Q.I. Press Controls system: “We will continue to provide the same levels of service that Jagran Prakashan is accustomed to from us. With the technology we have, I am convinced that the product will more than meet the requirements of the organisation. Continued investment is this already excellent relationship will result in mutual benefits well into the future.”

Jagran orders for its printing sites in Allahabad and Muzaffarpur

Jagran Prakashan’s adherence to Q.I. Press Controls’ solutions is primarily down to its reliable systems which help bring about high-quality printed products. The organisation evidently maintains good relations with the QIPC – EAE India team. The systems currently operating in other plants are delivering exceptional results: quality is consistently good and start-up times for presses have been significantly reduced.

The expectations are that the system being installed will match the results of those already in situ. Vijay Pandya, Managing Director of QIPC – EAE India, has every

Lokmat orders for its printing sites in Nashik and Mumbai

Over the last three years, Q.I. Press Controls has installed various systems in the numerous plants owned by Jagran Prakashan. The IRS, the mRC+ and the mRC-3D are fitted on over 100 towers. This time, Jagran Prakashan placed an order for the installation of the mRC-3D for its plants in Allahabad and Muzaffarpur. Both locations house a Manugraph Cityline Express with six towers and one folder. Q.I. Press Controls plans to equip these printing presses with a total of 24 cameras for colour register. The

The two consecutive orders of Lokmat Media consists of 12 mRC-3D cameras for colour register and cut-off control for their location in Nashik and 10 cameras for their location in Mumbai. All cameras will be equipped with Automatic Ink Mist Shields (AIMS). The system will be installed on two new Orient newspaper presses present on the different printing sites. Due to the experience with Q.I. Press Controls, the media group expects a smooth functioning mRC-3D. After the installation, the system makes sure that the organisation reduces its waste. This is the effect of a shorter make-ready period and a constant good quality of colour register and cut-off register of the product.

Vijay Pandya is very content with the order.

He states: “We at QIPC – EAE India work hard to build and maintain good relationships with our customers. The cooperation between Lokmat Media and Q.I. Press Controls goes way back. I am glad that the organisation is convinced about the benefits of our systems.

Jagran Prakashan is amongst one of the largest media conglomerates in the country.

The Jagran group publishes twelve print titles in five different languages spread across fifteen states with over 100 editions.

Lokmat Media is a leading multi platform media company with interests in a diversified portfolio of publishing, broadcast, digital, entertainment, community and sports verticals. It has an employee strength of more than 3,000 and has a pan-India network of offices. Their well-known newspaper ‘Lokmat’ is the largest read regional language newspaper in India with 23.5 million readers and the number one Marathi newspaper in Maharashtra & Goa states with 11 editions and a circulation of 1.4 million copies.

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Goss appoints Mohit Uberoi as new CEO Goss International has announced the appointment of Mohit Uberoi as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mohit joins Goss having previously served as President/Chief Executive Officer at B&W MEGTEC.

and products. With his printing industry background, Mohit has a deep

Mohit joined MEGTEC in 1997 and led the business from 2003 to 2015. He has significant experience overseeing the transformation of global industrial mid‐ market companies with multiple product lines and global locations, with both private equity and public shareholders.

“Under Mohit’s leadership we are excited about this next stage in the company’s history. As a long-standing industry professional, Mohit is ideally suited to join Goss as its leader. He has a strong appreciation for the strengths of the company, its employees, customers

understanding of the many challenges facing the broader industry. He is a transformational leader, with a proven track record of making businesses successful,” said Sparsh Bhargava of AIP. Prior to MEGTEC, Mohit worked in research and new business development for W.R. Grace & Co., a diversified industrial conglomerate. Mohit earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, before moving to the United States to pursue his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona.

Mohit said, “I’m delighted to join Goss at such a pivotal time and look forward to working with American Industrial Partners, our management team, and employees to build a customer responsive, financially strong company with great products and services.”

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Grafmat usluge new agent for QIPC – EAE

Manugraph upgrades Heidelberg Harris Pressline with latest engineering technology Manugraph once again demonstrated its up-to-date & cutting-edge technology with a successful upgrade of an existing Heidelberg Harris press line in Mumbai recently.

Grafmat usluge has been named as the new agent for Q.I. Press Controls and EAE in Croatia and Slovenia. Since the past seven years, Grafmat usluge is working hard to expand their portfolio with leading companies in the graphic industry. At the moment they represent a range of companies present in the market in all of Europe and the world.

QIPC – EAE choose this agent to actively represent and promote the sales of QIPC – EAE in Croatia and Slovenia. QIPC – EAE has complete confidence in Grafmat usluge.

During the World Publishing Expo 2015 in Hamburg, the companies came in contact with each other. Arslan Miftachoglu, managing director Q.I. Press Controls Germany, explains that he was positive about Grafmat usluge from the start. “We are looking for the best agents to represent us in different regions. Grafmat usluge describes itself as a fast and flexible young company with know-how. I agree and think this is just what QIPC – EAE needs in their region.”

Ivan Rogic chairman Grafmat usluge, sees the partnership with QIPC – EAE as a valuable addition to Grafmat usluges portfolio. “QIPC – EAE is a supplier of measurement and control systems. This kind of company is new to our portfolio. We are in the beginning of the cooperation and we are eager to learn all about these kind of products. Adding QIPC – EAE gives us the opportunity to offer better service to our customers. It gives us more options to offer as technical solution.”

Grafmat usluge will market QIPC – EAE products in Croatia and Slovenia and sell them as the leading solutions for future success by direct sales by their existing customers and new ones. QIPC – EAE has every confidence that they will succeed in this.

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“We are delighted with Manugraph for having done such a great refurbishment job on our existing Harris machine” said Mr.Santosh Bamne, Director, SAP Print Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai. “Detailed research by the MIL R&D team and close collaboration with us led to this significant breakthrough. Manugraph also added several important features enhancing the print quality tremendously and successfully upgraded the press design,” concluded Mr.Bamne.

To provide SAP with the best solution, initially the integration of Manucolour with CIP-3 interface was done in which the existing Microcolor remote ink zone system was replaced & the press retro-fitted with the latest technology in the form of a state-ofthe-art ink-adjustment add-on ManuColour system, which substantially enhanced the machine’s performance.

To optimize the functionality further, the MIL team felt more software modifications were required and introduced the control of the ink & dampening tracking feature in ManuColour, which resulted in giving the customer improved quality, greater ease of operation & maximum optimization of time, energy and paper.

In addition, Manugraph also designed, manufactured & fitted a new induct roller system for the said press. MIL’s manufacturing standards ensured that adequate precision was maintained during the manufacturing of the ink duct rollers with a special process, thus completing the customer’s requirements. But above all, as a result of all the above innovations, SAP Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is now capable of using the existing heat-set press more effectively for printing quality jobs with minimum wastage.

By successfully refurbishing the Harris machine, Manugraph has firmly outlined its strategy of reducing customer costs and increasing value with a new generation of engineering systems that can be used to upgrade existing products. Upgrades can be tailored to individual business needs from small to large scale requirements & the company has the expertise, advanced engineering technology & service capabilities to meet all such requirements.

Amar Ujala decides in favour of two Manugraph Hiline Presses Amar Ujala Publications, the group publishing one of the leading Hindi language dailies in India, Amar Ujala, has decided to install two Hiline Web Offset presses from Manugraph. The presses will be installed at

the publication’s Noida and Meerut facilities.

Earlier they have been printing on tph (The Printers House) presses. They have gone for the Manugraph brand for the first.

The 2x1 Hiline Web Press can have numerous innovative options including shaftless drive, close loop registration & cut-off control system, ManuColor remote ink zone control, CIP3 Interface to ManuColor for Ink presetting, turner bar, bay window and Spray Dampening etc. It can deliver maximum printing speed (2nd fold) up to 50,000 cph.

Axel Springer printing experts order IDS-3D from Q.I. Press Controls The printing experts at European digital publisher Axel Springer, have ordered an IDS-3D automation package from Q.I. Press Controls. The Axel Springer printing plant in Berlin-Spandau is the third site within the company to opt for a fully automated solution from the number-one supplier of optical measurement and control systems.

Q.I. Press Controls recently received an order of Axel Springer Druckhaus Spandau (ASDS) for an automation package. ASDS aims at installing 26 IDS-3D cameras with colour register and control. Each of the cameras includes the optional Automatic Ink Mist Shield (AIMS), ink ductor control, fault detection, dampening control, and front-toback register control. Five mRC-3D cameras have been acquired for cut-off control with optional AIMS, motorized scanner transport, side-lay ribbon control, and folder compensation. The Intelligent Quality Management (IQM) will monitor camera registration. Q.I. Press Controls will install the system on thirteen of the 24 towers and on four of the eight folders on the manroland COLORMAN printing press located in the Berlin-Spandau plant.

Stefan Fricke, project leader for colour register and control systems at Axel Springer, comments on the decision in favour of Q.I. Press Controls: “Our experts are convinced that the IDS-3D for colour control and colour register will bring about considerable reductions in workload and an increase in print quality. We are intent on maintaining close collaboration with Q.I. Press Controls and EAE in the future, specifically by working with them to develop a new overarching control platform for the printing plants within the Axel Springer group.”

Chairman of Q.I. Press Controls, Menno Jansen, elaborates on the benefits provided by the system ordered by ASDS: “The IDS3D enables ASDS to measure colour density in line with the CIElab system, without register marks. This will give them three key benefits: 1) reduced numbers of operators; 2) better printing quality, and 3) the IQM will automate the technical and quality documentation. In turn, these will lead to faster, more efficient and more reliable team work.” Menno Jansen talks about a win-win situation, given the fact that these advantages will give a return on investment within a short period of time.

The recent merger of Q.I. Press Controls and EAE also meant that the investment was a strategic one. Michael Schandelmaier, project manager at ASDS, states that the collaboration between the two companies created the possibility for ASDS to establish a single control platform for the various Axel Springer printing plants. Chairman of QIPC – EAE, Erik van Holten, made it known that the organisations will continue to work closely to develop this overarching control platform: “The respective specialisations of Q.I. Press Controls and EAE enable the entire printing process at Axel Springer to be automated.”

Axel Springer Druckhaus Spandau is a printing plant that produces nine daily newspapers, two weekly papers, five Sunday papers, and commercial products for various markets. With its state-of-the-art printing technologies, the organisations sets it standards high when it comes to the quality of its products for the advertising and magazine industry.

Printing Expert Michael Schandelmaier, project manager at Axel Springer Druckhaus Spandau.

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PAMEX 2015 The 10th edition of the most celebrated show in the Printing Industry organised by AIFMP and managed by Print-Packaging.com is all set to welcome its exhibitors and visitors on 9-12 December 2015.

Roadshow Partner HP giving technical insight at Puducherry event

“The return of Pamex has caught the imagination of all and we are gearing to repeat the magic of 2006, an edition that is very nostalgically remembered by the industry as one of the most successful printing exhibitions in the country.” - Anil Arora, President, PrintPackaging.com

Many leading companies have already booked their stalls at PAMEX 2015, where the main attraction would be the innovations and developments from the printing industry. HP India, Canon, Line-O-Matic Graphic Industries, Ricoh, EFI, Xerox, Print Mac, Autoprint Machinery Manufacturers, etc. are some of the bigwigs from the industry who have reserved space to display their latest products and solutions.

With several major players already on board, PAMEX is on course to attain the targeted 9000 Sqm from 300+ exhibitors. Several foreign exhibitors from countries including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Germany, Canada, Malaysia, UK etc add to the

Delegates at Puducherry Event

international flavour of the event. At the same time, a separate MSME pavilion that provides start-ups and small ventures an opportunity to rub shoulders with the giants while showcasing their home grown innovations also adds tremendous value to the visitors’ experience.

The Exhibition has four distinct themes to attract focussed exhibitors and visitors: Print, Narrow Web, Package Converting & Corrugated Packaging.

An extensive promotional campaign kicked in recently, with the much vaunted road shows being conducted in a new format. These are being

Key Notes : > A huge showcase of latest innovations and developments from the printing industry. > Four distinct themes to attract focussed exhibitors and visitors: Print, Narrow Web, Package Converting & Corrugated Packaging. > PPCPL is all set to add value to the event with its rich experience in the industry.

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In the month of November, the programme reached out to Solapur in Maharashtra and Mehasana, Surat, Rajkot and Bhavnagar in Gujarat.

The other part of this programme is planned as Zonal level contact programmes. The programme in Kochi in the South was successfully carried out in association with the Kerala Master Printers ‘Association and the Kerala Printers’ Association. In November this programme happened at Lucknow in the North, Kolkata in the East and Vadodara in the West.

presented as contact programmes that include a knowledge seminar. HP and Technova are the knowledge partners in these events that are being conducted at two levels. The Grassroots Contact Programme reaches out to the very small towns that are seeing a big increase in print demand and hence a mushrooming of new printers thirsting for knowledge. These programmes are being conducted in partnership with regional associations and in the states

Speakers at Akola Grassroot Contact Programme

of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu & Gujarat and are receiving tumultuous response.

In Maharashtra, the programmes have been completed in Nashik, Ahmednagar, Nanded, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Akola, Satara, Kolhapur and Belgaum upto the end of October. In Tamilnadu, the Grassroot Contact Programme has been conducted in Puducherry, Dindigul, Thoothukudi, Vellore and Thiruvannamalai.

Meantime, the exhibitors have started finalising and unveiling their plans. The show will host the launch of 75+ products and will feature the LIVE demonstration of 200+ running machines. Some of the exhibits to look forward to include the HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press; Autoprint 1520 Colt, Knight NX & Dion 450+ Printing Machines; Kit Pro C9100 & Pro C7100x toner press from Ricoh; Komori Imperia IS 29 Digital Press by Insight Communication & Print Solutions India; Latest Range of Presses & Printers from Monotech Systems; Folder Gluer Machine from ACME; Graphic Arts Equipment from Nippon Colour; German Technology Eyeletting & Paper Drilling Machines by Gayathri Machineries; Ero S.r.l. Pressure

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Glueing System by Integrity Consulting India and PUR Binder by Welbound Worldwide.

Details of these plans have also been circulated in the form of a Preview to all the exhibitors as well as prospective visitors- a database of over 120000 people. This has created a buzz in the entire industry leading to enormous number of visitor registrations for the show. Shortly, invitations detailing the special features and show essentials will be sent to all the prospective visitors so as to have a hassle free entry at the venue.

“The return of Pamex has caught the imagination of all and we are gearing to repeat the magic of 2006, an edition that is very nostalgically remembered by the industry as one of the most successful printing exhibitions in the country,” said Anil Arora, President, Print-Packaging.com, the Event Manager of the exhibition. Being one of the focused exhibition organisers in the field of packaging and printing, PPCPL is all set to add value to the event with its rich experience in the industry. An “International Technology

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Conclave” has also been planned on the second day of PAMEX 2015, i.e., 10th December 2015 at Bombay Exhibition Centre Hall No. 2. The conclave organised by Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS) will focus on

Technology Hot Spot, Brand Building and Innovative Print Strategies.

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Plan your visit today! For more details visit: www.pamex.in

R.M. Associates at PAMEX 2015 R.M.Associates will be exhibiting in Pamex Stall E-12, with their focus being on the products from the following companies:

ACTEGA Terra GmbH, Germany will present their wide range of products which include their world renowned coatings solutions.

Eckart Gmbh, Germany: They will present the wide range of Eckart’s metallic inks which can bring value-addition to customers’ work and help solve their technical problems too.

Eckart’s India representatives will also be present at their stall.

Technotrans India, having their Service Office in Chennai, will also have their Technical Representative present at the R.M. Associates Stall to inform the Printers about their various products which can help improve productivity and quality while

TECHNICAL DETAILS printing and solve their problems related to their equipments which are Standard OEM’s on most of the Printing machines.

They will also present a wide range of consumables of their different associates including: Ink-repelling jackets from PRINTGUARD-USA, Underpacking Papers of Marks-3Zet and Cutting rules from Tsukatani from Japan.

“Our main aim is to offer products which can bring value-addition to our customers,” says Rohit Madan, CEO -R.M. Associates.

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PAMEX 2015: A digital feast with never before seen equipment Mr. Anil Arora shares his views about Printing Industry and managing Pamex 2015

Anil Arora, Print-Packaging.com, is at the helm of planning and organising the upcoming PAMEX 2015 show in Mumbai.

Here, Anil Arora, shares his views on printing industry in general and PAMEX in particular.

From your perspective, what is the future of the printing industry in general and Indian printing industry in particular?

Anil Arora: Undeterred by the shift to e-books and digital communication, the printers world over are evolving and successfully finding ways to improve sales and profits. At least, in the foreseeable future I don’t expect to see any threat to the world printing industry.

India has a flourishing market in all segments including the publishing market that is otherwise seeing the largest decline worldwide. This is because we still have a lot of catching up to do to reach the world consumption levels. Package printing is growing the steepest, riding an explosion in the consuming population. The Indian printer has geared up and smartened in use of both analogue and digital technologies. He is becoming adept at choosing an appropriate mix as he expands his business to meet the growing demands.

What according to you are the strengths and weaknesses of the Indian printing industry?

Anil Arora: The contemporary printers are fast learners and are now adopting global good practices. They are helped by the same

quality that helps Indians excel in the field of IT – ability to intuitively understand digital technology in communication and the ways to supplement it with print. As they have become more professional in the business, barring exception, the downside is that their work is also less passion driven.

their plans at drupa, six months later. Though I am privy to some exhibitors’ plans, they are still keeping it under wraps and want to roll them out in their own time and style. I can only share that among many other features, a digital feast with ‘never seen before’ equipment is in the offing.

With the number of exhibitions on the rise, what is your advice for the exhibitors/visitors for participation?

Anil Arora: International exhibitions like

As a show manager, how will you ensure that there is good number of visitors to the show?

Anil Arora: An extensive visitor promotion

drupa or China Print, national exhibitions like PrintPack and Pamex as well as regional exhibitions – all have their role to play. The printer and the exhibitor have to be clear about the different characteristics of these exhibitions and the expectations from them.

PrintPack and Pamex happening within months of each other and in the same venue had created an anomaly. This , fortunately has been resolved and I appreciate people at the helm of IPAMA and AIFMP for their farsightedness. Future Pamex exhibitions will be in Mumbai and will also be in a different calendar and financial year than PrintPack.

campaign has kicked in. The road shows have been planned at two levels. A grassroots contact programme will see Pamex being presented in the second and third tier towns in an extensive coverage in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. A four city zonal level contact programme will be organised to reach out to emerging towns.

Newsletters, e-mail communications, SMSes, social media, news blogs, trade magazine ads, bus advertisement, hoardings and several other traditional methods of reaching out to visitors are extensively being used.

However, the backbone of our promotion is an extensive database of prospective visitors that we have painstakingly put together over the years that we will rely on to send personal invitations by snail mail.

What would be the total expanse of Pamex 2015? Is this in sync with your targets?

Anil Arora: The last time an edition of Pamex was held in Mumbai was in 2006. That was probably one of the most successful exhibitions in this industry in the country and is remembered nostalgically by most exhibitors. The moving of Pamex to Mumbai has caught the imagination of the industry and we have more than 200 exhibitors that have signed up already. We expect to have over 300 exhibitors eventually and also meet our targets. Though the slowdown in the Chinese economy means that we may not have as many Chinese companies as we expected.

What new can the exhibitors/visitors expect at the fair?

Anil Arora: Recently, there has been a flurry of increase in space by the exhibitors who had signed up much earlier. This is an indication that there will be several running equipment on display. Some exhibitors have indicated that they would be launching new products in the exhibition while others would want to use the event to give a preview of

What other efforts are taken by Print-Packaging.com to make it a best-in-class show?

Anil Arora: A successful show results when quality visitors in numbers get to meet leading players in the exhibition. This kind of show becomes iconic, when it is institutionalised in the same venue at the same periodicity and time of the year. We have taken the first step in that direction.

Any message for the printing industry?

Anil Arora: With the Indian economy being singled out to lead the next phase of global growth, this is start of an exciting phase in the industry. The world will be making a beeline for Pamex. Be there to see the best that the world has to offer and be spoilt for choice. The dates are December 9-12 and weather wise too, it is also the best time of the year to be in Mumbai.

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25 years ago, the Xerox DocuTech initiated Print on Demand Xerox is celebrating the 25th anniversary of a product line that forever changed printing and transformed the way people work in the office by connecting the dots between documents and electronic office equipment.

The Xerox DocuTech 135 Production Publisher, announced on Oct. 2, 1990, revolutionized the way businesses produced common office items such as advertising brochures, newsletters and sales reports.

The new product line made it possible to receive electronic images of documents from remote computers, store them, allow them to be edited and shared over computer networks, and generate documents of printshop quality at high speed.

“It has been a tremendous asset to Samco Printers over the last 25 years,” said Sam Hirji, president of Samco Printers, which still uses an original DocuTech 135 Production Publisher in its daily production cycle in Vancouver, Canada. “It’s hard to imagine a day when there was no viable means for a commercial printer to print directly from a computer to a high-speed production printer.

The DocuTech forever changed that.”

The DocuTech 135 Production Publisher spawned digital print on demand, an alternative and complement to traditional commercial printing methods. DocuTech’s innovation was in combining the steps of the printing process – job preparation (prepress), printing and finishing – into new electronic workflows that led to faster, nearly immediate turnarounds, and low-cost short runs.

The DocuTech also played a role in succeeding waves of innovation including the transition from analog office copiers to multifunction digital devices that scan, fax, copy and print, as well as the development

of variable-information printing, which uses data to personalize documents at a massive scale. In the process, it has helped hundreds of commercial and corporate print shops around the world build highly successful businesses.

Xerox received a 2005 National Medal of Technology and Innovation award, the highest technology honor the United States confers upon its citizens, for having “created the modern reprographics, digital printing, and print-on-demand industries.” By 2011, the digital print-on-demand industry had an annual global retail value of $66 billion1.

Notable technologies that drove DocuTech’s innovation include: • The industry’s then fastest print speed (135 pages per minute), which was especially impressive for its 600 dotsper-inch print resolution – twice the standard at the time • Advanced electronics that were in part a legacy from Scientific Data Systems, Inc., a Xerox company from 1969 to 1975, and an early adopter of integrated circuits for computers, and among

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the first to use silicon transistors in computers A computer with a graphical user interface and mouse that served as the DocuTech’s operator interface - a direct descendant of the industry’s first personal computer, created by what is now PARC, A Xerox company

The DocuTech’s development program spanned a decade and involved several thousand engineers. “One of the biggest challenges the team faced was how to make a machine that performed seamlessly in a space that was not yet defined,” said Randall Hube, manager of Litigation & Strategic Technical Services in Xerox Intellectual Property Operations, and also a member of the DocuTech development team. “We always had a sense, even from the beginning, that we were doing groundbreaking work and it was going to be very special.”

About two dozen DocuTech models were brought to market, successively refining the architecture that revolutionized the business of printing with an “order-then-distributethen-print” business model to precisely meet demand. In traditional processes, large runs of books, marketing materials and other pieces typically are printed, and then distributed to stores and warehouses for ordering.

More than1,500 DocuTech systems are still active worldwide. Xerox’s Digital Printing Hotspot Blog gives you the opportunity to tell your DocuTech story.

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HP Indigo Technology creates book honouring Nobel Peace Laureates

HP Inc. announced that HP Indigo has been selected for a third consecutive time to print Being Nobel, a book about the inspirational lives of Nobel Peace Laureates. The book was presented to each honouree and youth delegates during the 15th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates event this year in Barcelona, Spain, taking place from November 13-15.

An Italian journalist and human rights activist, Malcangio has worked for the Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace since 2001. “Being Nobel allows me to share my passion about inspiring stories of incredible humanitarians I had the chance to work with”, shared Malcangio. “The book focuses on the importance of changing the way that history is taught, learned and understood by youths Every generation must walk its own journey but it is necessary to see the footsteps of those who have walked with dignity, wisdom, around the world and the significance ofsuccess, and virtue before us. Young people must be heard no doubt, but they must also be given meaningful information and not just superficiality and entertainment conceptualizing history through peace rather than war,” concluded the author. "

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Previous editions of Being Nobel were printed in Germany (Elanders) and South Africa (Fairstep).

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is a journalist, interpreter and translator from five languages, human rights activist, and the Institutional Relation's Director of the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.

Ms. Malcangio has translated for a number of world leaders during G8 Summits as well as diplomatic meetings. She has organized several missions around the globe for Nobel Peace Laureates and for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

She has edited books for the Italian public administration on sustainable tourism (Archaeology, Tourism & Entertainment) and on inter-religious dialogue (Earth and Skies of God, the Environment of Human Beings).

Malcangio is a citizen of the world, with a Columbian grandmother and two Swiss sons who directly descend from Niklaus von Flüe, the Patron Saint honoured among both Protestants and Catholics with the permanent national unity of Switzerland. Brother Klaus’ inspiration lives in Livia's activities every day.

With her family, she produces organic hazelnuts and breeds horses in the countryside of Rome at Potrero Grande Agritourism Resort, where they also welcome eco-friendly travellers from all over the world.

“Each year we face major time constraints when it comes to printing the book, as the honourees are announced so close to the Summit”, said Ashley Woods, Print “Peace is not unity in similarity but unity in diversity, Production Manager. such short in the comparison and conciliation “With of differences.”

Mikhail Gorbachev turnaround and inevitable lasteducation, minute “Those of us who have been privileged to receive skills and experiences and even power must be role models for the next generation of leadership.” changes taking place including the need to Wangari Maathai “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side personalize copy, choice using of the oppressor.each If an elephant has itsthe foot on the tail of aof mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.”

Indigo technology gave me total peace of Desmond Tutu “Wishing is not enough, no matter how heartfelt the wish. mind,” concluded Ashley.

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Being Nobel was written by author Livia Malcangio and printed in Germany by Elanders, which selected the HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press to bring Malcangio’s beautiful story to life because of its ability to produce photographic printsLIVIA in vibrant detail MALCANGIO and advanced image quality in a very short turnaround time.

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lay-flat books such as Being Nobel, The B2 / 29-inch HP Indigo 10000 utilizes up to seven ink stations for an extended colour gamut , including HP Indigo ElectroInk white, spot colours and special colours. And because the Laureates are chosen so close to the day of the actual ceremony, quick turnaround is critical. This digital press can print up to 4600 colour B2 sheets per hour and can integrate with a range of inline and near-line finishing devices for seamless production.

With more than 170 images, illustrations and maps, the book details the courageous stories of recent Nobel Peace Prize winners – from Mikhail Gorbachev and Desmond Tutu to the Dalai Lama and 18 year old Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Laureate in history, and others. The book is meticulously arranged continent by continent, with vivid photographs and illustrations. Each chapter carefully integrates stories of those who by accident or design, shaped the world history of the last 60 years.

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Xerox Showcases Versant 80, creates a buzz in Rajasthan Photo Fair 2015 Versant 80 records 24 installations within 5 months of launch, powers Xerox to No.1 position in Q2 2015.

Xerox India showcased Versant 80 along with partner, Sahil Enterprises at Rajasthan Photo Fair, Jaipur held from October 30, 2015 to November 01, 2015. As per the IDC data, Xerox India was ranked No. 1 in Q2 2015 in the Production Systems Group category on an activity basis; showcasing Xerox’s prowess and strength in the sector.

Xerox Versant 80 has been a great success in FY15 seeing 24 installations till September. The company expects more than 20 installations by the end of the year.

The Versant 80 provides production press capabilities with walk-up simplicity, offsetquality performance and automated features that remove the guesswork from optimizing image quality, colour and registration.

Printing at 80 pages-per-minute (ppm) and the device delivers ultra HD, The Versant 80 comes with a choice of the latest servers powered by Fiery: the Xerox EX-i 80 EFI Fiery FS150, embedded Print Server or the Xerox EX 80 EFI Fiery FS150 Pro, External Print Server. This product is a great fit for photo-printing as it gives great colour output with high image quality. Additionally, the product offers 10-bit image quality at 2400 x 2400 dpi; and can handle a variety of media types with a compact Belt Fuser system and Xerox’s EA Low Melt Dry Ink which is a great capability for photo-printing.

Commenting on the product at Rajasthan Photo Fair 2015, Mr. Balaji Rajagopalan, Executive Director, Technology, Channels & International Distributor Operations, Xerox India said, “We are glad to be a part of the Rajasthan Photo Fair 2015 and showcase one of our key digital presses – Versant 80.

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and expect close to 50 installations by the end of the year; this is a great number for a product launched only five months back. The fair was a success for us and we received positive feedback from multiple outlets. This not only inspires us but also gives us the motivation to develop more such products and constantly keep on innovating.”

Further commenting, Mr. Balaji added, “Rajasthan Photo Fair is a great platform and we are glad to be here along with our trusted partners – Sahil Enterprises. This region is very important to Xerox business and we are excited to showcase one of our very successful equipment here. Furthermore, we will continue to focus in the region through multiple other roadshows and events in the coming year.”

Mr. Raja Chaudhry, Sahil Enterprises said, “Xerox is one of the most prestigious

organisations to partner with and we are glad to be associated with them for the Rajasthan Photo Fair 2015. The event was a great success and a great platform for us to network with like-minded professionals.

Versant 80, one of Xerox’s marquee digital press was well applauded by print-providers, customers and many other people present at the fair. We hope to continue our relationship with Xerox and grow along with them in the future.”

Rajasthan Photo Fair 2015 was a great platform for all photographers to come together and network with the finest of individuals and professionals who not only appreciate quality but also invest in imaging industry that deserve the best kind of buyers.

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Xerox India appoints Raju GVSR to lead its Digital Printing Business Move aimed at accelerating Xerox Digital Printing business to the next level of growth He has also served in multiple roles in Thompson Press and Xerox Modicorp.

Xerox India has announced the appointment of Raju GVSR as Associate Director and Head, Production Systems Group, Xerox India. Raju comes in with more than two decades of experience in the technology and digital printing industry and the appointment is aimed at further accelerating Xerox growth in Digital Printing Business.

Prior to Xerox, Raju has around 21 years of experience with a strong focus on the digital printing industry. He was one of the key members in starting the Xerox Color Production business in 2001 and helped in starting the inkjet business for IBM Infoprint in 2007 and in his last assignment, he served as a Strategic Account Manager, Hewlett Packard where he was instrumental in starting their Indigo and Inkjet Business.

Raju is B.E from Pune University and also holds a PGDM from XIM Bhubaneswar. Raju is skilled and proficient in solution designing, implementing and maintaining pricing infrastructure along with third party OEMs and also has sound knowledge of business process analysis & design, re-engineering and process rationalization. Raju will play a key role in devising the strategy and plans for Xerox’s graphic communications business going forward and will be crucial to the Xerox India growth story. Raju will be reporting to Mr. Balaji Rajagopalan and will initially be based out of Bangalore.

Commenting on the new appointment, Mr. Balaji Rajagopalan, Executive Director, Technology, Channels & International Distributor Operations, Xerox India said, “We warmly welcome Raju to Xerox India and we are confident that he will add a lot of value to our Graphic Communication business.

He has a vast array of experience in the technology and digital printing industry. He is also familiar with Xerox strengths and offerings, having previously been associated

with Xerox, which is a great advantage as it allows him to get off to a quick start. His in-depth understanding of our business and the industry will be of an added advantage to us and we are sure he will take the business to new heights. We wish him the very best for his new role.”

Raju GVSR, Head – Graphic Communication, Xerox India said, “I am excited to join back Xerox India and hope to live up to the expectations that have been bestowed upon me. Xerox India has a strong portfolio of products and a talented team of engineers and partners. FY15 has been a good year for Xerox’s digital printing business with key products across series being launched. I am confident that we are now well set to enter the next level of growth and I will be able to contribute to this growth and push Xerox’s strength in digital printing further.”

Konica Minolta highlights 3rd generation bizhub press C71HC at Davangere Roadshow Konica Minolta Business Solutions recently organised Roadshow on November 6, 2015 at Hotel Pooja International Vinobha Nagar, Davangere, Karnataka. Konica Minolta displayed their newly launched 3rd generation high-chroma machine, bizhub press C71HC in the event.

The 3rd generation machine bizhub PRESS c71HC brings benefits over its predecessor.

The new model is more productive, the colour stability is higher. Bizhub PRESS C71hc also comes with an optional banner tray to support the printing on media up to 13x47. This gives the customers to print bigger format of photo albums. The machine also comes with workflow software Print Xpress to support the customer printing process and cater to wide variety of formats of printing.

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Konica Minolta participated in Rajasthan Photo Fair Highlight of the event was 3rd generation machine C71hc as they are displayed for example on a calibrated monitor.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions recently participated in participated in Rajasthan Photo Fair-2015 organised by All Rajasthan Photographic Association, Jaipur at B.M. Birla Auditorium Jaipur.

It was a mega event for professional photographers, lab owners, photography enthusiast, imaging and solution industry, photography beginners, students, gadget lover, photographic material supplier, etc. A platform for all shutterbugs to come together and associate with the finest professional, who invest in imaging industry that deserve the best kind of buyers. It was a golden chance to tap network and deal with the right business audience.

Point of attraction was new product launches, latest technology, photographic equipments, portfolio displays, photographic lab equipments, high end cameras, wedding photography and album. It was a high class exhibition which offered one to one interaction with vendors, new business opportunities and association.

With the growing need for print product images and photo albums from digital cameras, also demand for online and print communication combined increases, the requirement for the accurate reproduction of RGB workflows is rapidly increasing. Due to the narrow colour range of a conventional CMYK printer, some of the colours seen in real life and on a monitor may change in print or appear less vivid. Konica Minolta now presents the professional solution with the bizhub PRESS C71hc. The high-chroma toner of these colour production systems has an extended colour range that is much closer to sRGB than that of conventional CMYK toners. Colours can be printed virtually

The 3rd generation machine bizhub PRESS c71HC brings benefits over its predecessor.

The new model is more productive, the colour stability is higher. Bizhub PRESS c71HC also comes with an optional banner tray to support the printing on media up to 13x47. This gives the customers to print bigger format of photo albums. The machine also comes with workflow software Print Xpress to support the customer printing process and cater to wide variety of formats of printing.

“The colour production printing market is steadily growing and there can be no doubt that RGB data and the high-chroma technology will continue to increase in importance in the future. In this context, Konica Minolta is proud to introduce the 3rd generation of high-chroma products with the new bizhub PRESS C71hc” – explains Mr Yuji Nakata, Managing Director Konica Minolta India.

Konica Minolta made its presence felt at Udupi Exhibition Xpress, the machine has been widely accepted by the photo industry in the country for printing Photo Products. The combination of the hardware and software complete the requirements from the photo customers to cater to various needs from a Photo Album to small passport or post card photographs.

Konica Minolta participated in State level photographer exhibition at Ammanni Ramanna Shetty Memorial Hall, Chitpady, and Udupi District. It was a two days exhibition from October 9th -10th, 2015.

South Kanara Photography Association celebrated their silver jubilee with a state level photographer conference and the exhibition. Old model cameras, accessories, new branded models were exhibited under the guidance of photographer Astro Mohan.

A two-wheeler rally was flagged off by superintendent of police Annamalai at Clock Tower.

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Urban minister VinaykumarSorake and Forest minister Ramantha Rai inaugurated international photo exhibition. A Book Release also took place by Health minister U T Khader. Pramod Madhwaraj (Udupi MLA) and Srinivas Poojary (MLC Kota) and G Shankar were the chief guests for the event.

Konica Minolta displayed bizhub PRESS C70HC along with workflow software Print

Bizhub Press C1085 &C70HC have been landmark products for the Photo Industry by meeting the customer expectations from the photo industry and providing the productivity & flexibility to print on various kinds of substrates on both the sides of the media to provide a good looking light weight finished album. The customers also have the flexibility to print the traditional 12x36 album on bizhub PRESS C70HC. Bizhub PRESS C70HC is a very unique product with a unique Toner Technology. The device is capable to reproduce the colours very close the sRGB colour gamut which makes it very near to traditional photo lab quality. Konica Minolta has installed more than 400 of C70Hc in the country.

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FoodPex India to supplement International PackTech and drink technology India To keep up with developments on the Indian food and beverage market, the range of products and services at International PackTech India and drink technology India will be joined by a third event – the newly developed FoodPex India. It will focus on the processing and packaging of solid foods of all kinds. In the future the newly created trade fair trio will map the thematic areas of packaging and related processes, beverage technology and liquid food as well as food processing and packaging under one roof.

The constellation of this unique range will enhance the attractiveness of the event even further and will set a clear signal on the Indian food and beverage market. PackTech India and drink technology India have already come to be seen as the most important platforms for these industries in India.

“The Indian market shows a clear interest in food processing and food packaging.

This is why, in 2014, we and also Messe München were already presenting suitable products and solutions at the two trade fairs.

It’s a logical step to enhance this range by adding a dedicated platform under the name of FoodPex, a brand which we previously launched in China,” says Bernd Jablonowski, Global Portfolio Director for Packaging and Processing at Messe Düsseldorf, the organisers of International PackTech India and of the new FoodPex India.

“Visitors to the trade fair trio will benefit from a new and even clearer structure with an unparalleled product and service line-up which is now available on the Indian

subcontinent. Our unique expertise in the processing and bottling of drinks and liquid food will thus receive an ideal thematic enhancement,” says Petra Westphal, Exhibition Group Director at Messe München GmbH, the organiser of drink technology India.

India as a growth market India is a dynamic market with major potential in packaging and related processes, particularly in packaged food and beverages. Although per-capita consumption is still relatively low, figures from the market This development is driven by social change and clear economic growth. Moreover, the resulting growth of the middle class has led to a greater demand for hygienically processed and packaged food and beverages. This is putting greater pressure on local manufacturers to invest in highquality processing, packaging and bottling equipment, so that they can compete with imported products.

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research institute Euromonitor have shown that the demand for processed and packaged food is set to rise by about 31 per cent by 2019. During the same period soft drinks sales are even expected to rise to more than twice their current level. India is already the world’s number one in milk consumption, and its market for liquid milk products is developing very dynamically.

The organisers are expecting the trade fair trio to attract around 250 exhibitors (2015: 230). The available exhibition space will be approx. 14,000 square metres. Last year’s event already saw a 37-per-cent increase in visitors, reaching an all-time high with over 10,000 visitors in all. More than 90 per cent of the relevant professionals – of whom far more than two thirds were entrepreneurs or senior management – awarded top marks to International PackTech India and drink technology India in 2014. The response was particularly positive to the broad spectrum that was on offer and also to the presence of numerous market leaders. The third edition of the two trade fairs confirmed their reputation as a business platform with specially tailored solutions for the Indian market. A similar increase in visitors’ numbers is expected for 2016.

Exhibitors can download the relevant details and registration forms for the three trade fairs (held in parallel at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from 15 to 17 December 2016) from www.drinktechnologyindia.com, www.packtech-india.com and www.foodpex-india.com.

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Pakistan packaging giant invests in high-tech sheetfed offset technology from KBA First highly automated Rapida 106 with double coating and cold foil for Saima Packaging.

In January 2016 KBA-Sheetfed will be delivering a seven-colour Rapida 106 raised press with double coating for both UV& Conventional Printing on board and plastics, and a cold-foil transfer system to Saima Packaging in Karachi/Pakistan. The company, founded by Muhammad Yousuf Tinwala, today is one of the country’s largest producers of high-quality packaging.

When Muhammad Yousuf Tinwala first set up his business in 1972 it operated from a shop measuring just 4m². Printing became his principal occupation in 1975 and the past 40 years have seen the company grow into a major player with over 250,000ft² of production floor space. Saima currently has more than 450 employees and there is still no end in sight to the growth. The company processes some 21,000 tonnes of board and flexible substrates every year. Saima is a top supplier for many well-known brand names, and market leader in packaging for the tobacco, food and beverages, FMCG and pharmaceuticals industries in Pakistan.

Ideal press for special packaging A Rapida 105 universal with five printing units with coater and hybrid equipment has already been in operation at Saima Packaging for the past two years. The reliability and flexibility of the press, paired with the intensive support given by the KBA team both during the investment phase and in after-sales service, have delighted all concerned, and it was not least for this reason that Muhammad Yousuf Tinwala recently signed for an 18,000-sph high-tech Rapida 106 with 11 printing and finishing units. It is also the first press with inline coldfoil transfer in Pakistan. Further equipment highlights include FAPC fully automatic plate

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changers, CleanTronic Multicombi-washing system, CleanTronic UV, EES extraction in the delivery and lot more. The two intermediate drying units are configured with VariDry IR/ hot-air dryers, followed up with VariDry IR/ hot-air/UV dryers for final drying in the tripleextended delivery. The DriveTronic feeder with dedicated drives, DriveTronic SIS sidelay-free infeed, disengaging of the unused inking units, an ErgoTronic console with wallscreen and the new TouchTronic operating concept are already standard features of the press.

The presetting data for fast job changeovers are supplied to the press via LogoTronic CIPLinkX. For Saima the new press is key to short makeready, high productivity in inline finishing and reduced energy consumption.

Saima Packaging produces both rigid and flexible packaging on eight sheetfed offset and two rotogravure presses. The substrates used range from paper to polypropylene &polyethylene and run lengths vary between 200 and 1.5 million sheets. In sheetfed offset, the company offers its clients the desired added value in the form of a broad colour spectrum and an endless diversity of finishing options. Its clients include bigbrand names, such as Philip Morris, Abbott Laboratories, Unilever and McDonalds.

Water-based coatings (matt and gloss), UV coatings (matt and gloss), printing and finishing on metallised board, embossing, window cut-outs and additional security features are daily business for Saima. And the new Rapida 106, with its seven printing

units, twin coaters and cold foil transfer, is the ideal press for innovations.

Pioneer in terms of ecology and quality When it comes to ecology, Saima Packaging is setting the standards in Pakistan: All ink canisters are recyclable, the company’s premium substrates consist of recycled paper for 80% of the production and the top priorities throughout the production process are reduced resource consumption and minimised wastage.

Another important criterion for Saima is compliance with the highest quality standards. Corresponding tests are performed at every stage of the production.

Modern quality labs with the latest measuring equipment permit exact monitoring, and the quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2008. In addition, Saima meets all food safety requirements specified in ISO 22000 and holds corporate supplier accreditation from important clients such as Philip Morris Pakistan and McDonalds Pakistan.

Whether a job entails 100 folding cartons or 1 million printed sheets, Saima Packaging supplies finished and fully converted packaging products on a just-in-time basis, and in doing so attaches particular importance to long-term partnerships with its clients.

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Chinese trade shop decides to go with a nyloflex NExT exposure Founded in Shanghai in the year 2000, the flexo plate tradeshop, Sinwa, evolved very quickly to a significant supplier position in the Chinese flexo printing industry. Meanwhile, 120 well-trained employees serve the customers countrywide from six sites. From its inception, the company has been steadily developing the quality level of flexo printing.

Perfect service and excellent printing plate quality are a matter of course. These efforts were rewarded by numerous prizes achieved from flexo competitions both in China and North America.

The positive experience with Flint Group and the superb cooperation with the local Flint Group employees induced Sinwa to install a nyloflex NExT Exposure in May 2015.

The nyloflex NExT exposure technology utilises a high intensity UV-A LED light source to conduct rapid crosslinking of the photopolymer surface. The high UV-A output

results in a virtual 1:1 image reproduction from the digital file to the finished plate. In flexible packaging, printing plates exposed with this technology allow excellent ink transfer, particularly in solids, due to the option to precisely reproduce surface screening structures. And in corrugated printing, fluting will considerably be reduced.

With this configuration, the innovation player in the Chinese flexo printing market further improves its efficiency to offer added value to the customers.

“We are very proud that such an innovative company like Sinwa has decided to go with our system,” says QiHong-Magenta Zheng, General Manager Flint Group Flexographic Products in China. And Michael Lin, Managing Director Sinwa, adds: “We can completely rely on the nyloflex NExT exposure technology, which has been proven to be the easiest and most consistent way

for the flat top dot application; meanwhile it enhances our competence and further differentiates us.”

Already in the beginning of this year, Sinwa’s management had decided to expand its business into the letterpress area for label printing, and thus to purchase the compact letterpress plate-making system, nyloprint Combination CW 50 x 70, from Flint Group.

Kunshan Fuhua to meet ambitious objectives with Flint nyloflex NExT Fast exposure, excellent ink transfer, and constant quality in plate making Founded in 1995, Kunshan Fuhua Printing Co. Ltd. is located in Kunshan in the Southern Chinese province of Jiangsu.

About 700,000 people live on ca. 930 square kilometres in this district-free city in the Yangtze delta. This area is among the most economically developed regions in China.

Kunshan Fuhua is a leading Chinese flexo trade shop with a comprehensive offering for packaging printers. Profound technical knowledge, sophisticated equipment, and the advanced management level are

From left to right.: Huang Chaobo (Kunshan Fuhua), Supachai Theravithayangkura (Flint Group), Li Lin (Kunshan Fuhua), Yushan Lee, Thomas Weik, and Sim Cai (Flint Group) are pleased with the installation of a nyloflex® NExT Exposure at Kunshan Fuhua.

the pillars of its success. More than 200 well-trained technicians offer a perfect service to the customers. These attributes and the high product quality contribute to the good reputation of the company. In order to continue as a quality leader and to further improve the product range, they put emphasis on technological innovations. It’s the intention to become the most powerful flexo plate making company in Asia. This is one of the reasons they chose to step and grow into the thin plate area besides the segment of thick plates, which has been mainly served so far.

After a successful series of tests, they decided in April 2015, to install a nyloflex NExT Exposure FV unit from Flint Group.

The nyloflex NExT exposure technology utilises a high intensity UV-A LED light source to conduct rapid crosslinking of the photopolymer surface. The high UV-A output results in a virtual 1:1 image reproduction from the digital file to the finished plate. In flexible packaging, printing plates exposed with this technology allow excellent ink transfer, particularly in solids due to the option to precisely reproduce surface

screening structures. And in corrugated printing, fluting will considerably be reduced.

Encouraged by the positive experiences with the new exposure unit and the excellent cooperation with the local Flint Group staff, Kunshan Fuhua’s management decided to buy a nyloflex Digital Washer FV, which went into operation early this summer. This premium quality equipment is ideally suited for processing digital and conventional photopolymer printing plates. The digital layer separation and a faster washout speed, due to additional brushes, shorten the processing time significantly, thus improving productivity. Two solvent cycles reduce the contamination of the washer and enable clean processing of the printing plates. The viscosity and temperature control device ensure consistent processing conditions and optimised solvent consumption.

“We are extremely satisfied with Flint Group’s product offering and system solutions,” says Ms. Fu Wenzhen, Managing Director Kunshan Fuhua. “The investment in this new equipment will help us to meet our ambitious objectives.”

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Packaging Touchpoint at drupa 2016

One of the key highlight topics at drupa 2016 will be packaging production. Papers with outstanding sensory appeal combined with excellent finishing techniques turn packaging into first class advertising media.

Electronic displays and sensors make packaging intelligent; digital printing permits personalisation and versioning. As a result, according to current forecasts the packaging market will increase to 975 billion euros by 2018. A separate special show, Packaging Touchpoint, reflects this market relevance.

“Our aim is to use the visionary Touchpoint to identify potential in packaging design and production and address important vertical markets”, says Sabine Geldermann, Director of drupa, highlighting the idea behind this part of the show. Packaging Touchpoint is

aimed at brands, packaging designers and service providers already operating in the packaging sector or who want to enter the sector.

This special forum in Hall 12 is being designed and implemented in close collaboration with the European Packaging Design Association (epda), Europe’s leading association of brands and packaging agencies. “We will be covering the whole spectrum of the packaging world: technical/ functional requirements, cultural and ethical considerations, cost-effectiveness and efficiency, the wide range of substrates through to the technologies used”, explains Claudia Josephs, Project Manager at epda. To be in a position to fulfil the special

needs of the various user industries better, Packaging Touchpoint is divided into four “future labs” – specifically into “food & beverage”, “non-food”, “pharma” and “cosmetics”. Successful practical examples as well as potential future production solutions will inspire visitors and leave a longlasting impression. A special programme in the Forum itself will cover very specific topics.

The Packaging Touchpoint gives companies from the packaging design and production sector the opportunity to present their innovative technologies, inspiring solutions and visionary concepts. This offering is free of charge for drupa exhibitors. As the number of partners is very limited, immediate registration via epda is required.

The next generation of Flexo and Hybrid presses by Focus Focus Label Machinery has a vast experience spanning over three decades in manufacturing equipment for labels and packaging industry. The UK based company now launches complete range of flexo and hybrid printing machines for labels and packaging in India in partnership with Monotech Systems.

Focus label machinery offers label solutions for a wide range of sectors from Food Packing & Labelling, Chemicals to Textiles, Garments & branding identification. Due to dedicated design and manufacturing team, Focus is able to offer equipment for mainstream production as well as more customized and bespoke applications with an aim to provide the customers with top quality machinery and efficient service.

The Proflex range of modular printing press equipment are available with line shaft or Servo drive technology. Combination drying systems for labels, tickets & board, including

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chill rolls for unsupported films make the Proflex range the right choice for narrow web printing.

Another platform, e-Flex provides a common base system for a new family of new Servo technology presses starting from the 330mm wide e-Flex 330-1. All machines carry twin servo drives for full independent control of the substrate & printed image. customers have a variety of options to choose for specific applications. d-FLEX is an ideal digital label printing

machine for handling small volume orders, variable data & images. This Ink jet system enables 4-colours plus white with production speeds of 20-70 Mts/min.

Reflex range of servo equipment hits the mark every time with perfect print to cut registration. This high speed full rotary system provides perfect re-registration facilities, plus the benefit to be used as an independent production machine.

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Flint acquires Xeikon, announces new Digital printing solutions division Flint Group has announced the acquisition of Xeikon, which designs, develops and delivers high-end digital colour presses and consumables for the global commercial, document, label and packaging market segments, distributing its solutions through a worldwide sales and service network.

The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by the competition authorities, and should be completed by end of 2015.

Flint Group has entered into an agreement to purchase XBC B.V., a company that holds more than 95% of the shares in Xeikon N.V.

Xeikon’s pioneering products and services will be the foundation of a newly created division to be called Flint Group Digital Printing Solutions. This new division of Flint Group will further broaden the group’s conventional and digital printing solutions, offering a unique proposition of equipment, consumables and services across its global markets.

of Xeikon to Flint Group and look forward to supporting them and building on their continued success.”

“This acquisition represents an excellent opportunity for Flint Group, propelling the organisation further into the digital solutions market, where we will continue to deliver on our long term strategy of driving growth through product innovation, focus on developing markets and portfolio expansion,” says Antoine Fady, CEO Flint Group.

“Xeikon have a proven history of delivering exceptional value through high-quality, high-productivity, innovative and sustainable solutions for their customers, which fits seamlessly with our own long-term vision for our business.”

Mr. Fady continues, “I am also delighted to welcome the customers and employees

Combat the real danger from fake products with SuperLine SuperLine Anti-Counterfeit Design System is digital design software for producing printed products with advanced security features to help prevent forgery and counterfeiting.

It is a powerful security design application for designing printed products that are vulnerable to counterfeit such as banknotes, passports, certificates, licenses and other identification documents, lottery tickets, packaging and other various applications. It provides a high degree of security including anti-scanning and anti-replicating features.

Advantages include: • Superior performance, high end solution • Various enhanced security elements • Robust design and layout functions • User friendly GUI interface • Modularized SDK

WimMaes, CEO of Xeikon, who will become President of Flint Group’s Digital Printing Solutions division, reporting to Antoine Fady, says, “We are very pleased to be joining Flint Group’s global organisation and excited by the opportunities this acquisition presents to accelerate business growth. Xeikon has shown that dedication to the digital label, folding carton, commercial and document printing market segments has paid off in terms of market share, customer satisfaction and financial contribution. This next chapter in our more than 20-year existence opens many opportunities for Xeikon as a company, as well as for our customers, employees, partners and stakeholders.”

Mr. Maes continues, “Flint Group has developed strong relationships with many leading global organisations within the graphic arts and packaging markets. Our shared goal of delivering exceptional value, unparalleled service, consistent quality and continuous innovation is only enhanced

by Flint Group’s reputation, knowledge, infrastructure and support.”

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Flint Group introduces new letterpress plate with soft layer Flint Group Flexographic Products has introduced the new letterpress plate, nyloprint WF-S. The new plate stands for “Waterwashable Film based - Soft� and replaces the nyloprint WF-M printing plate type from November 2015.

Compared to the previous type, the new water-washable nyloprint WF-S film-based plate has an even softer plate surface for more flexible applications. Moreover, the soft surface provides improved ink transfer resulting in optimal ink lay-down, especially on rough surfaces. The nyloprint WF-S

plate is particularly suitable for special applications such as blister pack printing but also for rotary letterpress, coating units and imprinting units. Beyond that, the new letterpress plate shows all advantages of the nyloprint WF plate range: very efficient and fast plate processing, as the reproduction is completed within 25-35 min. Additionally, it offers a wide exposure latitude combined with high intermediate depths and very good durability for long print runs. The nyloprint WF-S plate is available in thicknesses of 0.70, 0.80, and 0.95 mm. A digital version of the film-based plate with all the advantages

Gallus and Matho join forces

NVC debate shows way to common future of the different packaging materials

German company Matho Konstruktion & Maschinenbau GmbH and the U.S. subsidiary of the Gallus Group have been working together very closely for over a year.

The product portfolio of Matho, the specialist for cutting units and extraction systems, is an ideal addition to Gallus label presses in the field of waste disposal. Matho products also meet the high standards in quality and processing that label printers value in their Gallus presses. The two companies have already produced their first systems together.

This successful partnership resulted in the two companies entering into a cooperation agreement at this year’s Labelexpo in Brussels. With immediate effect, Gallus is representing the Matho product portfolio in label printing in North America.

The best strategy in packaging, both for users and suppliers, is to focus on synergies in application, manufacturing and recycling of the different materials. Potential conflicts should be addressed and clarified as early as possible with a common future of the activity of packaging in mind. Packaging in this context is defined as the activity of temporarily integrating an external function and a product to enable the use of the product. This conclusion was drawn as a result of the NVC General Meeting of Members (GMM) on November 26th, 2015 where eighty international thought-leaders in packaging gathered to chart the future in packaging.

The NVC was founded in 1953, so this GMM was dedicated to the 62nd anniversary of the association which now counts more than 550 member companies. The meeting took place in the Continium Discovery Center

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The nyloprint WF-S plate offers more flexibility and an improved ink transfer.

of digital processing is also available on request.

Kerkrade, with its adjacent brand-new Cube Design Museum and amazing Columbus Globe Theater. The members-only part of the meeting was only accessible for NVC members. The Open Meeting focused on the future synergies and possible conflicts between the different packaging materials.

Where and when will these materials interact and how do we optimise the synergy in their future applications? How do we secure a responsible supply of safe packaging materials, taking all the future recycling and renewing technologies into account? These questions were addressed in the interactive programme which included a range of parallel sessions concluded by a plenary debate.

All participants and all other NVC members will receive the presentations and a link to the video-impression in January 2016.

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Registration for Print UV 2016 Open!

Celebrating 9th year of the “The World’s Best Information about Printing with UV”, the Print UV conference will once again be held in Las Vegas. Print UV registration is now open, offering early bird savings for printers looking to expand their knowledge of UV techniques in the pressroom. Taking place in Las Vegas at the Encore by Wynn Las Vegas from March 16 to March 18; Print UV expects another consecutive sellout. Registration can be done at: www.printuv.com Print UV 2016 will focus on the growing demand of sheetfed UV “Value Added” opportunities that more printers are putting into their offerings. The agenda will feature

both printers and key suppliers discussing how to bring printing profits to life through special UV techniques that separate them from the competition. As always, Print UV provides not only the best information on UV printing, but also an exclusive networking opportunity fostered by the design of the conference itself. A full agenda will be released in the upcoming weeks.

The Print UV conference will again feature the fantastic food and drink that the Encore

by Wynn Las Vegas provides. Print UV has themed this year’s event as an opportunity to “Slam-dunk your Bottom Line” by taking advantage of the UV printing know how in the

conference of UV experts.

Print UV is the premier all-in-one conference event for leaders in the global UV printing industry. Attendees from around the world will meet at the Encore by Wynn Resort in Las Vegas on March 16 for a Welcome Reception open to all registered attendees. The two day conference concludes on March 18. Print UV is an excellent opportunity for print industry professionals to network, engage with other printers and leading suppliers, uncover new ideas and growth opportunities, dive deep into core UV processes with experts, and learn from successful UV case studies.

Sandon launches Anilox technology for Flexo HD Anilox roll manufacturer Sandon Global Engraving has announced the development of Fluid, a new anilox roll technology consisting of a semi-channelled engraving which allows an easier and controlled flow of ink between cells. A development driven by the increased use of HD plates, Fluid is available in three versions for use with UV and water-based inks in narrow, mid and wide web printing applications including labels, flexible packaging and corrugated board.

Commenting on the development, Managing Director John Millington explains “Fluid is optimised for HD quality printing and features a more robust cell formation that enables increased line counts. Higher line counts provide increased print quality and ink control making Fluid ideal for printing with HD plates, permitting good solids and tonal areas to be combined on one plate. This is in contrast to 60 degree engravings that are only capable of offering either a high volume or high line count, but not both.

This greater print latitude means anilox roll inventory can be reduced and improves print consistency and press efficiency as well as increasing the life span of the roll itself due to faster ink release characteristics. The open nature of the cells also facilitates cleaning of the anilox which is especially important when using coatings or inks such as whites.”

The new Fluid cell engraving combines to resolve or eliminate printing issue such as pin-holing, ink spitting, ink starvation and scoring contributing to new levels of consistency, colour and print quality comparable to gravure or offset.

Established in 2004, Sandon Global manufactures high quality laser engraved ceramic coated anilox and gravure rollers for the flexographic printing industry. The company serves an international market and has rapidly established itself as a key supplier to both privately owned and blue chip printing and packaging groups throughout the UK and Europe. The company also offers a full engineering service for both repairing rolls and sleeves as well as developing new concepts in roll and sleeve technologies.

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MPS applauds FlexoTech Award winners Reflex Group and Stampiton Labels number of images per repeat on a difficult substrate along with high definition of the process images, which further enhanced the attractively designed label.

UK printer Reflex Group received the award for their ‘Braemoor Sweet Chilli Chicken Skewers’ linerless label printed on an MPS

MPS recognizes two customers receiving accolades at the 2015 International FlexoTech Awards ceremony, for submitted labels printed on MPS flexo presses. Award winner in the Labels (process) category was Stampiton, while Reflex topped the UV flexo, paper and board category and also received the prestigious Supreme Award. The 17th edition of the FlexoTech International Print & Innovation Awards was held the 22nd of October 2015 at the Hilton London Metropole in London, and is regarded as the most prestigious event in the industry calendar.

The winning Stampiton label ‘Graham’s Scottish Low Fat Yoghurt Natural’ was printed on an MPS EF UV flexo press with 510mm web width, 5-colours CMYK plus spot blue on 60 micron PP with 12 micron PP overlaminate material. Applied was a 225 line per inch screen True HD by Reproflex 3, the pre-press supplier behind the project who worked closely with UK printer Stampiton to achieve the desired outcome. The vibrancy, tones and highlights were just some of the reasons behind the admirable award win.

Also noteworthy for this winning label was the superb print registration, considering the

MPS UK Director Nick Tyrer comments: “These awards are a true recognition of effort, time and expertise applied by our customers, evident in their winning labels judged on reproduction, degree of difficulty and print quality. As a press manufacturer partner, we are honoured to be part of these achievements and congratulate both Reflex Group and Stampiton Labels for their wellearned awards.”

EF UV flexo press with 510mm web width and 10 colours. Known as a leading producer of linerless labels, the winning Reflex label is used as a product decoration for a protein pack produced in Ireland and sold in Lidl supermarkets. The label was printed on 250gsm Antalis finesse paper board to provide a look and feel of a conventional carton sleeve, and an in-line crease cutter gave the ability to fold sharply round the pack to further increase shelf appeal. The superior print quality of the MPS press achieved results normally associated with litho printed carton sleeves. Reflex Group currently boasts a collection of seven industry awards for labels printed on MPS presses.

Also awarded to Reflex Group was the prestigious FlexoTech Supreme Award for their submitted chicken skewers linerless label, selected as the best example of work amongst the other 13 winners. The judges said, ‘Scoring in most categories was particularly high this year and there were many contenders for the overall Supreme champion award. This entry demonstrates what can be achieved using high quality graphics and incorporating these into a very decorative and informative piece of packaging. The quality achieved was

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outstanding.’ This year’s Supreme winner continues its expansion in the UK with the recent acquisition of SA Labels in Keighley, in Yorkshire.

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Lake Image Systems provides Arcon Bulgaria a 100% verification system The Sofia based Arcon Bulgaria has chosen Lake Image Systems to supply the code reading and verification system for automating the validation of winning lottery tickets for a major Gaming and Lottery operator in Bulgaria.

Using the latest area scan camera technology (mounted onto a transport system provided

by Rotech Machines) and its flagship Discovery Multiscan software, the system

reads a variety of codes printed on the lottery tickets and passes the data to an external system for verification.

If a negative response is received, the lottery ticket is automatically diverted, in real time, so that it can be inspected further offline.

The system fully automates the current

manual lottery ticket verification process, saving on labour costs, shortening the verification time back to lottery winners and reducing the business risk due to fraudulent or counterfeit lottery tickets.

“We are delighted with the Lake system and impressed on how well it has performed and met our demanding requirements for 100% verification of lottery tickets” said Hugo de Rijk, Area Sales Manager for Arcon.

“Unlike other machine verification systems available today, we specialise in reading and verifying all types of printed codes with the highest levels of accuracy, integrity and speed.” said Martin Keats, Managing Director, Lake Image Systems. “Working together with other partners involved in this project, we are happy to be able to offer Arcon an inspection system that fully meets the requirements for one of their key customers.”

UPM Raflatac at Labelexpo Asia 2015 Labelexpo Asia 2015 takes place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre on December 1-4, 2015. At the exhibition, UPM Raflatac will be presenting a range of innovative materials which support eyecatching designs for maximum shelf appeal, and showcasing the latest solutions to help label printers and brand owners stand out in a competitive market.

UPM Raflatac will also be highlighting product safety. A new food-safe adhesive for direct food contact complies with the relevant regulations on food packaging to ensure consumer safety. The new adhesive applies to various types of food packaging and tolerates moisture and oils. UPM Raflatac’s pharmaceutical labelling range offers technically advanced solutions which meet

the requirements of the latest legislation.

Chemically safe labels have become an important consideration for brand owners in the textile industry.

UPM Raflatac now offers an APEO-free apparel labelling material. In addition to addressing concerns over the toxicological and environmental effects of APEO, these label materials remove without leaving adhesive residue to guarantee that clothing looks its best. But most importantly, they are a guarantee of safety.

UPM Raflatac will be giving a print on-

demand industrial chemical labelling demonstration in cooperation with iSys. The demonstration will feature Globally Harmonized System (GHS) compliant labels and labels approved to BS5609 standards for marine use.

Also at Labelexpo Asia 2015, UPM Raflatac will introduce the ‘Label Life’ concept together with a new online tool which helps label printers and brand owners assess the environmental impacts of their label materials. Label Life enables informed choices to reduce the environmental footprint of self-adhesive labels while also improving productivity.

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SuperFlex your business with UV LED roll-to-roll printing Arrow Digital and EFI join forces with the VUTEk GS 3250 LX Pro

Arrow Digital, between 2000-08 sold the EFI VUTEk Solvent and UV range of printers, and had an installation base exceeding 150 printers in India alone. Arrow and EFI, come together with renewed energy and a wider portfolio and capabilities to uplift the market and help brand managers and print shops with the latest technologies available worldwide. Now with Arrow Digital, its service/

printer, the GS3250lx incorporates “cool cure” LED technology and increased productivity to facilitate faster and more efficient job production than ever before.

With the powerful combination of VUTEk GS series high image quality, LED technology, the VUTEk GSLXr 3M SuperFlex UV Ink, low energy consumption, and the ability to print on recycled & other materials, the VUTEk

Arrow Digital will distribute EFI’s range Arrow Digital distributes a range of digital printing/cutting materials and equipment for various industries. Arrow has pioneered many ground breaking technologies and has been a leader in the digital field for decades; providing digital printing solutions to various markets like packaging, wide format, ceramics, glass, textiles etc.

Arrow Digital will be distributing EFI’s range of printers, which cover segments like Wide/ support structure and its one of kind R&D demo & applications centre in India, it brings to the market a range of its revolutionary printers.

Just recently, Arrow Digital & EFI has introduced the EFI VUTEk GS3250LX UVcuring digital inkjet printer as an addition to its growing GS Series family of printers.

Engineered to dramatically lower the total cost of ownership over the lifetime of the

Super Wide Format Graphics, Packaging/ Labels, and Textiles. In the wide format segment, the solutions include the EFI VUTEk GS 3250LX UV LED series and the Barak Roll-to-roll printers. In the Packaging/ Labels market, the EFI Jetrion Digital Label Press series, in the Textile segment, the EFI Reggiani range. With this impressive portfolio of printers, covering all the key segments, Arrow and EFI hope to take the Digital Printing industry to a whole new level.

GS3250LX Pro LED is a “greener” printing solution.

This 3.2-meter wide flatbed and roll-toroll UV printer extends a printer’s printing capabilities with the highest image quality (up to 1000 dpi), fastest production speeds (up to 2400 f2/hour), and a wide colour gamut.

The innovative LED ink curing technology of the EFI VUTEk GS3250LX Pro LED hybrid printer extends the range of supported

substrates while lowering operating costs and lead times. 8 colour plus multi-layer white print capability and true grayscale technology will allow printers to produce high definition point-ofpurchase graphics. With its production-level speeds and Continuous Print functionality, they can produce jobs faster and more efficiently at reduced cost, while handling more applications. Virtually no VOCs, fewer consumables, less waste, lower energy consumption, and the ability to print on recycled and other heat-sensitive materials, makes it the greener printing solution the customers want.

The high continuous board productivity of the VUTEk GS3250LX also allows users to take on more jobs and turn them around faster.

With a time between boards of less than five seconds, it’s possible to produce up to 55 four-by-eight foot (1.2m x 2.4m) boards per hour. Unlike competitive devices, a precision alignment fence accurately aligns every board for highly-consistent image placement without adjustments. The addition of a VUTEk MediaMaster automated material handling system also aids the production of highspeed, high-volume jobs without manually loading materials The VUTEk GS3250LX Pro expands the range of substrates that can be printed like poly banner materials and some cardboard/ corrugated materials, which aren’t supported by a mercury UV curing printer. Furthermore, it lets users to do more premium jobs on a wider range of applications, including Fleet & Vehicle graphics, exhibition graphics, fine art and Point-of-Purchase displays to grow their business. The Future is here and the EFI VUTEk® GS3250 is a one stop UV LED solution to surge ahead of competition.

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Mimaki presents Entry-level direct textile Inkjet printer Tx300P-1800 and acid dye inks are provided to meet a wide range of customer application needs.

The entry-level direct textile inkjet printer “Tx300P-1800” consistently achieves highquality direct printing via use of reliable machinery, printing processes, and ink techniques.

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Mimaki Engineering, a global manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters, has announced that it will launch the inkjet textile printer Tx300P-1800 in December 2015. The 1.8-m-wide roll-to-roll direct textile inkjet printer Tx300P-1800 is the successor to the Tx2-1600, which has been used for the last 14 years worldwide. This new printer product mainly targets designers or students who wish to instantly create designs for a sample or small-lot production.

In recent years, textile industry printing systems have been changing from conventional analog printing to plateless digital printing to meet market demand for high-mix low-volume print production capabilities and quick delivery. Accordingly, production settings are changing from remote areas to city areas closer to consumers. This trend is expected to accelerate over the next few years, with consumers being able to order their favourite designs via the internet with the ultimate capability of being able to reprint items as much as they require. Mimaki predicts that consumers will begin to regularly

create custom designs once they have grown weary of ordinary design options in the marketplace. To accommodate such ultimate order-made printing, Mimaki will offer solutions to realize diverse printing needs.

Printer head gaps should be finely adjusted according to textile types, with a high head gap setting being needed to avoid contact with raised surface fibers. However, unskillful head adjustments or excessively high head gap settings degrade the accuracy of ink droplet placement, with associated print quality being affected. The new Tx300P-1800 employs a new printhead that ejects ink droplets at high speed to ensure accurate ink droplet placement with a high head gap, thereby providing high-quality printing results. Also, a stable textile transportation mechanism applies uniform tension on textiles to ensure stable printing at highspeed modes. Moreover, beautiful print results are achieved via the use of innovative inkjet technologies, and the print speed of the Tx300P-1800 is more than twice as fast as that of a conventional printer. Sublimation dye, disperse dye, pigment, reactive dye,

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New printhead allows printing on various types of textile Reliable textile feeding mechanism Mimaki’s print technologies for achieving beautiful printing Uninterrupted printing solutions A wide range of textile inks High-performance RIP software TxLink3 Lite

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The new printhead accepts various textile types Reliable textile feeding mechanism ensures stable printing Mimaki’s print technologies for achieving beautiful printing Uninterrupted printing solutions Wealth of ink types: High-performance RIP software TxLink3 Lite

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HP reinvents Large-Format Printing with compact integrated MFP Expanded DesignJet portfolio simplifies how architecture, engineering and construction professionals print, scan and copy from the office to the construction site HP has unveiled five new HP DesignJet technical printers, including the flagship HP DesignJet T830 Multifunction Printer (MFP) and the HP DesignJet T730 Printer, reinventing how architect, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals print, scan and copy. Engineered to withstand tough environments, these new devices make large-format printing faster and easier from the office to construction sites.

“Even as AEC and design professionals become increasingly mobile, they prefer making edits and reviewing plans on the printed page,” said Xavier Garcia, vice president and general manager, Large Format Printing, HP. “HP’s innovative new large-format printers and MFPs simplify collaboration with next-level features and mobile printing capabilities to meet this blended reality and print whatever and wherever AEC professionals need.”

Large-format printing reinvented for today’s mobile construction professionals Ideal for construction professionals, general contractors, and computer-aided design (CAD) teams, the HP DesignJet T830 MFP is the industry’s most affordable, compact and transportable integrated large-format MFP. Half the size of competitive large-format MFPs with the same footprint as the HP DesignJet T730 Printer, the MFP offers a damage-resistant design able to withstand challenging job sites, a built-in scanner,

and a front panel that can be extended and operated from a tablet.

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“Architectural drawings are at the heart of what we do as contractors, and getting them to the site quickly is key. However, outsourcing our large-format printing was causing delays and costing money,” said Neil Geraghty, surveyor, Duke Construction. “With the HP DesignJet T830 MFP, we are able to quickly and affordably produce high-quality, large-format prints in-house, while HP mobile printing makes choosing, editing and printing files easy to do from any location.”

Recommended for tough environments where the MFP must endure dust, frequent transportation or potential hits, such as in mobile offices at construction sites, an optional HP DesignJet Rugged Case offers enhanced damage and dust protection. In addition, reinforced wheels and feet on the device’s stand make printing at job sites more convenient.

A 36-inch wide, integrated scanner enables users to modify, scan and share plans in the office or on construction sites from a mobile device, and its intuitive touchscreen offers realistic print preview and document cropping.

Sharing many of the same features of the HP DesignJet T830 MFP, the HP DesignJet T730 Printer provides:

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Delivering high-quality A1/D-size prints in as few as 25 seconds.

Automatic sheet feeder, enabling easy printing up to 13 inches wide.

Off-axis ink delivery, allowing flexible ink cartridge sizes from 40 – 300 ml.

An Econofast print mode, saving ink and time.

Detachable stand for easy mobility.

Wi-Fi Direct – own Wi-Fi network for direct mobile printing.

Intuitive touchscreen front panel, which works like a smartphone.

The HP DesignJet T730 Printer and T830 MFP help eliminate traditional printing pain points, enabling users to economically deliver prints for meetings, mark up real-time changes, and easily share documents with key stakeholders to streamline workflow.

HP DesignJet technical portfolio boosts productivity and enterprise security Also advancing HP’s large-format technical portfolio, three other new HP DesignJet printers help AEC professionals reach new levels of quality, ease of use, mobility and collaboration: • The HP DesignJet T930 Printer, designed for small-and medium-sized AEC teams.

• The HP DesignJet T1530 Printer, a dual-roll 36-inch printer featuring six HP Original inks. • The HP DesignJet T2530 MFP, an easy-to-operate MFP with scan and copy functions.

New mobile printing capabilities enhance collaboration The new HP All-in-One (AiO) Printer Remote is a free mobile application that enables easy, convenient printing and scanning to HP web-enabled printers and MFPs whenever or wherever from both Apple® and Android™ devices.

The HP DesignJet T830 MFP, HP DesignJet T730 Printer, HP DesignJet T930 Printer, HP DesignJet T1530 Printer series, and the HP DesignJet T2530 MFP series are anticipated to be available worldwide beginning on November 30, 2015.

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Konica Minolta unveils inkjet textile single-pass printer Konica Minolta has launched gamechanging digital technology at the international machinery exhibition ITMA in Milan, Italy. The digital print solution company has introduced its inkjet textile single-pass printer. Called NASSENGER SP-1, the ultra high-speed digital textile printer will answer the increasing demand of digital on-demand printing for textiles where reducing downtime between jobs has become critical.

Printing in the single-pass system is straight on to fabric that is fed under a fixed print unit at the speed of a screen printing machine.

NASSENGER SP-1 technology is being showcased on Konica Minolta’s Stand C108 in Hall 18 at ITMA from 13-19 November.

Konica Minolta is also organising live demos of the printer at its newly-opened €5million Demo and Training Centre in Bregnano, near Milan.

At ITMA, Konica Minolta has the world’s first showing of two new scan-type highand medium-speed inkjet textile systems, NASSENGER 10 NASSENGER 8. These extend its lineup of high-resolution, high productivity inkjet textile printers and give customers a wider range of options to best suit their business needs.

The high-productivity NASSENGER 10 has a print speed of 580 sq m / hour that can

replace a conventional flat screen printing machine, says Konica Minolta. NASSENGER 8 meets a variety of medium-volume printing needs ranging from sample printing to lowvolume printing. With a print speed of 240 sq m / hour, this model is an ‘ideal successor’ to a conventional inkjet textile printer.

Both systems have various printing modes ranging from high productivity to high image quality through to high density / high colour penetration mode. They are equipped with

newly-developed inkjet printheads, which is also used in the NASSENGER SP-1.

Akiyoshi Ohno, Konica Minolta Inkjet Division former President and now Senior Adviser, said: “In the global textile market, there are ever-increasing demands for low-volume high-mix production to cope with shorter lead times, improved print quality, saving resources and environmental considerations.

“Reducing downtime is critical. Our new systems do this and open up huge new opportunities for customers, who share our belief that this is gamechanging technology.

As an example, while screen printing machines with print speeds of 2000-3000 sq m / hour are used for high-volume printing in most cases, users of these machines are now calling for inkjet textile printers with the print speed of screen printing machines.

NASSENGER SP-1 was developed to meet the needs of these users in the fast-emerging market of textile printing.”

Enrico Verga, Chief Operating Officer for Konica Minolta IJ Textile Europe, said: “Visitors to our new innovation centre have been amazed at the performance capabilities of our new NASSENGER systems, and the show visitors to our stand and innovation centre will be similarly impressed. We know there will be an enormous amount of interest on our stand at ITMA.”

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Spandex global HQ Spandex Asia-Pacific has announced the opening of the company’s new, purposebuilt headquarters in the outskirts of Zurich, Switzerland.

The new premises include a 5000m2 warehouse, offices and an area of 560m2

dedicated to training, workshops and a stateof-the-art showroom featuring all of the latest equipment and materials. The relocation will combine Spandex’s two current facilities enabling the company to showcase even more equipment and provide the most modern working environment to both staff and visitors.

Local managing director Alex McClelland says: “It’s a highly functional HQ and, although located in Europe, will serve both the branch companies and their customers with knowledge, products and training.”

of Spandex worldwide, comments, “Our new headquarters in Zurich will enable visitors to see a wide range of our offerings under one roof and the different applications that can be achieved. We will be running a series of workshops covering vehicle wrapping, architectural products and applications, and window films in the New Year, which will help guide customers through new areas in which they can take their business.”

The showroom features equipment and demonstrations from many leading brands including Rollsroller, Mimaki, HP, Epson and materials from brands such as Avery Dennison, ImagePerfect, Arlon and 3A Composites. Spandex Display Systems are also featured.

New equipment has been installed for converting wide format materials, and a streamlined picking and ordering system speeds up deliveries to global branches.

Rod Larson, CEO

Events Calendar Labelexpo Asia

Print Summit 2016

Labelexpo India 2016

Date: 01-DEC-15 to 04-DEC-15 Venue: SNIEC Shanghai, China

Date: 29 JAN-16 Venue: NCPA, Mumbai

Date: 17 NOV-16 to 20 NOV-16 Venue: India Expo Centre Greater Noida (Delhi NCR)

Inside 3D Printing Date: 03-DEC-15 to 04-DEC-15 Venue: Nehru Centre, Mumbai

Pamex 2015 Date: 09 DEC-15 to 12 DEC-15 Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre Mumbai

FESPA Eurasia 2015 Date: 10 DEC-15 to 13 DEC-15 Venue: CNR Expo, Istanbul Turkey

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PackPro Expo 2016 Date: 25 FEB-16 to 27 FEB-16 Venue: Chennai Trade Centre Chennai

Fespa Digital 2016 Date: 08-Mar’16 to 11-Mar’16 Venue: Amsterdam RAI, Amsterdam Netherlands

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

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