PRESSIdeas November 2017 issue

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Contents FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK.............................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Heidelberg achieves net profit after taxes for first half of year........................................................................................................................................8 Printers Conclave by Lucknow Printers’ Association........................................................................................................................................................ 12 Print Yatra- A Successful Print Tour Across Uttar Pradesh............................................................................................................................................... 12 IPAMA delegation to explore opportunities in Srilanka.................................................................................................................................................. 13 Xitron begins shipping Raster Blaster Pro............................................................................................................................................................................ 14 PrintWeek India Awards 2017 .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Second Orientation Course by KMPA..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Malabar Graphics installs first-ever Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 74 in Kerala....................................................................................................... 18 Konica Minolta at PAMEX 2017 ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Heidelberg celebrates Primefire 106 world premiere ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 13th Cortina User Workshop .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Amar Ujala Publications prepares for the future................................................................................................................................................................ 23 QIPC-EAE Performance Package destined for Saudi Arabia.......................................................................................................................................... 24 IFRA WPE 2017: manroland web systems convinces the newspaper printing market with its e:line concept........................................... 24 Mumbai to host Digital Media India 2018 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25 KMPA trains freshers from ITI, VHSS, ASAP and Community College ........................................................................................................................ 25 Speed Xerox installs Xerox Versant 180................................................................................................................................................................................. 26 EFI releases newest-version EFI Fiery XB DFE...................................................................................................................................................................... 27 ALPS Seminar: Going Digital When & How.......................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Xeikon and EFI strategic partnership for Digital Label Printing................................................................................................................................... 29 Antonio Neri to succeed Meg Whitman as CEO of HPE................................................................................................................................................... 30 HP Design Summit held in Delhi............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 Innovation never stops............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Solvent-base flexo provides flexibility to OMET Varyflex V2.......................................................................................................................................... 35 AVPS Chakravarthi appointed Global Ambassador for WPO......................................................................................................................................... 35 Naturepak Beverage Packaging invests in additional Heidelberg ............................................................................................................................. 36 Flint Group opens new facility in Turkey for its Packaging Division........................................................................................................................... 37 Komori Corporation adds Apressia MB series blanking system .................................................................................................................................. 37 Xaar 5601 prepares for full commercialisation .................................................................................................................................................................. 38 Orientation Programme by SEIS – SOP/PTC........................................................................................................................................................................ 38 OMET for a smart converting process.................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 DYNASTAR by W&H wins ERA Packaging Gravure Award 2017.................................................................................................................................... 40 Cosmo Films declares financial result.................................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Monotech Systems to display Scodix Ultra Pro with Foil at Pamex 2017.................................................................................................................. 41 The new Trimming, fully automatic three-knife trimmer............................................................................................................................................... 41 Xaar at InPrint 2017...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Ample Graphics scores a 100.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Siegwerk: New paths to shape packaging future ............................................................................................................................................................. 44 Lucky Graphics adds Jemflex from Nihon Denshi Seikhi................................................................................................................................................ 45 Scodix makes E106 commercially available......................................................................................................................................................................... 45 Fujifilm India launches new Uvistar Hybrid 320 super wide UV printer.................................................................................................................... 46 Broadcast Wear brings Smart Apparel................................................................................................................................................................................... 47 XAAR wins Manufacturing Site Award for 3rd time.......................................................................................................................................................... 47 DP Lenticular’s new 75 LPI Lenstar ‘Lite’ targets savings................................................................................................................................................. 48

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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK Dear Readers, The country’s first programmable T-shirt is Broadcast Wear’s Smart Apparel idea. The digitally interactive T-shirt has a changeable logo or message with an easy to use smartphone app. Besides, this Hyderabad based company has developed several other products on the same line under its brand name SYGNAL. The T-shirts combine new age features which are wearable and thus eliminating the need to carry gadgets to, say, track steps, floors climbed, calories burnt, distance travelled, display music waves while partying and even navigate to specified destination. Yes, it’s machine washable! Know more about it in the inside pages.

The industry has quite a few recent technology installations by various solutions providers. Malabar Graphics has installed the first ever Heidelberg Spedmaster SX 74 of Kerala. Shorter make-ready and throughput times, and production speeds of up to 15,000 sheets per hour, render the SX 74 cost-effective for short-run jobs and frequent job changes. Heidelberg also celebrated the Primefire 106 world premiere with packaging printers from all over Europe. The first user Multi Packaging Solutions in Obersulm opened its doors for a joint Open House with Heidelberg.

The last year has seen Amar Ujala Publications investing in at least ten automation systems produced by Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC-EAE).

Recently, Speed Xerox invested in the highly versatile Versant 180 from Xerox. “Since, speciality media are the new trends in the market, we invested in this machine considering its capability to print on a wide range of media types,” says Vaidhyanathan.

Ample Graphics, the representative of quite a few leading Chinese machine brands, has achieved the milestone of 100 installations in a short period of just a couple of years.

Besides, there have been new technology launches. DP Lenticular has launched its new 75 LPI Lenstar ‘Lite’ Elliptical lenticular sheet which enables users reap greater savings. Equally effective at delivering both 3D and animation effects, it uses a unique elliptical lenticular design.

HP introduced new HP DesignJet T830 24-Inch Multifunction Printer, an ultracompact, versatile large format printing solution for architects, engineers and construction teams at the Delhi Design Summit. Fujifilm India has launched the new Uvistar Hybrid 320 at its state-of-the-art Demo Centre for Wide Format Inkjet Printers in Mumbai. Uvistar Hybrid 320 is an all-round UV production printer with the flexibility to produce many kinds of display print from superwide roll to multi-sheet rigid printing. Scodix had made E106 commercially available and Lucky Graphics has added Jemflex from Nihon Denshi Seikhi. Meccanotecnica’s new Trimming, is a fully automatic three-knife trimmer. Xaar 5601 is new Thin Film Piezo Silicon MEMS printhead by the printhead expert. Komori Corporation has added Apressia MB series blanking system. Fiery XB DFE is the newest version Digital Front End by EFI. Also, Xitron has begun shipping the next generation of TIFF Catcher software – Raster Blaster Pro which is not only browser-based but also accessible from any platform. It’s designed for CTP owners looking for more than “catch & release” functionality in plate production.

Read all this along with other interesting takes from across the Printing, Packaging and Graphic Arts Industry in this November issue of PRESSIdeas.

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Heidelberg achieves net profit after taxes for first half of year Group sales almost the same as previous year at €1,054 million.

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) made further progress in operational and strategic development in the first half of 2017/18 (April 1 to September 30, 2017). Thus profitability improved significantly, resulting in a half-year net profit after taxes of €+0.3 million for the first time since financial year 2007/08. In the second quarter, the company made further progress in its future-oriented strategic issues such as technology leadership, digital transformation, and operational excellence.

This was achieved through, among other things, market successes with innovative digital presses, establishing new business models, and enhancing efficiency by adapting leadership structures.

Heidelberg with positive half-year result for the first time in ten years, success in strategic development – high demand for digital presses, establishment of new business models, and kickoff of a transformation program to drive operational excellence.

“The process of converting our company into a stateof-the-art digital technology group is progressing well,” says Rainer Hundsdörfer, CEO of Heidelberg, and continues: “With the launch of new subscription models for our customers and our portfolio of innovative products for the eMobility growth sector, we’re moving into new territory that offers enormous potential for growth. Heidelberg will be setting new standards when it comes to technologies of the future, digitization, and efficiency. The necessary cultural shift has only just begun.”

Growth potential thanks to new business models Demand for digitally printed packaging and labels continue unabated. Heidelberg is extremely well placed in this sector thanks to digital label presses from Gallus. This was underlined by the numerous orders for the new Gallus Labelfire at the Labelexpo trade show in Brussels at the end of September.

Heidelberg is leading the way in developing the industrial digital printing market, and aims to build on this position. The period under review also saw shipment of the first industrial digital packaging printing press, Primefire. Further customer installations will be following shortly and customer interest is continuing to grow. Series production for these digital printing systems is scheduled to start at the beginning of 2018.

The company is already fully booked in this area for two years. The IAA in September 2017 also showcased the diverse range of options for implementing customer-specific design requirements in automotive interiors by using the innovative digital printing technology from the Omnifire press series. 3D vehicle parts such as ventilation nozzles, dashboards, light alloy rims etc. can be individually

Key Notes : >

Operating result (EBITDA) improves from Euro45 million to Euro60 million.

> EBITDA margin reaches 8.2 percent in second quarter. > Net result after taxes increases by euro28 million.

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(From l to r) Girish Mittal and Hitesh Mittal with Sunil Kumar of Heidelberg India

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the Development center to Wiesloch and standardizing the machine platforms.

Heidelberg is also adapting its leadership structures to the challenges of digitization by the end of the financial year. The aim is to achieve a leaner, more efficient, and more agile organization with fewer hierarchies and less complexity. A corresponding transformation project was launched by the management board in October and will play a key role in achieving the efficiency targets.

Heidelberg achieves significantly improved profitability after first half of the year

designed and finished to make them stand out from the crowd.

In the second quarter, Heidelberg also began the pilot phase for launching new business models. This involves offering customers a full package of machinery, services, consumables, and software in a subscription model.

In the last few weeks, additional successful steps have been taken for new product offerings that are intended to generate around €50 million in additional sales over the next few years. Heidelberg Industry boasts substantial expertise in control and power electronics for industrial and eMobility applications. After establishing itself as a supplier over a number of years, the company is now marketing high-performance wallboxes and intelligent charging cables for electric vehicles under its own name. In conjunction with Berlin-based technology startup Big Rep, an innovative large-format 3D printing solution has also been developed that has been in series production since October.

Kickoff of a transformation program to drive operational excellence In the next few years, operational excellence measures are set to deliver cost savings of €50 million through increased efficiency.

Good progress has been made with the improvement measures already announced relating to logistics, relocating

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In operational terms, the figures for the first half of financial year 2017/18 were as planned. Despite negative exchange rate effects of €18 million and the systematic reduction of trading activities with remarketed equipment, sales after six months were €1,054 million, almost the same as the previous year’s level of €1,072 million. As expected, incoming orders in the postdrupa year of €1,234 million were below the previous year’s figure (H1 2016/17: €1,408 million). The order backlog was a solid €630 million compared to the €765 million at September 30, 2016, which was boosted by drupa.

Profitability rose significantly on the previous year’s figures. EBITDA excluding restructuring result was up from €45 million to €60 million after two quarters, with the EBITDA margin reaching 8.2 percent in the second quarter, following 7.5 percent in the same period of the previous year. EBIT excluding restructuring result was €27 million (previous year: €11 million). The much lower financing costs led to the financial result improving from €-29 million to €-24 million.

At €+0.3 million, the net result after taxes (after income taxes) was thus around €28 million up on the previous year’s figure (€–28 million).

The free cash flow (€-32 million, previous year: €0 million) was influenced by the acquisitions and investments made in the first six months in connection with constructing the new development center in Wiesloch. The improvements at operating level, the conversion of a convertible bond in July 2017, and a higher pension discount rate than in the same period of the previous year led to an increase in shareholders’ equity to €381 million (previous year: €126

million). The equity ratio thus rose to 17.5 percent (previous year: 5.9 percent). The net financial debt at September 30, 2017 was €259 million (previous year: €276 million) and the leverage was significantly lower than the unchanged target value of 2 at 1.3.

“Heidelberg is on a very sound financial footing, with financing secured for the long term. This will enable us to independently fund the strategic measures and the growth we are aiming for,” said Dirk Kaliebe, CFO at Heidelberg, commenting on developments.

“Systematically harnessing the potential from the efficiency program will also secure our medium-term profitability targets.”

Exchange rate effects and reluctance to invest on the U.S. market – sights still set on 2017/18 targets As announced at the Annual Press Conference on June 8, 2017, the upturn in business that is typical of the second half of the year and the acquisitions that have already been completed are set to result in sales in financial year 2017/18 reaching the same level as the previous year. However, negative exchange rate effects in Asia in particular, the systematic reduction of trading activities with remarketed equipment, and the noticeable reluctance to invest on the North American market could have a dampening effect on order and sales volumes later in the financial year. After weighing up the opportunities and risks, Heidelberg still has its sights set on the targets for financial year 2017/18 as a whole. In financial year 2017/18, the company aims to achieve an EBITDA margin in the region of 7 to 7.5 percent through efficiency improvement measures.

Compared to the previous year and factoring in a further improvement in the financial result, net profit after taxes is set to show a moderate increase.

As already announced, the strategic focus in the second half of the financial year will continue to be on initiating and implementing the strategic measures that form part of “Heidelberg goes digital” – strengthening the company’s technology leadership, rapid digital transformation, and achieving operational excellence. Although these activities will not have a noticeable impact on operations in financial year 2017/18, they will play an important role in helping achieve the company’s medium-term targets.

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Printers Conclave by Lucknow Printers’ Association The Printers Conclave by Lucknow Printers’ Association (LPA) will take place on 18 November 2017 at Chancellor Club, Lucknow. The 5th Mega Event is an LPA initiative. The association builds on its long experience in developing the print industry in Uttar Pradesh. The event was launched in the year 2013 and is today a common platform for the printers of the state to voice their opinion and share their knowledge.

The common issues concerning a printer’s day-to-day life will be discussed. The issues can range from order deadlines, equipment hurdles, staff problems, client demands, supply management, payments to be done and received and more. The event platform will keep the participants abreast of the latest that’s happening – technological or business – to prepare the fraternity for efficient business and growth.

of the printers towards the cause of the association’s goals.

LPA, through this 5thMega Event covers a grand expanse starting from the home ground Lucknow and gliding through to Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Meerut and many other parts of Eastern U.P. with printers from almost all these cities contributing through participation.

The event will include Seminars and Workshops. Apart from the conference, there will also be felicitations of dignitaries from the printing fraternity coming from all across the country. Top dignitaries including the delegates from AIFMP would be coming from different parts of our country contributing to the knowledge sharing platform.

The prime objective of the event is to recognize the contribution and efforts

This years Chief Guest will be Hon. Rita Bahuguna Joshi, Cabinet Minister, U.P.

There would be two categories of the Unsung Heroes awards – for the Printers and the other for the Heroes of the Society. The event organiser for this year is RED FM and the RJ of RED FM would host the unsung heroes awards session of 5th Mega Event.

Other events include high tea followed by coctail & dinner and “Le Soir Electrique” at Chancellor Club, Lucknow. Famous Gazal singer and Dance Troop would entertain the audience with their performances.

Print Yatra- A Successful Print Tour Across Uttar Pradesh Print Yatra promoting Pamex 2017, took off from Lucknow on 13th November headed

by Kamal Chopra, President, OPA and Past President AIFMP, Jwahar Lal Bhargava, President, Lucknow Printers Association and Harjinder Singh, General Secretery, Lucknow Printers Association. It further covered the cities of Allahabad and Varanasi besides small towns on the route.

It got a rousing welcome from the students at the Northern Regional Institute of Printing Technology (NRIPT) where a visit to Pamex by the final year’s institute was mooted and moved to Varasnasi where it was greeted by Varanasi Offset Printers Association.

It visited the iconic Geeta Press on 14th November. Print Yatra was welcomed by the Gorakhpur Printers Welfare Association

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(GPWA), which also presented shawls and bouquets to the Yatra team.

The Yatra kept its date with Kanpur on the 15 November. Kamal Chopra accompanied by the Lucknow printers arrived at the function organised by the Kanpur Press Owners

Association (KPOA). Avdesh Awasthi, the President of the association greeted the team PAMEX. Welcoming the delegation, Mr Dinesh Barsia, General Secretary, KPOA assured a large presence from Kanpur at the Mumbai exhibition. A discussion on GST was followed by a presentation on PAMEX.

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IPAMA delegation to explore opportunities in Srilanka The Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) will be sending a delegation to ‘Sri Lanka Print 2018” (Collate 2018) exhibition which is scheduled to be held from March 16 – 18, 2018 at Colombo Exhibition & Convention Centre, Colombo, Srilanka.

The delegation under the leadership of President, IPAMA, around 28 exhibitors will participate in the exhibition under the banner of IPAMA which is responsible for promoting the Indian Graphic Arts Industry as a whole and different types of machinery and allied products in particular of its registered members. The participation of exhibitors from India will increase the bilateral trade relations between the two countries.

IPAMA has already approached the Ministry of MSME for providing financial assistance to the eligible participants under the International Cooperation Scheme of MSME.

Apart from the government assistance, the association is also extending some additional benefits for its members. The benefits include: 1. To and fro Air ticker up to Rs. 25,000/- or actual whichever is less.

2. Financial assistance against shipment of Machine up to Rs. 50,000/- or actual whichever is less.

Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP) is organizing ‘Sri Lanka Print’ exhibition.

The association, established in the year 1956 for developing the printing industry in Sri Lanka, is also a member of the Asia Print Association along with India, China etc. IPAMA President, who is leading the delegation, is also President of Asia Print Association.

Sri Lanka market offers great opportunities for Indian companies to offer their products and services and network with other industry members for growing customer base. During the visit to Sri Lanka, the delegation will meet the manufacturers, industrialists, importers and exporters of Sri Lanka.

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Xitron begins shipping Raster Blaster Pro Pairs release with innovative Xitron Network Interface – eliminates PC. Xitron has begun shipping the next generation of TIFF Catcher software – Raster Blaster Pro. Browser-based and accessible from any platform, Raster Blaster Pro was designed for CTP owners looking for more than “catch & release” functionality in plate production.

“After extensively researching our Raster Blaster user base of over 5,000 customers, we were able to determine a feature set that will have impact on over 70 percent of them,” said Jeffrey Piestrak, Xitron Product Manager.

“In the process, I believe we’ve developed the first intelligent TIFF Catcher.”

Because it is browser-based, Raster Blaster Pro is accessible by any authorized user in the printing plant. “It doesn’t matter if they are on a Mac, a PC, a smartphone, a tablet, you name it,” Piestrak continued. “We’ve replaced the single access point that could facilitate production bottlenecks and made it simple to search, re-order, preview, release and re-plate jobs using a super intuitive GUI.” Coupled with the release of Raster Blaster Pro, Xitron has also introduced B3, the Xitron Network Interface. Xitron revolutionized CTP interface technology in 2007 with the development of the USB “Blue Box,” which eliminated the need for PCI slots in computer platforms. With B3, Xitron has taken the next

logical step and eliminated the need for a separate computer entirely.

“What we’ve done is embedded the Raster Blaster Pro software directly into the interface hardware,” explained Piestrak. “The (slightly) bigger blue box now sits on the network near the CTP engine and users operate it through their own desktops or mobile devices. If they prefer, they can even attach a touchscreen to the interface and still enjoy full functionality.”

Raster Blaster Pro and B3 are fully

compatible with every CTP engine previously supported by Xitron’s catalogue of USB interfaces, which includes output devices from Fujifilm, Screen, Agfa, Creo, Kodak, Heidelberg, and others. This means that current Raster Blaster users can take advantage of the increased functionality of Raster Blaster Pro through a simple upgrade process. Customers who still rely on PCI interfaces can migrate to a new package that includes B3 and Raster Blaster Pro. “Even used CTP equipment is expensive,” said Piestrak. “As long as we continue to develop platforms that extend their lives and make them open to use by any prepress workflow, we can continue to save money for our customers and improve their profit outlook.”

Xitron develops advanced workflow systems and interfaces to drive the prepress industry’s new as well as legacy output devices. Its Navigator RIP, Raster Blaster TIFF Catcher, and Sierra Workflow are recognized as prepress standards. Built around the Harlequin RIP core technology from Global Graphics and the Adobe PDF Print Engine from Adobe Systems and FFEI, Xitron software for the graphic arts market, is driving hundreds of different models of imagesetters, proofers, platesetters, inkjet printers, high-speed inkjet presses and digital presses. Xitron RIPs are a pride of over 35,000 RIPs customers worldwide.

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PrintWeek India Awards 2017 Parksons Packaging bags its second PrintWeek India Printing Company of the Year trophy.

The PrintWeek India Awards 2017 announced its winners who received ‘Prisms’ at the awards function held at the St Regis in Mumbai on 2nd November, 2017. Hormazd Sorabjee, MD, Haymarket India, welcomed around 300 guests that attended the awards function.

This year, the Awards received more than 1,050 samples sent by 125 print firms across India, where Parksons Packaging scooped the coveted PrintWeek India Printing Company of the Year trophy. This is Parksons’ second consecutive win. The biggest winner was Pragati Offset, taking home three Awards from the categories it was shortlisted in. Meanwhile, Silverpoint and Spectrum Scan bagged two Award Prisms apiece.

The highlights of the annual Awards are the Performance categories. Mumbai’s Trigon Digital Solutions was named Pre-Press Company of the Year, and Bengaluru’s Brilliant Printers won the Post-Press Company of the Year title. Surat’s Progressive

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Printing Press is the SME Printing Company of the Year while the PrintWeek India Green Printing Company of the Year honour went to Sivakasi’s Lovely Offset.

The Book of the Night is a special Collector’s Edition issue, published every year to commemorate the Awards night.

Marvel Graphic Studio (Ahmedabad) won the Fine Art Printer Award for the seventh consecutive year in a row, while Avantika (Delhi) and Divya Bhaskar newspaper (Ahmedabad) kept its winning streak in the Digital Printer Award and Newspaper Award category, respectively.

Noel D’Cunha, the managing editor of PrintWeek India, said, “The special issue is called Book of the Night for a reason; for it features the details of the print samples that helped the Award winning companies clinch the prism. This year, we have Quality Awards in 17 categories and seven performance categories.”

The Book of the Night on the Awards Night was unveiled on 4 November by Ramesh Kejriwal and the Parksons Packaging team along with the chief guest, Rahul daCunha, MD and creative head, daCunha Communications and Hormazd Sorabjee.

There were also a number of first-time winners on the night, like Awards debutant Progressive Printing Press from Surat, as well as Archana Advertising, HBD Packaging, Kumar Labels and packaging powerhouse Huthamaki PPL.

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Second Orientation Course by KMPA In continuation of the training initiative, KMPA conducted an Orientation Class for around 50 Printing Technology students from Govt.

VHSS, Maradu on 20th November 2017 at KMPA Hall. These 2nd year students of

GVHSS, Maradu underwent on- job training in KMPA’s members’ units after the one day Orientation Class.

“As a responsible association of printers,

we are conducting this orientation class for them and it is our duty to impart trainees with basic knowledge about printing, statutory procedures and other standard operating procedures which they have to follow in the printing units,” says Rajesh.G, Hon Gen Secretary, KMPA. Kerala Master Printers Association has entrusted Mr.Pradeep Kulakkada of M/s.

Printers Guild to conduct the Orientation Class for KMPA. The syllabus and faculty for the Orientation Course is developed under his guidance. After each course exams were conducted to gauge the knowledge the students have gained. KMPA President S.Saji officially inaugurated the orientation class of around 50 Printing Technology students from Govt. VHSS, Maradu.

Malabar Graphics installs first-ever Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 74 in Kerala Malabar Graphics of Payyanur – North Kerala – installed the first-ever, brand new Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 74 in God’s own country. “Adding the Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 74 to our portfolio is a huge step in the right direction for us. The SX-74 opens up new dimensions in our addressable markets. We are also happy to be associating with Heidelberg, one of the most trusted brands in the business,” states Mr. Chandra Mohan, who owns Malabar Graphics.

A super-efficient press, the Speedmaster SX-

74 combines the path-breaking technology of the Speedmaster XL class with the tried-andtested SM platform. Shorter make-ready and throughput times, and production speeds of up to 15,000 sheets per hour, render the SX 74 cost-effective for short-run jobs and frequent job changes.

Heidelberg’s Intellistart feature is incorporated in the SX-74 to facilitate faster job changes and high level of automation.

The next job can be prepared, while the current one is still running on the SX-74.

Intellistart compares the current press status

with parameters for the new job to generate steps required to change jobs intelligently and dynamically, based on the comparison.

Intellistart also provides schedulable setup times and constant time savings with each job change, by reducing 70% of the operating steps to be carried out on the control station by the press operator.

“The SX-74 is integrated with Prinect Press Room Manager, the software that intelligently links available information to automatically deliver print jobs to production at the right time. The Prinect Press Room Manager promotes quick and reliable processing, and presetting of data to reduce paper wastage and setup times,” adds Ganesh Venkataraman – DGM sales, Heidelberg India.

The in-built “Color Fast Solution” software in the Speedmaster SX 74 speeds up the inking unit’s response by 50 to 70 percent, leading to lesser wastage and higher productivity.

“We are happy with the after-sales service and support from Heidelberg India. With the new SX-74, we are looking forward to exploring new revenue avenues, while strengthening our existing client base,” Mr. Chandra Mohan concludes on a positive note.

: Mr. Chandra Mohan of Malabar Graphics with G.Venkataraman DGM Sales Heidelberg India

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Konica Minolta at PAMEX 2017 Konica Minolta is participating in the upcoming event PAMEX, 2017 and will be utilizing the platform to demonstrate the company’s strong position in the Digital Printing space with its range of solutions and services.

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

Accurio Press C2060 by Konica Minolta offers trend setting features and technology including a high speed dual scanning at speeds up to 240 ipm for hard-copy originals; 1200 x 1200 DPI resolution with 8-bit processing for smoother, more realistic images.

Also showcased will be Konica Minolta’s Bizhub Press c71HC - the 3rd generation machine which packs in immense benefits over its predecessor.

This model incorporates advanced colour reproduction capabilities of the manufacturer’s proprietary high-chroma toner that produces enhanced printing outputs. bizhub PRESS C71hc also comes with an optional banner tray to support the printing on media up to 13×47.

Bizhub Pro 1100 delivers real value to any print production environment – with high-speed 100 ppm B&W output, high paper and toner capacity, standard built-in print controller and compact footprint to save space on production floor.

KIP 7170 machine by Konica Minolta is a powerful, modular solution for wide-format printing in any production environment, with simple multi-touch control on a vivid 12.1” screen, high-definition print technology, integrated print control software and a variety of system configurations to fit the needs of your application.

Konica Minolta’s Industrial Printer (MGI Jet Varnish 3DS) is a solution features a revolutionary technology with astounding spot UV and 3D tactile varnishing capabilities. The machine can transform a standard printed output into a high quality spot UV printed sheet or further into a high margin 3D embossed output with a varnish of up-to 100 microns, making the colours look more vibrant.

Heidelberg celebrates Primefire 106 world premiere The premiere was celebrated with packaging printers from all over Europe; first user Multi Packaging Solutions in Obersulm opens its doors for a joint open house with Heidelberg.

More than 70 customers experienced the world premiere of the Heidelberg Primefire 106 at the packaging printer Multi Packaging Solutions in Obersulm near Heilbronn at the beginning of November.

The close cooperation with Multi Packaging Solutions offered the best opportunity to present Heidelberg’s latest digital printing solution as a complete installation to major packaging printers from all over Europe and to discuss integration and application possibilities.

WestRock headquartered in Norcross, GA, in the US, is the first commercial user of Heidelberg’s new digital flagship, the Primefire 106 for the 70x100 cm format. Multi Packaging Solutions produces high-end packaging for consumer branded products in the premium and luxury market space, and the technical requirements for the machines they use are correspondingly high. These prerequisites offer Heidelberg the perfect platform to be able to extensively test and enhance the new machine in reallife operation.

“Our customers are extremely demanding,” emphasized Joint Managing Director Steffen Schnizer at the open house event. It is therefore important for us to use the most suitable machines for the specifications of the job. “For a long time, digital printing presses were not able to meet our customers’ high standards for quality and colour fidelity,” he said. “The Heidelberg Primefire 106 meets these requirements.” The extremely high density of 1200 dpi or more than 10 billion dots per printed sheet

Key Notes : >

WestRock is the 1st commercial user of Heidelberg Primefire 106.

> The extremely high density of 1200 dpi or more than 10 billion dots per printed sheet. > A level of sharpness and brilliance previously unknown in digital printing.

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Steffen Schnizer, Joint Managing Director of Multi Packaging Solutions in Obersulm, welcomed the open house guests together with Montserrat Peidro-Insa, Head of Business Area Digital at Heidelberg. He confirmed to them that the Heidelberg Primefire 106 meets his customers’ high standards for quality and color fidelity.

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provides a level of sharpness and brilliance previously unknown in digital printing.

Manufacturers of packaging for high-ends products in particular appreciate this.

Extremely positive response The close cooperation with Multi Packaging Solutions offered the best opportunity to present Heidelberg’s latest digital printing solution as a complete installation to major packaging printers from all over Europe and to discuss integration and application possibilities. The customers exhibited an exceptionally high level of interest in the Primefire 106, with far more visitors than originally expected wanting to see the performance of the Primefire 106 for themselves. Steffen Schnizer was impressed by the keen interest shown by the attendees and spoke about a “great setting” in view of the large number of visitors.

Montserrat Peidro-Insa, Head of Business Area Digital at Heidelberg, presented the possibilities and innovative business models offered by the Primefire 106 to the customers at the open house at Multi Packaging Solutions.

Apart from the sharpness and brilliance, the visitors were above all impressed by the extremely short setup time during job changes and the fact that there was almost no start-up waste. This makes it economically viable to produce shorter run lengths right down to a minimum run length of one, and opens the door for personalization and customization for the first time on a B1 sheet.

“Personalized products are very much on trend and there is strong consumer demand for them,” stressed Schnizer. Examples include customized names or messages on cosmetic packaging.

Packaging printing is the strongest growing segment in the print media industry. Annual worldwide growth rates of three percent are expected in the coming five years, increasing to up to 20 percent for digital packaging printing, and Heidelberg is the industry leader in the area of packaging. The company not only offers its customers the widest range of products, but is also the clear market and technological leader in this area. There is strong global interest from print shops in the new Primefire 106, with correspondingly high demand. The second machine will be going to another customer in Southern Germany this year, while the third will be going to a customer abroad at the beginning of next year. Production at the Wiesloch-Walldorf site is already at capacity until mid-2019.

Heidelberg is currently considering whether to expand capacity in order to meet the strong demand.

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13th Cortina User Workshop Cortina users meet in Eindhoven for their annual exchange of experiences.

This year’s meeting was already the 13th time that users of the Cortina waterless newspaper press had come together to gather information on technical developments, to share practical experiences and to elaborate joint strategies within the framework of an annual Cortina User Workshop. The event initiated by Koenig & Bauer is held at the location of a different user or supplier industry partner each year, with central organisation placed in the dependable hands of Peter Benz, project manager at KBA-Digital & Web Solutions and the driving force behind the workshop. The host for the 2017 meeting was APEX International, the world’s largest manufacturer of anilox and metering rollers with headquarters in Hapert near Eindhoven in the Netherlands.

The almost 90 participants represented 34 different companies from 13 different countries. The two-day workshop was moderated, as always, by Peter Benz, who was pleased to be able introduce numerous participants who were attending for the first time, in particular the future Cortina users Paul Huybrechts and Pascal Coenen from Printing Partners Paal-Beringen N.V. in Belgium Marian Waterschoot, CEO of Apex International, and Thomas Potzkai, head of service and project management at

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KBA-Digital & Web Solutions, opened the workshop with an official welcome to the participants.

Subsequently, a joint presentation given by global marketing manager Jeanine Graat and global offset manager Joris Cabri on behalf of APEX International provided an overview of the company’s product portfolio and explained some of the special features and benefits of the technologies used in anilox roller manufacture.

Further presentations addressed topics such as current retrofit packages and service modules, as well as future preventive measures planned by KBA-Digital & Web Solutions to support the waterless Cortina process. The agenda for the first day was rounded off with a short tour of the production facilities in Hapert, and later a guided coach tour around Eindhoven followed by dinner together at the distinctive Evoluon conference centre.

The second day was also devoted to a series of technical presentations and experience reports from representatives of the supplier industry and users of Cortina presses.

Paul Huybrechts, CEO of Coldset Printing Partners, spoke about the printroom of the future, changing market conditions, and how his company in Belgium is responding to

digital transformation. In November 2016, it was decided to further expand the Beringen location and then to close the Brussels plant by 2021. The project “Printroom of the future” was born. To realise this vision, an existing Commander press line is to be expanded over the course of the next two years through the integration of a Cortina comprising four towers, two folders, a coater and facilities for variable web widths.

Patrick Danninger from the Rheinpfalz Print Centre in Oggersheim, near Ludwigshafen, presented the results of a survey conducted among Cortina users. On the basis of the feedback received, he evaluated user satisfaction in various areas, for example consumables, the waterless process in general and press technology.

Mitsunori Hayashi, general sales manager for Toray, introduced the new sales organisation of the TTCE Graphics Division in Prostějov in the Czech Republic and described how individual markets are served by the dealers marks-3zet, Wifac and Schneidler Grafiska, the latter specifically in Scandinavia. He also reported on the two new plate types Imprima WA and Imprima WB, which were launched successfully in the first quarter of 2017.

Furthermore, he underlined that Toray would be working continuously to offer Cortina users maximum sustainability with regard to its products.

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Michael Millea, consultant to the Heights Group, explained the different sectors in which Heights is active. The partners of the privately held family-run company include not only Toray, but also branch giants such as Kodak and Fuji, and even KBA-NotaSys in the field of special printing applications.

Michael Millea presented some of the jointly developed products and drew attention to the main features of the TWP 1250 NEWS processor system.

Yuval Dubois, president and CEO of Presstek Europe LLC, said that his company would be further strengthening its focus on the Cortina users in the future and had invested accordingly in both its sales organisation and technical support. Particular attention was to be paid to the provision of technical advice to customers. The new Zahara XP Newz plate is an eco-friendly plate which can be washed

with water alone. It is suitable for imaging on all platesetters which are compatible with waterless plates and operate in the IR-sensitive range around 830 nm (thermal plates).

“Mineral-oil-free inks” and the results of tests conducted in Freiburg together with ink manufacturer KMI (Kwang Myung Ink Co. Ltd.) and Wifac bv. These results were described as extremely positive.

Thomas Fuss, director for web offset product management (Europe) for the Huber group, gave a brief overview of the product portfolio and the reorientation of the group’s web offset activities in Europe. The Huber group is today committed to a simple basic formula for waterless printing inks, using reliable raw materials and geared to an optimised temperature stability. All basic components and specification limits have been defined in accordance with the experience gained and are thus reproducible.

The concluding highlight for the workshop participants was a thought-provoking presentation given by Reinhard Karger, corporate spokesman for the German Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) in Saarbrücken, entitled “Artificial intelligence – Dynamics for the economy, chances for humanity!”

Patrick Zürcher, managing director of Freiburger Druck, reviewed the project

The 14th Cortina User Workshop has been scheduled for 26th and 27th September 2018 and will be taking place in Munich, where the Huber group has already offered to host the event.

Amar Ujala Publications prepares for the future Multiple mRC-3D cameras automate production at Lucknow, Agra, Dehradun, Moradabad, Noida and Kanpur sites.

One of India’s leading media concerns, Amar Ujala Publications, has been busy getting its printing plants ready for the future. The last year has seen Amar Ujala Publications investing in at least ten automation systems produced by Q.I. Press Controls (QIPCEAE). As a result, the Dutch specialist in measurement and control equipment for the printing industry has seen a significant rise in its share on the Indian market.

The Manugraph Cityline press, located in Agra, around 150 kilometres south of the capital New Delhi, has been equipped with 14mRC-3D cameras for colour register, all fitted with Automatic Ink Mist Shields (AIMS) for automatic cleaning of the lenses. Likewise in Agra, 14 mRC-3D cameras for colour register, fitted with AIMS, were installed on the Manugraph M360 press. The last project in Agra consisted of 2mRC-3D cameras for colour register, fitted with AIMS, for the TPH Orient press. This installation represents an expansion of the existing system.

In Lucknow, approximately 400 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, two TPH presses were provided with QIPC-EAE automation systems. The TPH Orient 35000 press here was equipped with 21mRC-3D cameras for

colour register and cut-off ribbon control, fitted with AIMS. On the TPH Orient press, a total of 2 mRC-3D cameras for colour register were installed, likewise with AIMS. The 2 new cameras represented an addition to the new tower on the press.

In Noida, a suburb of New Delhi, a further two presses were provided with new automation systems. On the TPH Orient 45000, a total of 18 mRC-3D cameras for colour register and cut-off control were installed. All cameras here were also fitted with AIMS. On an extra tower on the TPH Orient, 2 mRC-3D cameras with AIMS were also installed.

A TPH Orient Xcel press in Dehradun, around 200 kilometres north of New Delhi, was also fitted with 21 mRC-3D cameras with AIMS for colour register and cut-off control. The TPH Orient press in Kanpur, 50 kilometres south-west of Lucknow, was equipped with a new tower which included 2 mRC-3D cameras with AIMS for colour register. Finally, in Moradabad, 150 kilometres east of New Delhi, 2 mRC-3D cameras with AIMS for colour register were installed on the TPH Orient’s new tower.

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QIPC-EAE Performance Package destined for Saudi Arabia The systems help bring about increased production reliability and halving output of waste.

Earlier this year, Saudi-based Al Madina Printing & Publishing Co. started using automation systems installed by Q.I. Press Controls - Engineering Automation Electronics (QIPC - EAE). Its printing plant – located in Jeddah – placed an order for a Performance Package with the Dutch specialist in measurement and control systems for the printing industry. Al Madina is thus able to take full advantage of QIPC’s takeover of EAE. The systems help bring about increased production reliability for Al Medina Printing & Publishing Co., as well as halving its output of waste.

installed at Al Madina Printing & Publishing Co are fully geared up to this. The Goss Universal 50 press has been fitted with 18 IDS-3D cameras for colour register. The cameras all come with optional Automatic Ink Mist Shields (AIMS) for automatic cleaning of the lenses. EAE was responsible for upgrading the existing controls on the press and section with modernisation of the EAE INFO system, EAE Baltic Star control consoles and an upgrade from PPC to CLC. As a result, outdated components have been replaced and long-term support guaranteed.

Effective collaboration Ready for the future With installation of the QIPC-EAE systems, the Saudi Arabian media company is clearly making an investment in the future. “There’s a possibility of them upgrading to closedloop colour control next,” explains Erwin van Rossem, head of sales at QIPC. This is fairly straightforward since the systems now

Press manufacturer Goss had a big part to play in the decision of Al Madina Printing & Publishing Co. to opt for QIPC-EAE. “It was the client’s special request to have them closely involved with the installation of the systems,” reports Erwin van Rossem. “A crucial aspect of this was for us to establish an effective collaboration with them - and not

just for this project: you have to bear in mind possible future orders from other clients.”

Another key reason for the order was the fact that Al Madina Printing & Publishing Co. had been working with EAE systems from as far back as 2000. At the time, Goss also acted as the go-between. “The takeover of EAE by QIPC means that businesses can call on the services of a single company able to provide both automation systems and control software,” Erwin van Rossem adds. “Not only is implementation easier, it also means less training of personnel.”

IFRA WPE 2017: manroland web systems convinces the newspaper printing market with its e:line concept The IFRA World Publishing Expo (WPE) in Berlin (10th-12th Oct. 2017) was an all-round success for manroland web systems. The web offset expert showcased the power of

its e:line newspaper printing systems, future oriented business models in the service sector and its new member of management, Franz Kriechbaum.

Franz Kriechbaum assumed his new position as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at manroland web systems in May 2017.

The 41-year-old graduate engineer is responsible for construction, supply chain, service & assembly, project management and quality and technology. With his longtime experience in the development and implementation of operative strategies, Kriechbaum has a perspective for the whole value chain. The native Bavarian completes the executive board of CEO Alexander Wassermann.

Wassermann highlighted the continuously high commitment of the company in newspaper printing. In newspaper printing, the highly automated e:line series maintains its flagship position. A GEOMAN e:line, which will replace two competitor presses,

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will be delivered to Vorländer (“Siegener Zeitung” newspaper) by the end of the year.

In addition, Graz based Styria Druck AG has ordered a COLORMAN e:line. For its St. Veit site, the Austrian printing giant furthermore signed a comprehensive service contract for 10 years with manroland web systems.

With long-term service level agreements like the ones with Styria, the performance of the existing press can be secured for a long time. The manroland web systems service program is based on three pillars, which were in high demand at the trade fair: solutions, support and store. Prominent examples of the solution service orders include two PECOM-X retrofits with a controls replacement on GOSS presses at two US print houses. With this multi-brand web press service, manroland web systems proves its broadly diversified competence as a high-performance business partner for the complete industry.

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Mumbai to host Digital Media India 2018 The 7th edition of digital event for news publishers in South Asia, Digital Media India 2018, is all set for Mumbai on 7-9 February at Courtyard by Mariott Mumbai International Airport.

The event brings ideas on revenue strategies, use of intelligence data, platform publishing and viral content in social media. Speakers from India and abroad will share their insights and experiences on how to sustain the engagement with the readers and increase the share of revenue from digital.

The key topics to be covered at the event include: • Paid Content • Big Data • Social Media Engagement • Viral Content for Millental • Digital Transformation The recent World Press Trends report shows that the global digital circulation revenues grew by 28% and a full 300 % from 20122016, with a trend expected to continue.

Reader revenue now makes up about 30 % of total digital revenue. The digital media world requires continuous push and well understanding of reader habits and the strategies in order to maintain and generate readers revenue through good quality content.

Digital Media India 2018 promises to discuss all these and more, over the two days While the conference will take place on 08-09 February, two parallel pre-conference

workshops will take place on 07 February, all at the same venue.

Two parallel pre-conference workshops will address a) Paid content business models b) Big data for journalists.

The event expects to attract more than 175 senior news publishing executives from India and abroad: CEOs, CDOs, Digital Editors-in-Chief, CMOs, Digital revenues strategists, Heads of sales, Media buyers and Advertising Agencies are expected to attend the event.

Regular updates on the event will be available at the Digital Media India website, Twitter with #dmi2018 and at the

conference’s FB page.

The event offers various sponsorship opportunities for suppliers to highlight their presence and brand image. The booking for info table and sponsorships is open now.

WAN-IFRA, based in Paris, France, and Frankfurt, Germany, with subsidiaries in Singapore and India, is the global organisation of the world’s newspapers and news publishers. It represents more than 18,000 publications, 15,000 online sites and over 3,000 companies in more than 120 countries. Its core mission is to defend and promote press freedom, quality journalism and editorial integrity and the development of prosperous businesses.

KMPA trains freshers from ITI, VHSS, ASAP and Community College In a new initiative by KMPA, fresh recruits from ITI, VHSS, ASAP and Community College got trained and familiarized with the new working environment. A formal inauguration of this orientation class was held by President of Kerala Master Printers Association.

The students who have studied printing as their course were selected from various school and college to get familiarized with new working environment. The orientation class was held for 3 days starting from

6th November 2017. “Being a responsible association of printers, we are conducting this orientation class for them and it is our duty to impart trainees with basic knowledge about printing, statutory procedures and other standard operating procedures which they have to follow in the printing units,” says, Rajesh.G Hon Secretary KMPA. In the orentation course KMPA took in 20 students from various schools and colleges.

The students underwent training as per the prescribed time table for 3 days in various

topics by different faculty. After the orientation course they will undergo one year practical training in KMPA member’s printing units with stipends as trainee. “The students will be monitored and evaluated in different stages, and after the final exam, the trainee will be absorbed in the printing units,” says Rajesh.

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Speed Xerox installs Xerox Versant 180 Chennai based Digital print solutions provider finds a single solution to its major challenges.

Speed Xerox started providing complete printing solutions some 20 years ago.

Pioneering in Porur area in the year 1996, they still hold the monopoly in their range of solutions in the region. Speed Xerox is headed by Mr. V Vaidhyanathan, who is ably assisted by his wife, V Malathy. Two designers and operators look after key activities – which are primarily related to Printing and Finishing.

Catering to commercial walk-ins and press jobs, especially the student walk-in jobs, the Chennai’s Porur-based Printing establishment also has a few clients from the publishing market segment.

Recently, Speed Xerox invested in the highly versatile Versant 180 from Xerox. Due to increased demand for complex Digital print projects and variable data printing jobs, their decision went in favour of Versant 180.

“Since, speciality media are the new trends in the market,” says Vaidhyanathan, “we invested in this machine considering its capability to print on a wide range of media types.”

We primarily considered the Xerox Versant 180 press because of it being a 10 bit machine and the technology behind it. We were also attracted by the job simplifying capabilities of the SIQA and paper profiling.

One of the main reasons to invest in the new Xerox Versant 180 press was the print quality and the SIQA tool concept which facilitates proper registration and calibration. Also the

good FSMA combined with the presales and post-sales support we receive from Xerox, further helped us in our decision. Additionally, we really liked the concept of offsite support, which is a new concept in the Printing machine platform,” shares Vaidhyanathan.

He believes his Versant 180 will boost their volume in terms of speed and quality. After installing the Xerox Versant 180, they are already able to serve corporate profiles and help other branding companies with their jobs. “Moreover, it simplifies the jobs by automating registration and colour management with SIQA tool,” he reiterates.

Comparing the Versant’s capabilities with their earlier working, Vaidhyanathan recalls that their key challenge area was the colour management. However, now with the newly installed press, they have eased the process by fixing the proper fusing temperature.

“We are very satisfied with our new mid production press as it provides us with a 10 bit platform and various utility applications such as Hot Folders And Virtual Folders, Fiery Go etc. which, in turn, helps us in easing our printing work,” says Vaidhyanathan.

With the help of the consultation provided by Xerox, they are planning a few new marketing activities and Vaidhyanathan, with respect to ROI, expects a maximum of 10,000 prints from his existing 20,000 volume.

With a plan to work towards ensuring that

they are updated with the latest technology, Speed Xerox also intends to expand and open new branches.

Vaidhyanathan is quite positive about the future of Indian Digital printing industry and is very enthusiastic about their Xerox Versant 180 to tap the growth areas of the future.

“Our new Xerox Versant 180 will help us tap into all the market; that’s the reason for purchasing the machine,” he says.

Speed Xerox has two printing facilities equipped with state-of-the-art equipment – including 3 monochrome machines, one colour production, numerous finishing and cutting equipment. They have a total staff of 10. “We have a complete colour printing unit which is supported by monochrome machines. With complete finishing equipment, we are able to satisfy the needs of our customers, which certainly is our USP,” says Vaidhyanathan.

Additionally, they have a good designing unit which, according to Vaidhyanathan, is the backbone of any printing organization.

They have a 1500 sq.ft. premises housing their recent rewarding procurement – the Xerox Versant 180. They have four machine operators who do periodical updates – Xerox takes special care to conduct trainings and their analysts help Speed Xerox stay updated in the machine technology.

For Vaidhyanathan, the cost of printing, periodical updates and technological advancements have been the major challenges of his business. But, now with the recent Xerox Versant 180 he seems to be content – having found a single solution to his major challenges.

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EFI releases newest-version EFI Fiery XB DFE EFI releases new version of high-performance Fiery Digital Front End for Production Inkjet Systems.

Electronics for Imaging (EFI) has released its newest-version EFI Fiery XB digital front end (DFE) platform for ultra-high-speed production inkjet presses. The Fiery DFE meets highly demanding requirements for performance, colour and imaging, including advanced variable-data production printing, at speeds of up to 13,000 pages per minute – or the data equivalent of 2 streaming movies each second.

IPDS support and JDF integration for high-performance production The groundbreaking Fiery XB platform used for the new DFE complies with native intelligent production data stream (IPDS) workflows and is certified IS/3 compliant, delivering the performance, functionality and accuracy required for high-volume transactional applications. As one of the most flexible DFEs in the production inkjet market, the Fiery XB DFE platform also consumes all variable data formats and languages, including PDF and PDF/VT. U.K.-based direct mail company First Move Marketing (FMM) gains superior data processing capabilities for high-volume variable-data direct mail work with the Xerox IJ Print Server powered by Fiery, the DFE developed for the Xerox Trivor 2400 ultrahigh-speed inkjet press used at FMM. According to FMM Managing Director David Amor, “The Fiery server with the latest RIP technology provides us with the tools and

capability to manage, process and run customer files containing a high percentage of variable text and superior-quality images.”

Comprehensive colour management The EFI Fiery DFE provides exceptional colour out of the box, as well as advanced tools for fine tuning. This means users can: • Meet demanding customer requirements for brand colours and extended gamut applications up to seven colours; • Make changes at the job level for onthe-fly corrections; • Perform late-stage color edits right at the DFE to keep production running without interruption; • Create a consistent, easily manageable color workflow.

Proprietary Fiery technology helps ensure uniform, consistent print output, with realtime compensation and correction on the fly at engine-rated speeds. It also gives users the consistency they need for single-pass printing – across a print run, across a wide variety of inkjet and toner presses, and over time.

The Fiery DFE’s colour accuracy helps drive new applications, and is enabling users to win new business serving corporations that need timely, high-volume, personalized documents with superior accuracy in client brand colours. For Fiery user FMM, the DFE’s colour capabilities help the company get superior results in digital printing.

“The Fiery server with its colour management system is helping us deliver to our customers the best quality we have seen in the market from the Trivor 2400 inkjet press,” said FMM’s Amor.

Inline colour management on the DFE automatically corrects for any unwanted colour shifts. As a result, users always get exceptional correction for colour-sensitive graphics. For maximum flexibility, the Fiery DFE offers superior imaging accuracy on nearly all substrates, including coated/ uncoated or treated/non-treated – from

narrow-web continuous-feed, up to 1.8-meter boards and B1/B2 sheets. Plus, its colour management capabilities extend to a wide variety of inks, including coated media compatible, extended gamut and MICR inks.

The DFE complements the Fiery cut-sheet DFE portfolio, the industry’s leading DFE technology, with over 25 years of outstanding innovation. Users enjoy the same consistent Fiery Command WorkStation job management interface, ensuring continuity across all Fiery Driven presses.

The Fiery DFE integrates with almost any existing workflow and prepress software – including EFI’s extensive management information systems/enterprise resource planning (MIS/ERP) and web-to-print products – using job definition format (JDF) integration. Customers can also integrate with customized workflows using the Fiery API application programming interface.

This delivers a comprehensive, integrated workflow experience, tailored to meet specific needs.

A scalable, blade-based architecture keeps engines running at rated speeds to meet demanding production requirements, accommodating even the most complex jobs. Plus, industry-proven, automated tools for job layout streamline the job preparation process, whether it is imposition for streaming transactional jobs, or for commercial or packaging applications.

The newest-version EFI Fiery XB DFE technology drives new, ultra-high-speed inkjet presses from most leading digital press manufacturers, and can be purchased from those press manufacturers and/or their authorized resellers.

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ALPS Seminar: Going Digital When & How The event co-sponsored by HP, VINSAK & the FIG group witnessed a record turnout of printers, converters & media dignitaries from Delhi/NCR. Association of Label Printers & Suppliers organized a seminar on “Going DigitalWhen & How” on 24th November at India Habitat Centre, Delhi. The main theme of the seminar was to have an open discussion on digital printing & finishing technology, discuss issues of moving towards digital printing and share latest invention, ideas & views of Industry Experts. The event was cosponsored by HP, VINSAK & the FIG group and witnessed a record turnout of printers, converters & media dignitaries from Delhi/ NCR. The seminar was commenced by opening speech of Mr Gururaj Ballarwad, PresidentALPS who gave a warm welcome to all the visitors and have shared his views on how ALPS will be going to support the entire printing industry by starting magazines, organizing seminars & exhibitions, conferences etc. The Event was moderated

by Mr Ashish Gupta, MD of Rational Business Corporation, New Delhi.

Mr Gaurav Roy- FIG Group had given a presentation on how printers can enter Digital printing business, tackle the entry barriers and discussed various benefits of digital & inkjet printing. He shared a very interesting journey of an Indian Convertor from the late 1990’s to today and also talked about the role Mark Andy is playing in offering affordable digital and hybrid solutions to the India market .

Mr Shamim Alam- Hewlett Packard (HP) gave a presentation on how printers can generate

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unique labels in Digital printing at optimized costing. He has also shared how big brands such as Coca-Cola or Oreo biscuits are using digital printing technology to create unique labels.

Mr Ranesh Bajaj- VINSAK India had given a presentation on short-run inline converting & embellishments. He had shared his opinions on how to optimize digital finishing costs and save on turnaround time on short to medium run jobs. He gave emphasis on variable data personalization on wads, lottery tickets, scratch cards etc. saying going digital could mean by starting as small as adding a variable data printing head to the existing presses, finishing lines etc.

The presentations were followed by an open and animated panel discussion where leading convertors like Mr Sanjiv Sondi of Zircon, Mr Harish Gupta of Sai com codes, Mr. S Prabhakar of Ikon Labels, Mr Girender Kumar of Shreeram Vertitech, all brought

out their points of view in terms of the entry level barriers of the high cost of Industrial Digital equipment, high cost of running of digital Vs conventional as well as the reluctance of the brands to pay the premium for Digital etc. The vendors tried to offer solutions and advise on these but a key thread to come out of the discussion was that unless both the convertors as well as the equipment suppliers join forces and work towards educating the brand owners and the packaging development teams of corporates, digital was going to be a hard sell .

A generous vote of thanks was proposed and delivered by Mr Ajay Aggarwal of Syndicate labels who is also, VP- ALPS. He lauded the efforts of the entire ALPS team including Mr Arunesh Bansal, the secretary of ALPS and the Executive team in organising this interactive and informative evening. He also confirmed that subsequent events in the West and South of India are planned in the very near future.

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Xeikon and EFI strategic partnership for Digital Label Printing Xeikon to provide exclusive worldwide sales, service and support for EFI Jetrion narrow web inkjet systems.

Electronics For Imaging and Xeikon, a division of Flint Group, have entered into an exclusive partnership for the EFI Jetrion digital label and narrow web inkjet printing systems. Under the partnership, Xeikon will service, support and supply the worldwide Jetrion customer base, and continue the direct

sales of Jetrion digital label printing systems as part of the Xeikon portfolio of digital dry toner and UV inkjet presses for the selfadhesive label market.

“EFI Jetrion printing systems have helped to establish the market for industrial digital inkjet label production, and the numerous innovations developed for high-resolution Jetrion technology – including high-end, production-class LED imaging, superior opaque white ink and true all-in-one integrated print, varnish, cut and slit systems – have given EFI Jetrion the largest installed base of UV inkjet label presses in the world,” said Guy Gecht, EFI CEO. “As we expand our portfolio of industrial inkjet products, we prioritized our go to market investment and resources. It was a clear choice for us to pick Xeikon, one of the undisputed leaders in digital label printing, as the ideal partner to continue a trustworthy sales and service operation for the Jetrion product line.”

“Knowing that our label customers will be in excellent hands in this partnership, we are looking forward to working closely with Xeikon to continue to provide ink for our current and future customers,” Gecht

continued, “as we look for opportunities to expand this partnership to Productivity Software and future innovation.”

Benoit Chatelard, President and CEO Digital Solutions, Flint Group, stated: “Xeikon is the perfect partner to market, service and support the EFI Jetrion product line as both companies share a common goal of delivering exceptional value, unparalleled service, consistent quality and continuous innovation – values we are committed to secure in the future for all Jetrion customers worldwide. Xeikon is a technology-agnostic solutions provider with almost 30 years of experience in digital printing. With over 500 digital label presses installed worldwide, we are an acknowledged leader in the self-adhesive label market. Xeikon has the broadest digital label printing offering in the market, including workflow, presses, embellishment modules and converting equipment, and a worldwide service and support network that is unparalleled in the label market. All our customers are fully trained, serviced and supported through direct, first-line contact with Xeikon engineers, and this will be no different for the Jetrion customers.”

Digital label and narrow web printing systems meet the growing demand for shorter runs, versioning, faster turnarounds and inventory reduction, while increasing customers’ margin potential on short-run label quantities of 100 or less up to runs of 50,000 or more.

Jetrion users will benefit from superior customer care focused on advanced digital production operations, thanks to a strong Xeikon field presence with more than 100 dedicated service and support personnel worldwide.

As part of the exclusive partnership, the Jetrion product line will complement Xeikon’s digital label press portfolio, which includes the high-end Xeikon Cheetah Series and entry-level Xeikon 3000 Series of dry toner label presses as well as the high-end Xeikon Panther Series of UV inkjet label presses. Adding the Jetrion product line to its portfolio, Xeikon continues to expand its range of technology and digital label printing capabilities that address the very specific requirements of label printers and converters.

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Antonio Neri to succeed Meg Whitman as CEO of HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise announces Antonio Neri, the current President of HPE to succeed Meg Whitman as CEO.

then, she has executed against a five-year turnaround strategy that has repositioned the company to better compete and win in today’s environment. Under her leadership, the company rebuilt its balance sheet, reignited innovation, strengthened operations and improved customer and partner satisfaction.

It also made strategic moves to focus and strengthen its portfolio, most notably its separation from HP Inc., which was the largest corporate separation in history. She also led the subsequent spin off and mergers of HPE’s Enterprise Services and Software businesses, as well as strategic acquisitions including Aruba, SGI, SimpliVity and Nimble Storage.

“During the past six years, Meg has worked tirelessly to bring stability, strength and resiliency back to an iconic company,” said Pat Russo, Chairman of HPE’s Board of Directors. “Antonio is an HPE veteran with a passion for the company’s customers, partners, employees and culture. He has worked at Meg’s side and is the right person to deliver on the vision the company has laid out.”

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced that, effective February 1, 2018, Antonio Neri, current President of HPE, will become President and Chief Executive Officer, and will join the HPE Board of Directors. Meg Whitman, current Chief Executive Officer, will remain on the HPE Board of Directors.

“I’m incredibly proud of all we’ve accomplished since I joined HP in 2011.

Today, Hewlett Packard moves forward as

four industry-leading companies that are each well positioned to win in their respective markets,” said Meg Whitman, CEO of HPE. “Now is the right time for Antonio and a new generation of leaders to take the reins of HPE. I have tremendous confidence that they will continue to build a great company that will thrive well into the future.”

Meg Whitman was appointed President and CEO of HP in September 2011. Since

Neri, 50, joined HP in 1995 as a customer service engineer in the EMEA call center. He went on to hold various roles in HP’s Printing business and then to run customer service for HP’s Personal Systems unit. In 2011, Neri began running the company’s Technology Services business, then its Server and Networking business units, before running all of Enterprise Group beginning in 2015. As the leader for HPE’s largest business segment, comprising server, storage, networking and services solutions, Neri was responsible for setting the R&D agenda, bringing innovations to market, and go-to-market strategy and execution. Neri was appointed President of HPE in June 2017. In addition to leading the company’s four primary lines of business, as President, Neri has been responsible for HPE Next, a program to accelerate the company’s core performance and competitiveness.

“The world of technology is changing fast, and we’ve architected HPE to take advantage of where we see the markets heading,” said Antonio Neri, President of HPE. “HPE is in a tremendous position to win, and we remain focused on executing our strategy, driving our innovation agenda, and delivering the next wave of shareholder value.”

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HP Design Summit held in Delhi The summit in association with ITP Media Group attracts 100 architects; HP introduces 24-inch HP DesignJet T830 Multifunction Printer.

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

The highlights of the Summit were interactive sessions by veteran architects Sanjay Puri, Sanjay Puri Architects and Architect Agneet Kumar, Head – Design & Renovations, PVR Cinemas Ltd. They shared their experiences on changes in design elements in the last three decades brought about by innovation in technology and printing solutions. These sessions were followed by an engaging panel discussion on “Building the Future: Lead By Design, Innovation and Technology”.

Among the group of panelists were veteran architects and industry experts including Vistasp Bhagwagar, Founder and Managing Director, Architect Vistasp & Associates; Sonali Bhagwati, President, Design Plus Architects; Akshat Bhatt, Principal Architect, Architecture Discipline; Tanuja Kanvinde, Partner, Kanvinde Rai & Chowdhury; Sushant Verma, Founding Partner, rat[LAB] and Sabeena Khanna, Partner & Principal Architect, Studio KIA. HP also introduced new HP DesignJet T830 24-Inch Multifunction Printer, an ultracompact, versatile large format printing solution for architects, engineers and construction teams to seamlessly collaborate onsite and across sites by printing, copying, scanning and sharing plans with a single device.

printing for the armed forces, disaster management groups, engineering and construction, mining, oil and gas sectors.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Devang Karia, Country Manager-Large Format Design, PPSGSB, HP Inc. India, commented, “HP’s large format printers are considered synonymous with exceptional quality, versatility and robustness. It is our endeavor to constantly reinvent our printing portfolio to meet the evolving needs of our customers. The latest HP Designjet portfolio aims to enable architects, engineers and construction teams to unleash their creativity while helping them

collaborate seamlessly in designing and building for the future.”

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

HP also showcased Designjet T830 with armor case, multi-function printer which is now available with armored casing. HP Designjet T830 tough exterior casing makes it a preferred choice for on-site large format

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Innovation never stops 2nd Shanghai World of Packaging finishes on a high note.

Processing and packaging exhibition, SWOP 2017, one of most sought after shows in Asia, has attracted great amount of attention from exhibitors since its inauguration. Just over 600 overseas and domestic exhibitors participated in the event held from Nov. 7-10, including Multivac, HPRPC and other leading processing and packaging manufacturers. 20,053 visitors from nearly 80 countries and regions, such as China, the USA, Russia, South Korea, Japan, India, Vietnam and Malaysia came to the SNIEC fairgrounds to see latest innovations.

The 4-day large-scale exhibition was organized

by Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) (MDS), Adsale Exhibition Services. Visitors also benefited greatly from the event, learning not only about cuttingedge innovative technologies but also about the status of the packaging market. Whether in terms of exhibition topics, concurrent conferences or exhibitor demonstrations SWOP 2017 focused on innovation much more compared with the previous exhibition. In particular, the SAVE FOOD initiative, with its debut in China, and the newly upgraded FMCG Future Zone have been widely acclaimed.

In terms of exhibition topics, concurrent conferences or exhibitor demonstrations SWOP 2017 focuses on innovation much more compared with the previous exhibition.

Key Notes : >

SAVE FOOD initiative debut in China.

> Newly upgraded FMCG Future Zone widely acclaimed. > SWOP 2019 to be held in November at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

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“With the acceleration of urbanization and the rising consumption level of the middle class, the demand for modern processing and packaging in China is

also on the rise. swop, with its four exhibitions and innovative themes, is the one-stop platform for the most advanced technologies and ideas”, said Mr. Hans Werner Reinhard, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. “As one of the newly-launched membership exhibitions of the interpack alliance based on interpack, the world’s leading trade fair for processing and packaging, swop has undoubtedly gained more exposure in the global market and attracted more top industry experts to visit China,” commented Mr. Bernd Jablonowski, Global Portfolio Director Processing and Packaging, Messe Düsseldorf.

“This year, SWOP continues to feature the entire value chain of packaging, from packaging materials production and processing, primary packaging, secondary packaging, logistics/e-commerce packaging to packaging materials and containers, all in one fair. Also the exhibition serves eight industries mainly: food, beverage, bakery, confectionary, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, non-food consumer goods and industrial commodities. This makes swop

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the first ever one-stop sourcing platform covering the entire value chain”, said Mr. Stanley Chu – Chairman of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd.

Innovation in exhibits: Industry 4.0, intelligent, digital and sustainable In following the “Made in China 2025” blueprint, the intelligent manufacture of packaging is the trend of the times and many exhibitors have embodied this. For example, the connection of intelligent software with machines better meets individualized needs. At the exhibition venue, the theme of sustainable development was everywhere.

Many companies have demonstrated

their efforts in terms of reduced thickness of packaging materials, lower resource consumption and improved manufacturing processes. In addition, green and ecofriendly packaging materials have become an important trend.

SAVE FOOD debut show in China yields brilliant results

Six years since its introduction, the SAVE FOOD initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, organizer of interpack, has grown into a broad-based international coalition with more than 850 international members covering relevant industries, associations, non-governmental organizations and research institutions.

SAVE FOOD premiered as a special theme at swop 2017 and was featured within the exhibition area in Hall W2 along with an international summit on the second day of the show. Vincent Martin, China and North Korean representative from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, was invited to visit the scene and deliver a speech on “Reducing global food waste through

innovation and partnership.” Martin pointed out that, “the lack of proper and sustainable packaging solutions in the Asia Pacific region is one of the major causes of food waste and packaging is critical to reducing that. In order to do so, the food industry must work closely with the packaging industry.” At the same time, Multivac exhibited its “MultiFresh” skin packaging, an emerging packaging that affixes film as tightly on the surface of the product as a layer of skin, keeping the original product’s shape intact which is especially suitable for packaging fresh meat.

TOMRA Sorting showed how to significantly reduce losses, save costs and improve profitability of food companies through fast and energy-efficient sorting technology. The US MOCON, Xiamen Changsu and Beijing

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brands such as, Kung Fu Tea and Luzhou Laojiao and won high acclaim. Hall W3 was swarmed with visitors, further proof that the long-term strategic cooperation between the organizer and Packaging Family, a pioneering packaging exchange platform with 500-plus FMCG members, was successful.

Innovation in topics: Concurrent events and conferences with high visitor interest

Lantsai shared the modified atmosphere packaging testing equipment, high-barrier BOPA, smart labels and other cuttingedge products and technologies from the perspective of improving packaging and extending food shelf life. The international summit debut in China attracted nearly 200 professional participants from the food industry and the event was spoken of highly.

Innovation in packaging materials: upgraded FMCG Future Zone highly acclaimed Relative to processing and packaging machinery and equipment, packaging design and packaging materials feature shorter innovation cycles. The industry also shows increasing interest in packaging materials and products. The FMCG Future Zone

enjoyed great popularity compared with the previous “Packaging Materials and Products Zone”. The FMCG Future Zone, a complete upgrade this time, accommodated cuttingedge products from more than 200 wellknown overseas and domestic manufacturers of various packaging materials and products on its 10,000m2 in Hall W3, such as RPC’s WaveGrip integrated solutions for canned beverage and EasySnacking’s Eat-Go packaging solutions. Many packaging products suitable for food, beverage, personal care and the medical industry from Berry Plastics fully demonstrated the trend of high barrier, lightweight, open resistance, environmental protection and customization in packaging. Shenzhen Yutong, China’s largest paper packaging supplier, displayed its customized carton products for high-end

In addition to the trade fair, a number of large-scale and multi-faceted professional forums were held simultaneously, covering topics such as food processing, smart packaging, green packaging, packaging design & innovation, e-commerce & logistic packaging. The meeting was packed and the interaction enthusiastic. Many participants said that the topics of the forums were very new and of high quality. For example, the “Packaging, Intelligence and Future” forum held on the first day was crowded with visitors even along the corridor. The SAVE FOOD summit meeting on the second day attracted nearly 200 visitors from the food industry interested in how to extend food shelf life through innovative packaging.

Moreover, The Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative, representing more than 50% of global foil production, met during swop. 35 representatives from Chinese aluminium foil rolling members and their customers like aluminium container manufactures discussed opportunities to further increase their presence in the growing packaging markets in China.

In addition, there were daily afternoon seminars organized by Packaging Family.

Several excellent speeches were given by packaging experts from Beiersdorf, Danone, Johnson and other well-known packaging companies which won warm applauses from visitors.

In order to help the exhibitors find highquality potential buyers, buyers groups, consisting of nearly 100 industry associations and enterprises, and a “business pairing” program were organized. This was a major feature of the exhibition and highly appreciated by the exhibitors.

SWOP 2019, to be held from November 2528, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, is under planning and will introduce innovative themes with expanded pavilions.

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Solvent-base flexo provides flexibility to OMET Varyflex V2 Unique platform design and combining a wide range of printing and finishing technologies in-line.

In narrow- and mid-web press segment, the OMET Varyflex V2 is known for its flexibility for packaging printing and converting. With its unique platform design, it is able to combine a wide range of printing and finishing technologies in-line and satisfy the requests of the market. One of its most successful configurations, in terms of customer satisfaction, is integrates in-line both UV and solvent-baseflexo printing units.

Solvent-base flexo printing is mainly used in food packaging printing, in particular on plastic films, laminates or aluminum material for yogurt lids. Slovent-base flexo inks are much cheaper than UV inks, but they need to be cured through specific hot air drying systems, which can also be produced on demand thanks to the unique expertise of OMET R&D in this field.

OMET is able to satisfy every printers’ specific need thanks to a wide range of hot

air drying modules, including high-performing blowers, with different dimensions to better fit into the machine. It is also possible to combine UV curing and hot air drying systems on the same flexo unit.

Rotogravure is another printing technology using solvent-base inks that can improve the performance of the OMET Varyflex V2, thanks to interchangeable groups that can be moved everywhere in-between the flexo stations according to the job to be printed.

Rotogravure is the ideal cost-effective solution especially for solid printing, metallic inks and special varnish applications.

Several successful installations all around the world prove the reliability and the high performance of OMET technology. Alfonso Melesi, OMET technical manager explains: “We designed also a few machines entirely prepared for solvent-base printing, other machines with one solvent-base flexo or

rotogravure unit in-line for special colour application, or exclusive projects featuring standard UV configuration with the addition of 2 rotogravure units, one in front and one at the end of the line. In this case, rotogravure technology is used to make compliant food packaging through solvent lamination, which doesn’t allow for ink migration”.

The OMET Varyflex V2 is available with web width 430 mm (16”7/8), 530 mm (20”7/8), 670 mm (26”3/8), 850 mm (33”4/8) and confers the possibility to print with solventbase flexo or rotogravure technology in the full compliance with international standards and Atex regulations in terms of explosionproof equipment, which guarantees a safe working environment.

AVPS Chakravarthi appointed Global Ambassador for WPO AVPS Chakravarthi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Ecobliss India, has been appointed as the Global Ambassador for World Packaging Organization. He is the first person from Asia to be appointed at this post.

During the 99th board meeting of World Packaging Organization held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil recently, he has been honoured as the Ambassador for the world’s leading packaging organization.

Chakravarthi heads Hyderabad based Ecobliss India and has been at the forefront of providing innovative and best of the

packaging solutions for the medicinal and related products. He has served the industry with best of his solutions in print, paper and packaging solutions for more than 3 decades.

Actively associated with Packaging activities worldwide, he has served on management committees of various national and international organisations. He is an active speaker in support of government’s recognition of packaging as a major industry.

The WPO is the apex body in the field of packaging. The organisation encourages the development of packaging technology, science, access and engineering. It is aimed at contributing to the development of international trade and education and training in packaging.

Chakravarthi is also the recipient of ‘Worldstar’ for five consecutive years.

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Naturepak Beverage Packaging invests in additional Heidelberg Naturepak invests in 2nd Heidelberg Intro Web-Printing technology to expand Casablanca plant.

Established in 2002 as a joint venture between The Industrial Group and global paperboard liquid packaging leader, Evergreen Packaging, Naturepak Beverage Packaging serves dairies, beverage and dry foods companies.

Naturepak Beverage Packaging, a pioneering regional leader in gable top packaging solutions with operations spanning the Arabian Gulf and North Africa continues to build on its success and business expansion by investing in additional Heidelberg Intro Web-Printing technology.

Established in 2002 as a joint venture between The Industrial Group and global paperboard liquid packaging leader, Evergreen Packaging, Naturepak Beverage Packaging serves dairies, beverage and dry foods companies in the Greater Middle East, Africa and India Subcontinent from its two state of the art packaging plants in Damma, Saudi Arabia and Casablanca, Morocco.

“Heidelberg’s Intro Web-Printing-Press machine was our ideal choice due to its trackrecord of productivity and reliability, and dependable after-salesweb-carton service division.” - Hassen Khemiri, Naturepak

Key Notes : >

HiDef flexo printing quality exceeds customer expectations.

> High-performance webfed solution will deal with grown demand for beverage and food packaging. > Intro with 6 front-side Print Units and one reverse-side Print Unit.

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Naturepak’s Casablanca plant was launched in 2011 as brand-new, state-of-the-art, green-field operation encompassing the latest technologies in gable top beverage packaging with an investment exceeding 10 million Euros.

The facility is strategically located close to Casablanca’s airport and has served as an export hub of packaged beverages and liquids to North African region. The facility was designed to

accommodate the future installation of additional production lines as market demand grows.

Due to the market’s growing appetite packaging solutions that answer the need for being innovative and environmentally-friendly, Naturepak decided to invest in an additional Heidelberg Intro Web-PrintingPress machine with 6 front-side Print Units and one reverse-side Print Unit. The new line will also perform with the latest High-Definition flexo-quality and produces from reel to the die-cut blanks.

“Heidelberg’s Intro Web-Printing-Press machine was our ideal choice due to its track-record of productivity and reliability, and dependable after-sales-web-carton service division,” explains Hassen Khemiri, Business Unit Manager at Naturepak. “This investment is part of The Industrial Group’s aggressive expansion program and in-line with its growth agenda.”

Based in Weiden, Germany, Heidelberg Web Carton Converting GmbH (HWCC) is the flexo press division of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). Providing integrated Inline Webfed solutions, HWCC complements Heidelberg‘s market position in the world of packaging. Utilizing a powerful sales and service network and overseeing the biggest installed base in the market, HWCC provides a long experience and broad application know-how to enable packaging printers to cope with new challenges and also to exceed customer expectations.

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Flint Group opens new facility in Turkey for its Packaging Division Flint Group has opened its new facility in the cosmopolitan district of Beylikduzu, in Istanbul, Turkey. This new 3800 square meter manufacturing and distribution facility is conveniently located only 13 kilometers from the main container terminal on the European side of Turkey and is well positioned for exports to surrounding markets in the Middle East.

Kim Melander, VP Sales EMEA & Global Strategy Paper & Board, says this, “Flint Group’s Paper & Board business has been a local supplier in Turkey and the neighbouring regions since 2008 and our team has been satisfying customers’ requirements with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities and expert local service for nearly 10 years.

This additional investment not only solidifies Flint Group’s dedication to the Turkish market, but also confirms our promise to grow together with its customers in this key emerging market.”

Krzysztof Struszczak, Operations Director Packaging Inks Eastern Europe adds, “The acquisition of this new facility was initially, and strategically, planned for Flint Group’s water-based Paper & Board business segment. However, it soon became clear that we should combine with other key segments supplying all needs of the Packaging market from this one location.

Today, Flint Group’s Narrow Web, Sheetfed, and Digital Solutions (Xeikon) businesses have joined Paper & Board in this single facility.”

Mr. Melander continues, “Flint Group’s aim is,

of course, to provide the best and most streamlined service and support to all customers. Many of our key customers purchase products from more than one of our segments. With this expansion in Istanbul, we now have the ability to satisfy the requirements of multiple aspects of our customers’ businesses under one roof, providing a unique ability to focus on key markets, but also share our knowledge across the full range of the package printing business.”

customers will enjoy customised products which are suitable for the warm Turkish and Middle Eastern climates.

Flint Group will be providing service to customers in this region with local support. It will be able to reduce lead times resulting in improved and fortified service. Furthermore,

The facility in Beylikduzu is currently up and running – producing and shipping products to packaging printers in Turkey, and the Middle East.

Komori Corporation adds Apressia MB series blanking system Komori Corporation has added Apressia MB series blanking system to the Apressia series postpress brand, and sales of the Apressia MB110E will begin early next year.

For the development of the Apressia MB series, Komori created a strategic partnership for blanking systems with Laserck Corporation and concluded an OEM agreement. The postpress products in the Apressia series brand of printingrelated equipment will thereby be further strengthened.

The Apressia MB series are machines that separate the product part and the nonproduct part (scrap) following die cutting. By having the machine perform the many tearing off (blanking) processes needed in manual work, blanking of up to about 200 sheets at a time in one job is possible. By this, laboursaving in the tearing off process, a repeated operation that nevertheless requires skill, can be achieved, and a production plan can be easily set up by stabilizing production. Using an Apressia MB machine in the production of paper packages also improves packaging hygiene since there is no direct touching of

the product by human hands. The package production plant can be kept clean at all times because the recovery of non-product parts is automated by machinery. In addition, the Apressia MB is compatible with the Komori KP-Connect Solution Cloud and enables production control and greater efficiency throughout the entire production process.

The series includes Apressia MB110E, Apressia MB110M, and Apressia MB110H. The semi and automatic models have manual and automatic loading and discharge as per model. Speed range is from 6000 to 15,700 sph for different models. Changeover time is 10 minutes for each.

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Xaar 5601 prepares for full commercialisation Remnant presents on “Revolutionary inkjet technology to take on the Packaging industry”.

In preparation for full commercial launch, Xaar used InPrint 2017 to showcase its four colour print capabilities as well as the numerous advantages of its Xaar 5601 new Thin Film Piezo Silicon MEMS printhead. In addition, Xaar’s Jason Remnant presented on “Revolutionary inkjet technology to take on the Packaging industry,” covering how features and technologies, such as those in the Xaar 5601, will help drive further digital adoption in the packaging industry.

Visitors to the Xaar stand saw full A4 CMYK colour print samples produced by eight Xaar 5601 printheads. “As we get ready for the full commercialisation of such a significant new printhead platform, there are a number of key milestones we have had to pass. We are keen to showcase at InPrint 2017 the four colour print samples produced by the Xaar 5601 so that interested parties can see for themselves its exceptionally high resolution print quality. We’re also here to talk about the development of the ecosystem which surrounds the Xaar 5601, which includes the drive electronics and ink supply system which are necessary to ensure OEMs get the most out of the new technology.”

Xaar 5601 is a result of an over £31m investment in R&D over a period spanning seven years. Using Xaar’s new Thin Film

Orientation Programme by SEIS – SOP/PTC

The Xaar 5601 printhead

Piezo Silicon MEMS technology, the Xaar 5601 features over 5600 nozzles capable of jetting up to eight litres of fluid per hour and thus capable of very high resolution. It has many innovative technologies incorporated – new innovations such as AcuDrp Technology allows complete control over greyscale drop ejection for perfect image quality; the TF Technology maximises production up time, print quality and lifetime; and unique Z profile, multiple printheads can fit closely together for an exceptionally compact print zone, accurate drop placement between colours and reduced costs associated with accurate media control and positioning etc.

The new printhead is optimised for aqueous inks and provides excellent suitability for other low viscosity fluids. Its small drop and outstanding performance make it ideal for textiles, laminates, commercial print, packaging and many more applications.

Orientation Programme by SEIS – SOP/ PTC will be on Testing, quality control, performance evaluation of packaging materials & packages and specification development. The short duration programme is scheduled during 16-18 November 2017.

The Orientation Programme will take place at the conference and laboratory facilities at SIES SOP /PTC, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.

The programme will cover: • Tests/quality control, objective / significance,: paper &boards, folding cartons, bottles/ corrugated board/ boxes, and ancillary materials. (labels, tapes, reinforcement materials) and laboratory demonstration /practicals.

• Tests/quality control, objective / significance- flexible packaging -substrates, laminates, co-ex films, pouches and shelf life studies and laboratory demonstration/ practicals.

• Shipping /transport packs – testing / quality control /objective /purpose / significance & specification development /laboratory demonstration/ practicals. Flexible bulks, ibcs/fibcs, cfbs/metals,(drums). Plastics (jerry cans, carbouys, drums) etc.

Delegates can register by filling the nomination form. More details can be had by writing to SEIS – SOP/PTC.

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OMET for a smart converting process - exclusive, integrated in-line solutions streamlining the processes.

The converting process is a strategic part of label and packaging production which involves time, costs and risks.

To cope with these criticalities and streamline the processes, OMET has developed exclusive, integrated in-line solutions creating a valuable option for current and future customers.

Every printing line of the OMET product portfolio can be configured with unique die-cutting systems conceived to make the die-cut changeover quicker, safer and easier compared to standard processes that usually require long machine downtime.

The OMET iFlex, the OMET X4 and the OMET X5 can be supplied with the patented Easy-Change Die Cut – ECDC, a compact and ergonomic die-cutting unit that allows a job changeover in less than one minute. It makes the entire workflow easier and safer eliminating the need for lifting devices.

The OMET X6 line features an innovative and high-performing die-cutting module. OMET Twist is a smart unit with double cassette for smooth and effortless changeover operations. It simplifies the operator’s life and minimizes set-up time thanks to the OMET Easy-Change Die Cut system, which enables the preparation of the die-cutting job off-line during production and the cylinder changeover with a simple push through the innovative OMET In&Out sliding device. After just a few seconds needed for the automatic pre-registration the machine is back in production. Numbers speak for themselves: with standard converting groups a full die cutting changeover may require 20 to 30 minutes, while with the OMET Twist the same is done within one minute.

downtime. With the OMET MonoTWINCut the only operation to be conducted is the change of the flexible die, while the magnetic cylinder remains in place. It includes also fully automatic pre-register and register control, which facilitates the from one die-cutting repeat the other, with no waste involved.

OMET is the only manufacturer to offer different, unique and patented solutions for the converting process. The OMET Varyflex

line can be configured with different options dedicated to special applications, labels or cardboard production.

All OMET machines are designed to be flexible and provide customers with tailormade die-cutting solutions for special applications. Modules for carton or paper window punching or for the production of dual-shape labels are available too.

OMET MonoTWINCut is the unique formatfree die-cutting unit available on the OMET X6, which works with one single magnetic cylinder for all label shapes or dimensions, minimizing operational costs and changeover

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DYNASTAR by W&H wins ERA Packaging Gravure Award 2017 DYNASTAR wins for new ideas and concepts to produce short-job runs with increased profitability on rotogravure presses.

On November 07th the new gravure printing press DYNASTAR by W&H was awarded with the “Packaging Gravure Award 2017” by the European Rotogravure Association (ERA) in the category “Innovation”. The ERA Award is given out every two years to recommend high quality and achievements in the rotogravure print market. The announcement took place during the Packaging & Decorative Conference in Barcelona. The jury especially praised the DYNASTAR for new ideas and concepts to produce short-job runs with increased profitability on rotogravure presses.

The new gravure machine DYNASTAR was introduced by W&H at drupa 2016. The idea for it was born out of today’s general packaging situation that is characterized by more diversification, shorter time-tomarket needs as well as shorter printing jobs and accelerated production processes.

In addition printers are faced with highest quality requirements, price pressure and environmental restrictions. On the other hand, the advantage of gravure printing is well known as a reliable and stable process, well established in the value chain of

brands and distributors products with the best printing quality. In the past, however, the gravure printing process was seen as mainly profitable with long-runs, while at the same time shorter runs have been gaining importance.

As an answer to these challenges in the market the new gravure printing press DYNASTAR was developed specially for high profitability with short print runs of only a few thousand meters. The main advantages of the DYNASTAR are shortest job-change-over times, maximum production uptime, minimized substrate and ink waste during change-over and minimized space requirements.

The most important detail is the new slidein cart system DYNACART carrying print cylinder, inking roller, ink pan and ink supply, splash guards and the doctor blade device.

This concept offers the possibility of making all preparations for the next print job beside the press while the machine is running. Even adjustments of the doctor blade system and the inking roller / ink pan can be pre-adjusted before sliding the DYNACARTs into the press. Change-over of DYNACARTs can be executed in only a few minutes generating a time reduction by 50% compared to conventional rotogravure presses.

Cosmo Films declares financial result improving internal operational efficiencies, which is visible in our results. These measures will go a long way in insulating us from commodity film margin pressures and building a long-term sustainable growth”.

The global provider of films and synthetic paper, Cosmo Films, has declared its financial results for the second quarter ended Sep 30, 2017. The company reported a sales volume increase of 26% on YoY basis during Q2, FY18. The increase on QoQ basis is 10%. The growth for speciality sale, however grew at 25% on YoY basis and 5% on QoQ basis.

Commenting on the financial performance of the company Mr. Pankaj Poddar, CEO, Cosmo Films said, “The BOPP margins

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remain under pressure. We continue to focus on growing our specialty film sales and

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Monotech Systems to display Scodix Ultra Pro with Foil at Pamex 2017 Monotech Systems will be displaying Scodix Ultra Pro with Foil at Pamex scheduled December 18 – 21, 2017 in Mumbai. The Scodix Ultra Pro is among the top digital enhancement solutions. The versatile solution is capable of delivering Scodix foil, Scodix SENSE, Scodix Spot, Scodix VDP, and Scodix Braille digital enhancements, all in one system.

The most productive in the series Scodix Ultra Digital Presses enable commercial PSPs and folding-carton converters to produce tangible enhancements for a wide variety of applications; marketing literature, stationery items, book covers, boxes and premium packages, greeting cards, photo albums with VDP capabilities based on a barcode system, and more – the opportunities are enormous with a versatile media compatibility.

that runs in-line with the Scodix Ultra Pro Digital Press, delivering magnificent foil enhancement capabilities, including high gloss, embossed, variety of densities for short to medium runs, using an advanced and efficient digital process. Scodix Foil is ideal for commercial printers who have to outsource the foil application or use long and expensive make ready process including molds and dies, as well as for converters doing high-end short up to medium runs.

Scodix Foil deploys a wide range of hot and cold industry standard foil films, coupled with a variety of substrates, including Offset, Digital, plastics, laminated/non-laminated,

Scodix Foil Station is an optional module

and coated/ without coating applications include business/greeting cards, folders, book covers, brochures, labels, packaging and more.

Ajeet Pareek, Product Head – Scodix, Monotech Systems says, “Indian Printing and Packaging market appreciates quality and precision, making the Scodix Ultra Pro an ideal match for both their production needs and their business acumen. The continuing need for digital service providers to further differentiate themselves is apparent in every industry market, and Scodix serves this need via digital enhancement solutions that have earned a worldwide reputation for delivering pinnacle and unmatched quality. Scodix Ultra Pro with Foil is a worldwide proven product with over 250 installations worldwide, over 30 installations in India and also have received InterTech Technology Award 2017. Pamex provides us with another opportunity to showcase the product and shine more.”

Visitors can experience the product performing live at the show.

The new Trimming, fully automatic three-knife trimmer Meccanotecnica’s new Trimming, is a fully automatic three-knife trimmer. Trimming is

the new compact solution that offers high quality cutting and manages a wide range of

sizes. It features fully automated and quick set-up without changing parts, allowing costeffective production of short and medium runs.

Key features of Trimming: • fully automated and quick set-up without changing parts • front-cutting of books with folded-in flaps • compact solution with small footprint • high quality cutting is guaranteed by extremely robust frames with innovative design • trimming of wide range of book sizes • prompt and efficient after sales service

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Xaar at InPrint 2017 - showcases full portfolio for its 2020 strategy, technology demos and conference presentations.

Xaar showcased its complete portfolio of inkjet printheads and technologies at InPrint 2017. The company gave a series of product printing demonstrations and conference presentations, as well as showcased a wide range of print samples.

InPrint 2017 highlighted Xaar’s achievements in expanding into a wider range of print applications and its work towards the “2020 goal” of £220m in annual global sales by that year. This is being driven by a focus on customer needs, as shown by its launch of seven new products over the last 18 months.

Visitors to the Xaar stand saw samples of Xaar’s recently launched High Laydown (HL) Technology for producing a variety of attractive textured effects on labels, folding cartons and ceramic tiles, as well as industrial applications such as laminates. HL Technology is available in the Xaar 1003 and Xaar 2001+ printhead families.

Also on show was the Roto-JET from EPS, Xaar’s business in the US, with two daily demonstrations. The Roto-JET, the latest advancement in cylindrical object inkjet printing, is a multi-colour, UV-LED, highresolution printer that offers state-of-theart digital printing technology, as well as excellent reliability delivered by Xaar 1003 printheads. The printheads incorporate Xaar’s unique TF Technology, whereby ink is recirculated within the printhead, directly past the back of the nozzle during drop ejection, at the highest flow rates in the industry. This ensures bubbles and particles are carried away, providing unrivalled reliability even in the harshest environments.

In addition, InPrint featured a number of expert talks by members of the Xaar team: on 15th, on the opportunities for inkjet within 3D Printing (Chris Noble, 3D Engineer); and functional reactive fluid disposition using Xaar technology (Simon Kirk, Senior Product Manager); and on 16th on inkjet technology for the packaging industry (Jason Remnant, Product Line Manager); and direct-tocontainer printing (Tim Scully, Vice President of Sales at EPS).

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“InPrint is the leading show for the latest industrial printing techniques, so we are delighted to be attending this year’s event with our widest range of products ever,” says Mike Utley, Director of Marketing at Xaar.”Our focus is always on helping our customers get

to market quickly with robust products that deliver real value to their own customers, as well as a good return on their development investment – and our stand at InPrint reflects this.”

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Ample Graphics scores a 100 At Pamex, Ample Graphics to have live demo of a Fully Automatic Dry Lamination Machine and a Window Patching Machine with V notch option.

Ample Graphics got established in June 2015 with the association of Rajeev Jagga & Sachin Kala. Rajeev Jagga, a veteran with over 25 Years of experience in the industry.

He has been distributor for TechNova and carries forward a legacy of family ties with the industry spanning nearly a 100 years through Standard Machinery, erstwhile Standard Type Foundry, of Chennai. Sachin Kala is a Printing Technologist. He started his career in production at a packing unit in Jaipur before entering into marketing – first with Technova and then with Autoprint and others. He has been associated with and serving leading printers in North and Western India.

The friendship spanning more than 20 years together with like mindedness and similar goals gave rise to the idea of Ample Graphics. They keep the operational responsibilities segregated and also keep the operations totally independent as well.

The company today represents about 7 big names of Chinese printing equipment manufacturers. Some of these companies are: Tiancen Machinery (Laminating and UV coating machines), LongXingSheng (LXS – Rigid Box lines) and Shengtu (Case Maker), Zihong (Folder Gluers) have extensive European experience and are regulars at Drupa. This long-term exposure to the high end European markets has fine-tuned their products to stand out from other products from China. The high quality products are ideally suited for the Indian market.

The others like Huayin Machinery (Automatic Die Cutter), Haoxing Machinery (Envelope Making & Window Patching) & HRB Pack (Corrugation Equipment) are renowned in China in their own fields.

– Mumbai, Summit Mod Styles – Vasai, Bhandari Offset – Jodhpur, Balaji Post Press – Rajkot, Rave Scan – Manesar, Award Offset Printers – Silvasa, Perfect Print & Pack – Vasai, Jash Packaging – Vadodara, Saiswaram – Vadodara, etc. The current and potential order book is tuned to exponentially increase this figure.

To provide the deserving service support has been the key success mantra for the company. It has been the service focus and word-of-mouth publicity that has helped the company grow. Repeat orders from more than 40% of the customers, is a testimony of their commitment towards the customers. This feat is achieved though a dedicated team of service engineers which are spread across North India (Delhi, Rajasthan & Gujarat) to provide prompt service to customer demands. The focus on

service is much appreciated by customers and the partners. Today, Ample Graphics is providing service support to the customers having machines from these Chinese companies sold through their previous sales associations also.

Post the GST implementation, business has become smoother for the importer trader.

“It is now possible to route nearly all sales though our books unlike earlier when sales to packaging companies had to be made directly due to the inability to provide CVD benefits,” says Rajeev Jagga.

During the forthcoming PAMEX, the company expects to announce a new tie-up and some related exciting news. They plan to have live demonstrations of a Fully Automatic Dry Lamination Machine and a Window Patching Machine with V notch option.

In a short span of just a couple of years, Ample Graphics has sold over 100 machines to over 15 customers in North and Western India. Some of the names includes, Nutech Packagings - NOIDA, Any Graphics - NOIDA, Tirupati Polymers - Kala Amb, Dev Print pack – Ahmedabad, Bhambari Printers – Chandigarh, Prem Industries – Ghaziabad, Brijwasi Art Press – NOIDA, Forum Print

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Siegwerk: New paths to shape packaging future Digitalized processes, strategic partnerships with start-ups to enable confront future industry trends in an optimum way.

Siegwerk, global provider of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, is one of the pioneers in shaping the future of packaging. With its packaging expertise and ink development know-how the company is a well-accepted partner for its customers worldwide. By providing a combination of best-in-class ink performance, optimum product safety and continuous support and guidance, Siegwerk helps its customers address upcoming trends and to meet their specific needs with cutting-edge ink solutions. The company has started some forward-looking initiatives to gain further efficiency and achieve faster reaction times to future trends. Strategic partnerships with relevant start-ups as well as digitalized processes will help the company setting sails for a successful future and expanding its position in the packaging market.

Partnering with start-ups The strategic collaboration with relevant startups is key for the company to gain important insights in new ideas and developments that might initiate innovative ink developments to address upcoming trends in the ink and packaging industry. “Start-ups are home of trendsetting ideas and an exceptional inventive spirit,” explains Christoph Barniske, Head of Digital Business at Siegwerk. “We as established market player can support start-ups with our technical expertise to develop their ideas to product maturity and successfully launch them to the market.” Siegwerk is concretely looking for technologies and innovations to support the development of pioneering packaging concepts.

The future of packaging is about connecting product and consumer by adding unique features to the packaging causing the need for innovative ink solutions. Smart

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packaging, for which intelligent pigments or functional coatings are needed, or the internet of packaging, that uses integrated digital tags to interact with the consumer, are just two exemplary areas of new packaging approaches. At the same time, sustainable and eco-friendly packaging and manufacturing processes will continue gaining importance for brand owners, converters and of course consumers.

Assessing ways of enhancing the ecological footprint of the company’s inks with no loss of performance is one of Siegwerk’s key R&D efforts since years already. The company enables new and more sustainable packaging solutions.

Siegwerk has already started the first discussions with start-ups and plans to set up a systematic process for both, screening the start-up scene for potential partners and offering interested start-ups an easy platform to introduce themselves to the company and discuss the potential of a collaboration.

Siegwerk has recently launched a microsite where potential start-ups can contact Siegwerk’s digital unit.

Digitalized processes Siegwerk has made a strong commitment to digitalization this year in order to take account of inevitable changes in good time.

The company has established a new digital business unit to understand how customer proximity and big data can help to improve its services to customers, to enhance the work of the sales teams and to initiate new infrastructure projects designed to generate worldwide synergies. “It’s all about making the company ready for the future and helping customers to achieve optimum performance by providing modern solutions and services,” says Herbert Forker, CEO of Siegwerk, about the goal behind the company’s digital transformation. The Berlin-based digital unit is focusing on digital services that will improve the interaction between Siegwerk, its customers and brand owners. Therefore, the team determines the relevant pain thresholds that customers have and analyzes whether digital processes could help to improve and simplify the day-to-day work of customers and thus enhance the overall customer journey and increase efficiencies.

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Lucky Graphics adds Jemflex from Nihon Denshi Seikhi Lucky Graphics boast of international alliances comprising of principals like – Toyobo Co. Ltd, G S Trading, Jem Flex, 3 E S Mega, Lintec & Cross Link Pacific etc. to provide customers across India with comprehensive solution based services in the printing arena. With over 40 years of presence and experience in the field Lucky Graphics not only provides diverse services to their customers but also strives to find the apt solutions.

The newest addition to their flexographic product line is “Jemflex” flexo plates from the Japanese manufacturer, Nihon Denshi Seikhi.

According to Rohit Sachdev, Chairman Lucky Graphics, “The plate is flexible, highly resilient, dimensionally stable and uniform in

thickness. It is available in various polymer types for broad range of applications in solvent-wash plates. The product composes of photopolymer layer and polyester foil support and is available in various polymer types for broad range of applications which includes, but not limited to, Flexible film packaging, Paper Bags, Labels, Beverage Cartons, Folding Cartons, Corrugated Boxes, Offset Printing, etc.. The plate helps the printer to hold the fine images without masking, sharp reverse image and low durometer assures excellent print quality and the dimensionally stable polyester support helps accurate register along with excellent ink coverage.”

subcontinent, we are now even more ready to reach out to our customers far and wide in cooperation with reliable logistics companies like DHL, DTDC, BLUE DART and TNT,” adds Vaibhav Sachdev, MD - Lucky Graphics.

“With our extensive reach across the Indian

Scodix makes E106 commercially available Scodix starts commercial roll-out of Scodix E106 digital enhancement press.

Scodix has announced that the Scodix E106 press will be commercially available from December 2017. The next units are planned to be installed in the EU and USA during Q1 2018.

Prospective customers can see the landmark B1 digital enhancement press running live ‘in situ’ at an Open House from 4-6 December 2017 at Gundlach Packaging Group’s facility in Oerlinghausen, Germany. Scodix will welcome Alvise Cavalari, Corporate Technology Packaging at Nestlé, to the event to talk about the importance of packaging, how supply chain’s needs are rapidly evolving, and how that, in turn, is driving change in how cartons are made.

Gundlach Packaging Group was the first company in Europe to install the Scodix E106 Digital Enhancement Press for beta stage testing. Dr Uwe Schürmann, Gundlach

CEO and Managing Partner elaborates, “The packaging market is still in the early stages of digital technology adoption, digital enhancement in a B1 format is the frontier – consequently Scodix provides a true distinction from the competition. We are thrilled that we were the first company in Europe to test the Scodix E106 and we’re excited to show the world what the technology can do at the upcoming Open House.”

The Scodix E106 made its debut at drupa 2016 and was developed specifically to deliver enhancement solutions for folding carton converters who need the 1060 x 760mm format. Multiple premium quality applications are all delivered on one platform, including Scodix Foil, Scodix Sense, Scodix Spot, Scodix Variable Data and Scodix Cast & Cure, all of which are exclusive to Scodix and provide clear benefits for folding carton converters to differentiate their offering and boost profit margins.

Brand owners can create stunning products using foil over foil, adding Scodix Sense effects over foil, or personalising with Scodix Variable Data Sense or Scodix Variable

Data Foil – effects that were previously unachievable in this market.

“We continually review new technologies from the digital sector,” comments Schürmann, “And when we first saw Scodix we could instantly see substantial opportunity for our business. Scodix provides the solution for the difficulties of short runs for versioning and personalisation, shorter and shorter timescales, and increased competition in a challenging economy.”

Scodix CEO, Roy Porat, adds, “We are delighted to be progressing into the commercial phase, still working to the schedule we outlined in 2016. Printers and converters investing in the Scodix E106 will be able to clinch a competitive edge with value-added services that can truly energize brands. The B1 format brings all the advantages of digital enhancement currently being exploited in the commercial market and takes us a step closer a new standard in packaging enhancement.”

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Fujifilm India launches new Uvistar Hybrid 320 super wide UV printer - a combination of speed, quality & reliability in a hybrid printer.

Fujifilm India launched the new Uvistar Hybrid 320 at its state-of-the-art Demo Centre for Wide Format Inkjet Printers in Mumbai. Uvistar Hybrid 320 is an all-round UV production printer with the flexibility to produce many kinds of display print from superwide roll to multi-sheet rigid printing.

Opening avenues of potential to broaden production capabilities in one investment, Uvistar Hybrid 320 is designed to provide printers with the very best in high quality, flexible and productive wide format inkjet technology. It is driven by patent Fujifilm technology and offers a great value-formoney solution to Indian customers.

The new Uvistar Hybrid 320 is a 3.2m, combination flatbed and roll printer, capable of producing output at speeds of up to 201 square meters an hour. Utilizing Fujifilm’s Dimatix Q-Class printheads and Uvijet UV inks, the Uvistar Hybrid 320 prints full greyscale output, delivering a wide gamut of vibrant colours. The press is available in a nine-channel configuration with CMYK, Lc, Lm, Lk, Orange and White ink channels which boosts performance to achieve speeds of up to 201 square meters an hour.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Yasunobu Nishiyama, Managing Director, Fujifilm India said, “With the launch of Uvistar Hybrid 320, we aim to strengthen our presence in the Indian Graphic Arts Market. The Graphics Arts business is one of the most important drivers for Fujifilm’s growth in the Indian market. With our world-class printing technology, we are focused on delivering high quality, technically advanced print solutions that help printers develop competitive advantage and grow their businesses.”

“The Uvistar Hybrid 320 is more than just another great addition to our wide format line-up. Its launch is the next vital step in ensuring that Fujifilm’s complete portfolio of wide format products deliver the necessary solutions to all customers – regardless of their needs in terms of print size, turnaround time or run volume. Fujifilm is delivering on its objective to provide new solutions that feature the very latest inkjet technology to suit

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every printer’s needs. The new Uvistar Hybrid 320 is the logical next step in this journey and it ensures that printers in the super wide market maintain access to the very latest technology in order to maximize quality and productivity, and grow their businesses,” added Mr. SM Ramprasad, EVP-Graphic Arts division, Fujifilm India.

Several innovative technologies come together in the Uvistar Hybrid 320, providing a breakthrough in speed, quality and versatility that can be achieved from a hybrid machine, setting the Uvistar Hybrid 320 apart from the competition.

The first innovation is the use of Fujifilm Dimatix Q-Class printheads and VersaDrop jetting technology. These heads enable the press to image in greyscale with droplet sizes ranging from 10–30 pl, which produce fine details at fast speeds. Taking full advantage of nine ink channels, the Uvistar Hybrid 320 produces image quality with the inclusion of orange ink which increases the colour gamut by 30 per cent.

Another Uvistar Hybrid 320 innovation is its patented tri-lobal belt and six-zone intelligent vacuum system. This system delivers among the best media handling capabilities and ensures that all types of substrates track accurately in roll or flatbed mode.

Additionally, a dancer bar with spreaders

keeps the most difficult roll media from wrinkling before it enters the print area. Rear pinch rollers engage as rigid material moves from the print area on to the exit tables.

The Uvistar Hybrid 320 also has a ‘continuous board’ capability that increases productivity when feeding multiple sheets of the same stock during production. This feature offers time savings between sheets as the print carriage continues moving. No time is lost due to the carriage returning to its ‘park’ position, requiring the job to be started again.

Fujifilm’s new Uvijet US high performance ink, with CMYK, Lc, Lm, Lk, Orange and White in the standard ink set altogether enable a wide colour gamut of the Uvistar Hybrid 320.

Moreover, the lights and Orange expand the colour gamut to match challenging Pantone and corporate brand colours, while the highly opaque White provides excellent coverage, with the ink set delivering excellent adhesion to a broad range of substrates.

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Broadcast Wear brings Smart Apparel Programmable T-shirt that changes with Smartphone App. can do this by simply raising either hand for preferred side. From safety point of view too, the jersey helps to prevent collision especially when due to low light conditions riders aren’t quite visible on road.

Ayyappa Nagubandi, Mahalakshmi Nagubandi and Saumil Shah of Hyderabad founded Broadcast Wear, a company which launched, which is claimed the country’s first – programmable T-shirt. Ayyappa Nagubandi says, “We were tired with the boring options of shirts available for men. We wanted to create better fashion choices and so we started off with the idea of a digitally interactive T-shirt; one where you could put any message that you could type on your phone.”

“Why do people need to wear an extra object when they can wear a T-shirt which looks like any other T-shirt, costs the same, but works like a tech accessory?” is the question which inspired the founding trio to start Broadcast Wear.

Starting in February 2016 with touch-enabled T-shirts, the company has developed several products now on the same line under its brand name SYGNAL. Key features of Sygnal include: • Track Steps: The accompanying app tells the exact number of steps the wearer takes during a day while doing household chores, moving about in office or simply on a stroll.

• Track Floors Climbed: The T-shirt app tells the wearer the number of floors he/ she has climbed throughout the day and helps him/her stay fit.

• Track Calories: The T-shirt also allows to track exact number of calories burnt by the wearer of Sygnal’s fitness T-shirt.

• Tack Distance: It tells the distance walked or run by the wearer.

• Navigate: The wearer can put a desired location in Sygnal’s app and he can navigate effortlessly without looking at your navigation device’s screen. The T-shirt’s shoulder gives a slight vibration to guide in which direction to turn to reach nearer to the destination.

What’s more is that the T-shirt has waterproof electronics, is dry fit, comfortable, and even machine washable.

In addition to this, the app allows images, designs or slogans created by the user to be stored in the app’s library.

One of the products allows you to display the words or the design of your choice on the front of your T-shirt; with the option of changing it whenever the mood strikes.

A Bluetooth chip serves as the connection between the apparel and the app. The display panel has 8 rows and 32 columns which provides the user with a limit of 160 characters. The app presently supports English language, but may include other languages in coming months.

For a party lover, Sygnal has a T-shirt with an equaliser feature that allows him to display the music waves on the chest. “The phone listens to the music and music waves are displayed on the LED panel,” explains Nagubandi.

Similarly, the cyclist’s jersy has LED sensors which light up near the back of the neck on the side that the wearer prefers to light. He

Available at the company’s website, Amazon, and a few niche e-commerce websites, the products have a price range of Rs 999 to Rs 3,500. The products have attracted customers from India as well as abroad.

Currently, US is the biggest market for them.

XAAR wins Manufacturing Site Award for 3rd time Industrial inkjet technology expert, Xaar has been awarded “Manufacturing Site of the Year” for a third time by TechWorks (formerly the National Microelectronics Institute).

The TechWorks Awards ceremony, held at the Greenwich Peninsula in London, celebrated this year’s key electronics innovations, people and companies from across the UK and Ireland. It has been running as an annual event since 2001.

Xaar picked up its “Manufacturing Site of the Year” award from BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones, who commended the company’s great performance in 2017, and also reserved special praise for its outstanding example of collaboration with other member sites.

development and product cost reduction activities.

“We are delighted once again to receive this prestigious award from TechWorks,” comments Doug Edwards, CEO of Xaar.

“It is recognition for the hard work of many individuals and teams throughout Xaar to increase our agility and flexibility for meeting the changing needs of our customers and their businesses,in orderto achieve our 2020 goal.”

TechWorks is the UK Industry association for ‘Deep Tech’, or the underpinning technologies – such as AI, robotics, 5G, machine vision, IoT, analytics and automation – that drive the new economy.

The award was decided by an independent panel of expert judges, who were particularly impressed with Xaar’s systematic approach and drive to improve performance through Continuous Improvement, new product

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DP Lenticular’s new 75 LPI Lenstar ‘Lite’ targets savings DP Lenticular has launched its new 75 LPI Lenstar ‘Lite’ Elliptical lenticular sheet which enables users reap greater savings. Equally effective at delivering both 3D and animation effects, it uses a unique elliptical lenticular design. Developed by PACUR, 75 LPI Lenstar ‘Lite’ is extruded to the same thickness as the existing 75 LPI Ecolens of 406 microns rather than the 457 microns of DP Lenticular’s worldwide standard LENSTAR Plus 75 LPI lens.

“Having 50 microns less enables to retain the great optical properties of Lenstar Plus resin in a thinner sheet,” states DP Lenticular’s founder and managing director Daniel Pierret. “As you can imagine, this represents a significant saving, even on small quantities.”

Like LENSTAR Plus 75 LPI, 75 LPI Lenstar ‘Lite’ Elliptical can be printed on almost all

the Offset printing presses and is available in the small 52-sheet size so that there is no need for sheet cutting.

LENSTAR Plus lenticular resin was specially designed for Offset printing and offers superior product performance. It represents a polymer technology printers can use to achieve their sustainable goals.

Designed for ease of cutting and finishing, it delivers high optical clarity, great impact resistance, print receptivity and press stability. It is fully recyclable and BPA and

Chlorine free and has a high natural dyne level and long shelf life.

Full pallets are stored in Antwerp (Belgium), but also in DP Lenticular’s new warehouse in Dubai. Small quantities are available from Ireland. The new sheet will is available in Antwerp and Ireland immediately.

The sheets are palletized with 1500 sheets per pallet. Orders for small quantities can be placed online through DP Lenticular’s webshop.

Events Calendar LMAI Technical Workshop

PAMEX 2017

Date: 09 DEC-17 Venue: The LaLit, Chandigarh

Date: 18 DEC-17 to 21 DEC-17 Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon Mumbai, Maharashtra

India Cold Chain Show Date: 12 DEC-17 to 14 DEC-17 Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre Mumbai

New Delhi World Book Fair 2018 Date: 06 JAN-18 to 14 JAN-18 Venue: Pragati Maidan New Delhi

7th Manipal Media Congress 2017 Date: 14 DEC-17 to 15 DEC-17 Venue: MIT, Manipal Karnataka

Print Summit 2018

Print Business Outlook Conference 2017

PrintFair 2018

Date: 16 DEC-17 Venue: The Lalit, Mumbai

Date: 17 JAN-18 Venue: Nehru Auditorium, Mumbai

Date: 09 MAR-18 to 12 MAR-18 Venue: Hitex Exhibition Centre Hyderabad

Print4All 2018 Date: 29 MAY-18 to 01 JUN-18 Venue: Fiera Milano - Rho (MI) Italy

drupa 2020 Date: 16 JUN -20 to 26 JUN-20 Venue: Dusseldorf Germany

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