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Ease of travel, massive advertising blitz and exposure to betterfacilities have largely contributed to the increase in the number ofIndians participating and visiting trade shows abroad over the years.Inspite of the growing number of exhibitions in various corners of theworld, the Indian contingent makes its presence felt everywhere. Therecently concluded Print China in Dongguan and Sino Corrugated inShanghai were witness to this phenomena.

Recognising the interest shown by the print industry, of one of thelargest growing economies of the world, the organizers too offer a lotof sops and encouragement to them by celebrating India Day at allmajor expos including drupa. By and large, this has widened thehorizons of the Indian print industry and the Indian printer hasbecome savvy and better informed.

The election season is in full swing. Till about two decades ago thisused to be a festival for the printers as it brought huge business tothem as each party outdid one another with a bigger and better printcampaign. But all that has become a thing of the past as now theelectronic and social media have taken centre stage fordissemination of information.

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Dear Friends,In the last editorial, I had mentioned about the upcoming

exhibition PRINTPACK 2019 which I believe all of you would havevisited and tried to get a hold of the latest innovative technologies.

SHIFT_019, Asia’s premier labels and packaging conference willbe held on May 8-9, 2019 at New Delhi. The conference is aimed atprinters, converters, brand owners, designers and suppliers in thepackaging field. The theme of the conference is investing forsustainability and financial returns. The organizers have brought afairly impressive list of speakers from all over the world. Theconference would also have table tops from leading manufacturersof the segment showcasing their latest offerings for packaging as wellas label printers. The conference would conclude with the AsianPackaging Excellence Awards 2019. Interested members can registeron www.printinnovationasia.com.

A series of Knowledge Seminars are being planned by the DelhiPrinters’ Association in coming months. The topics would beMaintenance Issues, Fire Safety, Packaging Techniques, Softwares,New FSSAI Guidelines, Costing and Overview of GST etc. we wouldemail you the brief attributes of the seminars once they are finalized.Meanwhile if you have any suggestions regarding any other topic orany worthy keynote speaker, please feel free to email us [email protected]

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Successful year for manroland Goss Group - see majororders

SPGPrints launches rotary screen integration module

Phoseon Technology Introduces FireEdge™ FE410 LEDCuring Systems

Hubergroup launches NewV cure for UV inks

Morgana launches two new booklet makers Flint launches nyloflex FTH digital plate

Lombardi updates Invicta 630 flexo press

BOBST launches major breakthrough products andsolutions

Kodak completes sale of its Flexographic PackagingDivision to Montagu

Nilpeter celebrates its100 years of innovation

Koenig & Bauer Coding GmbH acquires All-Print Holding A.B

TCPL commissions seventh Rapida 106 - three more tocome

Konica Minolta India launches Colour Multifunction Printer(MFP) – bizhub 759/C659

Adobe partners with Atal Tinkering Labs, a Governmentinitiative created to promote creative learning and digitalliteracy in schools

New version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite launched

Provin Technos confirms sale of three RMGT presses at PrintChina

Avery Dennison inaugurates slitting center at Kolkata

Uteco and Simec join the Italian Technology Center in Pune

Veepee Graphic Solutions invests in Kodak Flexcel NX Wide4260 System

iTek Packz to expand in new markets with second Edaleflexo press

Galaxy Offset ups capacity with Heidelberg Suprasetter andEasymatrix 106 CS

Impel-Welbound introduces hard cover case-makingsolutions

Cosmo Films launches CPP high barrier films for packaging

ESIC Contribution Rates Reduced

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As far as the growth of reading habit and the demand forprinted books are concerned, the fears of digitalisation and theadvent of e-books appear to be negligible. We must take heartfrom the outcome of the New Delhi World Book Fair which wasorganised by the National Book Trust in New Delhi earlier thisyear.

With the theme “Books for Readers and Special Needs”, the fairnot only housed over 1,350 stalls put up by 600 publishers fromIndia and 25 foreign countries in the vast area of 23,000 sq. mts.,but also attracted a large footfall of nearly 9 lakh visitors from allwalks of life. Inaugurating the show the Minister for HumanResource Development Mr. Prakash Javadekar stated that“Books and culture compliment each other. The culture ofreading in India is increasing day by day. Despite the growingdigitalisation, the demand for books has not decreased. This isthe beauty of Indian culture”. Praising the theme of the bookfair, Mr. Javadekar emphasised on the reading needs andinclusive learning for normal and differently-abled children. Hevisited the exclusive exhibition of 500 books including Braillebooks, audio books, silent books, tactile books and similar otherbooks for differently-abled children. One of the major highlightsof the theme presentation was the “We Care InternationalDisability Film Festival” where over 50 documentaries from 27countries were screened to highlight persons who crossed thebarriers and achieved success.The Chairman of NBT Prof. Baldeo Bhai Sharma welcomed thedignitaries and spoke about the big role the NBT has beenplaying for promoting the reading habit in the country throughbooks, exhibitions and book fairs since 1972.

Considering the huge success of the World Book Fair as anindication of the growing reading habit as well as the gradualincrease in the demand for printed textbooks followinggovernment’s Right to Education and literacy programmes, thefuture of our print business appears quite bright.

Rajesh Sardana

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TCPL Packaging commis-sioned a new seven-colourRapida 106 press withcoater and extended deliveryat its plant in Goa in WesternIndia. This is the seventhRapida 106 sheetfed offsetpress from Koenig & Bauerto be installed at thecompany’s various produc-tion locations since 2011.

Saket Kanoria, ManagingDirector of TCPL Packagingsaid “Ever since we installedour first Koenig & Bauer pressin 2011, we have gone backto them whenever we boughtanother one, due to constantinnovation and improvementsbeing carried out by them. Wehave experienced higherproductivity levels as a result.Moreover they are backed inIndia by an excellent partnerwho is very proactive andgives very effective after salessupport.”

Three more Rapida 106presses are to be installedat TCPL this year. The first

will be arriving at theHaridwar plant in May, whilethe second is set forinstallation in Goa in thesummer. The installation ofthe third press in Silvassa isscheduled for the end of theyear. One of the three is alsothe longest Rapida in India

to date, with a total of 12printing and finishing units.

TCPL Packaging is one ofthe largest packaging printersin the country. In Goa alone,280 of the company’s 1,250employees print mainly foodand pharmaceuticals packag-ing at a plant with production

floor space totally 28,000square meters. With thislatest Rapida 106, Koenig &Bauer press technology is nowin use at all four TCPLlocations.

Apart from Goa, TCPL alsohas plants in Silvassa,Haridwar and Guwahti.

TCPL commissions seventh Rapida 106 - three more to come

Konica Minolta India launches ColourMultifunction Printer (MFP) – bizhub 759/C659

Konica Minolta BusinessSolutions, a global leader inadvanced imaging andnetworking technologies,has announced the launchof its latest innovativeoffering, the bizhub C759/C659. A colour multifunctionprinter (MFP) equipped withstate-of-the-art features andfunctionality, the bizhubC759/C659 has beendesigned to deliver best-in-class performance with itsremarkable colour printquality and high print speedof upto 75 pages per

minute.The bizhub C759/C659

comes equipped with animproved 10.1 inch electro-static multi-touch operationpanel to enable betteroperability and security. Ithas a large capacity, high-speed automatic documentfeeder (speed-240 ipm).Thebizhub C759/C659 alsocuts down the start-up timeby up to 13.5 seconds ascompared to the previousmodel, while its FCOT (firstcopy output time) value of<4.9 seconds is better than

any other office printingsolution in its class.

C759/C659 offers ease ofuse through itsinfo palettedesign forseamlessMFP operationfrom PCs, tabletsand smartphonesfor a consistent userexperi-ence.bizhubC759/C659also uses a scalablecontroller to provide

the same user experience asits predecessor, thus doingaway with the need to retrainusers when the machine isupgraded.


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Adobe partners with Atal Tinkering Labs, a Government initiativecreated to promote creative learning and digital literacy in schools

Adobe signed a statementof intent with India’sNational Institution ofTransforming India (NITIAayog) and the Atal Innova-tion Mission (AIM) – which isdedicated to promoting aculture of innovation andentrepreneurship amongIndian students.

“Adobe’s support andvision is in sync to AIM’svision of developing onemillion young innovators by2020,” said RamananRamanathan, MissionDirector for AIM.

“This is part of ourcommitment to enablingIndia’s digital and creativeacumen by skilling the youthof our nation. We are

deepening that commitmentthrough our new partnershipwith NITI Aayog and AIM.”says Kulmeet Bawa, VP &Managing Director, AdobeSouth Asia.

Mala Sharma, VP & GM,Creative Cloud ProductMarketing and Engagementspent her sabbatical fromAdobe teaching creativethinking skills and digitalliteracy to underprivilegedchildren in Mumbai. Inspiredby seeing her studentsexpress their creativitythrough Adobe Spark,Malawrote to Indian PrimeMinister Narendra Modiabout Adobe’s Digital Dishaprogram – our India-focusedinitiative designed to

promote creativity, communi-cation, collaboration andcritical thinking.

That outreach – combinedwith the on-the-groundefforts of Garima, Kulmeetand others – led to apartnership with the Indian

Ministry of Skill Develop-ment and Entrepreneurship.Adobe now provides freeaccess to Spark premium tovocational institutes acrossIndia along with professionaldevelopment workshops forstudents and educators.

CorelDRAW Graphics Suitehas dramatically expandedits product line with apowerful new version forWindows and an all-new,graphic design softwaresuite built specifically formacOS. Designed from theground up to make the mostof each unique platform,both packages also includethe new CorelDRAW.app™for easy, on-the-go graphicscreation. Finally, users havea true professional designcontender available on theirplatform of choice, empow-ering the creation of bold,attention-grabbing graphicswith pixel-perfect precision.

The new features in theupdate for Mac includeComplete, ProfessionalDesign Toolkit to explore an

expansive toolbox ofversatile, intuitive, andintegrated applications toexpress your unique styleand impress your audience.

Leading-Edge Technologyto discover a revolutionarynew vector drawing experi-ence that replicates the feelof pen and paper withLiveSketch™ – the industry’sfirst vector graphic designtool powered by a neuralnetwork.

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New version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite launched button to easily correctshapes.

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Pro add to the suite’s uniquelook and feel.

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Provin Tecnos baggedorders for three RMGTpresses at the Print Chinashow held in April atDongguan, China.

Print China has alwaysattracted a large number ofIndian printers. At this year’sshow, many of the Indianattendees showed seriousinterest in the multipletechnologies on display.RMGT displayed twosheetfed offset presses atthe show, the first being anRMGT 10 series 105 cmformat Tandem perfectorand the second, an RMGT 9

Provin Technos confirms sale of three RMGT presses at Print China

series 92 cm convertibleperfector.

The RMGT 10 series is aB1 size press suitableespecially for cartons withperformance enhancingfeatures and cutting-edgetechnology. The Tandemperfector is RMGT’s pat-ented technology allowing

single pass both-sideprinting without the need ofreversing the paper. Thereverse-side printing unitsare connected to conven-tional straight printing unitsby a translink unit thatconveys sheets fromreverse-side printing units tofront-side printing units,

providing both printingspeed and quality. TheTandem perfector can print105 cm sheets at 16,000sheets an hour.

Provin has recentlyinstalled an RMGT 9 series,8-color convertible perfectorpress at Multivista Global inChennai. This press isequipped with performanceenhancing features such asprogram inking with AIfunction, automatic nipchecking, maintenancemode, automatic blanketcleaning device and otherfeatures and options.

Avery Dennison officiallyopened its first slitting anddistribution center in EastIndia. Spread across an areaof more than 31,000 sq.ft.close to Kolkata in SrijanIndustrial Park, this is thecompany’s fourth distributioncenter in the country afterGurgaon, Pune andBengaluru.

The new center servicesand distributes rolls andsheets material as well asreflective products into notonly the eastern part of thecountry including North East,Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal,but also into neighboringcountries – Bangladesh andNepal. It will soon startdistributing graphic productsfrom this facility as well.

Addressing converters atthe opening, PankajBhardwaj, Senior Director and

General Manager, South Asia,Label & Graphic Materials,Avery Dennison, says, ‘Thisunit will serve 500 millionpeople spread in easternIndia and Bangladesh, whichtranslates to almost 7 %of theglobal population. With fastergrowth in Eastern states andneighboring countries, I amconfident of this center’sextremely bright future.’

‘This center offers three-fold advantage to ourcustomers. Firstly, it helps usserve them faster and betterwith shorter lead times. Inturn, customers can save oninventory, enabling them towork with better cash flows.Second, it enables ourcustomers to better captureunplanned or unforeseenmarket opportunities wayfaster, bringing upside to theirsales. Lastly, customer’s

technical requests will beresponded to quicker andmore efficiently,’ he adds.

Reinforcing the company’scommitment in growing themarket, Anil Sharma, vicepresident and generalmanager, South Asia Pacificand Sub Saharan Africa, Label& Graphic Materials, AveryDennison, adds, ‘AveryDennison has always been onthe forefront of investing inemerging economies such as

China, India, Korea, Malaysia,and Thailand. Alongside, wehelp our customers achievethe benefits of new technol-ogy by investing in businessdevelopment resources, R&Dcenters, knowledge centers,technical services teams,customer and customerservice organizations. Theopening of new slitting anddistribution center reflectsmore confidence in thegrowth of the market in India.’

Avery Dennison inaugurates slitting center at Kolkata

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Uteco Group and SimecGroup are now part of theItalian Technology Center(ITC) business network inPune, India, as a furtherstep in their internationaliza-tion plan. The entrance ofthe two companies in thenetwork was formalized bythe signing of the agree-ment, which took place atthe Federmacchine head-quarters. First established in2013 by Ucimu (the associa-tion of Italian manufacturersof machine tools, robots,automation and relatedproducts) and Amaplast (theItalian plastics and rubberprocessing machinery andmoulds manufacturers’Association), the ITC nowalso enjoys the support ofAcimga (the Italian Manufac-turers Association ofMachinery for the Graphic,Converting and PaperIndustry) of which SimecGroup and Uteco Group aremember companies.

The Italian TechnologyCenter offers its membersfinancial and marketanalyses, targeted marketingactions and event andexhibition organizationservices. In a market suchas India, where the industryof printing and convertingmachinery grows at theimpressive rate of 6.5% peryear, being part of a networkenables individual membercompanies to leverageinternationalization serviceswhile reducing costs andhaving a dedicated localstaff. For this reason,Acimga has decided topromote the ITC among itsmembers, prompting Uteco

and Simec to join thenetwork. As part of itsinternationalization plan,Acimga will support its twomembers by providing anadditional resource – anengineer assisting the twocompanies locally andjoining the staff alreadyworking for the ITC.

“India – explains Acimgadirector Andrea Briganti – isa very promising market forItalian printing and convert-ing machinery. Italy is one ofthe five largest exporters tothe country and there is stilla significant growth margin.Italian machinery is gener-ally renowned for employingtop-notch technology. Ishould underline that goingto India doesn’t meandelocalizing, it meansexpanding the scope of‘Made by Italy’ production –our member companies’unique set of high-added-value expertise and skill,regardless of where theybuild the individual parts oftheir machinery. The PuneITC will soon be imple-mented by a spare partswarehouse which will reducecosts even further for

network members.”The Italian Technology

Center will act as a bridge toIndia for the two Acimgamember companies, furtherincreasing their alreadysignificant talent for exports.

“We are widely recognizedas world leaders in printingmachinery – says UtecoGroup president Aldo Peretti– but to us this is not thefinish line, it’s the startingblocks. Our corporate policycovers two directions:increasing our penetration indeveloping markets andcontinuing to innovate tokeep up top quality stand-ards. India is a high-growth-rate country in our industry;we have a number ofbusiness contacts there, andthe ITC will provide us withmore tools to keep growingin the region.”

“Our cylinders are indemand across the worldand they play a key role inthe packaging and printingmarket – says Simec GroupCEO Emilio Della Torre -. Wedo not set any geographiclimits for ourselves: ourmotto is ‘go GLOCAL’; wethink globally and act locally.

Uteco and Simec join the Italian Technology Center in Pune

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With over 20 years of flexopre-press expertise, VeepeeGraphic Solutions aretechnocrats with a keen eyefor quality and growth. Withmultiple investments over theyears in flexo pre-presstechnology, Veepee have nowchosen to invest in the KODAKFLEXCEL NX Wide 4260System with KODAK PrinergyScreening Tower.

Commenting on theinvestment , Jaichandra,Director at Veepee GraphicSolutions said “We have beenaware of KODAK FLEXCEL NXtechnology since it’s introduc-tion. With growing marketdemand for high-quality flexoplates andfaster turnaroundsin a competitive environ-ments, we chose the FLEXCELNX System to deliver qualitywith excellent productivity.Bundled with the Prinergy

Veepee Graphic Solutions invests inKodak Flexcel NX Wide 4260 System

Screening Tower, we have alot to explore in terms oftechnology. We wish toutilize the benefits of thesetechnologies to the fullest.This is in line with ourconstant endeavor to stayahead of the curve, appeal toa wider market and give ourcustomers the best.”

Sandor Meszaros, RegionalSales Leader for Kodak’sFlexographic PackagingDivision in Asia-Pacific says,“We are happy to announcethat Veepee Graphic Solutionshave put their trust inFLEXCEL NX System to growtheir flexo plate-makingbusiness. They are one ofIndia’s most innovative flexopre-press houses, and it’sexciting to partner with themas they push the envelope offlexo plate-making to newerheights.”

iTek Packz to expand in new marketswith second Edale flexo press

Bangalore based iTekPackz, an existing customerof Edale has has installed a9-color Edale FL3 flexopress.

The investment in a 9-color, 430mm-wide EdaleFL3 will be used for theproduction of high qualitylabels. The FL3 boasts anarray of options includingEdale’s EZ Die, which is aquick change full rotary die-cutting system that allowsthe user to change a tool inless than 60 seconds.Features of the EZ Die alsoinclude pre-registration ofthe die to print register markin the web direction, amotorized cross register withpre-setting based on a jobsheet and also automaticwaste pick up of the matrix

without operator inputfollowing a die change. TheEdale FL3 will be used byiTek Packz to diversify intonew growth markets.

Amitabh Luthra, ManagingDirector at Printer Supplies,Edale’s partner, commented:“The best part of workingwith an experienced printingcompany such as iTek Packzis that it has full knowledgeof what it needs and shallnot settle for anythingsecond best. The FL3 givesiTek Packz everything itneeds and its modularconstruction allows forupgrades in the future.Edale continues to be theright partner for iTek with thebest in solutions for thenarrow web flexo printingand converting industry.”

Galaxy Offset ups capacity with Heidelberg Suprasetter and Easymatrix 106 CSDelhi’s Galaxy Offset has

opted for a HeidelbergSuprasetter and anEasymatrix 106 CS die-cutter at Printpack 2019.

This will be the thirdSuprasetter A106 in Galaxy’sprepress facility. TheSuprasetter is a reliabletechnology amongst theavailable CtP technologies

today. Heidelberg’sSuprasetter offers highflexibility in the choice ofthermal media and iscompatible with all types ofthermal plates. TheSuprasetter has an ability tohave an in-line punch whichnot only results in accurateregister and reduces waste,but also reduces human error.

Easymatrix 106 CS will bethe second Easymatrix die-cutter in Galaxy’s finishingdepartment. They haverecently installed anEasymatrix 106FC, and thismachine has greatly helpimprove their offerings toprint buyers for hot foilapplication. Easymatrix 106CS is one of the most

reliable technologies fromthe Heidelberg portfolio inpost-press segment.

Galaxy believes that thisinvestment will meet thegrowing demand fromtheir print buyers. Galaxyalso uses Heidelberg’sSaphira range ofConsumables for all of itsprint applications.


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Impel-Welbound introduces hardcover case-making solutions

Impel-Welbound is tointroduce hard cover case-making solutions in Indiaunder an agreement withRokin Technology.

Rokin Technology hastwenty years of experience inhandling hard cover, rigidboards and converting themto cases, stationery andboxes. The latest solutionfrom Rokin was displayed atinternational events, andaccording to Nair, they areexemplary because of theircompact design and high-end automation.

“The R18 case-makeroccupies minimal floorspace, and has excellent“throughput to area” ratio.The gluing system has aviscometer which helpscontrol the viscosity of theadhesive–water combina-tion. This is important tomaintain consistency duringhigher speeds. The machinealso accepts a wide range ofcovers and can bind up toseven pieces of boards,”Nair said.

In addition to the R18 case-maker, Rokin also manufac-tures board cutters, cornercutters and other auxiliary

equipment required for hardcover manufacturing.

So far, Welbound hadstayed away from the hardcover market, insteadfocusing its attention on softcovers. Despite customerfeedback about buildingsuch solutions, the demandfor perfect binders kept thecompany’s engineering teambusy.

“A lot of our leadingcustomers who also haveEuropean soft and hard coverbinders, constantly asked usto provide alternate solutions— new, flexible, yet costeffective. So when we met theRokin team, we realised thatwe can be partners and worktogether in order to fill thisgap,” said Kalasur who isspearheading the partnership,in addition to headingWelbound Technical Services.

Seana Huang, salesdirector of Rokin Technolgy,said, “We have alreadyshipped machines to India,and with this association withImpel-Welbound, who have agreat reputation and exten-sive after-sales support, wehope to have many machinesshipped into India soon.”

Cosmo Films launches CPP highbarrier films for packaging

Cosmo Films, has introduced a cast polypropylene (CPP)film for packaging applications requiring high moisture,oxygen barrier and high hot tack properties.

The newly launched heat sealable CPP films offer high hottack (>600gf/inch over a range of 100 to 140 degree celsius)and low seal initiation temperature; enabling packagingmachines to run at higher speeds. Films also offer goodmoisture, oxygen, light and aroma barrier properties. The highbarrier metallized films also offer high metal bond.

The films have been tested well for biscuits, cookies andcrackers, snack food applications, chocolates, and ice-creams. Available in a range of 20 to 30 microns, films are wellsuited for both adhesive as well as extrusion lamination.

Pankaj Poddar, CEO, Cosmo Films said, ‘We see increasingusage of CPP globally as well as in India as a choice materialfor packaging applications in food and agriculture owing toits high transparency vis-a-vis polyethylene and excellentsealing performance. Cosmo Films with years of experiencein the polypropylene space has worked hard to come up withan extensive range of CPP films that it offers today both fromfunctionality as well as monomaterialization standpoint.’

ESIC Contribution Rates ReducedVide Notification No.105 dated 15.2.2019, issued by

the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the ESIC contribu-tion rates were reduced w.e.f. from February 15, 2019:

Particular Current Rate Reduced Rate

Employers’ Share 4.75 per cent 4.00 per cent

Employees’ Share 1.75 per cent 1.00 per cent

Total 6.5 per cent 5.00 per cent


VCPLA

Viren Chhabra PrintLeadership AwardEntries now open for 2019

Eligibility RequirementsA nominee for the VCPLA

must: Be widely recognized as

having made a majorimpact on the graphic artsindustry

Have a record of partici-pating in both local andnational professionalactivities

Have been active in theindustry over a period oftime and involved in manyfacets of the graphic artsindustry

The person shall be awizard in printing andwould have achievedsomething exceptionalduring his work span

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The VCPLA Award has been established in the memory of VirenChhabra, the most loved mentor figure of India’s Print industry, whowent far beyond standard obligations to become a significant forcein shaping the business of printed communications. During his activeyears he has been universally acclaimed within the printing fraternityas the ‘Ambassador of Indian Printers to the World’.

‘Viren Chhabra Print Leadership Award’ is recognized throughoutthe graphic arts industry as the highest awarded to an individual inour business.

The award recipient will be selected by a panel of industry leadersand honored before hundreds of peers at Printing Industries of Indiaduring PAMEX at the time of NAEP Awards to be held on 8th January,2020 at Mumbai. Nominating an individual provides an opportunityto honor someone you believe has made a major, long-termcontribution to and has had a significant impact on our industry.

AIFMP or any affiliate associa-tion, is not limited by age, sex,race, or geographic location,and may be either living ordeceased. The ongoing andImmediate Past-President ofAIFMP and any member orrelative of Viren Chhabra’sfamily will not be eligible forViren Chhabra Print Leader-ship Award.

The Award will carry aCitation, Shawl, Memento anda cheque of Rs. One lakhtogether with the bio-data &photo of Viren Chhabra.

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For imparting written knowledge and education to one andall, the priceless invention of ‘Printing’ by JohannesGutenberg over six centuries ago was a turning point in thehistory of mankind. ‘Printing’ is an inseparable part ofpeople of all walks of life throughout the globe and itsvirtues and benefits are well known.

To preserve the memory of Johannes Gutenberg, who isregarded as the Father of the Art of Printing, Delhi Printers’Association has been celebrating Printers’ Day on 24th

February every year.As in the previous year, DPA celebrated Printers’ Day by

organising a function at the centrally-located orphanage AryaAnathalaya in Daryaganj where DPA’s Executive Committeemembers, former Presidents and some printer members

Printers’ Daycelebrated by DPA

assembled for serving lunch to nearly 800 inmate students. Asa special gesture EC Member Mr. Vijay Goel had broughtchocolates for all the students.

DPA has also been holding social cause events like FreeGeneral Health and Eye Check-up Camps where about 500employees of local printing units as well as underprivilegedpeople benefit with free eye check-ups, medicines andspectacles. In addition, DPA arranges books from printermembers to be distributed to needy students, from differentbackgrounds who cannot afford to buy them, with the aim ofEducation for Every Child.

After the event, all the office bearers, EC members,former Presidents, guest members as well as DPA staff hadthe same lunch which was provided to the students.


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Even in the case ofproducts for daily use, firstimpressions matter. And atthe point of sale, the firstimpression is generally thepackaging, because it’s thefirst thing that the customernotices. In this context,design is especially impor-tant, as the packaging hasto appeal to the customer totrigger the impulse to buy it.According to a surveyconducted by Statista, 69percent of German compa-nies are convinced thatpackaging design plays amajor role in brand manage-ment and communicationwith customers. At FachPack2018, packaging design andinnovative materials wereput under the spotlight atthe special show PremiumPackaging, which wascreated by bayern design onbehalf of NürnbergMesse.The around 40 exhibits fromall over the world wereimpressive evidence of how

packaging design can helpachieve a successful brandimage. At the show, whichwas divided into the threecategories EMPOWER,SUSTAIN and CONNECT,visitors were able to admirea selection of award-winningpackaging designs from thepremium segment that bringtrends, technologies andmaterials to life.

Packaging as addedvalue

The EMPOWER categoryshowcased products wherethe packaging doesn’t justperform a protective andtransport function but is atthe same time a part of theproduct for which thecustomer can find anadditional use. For example,Anne Bansen, student ofindustrial design at HTWBerlin, developed a cleveralternative to the conven-tional best-before date withher Tast(e) Food packaging,

winning the German Packag-ing Award 2017 in the“Young Talent” category. Thepackaging “communicates”with the consumer via asealing foil that changes itsstructure and indicateswhen the contents areinedible. As soon as bio-chemical changes occur inthe protected atmosphere ofthe packaged food, this isindicated on the packagingby means of visual andtactile information.

Packaging that issustainable

Sustainability, environ-mental compatibility andavoiding plastic are the hottopics in packaging design.The SUSTAIN categorypresented pioneers in thisarea. One of the manyoutstanding examples was apackaging solution fromFinland using a packagingmaterial innovation made ofFSC-certified timber and

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natural binders that iscompletely biodegradable. Itwon the SustainablePackaging Award 2017. Thematerial has all the benefitsof plastic and is alsosuperior to other sustainablealternatives in terms ofprice, barrier effects andspeed of bio-degradation.

Outstanding storytelling,successful brand image

The third category,CONNECT, acknowledgedpremium packaging thatsucceeded in expressing thestory and the spirit of thebrand in a special way andplayfully encouragingconsumers to interact withit. One such example is thepackaging designed for theOberhofer winery’s veryspecial wine bottles for thevery limited release 2016vintage of 400 year-old vinesfrom “RhodterRosengarten”, the oldestvineyard in the world. Thehistory of the wine is verycleverly visualised throughthe overall look of thepackaging: the printedpattern recreating the woodystructure of the vines, thegnarly, vine-shaped cut-outon the front, the four layers –one for each century – thatare fanned out to reveal thebottle, and last but not least,

the solid base in rustic oak.It’s a complete work of artthat perfectly conveys thestory of the brand and wonthe Red Dot Award in 2018.

This and other examplesat the special show PremiumPackaging were evidencethat good packaging designis also always aligned to therespective needs andpreferences of the targetgroup, e.g. added benefit,environmental compatibilityor storytelling. The expecta-tions imposed on packagingalso depend on the age ofthe consumers it is designedto appeal to. This was alsoone of the topics discussedat the PackBox Forum atFachPack 2018.

Generation Y and Z:discerning consumers

In her presentation, Nina

Saller, designer and founderof Munich-based XbeyondS,said that younger targetgroups in particular, likeGeneration Y and Z, are verydiscerning about packaging.Their value systems are verydifferent from those of theolder generations. Theconsumer behaviour ofGeneration Y, also known as“Millennials”, i.e. those bornbetween 1980 and the late1990s, and the subsequentGeneration Z (born 1995 to2010) is characterised byenjoyment, individuality anda social conscience. Sallerexplained that packagingmanufacturers are respond-ing to these preferences,requirements and beliefswith packaging that ismanufactured using fewresources, gives the con-sumer added value, looksclassy and can be re-used,composted or recycled.

Inspiring, smart andsustainable packaging indemand

With regard to packagingtrends, the speaker providedexamples that can bedescribed using the um-brella terms “identify –inspire”, “enrich – smart”and “preserve – sustain-

able”. These includepackaging as an “identity-defining accessory”, thatgenerates elements ofsurprise, offers added valueand serves as a communica-tion medium. For example, acosmetics manufacturer hasproduced a transparentpaper bottle made from100% PCR paper. Once thecontents of the bottle havebeen used, the consumercan break up the packagingto separate the materials forrecycling. As an incentive thepackaging contains a packetof plant seeds. The “enrich –smart” category includespackaging that allows“interaction” with theconsumer, creates “woweffects” and offers theconsumer a benefit. Forexample, packaging ele-ments can be printed withspecial ecologically soundinks that are only visibleunder UV light. These inkscan be used for brandprotection and for advertisingmessages. Packaging in thecategory “preserve – sustain-able” is characterised by thefollowing properties: consistsof sustainable resources orwaste material, easy toprocess, doesn’t look “green”and is biodegradable. TheUniversity of Ghent, forexample, developed asustainable packaging fromcoriander oil and chitosan, abiopolymer derived from theshells of crustaceans, toextend the shelf life of foodproducts and cosmetics. Thematerial has natural protec-tion against fungi andbacteria, is as strong asaluminium but weighs onlyhalf as much, and is com-pletely compostable.

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SPGPrints launches rotaryscreen integration module

SPGPrints’ has launched anew RSI III – the thirdgeneration of its rotaryscreen printing integrationmodule for label andpackaging presses. Themachine features time,safety and ergonomicinnovations for increasedproduction efficiency.

SPGPrints has introducedguards to prevent contactwith the rotating screen,squeegee pipe and gearwheels, which can signifi-cantly reduce the risk ofinjury.

A new web-cleaningscraper, positioned on aguiding roller immediatelyafter the nip between thescreen and substrate,automatically removesundesired ink splashes onthe web that may havespilled from the screenduring stoppages or slow-

rotation mode. Operatedonly for the first one-and-a-half screen rotations at thestart of the production run,the scraper ensures thor-ough drying of the substrateat all times. This minimizesthe risk of ink contaminatingthe rollers, thereby reducingthe cleaning requirement. Itslong-life plastic bladecollects the UV-curable ink ina pan attached to thescraper, which is easilyremoved for fast cleaning.

A new color interfacedisplay offers enhancedvisibility with a wider angleof observation. This meansthat operators can monitorand control the unit withoutneeding to view the screenat eye level, minimising riskof strain injury. Among otherbenefits, this facilitateseasier monitoring of controlsand ink levels.

Successful year for manrolandGoss Group - see major orders

After the successful merger of the two printing pressproducers, manroland web systems and Goss International,the newly formed company can look back on a successfulfinancial year 2018. With a combined turnover of EUR 293million and order intake of EUR 327 million, the companyhas solidified its leading market position in web offset. Thelatest major orders at the turn of the year to the value ofEUR 50 million, raised the order backlog to EUR 200 millionin the project business. Thereby, the company is currently ata very good capacity level, stretching into the second quarterof 2020.

manroland Goss web systems has presented itself in thisrespect as a strongly performing solutions partner to theprinting industry. “It is our objective to provide products anda range of services with added value for our customers. Wehave created a global company with the merger and providethe most comprehensive offer available on the market, withreduced cost structures and with a focus on efficientbusiness processes. This is reflected now in our operativeperformance indicators” according to CEO AlexanderWassermann, referring to the balance sheet of the previousyear. “Our strategy is clear: A further expansion of ourmarket position as well as the development of new profit-able business fields.”

In this respect, research and development funding hasbeen primarily invested in future-oriented areas; this meansflexible packaging printing, the preventative press mainte-nance system Maintellisense, and the intelligent B2BeCommerce trading platform MARKET-X. Furthermore, twoacquisitions are supporting the company strategy. On theone hand, the asset purchase of Harland Simon hasexpanded the product and service range in the area ofautomation solutions and, on the other hand, the sharepurchase of GWS complements the global business activi-ties with pre-owned presses and press relocations. Allactivities are directly oriented towards the benefits providedto all existing and indeed new customers.

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Phoseon Technologyannounced today the newFireEdge™ FE410 LED curingproduct solution withadvanced features thatdelivers up to 50% higherirradiance, power and dosethan the original FireEdgeFE400. This will helpcustomers who needincreased process speed forimproved throughput but stillprefer the small form factorof the FE400.

With built-in intensitycontrol options, the FireEdgeFE410 can be used for bothfull cure and pinningapplications such as inkjetpinning, 3D print andadhesives curing. With thesegment control feature,FE410 can help users saveenergy and achieve moreprecise UV coverage whenneeded.

The new air-cooled productoffers customers processstability with Phoseon’spatented TargetCure™technology that providesusers with precise andpredictable UV output.Phoseon’s unique scalingfeature allows units to be

Phoseon Technology Introduces FireEdge™ FE410 LED Curing Systems

stacked ‘end-to-end’ withcontiguous, uniform UV outputto fit any application size. TheFireEdge FE410 also comesequipped with WhisperCure™technology that provides aquieter solution with high UVoutput and small form factor.WhisperCure technology uses

proprietary and patentedPhoseon innovations toprovide a unique, compellingsolution. This solutiontranslates directly to higherproductivity, thereby improvingprofitability.

“The new FireEdge FE410systems offer advancedfeatures and greaterflexibiliAty,” said Rui Zhou,Technical Marketing Engineerfor Phoseon Technology.“Customers will have theability control intensity to awider range of power levels,control individual segments ofthe light sources, and scale toany size for easy integration.”

FireEdge FE410 accesso-ries include cables, powersupply, hub unit, windowframe options, protectivecover glass, and extendedwarranty. Products will beavailable from May 2019.

Hubergroup launches NewV cure for UV inksInternational printing ink

specialist hubergroup hasdeveloped NewV cure, asystem for determining thecuring degree of UV inks.

While UV inks are gainingpopularity and offer a high-speed curing process,hubergroup explained it hasbeen difficult to quickly anddefinitively determine

whether the print is properlycured. Due to the lack ofreliable methods, mostoperators check curingquality subjectively usingphysical tests such aswiping, scratching or athumb, as well as chemicalcharacterization. However,the curing degree affectshardness, robustness,migration behaviour, and theability for further processingof an ink film. In effect,improper curing negativelyaffects the usability andquality of the printedproduct, hubergroup stated.

Dr Carina Sötebier, head ofthe central analytical lab athubergroup, explained: ‘Ournew science-based approach

provides an easy andobjective evaluation of UVcuring within a few minutes.To determine curing level ofUV inks, we use a test liquidand an electronic test device.By testing a predefinedextract, NewV cure canidentify the quality level of aprinted product.’

Roland Schröder, productmanager, UV at hubergroup,added: ‘With NewV cure, weend all subjective methodsof curing determination andcreate a new standard forquality management in UVcuring. It will help to reducewaste and rejects due toincomplete curing andincreases security inpackaging production.’

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Morgana announced twonew booklet makers that areessentially variations on theproven Watkiss PowerSquaredesign.

The MorganaPowerSquare 224VF andMorgana PowerSquare160VF have now gained theVF Dual Bin feeder, whichwas originally developed byPlockmatic. This allows thetwo PowerSquare units to beused offline.

The PowerSquare designcan be used with both digitaland offset print and offersstitching, folding, spineforming, and trimming in asingle unit. The 224 unit canproduce books up to 224pages, and features fullyautomatic settings for

Morgana launches two new booklet makersdifferent book size andpagination, includingvariable stitch-leg length forvarying book thicknesses. Itallows up to eight stitchesalong the spine of a book forspecial applications.

The 160 model is mainlyaimed at mid to high volumeprinters. It’s capable ofproducing booklets from awide range of sheet sizesand materials, including A4landscape format. The newfeeder sits at right angles tothe main unit, which makesfor a very compact footprint.

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Flint launches nyloflex FTH digital plateFlint Group has launched

new flat top dot plates, thenyloflex® FTH Digital Plate,for flexible packagingprinting.

A solvent-processed platewith a smooth surfacedesigned for use withsurface screening, the newflexo plate provides highsolid ink density and superbhighlight performance forultimate overall printresults.

The inherent flat top dotsurface of the nyloflex® FTHDigital Plate is achievedwithout additional process-ing steps or consumableitems. Exposure with eitherstandard tube or LED UV-Alight results in a flat top dotsurface on the plate, whichcan be texturized with thelatest surface screeningtechnology to create acustomized surface patternto meet the specific require-ments of the printer.

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textured surface of the plateprovides excellent inklaydown and improved solidink density on flexible foilsubstrates.

The nyloflex® FTH Digitalplate prints with extremelysharp highlight detail due tothe very hard durometer ofthe plate. Its optimizedformulation imparts specialcharacteristics, includinganti ink fill (AIF) properties,which allow for cleanerrunning plates with in-creased press uptime and

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Extended print runs, fewerstops and the ability to reuseplates, decrease waste andoffer additional cost-savingadvantages to printers.

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Lombardi updates Invicta 630 flexo pressLombardi Converting

Machinery has shown off anew version of its Invicta630 mid-web flexo press, an8-colour press designed forflexible packaging.

For the new version,Lombardi has designed theway it works. It is a 100percent gearless full servo

press with three servomotors for each printing unit.It comes with a choice ofweb widths from 450 to750mm and can run at up to200mpm. It works with avariety of substrates,including BOPP, PVC, PE,PET, paper, adhesive paper,thermal paper, cardboardand laminated materials.

This press uses sleevesand Lombardi has auto-mated the sleeve change sothat on the push of a buttonthe sleeve cylinder movesoutwards and the housingopen up to let the operatorremove and replace the

sleeve. Once the new sleeveis mounted, the housingcloses and the cylinderreturns to position.

The press can be con-verted into a pressure-sensitive label machine byadding die-cutting and wasterecovery. The company’sfounder Claudio Lombardistated: “Thanks to theLombardi’s philosophy ofextreme modularity thecustomer will never have tochange the machine he haschosen, but will be able toadapt and implement itaccording to the needs of hisfuture work.”


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BOBST launches major breakthrough products and solutionsBOBST, along with

Mouvent and 12 REVOpartners, has unveiled majornew innovations that willhelp to redefine the future oflabels and packagingproduction.

At a recent Labels &Packaging Innovation event inFlorence BOBST showcasedtwo revolutionary solutions,which will change theestablished flexo process.

The event addressed threekey industry needs: improv-ing time-to-market, guaran-teeing color consistency andmonitoring food packagingsafety.

The new Ink-on-Demand(IoD) system eliminates inktrays and chambered doctorblades. It only requires 30grams of ink in the print unitto operate. Full wash-out andink change are performed inminutes with only a few gramsof ink and washing liquid

wasted. This will establish anew benchmark in themarket, reducing costs andenvironmental burdens.

The new DigiColor systemperforms "on-the-fly" jobchanges of color Delta E.Each of the seven ExtendedColor Gamut (ECG) inks issplit into a darker and alighter ink, which are mixedin-line to match the targetedDelta E. Closed-Loop colorcontrol of DigiColor achieves"digital" color-matching,color consistency at any

speed, on any substrate,with any operator worldwide.Converters and brand-owners will now be able torely on a new "digital"technology to protect theirbrand identities.

BOBST also presented aworld premiere for a solutionthat enables the full trace-ability of every piece ofpackaging. In collaborationwith ESKO, AVT, Pantone andX-Rite, the new solutionallows the “digital” traceabil-ity from the original file, to

the press, to the job valida-tion and final storage ofdigital data generated fromthe final printed job. It isbuilt on the BOBST DigitalFlexo technology andcombines WebCenter,ColorCert, SpectraLab andPantoneLive assets. Thisenables a fully digitalizedand connected workflow,transforming the way labelsand flexible packaging canbe done - timely, with theright quality control and theproper costs.

During the event, BOBSTFlexo and Mouvent Digitalpresses also showcased howdifferent print technologieson different substrates canachieve the same Delta E,maintaining accurate colorconsistency. This is veryimportant as brand ownershave various requirements,which can’t always be metby one technology only.

Eastman Kodak Com-pany and Montagu PrivateEquity LLP announced thecompletion of the sale ofKodak’s FlexographicPackaging Division (FPD).Now part of Montagu’sportfolio, the divisionoperates as a standalonecompany known asMiraclon. As previouslyannounced, Kodak’sflexographic leadershipteam has transitioned aspart of the deal and willcontinue to directlymanage this business.

Proceeds at close wereapproximately $320 million,which included the gross

purchase price of $340million less agreed indebted-ness, other items, anddelayed proceeds related to adeferred close entity.

The net proceeds from thetransaction will be used byKodak to reduce outstandingterm debt. The Companyexpects to refinance theremaining outstanding termdebt.

Over the past five years,FPD has grown and thrivedwithin Kodak and become asignificant player in thepackage printing industry.

“Closing this sale was apriority for Kodak, and I’mproud we were able to

execute on this plan andleverage a homegrownasset,” said Jim Continenza,Executive Chairman ofKodak. “This is one of manysteps we are taking toincrease our financialstability and focus ongenerating cash for ourshareholders.”

Kodak remains committedto the print industry anddelivering products andservices that meet theevolving needs of printers.Following this transaction,Kodak will continue to focuson the demonstrated growthareas of SONORA environ-mental plates, enterprise

inkjet, workflow software andbrand licensing. The Com-pany is well positioned forthe future by leveragingthese growth engines andcontinuing to maximize valuein commercial printing, filmand advanced materials.

UBS Investment Bankacted as exclusive financialadvisor and Akin GumpStrauss Hauer & Feld LLPacted as legal advisor toKodak for the transaction.Ernst & Young acted asfinancial advisor, Bain & Co.acted as commercial advisorand Linklaters LLP acted aslegal advisor to Montagu forthe transaction.

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With the acquisition of All-Print Holding A.B., which comprises,as a majority shareholder in Svenska Allen A.B. and All-Print iLinköping A.B, two specialists in marking and coding technolo-gies, the German Koenig & Bauer Coding GmbH extends itsportfolio by print and apply technologies. At the same time,Koenig & Bauer coding expands its direct sales and servicenetwork with this investment to Scandinavia.

The wide spectrum of print and apply technologies of All-Print i Linköping rounds-off Koenig & Bauer Coding´sportfolio with a complete range of products for the globallygrowing packing market. Koenig & Bauer Coding already hasa strong presence in primary and secondary packagingmarket, so there is a natural synergy between the twocompanies.

Oliver Volland, CEO of Koenig & Bauer Coding adds: „Thisacquisition is of significant importance for our operations andsubstantially add to the range of capabilities that we can offerour customers. We are delighted to welcome the All-Print groupmembers in the company. Together we can add an even widerchoice of sustainable solutions to our offering”.

“With more than 30 years of experience in marking andcoding applications and our strong design and distributiondepartments, we will certainly contribute to and benefit fromthe growth path of Koenig & Bauer Coding. And so will ourcustomers all over the world.”, states Magnus Folcke, CEO ofAll-Print Holding.

Koenig & Bauer Coding GmbHacquires All-Print Holding A.B

Nilpeter celebrates its100 years of innovation

May 1, 2019 will be a special day at Nilpeter Head-quarters in Slagelse, Denmark, as the company cel-ebrates its 100th anniversary. Founded by two oldfriends in 1919, Nilpeter started out servicing newspa-per printing machines in central Copenhagen, beforelaunching its first semi-rotary printing press, TheSimplex, in 1924, which in various versions remainedpart of the company’s product range until the 70s.

With the introduction of the self-adhesive substrate,Nilpeter targeted its business towards the label market,and the rest is history. To this day, Nilpeter remainsfamily-owned and -managed, with Lars Eriksen and PeterEriksen, father and son, and the 3rd and 4th generationof owners, leading the company towards new historicalmilestones.

Today, Nilpeter manufactures printing presses forlabels and flexible packaging on three continents:Europe, North America, and Asia. Consistent quality is akey driver, achieved through in-house manufacturing ofall vital components, high levels of automation, andcomprehensive quality control.Nilpeter has a number ofsubsidiaries, which supports the company’s globalCustomer Care strategy to deliver a high level of cus-tomer support to both the local and the multinationalprinting companies.


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