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Ferdi – Celebrating a Visionary.....................11
Driving efciency in book printing ............12
Emerging Powerhouse – Labelexpo India 13
AccurioLabel make a mark ............................15
Orient ASR X-Press Flex ...................................16
Expanding Possibilities with HP ..................20
Prospects & Predictions ..................................26
The AI-controlled print shop.........................44
Vol.24
Issue 11, 2024
Cover Caption : Labelexpo India 2024
digital
printing
signage
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Contents
Jasmeet D.
Publisher
Jacob George
Editor
(jacob.pressideas@gmail.com)
Vineet K G.
Associate Editor
(vineet.pressideas@gmail.com)
Jasvinder S.
Sub-Editor
(jasvinder.pressideas@gmail.com)
Ambalicka Sood
Journalist
(ambalicka.pressideas@gmail.com)
Graphic Designer
Anil Kumar
Networking/
Hardware Consultant
Sukhdeep Singh
USA Correspondents
Tensi M., Preeti
European Correspondent
Rimi, Yadhu Morphine
Production
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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK ............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
HEIDELBERG incoming orders after 6 months exceed previous yr. level ....................................................................................................................8
PRINTPACK INDIA 2025 promises to be the largest edition to date ........................................................................................................................... 10
Heidelberg India bids a grand farewell to industry visionary: “Ferdi – Celebrating a Visionary” ..................................................................... 11
Ofcenow India driving efciency in book printing with KOMORI ............................................................................................................................ 12
Labelexpo India 2024 marks itself as an emerging powerhouse ................................................................................................................................ 13
Monotech Systems showcases Tracesci Track & Trace Solutions ................................................................................................................................ 14
AccurioLabel make a mark at Labelexpo India 2024 ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Orient Group presents 10-colour Flexo Press ASR X-Press Flex at Labelexpo India ............................................................................................ 16
We are proud to contribute to India’s manufacturing legacy, says Mr. Rishab Kohli, Managing Director,
The Printers House (TPH) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Expanding application possibilities with HP Indigo ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Domino Coding and Marking Solutions @ Label Expo 2024 ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Konica Minolta highlights fagship AccurioLabel 400 ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Rhyguan & Luster live demos by FIG at Labelexpo India 2024 .................................................................................................................................... 23
Monotech Systems unveils JETSCI KolorSmart+ at Label Expo India 2024 ............................................................................................................. 24
Being innovative with Rhyguan .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Cosmo Films focuses Cosmo Synthetic Paper at Label Expo India 2024 .................................................................................................................. 25
FIG with Mark Andy invite converter friends to Labelexpo India 2024 .................................................................................................................... 26
DuPont showcases recent launches in printing technology and packaging solutions ...................................................................................... 28
Global Inkjet Systems and 360 Digital Printing Innovations India to provide the latest in inkjet technology .......................................... 28
Global Graphics Machineries concludes Labelexpo demo machine sale to Flen Labels ................................................................................... 29
Holostik presents comprehensive suite of security solutions ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Swiss Pac diversifes into fexo with Miraclon combination at Labelexpo India 2024......................................................................................... 30
Monotech Systems and Alliance Printech announce Strategic Partnership at Labelexpo India 2024 .......................................................... 31
Holostik wins Combination Printing Line and Screen category at LMAI Label Awards...................................................................................... 32
HP Indigo presents its most comprehensive portfolio at Labelexpo India 2024 .................................................................................................. 33
Maxcess announces local manufacturing of FIFE Guiding Products ......................................................................................................................... 34
Visitors experience PRINT with AI at UV Graphics booth .............................................................................................................................................. 34
Konica Minolta highlights advanced AccurioLabel 400 press featuring CMYK+white ....................................................................................... 35
Monotech Systems unveils dSpark Hybrid+ Digital at Label Expo India 2024 ...................................................................................................... 36
Siegwerk showcases innovative Ink and Coating solutions at Labelexpo India 2024 ........................................................................................ 37
Acme Rolltech: Opting for the best Technology to Produce the best ...................................................................................................................... 38
Zircon strengthens FIG partnership with 5 DCM systems ............................................................................................................................................. 39
TOYOBO MC’s Water-Washable Plates: A Game-Changer for Indian Printing Industry....................................................................................... 40
Tsukatani Hamono aims expansion in Flexible Dies into the Indian market .......................................................................................................... 41
MD Graphics aims ‘smarter’ labels with Rhyguan ............................................................................................................................................................. 42
High-quality Wedding Albums by KM AccurioPress C7090 .......................................................................................................................................... 42
Harveer Sahni releases ‘Untold Stories of Indian Label Industry’ ................................................................................................................................ 43
Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7100 at Shree Kamana Colour Digital Solution .................................................................................................... 43
HEIDELBERG develops the AI-controlled print shop of tomorrow ............................................................................................................................. 44
Konica Minolta collaborates with Advance Catalyst ...................................................................................................................................................... 45
Mark Andy sets new Speed Record for Hybrid Label Production ............................................................................................................................... 46
Kris Flexipacks introduces advanced shrink sleeves to elevate packaging ............................................................................................................ 47
swop 2024: Shanghai World of Packaging by Messe Dusseldorf (Shanghai) and Adsale Exhibition Services ........................................... 48
Dhanlakshmi Labels fnds Rhyguan PLUS-420 a best ft ................................................................................................................................................ 50
MBR to bolster its range of solutions with two Mark Andy presses ........................................................................................................................... 51
Renuka ERP automates entire workfow at Signo Printo Packaging ........................................................................................................................ 52
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Labelexpo India 2024 has emerged as a powerhouse in global industry by being a historical event drawing largest visitor count of 13,752 which was
a whooping up 14 percent from its previous 2022 edition. The exhibition organizers had to increase the exhibit space by one third to accommodate
the increased interest by the leading players from all parts of the global labels, packaging and converting industry. Leading Indian and international
players showcased their latest products and solutions at the coveted platform. The exhibition spanned four days and took place during 14-17
November 2024 at Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. Key highlights of the grand showcase include:
The web-offset major TPH diversifying into labels and packaging realm and showcasing its flagship Flexo Press Orient X-Press Flexwhich is a
10-colour workhorse featuring a patented geardesign and achieving a pitchcircle diameter (PCD) of less than 2 microns. We have for our readers a
detailed story based on our exclusive talk with Mr. Shayak Mukherjee, GM, Sales, OrientDigital Division.
Next in our key personality interviews is of Mr. Vijay Kamat, Mr. Pawan Chauhan and Mr. Ankit Madan of Konica Minolta who reveal what makes their
flagship AccurioLabel 400 almost an operator independent machine. Mr. Manish Mehta speaks about Konica Minolta’s Labelexpo experience as
well as the AccurioLabel series making a mark with a remarkable response as well as order bookings at the show floor.
In his talk with PRESSIdeas, Mr. Appadurai A., Country Manager – Indigo and inkjet business solutions, HP India discusses expanding possibilities
with HP Technology as they focused at the recent Labelexpo India 2024 where the key theme was their showcase – ‘digital supermarket’.
FIG, distributor and service provider of a number of leading global brands for the flexo and related industry, demonstrated live Rhyguan& Luster
solutions at the Labelexpo. Besides Rhyguan and Lustre, FIG represents Mark Andy,Rotoflex, Presstek, Maxcess, KDS, EsonFlexible Dies and DYM
Machinery. Gourav Roy of FIG and Florian Stroe have shared some future prospects & predictions in an exclusive interview at the show.
In our conversation with Mr. Sandeep Sharma of Acme Rolltech, we gather that Ceramic Anilox is a smart success story of the Anilox rolls and
sleeves leaders of India. He shares key offerings at Labelexpo, the latest technological advancements, expansion plans and more.
To know how TOYOBO MC’s (represented in India by Lucky Graphics) Water-Washable Plates are a game-changer for Indian Printing Industry,
just go through our story based on our exclusive talk with Mr. Masaou Matsuda, Rohit Sachdev and Kosuke Uehara. Takuya Yasui, President,
TsukataniHamono talks about the Indian expansion in flexible dies by Tsukatani, which is also represented by Lucky Graphics.
We have a lot more from the Labelexpo India 2024 platform. Also find our regulars like key industry installations, financial reports, AI in printing,
farewells, collaborations, launches, events and more in the November Issue of PRESSIdeas. Enjoy Reading!
- Jasvinder Singh, Sub-editor
FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK
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HEIDELBERG incoming orders after 6 months
exceed previous yr. level
The company anticipates a very strong second half to fi nancial year 2024/2025; reports high order backlog
and strong drupa orders.
Incoming orders in
the Asia Pacifi c region
recorded the clearest
growth in the fi rst six
months of the current
fi nancial year, increasing
by approximately 10
percent.
Key Notes :
> Incoming orders after
six months above
previous year’s level
thanks to strong
drupa orders.
> High order backlog
provides sound basis
for projected sales
volume in second half
of the year, capacities
being fully utilized.
> Packaging solutions
segment remains
growth driver.
Riding on a high order backlog of € 953 million,
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG)
anticipates that the second half of financial year
2024/2025 will be strong, while current developments
over the quarters reflect the pronounced seasonality
that is to be expected. This positive outlook is based
on strong incoming orders in the first half of the
year, which are 7.4 percent up on the previous year,
at € 1.273 billion. Sales of € 915 million were within
expectations, due to purchasing restraint ahead of
the drupa trade show (previous year: € 1,092 million).
“HEIDELBERG is starting a very strong second half of
the year. We are now ramping up the utilization of our
production capacities so we can work through our
order backlog in the third and fourth quarters quickly
and profitably,” says HEIDELBERG CEO Jürgen Otto.
“The forecast sales volume for new machines has
already been almost entirely met with orders and our
production operations are running at full capacity. We
can be confident that we will achieve our targets for
the year.”
HEIDELBERG is still particularly strong in and around
China. Incoming orders in the Asia Pacific region
recorded the clearest growth in the first six months of
the current financial year, increasing by approximately
10 percent.
Based on strong order levels, the company
anticipates a clear increase in sales in the second
half of the current financial year in particular. When
adjusted for special items, the EBITDA margin in the
first six months of financial year 2024/2025 was 3.4
percent (same period of previous year: 9.2 percent)
and was impacted in particular by lower sales in
Q1 and by expenses related to drupa. Strict cost
discipline had a positive impact in the reporting
period. This is another reason why EBITDA improved
significantly compared to the first quarter from € -9
million to € 40 million. During the period under review,
there were no special items that require adjustment.
Compared to the same period of the previous year
(€ 33 million), the result after taxes after six months
dropped in line with the lower adjusted EBITDA to
€ -35 million. In the second quarter, the result after
taxes was positive, at € 7 million (same quarter of
previous year: € 23 million).
After the first half-year, free cash flow was, as
anticipated, € -102 million (same period of previous
year: € -28 million). It improved significantly in the
second quarter, creeping into positive figures, at € 2
million. “Our active cost management is increasingly
bearing fruit by considerably improving free cashflow
over the course of the year,” reports HEIDELBERG
CFO Tania von der Goltz. “Consistent cost control
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over the coming months will play a big part
in the success of the current financial year.
Furthermore, the anticipated improvements in
results in the second half of the year will have
a positive impact on the free cash flow.”
Packaging solutions segment
remains growth driver - annual
forecast confirmed
Compared to the same period of the previous
year, the packaging solutions segment
was able to increase incoming orders
in the first half of the year by around 9.7
percent to € 675 million, thereby contributing
approximately 53 percent to the total volume.
Megatrends in the packaging market are
first and foremost the growing demand
for packaging that is both sustainable and
high-quality. This is where the positioning
of HEIDELBERG as a systems integrator
and total solution provider has a positive
impact, helping to further expand its very
strong position in the packaging market.
The company also anticipates further growth
opportunities in China due to its location
benefits. In the print solutions segment,
incoming orders rose in the same period by
around 5.5 percent to € 594 million.
Beyond the packaging business,
HEIDELBERG wants to capitalize on other
strengths. The company is characterized
by a high export ratio, as over 80 percent
of its business is generated outside of
Germany. In particular, the company sees
further growth opportunities in China and the
Asia-Pacific region thanks to local production
and a very strong market position. Beyond
Asia, HEIDELBERG benefits globally in
the service business from a large installed
base of machines that are connected to
HEIDELBERG via a cloud. Networking allows
the efficiency of the systems to be improved,
preventive maintenance to be planned and
software updates to be installed.
Taking into account the expectations and
assumptions published and presented in
the 2023/2024 management report, the
Company continues to expect sales for
financial year 2024/2025 to be in line with the
previous year’s figure (previous year: € 2,395
million). The adjusted EBITDA margin is also
expected to be similar to the previous year’s
figure (previous year: 7.2 percent). The high
order backlog resulting from the successful
drupa trade fair and the continuous focus
on margins and costs will provide a sound
basis for the achievement of the targets. In
future, the focus will primarily be on strategic
growth measures in the Packaging, Industry
and Service segments, as well as further cost
reductions.
The upcoming
16th edition of
PRINTPACK INDIA,
to be held from
1 – 5 Feb 2025,
at India Expo
Centre, Greater
Noida, NCR Delhi,
promises to be the
largest and most
dynamic edition
to date, with 254
companies having
bare space to
exhibit their latest
innovations.
This edition of
PRINTPACK INDIA
is anticipated
to host over 600 exhibitors from around
the world, presenting state-of-the-art
printing and packaging technology with a
special emphasis on cost-efficiency and
import substitution. Building on previous
successes—such as the 103,412 attendees
in the last edition—the 2025 event is
projected to attract more than 125,000
business visitors.
The Indian Printing, Packaging, and Allied
Machinery Manufacturers’ Association
(IPAMA) organizes the biennial Printpack
India Exhibition, showcasing the latest
advancements in printing and packaging
technology. The association has gone
to great lengths to accommodate the
unprecedented visitors’ interest, including
the reservation of two additional Hangars,
on an area of 15,000 Sq.M to accommodate
companies on the waiting list.
PRINTPACK INDIA 2025 promises to be the largest edition to date
254 companies take bare space to display their live gizmos. About 600 exhibitors to
participate from around the world.
To streamline the experience for visitors,
IPAMA has launched an online portal for
registration and badge issuance.
Buses will run frequently from Botanical
Garden to the venue, ensuring convenient
transportation for visitors. Additionally, IPAMA
is planning a series of pre-event conferences,
seminars, and workshops in various states to
increase awareness and engagement among
prospective attendees.
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