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  Komori India says it secured 19 new orders for its advanced multi-color sheetfed offset printing presses from a diverse group of companies spanning the book publishing, commercial printing, and packaging sectors at Printpack India 2025.  The 19 Komori presses include 13 units of the Lithrone GL437, Enthrone 429 (2 units) and 529 (1 unit); Lithrone GL-640A +C IR UV (2 units) and Lithrone GL 637+ C IR UV (1 unit). Jun Sudo, president of Komori India , said, “We appreciate the trust and confidence our clients have shown in Komori. Your orders reinforce our commitment to delivering excellence and innovation in the printing industry.” Sudo said in an exclusive interaction with the IPP Group, "This is my first Printpack exhibition and we have built quite a good pipeline for prospective customers. Going forward, I hope to follow up with these leads and close as many orders as possible. With 19 new orders, we received more than expected results at Printpack." He said he visited Vi...

  Kodak has introduced Prinergy 11, the latest version of its prepress workflow software, which is designed to work across analog and digital production. The headline feature is for more efficient support for both digital and traditional print production. There is now direct connection to the Prosper presses, including the Ultra 520, 7000 Turbo and 6000 Presses. Prinergy’s APPE RIP and Preflight+ have been upgraded and the system now supports for Windows 2022 and Mac OS 14, though not the current OS 15. Kodak has replaced Java VM with Corretto VM for improved reliability and security. There’s also better control of access to data, which can now be granted through group rights in the active directory for jobs, as well as the process templates and rulesets. Prinergy 11.0 also features some enhancements to rules-based automation (RBA), which now gains a new plate remake action. In addition, job names can now consist of up to 93 characters, while XSLT files can now reference external ...

  Rupa Impressions, a commercial printing corner in Visakhapatnam has carried its digital printing capacity forward with the installation of a brand new Ricoh Pro C7500, supplied and installed by Monotech Systems.  Having been in the industry for over the last 25 years, Rupa Impressions has a team of 25 printing and production professionals operating a fleet of advanced machines and equipment. New in the fleet is the newly installed Ricoh Pro C7500, which is playing a vital role in enhancing graphic prints. Abhiram, proprietor of Rupa Impressions, says Ricoh Pro C7500 is the second Ricoh machine at Rupa Impressions.  He continues, “We also have a Ricoh Pro C7100 digital color production press, which we bought from another supplier a few years ago. Since then we have been besotted by the Ricoh technology. That’s why we went for the second machine just a few months ago. It’s the newly launched and fully upgraded Ricoh Pro C7500 from Monotech Systems.”   ...

  Correspondent Priyanka Tanwar had a chat with Malayalam writer Benyamin at the Kerala Literature Festival 2025 about his work, Malayalam translations into English, the role of literary festivals and the screen adaptation of his novel Goat Days . Edited excerpts: Indian Printer & Publisher (IPP) – You have written more than 30 books in your writing career. Which one is closest to your heart? Benyamin – I can't say which is the most famous or most relatable to the audience. Each book addresses different readers and subjects. If we talk about Aadujeevitham or Goat Days, it addresses people living abroad, it portrays the life of a person who suffered a lot in the desert. In Nishabda Sancharangal, I have written about the journey of nurses from Kerala. Manjaveyil Maranangal or Yellow Lights of Death is one of the more acceptable books of my writing career. IPP – Several of your works have been translated. How involved are you in the translation process? Benyamin – I can...

  Valmet will deliver a Valmet IQ Moisturizer to Sri Andal Paper Mills in Sathyamangalam, India. This order is part of Sri Andal Paper Mills’ quality improvement initiatives for its kraft paper production. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter of 2024. The delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. The value of the order is not disclosed. “Valmet IQ Moisturizer will bring unmatched benefits in optimizing the cross-directional (CD) moisture profile and improving the overall reel build quality. This investment reflects our commitment to delivering consistent and superior-quality products,” says Rajath Lal, unit head, Sri Andal Paper Mills. “Valmet IQ Moisturizer is a value-added solution designed to enhance both product quality and operational efficiency. It will enable Sri Andal Paper Mills to achieve a more consistent moisture profile, improving process reliability and production performance,” says Ramesh Chandra Chirravuri, sales manage...

  MT Vasudevan Nair, an eminent and multifaceted literary and artistic luminary, celebrated for his profound contributions as a novelist, short story writer, scriptwriter, and filmmaker, has left an indelible mark across various creative domains. His literary works are timeless masterpieces, many of which have achieved the status of all-time classics. His literary works offered a nuanced portrayal of the history and culture of Kerala. The 91-year-old breathed his last on 25 December 2024. MT Vasudevan Nair had several literary awards to his credit, including Padma Bhushan, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, Vayalar Award, Odakkuzhal Award, Muttathu Varkey Award, Jnanpith Award, Padmarajan Award, Lalithambika Antharjanam Smaraka Sahitya Award, Vallathol Award, among many others. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously for his contribution to Malayalam literature. Among his numerous acclaimed works, the novel Bhima: Lone Warrior ( Randhamoozham ), a brilliant retelling of the Mah...

  Kongsberg , a leading provider of digital cutting solutions for packaging, POPs and signage, showcased its X20 cutting table at Printpack 2025 in Greater Noida from 1 to 5 February. The versatility of the X20 was highlighted because of the varying applications and materials used in the fast-evolving print and packaging industry. With market trends shifting towards sustainability, packaging companies that previously focused on folding cartons are now expanding into corrugation and rigid boxes. This transformation is driven by brand owners adapting to changing consumer preferences and increasing demand for eco-friendly materials like corrugation and Kappa board. “In India, we are witnessing the rise of young entrepreneurs who require short-run production rather than high volumes,” said Muhammad Rafiq Shaikh of Kongsberg. “To meet this demand, we’ve introduced the X20, a cutting solution designed to process multiple materials efficiently with a single tool.” Kongsberg’s X20 features...

  At Printpack India 2025, Mimaki India , a provider of digital printing of signage and textiles showcased a mid-format range eco-solvent printer, a roll-to-roll flatbed printer, and UV offerings and other solutions. According to Dinesh Narayan, sales head North, the Mimaki UCJV 330, a UV roll-to-roll printing machine, was the highlight of its stand. In 2024, the company installed several units of its JV330 series and the TxF150-75 direct-to-film printer (DTF) across India. Its products at the show were aimed at signage customers.  Narayan feels the Printpack India show has grown manifold. “It's exciting to see such a large crowd of Indian exhibitors. The printing landscape is evolving, and we plan to evolve with the changing times,” Narayan said. [caption id="attachment_90819" align="alignleft" width="444"] Mimaki's JFX200-1213 EX. Photo IPP[/caption] Mimaki India expects a heavy flow of orders, based on interactions at the show. “We have had se...

  Xaar , a leader in industrial inkjet technology, is driving advancements in electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing with improvements in safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Through its partnerships with Shifang Intelligent Manufacturing Technology and Shenzhen Omijia Intelligent Technology, traditional coating methods are being replaced with Xaar’s innovative inkjet technology, powered by its Xaar eX and Nitrox eX printheads. The electric vehicle market’s rapid growth is driving increased demand for battery packs capable of withstanding higher voltages. As a result, effective coatings are essential for providing robust protection against the heat generated during high-voltage charging and preventing wear and tear caused by densely packed battery configurations. Traditional coating methods, such as PET film, have struggled to meet these demands, creating a barrier to improved battery performance. As the first inkjet company to introduce a printhead specifically designed f...

  DB Corp (DBCL), home to flagship newspapers Dainik Bhaskar , Divya Bhaskar, Divya Marathi and Saurashtra Samachar , has announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 (Q3 FY2025) and the first nine months of the financial year 2025 (9M FY25). The company says it delivered an advertisement revenue CAGR growth of 20% in the last three-year period from Rs 10,084 million (Rs 1008.4 crore) in FY21 to Rs 17,524 million (Rs 1752.4 crore) in FY24. Similarly, profit after tax (PAT) delivered 44% CAGR growth in last three years from Rs 1,414 million (Rs 141.4 crore) in FY21 to Rs 4,255 million (Rs 424.5 crore) in FY2024. The media group announced its highest-ever nine-month performance in FY25 with revenue of Rs 18,544 million (Rs 1854.4 crore) and PAT of Rs 3187 million (Rs318.7 crore). The company says this performance is noteworthy, considering the election-led high base of last year. Excluding the election-related ad benefits, Q3 FY25 registered healthy grow...