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4 PRINTPACK INDIA 2019 SHOW DAILY 3 February 2019 | Supported by Indian Printer & Publisher and Packaging South Asia HP showcases wide range of applications for industry players Printpack 2019: HP Inc. highlights scope on digital printing A t the ongoing Printpack India show in Greater Noida, HP Inc. India is showcasing vari- ous possibilities with digital printing. The company is showcasing its vast portfolio of industry-leading digital printing innovations and highlighting the potential for print service provid- ers, print convertors, brand owners and marketers across verticals including FMCG, pharma, retail, food and bever- age, health and beauty. The expo witnesses participation from many brands and brand profes- sionals who can experience solutions from segments such as general com- mercial printing, design, signages and displays, labels, packaging, and pub- lishing amongst others. “India is a high growth and prom- ising economy and we are witnessing that the future of commercial printing is driven by digital printing. Digital print- ing has evolved by leaps and bounds A Appadurai, country business manager - Indigo, HP Inc. in India and one key trend driving this shift has been the evolution of HP’s graphics solutions offerings from de- vices to effective marketing solutions for brand owners. We are thrilled to see increased traction with Indian brands from various verticals, as they embrace the power of digital printing to reach their end customers in an innovative way. HP is committed to keep reinvent- ing in technology to help our customers and partners thrive,” says A Appadurai, country business manager - Indigo, HP Inc. “As brands today talk about engag- ing and delightful customer experience, HP is uniquely positioned to fulfill this need with our rich digital printing port- folio. We are happy to notice some of the very interesting projects and imple- mentations by our Indian customers. We also reiterate our commitment towards the partner community, who are at the core of our go-to market strategy. All our innovations and partner initiatives are designed towards helping them re- main profitable and explore fresh rev- enue streams,” he adds. Appadurai will also share insights on the importance of innovation in reaching out to the customers today and how advanced and differentiated print- ing applications can help brands de- velop a stronger brand recall with end users and establish a competitive edge in the market. HP is also showcasing a number of applications including labels and pack- aging, general commercial printing, point of purchase, folding cartons, cor- rugated prints and signages during the show. The live presentations during the show will be followed by guided tours to application areas showcased by part- nering print service providers and HP’s media partners. Visitors will get the op- portunity to engage in rich and mean- ingful conversations with some of HP’s leading print service providers to ex- plore digital printing avenues for their brands. Vinsak at Printpack 2019 Vinsak announces alliance with SPG Prints for prepress equipment Harish Penumarthi A t the Printpack 2019 show in Greater Noida, Vinsak an- nounced its new alliance with SPG Prints. Michael Tschol of SPG Prints was present at the Vinsak stand during the show. Austria-based SPG Prints is represented by its sister con- cern in India named Stovec Industries in Ahmedabad. The Austrian company has a special position in the group for being the most competent part of the group offering prepress equipment. “Our focus is wider than just the la- bel business. We with our prepress port- folio fit perfectly to Vinsak’s processes. With this alliance, we will jointly of- fer prepress solutions to the custom- ers along with the press and postpress that Vinsak already offers. We believe this alliance gives both the companies a win-win situation. And with Vinsak’s reach in India, we hope to market our products better and reach out to a wide customer base throughout the country,” Tschol says. SPG first contacted Ranesh Bajaj of Vinsak during Labelexpo India 2018 in November. The actual deal came through shortly before the Printpack ex- hibition. Bajaj says that the company is very excited about the deal. “SPG has a wider product portfolio which hopefully will help us supply to Michael Tachol, sales manager of SPG Prints and Ranesh Bajaj of Vinsak announced the new alliance for supplying prepress equipment the market soon. We were delivering press and postpress equipment to our customers earlier but with this deal, we will be able to cover the entire spectrum of the printing process with prepress, press and postpress equipment. “We already have a team which is trained for the new system. And we hope in the coming weeks we crack some deals with a few companies. We’re extremely optimistic and are waiting to get in touch with the media soon again to make a sale public,” says Bajaj. At its stand at Printpack 2019, Vin- sak is displaying the Lombardi 430 8-color press which has already been sold, the announcement about which will be done on Day 3 of the show in the presence of the customer. The company is also displaying the Vinsak USAR machine with a 100% camera inspec- tion system. Additionally, the company is showcasing its pile turner and its new and upgraded slitter rewinder, the Vin- sak TTR, which was launched at Label- expo India 2018 in Greater Noida. Meet Indian Printer & Publisher at Hall No. 1 Stand A36 at Printpack India 2019 4 | 3 FEBRUARY 2019 | Please visit our websites www.packagingsouthasia.com & www.indianprinterpublisher.com for Live updates during Printpack 2019