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Vol. XX | No. 4 | July - August 2016

My Days as KMPA President:

G. Venugopal

Print Miracle | July - August 2016 | 1

Print MiracleRNI Reg. No. 65957/96 The Official Journal of Kerala Master Printers’ Association Vol. XX No. 4 July - August 2016

Editor : Raju N. KuttyEditorial Board : P.S. Rajan Magesh Karthik Suresh Biju Jose Asst. Editor : Joe Paul

Office Bearers of KMPA

President : S. SajiGeneral Secretary : G. RajeshTreasurer : Yeldho K. GeorgeImmediate Past President : G. VenugopalJoint Secretary : R. Haridas Co-ordinator : O. Venugopal

Vice PresidentsCentral : T.F. JamesNorth : C.R. NandakumarSouth : K. MadhusoodhananHeadquarters : R. Gopakumar

Committee Chairmen

Exhibitions : G. VenugopalPublication : Raju N. KuttyMembership Promotion : Ajith Jose C.Training & HRD : D. Manmohan ShenoyAwards : K.P. UthupHospitality & Recreation : Shaji ManjooranExport Promotion : K.P. SabuMachinery : T.N. SajeevanTechnology : Magesh Karthik SureshPaper & Raw Material : Roy ThomasLand & Building : Nazir MarikavilGovt. Affairs & Taxation : Joseph MuttathottilWebsite & Media : Biju Jose

G.C. Members-AIFMP : O. Venugopal : G. Venugopal : K.C. Sanjeev : Raju N. Kutty

Contents

EditorialDear Friends

It gives me immense pleasure to be back here, as the Editor of Print Miracle magazine. Though I have been on the Editor’s chair before, it is a feeling of

honour that I have been again entrusted with the job of bringing out the magazine that represents all the printers of the state.My predecessor P.S.Rajan has done a wonderful job and living up to his legacy is indeed a challenge. I shall try my level best in bringing out the best that Print Miracle magazine is capable of. And in also building up a team which will deliver good content for the magazine.

In this issue, Immediate Past President G. Venugopal shares with you his experiences and what he learnt in his eventful tenure as KMPA President. I hope all of you enjoy reading about his experiences as much as I did. He and his team have done a brilliant job in implementing the various projects and activities and I believe the succeeding team has really big shoes to fill.

A new team of office-bearers have just taken charge of the association. They bring in a lot of zeal and passion to the table and I wish them all the very best in discharging their duties. I believe they will be able to effectively take on from where the previous team left off; and continue with the good work.

We have this time a very interesting introduction to one of our new dynamic members -- Roy Thomas of Orange Offset. Hope his story proves to be an inspiration for other young print entrepreneurs who are fighting in the battlefield of Print in Kerala. Succeeding in such businesses in Kerala is not less than succeeding in battle. The risks are almost the same.

And last but not the least, please do write to us dear friends; with your views, suggestions, feedback on what else we can do to make the magazine better.

Thank you very much!!

(Raju N. Kutty)EditorFor commercial and editorial:

Kerala Master Printers’ Association Casa Grante Building, 2nd Floor, Deshabhimani Junction, Cochin - 682 017. Phone : 0484 - 4042715 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Website : www.kmpa.in

Published by Mr. R. Suresh, former President, KMPA on behalf of Kerala Master Printers Association, Cochin - 17 and printed by him at Anaswara Offset Pvt. Ltd., Elamakkara, Cochin - 682 026 for Jasmine Grafix.

All rights reserved. Views expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of the KMPA or the editor or the publisher and they accept no responsibility for them.

President’s Desk ...................................................................................................3KMPA vision unveiled at 38th AGM ...................................................................4Election of new Office Bearers ............................................................................8The new KMPA team ......................................................................................... 11New Managing Committee holds first meeting at Trivandrum .........................13Why I am a proud printer? .................................................................................17Know Your Member...........................................................................................18Kerala printers say it all .....................................................................................20My days as KMPA President .............................................................................24Industry News ....................................................................................................31


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President’s Desk

Dear friends,

Today, KMPA being a firmly-bound organisation has become an integral part of the print industry in Kerala. As per the current scenario, it is my esteemed privilege to be appointed as the President of such an association holding a great legacy.

However, it involves lot of responsibilities and challenges concurrently.Our former Presidents who lead us gloriously were truly talented, determined and were virtuous organizers too. It is their sweat that has yielded this association the position of being the pioneer. That tremendous journey of development should continue ceaselessly. This is what makes this position inclined to responsibilities and challenges. I am elected as the 6th president of this organisation. It is really a matter of pride for each member that our organisation is purely democratic. It is to be specially mentioned that my nomination as the President was undisputedly monotonous. More than being installed as the president, my name even being proposed to this position as the president of such a prestigious organization makes me happier personally. This achievement has got an added glory, because this is the first time someone outside Kochi is being installed as the President.I come from Chathanoor, a remote village in Kollam district of Kerala which is still at its threshold of development. It is there, I set off my career in print business 30 years ago in a very basic manner. The challenges faced by the print industry in a village which falls back in industrial sector are huge. But with rattling self-confidence, constant hard work and determination, I was able to overcome all of them. This alone is not that lights my way while being obliged to take up the responsibilities of leading KMPA for the upcoming two years, but also the assurance of having the support of my colleagues for all my activities.For the successful execution of our past projects and activities we were able to work as a single team until now. I strongly believe this team spirit is the cogent cause for all our success. We must have huge aims. We should resolve it together and work together to realise it. Victory of our association is the result of our members’ integrity.There must be proper and effective communication among the members. Members should be able to share their ideas and thus work close to the association. All the office bearers including myself are obliged to motivate members to do this.Printing sector influences human life and our socio-cultural ties. Even in this digital era the significance of print media is remarkable. Moreover, day-after-day along with technological growth this sector also makes good changes. So we know the letters we print illuminate minds of millions with wisdom that open new horizons and thereby illuminating the future of print industry.We can take pride in publishing smoothly each edition of our prestigious magazine – Print Miracle. I extend my appreciation to everyone who works behind this with great commitment. Even so we must make necessary changes in the contents of this magazine in order to increase readership. The editor and others who work behind this are truly capable of bringing such modifications. As the President, I declare all the necessary support and aid.I extend my sincere gratitude to all the respected members and dignitaries who have appointed me. I am sure you will put your best and be with me to take our association into new higher levels of development. Thank you everyone.

S. SajiPresident


The 38th Annual General Body Meeting of Kerala Master Printers Association (KMPA) was held

at Holiday Inn Hotel on July 30, 2016. Worshipful Mayor of Kochi Corporation Ms. Soumini Jain was the Chief Guest at the function presided over by President G. Venugopal.

The meeting began at 6.30 pm with a prayer followed by the President’s Welcome Address. President Venugopal thanked all the participants, especially the families of KMPA members, who came to attend the meeting.

The President in his Welcome Address briefly explained the achievements KMPA had during his 2-year presidency and thanked all his colleagues in the association, office-bearers and committee chairmen who contributed immensely in running the affairs of KMPA. He specifically

KMPA vision unveiled at 38th AGMS. Saji of Sujilee Colour Printers elected new KMPA President

mentioned the names of G. Rajesh, Chairman of Training & HRD for efficiently managing ASAP activities; Raju N. Kutty, Chairman of Membership Promotion, for inducting several new members into KMPA; Nazir Marikavil, Chairman of Land & Building, for renovating the association office and all others who contributed to the growth of the association in the last two years.

After the President’s Address, Chief Guest Mayor Soumini Jain lighted the lamp to inaugurate the function. Later, addressing the gathering the Mayor appreciated the good work KMPA is doing for the printers’ community and printing industry, such as the training for students in Printing Technology and other activities to upgrade knowledge skills in industry, etc.

The Chief Guest presented mementoes of appreciation to

O. Venugopal, P.S. Rajan, Raju N. Kutty, G. Rajesh, K.P. Uthup, Nazir Marikavil and Shaji Manjooran for performing well in their respective committees.

President G. Venugopal presented a memento to the Chief Guest. Then, the Mayor gracefully answered some queries from the audience regarding the civic and other problems they are facing as the residents of Kochi Corporation. The questions were mostly about bad roads, metro construction, waste removal and general things. The Mayor answered all the questions patiently and left the venue after bidding farewell to the audience.

The Minutes of the 37 the Annual General Body Meeting held at the IMA House on 13th August 2015, was presented by General Secretary D. Manmohan Shenoy. The members approved the minutes after Yeldho K. George proposed the approval of the

Chief Guest Worshipful Mayor Soumini Jain lighting the lamp to inaugurate KMPA’s 38th AGM.


minutes and O. Venugopal seconded it. The Activity Report for the whole

2-year period of the outgoing Managing Committee was presented in power point for the participants to view. The same report was also given to the members in printed format.

Treasurer B.K. Rajan presented

the annual accounts and the meeting approved it after R. Gopakumar proposing it and Manmohan Shenoy seconding it. The detailed audited account was sent to the members well in advance to the AGM for them to scrutinize.

The first phase of the AGM was ended with the submission of Accounts.

10-point programmeA power point presentation prepared

by the new team on what they aspire to achieve during the coming 2-year tenure was presented at the meeting. According to the new President, he has charted out a 10-point programme to boost the activities of KMPA. The 10-point

Worshipful Mayor of Kochi Corporation Ms. Soumini Jain during the interactive session with members of KMPA at the AGM. (Right) Newly elected KMPA President S. Saji addressing the gathering.


Two eminent personalities of KMPA – M.V. Narayanan Kutty, Founder of Purandara

group and Jotty George of Maptho Printings, were honoured by the Chief Guest. After the compere reading out a detailed personal bio-data about Narayanan Kutty, Mayor Soumini

Jain honoured Mr. Kutty with Lifetime Achievement Award and a ponnada.

To introduce Jotty George, the second person honored at the function, a short video clipping was presented before the audience. The video footage showed Jotty and his wife Sheema engaged in philanthropic activities. Jotty

himself explained in the video how he got involved in the charity. He and his wife were together honored with a shawl presented by the Mayor.

M.V. Narayanan Kutty and Jotty George delivered their Acceptance Speech for the honour bestowed upon them by KMPA.

Honouring a veteran and a philanthropist

Mayor of Kochi Corporation Ms. Soumini Jain honouring M.V. Narayanan Kutty, founder of Purandara Group by presnting a ponnada. (Right): The Mayor presenting ponnada to Mr. & Mrs Jotty George.

programme consists of the following: 1. Print Yatra (visiting all KMPA

members at their establishments to know them closely), 2. Membership Campaign (A drive to induct new members to KMPA), 3. KMPA Ladies’ Forum (a group consisting of members’ spouses), 4. Appreciation to KMPA members (Members who make good results in their entrusted posts will be rewarded), 5. Electronic

The participants of the AGM listening to G. Rajesh (Right), the newly elected General Secretary, delivering the vote of thanks.

Punching System (Members attending KMPA meeting will register attendance by thumb punching), 6. Dynamic Website (KMPA official website will be modified and updated regularly), 7.Office at Trivandrum (KMPA will have an office at the capital to complement the interaction with government agencies), 8. Medical Camp (Periodical medical check-ups for employees of members), 9.

Medical Insurance (Group medical insurance of members’ employees), 10. Family Get-togethers (For more interaction with the families of members more family get-togethers will be organized).

After the presentation of future programmes, the newly-elected General Secretary G. Rajesh delivered the Vote of Thanks and the meeting was adjourned for dinner.



Election of new office-bearersKMPA holds election every

2 years to choose the top office-bearers. Immediate

Past President Joseph Muttathottil, the Presiding Officer for the elections, briefly explained how KMPA conducts the elections according to the by-law of the association. He said 4 nominations for 4 top positions of the association were received at KMPA office after nomination papers were sent to all members two weeks before the Election Day.

As there was no contest from any other candidates, the Presiding Officer announced the names of the elected 4 top executives – President S. Saji (Sujilee Colour Printers, Kollam), General Secretary G. Rajesh (Rajsree Industrial Printer, Aluva), Treasurer Yeldho K. George (Geo Print Shop, Ernakulam) and Joint Secretary R. Haridas (Hytek Offset Printers, Ernakulam).

The names of four Vice-Presidents were also announced by the Presiding Officer: V-P South – K. Madhusoodhanan (Akshara Offset, Trivandrum), V-P Central – T.F James (Ebenezer Printers, Thrissur), V-P Headquarters – R. Gopakumar (G.K. Printers, Ernakulam), V-P North – C.R. Nandakumar (Cryons Colour Digital Prints, Calicut).

The Presiding Officer said, after announcing the names of the 8 top executives of KMPA, other committee members will be nominated by the executives and senior members of the association eventually. The members welcomed the new leaders with huge applause.

The newly-elected President S. Saji and his team of four had a brief photo session in uniform gray waistcoat and

trousers after the announcement of their elections.

Then the new President addressed the meeting and pledged to do the best to lead KMPA with the support of his lieutenants – General Secretary, Treasurer and Joint Secretary.

Various Committee Chairmen were named during the Monday meeting when the Managing Committee members met later.

From left: Yeldho K. George (Treasurer), S. Saji (President), G. Rajesh (General Secretary), and R. Haridas (Joint Secretary).

Chief Guest Mayor Soumini Jain receiving a memento from the outgoing President G. Venugopal. Chief Guest presenting mementoes to KMPA Committee Chairmen for their outstanding performance during 2014-16 tenure.




Kerala Master Printers Association (KMPA) has elected new office-bearers for the year 2016-2018 during the Annual General Body Meeting of KMPA held on July 30, 2016. The names and designations are given here.

The new KMPA team

PresidentS. Saji

(Sujilee Colour Printers, Chathannur, Kollam)

General SecretaryG. Rajesh

(Rajsree Industrial Printer, Ernakulam)

TreasurerYeldho K. George (Geo Print Shop,

Ernakulam)

V P SouthK. Madhusoodhanan

(Akshara Offset, Trivandrum)

V P CentralT.F. James

(Ebenezer Printers, Thrissur)

V P NorthC.R. Nandakumar

(Cryons Colour Digital Prints, Kozhikode)

V P Headquarters R. Gopakumar

(G.K. Printers, Ernakulam)

Immediate Past PresidentG. Venugopal

(Sterling Print House Pvt. Ltd., Ernakulam)

Jt. SecretaryR. Haridas

(Hytek Offset Printers, Ernakulam.)

CoordinatorO. Venugopal

(Anaswara Offset Pvt. Ltd., Ernakulam)

Vice Presidents

G.C. Members - AIFMP

Govt. Affairs & Taxation

Joseph Muttathottil

(Emjay Offset Printers,

Edappally)

Machinery & Allied

Equipments T.N. Sajeevan (Sree Narayana

Printing Works, Aluva)

Technological Advance Magesh Karthik

(S.T. Reddiar & Sons,

Ernakulam)

Paper & Raw Material

Roy Thomas (Orange Printers

Pvt. Ltd., Trivandrum)

Hospitality & Recreation

Shaji Manjooran (Brilliant Agencies,

Ernakulam)

Land & Building

Nazir Marikavil

(Super Bind, Ernakulam)

Media & Website

Management Biju Jose (Printers Castle,

Ernakulam)

ExhibitionsG.Venugopal (Sterling Print

House Pvt. Ltd., Ernakulam)

PublicationRaju N. Kutty

(Purandara Laser Tech. P. Ltd., Ernakulam)

Membership Promotion

Ajith Jose C. (Print Express,

Ernakulam)

Training & HRD D. Manmohan

Shenoy (Vidya Offset

Printers, Ernakulam)

Awards K.P. Uthup (Colortone

Process Pvt. Ltd., Ernakulam)

Export Promotion K.P. Sabu

(Five Star Offset Printers,

Ernakulam)

Committee Chairmen

O. Venugopal

K.C. Sanjeev

G. Venugopal

Raju N. Kutty



The first Managing Committee Meeting of the newly-elected team of Kerala Master Printers

Association (KMPA) for the term 2016-18 was held at Trivandrum Tennis Club on August 20, 2016. The meeting began at 5.30 pm was presided over by the new President S. Saji of Sujilee Colour Printers, Chathanoor, Kollam.

In the President’s Welcome Address, Saji expressed his gratitude to all members for electing him as the new President of KMPA and said he was happy to be elected in the top position of the prominent printers’ association in the state. “This is the first time that someone based outside Kochi has become the President of KMPA,” Saji said.

“I know, with my new position in KMPA, a lot of responsibilities are also bestowed on me. I promise you, I will put my best efforts to carry out my duties as President,” Saji said.

The Minutes of last Managing Committee Meeting held at IMA House on July 16, 2016 was presented to meeting by General Secretary G. Rajesh and was approved by the committee members.

Later Immediate Past President

G.Venugopal was invited by the President to say a few words. The IPP first congratulated the new President and said the first MC with the presence of a large number of members was the proof of the organizational ability of the new President and his team. Venugopal said he wishes to see the vibrancy of the committee last till the end of its tenure.

Before Committee Chairmen’s submissions about their plans for future activities, the meeting discussed two important issues: 1) setting up of KMPA regional office in Trivandrum and 2) the amendments made in the by-laws which were made by Joseph Muttathottil, Chairman of the By-law/Govt. Relations & Taxation in consultation with the President and senior members of KMPA.

Future plans of Committee ChairmenRaju N. Kutty, the incumbent Editor

of Print Miracle magazine, spoke about his plans for the official journal of KMPA. He also sought suggestions from other members.

The Exhibition Committee Chairman G. Venugopal, who is also the IPP, said he was highly optimistic about the Expo next year. He said with the experience

gained from the 2014 Expo, he is confident that the 2017 Expo will be conducted much better.

Education, Training & HRD Committee Chairman D. Manmohan Shenoy said two important courses organized by KMPA – Printing Technology course for ASAP (Additional Skills Acquisition Programme) and Community College Programme for IPT Shoranur – are going on well.

“Cash prizes given to VHSC student during Onam celebration has to be prepared. KMPA should conduct regular one-day training classes for employees of members of the association, people connected to the industry and allied fields,” Manmohan said. .

Ajith Jose, Chairman of Membership Promotion Committee, said his target is to raise the total membership strength to 200.

The Chairman of Machinery Committee T. N. Sajeevan said he is in the process of making a contact list of technicians, engineers and spare part dealers. After the list is completed, Sajeevan said, it will be given to all members so that they can contact the concerned person for their needs.

Biju Jose, Chairman, Media and

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Website Management, Mohammed Saju, Co-Chairman, Export Promotion, Shaji Antony, Co-Chairman, Hospitality and Recreation, Nazir M, Chairman, Land and Building also presented their reports.

With that the submission of reports was completed and the meeting entered into other subjects with the permission of the chair.

Formation of KMPA Ladies’ ForumThe KMPA Ladies Forum will

be inaugurated during the Onam Celebration, President Saji said. The members of the Forum will not have any responsible position. They will be present at the Monday meeting on August 29 and will prepare for the inaugural function during the Onam celebration.

Discussion on new Minimum WagesPresident Saji invited O. Venugopal,

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industries, including printing, on August 6, 2016,” Venugopal said. “In 2010, when the government had called representatives from industries for discussions on minimum wages, I represented KMPA. But this time we were not called and the govt. notified the decision on minimum wages in the gazette.”

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ReviewPresident Saji requested Coordinator

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Venugopal said the day’s meeting was conducted excellently, discussing matters of importance crisply, and with clarity. He said all Chairmen put forward very good ideas to improve KMPA’s activities in all spheres.

Gopakumar appreciated the efficiency of all Chairmen in planning their activities and wished the same enthusiasm be kept throughout the entire

term. He suggested putting the ads appearing in Print Miracle in the website also. This will encourage new advertisers to put ads in the magazine. Making the plans happen is more important than formulating plans, he reminded all members and wished all success in their endeavor. Gopakumar gave the credit of conducting the first MC very efficiently to the new President and his team.

The President said every Monday there will be detailed discussion on programmes of particular committee on the basis of priority and the respective Committee Chairmen will be informed in advance so that they can make sure they attend that particular meeting.

Vote of ThanksGeneral Secretary G. Rajesh

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Orange Printers has today grown to become an establishment that employs over 100 people and does printing jobs for high-end clients. With a trusted name and a slogan of ‘More than Ink on Paper’, the company has moved into a system-driven management from person-driven management. The company has eight different departments with heads for each department and a pyramid structure of management with an independent board to monitor performance.

According to Sajith, “Every day is an achievement considering the kind of beginning we had with this company. I am proud of the growth pattern of this company from offset printing to variable data to security printing and now to packaging – and continuing the journey...”

“Hard work and commitment of our employees and mouth publicity given by our satisfied customers have made us stand up on our feet and fight everyday struggle with a smile,”say the partners unanimously. “It is strictly a team effort from the time a work order comes in, processing through pre- press, Press & post-press and till the moment work has been delivered to the customer, hundreds of employees are involved, each one doing a job and each job leading to overall business,” says Roy who looks after the production.

Sajith takes care of customer-relation and client servicing. “Trivandrum is not an industrial hub like Cochin. Being the capital city, the majority of population is government servants. Hence printing jobs are scarce. We started Orange knowing all this. But the risk was worth taking. Orange has clients from across the state and outside Kerala,” says Sajith.

“In printing, time and quality are money and speed and market is the bottom line. For Orange Printers, speed is not simply a rate of motion, it is a state of being. We have taken the industry’s demand for speed and incorporated it into the way we think, execute and

serve. We infuse a sense of urgency and momentum into everything we do from pre-press to fulfillment and every step in between. We understand that speed keeps us ahead of the curve along with matchless quality,” adds Roy.

Since printing industry is fast moving towards ground braking innovations and change, even changes are coming in to transform the concept of printing itself, we would like to say to our fellow printers – “be open for changes, be the change, love what you do. We love what

we do, we are proud to be a printer”. So, what next? We are in discussion

with experts and manufacturers regarding Digital Offset Press and Nano Printing technology as we are focused to make an immediate investment for the future, where we would like to become a name to reckon with in national and international level.

We have not achieved what we are capable of yet! We are still young, We are still on the road.

Miles to go before we rest!!!


Jacob George came to Kochi to meet KMPA members and talk about how the printers here are

leading the industry. And he came with specific questions. His first question was on the Goods and Service Tax bill (GST). Though the bill has not come into effect so far, it’s certain to be enforced sooner or later, may be with amendments suggested by various state governments. He said he had discussions on the subject with the members of Bombay Master Printers Association (BMPA) and Delhi Printers Association (DPA). If GST allows all stake-holders same opportunities and offer a level-playing field, then why don’t we accept GST? – that’s what

Mumbai printers said. Mumbai being a huge market for printing, printers won’t be much affected, they assumed. But DPA members had some apprehensions, he said.

Most KMPA members opined that 99% of their printed products are consumed within the state itself and for such states GST is indeed is not of much consequence. According to them, the present system of billing at 2% CST against C Form makes the printer to bear the 2% whereas the GST will remove even that – so the constraint of the tax would be on the final consumer and not on the producer of the goods. G. Venugopal of Sterling Printers and KMPA’s Immediate Past President, said

“GST would bring in a level playing field which would give an impetus for the industry to compete on common grounds and thus provide a better way of competing in the market”.

R. Gopakumar of GK Printers and Vice President of the Association, was of the opinion that this would be an impediment to the credit facilities being enjoyed by the printers since for example a Paper Company will have to bill at 18% (if GST is finally decide to be fixed at 18%) in order to place it in their godown in Kerala thus making it impossible for the company to provide you credit limits since the tax has to be paid in advance by the company concerned.

Kerala printers say it allMore than a dozen top print entrepreneurs from Kochi participated in a panel discussion moderated by Jacob George from PRESSIdeas, a leading Print Industry publication. Topics like print marketing, raw-material, labour issues and printers’ status in Kerala society were discussed at length. It was also an opportunity for printers to declare that the industry has come of age in Kerala and rearing to go.

The interactive session between Jacob George of PRESSIdeas and KMPA members in progress.




O. Venugopal, Managing Director of Anaswara Offset Pvt. Ltd. and KMPA Coordinator, said “With the implementation of GST, it indeed would be a level playing field for printers across the states and it would only be the logistics that would curtail a printer from Kerala to sell his products in Kashmir and not the various state taxes as was the case earlier”.

Venugopal had a very interesting view to share which in fact must be applicable to printers across the country – he feels that it is an opportune time for printers to increase the printing rates since it is a matter of common knowledge today that GST would increase the prices of commodities on a general basis except of course if it is in the negative list (which we need to wait and watch!).

“We need to brace up and join our hands to actually increase the prices of print with this rule in place. This is important because it is only print which had reduced the rates over the years even though the costs have been increasing of all inputs over time, of which some may reason that the earnings were higher but it is now clear that the industry has reached a level of pricing which now is rather unsustainable and needs to be rectified for good, and this is the right time to do it,” O Venugopal emphasized.

Corruption in the government too is a matter of concern for the printers and the GST is seen to be a savior per se.

To Jacob’s query on labour issues in Kerala, everyone was of the opinion that

the issue was a matter of concern. According to the printers present at

the meeting, it was clear that labour cost is a matter of concern for not only the Kerala Print Industry but also industry in general and with new proposed directives / proposals, things will only be turning bad.

delivery schedules, basically production capabilities which now is gradually changing” said O. Venugopal.

With the number of new machines arriving in the state over the last three years, it is but natural that the quality as well as quantity aspect is being addressed to. There also has been an upsurge in import of post press equipments by the printers in the state, according to Nazir Marikavil of Super Bind. “Prepress in Kerala is already in an advanced state as across the country and it is also true that the import of new Printing machines and second hand Post Press machines have seen an amazing increase in the last three years which is good for the industry and is a natural reaction to the demands of the Kerala Market,” Nazir commented.

In the course of the discussion, one of the member, K.P. Uthup (Babu) of Colortone Process asked a very pertinent question saying “As businessmen, we are all serving the government by paying all types of taxes as demanded by the government but it is interesting to note that we have no pension plans from the government, we have no support whatsoever from any quarters in any terms as a major contributor to the economy. Is this fair by any standards?” he asked.

During the interesting discussion that lasted for two hours, Kerala printing community also expressed their disappointment over the society not giving the due respect and recognition to printers.

Jacob George (middle) of PRESSIdeas moderating the session. Clockwise from left: O. Venugopal, Raju N. Kutty, G. Venugopal and K.P. Uthup answering the queries at the session.

Talking about the general trend in the Kerala market, it was interesting to note that any client who needs to get a reasonable big quantity of printed products has an eye on the printers at Bangalore (if quality is what they are looking into) or Sivakasi (if quantity and time of delivery is of more concern) or they proceed to Chennai.

“Over the years, this has been the trend followed by printing customers in Kerala firstly because of the lack of quality printers and secondly because of inability to cater to quantities and

“The import of new Printing machines and second hand Post Press machines have seen an amazing increase in the last three years which is good for the industry and is a natural reaction to the demands of the Kerala Market,” commented Nazir Marikavil.


To introspect and express my impressions of the memories during the time of my presidency

is the prime motive behind writing this piece. Let me start with my introduction to Kerala Master Printers Association (KMPA).

O. Venugopal (Venuchettan of Anaswara Offset) and Joseph Cherukara Sir of Pagemakers came to my office at Sterling seeking my support for a Post-press consortium, a joint-venture planned by several KMPA members. As I understood then, it was a promising venture and we all, as printers, were extremely optimistic and enthusiastic on this project. But, for reasons that do not need any deliberations now, the project sadly had to be grounded. But in the process, I got accidently introduced to the members of KMPA and immediately felt that these were great people to move around and found myself completely at home amidst them. This was in 2008 and it was the beginning of a long association with some extraordinary people in Kerala’s Printing Industry.

I have been extremely blessed to have worked very closely with (Late) Jose Sir, Venu Sir, Babu Chettan, Muttathottil Sir and Rajan Chettan. I was just a member then and worked in the capacity of Chairman. Then I was entrusted with a more responsible position as the General Secretary of the Association. In the 36th Annual General Body Meeting held at Hotel Presidency on June 7, 2014, I was chosen as the KMPA President, Manmohan Shenoy as General Secretary and B.K. Rajan as the Treasurer. To say the truth, I actually succumbed to the friendly pressures of KMPA seniors to take up the post of the President.

Eventually, I became aware of the responsibilities that came along with the leadership. Those were not at all simple; I really had to put my time and energy into managing the association affairs. But fortunately, my colleagues and the experienced senior members were very supportive. I also understood in the course of time that KMPA is one of the very few trade associations that

functioned on democratic principles, with transparency.

After becoming the President the first few things that dawned in my head was the big question that ‘what is expected of me?’ What is it that I can deliver? I had to really work on a strategy that would put my personnel strength to use and overcome my weaknesses.

Probing my strengths and weaknesses, I wrote down ‘good and bad’ personal traits on a paper to get a self-assessment and I found that my strength was my social skills and my weakness was the lack of administrative skill. Then I made it a point to use my social skills to attract more members to the association activities and strive hard to nourish my administrative prowess, so that I can lead the organization efficiently.

One of the first goals of my team of office-bearers was to bring as many members as we could to attend the regular Monday meetings. Many of the ideas and the means to make the ideas practical are generated at these Monday meetings, though the important decisions are taken at the Managing Committee

My days as KMPA PresidentG. VENUGOPAL, Immediate Past President of KMPA, ruminates his experiences during his tenure (2014-16) in this frank retrospection.

G. Venugopal, Immediate Past President

The Print Miracle Expo - 2014, held at CIAL Trade Centre, Nedumbassery, was a great success and benefitted all printers in Kerala.


meetings. The support from seniors and various Committee Chairmen was great to see this objective through. We in the team always felt strongly that if we can create a lighter environment in the meetings and if a platform for exchanging pleasantries could be created, new ideas will flow much more easily and this experiment, I should say, worked to our advantage.

There was a new-found respect and love that I could feel from my peers in the industry and even in my own printing unit. As the President, my relation with people hitherto unfamiliar developed to a close one. I personally felt that the Association should bring about closeness among all members and should indulge in activities which should benefit all the members.

In the 2 years of my Presidency, we could forge great friendships among members and give an impetus to a lot

The first KMPA Print Awards conducted along with Print Miracle Expo – 2014 at Flora Airport Hotel, near Nedumbassery International Airport was the most glamorous event organized during G. Venugopal’s presidential tenure.



of activities like Onam celebrations, travelling together for exhibitions and arrange family get-togethers. We could also conduct 2 international seminars titled Print & Beyond. We could bring in some important personalities in the Printing field from India as well as abroad for the seminar. The participation was overwhelming and the knowledge imparted at the seminar was invaluable.

I think, the best achievement during my Presidency was the Print Miracle Expo – 2014, which was a great success and benefitted all printers in Kerala immensely. The preparation for the expo was hectic, I must say. Marathon meetings, brain-storming sessions, planning, signing MoU, drafting letters to hundreds of people in the Industry – what not! It was really grueling. The expo, conducted with the support of IntelTrade, was a big success, the feedback I got from various quarters later convinced me. It was the most important event in Kerala Printing Industry in 20 years.

The most glamorous event we ever organized was the first KMPA Print Awards, held along with Print Miracle Expo – 2014. The Awards was a platform to showcase the best printing jobs done by printers across the state. KMPA gave a chance to all printers in Kerala to vie for the awards. We didn’t care about their affiliation

to other printers’ association. All were welcome to compete and what a dazzling night it was! The awards ceremony transformed the Flora Airport Hotel, near Nedumbassery International Airport, into a festival ground on that night.

Apart from the glamour and ostentatiousness, what KMPA Print Awards did to the industry was pushing the barriers of printing standards and making a clear statement that ‘We, Kerala printers are capable of doing what the best in the industry world over.’

Another major achievement during my tenure was the Additional Skills Acquisition Programme (ASAP), a state-government initiative to train students and make them employable in various industrial sectors. The Kerala Govt. entrusted KMPA with the conduct of a labour-intensive course in Printing Technology after the association proved its capability through several meetings with the authorities and project presentations to them. Grooming a skilled workforce for printing industry has been one of the prime objectives of KMPA even before my tenure. But two projects – ASAP & Community College Scheme – launched during my tenure gave a greater momentum to the training initiative, I believe.

The ASAP course for first batches was completed after two years of training. Students from all centres have

completed their internship after exams at various printing establishments of KMPA members. I am also happy to see that several students were also absorbed by KMPA members in their presses as regular employees.

KMPA also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IPT Shoranur in 2015 under the Community College Scheme, a new concept of education launched by Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Govt of India, to provide practical training for the Printing Technology students of the institute at the printing units of the association members. The programme is continuing successfully.

Losing Jose Sir was the most painful loss for us. We could manage to purchase a property next to our office and have it named after Jose Sir. KMPA has much more to achieve. Whatever I have explained above are some of the few things I and my team could do for the association. I must also admit that almost all the projects materialized during my tenure were a culmination of long-term plans envisioned my predecessors. I just happened to be the leader when some of the programmes became a reality.

I may also take this opportunity to express my heart-felt gratitude to all who extended unstinted supported to me and my team – Venuchettan, who advised me on all matters, Nazir M., who beautifully renovated KMPA office, G. Rajesh, who managed ASAP affairs, Babuchettan, the Awards Committee Chairman, my General Secretary Manmohan, who made my job easy, Treasurer B.K. Rajan, who handled the finances efficiently and honestly, Shaji Manjooran, who used his network influence to organize venues for KMPA events and all other who selflessly helped me to run the association without any complaints.

The most important take from the experience of my Presidency are the following: (1) Change of responsibility should not be feared. (2) Not to aim for absolute perfection (3) everybody has a right to express an opinion, and (4) you cannot please everybody.

I had a great time in the helm of affairs of the Association and wish the new team the best of luck.

The participation at 1st and 2nd edition of Print & Beyond seminar was overwhelming and imparted invaluable knowledge to the participants.


The marriage of Dr. Praveen Madhusoodhanan, son of K. Madhusoodhanan (KMPA

Vice-President, South) & Rajalakshmy V.G. (Proprietress Akshara Offset, Trivandrum), with Dr. Jayasree (daughter of Premnath & Jayarani, Yamuna Nagar, Chevayur, Kozhikode) was held at Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur on August 18, 2016.

A grand reception was hosted by Mrs. & Mr. Madhusoodhanan on August 20, 2016 at Trivandrum Club. The Managing Committee members of KMPA attended the wedding reception and wished the couple a happy and prosperous married life.

Newly wed couple

‘Print Miracle’ invites Articles, News, Photo Features etc. from members, relevant subject experts, which will be published on a priority basis in future issues of the Journal. Soliciting participation from the enthusiastic Printing Fraternity across the world and requesting those to forward the materials preferably by soft copy. Email to: [email protected], [email protected]

Vol. XX | No. 4 | July - August 2016

My Days as

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Industry NewsIndustry News

Ricoh India participated in Print Expo 2016 held in Chennai from August 12-14 August, 2016.

Ricoh booth got overwhelming response and almost 800+ visitors from across the country had visited Ricoh stall.

Chennai has been the hub of traditional printing in India. It is the city where Heidelberg India is based and almost half of the Offset equipment and CTP companies or their partners. Visitors to the Print Expo 2016 were amazed to see that most of the large setups were from Digital companies. Customer’s from different part of Southern India – Vizag, Tiruchy, Kerala, Pondichari,Coimbator, Madurai, Salem and Tirupur had visited Ricoh stall.

Various applications were showcased in different product segments. Color Production Printer mid-level Pro C7100x, Color Production printer high level Pro C9100x, Software solution, WF segment MP W7100were among the displayed products.First time in south

Ricoh stall attracts many at Chennai Print expo

region Ricoh exhibited the high-end color production Printer Pro C9100x.

The product attracted many visitors and they booked good number orders.

Buyer’s Laboratory LLC (BLI) declared the winners of its BLI awards for the Summer 2016.

Konica Minolta continued its winning streak as itsA3 Multifunctional Printers (MFP) bizhub C308 and bizhub 227/287, were awarded “BLI Pick Award 2016”. These products were appreciated for fast

printing, high quality output, reliability and outstanding value proposition.

BLI is a leading intelligence provider on the document imaging industry and the Pick awards acknowledge the products that performthe best as per the BLI extensive laboratory tests. These awards acknowledge products and its capabilities that stand out for attributes such as innovation, usefulness, energy efficiency and range of other criteria.

“The Konica Minolta bizhub 227/287 and bizhubC308 will reduce costs and streamline workflows in a number of ways and impressively bridge the gap between compact A4 MFPs and traditional mid-volume A3 office MFPs,” said BIL Senior Editor George Mikolay. “The device is a high value-add for small- to mid-size workgroups. The BLI award winning MyTab in the drivers is fully customizable, allowing users to set preferences and shortcuts for frequently

Konica Minolta bags BLI award in A3 MFP category

used job to streamline workflow. And the intuitive control panel can be customized with up to 25 shortcut keys for commonly programmed jobs.”

Yuji Nakata, MD Konica Minolta Business Solutions India quoted, “The Konica Minolta bizhubC308 &bizhub227/ 287series is induced to the segment in a way where it plays pivotal role byprovidingcompetitive pricing factor, streamline workflows and is in sync with the latest applications which can be operated through mobile devices”.




Vinsak India Pvt. Ltd., leading distributor of Iwasaki in Asia and Middle-East, recently

installed 2 Iwasaki TR2 for Label Printing and Finishing in Indian Market. TR2 UV Offset Printing Machine from Iwasaki has garnered a huge response from our customers because of its high quality and stable printing. Vinsak was recently appointed by Iwasaki International Ltd., as the distributor for India and the Middle East.

Naoki Ogawa, Sales Director at Iwasaki International Ltd. says Iwasaki’s main priority is to make valuable products to meet rapidly changing needs of customers. Iwasaki TR2 is next generation offset printing machine and has played a vital role in Label Printing Solutions helping wide range of industries to raise their product quality. TR2 is equipped with Printing Unit Temperature control system to maintain even temperature in the kneading and plate cylinder to assure precise control of ink temperature for high quality printing.

The first Iwasaki TR2 machine was installed at M/s Seljegat Printers Pvt Ltd at Sivakasi. Seljegat is in the business of Label Printing and shrink sleeves from

Vinsak installs 2 Iwasaki TR2 for Label Printingfinishing equipment and find their support satisfactory.”

The Second machine was installed at M/s Wintek Flexo Printers, Bangalore.Wintek having a massive manufacturing plant with state-of-the-art technology to produce world class products such as Self Adhesive labels which include labels on paper, film, paper laminates and vinyl labels suitable for your application. The more the plant is highly automated lesser it will take time to manufacture products and effects its quality.

“The Iwasaki TR2 has been our latest investment in expanding our label printing capacity. After a series of trials with Intermittent press manufacturers, we chose the Iwasaki TR2 press specifically for its ability to offer very high quality offset prints with all finishing processes in line and its ability to use both convention wet offset as well as water lessprinting plates,” said Gururaj Ballarwad of Wintek Flexo Printers.

“We thank these two customers for their trust and support in the Iwasaki technology and the support being provided by Vinsak. This is only a beginning of a long and beautiful journey that we hope to have with Iwasaki in the years to come as we bring the offset technology to the discerning label printers of the region, said Neeraj Sharma, Executive director, Vinsak India Pvt. Ltd.

three decades helping customers from diverse industries. Seljegat Printers is having 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility and has grown into one of the prime pressure sensitive label manufacturers in the country.

“We have a long history of relationship with Iwasaki, said V. S.Raveendran, the Managing Director of Seljegat Printers Private Limited in Sivakasi. “We are also satisfied that Vinsak has taken over the sales and support of the Iwasaki range. We have dealt with them in the past for ABG

The Iwasaki TR2 label printing machine installed at Seljegat Printers Pvt Ltd, Sivakasi

Another Iwasaki TR2 label printing machine installed at Wintek Flexo Printers, Bangalore.



Sharp Business Systems (India) Pvt.Ltd. recently launched its next generation

new series of mid-to-high-volume colour document systems. These MFPs are offered in two distinct variants, Advanced and Essentials Series. Built on a single-engine design, this new family of colour MFPs empower businesses of every size to choose the performance and features they need, while taking advantage of the learning curve of a common interface.

Designed to provide users with a seamless cutting edge technology, intuitive experience for every price point, the latest colour MFP models give businesses the confidence in knowing their jobs will come out right the first time, and every time and also improve the productivity and efficiency.

Smartly designed CR4 series offers print speed varying from 30 PPM to 60 PPM and are packed with user friendly – innovative features to help businesses manage their workflow seamlessly.Built on the platform of Sharp’s latest technology, these models offer many productivity enhancements, such as high speed scanning up to 200 images per minute, a walk-up motion sensor that brings the machine to ready condition within 10 seconds. Businesses will also appreciate the common toner supplies for all ten models in this series.

CR4 series comes with in-built Sharp’s multi-layered security features, which can help protecting the customers’ intellectual property and personal information from the first day of operation to the time of trade-in. It offers full multifunction capability at a strong valuefor cost conscious customers.“This new family of colour MFPs has been designed to help businesses of all sizes streamline their office workflow by providing an intuitive user experience,

flexible integration and enhanced productivity,” said Manu Paliwal, President – Business Solutions Group, Sharp Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.

CR4 series is designed with user requirements in mind, enabling them to easily set up and execute their workflow tasks. These models are equipped with Sharp’s next-generation touchscreen display, offering businesses an intuitive graphical interface with Easy Copy and Easy Scan screens, as well as quick access to an integrated on-board operation guide. It leverages the latest version of Sharp OSA® technology for easy integration with network applications and cloud services, as well as advanced capabilities to help businesses better manage their workflow.

Sharp Multi-Functional Printers (MFPs) are designed to make device setup easier and faster. Precision engineered to help increase workflow efficiency and provide exceptional image quality, Sharp MFPs are easier to operate, control, monitor, manage and maintain, helping take your business to the next level of productivity and performance.These models are much more than the typical all-in-one copier, printing, faxing and scanning devices.

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Esko will be showcasing their new and latest Kongsberg X24 cutting table at booth A60

during IndiaCorr Expo 2016 show in Mumbai Exhibition Center Goregoan (E)Mumbai, India.

The Kongsberg X series is a cutting table that offers value, reliability, precision and ease of use at an attractive investment level for companies in carton and corrugation that produce samples, packaging, displays and mock-ups and other packaging specific markets looking to complement their offerings with productive digital finishing.

At India Corr Expo, Esko will demonstrate the Kongsberg X24 cutting table for Carton & Corrugation sample making, short run production of mock-ups and other packaging applications. The Kongsberg X series sign cutting machine comes with a wide range of specialty tools. These tools offer speed, power and flexibility to automatically handle a wide variety of materials, such as corrugated, folding carton, solid board, foam, coating blankets, wood and a long list of plastics.

I-cut Suite is software that lets sign & display companies streamline their workflows. It pre-flights and edits incoming PDF files, ensuring that jobs will RIP and print correctly. It also helps build and edit sheet layouts, ensuring that jobs make the optimum use of substrates through intelligent true shape nesting and tiling. Kongsberg table technology ensures that die-less cutting contours match printed images perfectly, registering the actual dimensions and positioning cuts on the printed result. With Automation Engine, all of these functions are automated in a single workflow, with less operator intervention.

esko to showcase latest Kongsbergcutting table at indiaCorr expo


Industry NewsIndustry NewsMonotech strengthens brand image in Russia show

The flagship brand of Monotech Systems Ltd. JETSCI has further strengthened its global brand

presence and network with participation in RosUpack, Moscow. The participation was done with company’s new Russian partner Terem, the leading distributor of 2D and 3D printing solutions and materials in the Russian Federation. There was a new channel partner agreement also signed with the Russian giant.

Terem has successfully demonstrated the printing capabilities and flexibility of JETSCI modular digital inkjet systems at their booth at RosUpack. According to the agreement signed, JETCSI digital inkjet imprinting systems which are being manufactured in India by Monotech Systems will be promoted, sold and integrated for monochrome variable data printing applications within Russia and CIS countries.

The JETSCI systems are based on printing heads produced by industry leaders Konica Minolta, Kyocera. The systems can be integrated onto

various systems like web offset, flexo press, slitter rewinder as well as sheet-fed machines/transports. It allows to deploy your own digital printing, varnishing or priming system with special requirements using different type of inks, including UV lamp curable, UV LED curable, water-based dye or pigment, security inks, spot colors etc. Personalized and variable data can be printed directly on wide range of substrates like offset papers, coated papers, gloss papers, PET, BOPP, standard label stock etc.

“High Speed Inkjet Printing applications market is on a rapid growth trend in the global markets with the availability of the monochrome and color inkjet printers. We are specialized in providing end to end solutions to our wide customer base through our own manufactured and integrated systems under the brand JETSCI and this association with Terem will help us in serving more customers globally,” said Neeraj Thappa, General Manager - Projects, Monotech Systems.

Canon India Pvt. Ltd, India’s

leading digital imaging company,recently appointed Eddie Udagawa as the new Vice President of the company, further strengthening its senior leadership team.Udagawa in his new role, will be leading the Consumer Imaging and Information Centre (CII) division. The Consumer Imaging and Information Centre (CII) embraces both Consumer Systems Products (CSP) for laser and inkjet printers and Image Communication Products (ICP) for camera products. The CSP division offers printers for consumers as well as enterprise across different verticals. And, the ICP division mainly works around the sale and positioning of DSLR cameras & lenses, high functionality compact cameras and professional video cameras.

As the Head of the CII division, Udagawa will be responsible for the supervision and development of the Canon Imaging Communications Products (ICP) business and Consumer System Products (CSP) business in India. He undertakes the position with the vision to escalate the market share and strategize growth plans to take Canon India to new heights.

Laying special emphasizes on delivering “Customer Value” through the comprehensive range of CII products & services, Udagawa is focusing and working towards driving growth, market share and profitability for the CII products.

Associated with Canon for over 31 years now, he has worked closely with various overseas markets for Canon namely the USA, Hong Kong, Singapore and China, since 1995.

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At its first ever stand at Photokina, Koln,TechNova showcased its wide range of media for

the Electrophotography, Inkjet and Dye-Sublimation print technologies, positioning itself as a one-stop-shop for all digital media solutions.

One of the products in most focused was the premium non-tear, water-resistant NovaLife Media range (formerly known as NovaJet LMO), which is characterized with its innovative dual side coating that gives a rich and luxurious finish, post-lamination. Its non-tear and high-quality finish has made it the most preferred option for discerning photographers and end consumers. Being synthetic in nature, the media life is significantly longer as compared to paper. It is in fact, the most popular media for wedding albums, having mostly replaced conventional photographic paper, across India.

Canvera Digital Technologies has been using TechNova media for over 4 years. Kultar Singh, VP – Manufacturing, Canvera states, “We highly appreciate TechNova’s ability to understand the customers’ requirements in a positive manner, and take prompt action to resolve any concerns. It is indeed a privilege to do business with such a professional organisation.”

Vimal Parmar, DGM – Marketing, Digital Print Media, TechNova, states, “One of the key reasons why NovaLife Non-tear media is so popular is that it reduces album weight by almost 60% as compared to traditional silver-halide media. Also, it is available in a number of variants like, opaque, clear, translucent, metallic and self-adhesive, so digital printers have a wide range of media to choose from. A select range of NovaLife media is also HP Indigo certified, which further adds to its appeal.” According to Parmar, the shift from analog to digital in India in the

recent past, has encouraged TechNova to develop an entirely new concept of non-tear wedding album media. According to him, this shift in technology, and rapid growth in popularity in NovaLife non-tear media has benefitted the entire value chain, right from wedding photographers, to print service providers

to the end consumers in India.In addition to NovaLife Media,

TechNova also displayed its range of premium coated media for indoor and outdoor Signage Printing, as well as its comprehensive range of Dye-Sublimation heat-transfer papers for transfers of fabric, ceramic and specialty substrates.

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PUR enables you to bind book blocks and round them too, without thread sewing. You can also insert art plates or lose leaves without tipping them. This makes hard cover binding easy and fast.

Welbound PUReBind is provided with end-sheet gluing facility. It is equipped with Nordson PUReOne system consisting of 2 Kg melter and SB60 BoD applicator.

We at Welbound, with Henkel and Nordson bring a technology that makes hard cover book production effortless

Hard cover made easy.

• Heat resistant • Lasts forever • Cold resistant • Binds any substrate • Lay-flat books • Strongest binding

For more information, call us at +917738146646 | Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/perfectbinding | Website: www.welbound.com

HARD COVER MADE EASY

PUR enables you to bind book blocks and round them too, without thread sewing. You can also insert art plates or lose leaves without tipping them. This makes hard cover binding easy and fast.

Welbound PUReBind is provided with end-sheet gluing facility. It is equipped with Nordson PUReOne system consisting of 2 Kg melter and SB60 BoD applicator.

We at Welbound, with Henkel and Nordson bring a technology that makes hard cover book production effortless

Hard cover made easy.

• Heat resistant • Lasts forever • Cold resistant • Binds any substrate • Lay-flat books • Strongest binding

For more information, call us at +917738146646 | Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/perfectbinding | Website: www.welbound.com

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