Esko, the global supplier of integrated solutions for the packaging and labels, sign and display, commercial printing and publishing industries will exhibit at Media Expo 2014, New Delhi, held at Pragati Maidan from 1 to 3 August. Esko will showcase its i-cut Suite and ArtiosCAD software as well as a Kongsberg digital cutting table. The entire workflow — from design to prepress to versatile finishing — can be witnessed live at Esko’s Stand 92.
Shrihari Rao, sales director of Esko, South Asia, says, “The versatility that Esko’s digital finishing solution offers with i-cut Suite and ArtiosCAD software alongside the Kongsberg XN series is exactly what the growing retail and signage market in India needs. Quality and on time delivery are the key to success. Retailing in India is one of the pillars of its economy and accounts for 14% to 15 % of its GDP. The Indian retail market is estimated to be US$ 500 billion and one of the top five retail markets in the world by economic value. India is one of the fastest growing retail markets in the world with 1.2 billion people. Esko has invested in the digital finishing excellence centre with equipment and trained staff and has nearly 100 installations in the region addressing various applications.”
Kongsberg cutting tables
Esko’s range of Kongsberg tables brings world-class solutions for cutting, creasing and short-run
converting for the packaging, label, sign and display industries. The Kongsberg cutting tables are customers’ first choice for die-less digital finishing due to their robust build, their precise and fast performance, and their smooth integration with Esko production software. The large number of options, a variety of tool heads and the smart workflow tools ensure that these tables perfectly finish the widest range of applications.
The Kongsberg XN is the most versatile and upgradeable digital finishing table to be configured for various applications. The Kongsberg XP is the fastest digital finishing table, designed to handle continuous, high-
speed production on the most demanding materials. Esko has more than 60 installations of Kongsberg tables all over South Asia.
i-cut Suite software
Through Esko’s i-cut Suite software and Kongsberg digital finishing tables, visitors will be shown how to become more productive in their own business. Esko’s i-cut Suite is a solution for streamlining the sign and display workflow and is a collection of pre-production software targeted specifically at large format digital printers and users of digital finishing systems. It eliminates errors, saves time and reduces waste. The different
modules of i-cut Suite provide optimal efficiency and productivity, regardless of the type, source and variety of the incoming job information.
Leadership through innovation
“Esko maintains its market and technology leadership through persistent product development and enhancements. In a world with rapid technology and trend changes it’s important to invest in equipment that offers flexibility to cover future needs. With its complete software and hardware portfolio, Esko creates a safe business climate to let customers take on
more profitable jobs,” concludes Rao.
