Kaveri Print Process, a book printer based in Noida, has been upgrading its machine portfolio that has complete lines of pre-press, press, and post-press machines and equipment. In the latest upgrade, the company has invested in a brand new Komori Lithrone G37 (25”x37”) sheetfed offset press bought from Komori India.
“We have had good experience of Komori technology’s value and quality earlier as our machine portfolio was expanded with an Enthrone 429 in 2013. Our latest investment in the brand new 4-color Lithrone G37 has opened up a new chapter in book printing for us to engage in high quality and faster production,” says Atul Goel, managing director, Kaveri Print Process.
According to Goel, Kaveri Print Process works with around 15 leading book publishers. “We predominantly produce spiral and softbound books, and a few hardbound copies. In terms of volume, we deliver around 15 tons on a daily basis, which means a minimum of 45,000 centre-stitched and paperback books. Now, we have to increase it with our team’s commitment and constant investments in new machines like the Lithrone G37,” he says.
Atul Goel’s sons Ankit Goel and Raghav Goel helps him in the business. Ankit, who has been in the business over the last 14 years, says several changes have taken place at Kaveri Print Process since his entry. “A lot of new machines and equipment comprising CtPs, cutting machines, and a folding machine worth Rs 13 crore have been added to our portfolio over the last three years. As a result, we have received CAGR of around 15-16%.”
In addition to Komori, Kaveri Print Process’ current machine portfolio consists of two TechNova VioStar CtP machines, two 8-color Heidelberg SM-102 presses, a 5-color SM-74 with coater, and others.
“We are now exploring the capacity of our new Lithrone G37 with which we print around 75% of books. With faster makeready time, this Komori press is highly versatile to handle wide range of substrates such as art paper for production of colorful children books,” Ankit says.
On choosing the Lithrone G37, Raghav says ‘Komori’ is sought after by book printers. “We are eager to enhance our current daily production volume of 15 tons to 22 tons with the flexibility and efficiency of Lithrone G37.” A BBA graduate from Amity University, Raghav plays a pivotal role in grabbing a handful of public tenders that include the printing of New India Samachar, a fortnightly magazine published by the government of India.
Raghav says the book printing industry is quite challenging with full of hurdles but at the same time interesting . “When Kindle was launched and Covid-19 hit the market, people believed the era of physical books was over. But we call it ‘a blessing in disguise’ when academic fraternity realized the fact that actual classes are perceived only through physical classrooms with printed books,” he asserts.
About the company’s plans, Raghav said, “We are eager to upgrade our machine portfolio with the latest technologies to play around quality, innovation, and efficiency in book printing. Our next-step plan is to upgrade the book bindery and gathering division with one more new cutting machine to be added to the existing line of four cutters.”
