Hyderabad-based Sphoorthi Printers, known for its high-quality print solutions, has recently invested in a new Komori Lithrone GL429. This strategic move aims to double its production capacity, catering to the growing demands of commercial and publishing clients.
Reflecting on the company’s journey, N Narayana Rao, managing director of Sphoorthi Printers, shares how he overcame significant challenges over the past 30 years. “In the beginning, we were simply a typesetting firm engaging in DTP jobs and graphic designing. Our major breakthrough came in 2012 when we invested in a pre-owned 4-color Komori Lithrone 426 and became a commercial printer.”
Expanding rapidly, Sphoorthi Printers installed a Screen CtP system within six months of launching its printing services, followed by another 4-color pre-owned Komori press within the next six months.
“We have continuously upgraded our pre-press and printing infrastructures. Our Screen CtP system was upgraded to TechNova’s Elite thermal digital plate and then to the PlateRite 8600 MII-S thermal CtP platesetter,” Rao says.
Narrating how quality and consistency are maintained at Sphoorthi Printers, Rao affirms, “From graphic design to proofing and final printing, we maintain the highest quality standards. Our newly installed Komori Lithrone GL429 is the vanguard, which is instrumental in ticking all the boxes of our sheet requirements.”
This latest addition is the second new Komori press at Sphoorthi Printers, following the Lithrone GL437 that was installed two and a half years ago. “Having worked with pre-owned models in the past, we appreciate the speed, precision and shorter make-ready times of the new presses, significantly boosting our productivity,” Rao explains.
“With the new Lithrone GL429, we plan to double its production, meeting increasing demand from our clients in the commercial and publishing sectors. Packed with advanced functions in optimal form, the Lithrone GL429 operates at a maximum speed of 16,500 sph and accommodates sheet sizes ranging from 257 x 364 mm (minimum) to 520 x 740 mm (maximum), with thicknesses from 0.04 mm to 0.6 mm,” he added.
Operating from a 3,000 square feet facility with a team of 40 skilled professionals, Sphoorthi Printers delivers a wide range of commercial print products, including marketing collaterals, brochures, business cards, fliers and catalogs, along with services tailored for the publishing industry.
“We are happy with our long-standing partnerships with clients who trust our products and services,” Rao shares, “Their continued support motivates us to push boundaries and deliver the best.”
It’s great to see regional players like Sphoorthi Printers stepping up capacity with advanced equipment. It’ll be interesting to see how this investment impacts their turnaround times and service range in the competitive commercial print space.