HP and Redington India have inaugurated a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Chennai to accelerate the adoption of digital printing technologies and support the evolving needs of India’s print industry.
The 20,000 square feet facility will function as a hub for live technology demonstrations, professional training, process optimization and consulting services, allowing customers to explore the full capabilities of HP Indigo digital printing solutions.
The center will also conduct programmes aimed at helping brands and print buyers better utilise digital printing to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
The facility was inaugurated by Arnon Goldman, general manager, Industrial Print GTM, Asia Pacific and Japan, HP Inc, Pawan Chauhan, country business manager, HP Industrial and Inkjet Business Solutions, HP India, along with VS Hariharan, Group CEO, Redington and Ramesh KS, vice president – Digital Printing Group, Redington, in the presence of customers, industry leaders, associations and solution partners.
Pawan Chauhan said, “The launch of the Centre of Excellence reflects our long-term commitment to the Indian digital printing ecosystem and our focus on building skills for the future of work and driving innovation. It is also a moment to celebrate 21 years of trust and collaboration between HP and Redington. Together with Redington, we are creating a platform that empowers Indian print buyers and businesses to adopt new technologies, explore innovative applications, and grow their businesses.”
Arnon Goldman said, “India is at a remarkable moment in its digital journey, with a rapidly growing economy and increasing demand for high-quality, personalized print. This has presented an opportune moment to inaugurate the Centre of Excellence, providing our customers with end-to-end solutions under one dedicated roof and supporting them in strengthening their capabilities in this dynamic market.”
Highlighting the broader manufacturing opportunity, VS Hariharan said, “The future of manufacturing will be built upon flexible, digital-first platforms. As customer expectations evolve, this COE initiative positions Redington to deepen engagement with customers, expand solution-led revenues, and accelerate the adoption of advance digital printing technologies, including HP Indigo and HP Industrial 3D Printing solutions. The Center of Excellence unlocks access to world-class HP Indigo and HP Industrial 3D printing platforms, while strengthening OEM-led innovation and ecosystem partnerships—reinforcing our role as a growth enabler across the manufacturing and printing industry.”
Ramesh KS added, “The Center of Excellence is designed as a hands-on, experience-led platform where customers can clearly experience the real-world impact of advanced digital printing and industrial 3D printing solutions. The facility brings together industry-leading solutions, complemented by AI-enabled workflows, creative design capabilities, and new application development”.
The technology showcase at the centre includes live demonstrations of the HP Indigo 18K B2-format digital press and the HP Indigo 7K A3-format press. The Indigo 7K will be fully operational for demonstrations and training, enabling print service providers to experience digital production workflows suited for short runs, customised jobs and high-value applications. Meanwhile, the Indigo 18K demonstrates how commercial printers can scale digital production with faster makereadies and manage diverse applications more efficiently.
The centre also houses finishing equipment along with prepress, post-press and web-to-print solutions serving commercial print, photo, publishing and labels and packaging segments, highlighting the versatility and quality achievable through HP Indigo digital printing technology.
