In a press release datelined Würzburg, 13 July 2024, Koenig & Bauer has announced that Match Graphics has become its first RotaJET customer in Asia, with a comprehensive sales and service contract starting in December 2024. Family-owned Match Graphics, the largest supplier of printed décor paper in India, has invested in K&B’s high-volume digital printing press to open up new application and personalization possibilities in addition to its traditional gravure décor and laminate printing business. Located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Match Graphics is a market leader in the manufacture, supply and export of décor papers for the laminate and panel industry in India. The company has created a niche product segment based on technological advancements, exceptional quality and an unmatched product range.
The final decision for the RotaJET was made in close cooperation with the local representative of K&B in India, Indo Polygraph Machinery. In addition to the machine sale, the agreeement also includes a comprehensive service contract whereby Match Graphics will receive 24/7 remote technical and service support throughout the year.
Match Graphics has consistently evolved with innovations helping to reshape industry thinking. At present, Match Graphics has four brands – Natural Décor, Vogue, LINO and ECO-MG that comprise a production up to 2,000 metric tons per month, including printed decorative papers ranging from 55 GSM to 80 GSM in a size bracket of 1250 mm and 1850 mm. The company has display centers in Ahmedabad and Delhi.
The directors of Match Graphics are Aman, Anand and Dhruv Agrawal. On the occasion of the announcement of the signing, Aman Agrawal said, “We are beginning a new era in the ever-growing décor paper industry. With this investment in Koenig & Bauer’s market leading RotaJET digital technology, we see endless possibilities. We are moving ahead in the industry with our superior quality of product and a revolutionary production press that is healthy for the environment. We take pride in being a technology advanced manufacturer that, time and time again, has set precedents in the industry. We supply beautiful and modern décor papers that can compete internationally on the basis of quality design, aesthetics, price and customization options.”
Christoph Müller, member of the Executive Board of Koenig & Bauer, said, “The RotaJET technology is going to transform the business of Match Graphics, with shorter runs, highest quality production and endless possibilities for personalisation and digital printing in addition to the gravure business. This is a blueprint for future sales, which incorporates a comprehensive service and technical support contract. This will ensure that, in the event of any issues, they can be fixed immediately, especially as any parts will be on site.”
