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The Indian newspaper industry, which has thus far been a major exception to the overall decline of newspapers around the world, is nevertheless undergoing steady transformation. There are many daily news organizations that have been spending

The packaging and labels segment is one of the major drivers for the Indian printing industry. The print media also continues to grow at a healthy pace with growth trends significantly over the world averages. In print

The Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) received more than one hundred confirmed bookings of space for participation in the forthcoming

The Heidelberg Packaging Days opened on the evening of 7 November, at the iconic glass-and-steel Print Media Academy building in the city with CEO Rainer Hundsdorfer welcoming the assembled printers

Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta. Gauri Lankesh, India. Javier Valdez, Mexico. Three journalists who likely never met each other yet who shared brief moments in the headlines in the last five

One of India’s leading media concerns, Amar Ujala Publications, has been busy getting its printing plants ready for the future. The last year has seen Amar Ujala Publications investing in at least ten

At the upcoming show Pamex, Monotech Systems plans to display Scodix Ultra Pro with Foil. The event is scheduled from 18-21 December in Mumbai. The Scodix Ultra Pro is the industry’s most versatile digital 

Fujifilm India recently launched its super-wide UV printer, Uvistar Hybrid 320, foraying into wide-format printer portfolio. The official launch was held at the company’s state-of-the-art demo

Sagar Detroja and Sunil Patel started their first company, Shree Balaji Imaging, in June 2016. The same month, they decided to start another firm under the name Shivranjani Imaging. Operating in the textile and printing 

Earlier this year, Saudi-based Al Madina Printing & Publishing Co. started using automation systems installed by Q.I. Press Controls - Engineering Automation Electronics (QIPC - EAE). Its printing plant, located in Jeddah, placed an order for a Performance Package

Electronics For Imaging has announced the availability of a new EFIT Fiery digital front end (DFE) for the Xerox iGen 5 Press. The Xerox EX-P 5 Print Server Powered by Fiery first made its debut at PRINT 17.

The debut of the combined trade fairs IPAP Printing & Packaging Expo—powered by drupa and pacprocess Tehran, as part of the interpack alliance—has markedly exceeded both exhibitors’ and

The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) has in a statement by its president Akila Urandkar strongly objected to the Rajasthan government’s proposed Bill that seeks

Narosa Publishing House was founded by the current managing director, Narendra Kumar Mehra in 1977. He is also the current president of FIP (Federation of Indian Publishers). Today, the company has grown into a

At the WAN-IFRA World Publishing Expo in Berlin, Fujifilm announced the launch of three new products in its Superia range which have been especially designed for newspaper printers.

Delhi-based Digital Navigation is a fast-growing company that offers software solutions to media houses across all platforms—broadcast, print and digital. It develops a wide range of software for efficient newsroom automation.

At a time when trust in traditional media is perhaps at an all-time low, ironically, it is the crucial factor underpinning radical change and future success in the news industry, according to the just-published

The IFRA World Publishing Expo and Digital Content Expo (DCX) kicked off on 10 October 2017 with a convincing optimistic tone in the day’s opening keynotes and the announcement of the

Pratham Technologies Pvt Ltd. the leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical leaflet folding machine recently dispatched its 12 fold paper folding machine with accessories to

With 181 exhibitors, the well-established IFRA World Publishing Expo begins tomorrow, for the first time together with the new DCX Digital Content Expo. The spectrum covered by

The printing market will see a rise in jobs in the coming days as major regular printers gear up to ensure they meet deadlines before the festival starts. On account of Diwali, one

During the IFRA World Publishing Expo and DCX Digital Content Expo from 10 to 12 October 2017 in Berlin, leading news brands from across the globe will join the World Association of Newspapers

Wenli is a China-based company which offers high-quality printing solutions to varied industry segments. The company has been operating in India for over a decade now.

Vashi Electricals, one of the India’s largest channel partners, has launched an eCommerce portal under its flagship brand name, www.vashielecticals.com, for its consumers and businesses to shop on the web.

Kolkata-based Nextgen Printers has ordered a brand new Manroland Sheetfed Roland 500 series 6-color plus coater with in-line foiler for its Sikkim plant. Essentially, this means that the company now has an

ppi Media will present their latest digital services at the DCX Digital Content Expo, which takes place from 10-12 October in Berlin together with the IFRA World Publishing Expo.

At the 450 and 850 setters, exposure speed can be configured individually on the basis of high-performance diode modules, enabling plate throughput rates to be more than doubled. Modular design enables basic models to be upgraded to 4- or 8-page format, for example with Single Cassette Automation (SCA, upto 100 plates) or fully automatic Multi-Cassette Automation (MCA, upto 500 plates). The UV-Setters expose UV sensitive plates for all types of printing presses, and are fitted with an integrated punch. Alternatively, it is possible to work with 3-point plate alignment.

The exposure units of the 450 and 850 are based on basysPrint’s DSI³ technology with high-performance diode modules. Unlike other CtP systems, it uses modules which combine the light output of several diodes installed separately from the exposure head. A compensator bundles the energy and delivers it via fiber optics to the DMD. It is normally not necessary to replace DSI³ modules over the whole service life of the platesetter. A constant light output level is maintained within the modules by way of their APC (Automatic Power Control) circuitry. The DSI³ systems are characterised by a high degree of stability, even without further calibration. Upon request, UV setters can be supplied in traditional lamp versions, above all as an option for companies with a very low plate consumption or for newcomers to the world of CtP.

“The basysPrint systems combine the benefits of CtP with the unique process and economic advantages of the conventional UV plate technology.” said Punch Graphix CEO Wim Deblauwe, “Thanks to their modular concept, the new UV-Setters 450 and 850 can be tailored precisely to individual requirements. Hence, they are also the ideal digital exposure system for high-end users. The systems implement the manifold strengths of both newspaper automation solutions and basysPrint’s proven DSI³ exposure technology, ensuring unrivalled stability and cost efficiency in production.”

Being designed with a flatbed, all versions of the UV-Setters 450 and 850 are able to expose plates of different formats simultaneously. Thanks to the 1-bit TIFF interface, users can freely choose whether to integrate a UV-Setter into an existing workflow system, or to install a dedicated overall solution tailored specifically to individual production requirements. The systems presented at drupa are available with immediate effect through the worldwide network of Punch Graphix dealers.

The company’s large format UV-Setter Series 11, 15 and 16, capable of handling plates up to 1,560 x 3,170 mm, have been enhanced with MCA automation modules as well, allowing for unattended and uninterrupted plate handling. The modules comprise four separate cassettes to facilitate fast loading and unloading of different plate formats. The system can store up to 320 single plates (format up to 1,560 x 3,170 mm, thickness 0.4 mm) or up to 800 dual-loaded plates (two plates in 8-page format, thickness 0.3 mm) as the basis for continuous unattended operation. MCA selects the appropriate plate format for the job in hand, removes the slip paper and transports the plates to the exposure unit. The operator can specify the use of 3-point alignment and/or an integrated punch, which provides for fast, reliable and register-accurate customer-specific punching before exposure. The automation modules MCA or SCA can be retrofitted on site to permit upgrading of existing systems.

Preliminary results for the first quarter
The difficult underlying conditions have also affected the preliminary results for the first quarter of the 2008/2009 financial year (April 1 to June 30). Preliminary sales achieved by Heidelberg in the first quarter amounted to between 640 and 660 million Euro (previous year: 742 million Euro). As already announced, the fall-off in sales compared to the previous year coupled with higher costs will produce a negative quarterly result for Heidelberg. Based on preliminary calculations, the operating result will be minus 35 to minus 40 million Euro. Due to the purchase of Hi-Tech Coatings, the cost of drupa and lower sales, the free cash flow will be clearly below the previous year\'s level at minus 200 to minus 220 million Euro (previous year: minus 81 million Euro).

Incoming orders received at drupa exceed expectations
The news on preliminary incoming orders for the first quarter is more positive. Heidelberg received orders amounting to between 1.1 and 1.15 billion Euro (previous year: 934 million Euro). This is satisfactory in the context of the leading industry trade show drupa, which made a major contribution to this good order intake. Heidelberg successfully established itself on the packaging printing market and as a full-service provider, including consumables, at drupa. There was also a huge amount of interest in the launch of the new very large format. Most of the contracts concluded at the trade show will be reflected in the sales figures for the second and third quarters.

Based on the orders placed at drupa, Heidelberg predicts that sales and the results for the second and third quarters of 2008/2009 will be up on the first quarter.

For the 2008/2009 financial year as a whole the company does not expect to match the previous year\'s sales and operating result.

Due to the uncertain economic situation worldwide and the volatile market environment, it will not be possible to provide a reliable forecast of the key figures for the 2008/2009 financial year as a whole until later in the year. This outlook will be published no later than with the half-yearly results at the beginning of November

Comprehensive package of measures with four key components
The Management Board confirms the growth strategy that has been embarked upon, which focuses on packaging printing and services for the print media industry. Any reduction in manufacturing capacity over the coming months will not extend beyond the flexibility agreements entered into.

In order to counter rising costs, the Heidelberg Management Board has prepared a comprehensive package of cost-cutting measures to be implemented with immediate effect. The package\'s four main focal points are reducing R&D expenditures, restructuring postpress packaging activities, significantly increasing the proportion of purchases made outside the euro zone, strengthening international production sites, and achieving a substantial reduction in structural costs.

Overall, these measures are intended to result in savings of around 100 million Euro by financial year 2010/2011. The aim is to achieve a large proportion of this - 75 million Euro - within the next 18 months. This package of measures will initially increase costs to the tune of a further about 70 million Euro in the current financial year 2008/2009 and another 30 million Euro until financial year 2010/2011.

"In addition to the drupa trade show, which can be deemed satisfactory overall, we have also been putting a great deal of work into our medium- to long-term strategy. This has made it clear that the all in all increasing costs call for a further significant adjustment to our cost structures. The package of measures adopted takes into account all key areas,\" says Heidelberg CEO Bernhard Schreier, stressing the urgency of the measures.

Reducing R&D expenditure
Heidelberg will be making immediate changes to its R&D strategy. Improving efficiency and pooling development activities should result in short term savings of at least 25 million Euro. This will lower R&D expenditures from their current level by a good ten percent. Consolidating R&D locations will also help cut costs. In the medium term, R&D expenditures are to be cut to less than five percent of total sales.

Restructuring postpress packaging activities
Over the next three years, Heidelberg will be restructuring its postpress packaging business. In the entire Postpress sector the operating result is to be increased by 20 million Euro until 2010/2011. This is to be achieved by consolidating production capacities, transferring certain operations to Slovakia, and restructuring R&D activities within this product area. The packaging market segment - and expanding services and consumables activities - still represents a growth driver on a struggling market. Unlocking this potential should further reduce the cyclicity of the Heidelberg business model while also boosting sales and results.

Increasing purchasing and production outside the euro zone
Intensifying purchasing activities outside the euro zone and expanding production in other countries will have positive effects. Overall, the purchasing volume outside the euro area is to be increased from the current level of around 40 million Euro to almost 200 million Euro in financial year 2010/2011. Heidelberg will also continue to push ahead with production in other countries. The plants in China and Slovakia are to be expanded, and it is also intended to transfer production of a small-format press to the site in the U.S., which has the largest sales market for this product. Overall, these measures will result in cost savings of around 15 million Euro.

Lowering structural costs
In addition, Heidelberg is planning to cut structural costs. Over the next 24 months, the company intends to save indirect costs of 40 million Euro, around ten million Euro of this in the current financial year.

The entire package of cost-cutting measures will also impact on the Heidelberg Group's workforce. Honoring the agreement on safeguarding the future, which runs until 2012, and subject to meetings with employee representatives, around 500 jobs are to be shed worldwide by the end of financial year 2010/2011. As of March 31, 2008, the Heidelberg Group employed 19,596 staff worldwide.

Additional details on the company can be found at www.heidelberg.com.

The chairman and managing director of the Express Group, Viveck Goenka, has been unanimously elected chairman of the Press Trust of India (PTI) by the board of directors of the

At the Media Expo 2017, Colorjet launched its first machine in the series of Vulcan UV printing machines. Observing the demand in the market, Colorjet

Xaar Plc., a leader in industrial inkjet technology, presented its range of premium inkjet printheads and products, and announced its new strategy for the Indian market.

The demand for standard newsprint is rising and the powerful and responsible journey of newspapers around the globe is seen declining. Nevertheless, print remains one of the most trusted product.

The 2017 edition of the Middle East Packaging Summit kicked of on 18 September at the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers in Dubai. The leading packaging

As part of the Koenig & Bauer 200th anniversary celebrations at Wurzburg, one was privileged to look into the often mysterious science of bank note currency printing.

With almost 700 guests from all over the world, Koenig & Bauer celebrated its 200th anniversary in the Vogel Convention Center (VCC) on 21 September. Many of the

India is among the fast-growing printing ink markets globally spurred by the rapid expansion of the domestic print market. Backed by a robust demand from key end user segments such as package

PRINT CHINA 2019 Press Conference was held in Rm. S401d, McCormick Place on 12 September 2017 during PRINT 17 in Chicago.

Poddar Global is among the largest importers of newsprint in India with a substantial warehousing space to store the tons of newsprint that it imports. The company was launched by the Late Ram Karan Poddar

The Indian print industry is highly unorganized and businesses are mostly family   owned. Due to the fragmented nature of the industry, it lacks the scale to optimize the

Although India is one of the few countries where newspaper circulation continues to show signs of growth, especially in the regional language segment, the