With the demand levels steadily increasing at
their end and to help support its growth plans, Zodiac Reprographics has
selected the latest in-line narrow web flexo printing technology - the P3 Mark
Andy Performance Series to enhance the ability of its operations. A 6-crore turnover company, the Hyderabad-based label specialist, Zodiac
Reprographics recently got the P3 Mark Andy Performance Series press installed
in the company’s Hyderabad facility and has already started production at full
throttle.
Designed with the latest advancements in ink
technologies, color, register, and impression controls; the 10 inch - 8 Color dual servo platform machine is
capable of high quality combination printing effects such as cold foil, rotary
screen, chilled UV curing as well as converting options; and incorporates
several other features proprietary to Mark Andy Performance Series Press.
“We purchased the performance series from Mark Andy because of
its innovative print platform. We anticipate that our customers will benefit
from the P3 machine’s consistently high print quality,” said Ajaydeep Singh who
has been heading the production for Zodiac for last decade and half. “With the addition of
the P3 Performance series press, we are sure to continue to meet our customers'
expectations and perhaps give them more than they can ask for. The press is
also highly efficient and minimal additional operator training is required due
to its simple design," he added.
Firmly entrenched in the Liquor labels and
FMCG segment, the new Performance Series press line investment at Zodiac
Reprographics establishes a new benchmark for performance in the narrow web
industry with its extremely low waste, very rapid changeovers, unmatched print
quality and stability on a wide range of materials and exceptional operator
ease of use.
The Performance Series P3 features the same
unique printing platform as the other models in the Performance Series lineup,
delivering the fastest set-ups and changeovers and shorter web paths. This
cost-efficient model provides immediate registration settings, instinctive
operator functionality and the exclusive Load & Lock inking system. The P3
is driven by a precision engineered direct drive train and is designed
specifically for conventional label production.
“In today’s market it is important to be able
to offer customers as many options as possible so we need to be capable in
order to be in business for tomorrow. Naturally, we wanted the best machine
available that could drive our performance for several years to come,” said Jaideep, Singh, who looks after the sales and
finance part of the company. “We looked at every press on the market, and in the end
chose the Mark Andy P3 performance series flexo machine based on their
outstanding performance for fast make-readies, low waste, and print quality.
Thanks to the FIG team that helped us meet our technical and commercial needs,
making the decision an easy one,” continued Jaideep.
"In the Indian label converting
industry, converters are always searching for ways to improve their
productivity, reduce waste and streamline their workflow. Same was the case
with Zodiac. We introduced them to the Performance series and our technical
team carefully guided them in the process,” stated Gourav Roy, Managing
Director, Flexo Image Graphics the Indian arm of Mark Andy Inc. “This is also
the first P3 in India," Continued Gourav.
With the investment in this new P3 press, Zodiac is all poised
for growth, not only in the liquor industry
but also catering to a whole gamut of FMCG clients which the company has
developed over the years. “We worked with FIG on our requirements and they were of great
support, especially because we regard this press as exactly the right fit for
our current and future goals. We have made a calculated risk purchasing the
first P3 Performance Series flexo label press in India, but in our opinion,
it’s a risk well worth taking,” added Ajaydeep.
“Paying great attention to our customers needs,
providing efficient and qualified professional assistance, as well as assuring reliable
and prompt service at every stage - from installation to machine commissioning are
part of FIG and Mark Andy’s policies,” summed up I.M Shelvam, CSD Director,
FIG.
