A leading book printer based in Noida, Kaveri Print Process has constantly been upgrading its facility’s machine portfolio that boasts complete lines of pre-press, press, and post-press machines and equipment. In the latest upgrade, the company has invested in a brand new Komori Lithrone G37 (25 x 37 inches) sheetfed offset press bought from Komori India.
“We have had good experience of Komori technology’s value and quality earlier as our machine portfolio was expanded with an Enthrone 429 in 2013. Since then we are smitten by Komori and our latest investment in the brand new 4-color Lithrone G37 has opened up a new chapter in book printing for us to engage in high quality and faster production,” says Atul Goel, managing director, Kaveri Print Process.
According to Atul Goel, Kaveri Print Process works with around 15 leading book publishers. “We predominantly produce spiral and softbound books, and a few hardbound copies. In terms of volume, we deliver around 15 tonnes daily, which means a minimum of 45,000 centre-stitched and paperback books. Now, we have to increase it with our team’s commitment and constant investments in new machines like the Lithrone G37,” he mentions.
Atul Goel is joined by his sons, Ankit Goel and Raghav Goel, in the business. Ankit Goel, who has been in the business over the last 14 years, says several changes have taken place at Kaveri Print Process since his entry. “A lot of new machines and equipment comprising CtPs, cutting machines, and a folding machine worth Rs 13 crore have been added to our portfolio over the last three years. As a result, we have received CAGR of around 15-16%.”
In addition to Komori, Kaveri Print Process’ current machine portfolio consists of two TechNova VioStar CtP machines, two 8-color Heidelberg SM-102 presses, a 5-color SM-74 with coater, and others. “We are now exploring the capacity of our new Lithrone G37 with which we print around 75% of books. With faster makeready time, this Komori press is highly versatile to handle wide range of substrates such as art paper for the production of colorful children’s books,” says Ankit Goel.
On choosing the Lithrone G37, Raghav Goel mentions that Komori has become a hallmark of every book printer around. He emphasizes, “We are eager to boost our current daily production volume of 15 tonnes to 22 tonnes with the flexibility and efficiency of Komori Lithrone G37.” A BBA graduate from Amity University, Raghav plays a pivotal role in grabbing a handful of public tenders that include the printing of New India Samachar, a fortnightly magazine published by the Government of India.
Raghav further mentions that the book printing industry is quite challenging with full of hurdles but interesting at last. “When Kindle was launched and COVID-19 hit the market, people believed that the era of physical books was over. But we call it a blessing in disguise when academic fraternity realized the fact that actual classes are perceived only through physical classrooms with printed books,” he asserts.
About the company’s next-step plan, Raghav informs, “We are eager to upgrade our machine portfolio with the latest technologies to play around quality, innovation, and efficiency in book printing. Our next-step plan is to upgrade the book bindery and gathering division with one more new cutting machine to be added to the existing line of four cutters.”
