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Print Optimization and Colour Management for Flexible Packaging Attracts Lively Discussion At

International Packaging Conclave 2017

InternationalPACKAGING

CONCLAVE2017

29FRIDAY

JULY

InternationalPACKAGING

CONCLAVE2017

Print Optimization and Color Management

for Flexible Packaging

150+ 20+ 3 1Delegates Speakers Panel Discussions Interactive Conclave

29FRIDAY

JULY

In the key note address, Amit Ray discussed consumer behaviour, importance of branding, brand protection, existing and emerging print processes, sustainability, productivity, cost competitiveness, and importance of colour management. It was a wide ranging and in depth presentation.

Keynote Address

Brand Management of the future and evolution of Flexible Packaging and Printing

Amit Ray, Executive Director, Uflex Ltd.

Hiro Fukui San is currently associated with Itochu

India. He has graduated from Sophia University,

Tokyo. He is associated with ITOCHU

Corporation Pulp & Paper Department. He has

lived in Tapei, Singapore, Hongkong and New

York. He mentioned about many problems being

faced by Unicharm India in maintaining brand

Session 1: Chairman

Hiroyuki FukuiUnicharm India Ltd.(Mamy Poko Pants)

Ajay Rajvanshi described an excellent model that Nestle has adopted successfully for colour management.

Session 1: Panelists

Ajay Rajvanshi Nestle India Ltd.

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Pre Press, Colour Management, Work Flow

Hiroyuki FukuiUnicharm India Ltd. (Mamy Poko Pants)


Jason ZhaoRegional Technical Manager - Asia PacificDuPont Advanced Printing

Hemant DesaiGeneral Manager (Operation & Sales)QuadTech Inc. India

H S ArunBusiness Development Manager - SoftwareEsko‐Graphics India (P) Ltd.

Vidhu Gautam Regional Business Manager &Business Development-Emerging GeographiesKodak Singapore Pte Ltd.

Jason Zhao explained the benefits of new dot shapes in flexo plates in maintaining image integrity and the way to achieving consistency in flexo printing.


Hemant Desai spoke about the need for each brand owner and converter which is to assess the current status and then map out the journey, first offline and then online.


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H. S. Arun from Esko Graphics gave a clear roadmap to successful implementation of colour management based on his actual experience.


Vidhu Gautam explained the new technologies in flexo plate making and printing which makes high quality image reproduction possible.

Vidhu Gautam Regional Business Manager &Business Development -Emerging GeographiesKodak Singapore Pte Ltd.

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Session 2: Chairman

Nalawade emphasised on the need for discipline to ensure proper colour management. The message was clear that temporary changes will not work.

Vinay NalawadeDirector- Packaging Business Parakh Agro Industries Ltd.

Tristan Zeiger explained about the new gravure printing machine with on board ink kitchen, online colour measurement and real time station wise ink remixing to ensure faithful colour reproduction at all times. These are frontier technologies towards zero defect and such installations will soon be a reality in India.

Tristan ZesigerTechnical Sales ManagerWindmöller and Hölscher


Session 2:

Panelists:

Implementation of ColourManagement in Print

Chairman:Vinay NalawadeDirector - Packaging Business Parakh Agro Industries Ltd.


Dr. Gary MortHead of TechnologySiegwerk India (P) Ltd.

Felix A. K. PintoRegional ManagerX-Rite India (P) Ltd.

Vineeth ViswanathanBusiness Head – APAC & EuropeTrigon Digital Solutions

Jignesh HirparaOwner & Director- TechnicalJayshri Propack (P) Ltd.

Dr. Gary Mort from Siegwerk India spoke about colour theory and further explained about the role of inks in achieving the desired colours.


Felix Pinto explained about Pantone Live which allows viewing of the colour on the chosen substrate by simply downloading from the cloud. Communication of colour throughout the supply chain becomes simple. Measurement ensures achievement of the desired colours.


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Vineet Viswanathan stated that brand managers need printed mock up samples on the chosen substrate and hence new proofing techniques on the chosen substrate will continue.


Jignesh Hirpara gave a deep insight into an investor's viewpoint. He stated unequivocally that flexo printing has lower cost compared to gravure printing due to lower ink GSM and higher machine productivity.


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Naresh Khanna chaired the third panel discussion and emphasised the need for training personnel in colour management. A constant flow of trained people will reduce dependence on a few operators. He also mentioned regarding spectral colour measurement and the G7 system which simplifies colour management.

Naresh KhannaEditor, Indian Printer & Publisher & Packaging South Asia

Session 3: Chairman


Anuj Prasad stressed on the need for converters to interact closely with designers so that designers understand process limitations and prepare designs accordingly. This should enormously reduce the development lead time.

Anuj PrasadFounder & CEODesmania Design

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Panelists:

Design, Colour and Print Innovation

Chairman:Naresh KhannaEditor, Indian Printer & Publisher & Packaging South Asia


Dr. Akshay JoshiProfessor, P. V. Gs College of Engineering &Technology, Pune

Aditya PangikalDirector- OperationsSchawk India (P) Ltd.

Manoj BishtGM- ProductionPaharpur - 3P

Kiran PrayagiColour ConsultantPrinting and Packaging Industry

Professor Akshay Joshi dwelt on the crucial need for root cause analysis and design of experiments to correct identify the cause of a printing defect. He presented a case study where the DOE had used the powerful ANOVA technique to identify the root causes of mottling in a gravure printing job. Such techniques must be used for print optimisation.


Aditya Pangikal emphasised on the need for close coordination and understanding of the workflow by all supply chain partners.


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Manoj Bisht explained how to implement proper colour management on the shop floor and how the process begins and ends with the customer. To understand the brand owner’s need and keeping the same in mind at all stages is the key to success.


Kiran Prayagi then explained in detail the meaning of colour, various underlying parameters, dangers of taking the claims of supplies at face value, constant need for measuring colour at all stages of the workflow, direction of technology and the training programmes available, both off site and in site.


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Deepak Manchanda in his closing address, dwelt on understanding the consumer, the role of brands, pack visualisation and success on the shelf, the role of innovation, the excitement of personalisation, special effects and the importance of colour and print in a scenario where more and more buying happens through impulse.

Deepak ManchandaAssociate DirectorFirstouch Solutions

Suhas Kulkarni is passionate about colour management. He believes it requires a rainbow of people and equipment working as a team to successfully deliver colour management. The process is similar to a harmonious orchestra playing beautiful music. He also believes skill development is the key to success and is willing to work with industry partners to create a forum for colour management and training people.

Suhas KulkarniManaging DirectorWindmöller and Hölscher India (P) Ltd.

Closing Session Speakers:Closing Session Speakers:Brand Owners Expectations from Packaging Designers and Converters

Deepak ManchandaAssociate DirectorFirstouch Solutions

Implementation of Colour - The Way Forward

Suhas KulkarniManaging DirectorWindmöller and Hölscher India (P) Ltd.

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