Wintek Flexo Prints, a leading Indian label
printer and converter has achieved the HD Certification from Esko by upgrading
its flexo equipment, software and processes to makes plates of higher quality
for more consistent print than the standard digital flexo plates that it made
earlier. Hoshi Deboo, President, Esko Asia Pacific conferred the HD
Certification to the leading Indian label printer Wintek Flexo Prints in
Bangalore on September 28, 2012. Hoshi Deboo highlighted “Wintek is a valued
partner which is always interested in upgrading to meet the tough quality
expectations of their global customers and we are delighted to provide Wintek,
Esko’s innovative solutions to meet the best in class global requirements”
On this occasion, Gururaj Ballarwad, managing
partner Wintek said, “Meeting the demand for high quality labels was
challenging in an industry where print buyers (CPC/FMCG) are informed about what
to expect in a market that is globalised. HD Flexo from Esko came in very handy
to Wintek as a natural progression to the investments made in prepress few
years back. We have seen enormous improvement in the quality of labels and most
importantly achieved consistent production. Esko has been our trusted prepress
partner as they connect with the needs of a printer and have the solutions to
overcome the limitations in flexo printing.”
HD Flexo by Esko combines 4000 dpi HD optics
with unique printing screening technologies to achieve sharper and more
accurate imaging on CDI imaging devices. The high-resolution optics deliver
sharper imaging of text and lines and more clearly defined, better shaped
screen dots. The higher resolution imaging on the CDI creates a textured
surface on the plate, improving ink lay-down and increasing ink density on the
final print. The result is improved image richness and contrast especially
helpful for reproduction with white underprints and for Pantone colors.
Wintek Labels is a long time Esko customer
with an Esko CDI 2530 with in-line UV curing and workflow software consisting
of DeskPack, Flexotools, Plato, FlexRip that will be upgraded to Esko’s Suite
12 shown at drupa. Wintek has in addition, upgraded their DuPont flexo plate
solvent processor to DuPont’s Thermal Fast processor.
Wintek Flexo Prints, a leading Indian label
printer started as a pre-press house and later diversified to label printing
under the direction of partners Gururaj Ballarwad and K M Shahul Hameed paid dividends.
Continuous investment in the latest state of the art technology has made Wintek
one of the best known names in label printing and converitng in South India.
The company has won numerous awards for excellence not only in India but also
at the global level. In 2011, the company was acquired by Hyderabad based ITW
Signode.
