Lucknow’s New Select Graphix opts RICOH Pro C9500 to strengthen in digital landscape
An offset printer by virtue of its old activities, but Lucknow-based New Select Graphix has now strategically strengthened its stance in the digital printing landscape to grab some new business with the purchase of an all-new RICOH Pro C9500 from Monotech Systems Limited, a leading machine manufacturer and one-stop solution provider for the printing and packaging industry globally.
Established in 1998, New Select Graphix had been predominantly engaged in offset printing activities over the years. “With a four-colour KOMORI offset press and other machines including some digital presses, we have acquired a vast client base from different sectors in eastern & western regions of Uttar Pradesh, offering them whole varieties of graphic prints,” says Azam Khan, Director of New Select Graphix. He further mentions that their digital offerings now encompass new high-end graphics produced on the newly installed RICOH Pro C9500.
New Select Graphix’s selection of the RICOH Pro C9500 is indeed the company’s smart move to deliver finest digitally-printed graphics which customers nowadays demand in the market. “In addition to quality, we are thrilled to find the speed of this upgraded RICOH model. This press will never let us down when it comes to punctually delivering end-products to our customers as per deadlines we promise them. We are proud of this highly capable digital press. After all, we are also proud of being its first owner in the region,” tells Azam.
Capable to operate at an upgradable speed of 135ppm, RICOH Pro C9500 is fully packed with advanced features for fast printing of graphics in the industry’s leading resolution of 2400x4800dpi. With maximum 18,100 sheets input, this RICOH workhorse compatibly takes on a wide range of media, either lightweight or heavyweight, ranging from 40gsm up to 470gsm for producing stunning graphics that any digital press in its class could ever produce or compete.
“Taking advantage of the advanced features and capacity of the RICOH Pro C9500, we feel stronger today in the realm of ever expanding and prospective digital printing arena,” tells Azam. He further mentions that the press will tremendously help them in grabbing new business in the vibrant and dynamic digital printing segment where they engage in short-run productions of high-end commercial and packaging graphic prints.
New Select Graphix caters a vast portfolio of commercial and packaging print applications. With job works, pharma, FMCG, retail, and education are some key sectors where the company’s major clients are dwelled. “We engage in producing packaging prints for pharmaceutical and FMCG companies,” informs Azam, adding that books, cards of all kinds, catalogues, fliers, brochures, and other commercial items are what the company usually produces.
Operated by a team of 25 printing & production staff, New Select Graphix has fully equipped pre-press, press, and post-press units. “BasysPrint CtP plate-setter installed in our pre-press unit has also been supplied by Monotech Systems. It’s been more than a decade since we have been partnered with Monotech Systems. We have strengthened our partnership with the recent purchase of this latest high-speed & highly-capable RICOH Pro C9500,” concludes Azam.