This text appears to be a collection of questions and answers related to the label printing industry in India, with responses from an executive at Orient, a company that manufactures label printing machines. The topics covered include:
- Industry trends and challenges:
- Adoption of 4.0 Industry (Industry 5.0) technology and automation in the Indian label and packaging industry
Competition from Chinese presses
Sustainability:
- Incorporating sustainability into operations
Using solar power generating systems to promote sustainability
Regulatory requirements:
Meeting global health and safety regulations by ensuring sufficient space on labels for designers and printers in the food sector
Manufacturing technologies:
- Promoting automation, dual servo-based machinery, and zero backlash technology to reduce setup times and minimize waste in flexo printing
Offering solutions for short-run jobs through digital presses and hybrid presses
Market differentiation:
- Unique selling points (USPs) such as sleeve technology, zero-backlash technology, and the highest speed of any India-made press
- Competing with Western and Chinese presses on quality, service, and price
- Foreseeing a shift towards domestic sourcing versus costly forex-draining import options for basic flexo presses
The executive at Orient highlights their company's focus on innovation, quality, and customer support to stay competitive in the Indian label printing market.