Media conglomerate ABP is the first in India to have placed a combined QIPC – EAE order. The efficiency and effectiveness of a ‘combi-package’ made for a persuasive argument with the ABP media group. Recently, the order was successfully installed at ABP: Q.I. Press Controls supplied the mRC-3D for colour register and EAE will carried out a complete retrofit on the Goss Universal 70 in ABP’s printing plant in Kolkata.
Over the years, APB has won many awards for the quality of its printing. For instance, on several occasions the group has been awarded the SNAP certificate (Specifications for Newsprint Advertising Production) and at various periods has been a member of the International Newspaper Colour Quality Club (INCQC). In 2015, ABP was the first non-American organization to receive two top awards for printing excellence, both from SNAP and the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) in 2014.
It was at the 2014 World Publishing Expo in Amsterdam that QIPC – EAE first entered into serious talks with representatives from ABP. The organization was looking for an efficient and effective way to improve processing speeds in its printing plants. This included minimization of waste. With its mRC-3D for colour register, which meets all the requirements set by ABP, Q.I. Press Controls was able to offer the ideal solution. It was also apparent to EAE that the press itself was in need of an upgrade. For ABP, this combination of solutions would not only mean optimization of its printing processes, but also provide the guarantee of a high-quality product.
Some more than one year later, ABP finally took the plunge. The concern is convinced that the combination of products and services provided by Q.I. Press Controls and EAE will be the key to a successful future. Menno Jansen, managing director of Q.I. Press Controls, agrees: “This is not only advantageous for the customer, but for QIPC – EAE too. We will be able to work more efficiently, which helps bring about savings in both time and money, for us and ABP alike.”
The order consists of an EAE retrofit for the Goss Universal 70, plus ten mRC-3Ds for colour register which are installed on the five 4/4 printing towers. The Automatic Ink Mist Shield (AIMS) and motorized scanner transport options have been fitted to each camera. Operators at the Kolkata printing plant will receive full on-site technical training, so that they are able to master the ins-and-outs of the system.
QIPC – EAE aims to provide its services to other plants in India, since ABP has eleven of these across the sub-continent. Vijay Pandya, managing director of QIPC – EAE India, had this to say: “Our expectations for new orders are high. ABP is keen to invest in automation and efficiency. Because QIPC – EAE continues to develop its products and services, I firmly believe we are the partner par excellence for ABP.” ABP is the first concern of its kind in India to have opted for the QIPC – EAE’s combined package. QIPC – EAE hopes that ABP will serve as an example for all the benefits it has to offer.
ABP produces eleven leading publications, has three 24-hour television channels and also owns a book publishing company. The group is also active on mobile and internet applications.
