India-based label and carton packaging leader Print Panache has become the first company in the country to install the Lombardi Smartline flexo press, a next-generation machine designed to meet the evolving needs of modern label converters. The installation was carried out by Vinsak, the exclusive distributor of Lombardi presses in the region.
With over 30 years of industry experience and a daily production capacity of 1 million labels and 500,000 cartons, Print Panache serves more than 1,200 customers across sectors such as food and beverages, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and automotive. The new Smartline press strengthens the company’s production capabilities, enabling it to deliver even higher quality and greater efficiency.
The Smartline is a servo-driven flexographic press built on the proven Lombardi Synchroline platform. It supports web widths up to 450 mm and a printing width of 430 mm, and is engineered for precision production of pressure-sensitive paper and film labels. Its key components include:
- Servo-driven unwinder and infeed modules
- Eight UV flexo printing stations
- Die-cutting station
- Outfeed/rewinding unit
In addition, the press features a rail-mounted system with modular components such as delam/relam, air-assisted turn bar, and cold foil units, allowing for extensive customization based on client needs.
Thanks to its mechatronic design, the Smartline reduces mechanical transmission elements like belts and gears, translating into lower maintenance and higher uptime.
“This is our third Lombardi installation through Vinsak, and with each investment, our confidence in their technology and support has grown,” said Anuj Kumar Gupta, partner at Print Panache. Fellow partners Shaswat and Raghav Bansal added, “The Smartline press is a strategic addition that will significantly enhance our production capabilities while upholding the high standards our clients expect.”
Massimo Lombardi, General Manager of Lombardi Converting Machinery (Italy), commented, “India has always been a high-priority market for us. Collaborations with forward-looking companies like Print Panache inspire us to continue innovating and delivering advanced printing solutions.”
This installation marks another milestone in Lombardi’s growing presence in India and underscores Print Panache’s commitment to cutting-edge technology in packaging production.