Esko to display its digital finishing solutions, including its Kongsberg XN digital cutting table and i-cut Suite and ArtiosCAD software, at Media Expo in Mumbai, Feb. 14-16

Mathew Kearney

February 5, 2014 (press release) – Esko is a global supplier of integrated solutions for the packaging and labels, sign and display and POP industry. At Media Expo, Mumbai - from February 14th to February 16th -, Esko showcases i-cut Suite and ArtiosCAD software and a Kongsberg XN digital cutting table. The entire workflow – from design to prepress to versatile finishing – can be witnessed live at Esko’s partner booth # 73A – Global 5 Technologies.

Kongsberg cutting tables provide versatile digital finishing

Esko’s range of Kongsberg tables brings world class solutions for cutting and creasing and short-run converting for the packaging, label, sign and display industries. The Kongsberg cutting tables are customers’ first choice for die-less digital finishing due to their robust build, their precise and fast performance, and their smooth integration with Esko production software. The large number of options, a variety of tool heads and the smart workflow tools ensure that these tables perfectly finish the widest range of applications.

he Kongsberg XN is the most versatile and upgradeable digital finishing table to be configured for various applications.

The Kongsberg XP is the fastest digital finishing table, designed to handle continuous, high-speed production on the most demanding materials. Esko has more than 60 installations of Kongsberg tables all over South Asia.

i-cut Suite software supports the large format industry

Esko’s i-cut Suite is the perfect solution for streamlining the sign and display workflow. i-cut Suite is a collection of pre-production software targeted specifically at large format digital printers and users of digital finishing systems. It eliminates errors, saves time and reduces waste. The different modules of i-cut Suite provide optimal efficiency and productivity, regardless of the type, source and variety of the incoming job information.

NEW demo facility in Bangalore

Esko recently inaugurated its demo facility at its new office in Bangalore. The demo facility has a fully configured Kongsberg XN24 table with all possible tooling. It demonstrates a range of applications from kiss-cutting to packaging mock-ups, heavy-duty milling and simple to complex flexo plate cutting with ID marking.

Mr. Shrihari Rao, Sales Director of Esko South Asia states, “The versatility that Esko’s digital finishing solution offers with i-cut Suite and ArtiosCAD software alongside the Kongsberg XN series is exactly what the growing Retail and Signage market in India needs. Quality and on time delivery are the key to success. Retailing in India is one of the pillars of its economy and accounts for 14% - 15 % of its GDP. The Indian Retail market is estimated to be US$ 500 billion and one of the top five retail markets in the world by economic value. India is one of the fastest growing retail markets in the world, with 1.2 billion people. Esko has invested in the digital finishing excellence centre with equipment and trained staff and has nearly 100 Installations in the region addressing various applications”

Leadership through innovation

Esko maintains its market and technology leadership through persistent product development and enhancements. In a world with rapid technology and trend changes it is important to invest in equipment that offers flexibility to cover future needs. With its complete software and hardware portfolio, Esko creates a safe business climate to let you take on more profitable jobs.

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