Make in India: Premium News Fountain Solution from Orient NexGen Consumables

The Premium News Fountain Solution is designed to optimise newspaper printing by addressing challenges and minimising costs, Rakesh Chauhan of Orient Nexgen Consumables, tells Rahul Kumar

Orient NexGen Printing Chemicals offers products that blend Western technology with Indian innovation. Backed by a team of technocrats with industry expertise, Orient NexGen delivers solutions tailored to the diverse needs of the print industry.

As an OEM of Orient Web Offset, Orient Nexgen’s Premium News Fountain Solution are formulated to cater to all types of web presses and dampening systems. “Designed with precision and versatility, these solutions ensure optimal performance, delivering print quality across a range of press configurations. Whether it’s traditional or modern dampening systems, our fountain solutions provide superior ink-water balance, reduced waste, and enhanced press efficiency, making them the ideal choice for high-performance printing operations,” says Rakesh Chauhan, director, Orient Nexgen Consumables.

The Premium News Fountain Solution reduces printing costs by improving press efficiency and minimising material wastage. It minimises start-up wastage. It ensures smooth and stable cold and warm start-ups, reducing the time and materials wasted during press setup. It lowers water uptake. Its advanced chemistry reduces water consumption, ensuring better ink-water balance and sharper print quality. It prevents web breakage by maintaining consistent performance. It minimises the risk of web breaks, enhancing operational reliability. It eliminates anti-pilling agents. Its formulation eliminates the need for additional anti-pilling treatments, further simplifying the process and saving costs.

“This solution is tailored to reduce operational troubles in newspaper printing, ensuring consistent results, enhanced productivity, and greater cost efficiency,” Chauhan says.

The company’s manufacturing facility started operations in 2023, and the full range of its products was officially launched on 22 January 2024.

The market
According to Chauhan, the company’s range of printing chemicals is designed to serve the entire printing industry, catering to diverse needs with precision and innovation. “With our Premium News Fountain Solution, we target both domestic and international news publication houses, providing them with reliable, high-performance solutions to enhance their printing efficiency and quality,” he adds.

Chauhan says, as an Indian OEM, the company has a deep understanding of the price-sensitive Indian market. “Our products are crafted with the highest quality standards, rivalling those of multinational brand operating in India,” he says, adding, “With our unique formulations, we develop cost-effective printing chemicals that deliver exceptional performance while helping customers reduce overall production costs. Our 22,000-sqft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility ensures streamlined production, enabling us to maintain competitive pricing and consistent supply. This, in turn, supports our customers in meeting tight deadlines and achieving on-time delivery, making our solutions ideal for the dynamic needs of the Indian printing industry.”

The customers
Chauhan says the Premium News Fountain Solution has a worldwide customer base, with presence in Asian and African countries through its robust dealer network. Domestically, the company is supported by 48 dealers across India, covering most regions. It has partnered with seven international distributors to expand its footprint.

Besides the metro cities, the company also supplied the product to many regional newspapers, showcasing its outreach and commitment to catering to diverse needs. “Our focus on quality and cost effectiveness has made us a trusted partner for both domestic and international customers,”Chauhan says.

He says when choosing printing chemicals, customers both in India and globally, look for a combination of factors that ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. One key factor is the trust and experience behind the manufacturer. “With over 75 years of expertise in the web offset printing industry, our customers find confidence in our deep understanding of printing technology, consistent product performance, and commitment to innovation.

This long-standing experience assures them that our solutions are engineered to meet industry standards, while also offering exceptional value for money,” he explains.

The application

The company’s chemicals are designed to address a range of printing challenges, with applications across various sectors, including newspapers, commercial printing, packaging, and specialty printing. “Each customer faces unique printing issues, and we provide tailored solutions to resolve them effectively,” Chauhan says.

The company’s technical support team, available across India, works closely with customers to understand their specific needs and optimise the performance of the chemicals. This hands-on approach ensures that the company can address multiple issues at once, from improving ink-water balance to reduce downtime and wastage.

Chauhan gives an example, explaining, “One of our customers in the newspaper industry successfully used our Premium News Fountain Solution to reduce start-up wastage and improve press uptime during high-demand periods. This not only resulted in smoother production but also led to substantial cost savings and print  quality.”

Chauhan says one of the standout characteristics of the Premium News Fountain Solution is its versatility and compatibility with various dampening systems. Unlike other manufacturers, who offer different fountain solutions for different dampening systems, the company’s formulation is engineered to work seamlessly with multiple types of dampening systems, including spray dampening systems; turbo dampening systems and brush dampening systems.

“This unique adaptability allows our customers to use a single solution across multiple press setups, simplifying inventory management and ensuring consistent performance,” Chauhan says. “By offering a universal solution, we help customers streamline their operations and reduce the need for multiple specialised chemicals, providing both cost efficiency and operational flexibility.

After-sales services
The company’s technical team provides training to workers, ensuring they are well-versed in the proper use of chemicals for trouble-free printing. “We offer hands-on guidance and troubleshooting support, empowering our team to optimise the use of our products, reduce operational issues, and maintain print quality,” Chauhan says.