Garnett to launch Excel Print Plus in August

In doing so, it will double capacity and offer Excel Print Plus special grade of paper for top-end commercial print firms.

Sheetal Mehta, the managing director of Garnett Specialty Paper says the firms will unveil the Excel Print Plus in mid-August. Also in the pipeline is special grades of Ecoline and Libretto for book binding.

The Excel Print Plus is a premium superfine paper and will be “made in India” from one of the most respected mills in the world. Commenting on the range of fine papers and binding material from Garnett, Mehta said, "Garnett has more than two centuries of history of very high quality paper and an intimate knowledge of print applications, so we've applied those two competences together and created a really nice product for the Indian market."

The Garnett factory in Vapi is capable of producing 15,000 TPA specialty paper making and converting business. Mehta expects this number to double in 12 months due to the “increased demand potential in India”.

Interestingly, when the plant was set up in 2005, it was “an export-oriented paper plant”. Mehta stated, “Garnett invested $ 11 million in the Nathani paper mill in Vapi in 2005. In those days, we exported to 36 countries."  With the growing demand for paper in India, the company’s focus has shifted to the sub-continent with "50% local consumption of paper".

While spending time at Garnett’s 1,25,000 sq/ft unit, Mehta showcased an ultra stylish range of new finely crafted designer paper product swatches. This included the following grades:

Alchemy – a coated metallic, pearlescent and reflection paper and board available in 18 vibrant shades.

Nero – a quality deep dyed black biodegradable and recyclable covering and lining paper.

Indiprint – a textured paper and board specially designed for digital printing applications in a choice of two textures. Compatible for printing on HP Indigo, Xerox iGen, Epson, Xanté and other digital printing machines.

Excelprint – a textured paper and board, suitable for digital and commercial printing.

Ecoline – a covering and lining paper available in 14 lightfast shades and Blue Angel certified.

Libretto – a premium covering paper with superior stretch properties combined with high strength and available in six lightfast shades.

Mehta concluded, "Today, Garnett Papers produces luxury packaging, paper envelopes, gift wrap, gift tags, document wallets, folders, box files and lever arch files, digital printing , is also ISO 001: 2000 and ISO 14000: 2004 certified. Garnett is one of the first paper factories in India to register under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified products."