Malhotra Graphics adds ThermoflexX digital imager to its portfolio

Xeikon’s ThermoflexX family of digital imagers supports plate widths from 18inch (420 mm) to 80inch (2,032 mm) along with an option to choose between 10W - 50W high power fibre laser, delivering between 1 - 3.75 sq/m per hour production capacity. The imagers produce resolutions of either 2,540dpi or 5,080dpi.

Sanjay Malhotra, chief executive officer, Malhotra Graphics, said, “We are proud  to be associated with the Xeikon group, which has pioneered  CTP systems for offset such as Basysprint, as well as  the Polaris and Advantage systems for Agfa. Now Xeikon is offering a first-rate Flexo CTP system in ThermoflexX. After the takeover by Xeikon, there is a significant improvement in the product’s architecture which has simplified the process of platemaking.”

Christophe Lievens, director of sales and marketing at Xeikon Prepress, added, “We have been manufacturing industry-leading computer-to-plate solutions for more than 15 years. With ThermoflexX, we are expanding our CTP business into the flexographic and letterpress markets, further reinforcing Xeikon’s commitment to the label and packaging markets.”

Bimal Chaku, general manager at Malhotra Graphics commented, “A heavy duty design with a granite base offers machine stability and a hybrid drum for mounting flexo plates makes for easy maintenance. An open-end system allowing any software integration adds flexibility. In addition, a reasonable cost of support makes ThermoflexX a very attractive product for the Indian market, suitable for various applications, be it tags, labels, flexible packaging ,folding carton or corrugated packaging”

Established in 1966 as suppliers of consumables, in the last decade Malhotra Graphics has forayed into distribution of equipment with the likes of FujiFilm, Glunz & Jensen, HP Indigo, Dupont, Morgana Systems, Krug+Priester, Uchida, VIP Color and Impressions Technology Europe.