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MAIL ORDER SOLUTIONS is the Personalisation, VDP & Transpromo Printer of the Year



Mail Order Solutions: how to design data, and print it with style

Mail Order Solutions (MOS) is the winner of Personalisation, VDP and Transpromo Printer of the Year, a category which was introduced this year, keeping in mind the increasing use of the medium by both the advertisers and marketers. This Mumbai-based printer continues to impress with its intelligent use of data, print and finishing techniques. The judges were particularly impressed with a mailer. This mailer when unfolded, opened like a cupboard with all the dresses on display.
MOS recently completed an investment that included infrastructure and machinery, which according to the firm, will to strengthen its operations. The firm has an impressive list of postal tie-ups with Swiss Post, Royal Mail in UK, La Post in France and Deutsche Post in Germany.

Winner
Mail Order Solutions
Tel +91 22 4033 0000 / rita@mosindia.biz

Commended in order of ranking      
Stanart Print
Secure Print Solutions
Hitech Print Systems


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GMC Software Technology

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MACROMEDIA DIGITAL IMAGING is the Point-Of-Purchase Printer of the Year



Macromedia Digital Imaging: masterful compositions of other worldly fascades

More than any other entry in this year’s Point-of-Purchase Printer of the Year Award category, Hyderabad-based Macromedia Digital Imaging, according to the judges used its resources sensibly, which is essential for capturing compelling standees for its Vodafone and movie clients. Macromedia created multi-layer designs from a flat layout/design with the HP FB 6100 using UV curable inks. It deployed the HP Artios CAD software for design and to demonstrate the 3-D view of what the products would look like, to the client. The company also employed EskoArtworks’ Kongsberg table for contour cutting to produce the standees. One judge commented that it’s a brilliant standee. Above all "it is practical and commonsensical, plus good to look at."

Winner
Macromedia Digital Imaging
Tel +91 40 2726 2626 / naresh@mmdi.com

Commended in order of ranking       
Spectrum Scan
New Jack Printing Press
Comart Lithographers
Peacock Media

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ANTZ INNOVATIONS is the Poster Printer of the Year



Antz Innovations: does every film poster need to be 3-D? ... Yes, if you want to create new-age fans!

Antz Innovations outshone competitors in this category to win the crown position. This Tamil Nadu-based printer produced some stunning cine posters which conveyed "beauty, fun and quirkiness". The judges enjoyed the 3-D effect, which was created using 32 frames lenticular printing for three times better 3-D effect. According to Antz, the special RIP it uses enables to reduce the files size ten times without any loss in quality. The posters were printed on a Mitsubishi using 170gsm art paper, UV glue laminated and UV dried. The plates for the posters were fired through a Screen CTP platesetter.

Winner
Antz Innovations
Tel +91 431 4220229 / info@antz.co.in

Commended in order of ranking      
Silverpoint Press
P M Offset Printers
Spectrum Scan
Peacock Media

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SILVERPOINT PRESS is the Report & Accounts Printer of the Year



Silverpoint Press: giving balance sheets a classy makeover

The judges found Silverpoint’s work on the report and accounts the best among all the entries. The print firm’s work on Asian Paint’s, Bajaj Infrastructure’s and DHFL’s annual reports and Larsen & Toubro’s sustainability report were termed as "outstanding" by one, while another commented that the meticulous finishing brings out a strong sense of these organisations. According to Silverpoint, the Larsen & Toubro and Bajaj Hindustan work had satin aqueous on all pages, while the DHFL had silver foiling on the cover. The Asian Paint’s green message received a special green print besides CMYK. The works were printed with standard density to "build an impressive visual foundation and ensure the companies are looking to fire on all cylinders".

Winner
Silverpoint Press
Tel +91 22 2493 9908-09 / sales@silverpointindia.com

Commended in order of ranking      
Parksons Graphics
Pragati Offset
CDC Printers
Anderson Printing House
Jwalamukhi Mudranalaya

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PARKSONS GRAPHICS is the Social Stationery Printer of the Year



Parksons Graphics: is print boring? ... Not with these prime pickings

The clear winner in this category, Parksons Graphics produced some superb and remarkable stationery items, which were "fresh, had engaging designs and pleasing imagery". The judges loved the Kalpataru Desk Calendar and the Roff Planner. The 13-leaf calendar with a flyleaf and envelope strictly followed the client’s instruction – use special effects solely for enhancement and not for inteference of the design. While reviewing Parkson’s samples, a judge said: "Such jobs are indicative of a printer’s role. Print is not merely reproduction. It is geared towards exploring ideas, techniques and design collaborations." Kodak plates outputted on a Creo 8-up Trendsetter and powered by Prinergy workflow through a Heidelberg CD 74-5 LX four-colour press, produced these samples for Parksons.

Winner
Parksons Graphics
Tel +91 22 6692 4611 / animesh@parksonsgraphics.com

Commended in order of ranking      
Silverpoint Press
Screen Art Enterprises
Chirag Offset
S T Reddiar & Sons
Lovely Offset
Anaswara Offset

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COLOR PHOTO PRINT is the Wide-Format Printer of the Year



Color Photo Print: creating a world that is larger than life

The entries in this category included print displays produced on 60-inch wide-format printers and after reviewing all the entries, the judges voted for the print samples submitted by Bhopal-based Color Photo Print. This wide-format printer’s Simla sample gave interesting scenery a painterly look, while the Taj Mahal sample had to preserve the input image’s detailed features on the white marbles. According to the printers, this required proper treatment; multiple test strips were printed with different curves and applied for best highlight preservation. The prints were fired on an HP Designjet Z6100 eight-colour using HP Vivera Ink and Everyday glossy photo paper and self-adhesive substrate. The judges appreciated the significant effort the company had made to achieve the desired result.

Winner
Color Photo Print
Tel +91 755 2551350 / anuragdubey@mail.com

Commended in order of ranking      
Mahatta & Co
V V T Communications
Macromedia Digital Imaging
Spectrum Scan
Autostriping India

Sponsored by
Apsom Infotex

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International Print-O-Pac is the PrintWeek India Company of the Year

PrintWeek India Performance Awards announced

PrintWeek India Quality Awards announced - 1

PrintWeek India Quality Awards announced - 2

PrintWeek India Quality Awards announced - 3

PrintWeek India Quality Awards announced - 4