Founded in 1964 by R Chockalingam, SFAPL has grown from humble beginnings into a powerhouse of excellence and innovation. With over five decades of experience, the company remains a symbol of premium quality in the printing and book production industry. 

Under the leadership of Rajesh and Sreesh, the second and third generation of the Chockalingam family respectively, SFAPL continues to embrace cutting-edge technologies, inspiring future generations to push the boundaries of what’s possible in print.

With an employee strength of over 200, SFAPL has earned an array of awards and citations that bear testimony to the company’s pursuit of excellence in printing and designing. The company has a brand called Vedic Cosmos that is dedicated to preserving and promoting Vedic wisdom and traditions. It offers a range of timeless masterpiece editions of priceless scriptures, seamlessly blending artistry and spirituality.

“We are excited to support India's leading converter with the addition of our flagship Scodix Ultra 6500 SHD digital enhancement press. We view India as a key growth market for embellishments, driven by the ongoing expansion of packaging and the appeal of elaborated designs." Sławomir Iwanowski, global channel director, Scodix, said. 

The addition of the Scodix B1 Press, featuring 16 advanced applications that were showcased at Drupa 2024, marks a significant step in SFAPL’s journey toward sustainable and innovative printing solutions. Designed for economic, productive, and eco-friendly embellishments, the Scodix SHD press is a game-changer for the Indian market, setting new benchmarks in precision, quality, and registration in embellishment.

“We are thrilled to be the first in India to install the Scodix Ultra 6500 SHD Press, which aligns with our vision of bringing unmatched quality and excellence to the market,” said Rajesh, director of SFAPL. “This press will enable us to offer a whole new level of creative possibilities, making our embellishment capabilities truly world-class.”

He added, “We were drawn to the Scodix Ultra 6500 press due to its versatility in offering a wide range of solutions across various raw material types, benefiting each of our divisions. It’s truly a game changer for us.”

Scodix provides an unparalleled range of 16 advanced applications that operate flawlessly on a single Scodix digital enhancement press. With features like Scodix MLE, Scodix Sense, Scodix Foil, and Smart High Definition (SHD), these unique applications set this press apart. 

Scodix boasts a variety of sustainability certifications, including a repulpability certificate and notable results from Life Cycle Assessments (LCA). These credentials demonstrate that Scodix technology can cut CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) emissions by up to 85%.

The Scodix SHD offers a high-resolution output of up to 2,540x450-dpi, featuring Scodix RSP technology with a 4-CCD camera system and an RSP (Rotate, Scale, Position) algorithm for precise automatic positioning with ±100-micron registration. Its automatic registration calibration is fully wide-format and requires no operator intervention.

“We are excited to see Srinivas Fine Arts, a prestigious name in the publishing sector, become the first in India to install the Scodix Ultra 6500 press. This powerful technology in the hands of such a visionary team is sure to create extraordinary results. At Insight Print Communications, we are committed to providing full support to SFAPL at every step as they unlock new possibilities in print and embellishment,” said George Kannamala Mathew, director at Insight Print Communications. 

“We’re also grateful to the Insight team for their outstanding support and fantastic after-sales service. Their support and training have been instrumental as we embrace this new technology,” added Rajesh, director of SFAPL.