Rapidas on Growth Curve in India

A four-color Rapida 105 universal has been in operation at Niyogi Offset in New Delhi since the end of last year. Niyogi, which is one of the country’s leading commercial printers, produces catalogues, brochures, calendars, business reports and promotional literature. A subdivision, Niyogi Books, which was established in March 2005, addresses the prestigious market for coffee-table publications and other sumptuously illustrated books, and these, along with calendars, are the products that are printed on the Rapida 105 universal. The business links between Niyogi and KBA are of relatively recent standing: it took delivery of a B1 (40in) press in 2002. The new Rapida 105 universal, which has a maximum rated output of 15,000sph, has given productivity at Niyogi a big boost, while its integrated washing system, IR dryers and CIP3 interface have shortened makeready times.