Print Panache installs first Lombardi Smartline press in India

India-based Print Panache has installed the country’s first Lombardi Smartline press. Vinsak, the distributor of Lombardi presses in the region, installed the press.  

Serving over 1,200 customers across India, and over 30 years of experience Print Panache produces 1 million labels and half a million cartons per day, specializing in self-adhesive and pressure-sensitive labels and high-quality carton boxes across sectors such as food and beverages, personal care, pharmaceuticals and automotive. 

Following the success of the Lombardi I2, this latest addition to Vinsak’s portfolio brings entry-level machine designed to meet the evolving needs of label converters. 

The new Smartline press, on the heels of Lombardi Synchroline platform offers a robust solution for producing precision pressure sensitive paper and film labels, the press accommodates up to 450mm web width, with a printing width of 430mm.   

The press features servo-driven components. The Smartline provides accurate web tension control, making it suitable for high-quality label production with minimal downtime. 

It is equipped with servo-driven unwinder and infeed modules, eight UV flexo printing stations, die-cutting station, and outfeed/rewinding station. 

The Smartline’s flexible configurations allow Print Panache to tailor production processes according to client specifications. Its rail-mounted system includes essential modules such as delam/relam, air-assisted turn bar, and cold foil units, which expand the range of label finishes available. 

Smartline’s mechatronic system minimizes transmission parts such as gears and belts, resulting in lower maintenance costs and increased machine uptime. 

‘This marks our third Lombardi installation with Vinsak, and with each new addition, our trust in their technology and support continues to grow,’ said partner Anuj Kumar Gupta.  

Added partners Shaswat and Raghav Bansal: ‘The Lombardi Smartline press will play a crucial role in enhancing our production capabilities and maintaining the high standards of quality we are known for.’  

‘India has always been a key market with a special focus, and Print Panache, our key customer, consistently drives us to innovate,’ stated Massimo Lombardi, general manager of Lombardi Converting Machinery in Italy.