Manroland Sheetfed India, the Indian subsidiary of the German manufacturer, concluded 2025 on a positive note, marking a year defined by machine installations, strategic collaborations, and expanded product offerings. With multiple high-end machines commissioned, new technology launches, and growing customer confidence, the company is now poised for an even more dynamic 2026.
According to the company, the anticipated R707 LV Evolution installation at Concord Printing, Vadodara, is set to redefine productivity, automation, and print quality standards in 2026.
The year witnessed several significant machine installations across India, strengthening Manroland Sheetfed’s footprint in commercial, packaging, and specialty printing. In just two years, three Manroland R708 evolution presses have been successfully installed at Replika Press, Sonepat, reflecting strong market trust in Manroland Sheetfed’s technology, reliability, and service excellence, the company says.
A major milestone in specialty printing, the Manroland R707 PLTTVLV press installation at Manohar Filaments, also reported by Packaging South Asia in July, has enabled them to explore premium decorative and security printing applications. The installation of Kolbus equipment at Swapna Printing and Replika Press reinforced Manroland Sheetfed’s commitment to delivering high-end post-press and binding solutions for high-volume and high-quality production.
Expanding portfolio — Technology and consumables
In 2025, Manroland Sheetfed India expanded its offerings beyond presses, strengthening its role as a complete print solutions provider. High-performance press maintenance products from Printcom and premium blankets and press room chemicals from Druchémie were introduced to the Indian market, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and long-term press performance. A well-received promotional campaign on Westland GmbH rollers delivered excellent customer response, offering superior durability, ink transfer, and print consistency for Rollers from Westland Germany.
The R700 Evolution press was installed at Galaxy Offset, Giloth and Sain Packaging, Sonepat. At both locations, the Roland R700 Evolution presses have been running at full capacity —Sain Packaging, with over 48 million impressions and counting, with an average job length of 3700 sheets, and Galaxy Offset, with over 60 million sheets printed and counting, with an average job length of 7000 sheets.
These presses, the company says, continue to deliver consistent quality, high productivity, and operational reliability. This real-world performance strongly reassures customers that the Roland 700 Evolution remains one of the most efficient, robust, and future-ready presses in its segment.
Manroland Sheetfed India also introduced cutting-edge machines from its European partners. Kolbus offers advanced binding and finishing solutions for books, case making and rigid boxes. Zechini has premium rigid boxes and luxury packaging equipment for high-end applications. Creasestream offers smart creasing and finishing systems for precision and efficiency. Then there is Bush, the table banding solutions from Busch, Germany and Smag, a label printing equipment from France. These launches, the company says, strengthen Manroland’s position as a technology leader across the entire print production chain.
The year 2025 also marked a transformation in Manroland Sheetfed India’s customer engagement and service accessibility, including a modern workspace to support growing operations and customer interaction and a refreshed digital platform offering better visibility of products, services, and solutions. Customers will soon be able to place service calls and spare parts requests digitally, making the process faster, more transparent, and easily trackable. This digital initiative reflects Manroland’s commitment to accessible, transparent, and customer-centric service.
Looking ahead to 2026
With strong momentum from 2025, Manroland Sheetfed India says it is stepping into 2026 with confidence and ambition. Three more major installations are already confirmed for the second and third quarters of 2026. The company will continue to focus on automation, efficiency, and sustainable print solutions and is looking forward to deeper partnerships with customers and global technology leaders.
“Our journey in 2025 reflects the trust our customers place in Manroland’s technology, service, and long-term partnership approach. As we move into 2026, we are excited to bring more innovations, stronger solutions, and higher value to the Indian print industry,” Deepak Walia, managing director, said. “With a solid foundation, expanding portfolio, and a clear vision, Manroland Sheetfed India is ready to shape the future of printing in 2026 and beyond.”
