At Pamex 2026 Mumbai, Nippon Color highlighted its latest solutions and demonstrated how they address real customer pain points. The company’s strategy centered on live demonstrations, high-quality printed samples, and detailed technical and commercial discussions.
During the show, Nippon Color confirmed deals for two units of the POD digital inkjet press for publishing applications. It also successfully closed seven orders for Vorey’s AuraCut digital label die-cutters and finalized four units of TPS digital flatbed die-cutters. Additionally, it secured commitments for several lakh square meters of CtP plates, underscoring sustained demand in the offset segment.
“Our experience at Pamex 2026 was exceptional. The response exceeded all expectations,” Akshat Pardiwala, managing director, Nippon Color, said, highlighting the consistent footfall at the stand and the engagement around the machines on display. According to him, both machines —AuraCut A6 and TPS S2+ machines — showcased at the stand remained surrounded by visitors for most of the show, with customers expressing keen interest in the company’s entire product portfolio.
According to him, among the showcased technologies, the company’s digital die-cutting solutions emerged as clear crowd-pullers. Both roll-based systems for label finishing and flatbed systems for sheet materials attracted significant attention. The digital die-cutters stood out particularly for eliminating the need for physical dies, enabling a fully digital workflow. Users can simply upload the cutting file, and the machine executes the job automatically.
The flatbed digital die-cutters impressed visitors with their versatility. Designed to process a wide range of materials — including boards, foams, and sticker sheets — the systems can operate multiple tools simultaneously, enhancing productivity and flexibility.
In addition, Nippon’s CtP machines and plates drew strong interest, especially for their long run lengths and reliability — attributes highly valued by commercial and publishing printers.
“Our primary objective was to clearly demonstrate how our new solutions solve practical challenges faced by converters and printers. We were able to achieve this through hands-on demonstrations and meaningful conversations with customers,” Pardiwala explained.
Automation leads market conversations
A key theme that resonated strongly at the exhibition was automation. According to Pardiwala, the shortage of skilled and unskilled labor is accelerating the shift toward highly automated systems.
“Automation clearly emerged as the dominant trend. Converters are increasingly looking for solutions that minimize manpower dependency while maximizing efficiency,” he said.
He cited the example of Nippon’s digital label die-cutters, which feature automated job changeovers using a CCD camera system. The machine reads job numbers or QR codes, automatically adjusts cutting head distances, and interprets shape and size directly from the digital file — significantly reducing human intervention.
Summing up the company’s participation, Pardiwala described Pamex 2026 as a major success. He emphasized that the exhibition attracts serious decision-makers with clear investment intent.
“Given the quality of interactions and the strong business outcomes, we have already confirmed our participation in the next edition,” he concluded.
