Abarna Colours, based in Tirupur, India, installed the first Speedmaster CX 75 5+L press in Tamil Nadu in August 2021. The company, which began operations in 2017, has steadily expanded and now operates out of a 30,000 sq. ft facility. Alongside its new offset press, it also runs screen-printing machines for labels and tags, and die-cutting equipment for post-press work.
Abarna Colours specializes in producing garment packaging materials such as cartons, paper covers, hang tags, folding tags, packaging boxes, band rolls, and hangers, all made from high-quality specialty paperboard for garment manufacturers.
Managing Director A.P. Murugan shares: “The Speedmaster CX 75 is our latest investment and a major step forward. It helps us maintain high standards in quality control and allows us to deliver on time, as promised to our customers. On average, we now produce between 200,000 and 300,000 sheets per day, and we’re proud to hit those numbers consistently with this machine.”
Murugan continues: “Our journey with HEIDELBERG began with a single-color SORM press, followed by a five-color Speedmaster. Over time, we saw the benefits that HEIDELBERG brings: better print quality and smarter machine automation. That’s what encouraged us to invest in our first brand-new press.
We were also impressed by the machine’s eco-friendly features. The Speedmaster CX 75 helps reduce energy use, paper waste, and VOC emissions. This commitment to sustainability fits perfectly with our values as a company.”
He adds, “We’re growing every year, always learning and adapting. We see our suppliers as partners, and we believe that growing together - while staying true to quality and timely delivery - is key to long-term success.”
Sumith P. Nair, Head of Production, notes: “The installation and service from the HEIDELBERG team were smooth and on schedule. The print quality is excellent, and setup times have dropped significantly. We’re very pleased with the performance so far.”
G. Mohanraj, Managing Partner, highlights the company’s strong focus on the environment:
“We’re fully committed to eco-friendly printing. Our partner company, Punarbhavaa Sustainable Products, supplies us with paper made from recycled cotton. Many of our clients insist on recycled materials for packaging, and with the Speedmaster CX 75, we’re adding even more value to the eco-system.”
One of the standout features of the Speedmaster CX 75 is its ability to handle sheet sizes up to 605 × 750 mm, while still having a compact footprint—an important benefit for Abarna Colours.
Murugan concludes: “Our vision is to grow step by step, with a strong focus on sustainability. We aim for 50% growth every year and continue to explore eco-friendly printing methods that have less impact on the environment.”
Abarna Colours is already FSC-certified and is working toward ISO and other print certifications to meet the needs of its expanding customer base.
3, Murugampalayam Rd,
Suriya Krishna Nagar,
Surya Nagar, Sundameadu, Tiruppur,
Tamil Nadu 641605, India
