Vadodara’s Memon brothers, Kayyum and Arshad, are once again redefining print excellence with their latest investment – the state-of-the-art Brand New Manroland Evolution R707LV seven-colour coater press.
For decades, Concord Printing has been a name synonymous with trust, quality, and innovation in the Indian print industry. From their modest beginnings with a treadle press in Vadodara’s Ajwa Road in the late 1960s to becoming a force in commercial and packaging printing, the journey of the Memon family has been nothing short of remarkable. The latest chapter in this story is the Manroland Evolution R707LV seven-colour press with coating–. a carefully planned investment that underlines Concord’s unwavering commitment to pioneering technology, premium consistent quality,and long-term customer value.
From Tradition to Transformation
The foundation laid by their late Father Mr Majid Memon with school book printing has today evolved into a modern packaging powerhouse led by Kayyum and Arshad. Their philosophy has always been simple yet profound:
- Never compromise on quality
- Invest wisely in future-ready technology
- Maintain honest, transparent customer relationships
Over the years, this philosophy has translated into a series of bold steps – from early Komori installations, Heidelberg to Bobst converting machines, to ERP-led workflow integration, and now, to the latest revolution in printing – Manroland’s flagship Evolution series, the only press ever to win the Red Dot Global Award for the most advanced design concept in its segment!.
Why Manroland Evolution R707LV?
Concord’s leadership in packaging and print demanded a press that could deliver more than speed – it had to guarantee faster make readies, quick changeovers , optimal output with top class consistent print quality, while keeping running costs low , backed by after sales support – and the Manroland Evolution ticked all the boxes !!
As Arshad Memon puts it, “The Evolution press is not just another investment. It’s a statement – that Concord will always lead from the front when it comes to quality, technology, and customer satisfaction.” Leaders in Quality and Innovation – This installation further cements Concord’s position as one of India’s most progressive printing companies. Already known for its precision in folding-carton packaging, corrugation expertise, and pan-India reach, Concord is now pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in print and inline value addition.
With the R707LV in their arsenal, Concord can offer its clients:
- Premium-quality print with unmatched colour accuracy
- Faster turnarounds without compromising consistency
- Enhanced packaging effects that help brands stand out on the shelf
Kayyum Memon reflects, “Every milestone we achieve is rooted in our father’s vision of serving customers with honesty and quality. This new Manroland press allows us to carry that vision forward – only now, at a scale and precision that matches global standards.”
During his recent visit to India, Mr. Mirko (CEO, Manroland Sheetfed Gmbh) visited the Memon brothers in their office in Vadodara along with Mr.Deepak walia(Managing Director) and Mr. Peter Rego(Director of Sales). Their presence reflects the strong partnership and mutual vision shared between Concord Printing and Manroland.
“Concord’s commitment to investing in future-ready technology is exactly the kind of leadership that inspires the global print community. We are proud to support them with the Evolution series,” said Mr. Mirko. This agreement reinforces Concord’s philosophy of never compromising on quality, investing in future-ready solutions, and maintaining transparent customer relationships.
Once installed, the Evolution R707LV will redefine possibilities for Concord’s packaging business – setting a new benchmark for Indian print.The New Evolution press will increase the productivity upto 50%
- Mr. Peter Rego highlighted:
“This is the beginning of a stronger partnership between Manroland and Concord – one that we know will create benchmarks in the industry for inline value additions and embellishments ”
Future-Ready for the Next Decade
The Halol plant, already equipped with advanced corrugation and converting machines, is now being elevated with the upcoming Manroland Evolution R707LV. With this, Concord Printing is prepared to meet their growing demands in packaging and speciality printing across India and beyond.