In December 2018, I wrote a story on Anil Namugade and his company Trigon Digipack https://harveersahni.blogspot.com/search?q=trigon+Digital. As circumstances evolved, from becoming employee to enterpreneur in 2007, Anil initiated his maiden startup Trigon in 2008, as a proofing and mockups service provider. Commitment and hard work led him to success, and in 2015 he bought his first HP Indigo label press and in the three years thereon he was already recognized as a trailblazer in digital label and packaging. Unstoppable thereafter, he kept leading Trigon to more success with 3 wide web and one narrow web HP Indigo
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Anil with his HP25K |
Anil says, “we always research the needs of customers in
various segments and share knowledge, such that their confidence in our
capabilities grows continuously and they believe in our vision of offering the
best futuristic technology, remaining ahead of competition.” Trigon has
attained the position as a market leader in digitally printed and converted
packaging. Their customers are convinced of them providing packaging that will
enhance their brand visibility and demand. Trigon is experiencing a rise in domestic
demand but enquiries from international customers are adding exports to their
focus.
Responding to question on how they reach out to new customers
or vice versa, Anil expressed that despite them having a technically strong
client servicing team, it is mostly word of mouth publicity. They give respect
and importance to all customers irrespective of their size. Reference from
existing satisfied customers has built up credibility and brand equity which
has provided inertia for their growth. Trigon’s team is very active on social
media and digital marketing, which generates substantial enquiries.
Trigon operates out of a total shopfloor area close to
100,000 square feet in both units at Goregaon and Vasai, put together with 150
workforce, four digital presses one 330 mm wide while the rest are 760 mm wide
running at speeds of 30 to 35 meters per minute. Post press is the backbone of
any digital printing business and for that reason they have invested in a wide
array of digital finishing, embellishing and converting machines which also
justify their need for a large shop floor. Anil says if not really the largest,
then at least they are definitely amongst the top five companies worldwide in
terms of the number of clicks made on their HP Indigo presses. Whether they
will diversify to other printing technologies? Anil says that they have grown
in digital and there is so much more happening, so there is not much need to
change courses as yet, but then one never knows, They are driven by customer demand, and
what course is to be traversed hereon is difficult to mention at this stage.
One cannot really comment on the efficacy, advantage or disadvantage of various
technologies without really indulging. All processes have their plus and cons. Trigon
is driven by their acquired customer profile which is limited to small, medium
and customized runs and are comfortably
growing in what is suiting them best.
Talking of growth of digital printing and web converting, Anil
feels that with a total of less than 10 machine of wide web digital printing
now in India, the potential is huge. In his estimate this segment is
registering a CAGR of 15-20%. There seems to be no reason for volumes to slow
down as the country moves ahead. A young population’s demand for new products
is providing the emergence of new brands offering frequent changes to attract
the new generation, providing reason for digital printing and converting to
make it convenient to respond to such changes. Regarding comparison of
converting costs, there is no way that in volume converting digital will match
the cost in volume converting as compared flexo or roto gravure. Marginal
reduction of prices of consumables in digital may happen as volumes and
competition escalate. As for different digital technologies, most have fairly decent
quality and reasonable speed but for consistently producing high quality at
good speed, Digital is the preferred technology for Trigon at the moment.
They already export 15-20% of their production but now with
expanded infrastructure, they plan to enhance exports yet remaining focused to
Indian demand without any compromise. India is one of the fastest growing
economies and it is the market that has shown immense resilience. Trigon’s
investment in the first HP presses 18k, 25k and 200K were all the first ones in
India. They have been trendsetters becoming trailblazers. and have taken risks in
investing which with hard work are paying off well. Presently operating at 80% capacity,
it may as well be time for expansion yet again. Anil Namugade sums it up, “Partnership with brands and their needs make us to grow every time a
requirement emanates; it is an opportunity for us, and we respond with full
fervor.”
Written by Harveer Sahni Chairman Weldon Celloplast Ltd. New
Delhi July 2025