Replika Press Pvt Ltd, a distinguished leader in India’s print service industry, has further solidified its commitment to excellence by investing in its third Manroland offset printing machine—an 8-color ROLAND 700 Evolution Elite. This strategic acquisition underscores Replika’s dedication to integrating state-of-the-art technology to enhance its diverse printing capabilities.
The ROLAND 700 Evolution Elite is renowned for its advanced features that align seamlessly with Replika’s high standards. Notably, its Simultaneous Plate Loading (SPL) technology significantly reduces make-ready times, allowing plate exchange, blanket cylinder, and impression cylinder washing to occur simultaneously across all printing units in under four minutes. This efficiency is complemented by the DirectDrive system, which enables multiple functions to operate concurrently, making the press exceptionally suited for short production runs.
By incorporating the ROLAND 700 Evolution Elite, Replika anticipates substantial enhancements in productivity and print quality. The press’s capability to handle a wide range of substrates, from 0.04 mm to 1 mm in thickness, offers remarkable flexibility, catering to the company’s extensive portfolio that includes monochrome and multicolor softcover and hardcover books, medical, scientific, technical publications, and high-end commercial print productions.
This investment was finalized at PrintPack 2025, where Bhuvnesh Seth, Managing Director of Replika Press, along with his team, joined Mirko Kern, CEO of Manroland Sheetfed, and Deepak Walia, Managing Director of Manroland Sheetfed India, to celebrate the deal. Mr. Kern expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are proud to partner with Replika on this remarkable investment. The Manroland 700 Evolution is a game-changer, and we are confident that it will empower Replika to push the boundaries of print excellence.”
Replika Press’s continuous investment in cutting-edge technology reflects its unwavering commitment to delivering superior quality and efficiency to its clients worldwide. The addition of the ROLAND 700 Evolution Elite is poised to elevate Replika’s production capabilities, reinforcing its position as a leader in the global printing industry.
For more insights into this development, you can watch the interview with Mirko Kern at PrintPack India 2025 below.
About Replika Press Pvt Ltd
Replika Press Pvt Ltd is one of India’s leading print service providers, specializing in book printing, high-end commercial print production, digital printing, and packaging. With over three generations in the industry, Replika has built a strong reputation both domestically and internationally. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility spanning 846,000 sq. ft. in the National Capital Region, the company handles more than 35,000 book titles per year. With a production capacity of up to 100,000 softcover and 50,000 hardcover books per day and a dedicated packaging line, offering high-quality packaging solutions, Replika continues to invest in cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency and support the evolving needs of the publishing and packaging industries.
About Manroland Sheetfed
Manroland Sheetfed GmbH is a leading German manufacturer of sheetfed offset litho printing presses. Founded in 1871, it is one of the world’s oldest and most respected printing press producers. With subsidiaries in over 40 countries, Manroland is synonymous with quality and reliability. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the privately held UK engineering group, Langley Holdings plc.