HP and Redington India have inaugurated a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Chennai, marking 21 years of successful collaboration. The 20,000 sq. ft. facility aims to accelerate digital printing technology adoption and support India’s evolving print industry through hands-on training, demonstrations, and consulting services.
HP Redington Centre of Excellence Chennai: Key Details
Facility Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Chennai, India |
| Total Area | 20,000 sq. ft. |
| Inauguration Date | February 5, 2026 |
| Partnership Milestone | 21 years of HP-Redington collaboration |
| Key Equipment | HP Indigo 18K, HP Indigo 7K presses |
| Primary Focus | Digital printing training & demos |
| Target Segments | Commercial, photo, publishing, labels, packaging |
Advanced Technology Showcase
The Centre features cutting-edge HP Indigo digital presses including the HP Indigo 18K (B2 format) demonstrating scalable commercial printing with faster makereadies and multi-application management, and the HP Indigo 7K (A3 format) fully operational for hands-on training focused on short runs, customization, and high-value production workflows.
Beyond printing equipment, the facility includes comprehensive finishing equipment and a full suite of prepress, post-press, and web-to-print solutions. These end-to-end capabilities span commercial, photo, publishing, labels, and packaging segments, showcasing HP Indigo’s versatility and innovation.
Strategic Vision for India’s Print Industry
The CoE was inaugurated by senior executives including Arnon Goldman (GM, Industrial Print GTM, Asia Pacific and Japan, HP Inc.), Pawan Chauhan (Country Business Manager, HP Industrial and Inkjet Business Solutions, HP India), V.S. Hariharan (Group CEO, Redington Limited), and Ramesh KS (VP, Digital Printing Group, Redington Limited).
Pawan Chauhan emphasized the facility reflects HP’s long-term commitment to India’s digital printing ecosystem and building skills for the future of work. The CoE creates a platform empowering Indian businesses to adopt new technologies, explore innovative applications, and drive growth.
V.S. Hariharan highlighted that the future of manufacturing depends on flexible, digital-first platforms. The CoE positions Redington to deepen customer engagement, expand solution-led revenues, and accelerate advanced digital printing technology adoption, including HP Indigo and HP Industrial 3D Printing solutions.
Educational Programs & Customer Support
The facility will run specialized programs educating brands and print buyers on effective digital printing usage to maintain competitiveness. The hands-on, experience-led platform enables customers to witness real-world impact of advanced digital printing and industrial 3D printing solutions, complemented by AI-enabled workflows and creative design capabilities.
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