MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

28.06.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

TECHNOVA IMAGING SYSTEMS  PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

Formerly Known As :

TECHNOVA PLATE MAKING SYSTEMS LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Laxmi Mills Estate, Sakti Mills L, Off. Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalakshmi – 400011, Mumbai, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

29.08.1979

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-21699

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U74999MH1979PTC021599

 

 

IEC No.:

 

 

MUMT10262A / MUMT01213C

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

 

 

AAACT2165J

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

 

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Liability Company.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacture of Imaging Products for the Graphic Arts Industry. Exporter of Offset Plates, Chemicals, Inkjet, Laser, Design and Drawing Media.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Fairly Large

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 1700000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established and reputed company having fine track. Available information indicates high financial responsibility of the company. Their trade relations are fair. Financial position of the company is good. Business is active. Payments are usually correct and as per commitments.

 

The company is making satisfactory progress in its business.  Trade relations are reported as fair. Payments are usually made as per commitments.

 

It can be considered normal for business dealings at usual trade terms conditions.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Laxmi Mills Estate, Sakti Mills L, Off. Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalakshmi – 400011, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-24983390 – 98

Mobile:

91-9820194313

Fax:

91-22-24950322

Email:

corp@technovaworld.com

corp@technova.com

pnp@technovaworld.com

Website:

http://www.technovaworld.com

 

 

Overseas office :

Located at :

 

  • United Kingdom
  • Sri Lanka
  • Dubai
  • Kenya

 

 

Factory 1 :

Laxmi Mills Estate, Off Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai – 400 011, Maharashtra

 

 

Factory 2 : 

E – 1/2/3, MIDC Taloja, Raigad – 410208

Tel. No.:

91-22-27412463

Fax No.:

91-22-27410261

 

 

Branches :

Located at :

 

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bangalore
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Indore
  • Kochi
  • Kolkata
  • Lucknow
  • Nagpur
  • New Delhi
  • Rajasthan

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Pranav N. Parikh

Designation :

Chairman & Managing Director

Address :

18 A, Manek, L. D. Ruparel Marg, Mumbai - 400 006, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

18.02.1943

Qualification :

B.Com., MBA Havard

Date of Appointment :

29.08.1979

Previous Employment:

Printwell

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jivan G. Bhatt

Designation :

Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Address :

301, KT - 29, Girija, 12th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560 003, Karnataka

Date of Birth/Age :

23.10.1952

Qualification :

M.Sc. (North California State University, U.S.A.)

Date of Appointment :

01.01.1989

 

 

Name :

Ms. Shelina P. Parikh

Designation :

Director

Address :

18 A, Manek, L. D. Ruparel Marg, Mumbai - 400 006, Maharashtra

Date of Birth/Age :

25.07.1968

Date of Appointment :

08.07.1994

 

 

Name :

Mr. Arvind N. Parikh

Designation :

Director

Address :

8, Palmera, L. D. Ruparel Marg, Mumbai - 400 006, Maharashtra

Date of Birth/Age :

19.10.1927

Date of Appointment :

29.08.1979

 

 

Name :

Mr. Jagdish N. Parikh

Designation :

Director

Address :

6B, Brighton, Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai - 400 006, Maharashtra

Date of Birth/Age :

07.02.1930

Date of Appointment :

29.08.1979

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Snehal A. Parikh

Designation :

Director

Address :

34, Venus, Altamount Road, Mumbai - 400 006, Maharashtra

Date of Birth/Age :

01.02.1955

Date of Appointment :

26.12.1988

 

 

Name :

Ms. Nelum P. Gidwani

Designation :

Director

Address :

92B, Embassy Apartments, Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai – 400 036, Maharashtra

Date of Birth/Age :

14.02.1941

Date of Appointment :

08.07.1994

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ashok B. Ghia

Designation :

Director

Address :

23, Gold Fields Plaza, 45, Sassoon Road, Pune - 411 011, Maharashtra

Date of Birth/Age :

20.02.1942

Date of Appointment :

26.12.1988

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sripadmange Kulkarni

Designation :

Director

Address :

201, Moti Mahal, 28 Senapari Bapat Marg, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra India

Date of Birth/Age :

05.11.1942

Date of Appointment :

18.04.2001

 

 

Name :

Mr. Maya Pranav Parikh

Designation :

Director

Address :

18 A, Manek, L D Ruparel Marg, Malabar Hill Mumbai – 400006, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

27.01.1978

Date of Appointment :

14.12.2001

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ramkrishnan Gayathri

Designation :

Director

Address :

10/75, Unnat Nagar II, Off M. G. Road, Goregaon [East], Mumbai – 400062, Maharashtra, India

sridhar@technovaindia.com

Date of Birth/Age :

01.03.1963

Date of Appointment :

14.03.2007

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. C. G. Ramakrishnan

Designation :

Chief Operating Officer

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

Anuradha D. Benegal

 

3600

Arvind N. Parikh

 

124000

Arvind N. Parikh – HUF

 

3600

Jagdish N. Parikh

 

137,200

Jagdish N. Parikh – HUF

 

600

Jyotshna N. Shah

 

3,600

Kishori A. Parikh

 

3,600

Maya N. Parikh

 

96,600

Natvarlal G. Parikh (HUF)

 

4,500

Poorvi A. Parikh

 

3,600

Pranav N. Parikh

 

850925

Pranav N. Parikh (HUF)

 

408,600

Prashant J. Parikh

 

64,800

Salome P. Parikh

 

71400

Savita Parikh

 

3600

Shaila Parikh

 

6000

Shelina Parikh

 

106200

Shraddha Mashruwala

 

3600

Snehal Parikh

 

64800

Sophie Hyams

 

1800

 

 

 

Category

 

Percentage of Holding

Directors of relatives of directors

 

99.91 %

Other top fifty shareholders

 

0.09 %

Total

 

100.00 %

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacture of Imaging Products for the Graphic Arts Industry. Exporter of Offset Plates, Chemicals, Inkjet, Laser, Design and Drawing Media.

 

 

Products :

  • Offset Plates
  • Laser Media
  • Laser Plates
  • Inkjet Media
  • Chemistry
  • Design Media

 

 

Exports :

 

Countries :

Africa, Middle East, South East Asia, Far East, Europe, united States, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Russian Federation and Australia

 

 

Imports :

 

Countries :

Germany, Japan, Singapore, United States and Belgium

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

750

 

 

Bankers :

v      Corporation Bank, Industrial Finance Branch, 14, Pune, Mumbai Road, Wakdewadi, Pune – 411003, Mumbai, Maharashtra

v      Saraswat Co-operative Bank Limited, Overseas branch, 1st Floor, Kimatral Building, 77/79, Maharshi karve Road, Marin Lines, Mumbai - 400020, Maharashtra, India

v      The Saraswat Co-operative Bank Limited, Nana Chowk Branch, Mumbai-400007, Maharashtra

v      Citibank N.A., Mumbai, Maharashtra

v      The United Western Bank Limited

v      Bank of Baroda, Mumbai, Maharashtra

v      Corporation Bank, 21, Dalal Street, Fort, Mumbai-400023, Maharashtra

 

 

Facilities :

--

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Khandwala and Shah

Chartered Accountants

Address :

G/3, 8th Floor, “EVEREST”, Tardeo Road, Tardeo, Mumbai – 400034, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

v      Technova Graphics Private Limited

v      Lunar Caustics Private Limited

v      Lemiur Group of Companies

v      Technova Hichem Systems (Private) Limited

v      Technova Imaging Systems

v      Technova Reprographic Systems (Private) Limited

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

1,980,000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs. 19.800 millions

20,000

Unclassified Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs. 0.200 millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 20.000 Millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

1,963,700

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs. 19.637 millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

19.637

19.637

19.637

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

414.662

323.451

257.716

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

434.299

343.088

277.353

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

829.954

867.504

805.688

2] Unsecured Loans

222.218

166.874

159.279

TOTAL BORROWING

1052.172

1034.378

964.967

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

102.491

115.231

105.851

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

1588.962

1492.697

1348.171

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

892.965

819.178

837.177

Capital work-in-progress

47.282

24.336

2.158

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

82.036

82.036

84.200

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

536.356

576.740

355.074

 

Sundry Debtors

336.122

294.197

200.536

 

Cash & Bank Balances

82.541

80.551

146.793

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

147.378

109.841

123.330

Total Current Assets

1102.397

1061.329

825.733

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

499.237

457.448

377.633

 

Provisions

36.481

36.734

24.829

Total Current Liabilities

535.718

494.182

402.462

Net Current Assets

566.679

567.147

423.271

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

1.365

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

1588.962

1492.697

1348.171

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

[Estimated]

31.03.2005

[Estimated]

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover [including other income]

1500.000

1400.000

2330.230

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

NA

NA

68.645

Provision for Taxation

NA

NA

39.252

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

NA

NA

29.393

 

 

 

 

Export Value

NA

NA

383.485

 

 

 

 

Import Value

NA

NA

395.748

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

NA

NA

2366.010

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

PAT / Total Income

 

NA

NA

1.26

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

 

NA

NA

2.95

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

 

NA

NA

4.13

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

NA

NA

0.89

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

3.66

4.46

4.93

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

2.06

2.15

2.05

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

History:

 

Subject was incorporated on at Mumbai in Maharashtra having Company Registration Number.

 

In an Extra-Ordinary General meeting of the members held on 16th April, 1991, the scheme of Amalgamation of Technova Graphic Systems Private Limited and Image Printmakers Private Limited with the company was approved.

 

Name of the company was changed to Technova Imaging Systems Limited on 12th April, 1993 and Registered on 14th September, 1993.

 

Subject has become a Private Company with effect from 28th February 2001.

 

 

This form is for

Creation of charge

Corporate identity number of the company

U74999MH1979PTC021599

Name of the company

TECHNOVA IMAGING SYSTEMS  PRIVATE LIMITED

Address of the registered office or of the principal place of  business in India of the company

Laxmi Mills Estate, Sakti Mills L, Off. Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalakshmi – 400011, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Type of charge

Others

Particular of charge holder

The Saraswat Co-operative Bank Limited

Fort Branch, Fort, Mumbai – 400001, Maharashtra, India

Nature of description of the instrument creating or modifying the charge

Agreement of hypothecation of vehicles

Date of instrument Creating the charge

28.11.2006

Amount secured by the charge

Rs. 4.400 Millions

Brief particulars of the principal terms an conditions and extent and operation of the charge

Rate of Interest :

R.O.I. 9 % p.a. or at such rate as may be determined by the Bank from time to time.

Terms of repayment :

On demand and if not demanded earlier by 36 installments of Rs. 0.140 Millions

Margin :

As determined by the Bank from time to time.

Extent and operation of the charge

This is term loan facility.

Short particulars of the property charged

Hypothecation of Vehicles [Toyato Inova]  and registered with Regional Transport office at Pen Raigad 

 

Profile

 

TechNova is the largest manufacturer of offset plates, chemicals, inkjet, laser and design & drawing media, outside of the Americas, Europe & Japan. The company's product offering includes a full range of consumables for conventional as well as digital imaging systems for various industries. TechNova markets its products in over 51 countries through its overseas offices and global distribution network.

ISO 9001:2000 Company

Over 70% market share for each of its products in the Indian sub-continent

Won the prestigious GATF 1995 InterTech Technology Award for its NovaDom Computer-to-Plate technology

Received the Davos-based World Economic Forum's Global Growth Company Award in January 1997

Alliances with :

 

Agfa-Gevaert N.V. for the manufacturing of offset plates (analog & digital) and chemistry; and marketing of CtP Systems;

Hydro Dynamic Products PLC, for the manufacturing of pressroom chemicals;

Value

 

On-line Tech Support

 

TechNova Knowledge eXchange (TKX) eBulletins & eLibrary

 

Plant Audits & Technology Roadmaps

InPlant and Classroom Trainings; Industry Seminars

TechNova is one of the world's largest manufacturers of digital & analog offset plates, chemicals, inkjet, laser and drafting media. Products include a full range of consumables for conventional and digital imaging systems for advertising, photography, signage, printing and packaging as well as textiles, engineering, architecture, geology and business graphics. Our technology alliance partners are Agfa (for offset plates & chemicals) and HDP (for chemicals).

Along with Agfa, TechNova is the only company in the world manufacturing the full range of CtP consumables i.e. inkjet photo papers for CtPhoto; inkjet proofing paper for CtProof; Thermal, Violet and UV metal plates for CtPlate; inkjet & laser polyesterplates for CtPoly; and desktop, large format & lasermedia for CtPrint.

Technova enjoys market shares of over 70% in each product category in the Indian subcontinent for over three decades, and significant market shares in targeted export countries. TechNova products are marketed in over 51 countries, backed by total performance and the lowest cost-in-use guarantees.

TechNova is an ISO 9001-2000 registered organisation and has received the prestigious "GATF 1995 InterTech Technology Award", the Davos-based World Economic Forum's "Top-performing, Global Growth Company Award" (1997) as well as the "Technology Pioneer Award" (2000).

TechNova manufactures its products in India (Bombay), in factories that are recognised to be on par with the best in the world. The plant capacity for offset plates & chemicals is 5th largest in the world, and for inkjet media, amongst the top 10.

Press release

 

Wednesday, October 06, 2004

 

TechNova, one of the world's largest manufacturers of digital & analog offset plates, chemicals, inkjet, laser and drafting media, will be showcasing an array of innovative CtP solutions at PrintCity (Hall 06, Stand A07) at drupa 2004. Some of them are :

v      PolyJet : World's First Inkjet, NoProcess, Computer-to-Plate-to-Press System

v      Thermostar TN : World's Fastest Long-run CtP Thermal Plate

v      Argos : World's Fastest CtCP, Negative working, Analog & Digital Plate

v      NovaDom Platinum : Extra Long-run version of World's Largest selling brand of Laser Polyester Plate

v      PosiJet : Digital Silverless large format inkjet CtPositive Film

v      TotalCare : NextGeneration FOGRA approved Fount

v      Stardust : Ultra-long bath life, universally compatible thermal plate developer

v      NovaJet Inkjet Photographic Paper : Ideal for true-to-life photographic prints from cameras, scanners & photo CDs

TechNova's product offering includes a full range of consumables for conventional and digital imaging systems for advertising, photography, signage, printing and packaging as well as textiles, engineering, architecture, geology and business graphics.


Its overseas offices and distribution network market its products to over 51 countries. TechNova is now recognised as :

World's fifth largest manufacturer of Digital & Analog PlatesWorld's first and largest manufacturer of Laser Polyester Plates

World's first and only manufacturer of Inkjet Polyester Plate

World's sixth largest manufacturer of Printing Chemicals

World's widest portfolio of Inkjet & Laser Media

In addition, TechNova has also received global recognition through the following awards :

 

GATF 1995 InterTech Technology Award

 

World Economic Forum Awards (Davos)


TechNova's stand at PrintCity will be like a virtual CtP arena for a number of cutting-edge products for Computer-to-Plate, Computer-to-Positive, Computer-to-Photo, Computer-to-Proof and Computer-to-Print technologies. Next generation graphic arts chemistry, with a focus on CtP Chemistry as well as Founts & Washes that meet with FOGRA specifications, will also occupy a place of prominence at the stand.

Listed below are the "Must see 'em" products at TechNova's Stand at PrintCity.

Computer-to-Plate

Computer-to-Positive

Computer-to-Photo, Computer-to-Proof & Computer-to-Print

 Next Generation CtP Chemistry

 

Computer-to-Plate:

World's First Inkjet NoProcess Computer-to-Plate-to-Press System : "PolyJet"

A technological breakthrough and a first-in-the-world product is the revolutionary PolyJet CtPolyester Plate. Four-colour jobs can be imaged on the plate using PolyJet wide format inkjet printer (based on Epson 7600). Imaged plates go directly to the press without any chemical processing. PolyJet plate would be ideally suited for the two and four page format presses for low-cost two and four-colour short-run jobs of 10,000 to 20,000 impressions.

Unique features are :

 

High-resolution capability of plate surface allows stochastic screening for excellent tonal gradation and details.

 

Flawless solid and reverse text reproduction.

 

Dot gain conforming to industry standards.

 

Excellent ink/water balance characteristics ensure brilliant prints, matching those of metal presensitised plates.

 

Totally dry Computer-to-Plate-to-Press process. No Imagesetter. No Platesetter. No Processor. No Chemistry. No Fuss.

 

Lowest cost CtP system in the world.

 

International launch of Thermostar TN

One of the biggest pre-drupa announcements from India has been the launch of TechNova's Thermal Plate. This plate, Thermostar TN, which has been developed and patented by Agfa, will be commercially manufactured at TechNova's state-of-the-art plant in India.


Thermostar TN is sensitised to 830 nm and is based on an innovative coating technology, offering fast imaging, convenient handling, and is ideal for stochastic or FM screening. Thermostar TN has been designed for high-end commercial printing applications and can achieve run-lengths up to 150,000 impressions (which can be extended up to one million impressions with baking); and 1 - 99% dot resolution using 250 lpi screen ruling.


And that's not all! These plates can be handled easily and conveniently in daylight conditions, eliminating safelights and separate work areas. Besides which, they are as easy to develop, wash, and gum as they are to image, since Thermostar TN plates use conventional processing chemistry.


TechNova has painstakingly ensured that Thermostar TN can be integrated with the leading platesetters. These include several new systems which will be presented at drupa 2004.


TechNova's Thermostar TN plates have been in use in almost all the CtP print shops in India for the past several months and the feedback has been astounding. Users have given top ranking to Thermostar TN for speed, latitude and reproduction.


Print samples from TechNova's Thermostar TN plates, TechNova's Argos CtCP plates and TechNova's Athena presensitised plates will be displayed for examination by visitors. All the three samples will be printed using the same images and under identical conditions. (Don't miss the stunning pictures of former Ms. World, Aishwarya Rai and the beautiful Madhuri Dixit!)


Argos and Athena announce their arrival

drupa 2004 will witness the introduction of TechNova's Argos CtCP plate, a long-run, negative-working plate. Argos is a step forward in an attempt to enhance the finer results of conventional plates. It has a very short exposure time and a litho-grade electromechanically grained and anodised substrate, which permits productive imaging of the plate. The manufacturing technology is similar to Agfa's Zenith N555, the world's most popular negative-working plate. Argos' improved sensitiveness makes it ideal for the newspaper segment.


TechNova is also launching Athena, the next generation positive-working plate, recommended for run-lengths up to 250,000 impressions. This high pedigree plate has given TechNova a cult status in the Indian printing industry.

GATF 1995 InterTech Technology Award Winner : NovaDom Laser Polyester Plates


Live demos of NovaDom Laser Plates, the GATF InterTech Award Winner will be worth witnessing. NovaDom plates can be imaged on both sides using the HP 5000 series or Xanté laser printers, and taken directly to the press for printing.


Special features are :

 

HP approval for corrosion-free performance; safeguards the laser printers.

 

Run-length capability of approx. 50,000 copies from one side and 10,000 copies from the other side of the plate (or 20,000 copies from both sides of the plate), under recommended imaging and press conditions.

 

Zero toner scatter in the background areas, when imaged on HP, Xanté or other recommended laser printers and copiers.

 

Excellent roll-up properties minimise start-up & restart paper wastage.


NovaDom has revolutionised the small offset plate scenario since 1995, especially in the US, and is currently the global leader in laser polyester plates. NovaDom has enhanced the competitiveness of small offset printers by providing them with long-run plates at a fraction of the cost of a conventional or CtP metal plate.

Computer-to-Positive :


World's First Clear Inkjet Film : "PosiJet"

Another "First" from TechNova is PosiJet, a clear (i.e. fully transparent) inkjet film, which can be imaged on Epson 7600 to serve as an offset positive or screen-printing positive. PosiJet film is designed to produce high-resolution four-colour plate-ready positives in 2, 4 and 8 page formats, with UV-density matching silver-based films. PosiJet offers the lowest cost computer-to-film solution, ideally suited for newspapers, book & magazine publishing, and several other applications currently using expensive silver-based films. All it needs is a recommended inkjet printer for outputting pages created on standard page-composition workstations. Features that would make PosiJet demos a "must-see" :

 

Fully transparent inkjet film. Looks & feels like a silver-based film.

 

Ideal for preparation of one piece positives for tabloid & broadsheet newspapers.

 

Single, spot & pleasing full colour reproduction capability.

 

Totally dry Computer-to-Film-to-Plate process. No Camera. No Darkroom. No Imagesetter. No Platesetter. No Processor. No Chemistry. No Hassles.

 

Unbeatable value for money.


Live demonstrations at the Stand using customer-supplied files will be convincing.


Laser Film with Silver-like UV-Density : "NovaSharp Diamond"

 

During the 90's, TechNova's NovaSharp range of laser films, (which can be imaged on laser printers to serve as plate-ready positives), enabled the newspapers to effect significant savings by substituting expensive silver-based camera and imagesetter films. NovaSharp Crystal, Pearl and Topaz Laser films have become industry favourites for single and spot colour work. NovaSharp Diamond, the new version, is designed for producing low-cost four-colour separations on high-resolution laser printers such as the HP 5000 series & Xanté. The special feature of this product is the high UV-density of the image, which further facilitates substitution of silver-based films.

Computer-to-Photo, Computer-to-Proof & Computer-to-Print :


Within a short span of time, TechNova has helped popularise the use of inkjet media for various Desktop and Large Format applications. Particularly noteworthy for the Graphic Arts industry are the inkjet proofing and photographic papers. TechNova offers the widest and most exciting range of world-class Inkjet Papers, Films, Vinyls & Specialty media for Desktop and Large Format applications.


Prints on the award winning NovaJet TruePhoto Inkjet Photographic Paper of digital photographs, using Epson & HP desktop printers at the stand, are indistinguishable from silver-based photo prints.


For the Large Format display, the demonstrations will include prints on NovaJet Gloss & Matte Papers & Films for indoor & outdoor applications, using an HP Large Format Printer.


NovaJet Inkjet Media for Large Format printing will include : Matte & Gloss Papers and Films; Outdoor Films; Backlit Films; Specialty media such as Canvas & Silver Metallic Film.


NovaJet Media for Desktop printing will include : Inkjet Photographic Papers (in substrates ranging from 130 - 270 gsm) for true-to-life photographic prints; Inkjet PhotoMatte Papers for presentations and concept proofs; Transparency Film for OHP presentations; Specialty Media such as Heat Transfer Papers, Opaque Gloss Films, etc; Artistic Media in a variety of colours and textured surfaces like Canvas-finish, Weave-finish, etc.; Colour Laser Media for colour laser printers that include Papers, Transfers and Films; Multipurpose Adhesive-backed Labels in various shapes and sizes, including CD labels, etc.


Next Generation CtP Chemistry :


TechNova, in keeping with the global trend for the high-end printers to insist on using high-performance products that meet with FOGRA specifications, will be launching an array of next generation fountain solutions and press washes for high-speed sheetfed and web offset applications. These products are manufactured in technical collaboration with Hydro Dynamic Products, U.K., and are the current rage in Europe. The products have been under field-testing for the past several months in India, and have met with amazing customer response.

Next Generation Founts

TotalCare Fount for high-speed sheetfed presses and heat-set web presses.

 

Gives complete calcium control at all levels of water hardness and all paper and ink types.

 

Enables reduction of Isopropanol/IPA usage by 50%.

 

Safe on all metal plates and is free from harmful components.

 

The ultra low-foam formulation is suitable for all water types, whether RO, soft, hard or deionised.

 

Special ingredients prevent the build-up of impurities and films, previously hard to control in tanks and pipework.

CrownJewel Fount for high-speed cold-set web presses.

 

Corrosion inhibited to FOGRA specifications.

 

Specially formulated for compatibility with spray and turbo dampening systems.

 

Runs at low water settings with wide latitude, making it easy to set up and adjust for optimum performance with cold-set inks, varying quality of newsprint and dampening systems.

 

Water uptake by the ink is fast but controlled for lightening quick attainment of the perfect ink/water balance with excellent over-emulsification resistance.

 

Contains very high levels of anti-linting agents that effectively reduce mean times between blanket washes.

 

The ultra-low foam formulation removes problems associated with previous generations of strongly wetting fountain solutions.


Alcohol Substitute

AlcoZAP Concentrated Alcohol Substitute for Zero Alcohol Printing.

 

Incorporates the best available IPA replacement with the widest latitude for universal use in sheetfed offset printing.

 

Achieves Zero Alcohol Printing with minimum compromises and adjustments of press settings.

 

When used with TotalCare Fount, AlcoZAP offers the customer the versatility of enhanced quality without the use of IPA.


Clean-air Washes

HMK Washes. Certified by FOGRA for MAN Roland, KBA-Planeta and Heidelberg presses.
Aromatic-free press wash-up concentrates.

 

Comprehensively addresses the possibility of press corrosion. It is corrosion inhibited to FOGRA specifications for Heidelberg, MAN Roland and KBA presses.

 

Equally suitable for manual and automatic cleaning machines using both scrubber and spray type devices.

 

Available in both types : water miscible as well as non-water miscible. Water miscible wash has wide latitude, making it easy to set up and adjust for optimum performance.

 

The absence of aromatic compounds and chlorinated hydrocarbons makes it safer and user-friendly.

 

With its high flash point, HMK Wash 1 is ideal for use on heat-set machines.

 

Exports

 

Subject has participated in Drupa 2004 Exhibition at Dusseldorf, Germany during May, 2004. The response from international graphic arts community for the company’s products has been encouraging during the year resulting into reasonable growth in it’s export achievements.

 

The benefits derived due to technical collaboration and in-house product development in chemical and films division has gone towards improving the product quality and also yielded improvement in the ultimate analysis. Besides due to infrastructural development the hygiene and the manufacturing methods have considerably improved. The company is moving towards achieving operational excellence.

 

The company is continuously making vigorous efforts in exploring overseas markets and has been receiving interesting export enquiries. The company’s products are finding increasing acceptance by the overseas markets. The company has already established offices in U.K., U.S.A. and Sri Lanka for promoting the products in international markets.

 

It exports Novadom Films to Asia, Europe and U.S.A.

 

It imports from Asia, Europe and Middle East.

 

The company operates in collaboration with AGFA, U.S.A.

 

The company’s fixed assets of important value includes Goodwill, Freehold Land, Leasehold Land, Buildings, Plant & Machinery, Furniture, Fixtures, Airconditioners, Office Equipments & Computers and Vehicles.

 

 

TechNova @ Sign and Graphic Imaging ME 2007

TechNova at Sign & Graphic Imaging ME 2007Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai
27th February - 1st March, 2007

TechNova introduced a comprehensive range of large format media at the recent Sign & Graphics Imaging ME 2007, in Dubai.

Visitors were Enthralled by TechNova's inkjet media for various Desktop and Large Format applications. Almost all of them agreed that TechNova offers the widest and most exciting range of world-class Inkjet Papers, Films, Vinyls & Specialty media for Desktop and Large Format applications.

Over the years, TechNova has successfully leveraged its decades of experience in coating of conventional and digital imaging substrates, to produce an impressive range of inkjet media for the large format segment. Marketed under the brand names, "NovaJet" & "NovaSign", these media empower printers to effortlessly transform their ordinary digital prints into works of art!

At the simple, yet elegant stand at Sign & Graphic Imaging ME, TechNova showcased their comprehensive range of large format media, for the Signage and Graphics industry. Stunning images printed on various media, were the key attraction of the TechNova stall. The media on display included :

  • NovaJet Backlit Front Print PET Film 175
  • NovaJet PhotoMatte PVC Film 100 SA
  • NovaJet PhotoGloss PET Film 50 SA
  • NovaJet PhotoSatin PVC Film 175
  • NovaSign PosterSatin PVC Film 100 SA

One constant feedback was that visitors were delighted that they could touch & feel the finish and texture of the media, as these were most effectively displayed as printed rolls at the stand. The stall was awash with colours, and was filled with bright and vibrant images that kept the visitors mesmerised. No wonder, people gravitated towards the TechNova stall, which was one of the most visited stalls at the exhibition.


Bhuwan Upreti, Territory Sales Manager, Digital Print Media, explained that the NovaJet media range consisted of inkjet photo papers (PE & RC), films (PET, PP, PVC), cloth, canvas and specialty media with a choice of surface finishes (gloss, satin, matte), display properties (frontlit & backlit), in various sizes & thicknesses, with and without self-adhesive backing. On the other hand, he explained, the NovaSign range consisted of solvent vinyl & lamination film with self-adhesive backing.


"NovaJet & NovaSign media are manufactured using one of the world's most sophisticated coating & converting plant. It utilises leading-edge ink-receptive layer formulations and coating technologies. The end-result is a range of products that match and occasionally, even surpass features of the best products in the world." explained Upreti.

One of reasons for popularity of TechNova in Dubai isthat they offer more than just high-quality large format media for their customers. TechNova provides complete media solutions, including a full spectrum of value-added services to help printers produce zero-defect digital prints, print-after-print. These include :


Media Selection :


Media performance is significantly affected by factors like Image Characteristics, Printer Technology, Ink Formulation, Print-shop environment, Post-printing Applications, Finishing, End-usage, etc. With TechNova's industry experience and product knowledge, their Application Specialists help printers identify external factors and assist them in selection of the right media for their jobs.


Colour Management :


Each NovaJet media type comes with its own ICC profile, designed for optimum colour rendition. TechNova's Colour Management team also offers their services to help customers create customised profiles to match their particular requirements.


Trouble-shooting :


TechNova's TechSupport team studies any problems faced by the printers, simulates them in their state-of-the-art Application Lab and provides customers with on-site solutions that work.


Logistics Support :


TechNova's extensive logistics network ensures that all the popular NovaJet media types are available off-the-shelf in all the important print centres.


Lowest Cost-in-Use :


TechNova is committed to providing customers with a value-for-money package consisting of product performance, support services, and logistics management, which result in lower cost-in-use than any other brand offering in the industry.

 

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No records exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                  None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.40.84

UK Pound

1

Rs.81.81

Euro

1

Rs.55.03

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

6

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

6

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

9

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

5

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

6

--LEVERAGE

1~10

6

--RESERVES

1~10

7

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

6

--MARGINS

-5~5

--

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

57

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average/normal.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

NR

In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

 

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL : This information is provided to you at your request, you having employed MIPL for such purpose. You will use the information as aid only in determining the propriety of giving credit and generally as an aid to your business and for no other purpose. You will hold the information in strict confidence, and shall not reveal it or make it known to the subject persons, firms or corporations or to any other. MIPL does not warrant the correctness of the information as you hold it free of any liability whatsoever. You will be liable to and indemnify MIPL for any loss, damage or expense, occasioned by your breach or non observance of any one, or more of these conditions