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Control Print: Leaders in Coding and Marking Technology

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4 years ago

October 14, 2021

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Widespread network and an extensive range of solutions tailor-made to fit the needs of different industries has made Control Print one of the leaders in coding and marking technologies.

Seamlessly integrating precision, reliability, and cost- effectiveness, the companyÂ´s abilities in hardcore technology and product engineering stem from their leadership, in association with their partners. Augmenting these capabilities is their expertise across applications and industries combined with an extensive support infrastructure, to provide the highest quality products and services in the coding and marking industry across the Indian subcontinent.

Utilising their two decades of experience in the coding and marking industry , Control Point has developed a philosophy that consists of partnering with the leading global players technologically. They have succesfully utilised their unsurpassed local manufacturing infrastructure and highly motivated skilled workforce to provide the best engineered and most cost- effective products and solutions for the entire range of manufacturing industries. The sectors catered to cover a range of industries, which include automotive, agro-chemicals, metals, FMCG, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, wire and cable, pipe, construction materials, and commercial printing.

Enabling their customers in production line reliability, flexibility, cost efficiencies and other myriad ways, Control PrintÂ´s solutions can impact directly or subtly, but always leave a mark of excellence.

Service networks

With their extensive nationwide coverage, with more than 120 well trained sales and service engineers, 9 offices, and 60 back end staff, Control Print provides the highest levels of pre and post sales support for a consistent, reliable, high quality customer experience.

Infrastructure

Control Print has two modern manufacturing centers located at Vasai, on the outskirts of Mumbai, and the other at Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh. Aesthetically designed and fully equipped, these facilities are complete with all the necessary support tools, services and amenities required to ensure the highest quality of products and services on a consistent basis. In addition to manufacturing capabilities, each centre has comprehensive service training facilities for external as well as internal training requirements.

Vasai centre

Spanning over 8000sq ft, the Vasai centre is a hub for assembly and manufacture of the entire Control Print product range. The entire range of Control Print inks is also manufactured at this facility.

Nalagarh facility

Spanning over 20,000sq ft, this facility is capable of assembly and manufacture of not only their entire product range but also for manufacturing of components and entire sub-assemblies required for their products. There is also an additional fluids facility capable of manufacturing the entire range of solvents and ink rolls.

Key benefits to customer

Two decades of market leadership with complete knowledge of customer needs.
Customer- centric operations.
Superior international technology adapted for the Indian environment.
Powerful local networks giving full support and service any time, anywhere.
Local manufacturing for cost- effectiveness and options of customisation.
Comprehensive product range to meet any coding and marking requirement.
Complete range of consumables.
Deep multi-layered talent base with extensive market knowledge and experience.

Through constant innovation and research, Control Print offers the most comprehensive and robust selection of coding and marking solutions. Their range of primary, secondary and tertiary applications is superior in technology, reliability, quality and performance.

Large- character inkjet printer

One of the products range that is of particular interest to the cement manufacturers is their

Large- character inkjet printers, the NP100 and NP200 systems.

Key features of NP100, NP200 include:

High reliability in especially harsh, dusty environments, including the cement, chemicals, and steel industries.
Advanced hydraulics system requiring no compressed air.
Electronic valve switchover from ink to solvent greatly simplifying maintenance, startup and shutdowns.
7 or 17 drop per head capability enabling large logos and 1-3 lines of print.
10mm-50mm print height.
High print speeds.
Compact footprint.
Low power consumption (only 100W) with no cost of external compressed air.
Macroline software to control all printers from a single console.
Fast drying inks suited for a wide variety of substrates with enhanced adhesion and fade resistance .

Consumables

Control Print manufactures the widest range of inkjet fluids, ribbons, and ink rolls in order to meet the most specialised of customer applications. In addition, they manufacture the standard range of general purpose black inks, highly adhesive inks, and coloured inks.

The Control Print offering

A variety of high performance pigmented inks including white, yellow, light blue, sky blue, pink, red, and grey for challenging applications such as coding on XLPE/PE/PP cables and pipes.
Fuel- resistant inks in black and pigmented white.
Heat- curing inks in black and pigmented white.
High temperature resistant inks in black and pigmented white.
Non-hazardous inks for food and pharmaceutical applications.
Covert, security inks such as UV fluorescent inks.
Pan-India presence

The company has a presence in major Indian cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nalagarh, Pune, Vasai.

Control Print Limited

C-106, Hind Saurashtra Industrial Estate, Andheri-Kurla Road, Marol Naka, Andheri

(East), Mumbai 400059, India.

Tel: +91 22 28509056 / 66938900

Fax: +91 22 28528272

Email: ho@controlprint.com

Website: www.controlprint.com

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ARAPL Reports 175% EBITDA Growth, Expands Global Robotics Footprint

Affordable Robotic & Automation posts strong Q2 and H1 FY26 results driven by innovation and overseas orders

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3 weeks ago

October 15, 2025

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Affordable Robotic & Automation Limited (ARAPL), India’s first listed robotics firm and a pioneer in industrial automation and smart robotic solutions, has reported robust financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025.
The company achieved a 175 per cent year-on-year rise in standalone EBITDA and strong revenue growth across its automation and robotics segments. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results on October 10, 2025.

Key Highlights – Q2 FY2026
• Strong momentum across core automation and robotics divisions
• Secured the first order for the Atlas AC2000, an autonomous truck loading and unloading forklift, from a leading US logistics player
• Rebranded its RaaS product line as Humro (Human + Robot), symbolising collaborative automation between people and machines
• Expanded its Humro range in global warehouse automation markets
• Continued investment in deep-tech innovations, including AI-based route optimisation, autonomy kits, vehicle controllers, and digital twins
Global Milestone: First Atlas AC2000 Order in the US

ARAPL’s US-based subsidiary, ARAPL RaaS (Humro), received its first order for the next-generation Atlas AC2000 autonomous forklift from a leading logistics company. Following successful prototype trials, the client placed an order for two robots valued at Rs 36 million under a three-year lease. The project opens opportunities for scaling up to 15–16 robots per site across 15 US warehouses within two years.
The product addresses an untapped market of 10 million loading docks across 21,000 warehouses in the US, positioning ARAPL for exponential growth.

Financial Performance – Q2 FY2026 (Standalone)
Net Revenue: Rs 25.7587 million, up 37 per cent quarter-on-quarter
EBITDA: Rs 5.9632 million, up 396 per cent QoQ
Profit Before Tax: Rs 4.3808 million, compared to a Rs 360.46 lakh loss in Q1
Profit After Tax: Rs 4.1854 lakh, representing 216 per cent QoQ growth
On a half-year basis, ARAPL reported a 175 per cent rise in EBITDA and returned to profitability with Rs 58.08 lakh PAT, highlighting strong operational efficiency and improved contribution from core businesses.
Consolidated Performance – Q2 FY2026
Net Revenue: Rs 29.566 million, up 57% QoQ
EBITDA: Rs 6.2608 million, up 418 per cent QoQ
Profit After Tax: Rs 4.5672 million, marking a 224 per cent QoQ improvement

Milind Padole, Managing Director, ARAPL said, “Our Q2 results reflect the success of our innovation-led growth strategy and the growing global confidence in ARAPL’s technology. The Atlas AC2000 order marks a defining milestone that validates our engineering strength and accelerates our global expansion. With a healthy order book and continued investment in AI and autonomous systems, ARAPL is positioned to lead the next phase of intelligent industrial transformation.”
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Pune, Affordable Robotic & Automation Ltd (ARAPL) delivers turnkey robotic and automation solutions across automotive, general manufacturing, and government sectors. Its offerings include robotic welding, automated inspection, assembly automation, automated parking systems, and autonomous driverless forklifts.
ARAPL operates five advanced plants in Pune spanning 350,000 sq ft, supported by over 400 engineers in India and seven team members in the US. The company also maintains facilities in North Carolina and California, and service centres in Faridabad, Mumbai, and San Francisco.

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M.E. Energy Bags Rs 490 Mn Order for Waste Heat Recovery Project

Second major EPC contract from Ferro Alloys sector strengthens company’s growth

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3 weeks ago

October 15, 2025

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M.E. Energy Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kilburn Engineering Ltd and a leading Indian engineering company specialising in energy recovery and cost reduction, has secured its second consecutive major order worth Rs 490 million in the Ferro Alloys sector. The order covers the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of a 12 MW Waste Heat Recovery Based Power Plant (WHRPP).

This repeat order underscores the Ferro Alloys industry’s confidence in M.E. Energy’s expertise in delivering efficient and sustainable energy solutions for high-temperature process industries. The project aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions by converting waste heat into clean power.

“Securing another project in the Ferro Alloys segment reinforces our strong technical credibility. It’s a proud moment as we continue helping our clients achieve sustainability and cost efficiency through innovative waste heat recovery systems,” said K. Vijaysanker Kartha, Managing Director, M.E. Energy Pvt Ltd.

“M.E. Energy’s expansion into sectors such as cement and ferro alloys is yielding solid results. We remain confident of sustained success as we deepen our presence in steel and carbon black industries. These achievements reaffirm our focus on innovation, technology, and energy efficiency,” added Amritanshu Khaitan, Director, Kilburn Engineering Ltd

With this latest order, M.E. Energy has already surpassed its total external order bookings from the previous financial year, recording Rs 138 crore so far in FY26. The company anticipates further growth in the second half, supported by a robust project pipeline and the rising adoption of waste heat recovery technologies across industries.

The development marks continued momentum towards FY27, strengthening M.E. Energy’s position as a leading player in industrial energy optimisation.

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NTPC Green Energy Partners with Japan’s ENEOS for Green Fuel Exports

NGEL signs MoU with ENEOS to supply green methanol and hydrogen derivatives

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3 weeks ago

October 15, 2025

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NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan’s ENEOS Corporation to explore a potential agreement for the supply of green methanol and hydrogen derivative products.

The MoU was exchanged on 10 October 2025 during the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. It marks a major step towards global collaboration in clean energy and decarbonisation.
The partnership centres on NGEL’s upcoming Green Hydrogen Hub at Pudimadaka in Andhra Pradesh. Spread across 1,200 acres, the integrated facility is being developed for large-scale green chemical production and exports.

By aligning ENEOS’s demand for hydrogen derivatives with NGEL’s renewable energy initiatives, the collaboration aims to accelerate low-carbon energy transitions. It also supports NGEL’s target of achieving a 60 GW renewable energy portfolio by 2032, reinforcing its commitment to India’s green energy ambitions and the global net-zero agenda.