Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Pre 1970s
The Printwell Era
1955 - 1965
Printwell becomes one of India’s leading presses
The rise of Printwell
1966 - 1969
1970s >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1970s
The Birth Of TechNova
< Pre 1970s
1970
Platemaking experiments begin in a lab
TechNova Platemaking Systems is officially inaugurated
1971 The dream called TechNova is born
1972
1973-1978
The rise of TechNova Platemaking Systems
1979
Digital Print Media Division established;
Deep-etch coating solutions launched
1980s >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
< 1970s
1980
Pressroom Chemistry and Reproducible Tracing Film (RTF)
Printwell exits the printing industry; TechNova blazes ahead
1981 The first plate & chemicals manufacturing plants are set up in Taloja
1982 - 1983
1984
Focus on Distribution Network and Marketing initiatives
>>>
The Rise Of TechNova
1980s
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
<<<
1985
2nd plate manufacturing line set up; Lunar Caustic acquired
1987 - 1988 NovaDom launched; First anodized plate line is set up in Taloja
1989
Diazo manufacturing commences; DPM starts manufacturing under a new name
1990s >
The Rise Of TechNova
1980s
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
< 1980s
1990-1993
Printwell exits the printing industry; TechNova blazes ahead
The GATF Award, TechNova’s first drupa and the revolutionary Indigo press
1994 Bringing world-class plates & chemicals and inkjet printing technology to India
1995
1996
TechNova Open University for CHange (TOUCH) launched
1990s
>>>
Re-imagining Print In India
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1997
Winning the Top Performing Global Growth Company Award at Davos
1998
Technical collaboration with Agfa; PS Negative plates launched
1999
Expanding the product portfolio and the distribution network
1990s
2000s >
<<<
Re-imagining Print In India
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
The Era Of Technological Innovations
2000 2000s
>>>
FOGRA Approved Washes Introduced
The Technology Pioneer Award
2002
< 1990s
Digital Plates & FOGRA Approved Founts Launched
New Media Line Installed
2003
Strengthening The Manufacturing Core
2004
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
The Era Of Technological Innovations
2005 - 2007 Expanding the product portfolio
2008 Gaining an edge with a new digital plate plant
2009
Going Violet
2000s
<<<
2010s >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
New Innovations For A New World
2010 - 2012
Sublimation Products & Flexo Cleaners Launched
2013
Integrating Digital With Offset
2014 - 2015
Strengthening Bonds
New Thermal Plate Launch
2010s
>>>
< 2000s
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
New Innovations For A New World
2016
A Diverse Range of Offerings
2017
Expanding Reach Into Non-Print Related industries
2018
Two Major Shifts : One Offline, One Online
2010s
2020s >
<<<
2019
Launch Of An Ecosystem
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2020s
Fifty Years Of Innovation, Excellence And Trust
< 2010s
2020
Honouring a Lifetime of Excellence
Working Towards The Next 50 Years… and beyond!
2021 Celebrating 50 Years In Pursuit of The Perfect Dot
2022
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1955-1965
The Rise Of Printwell
1955
Mr Jagdish Parikh and Mr Lashkari together start the Printwell Press at Sitaphalwadi, Mumbai
Printwell moves from Sitaphalwadi to Mahalaxmi
1962
Pranavbhai graduates from Harvard Business School, and joins Printwell
1965
1966-1969 >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1966-1969
Printwell becomes one of India’s leading presses
< 1955-1965
1966
Blockmaking, processing, darkroom, platemaking and proofing operations expand, as Pranavbhai brings in technical experts to grow business
Heidelberg baby offset purchased.
Mangesh Kulkarni joins Printwell as a Production Assistant.
1967
Pranavbhai is elected as the President of the Bombay Master Printers Association (BMPA)
1969
1970s >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1970
Platemaking Experiments Begin In A Lab
Mr Charlie Dantas joins Printwell
An experimental lab is set up at Mahalaxmi, and initial platemaking efforts begin
< 1966-1969
1971 >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1971
The Dream Called TechNova Is Born
TechNova Platemaking Systems is born as a new platemaking unit
Alan Vincent joins TechNova;
With the combined expertise of Alan Vincent, Charlie Dantas and Pranavbhai, TechNova starts manufacturing micro-grained aluminium plates in a small shed
The first ever TechNova logo is designed
by Mr Yashwant Chaudhary, Creative Art Director, Ciba
Gum & deep-etch chemistry is introduced
1972 >
< 1970
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1972
TechNova Platemaking Systems Is Officially Inaugurated
Shri Natverlal ‘Bhai’ Parikh, Pranavbhai’s father, officially inaugurates TechNova on 12th August, 1972
Commercial sales of plates & chemicals begins around late 1972
A dedicated R&D unit is set-up and a commercial sales division is added to handle future plates and chemicals sales to Printwell and other printers
1973-1978 >
< 1971
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1973-1978
The Rise Of TechNova Platemaking Systems
First batch of offset plates for Printwell manufactured. Commercial sales of electro-grained anodized plates begins
Wipe-on plates and wipe-on chemistry introduced
First TechNova dealer is appointed.
The industry starts the transition from letterpress technology to offset printing
1973
1974
1975
1979 >
< 1972
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1979
Digital Print Media Division Established
Deep-etch Coating Solutions Launched
Manufacturing of deep-etch coating solutions begins
Sales & Dealer network is established
TechNova gets the rights to distribute the
Du Pont Cromalin Proofing Systems in India
Matthew Thomas sets up the Digital Print Media (Films) division
1980s >
< 1973-1978
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1980
Pressroom Chemistry And
Reproducible Tracing Film (RTF)
Pressroom Chemistry introduced
A small factory leased in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, for manufacturing the revolutionary Reproducible Tracing Film
1981 >
< 1979
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1981
Manufacturing Commences In Full Swing
Shri Natverlal ‘Bhai’ Parikh, commissions the first plate manufacturing plant in Taloja on 19th October, 1981
C1, the first chemicals manufacturing plant, is set up in Taloja
The Ankleshwar factory begins manufacturing Reproducible Tracing Films (RTF)
1982-1983 >
< 1980
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1982-1983
The Growth Of Digital Print Media
First presensitised offset printing plate and processing chemistry launched
BLD & RTF, the first ever daylight working films for the Indian textile industry, launched
1983 Jivan Bhatt joins TechNova
Scribing Films, Reproducible Diazo Films, Textile Drafting Films and Textile Design Diazo Films launched
1982 1984 >
< 1981
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1984
Focus On Distribution Network And Marketing Initiatives
1985 >
All India Distribution Depots set up for Plates & Chemicals division
New Research & Development lab set up in Taloja First ever Brass Tacks Marketing Meeting is conducted at Dukes Retreat, Lonavala
< 1982-1983
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1985
2nd Plate Manufacturing Line Set Up Lunar Caustic Acquired
1987 - 1988 >
T2, the second plate manufacturing line, is installed at Taloja
C G Ramakrishnan joins TechNova
First ever major Dealer Conference, with the theme “We Care For You”, held at Madh Island TechNova acquires Lunar Caustic and the first ever coil line is set up at Pirangut, near Pune
< 1984
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1987-1988
NovaDom Launched
First Anodized Plate Line Set Up In Taloja
1989 >
First anodized plate line set up in Taloja
The Pune Guest House and the Pune Office become a hub for new ideas and talent 1988 Manufacturing of the revolutionary NovaDom Laser Polyester Plates begins
Xerographic Drafting Films, Electrographic Plates and Laser Plotter Media introduced
TechNova moves to a high-tech Internet enabled office in Pune
1987 < 1985
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1989
Diazo Manufacturing Commences
DPM Starts Manufacturing Under A New Name
1990s >
Complex Fine Chemicals acquired, and diazo manufacturing begins
M1, the first media coating line is commissioned in Taloja
DPM products are manufactured under a new name :
TechNova Graphics Systems
Manufacturing of Laser Positive Films begins
PPC and Drafting Films are exported for the first time
< 1987-1988
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1990-1993
Printwell Exits The Printing Industry TechNova Blazes Ahead
1990
1993
1993
1993
The Parikh family makes the tough decision to exit the printing business, to focus on excellence in the print consumables manufacturing business
New alliance formed with global industry leaders Autotype and Scitex
TUK, the first TechNova international office, opens up in London to manage NovaDom exports to UK.
Export of PS Plates to Kenya begins
1994 >
< 1989
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1994
Bringing World-class Plates & Chemicals And Inkjet Printing Technology To India
TechNova enters into a technical collaboration with Du Pont Howson, and introduces a range of Du Pont plates and chemicals in India
Alliance formed with Encad to introduce Large Format Inkjet Printing technology in India, for the first time ever
T3, the 3rd plates manufacturing line is installed
Alliance formed with Xante Platemaking Systems for …
Screen Emulsions launched 1995 >
< 1990-1993
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1995
The GATF Award, TechNova’s First Drupa And The Revolutionary Indigo Press
TechNova wins the prestigious GATF InterTech Technology Award for NovaDom laser polyester plates
TechNova goes global, with the first ever participation in drupa in Dusseldorf
Collaboration with print visionary, Benny Landa, to bring to India his revolutionary Indigo Digital Press.
Inkjet Plotter Media and Laser Positive Films are launched
Second international office opened in the USA 1996 >
< 1994 Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1996
TechNova Open University For CHange (TOUCH) Launched
The TOUCH Center, an open university aimed at giving Indian printers better exposure to new print technologies, is launched
Benny Landa’s Indigo Digital Press launched at PrintPack 1996, New Delhi
1997 >
< 1995 Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1997
The Year Of International Recognition
TechNova wins the prestigious Top Performing Global Growth Company Award, presented by the World Economic Forum, at Davos
Alliances formed with Xerox and with Imation for Digital Proofing Systems and Data Storage Devices
1998 >
< 1996 Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1998
Technical Collaboration With Agfa
PS Negative Plates Launched
Technology transfer agreement signed with Agfa, the world’s biggest manufacturers and suppliers of printing solutions
After a successful IPEX, UK, TechNova conducts a series of Digital Yatras across India, to create awareness about new technologies
Presensitised Negative plates launched
Patel Coating acquired, and TechNova’s second media coating line, M2, is installed at Panvel
The first ever TechNova Retail Outlet (TRO) is launched in Mumbai 1999 >
< 1997 Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1999
Expanding The Product Portfolio And The Distribution Network
Marketing & Logistics Partners (MLP) Network is established
Alcohol-free and VOC-free chemicals launched
TechNova is awarded the NAEP Award for Excellence in Print
2000s >
< 1998
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2000
The Technology Pioneer Award
TechNova is awarded the prestigious Technology Pioneer Award by the World Economic Forum, Davos
Inkjet Polyester Plates, Inkjet Imposition Paper and Screen Exposing Films launched
2002 >
< 1999 A successful participation in Drupa 2000 is followed by a series of technology seminars, called Drupa Yatras
CtP Forum initiative launched to help transition Indian printers to CtP technology
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
FOGRA Approved Washes Introduced
2002
2003 >
Washes with FOGRA specifications launched Resin coated Inkjet photo paper introduced TechNova receives award from Maharashtra CM, Mr Vilasrao Deshmukh
< 2000
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2003
2004 >
< 2002
ThermoStar, India’s first Thermal Digital plate, launched Founts with FOGRA specifications launched M3, TechNova’s 3rd Media Coating line, set up.
Inkjet Papers & Vinyls, and Inkjet Positive Films launched TechNova Dubai Office established Cash Club Initiative launched
Digital Plates & FOGRA Approved Founts Launched
New Media Line Installed
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2004
Strengthening The Manufacturing Core
TechNova has a successful drupa 2004
C2, TechNova’s second chemicals manufacturing unit is set up
T4, the 4th plate manufacturing line is installed
TechNova Sri Lanka office set up in Colombo
2005-2007 >
< 2003
NovaJet True Photo Paper wins the Better Photography Award for the
Best Photo Paper
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2005-2007
Expanding The Product Portfolio
DPM Division introduces Banner Media
Plate manufacturing facility of Stovec acquired
Eco-solvent Vinyls launched TechNova enters into a marketing alliance with Toyo Inks
2005
2006
2007
2008 >
< 2004
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Gaining An Edge With A New Digital Plant
The state-of-the-art T5 Digital Plate manufacturing plant is commissioned at Taloja
Manufacturing of VioStar Violet Digital Offset plate commences Thermal and Violet CtP Solutions are offered in alliance with FFEI & Screen
>>>
< 2005-2007
2008
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Gaining An Edge With A New Digital Plant
NovaLife, India’s first non-tear print media launched
Inkjet Backlit media launched Metal Inkjet CtP Plates launched
Warehouse in Jebel Ali, Dubai, leased for stocking export products for MEA markets
2009 >
<<<
2008
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2009
Going Violet
VioGreen, India’s first chem-free Violet Digital Offset Plate, launched
Plate manufacturing facility of Lastra Niraj acquired
Digital Imaging Systems division set up Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) established with the first RDC at Vidya Vihar, Mumbai
Cellulosic Poster Media and Dye-Sublimation Transfer Papers launched
2010s >
< 2008 Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2010-2012
Sublimation Products and Flexo Cleaners Launched
Transfer Coating Resins launched
Screen Specialty substrates launched
Flexo Cleaners and Sublimation Blanks launched
2010
2011
2012
< 2009
2013 >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2013
Integrating Digital With Offset
Inkjet Archival Media launched
Pranavbhai celebrates his 70th birthday
Digital Presses from Konica Minolta offered
Post-press solutions from Duplo and Thermal CtP devices from Amsky introduced
< 2010-2012
2014-2015 >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2014-2015
Strengthening Bonds
New Thermal Plate Launch
Backlit Fabrics and Canvas Media launched
VERVE Dealer meets held across India to strengthen the connection with the extended family
Chem-free Thermofuse Thermal plate launched
Micro-emulsion products launched
Reinforced Wall Décor Media launched
2014
2015
< 2013
2016 >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2016
A Diverse Range Of Offerings
Process-free Thermofuse Thermal plate launched
Quick-dry Transfer papers launched
Participation in PhotoKina, one of the world’s largest photography and video trade fair
< 2014-2015
2017 >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2017
Expanding Reach Into Non-Print Related Industries
AutoCare and Surface Cleaners launched
Water-based & UV Coatings launched
Digital cutting tables from JWEI offered
Non-print industry chemicals (Solar Panels and Industrial Cleaners) launched
PVC-free media launched
< 2016
2018 >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2018
Two Major Shifts : One Offline, One Online
NovaJet Everlast Inkjet Non-tear Media launched
TechNova ShopFront (TNSF) e-commerce portal launched
Adhesives and adhesive cleaners launched
Head office shifts to the new IT-enabled office in Vashi
Chem-free Photopolymer Thermal plates launched
< 2017
2019 >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2019
Launch Of An EcoSystem
TechNova Imaging EcoSystem (TIE) launched Foiling Solutions from UCOS added to portfolio < 2018
2020s >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2020
Honouring A Lifetime Of Excellence
Pranavbhai is awarded the MMS Lifetime Achievement Award from Mumbai Mudrak Sangh for his selfless service to the Indian Print industry PhotoSelect Application launched < 2019 2021 >
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2021
Celebrating 50 Years In Pursuit Of The Perfect Dot
TechNova celebrates 50 years of Innovation, Excellence and Trust
Marketing alliance formed with HP; TechNova once again offers the HP Indigo and other Digital presses to Indian printers Direct-on-Press Thermal Plates launched
< 2020
2022 >
Degreasers and rust cleaners launched
Pre 1970s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
2022
Working Towards The Next 50 Years… And Beyond!
3D Printing Solutions from Markforged offered
State-of-the-art TOUCH Centre for Digital Solutions inaugurated at Navi Mumbai
Medical Imaging Media launched
< 2021
< 2021
2030
New Innovation for a new world
2023
2025 2029
New Innovation for a new world
New Innovation for a new world
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