The eight-colour Lithrone G37P perfector expands the Taloja-based company’s capacity for efficient, high-quality, one-pass double-sided printing.
Komori, 10 September 2026: Quarterfold Printabilities has strengthened its book manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a Komori GL-837P, an eight-colour, 37-inch sheetfed offset press configured for 4+4 perfecting.
The new Lithrone G37P perfector enables printing on both sides of a sheet in a single pass. Its installation is expected to help Quarterfold improve productivity, maintain consistent front-to-back registration and manage demanding book-production schedules more efficiently.
The GL-837P is Quarterfold’s third Komori press and forms part of the company’s continuing investment in an integrated printing, binding, fulfilment and warehousing infrastructure. The press will support the production of educational, trade and commercial books for customers in India and international markets.
“Every investment we make begins with the same question: how can we create more value for our customers?” said Nilesh Dhankani, CEO of Quarterfold Printabilities. “Publishing continues to evolve, and our responsibility is to evolve with it. Whether it is expanding manufacturing, strengthening our binding capabilities or enhancing fulfilment, every decision is driven by one objective—to help publishers meet growing demand with greater confidence, reliability and efficiency.”
Strengthening sheetfed book production
The Komori GL-837P has been selected to address the growing requirement for productive, flexible and consistent book printing. Its 4+4 configuration makes it particularly suitable for book sections and other applications requiring high-quality printing on both sides of the sheet.
The machine’s one-pass perfecting capability can reduce additional handling between the printing of the two sides. This supports faster production cycles, more predictable output and improved utilisation of production resources.
The eight-colour press can run at speeds of up to 15,000 sheets per hour, subject to the selected configuration, substrate and production conditions. Its 37-inch format is designed to provide an efficient solution for common book-production formats, including 16-page A4 signatures.
According to Quarterfold, the investment will provide greater flexibility when allocating jobs across its sheetfed and web offset platforms. This will help the company accommodate changing run lengths, tighter delivery schedules and a wider range of quality and finishing requirements.
“We do not announce every machine we install, but investments of this scale demonstrate our belief in the future of publishing,” Dhankani said. “They are about creating the manufacturing capability, flexibility and resilience that publishers will increasingly need in the years ahead.”
Part of a wider expansion programme
The installation follows a period of substantial capacity expansion at Quarterfold. During the past two years, the company has added a 110,000-sq-ft production facility, invested in four new sheetfed presses, expanded its binding capabilities and integrated an 80,000-sq-ft fulfilment and warehousing centre in Taloja.
Quarterfold’s manufacturing fleet now comprises 22 web offset presses and six sheetfed presses. It is supported by a workforce of more than 800 employees across manufacturing, binding, fulfilment, warehousing and corporate functions.
The sheetfed platform has been reinforced through the new eight-colour Komori perfector and other presses. The company has also added a customised Manugraph web offset press, which is operating at full capacity.
These investments allow Quarterfold to select the most appropriate production platform for each project, based on its run length, format, quality expectations, turnaround time and commercial requirements.
Integrated printing and finishing
Quarterfold has developed its operations around an integrated manufacturing model. In addition to printing, the company has invested in hardcase binding, flexibinding and other finishing systems to support the requirements of educational, trade and commercial publishers.
The expanded finishing infrastructure enables Quarterfold to handle a broad mix of formats—from large-volume educational titles to premium books requiring specialised binding and presentation.
“Technology should make publishing simpler, not more complicated,” Dhankani said. “Every improvement we have made is designed to give our customers greater confidence, whether that is through consistent quality, shorter turnaround times or the ability to manage increasingly complex publishing programmes more efficiently.”
The company is also evaluating further investments, including a 578-mm double-tower web offset press, as it prepares for future demand and changing publishing requirements.
Fulfilment and warehousing support
Alongside its manufacturing expansion, Quarterfold has established an 80,000-sq-ft fulfilment and warehousing centre in Taloja. The facility supports inventory management, palletised storage, kitting and staged dispatch services.
By connecting printing, binding, storage and distribution, Quarterfold aims to give publishers greater visibility and control over their supply chains. This integrated model can help customers simplify vendor coordination and manage large or multi-stage publishing programmes through a single manufacturing partner.
Serving publishers worldwide
Quarterfold currently supports publishers in more than 25 countries. The company has developed a strong presence in African markets and is expanding its engagement with customers in Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and South America.
Dhankani believes that India’s opportunity extends beyond its position as a cost-effective printing destination. He sees manufacturing scale, technical expertise, process reliability and integrated services as important differentiators for Indian book printers in international markets.
“Our objective is to simplify the publishing process and help customers deliver books more efficiently, reliably and at scale,” he said. “The confidence placed in us by publishers has encouraged us to continue investing in technology, infrastructure and people.”
People and technology
While the latest Komori press is an important addition, Quarterfold views equipment as one part of a broader manufacturing ecosystem.
“Machines are important, but they are only part of the picture,” Dhankani added. “Sustainable growth comes from combining the right technology with skilled people, disciplined processes and a clear understanding of customer requirements. This investment strengthens our ability to deliver on all four.”
With the GL-837P joining its production fleet, Quarterfold Printabilities is positioned to improve sheetfed productivity, strengthen quality consistency and offer publishers a more resilient and scalable book-manufacturing platform.
Nilesh Dhankani (second from right), CEO of Quarterfold Printabilities with his & team Komori
