Redington and HP India Enable Fotomax to Transform Digital Printing with HP Indigo 7K Installation
Redington and HP India Enable Fotomax to Transform Digital Printing with HP Indigo 7K Installation
Fotomax’s HP Indigo 7K Digital Press with 7 colour printing will help redefine the photography printing segment in southern Tamil Nadu & Thiruvananthapuram region.
Nagercoil : 3 March 2025: Redington Limited, a leading Indian integrated technology solutions provider and Fortune India 500 company, in collaboration with HP India, has announced the installation of the HP Indigo 7K Digital Press at Fotomax Digital Press. This milestone marks Fotomax as the first business in Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari District to adopt this advanced seven-color digital printing technology, reinforcing its commitment to superior print quality, product diversification, and sustainability.
Established in 1996 in Marthandam, Fotomax has evolved from a photo studio into a full-fledged digital press, catering to customers across Trivandrum, Kanyakumari, Tuticorin, Tenkasi, Thiruchendur, and Tirunelveli districts. With a legacy dating back to 1940, when founder Reginald Kamal’s grandfather established Dhas Studio, Fotomax has continuously embraced technological advancements to stay at the forefront of the industry.
The installation of the HP Indigo 7K—the first in Nagercoil District—marks a new chapter in Fotomax’s journey. With the launch of HP Indigo 7K digital press, Fotomax Digital Press is unveiling innovations with HP Indigo printed premium-quality photo products. Along with high quality Photo printing, HP Indigo is capable to produce photo products using 7 colour Electroink (Including Vivid Pink, Vivid Green, Silver, White, Light) printing helping photofinishers and professional photographers and photo studios to grow business as well as replace toner based or silver halide production for lower environmental impact. Today HP Indigo double side, non-tearable and weather proof prints have become the first choice for Photographers and have helped establishing a high-quality trusted benchmark in the photo industry.
“Our journey began in 1940 with my grandfather’s vision, and over the decades, we’ve embraced every innovation to keep that legacy alive. Our long-standing association with HP and Redington has been instrumental in this evolution, from revolutionizing wedding albums with the Indigo 5600 since 2012 to now expanding into high-quality Photo Books & commercial printing with the Indigo 7K. This new technology enhances our capabilities, allowing us to deliver superior quality and diversify our offerings, ensuring we stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry,” said Reginald Kamal, Founder, Fotomax
“Partnering with Fotomax represents a significant advancement in our mission to deliver state-of-the-art technology solutions to businesses across India,” said Ramesh K S, Vice President – Digital Printing, Redington Limited. “This strategic partnership enables us to integrate HP’s innovative Indigo 7K press into Fotomax’s existing workflow, helping them expand their operation and reach new customers & direct Consumers. By addressing the burgeoning demand for diverse printing solutions in the Southern Indian market, this collaboration will play a pivotal role in enhancing Fotomax’s service offerings and supporting the growth of businesses in the region.”
With the installation of the HP Indigo 7K, Fotomax is empowering local businesses and startups by providing custom packaging solutions without any minimum order quantity (MOQ) or inventory requirements. This innovation is particularly beneficial for small businesses in the spices, jewelry, and food processing sectors, strengthening the region’s economy and opening new market opportunities.
“At HP, we are committed to driving innovation in digital printing by providing cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses to expand their capabilities. The HP Indigo 7K installation at Fotomax marks a significant milestone in bringing world-class print quality, versatility, and sustainability to the region. With its advanced seven-color printing and specialized inks, the Indigo 7K enables Fotomax to offer a diverse range of high-value applications, from premium photo book printing to customized packaging. We are excited to partner with Redington and Fotomax in transforming the printing landscape in Southern India.” said A Appadurai , Country Head – Industrial Print Business – HP India Sales Pvt. Ltd
About HP INDIGO 7K Digital Press
The HP Indigo 7K Digital Press is a digital sheetfed press that keeps the customers a step ahead with major innovations in print quality, intelligent automation and media versatility to reach the highest levels of productivity. The 7K-photo version consists of a new Super fine blanket for even better photo quality, the new binary ink developers and Photo specialty software. This press enables printing on virtually any paper for new production possibilities. The technology prints on specialty substrates including canvas, non-tearble paper, synthetics, lenticular, and metallized media. HP SmartStream Mosaic produces millions of one-of-a-kind products using variable design technology.
About Redington Ltd:
Redington Limited (NSE: REDINGTON), a leading technology solutions provider and a Fortune India 500 company, empowers businesses in their digital transformation journeys by addressing technology friction – the gap between innovation and adoption. With its presence across 40 markets, 450+ brand associations, and 70,000+ channel partners, Redington enables seamless and end-to-end distribution for all categories of IT/ITeS, Telecom, Lifestyle, and Solar products in India, Singapore, South Asia, Middle-East, Africa and Turkey. Through its focus on innovation and partnerships, Redington remains a trusted distributor of products, services, and solutions across the globe.
