Joachim Kranz · Head of Sales · IST Metz · PrintPack India 2025

At Printpack India 2025, Wayne Beckett speaks with Joakim Kranz, Sheetfed Sales Manager for IST Metz, about the company’s presence at the exhibition and its long-standing partnership with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen. Kranz highlights IST Metz’s role in supplying UV equipment for Heidelberg presses, emphasizing the importance of the Indian market and the company’s commitment to supporting sales in this price-sensitive yet rapidly growing region. The discussion explores IST Metz’s engineering support for India, with a global service team operating from Southeast Asia and Germany to provide post-sale assistance, repairs, and operational guidance. Kranz also explains the company’s approach to retrofitting UV equipment onto existing presses, as well as upgrading systems to LED technology, which represents the future of UV curing. With India’s expanding print industry and increasing demand for advanced UV solutions, IST Metz is well-positioned to continue its growth in the region. This conversation offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of UV curing technology and IST Metz’s strategic focus on the Indian market.