Global Plus Publishing innovates printing technology to boost production, address capital flight 

Cynthia Ezekwe

Global Plus Publishing (GPP), a printing company in Nigeria has unveiled  its latest innovation, the Ecoline Manugraph web printing machine, to boost service delivery,keep profits within borders and strengthen the company’s efficiency.

Folasade Imoagene, managing director, GPP,  made the disclosure during the machine’s unveiling at the organisation’s corporate headquarters in Ikeja, describing the innovation as a  strategic move to boost the company’s printing capabilities and reduce the need for publishers to seek printing services abroad.

Imoagene underscored the significance of the new printing machine in enhancing GPP’s service delivery to its clientele. She highlighted that  the Ecoline Manugraph web printing machine marks a substantial advancement in the company’s  operational capacities, creating room for effective brand positioning within and outside Nigeria.

The MD stressed GPP’s commitment to offering top-notch services to its customers, citing the thorough proofreading process as a unique value proposition, while reiterating the company’s  dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Imoagene noted that  by investing in cutting-edge technology like the Ecoline Manugraph Web Printing Machine, GPP boosts its operational efficiency and contributes to the local economy by retaining printing jobs within the country.

In her remarks, Yemisi Kudehinbu, chairman of the board of directors of GPP, commended the management and staff’s shared commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the printing industry in Nigeria, noting that the innovation aligns with the company’s  dedication to standing out as a stronghold in the sector.

She said: “We are celebrating a significant milestone in our journey as the foremost and preferred printing press and the capacity expansion we have experienced with additional web press is a major leap forward.”

Yemisi Edun, the managing director of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), in her goodwill message, expressed her delight over the company’s  vision, innovation, and job creation efforts, noting that such innovation boosts economic growth and prosperity in Nigeria.

Also speaking at the event, Babajide Salako of the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON) expressed his delight in the innovation and sustainability within the industry, acknowledging GPP’s installation of the Ecoline Manugraph web printing machine as a demonstration of commitment to excellence highlights the importance of leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity in printing operations.