GP2 offers case makers, including the EC-3, SC-2 and AC-20 models, which can be used for short-run as well as on-demand making, and distributes products across the US.

The company has a partnership with on-demand book production systems HH Schmedt of Hamburg, which produces book block making, casing in-line, final processing and hot foil stamping products for book-binding, and distributes the GP2 models in Europe.

Welbound director of sales and marketing P Sajith said: "We are keen to expand our bouquet of services to the Indian post-press segment."

He continued: "GP2's popular model, the SC-2, can deliver 300 books per hour, but the best part is that all these 300 could be different sizes.

"The GP2 offers also stand out because of the quality of cases. SC-2 also supports corner cutting, automatic turn-in, and different styles of corner tuck.

"By partnering these two companies, Welbound will be able to offer ideal solutions for hardcover making and case-binding to our customers in India."

Welbound has one of the widest sales and service network in India, consisting of more than 70 sales and service professionals located in 15 centres.