When tradition meets innovation, efficiency follows. Discover how a legacy press in Vijayawada transformed its operations with Bindwel’s Freedom 5K high Volume Bookbinding Solutions
✨ Legacy Built on Passion and Progress
Nagendra Enterprises, based in Vijayawada, has a deep-rooted legacy dating back to the 1960s. Founded by Baburao and Vijayalakshmi Gullapalli, it began with a treadle press and has grown under the leadership of Padmaja Movva, their granddaughter. Today, the company proudly involves four generations of the family, contributing to its success and vision.
Today, the 75-member team continues to uphold values of quality, speed, and sustainability.
🚧 The Challenge: Outdated Equipment & Extended Work Hours
Previously equipped with a six-clamp binder from 2005, Nagendra struggled with long operational hours—6 AM to 9 PM daily, including Sundays.
“Since our existing six-clamp machine is old, we started facing productivity issues, due to which we needed to work long hours from 6 am to 9 pm,” shared Padmaja.
The need for an upgrade was critical.
🏠 The Solution: Bindwel Freedom 5K Installation
In February 2025, Nagendra installed Bindwel’s Freedom 5K 12-clamp perfect binder. The results were almost immediate:
- Working hours reduced from 15 to 9 per day
- Improved product quality and consistency
- Lower energy consumption per book
“We have brought down our working time to 9 am to 6 pm,” Padmaja confirmed.
This shift resulted in a 40% reduction in daily working hours.
🔗 Why Bindwel’s High Volume Bookbinding Solutions? Trust Forged Over Decades
“My grandfather purchased a Welbound six-clamp machine in 2004-05. We continue to use the machine. Anbu sir has always been present and has guided us throughout 20 years without any issues in service.”
The Bindwel team’s support was integral:
- Installation overseen by Anil Kumar and Anbukkarasu
- On-site training and support
- Technical queries resolved pre and post-installation
“It has been a long journey of more than a year. We faced many doubts, and Anil sir and Anbu sir were hands-on to resolve all the queries till the purchase. They oversaw the machine installation and continue to remain in touch.”
⚖️ Technical Advantages of Freedom 5K
Core Features:
- 12 calibrated clamps with thickness indicators
- Multi-function milling station (notching, sanding, brushing)
- 3-roller glue tank with integrated pre-melter
- Replaceable glue stations (PUR/EVA compatible)
- Intelligent HMI with production data & maintenance alerts
The Freedom 5K is ideal for printers with growing workloads and export-quality expectations
🌟 What Nagendra Enterprises Produces
Serving clients across 13 Andhra Pradesh and 2 Telangana districts, Nagendra delivers:
- Books & educational material
- Magazines & catalogues
- Calendars, pamphlets, and carton boxes
Their growing customer base includes premier Andhra Pradesh publishers, designers, and local businesses.
🌐 A Future-Ready Setup
With a Heidelberg SX 74, SM 74 L, Fast 300, Cityline Express, and Cron CTCP—plus a Bindwel trimmer and now the Freedom 5K—Nagendra Enterprises is ready to scale.
“The Bindwel was chosen due to the speed, quality, and types of book formats which we could perfect-bind, plus the reassuring presence of Anbukkarasu and Anil Kumar.”
The new binder has put Nagendra on track for 2025 growth, delivering higher output and better margins powered by Bindwel’s high volume bookbinding solutions.
📊 Time Saved. Quality Delivered. Confidence Restored.
This is not just a machine upgrade; it’s an operational overhaul. From legacy systems to High Volume Bookbinding Solutions, Nagendra Enterprises is scripting a new chapter—efficient, scalable, and future-focused.
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