HP & Redington Launch Digital Printing Centre of Excellence in Chennai

HP and Redington have just announced the inauguration of a new Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Chennai, India, aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital printing technologies in the country. The facility is intended to support the evolving needs of India’s print and manufacturing ecosystem by offering hands-on access to advanced digital printing solutions.

The Centre of Excellence was inaugurated in the presence of customers, industry partners, and solution vendors, with senior leadership from both HP and Redington in attendance. According to the companies, the initiative reflects a continued focus on skill development, technology adoption, and innovation within the Indian digital printing industry.

Focus on Training, Demonstrations, and Consulting

Spread across 20,000 square feet, the Chennai-based CoE is designed as a comprehensive hub for technology demonstrations, professional training, process optimisation, and industry consulting. The facility will allow customers to experience HP’s digital printing solutions in real-world scenarios, while also running education programs for brands and print buyers to help them better understand and adopt digital printing workflows.

Pawan Chauhan, Country Business Manager for HP Industrial and Inkjet Business Solutions in India,
“The launch of the Centre of Excellence reflects our long-term commitment to the Indian digital printing ecosystem and our focus on building skills for the future of work and driving innovation. It is also a moment to celebrate 21 years of trust and collaboration between HP and Redington.”

From Redington’s perspective, the Centre of Excellence is positioned within a broader shift toward flexible, digital-first manufacturing platforms. V.S. Hariharan, Group CEO of Redington Limited, said the initiative will help deepen customer engagement, expand solution-led offerings, and accelerate the adoption of advanced digital printing technologies, including HP Indigo and HP’s industrial 3D printing solutions.