“Printing and Signage Industry in India Feels Very Vibrant with High Demand”
29 May 2024: Kelvin Chou, Regional Sales Manager, Sales Department, GCC, Taiwan Shares his Vision and Plans for the Indian Market During his Recent Visit to Media Expo 2024 Mumbai which was held from 09-11 May 2024.
Q: What was your reason / aim to visit Media Expo 2024 (Mumbai) ?
A: My visit primarily aimed to meet with our partners in India. I also took advantage of the exhibition opportunity to gain insights into the local market conditions and how best we can serve the Indian sub-continent market and to work out future marketing strategies.
Q: What is your feedback about 3 days of visiting Media Expo 2024 and how do you see the Indian printing and signage industry progressing ?
A: I feel that Media Expo 2024 was very successful. During the exhibition, GCC distributors successfully closed some deals and got several potentials. Regarding printing and signage in India, it feels very vibrant with a high demand, but at the same time, there is a sense of intense competition.
Q: What new products are you planning to launch in India in the coming future ?
A: We have launched new laser engraver machines recently. Our laser partner in West India just purchased one of new laser machines from GCC during exhibition. This is the first unit sold in India. We’re developing new cutting plotters recently and probably announce to the public around Q4, 2024.
Q: How would you describe your partnership with SkyScreen International ?
A: We are working together from last 10 years and they are our distributors of GCC Cutting Plotters. Over the years, we have developed very strong trust and partnership. SkyScreen International is regularly participating in all major printing exhibitions and this is helping GCC brand to make inroads into the Indian printing/ signage market.
Q: How are you and SkyScreen International working to increase the awareness of GCC products in India ?
A: We’re working through social media and attending exhibitions in India to increase the awareness. For instance, we have been sharing successful applications and photos on Facebook or Instagram.
Q: What are the USP of GCC Products ?
A: We are offering a wide range of products like Vinyl Cutter, Laser Engraver, Laser Cutter, Laser Marker, UV Inkjet Printer and Digital Finishing Equipment globally. GCC cutting cutters deliver precise tracking capabilities, superior cutting speeds, unrivalled cutting forces, reliable performance and innovative features. GCC cutting plotters are a perfect solution for entry-level to professional users.
Q: Was this your first visit to Mumbai ? What are your impressions and overall feedback ?
A: Yes, this is my first time to Mumbai. During my visit to Mumbai, India, I found that it was quite different from what I had imagined or heard in Taiwan. The city is constantly developing and growing with ongoing construction projects and a thriving economy. The transportation system has improved significantly with metro system and the availability of taxi services like Uber, making travel much more convenient for visitors. The culinary scene is diverse, offering a wide range of options for international tourists, especially for those who prefer vegetarian cuisine.
GCC: Innovation with a human touch …
Blending with the state-of-the-art research & development resources, GCC has developed a philosophy that consists of a strong technological foundation, coupled with a customer-oriented product development focus that truly reflects market requirements. GCC values each customer with individualistic consideration and appreciation. This mentality is the basis for GCC staff while we make any decisions or design any machines.
At GCC, a customer-oriented innovation approach is an aspiration that we are striving to accomplish and actualize. We exert not only to satisfy customers’ needs but also endeavour to exceed their expectations. We believe that customers attract each other to build an integral customer-centric network that supports our products and services.Based on this notion, to GCC, the purpose and definition of innovation encompass all aspects of corporate-customer interaction, including: R&D, sales, marketing, customer service and more. For everything that we do, our core value is always aimed at one objective, that is, how to better serve our customers. As we acknowledge that customers should always be our first priority; resultantly, the innovation and the peripheral product development fuse together to steer our corporate value.
GCC is also determined to be a service provider as well. With many years of valuable experiences, we have developed a designed service & support methodology to meet specific needs of a very discerning customer base. GCC has a number of additional support functions
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