Holostik India Limited, Chennai

Incorporated in February 1991, Holostik India Limited played a pioneering role in the introduction and popularization of security holograms in India.

Today, Holostik India has emerged as one of the premier holographer amongst all the holographers across the globe.

Holostik India is the undisputed market leader having the largest number of customers and enjoys more than 50% of the market for Security Holograms in India.

Holostik India Limited operates under the flagship of Ukay Group of Companies headed by Mr. U.K. Gupta (Chairman and Managing Director).

The Marketing network includes 13 centers at strategic locations in India and ten locations abroad viz. Katmandu (Nepal), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Dubai (UAE), Lima (Peru), Nairobi (Kenya), Addis Ababa (Euthopia), Warsaw (Poland), Durban (South Africa), Prague (Czech Republic) and Colombo (Sri Lanka). The entire marketing operation is handled by a team of competent and dynamic marketing personnel.

Holostik India Limited achieved a turnover of Rs. 730.00 Million ($ 14.60 Million / € 11.07 Million) in the Financial Year 2008-2009 and is aiming at a turnover of Rs. 1000.00 Million ($ 20.00 Million / € 15.16 Million) for the current Financial Year 2009-2010 and the turnover is growing at a very fast rate every year.

Manpower of more than 450 in Holostik and 650 in the group

 More than 50% market share

 Exporting to 33 countries

 13 offices across the nation and 10 overseas

 8 production facilities

 First Holographic Company to be awarded ISO 9001:2000 Status

 First Holographic Company to impelement SAP

 IHMA: The first Indian Company to have been accorded the coveted status of “Full Member” by the “International Hologram Manufacturers Association” (IHMA), U.K./U.S.A. who have drawn up a Code of Practice intended to promote ethical business practices and the highest standards by its members.

 HoMAI: It is due to the initiative of our Chairman that the Hologram Manufacturers Association of India (HoMAI) was constituted in 1998. HoMAI has also drawn up a Code Of Practice intended to promote ethical business practices and the highest standards by its members.

 We have a technology tie-up with one of the world renowned holographers based in Europe, giving us

• Access to advanced techniques of master origination (key factor in holography)

• Continuous exposure to technological developments in international holography.

 One of the few companies in the world to have fully integrated and modern manufacturing facilities, under one roof and under a high security environment.

 Sophisticated master origination facility (Both Conventional Master Origination Laboratory and High Security Dot Matrix System [12000 Dpi]), with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment (imported from Europe), manned by highly qualified foreign-trained professionals.

 High security environment at our Works (most critical in the holography industry) with round-the-clock vigil by security personnel, access control; video surveillance, and special vaults and safes for archival of masters and storage of production plates.

 We ensure 100% guarantee of confidentiality/ secrecy of customer-related information of a sensitive nature.

 Comprehensive in-house quality control measures including totally controlled and dust free atmosphere.

 Continuous in-house R & D activities e.g we have developed new security features in master origination under our nomenclatures “Annigram”, “Dubagram”, “Clickogram”, "Layergram", "Pixelgram", "Lineargram", "Pearlogram", "Kinnetgram" and "Combogram".

 Technically qualified, experienced personnel of high integrity ensuring professional management of our works, complemented by a dedicated work force, the whole team committed to customer satisfaction.

 Today we can provide any type of security solution for brand and document protection. We have various kinds of security holograms having different level of security features (starting from 2D/3D Holograms to very high security hologram with features like animation, kinetic effect, micro lettering, covert images, animated covert images, concealed images, animated concealed images, nano text, pearl effect, lens effect, four channel effect, high resolution line pattern also called guilloche pattern etc.).

he Ukay Group anchored today by an extraordinary force of 650 employees started its operations in 1978 with the distribution of chemicals. The Group's products and services offer distinctive customer solutions and ensures customer satisfaction. 

The group started as proprietorship and steadily grew over the years. With a clear and very strong focus on Quality, all the manufacturing units have the state-of-the-art machines imported from the best companies in the world. Global in vision, rooted in Indian values, the Group in the financial year 2008-09 crossed a turnover of INR 900 Million ($ 18.00 Million/ € 13.64 Million)

A premium conglomerate, the Ukay Group is a dominant player in all of the sectors in which it operates. Such as manufacturing of holograms, wide web holography, LLDPE and other packaging products. Apart from manufacturing products the group is also into hospitality industry and IT Park, clearing and forwarding, warehousing and handling of products for the government as well as private sector.

Listed below is a list of our companies and their year of establishment.

My goal is not just to build a great enterprise, but more importantly to build a group that embodies the spirit of new resurgent India.

  It has been my constant endeavour to bring a sharper focus to the requirements of our customers, and strive to leverage cutting edge technology – to help provide highest level of product and service.”

Hologram was invented by Physicist Denis Gabor in 1948. 

  A Hologram is not made by printing or by some kind of ink as is commonly supposed but by the sophisticated technology of Laser Optics.

  A Hologram is a visual medium providing a high potential image in three dimensions (3 D) making it instantly recognizable to the naked eye and uniquely resistant to counterfeiting. Holograms, with their high-quality, high-definition optical image, are very effective in combating fraud.

  Apart from the three-dimensional Effect and the depth effect which are the basic features of the hologram, during the process of holographic recording (which is the same as the process of Master Origination) it is possible to create other effects such as The Animation Effect, The Dynamic Effect, The Kinetic Effect etc. and also to conceal code letters or numbers or secret images or incorporate Micro-Lettering in one of the layers of the Hologram. These are some of the typical optical security features incorporated in Holograms to make them impossible to replicate. Some of these features can be viewed only with the aid of special viewing instruments or under special lighting conditions.

  The lacquering on the film is done to impart an additional security feature, namely the property of “Tamper-Evidence”. If any one tries to remove a hologram, only the bare polyester film will come off in his fingers, leaving the impression/ image of the hologram on the surface on which it was originally affixed, thus revealing the evidence of tamper with the hologram.

  Being a three dimensional impression and virtually impossible to replicate, a security hologram is an inimitable symbol of genuineness and has extra-ordinary visual appeal when viewed under any type of natural or artificial light as it displays the different colours of the spectrum i.e. colours seen in a rainbow.

  In Today’s world every manufacturer and organization would obviously like to protect his or her brand or document against spoiling its spurious duplicates, imitations or look-alikes thus eating into its profit and brand name. This is where the security hologram comes in, providing that extra protection a brand or document.

• Product Authentication and Brand Protection and Promotion. Holograms are affixed on Branded Products/ on the outer packaging of Branded Products to protect their “Genuineness” against spurious duplicates/ imitations/ look-alikes.

• Document Authentication to protect the authenticity of the originals of important/ sensitive/ valuable documents against counterfeits/ fakes and forgeries.

  List of important/sensitive/valuable documents where a Hologram is used

  • Identity Cards, Passports, and Visas;

  • Drivers Licenses, Import and Export Licenses;

  • Currency Notes, Traveler's Cheques, Gift Cheques, Credit Cards;

  • Bonds and Share Certificates;

  • Bank Guarantees, Surety Bonds, Indemnity Bonds, Letters of Credit, Banker’s Cheques, Demand Drafts, Bank Certificates, Consignor’s and Consignee’s Copies of Consignment Notes;

  • Tax Stamps, Sales Tax Declaration Forms, Excise Labels, Ration Cards,;

  • Mark Sheets, Degree and Diploma Certificates, Books and Publications;

  • Analysis and test reports, Inspection Reports, Inspection Seals affixed on products passed after inspection.

Uniqueness is inherent in the very process of Holographic Recording. If the same holographer but at two different point of time or if two different holographers but at the same point of time, were to carry out holographic recording from “ the positive” of each layer, minute examination will reveal subtle differences between the two versions of the same hologram created by them. Thus it is impossible to make an exact replica of the hologram and therefore it is regarded as virtually impossible to replicate.

 A Hologram is the “Interference Pattern” on the photosensitive coating on the surface of the glass plate created by the interaction of two beams of coherent light from a laser. Each time a holographic recording is undertaken, there will be subtle variations in the above referred “Interference Pattern”, making such pattern unique. Thus, uniqueness is inherent in the very process of holographic recording. It is not possible to make an exact replica of a hologram and hence it is regarded as virtually impossible to replicate.

 A special chemical coating known as Temper-Evident Coating on the Base Polyester Film imparts an additional security feature to the hologram, to detect any attempt at its unauthorized removal from the surface of a product or of its packaging or of a document.

Additional Security Features other than Holographic Features which can be incorporated in the Hologram

• Colour of the foil: We can provide hologram in customized and different colours specially formulated by us. Multicolour foil can also be provided.

• Inkjet Numbering: We can provide continuous inkjet alpha numbering or separate codes like year of manufacturing etc. on each and every hologram to ensure 100% accountability of each and every hologram.

• UV Numbering: We can provide continuous UV alpha numbering or separate codes like year of manufacturing etc. on each and every hologram which will not be visible to the naked eyes and can be seen using an Ultra Violet Light.

• White Code Marking: We can provide codes, numbers or signature of any person on the hologram which will remain permanently visible on the hologram. These codes or signatures can be changed without effecting the holographic design from time to time.

• Laser etching: We can also provide laser etching on the holograms which is permanent impression on the hologram. The laser etched portion in the hologram adapts the colour of the substrate on which it is pasted. Laser etching can include codes, alphanumeric continuous numbering, year, signature etc.

• Thermal Numbering: We can provide continuous thermal alpha numbering or separate codes like year of manufacturing etc. on each and every hologram to ensure 100% accountability of each and every hologram.

Briefly discussed below is the process of making a typical two-layer “Embossing Reflection Hologram”, by far the most common and cost-effective hologram, with two common sub-types, namely the two layer hologram (with a background image and a foreground image) and the three layer hologram (with a background image, a middle ground image and a foreground image).
 
 Making the Artwork: Using computer graphics, the artwork is generated on the computer on the basis of a conceptual design, wherein certain parts of ‘the matter” which the customer would like to appear in his hologram are recorded in the background (the bottom layer) and certain other parts in the foreground (the top layer).

 Making the artwork “camera ready”: Using the computer graphics and keeping in view the shape and size chosen by the customer for his hologram, as many impressions of “the matter” of each layer as can be accommodated on an area of roughly six inches square, are separately recorded on paper.
 
 Image-Setting: Using the special cameras to make “the positive” and “the negative” of each layer from the camera-ready artwork.

Holograms  can be made using both Traditional (Analog) Holographic Technique and Digital Holographic Manufacturing Technique. Holostik offers both Traditional and Digital Holograms, details of which are given below:

2D/3D: These are by far the most common type of holograms. These holograms (and therefore the artwork of these holograms) may be of two layers (i.e. with a background and a foreground) or of three-layers (with a background, a middle ground and a foreground). The matter of the middle ground and the foreground in the case of three-layer holograms and the matter of the foreground in the case of the two-layer holograms are usually superimposed over the matter of the background of the hologram. These holograms display a unique multilevel , multi-colour effect. These images have one or two levels of flat graphics “floating” above or at the surface of the hologram. The matter in the background appears to be “under” or “behind” the hologram, giving the illusion of depth.

Apart from being the most cost-effective type of holograms, the 2D/3D Holograms, when viewed under a variety of sources of light, are extremely eye-catching.

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Dot Matrix Technology: The hologram produced using Dot Matrix technology are considered to be one of the most secured hologram internationally. These holograms are originated using highly sophisticated and very expensive Dot Matrix System. This kind of technology allows creating or originals of holograms with a resolution of up to 10 microns. Dot Matrix technology makes it possible to create originals of computer synthesized holograms with high level of protection. The hologram includes elements that cannot be manufactured using other optical or printing technologies. this technique requires development of various algorithms for designing optical elements that shapes scattered radiation patterns.

E-Beam Technology: The hologram produced using electronic beam technology are considered to be the most secured hologram internationally. These holograms are originated using highly sophisticated and very expensive E-Bean Lithography system. This king of technology allows creating of originals of holograms with a resolution of up to 0.1 micron. Electron Bean technology makes it possible to crate originals of computer synthesized holograms with high level of protection. The hologram includes elements that cannot be manufactured using other optical or printing technologies. The technique requires development of various algorithms for designing optical elements that shapes scattered radiation patterns. This origination technique offers manifold possibilities for combining various security features. The technology of computer synthesis of holograms opens ample opportunities for the creation of OVD with highest level of security

Following are the segments to whom we are catering continuously since a a very long time: 

 Automobile:
Like Filters, Batteries, Fan Belts, Gear Boxes etc.

 Agro Products:
Like Cutting Blades, Seeds, Fertilizers, Pesticides etc.

 Building & Civil Products:
Like Paints, Cement, Lime, Steel etc.

 Consumer Durables:
Like Furniture, Home appliances, Computer peripherals, Communication accessories, Machine Manufacturing, Industrial Products etc.

 Consumer Undurables:
Like Mobile battery, crockery, bulbs etc.

 Documents:
Like Matriculation degree certificates, Voter & other ID cards, Ration Cards, Farmer’s Pass, mark-sheets, Driving License etc.

 Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG):
Like Confectionaries, Toiletries, Food and Beverages, Tobacco Products, Sandal Stick etc.

 Garments:
Like Undergarments, Clothing items, Lungi, Sarees etc.

 Over the Counter (OTC):
Like Pharma Products etc.

 Personal Products:
Like Cosmetics etc.

 Publishers:
Like Books etc.

 Tax & Revenue Labels:
Like Excise, Commercial Tax Department etc.

Year 2007-2008

 Mr. U.K. Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of Holostik India Limited has been awarded the prestigious Brian Monaghan Award for Business Innovation 2008 at the IHMA Conference.

 The Brian Monaghan Award for Business Innovation, which was in created in memory of Brian Monaghan, a major hologram innovator who died in 2002, is made to individuals who have contributed most to the development of the hologram industry.

 

 This year’s prize went to Umendra Kumar (Ukay) Gupta, the founder and CEO of Holostik India, the country's first, largest and most diverse hologram producer. He is also one of the founders of the Hologram Manufacturers' Association of India (HoMAI), serving as its first and current President. According to the IHMA, the Indian hologram industry owes much to his vision and energy and probably wouldn't exist in its current vigorous form without his contribution.

Year 2006-2007

 Holostik again bags highly prestigious awards at the Hologram Manufacturers Association of India (HoMAI) awards ceremony for excellence in Holography for the year 2006

Holostik was awarded for the Following Catagories;
a. New Application
            b. New or Innovative Techinique in Master Origination
            c. Security/ Authentication
           

           

  Added more than 575 new customers (highest in the country) in 2006 – 2007

  Implemented SAP (First Holographic Company to implement SAP)

 

Year 2005-2006

 Holostik again bags highly prestigious awards at the Hologram Manufacturers Association of India (HoMAI) awards ceremony for excellence in Holography for the year 2005

Holostik was awarded for the Following Catagories;
            a. New Application
            b. New Innovative Technique in Holographic Product/ Conversion
            c. Security / Authentication
            d. Highest Growth in Holographic Product Sales

  Added more than 550 new customers (highest in the country) in 2005 – 2006

 

Year 2004-2005

 Holostik won 8 of 11 awards at the Hologram Manufacturers Association of India (HoMAI) awards ceremony for excellence in Holography for the year 2004

List of  HoMAI awards:
            a. New Application - Double Layer Holography Scratch
            b. New Application - Lamination Pouch with Transparent Holography
            c. New Origination Technique - Pearlogram
            d. New Holographic Product - Multi Colour Foil
            e. Security / Authentication - Surya Colour Hologram
            f. Promotion - Holostik Hologram
            g. Highest Growth in Holographic Product Sales
            h. Top and Regular User of Hologram Roaster

 Holostik won 3 awards at the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) awards ceremony

           List of IHMA Awards:
                       a. New Holography Product - Double Layer Scratch
                       b. New Labelling Solution - Part Hologram - Part Label
                       c. Promotion / Illustration - Holostik Corporate Hologram 

 Our Managing Director, Mr. U. K. Gupta has been elected as the IHMA Director - Asia Region and re-elected as the President of HoMAI

 Added more than 500 new customers (highest in the country) in 2004 – 2005

 Got the ISO 9001:2000 certification making us the 1^st Hologram manufacturing company in India to have such a certification

 Got the 12000 DPI (Master Origination Facility) making us the 1st Hologram manufacturing company in the world to possess such a technology.

Driving the growth of the Ukay Group are 650 committed employees, spread over 20 cities across India and other countries. The diversity of location, language and culture blends seamlessly into a common work ethos which hinges on fostering excellence, recognizing and rewarding entrepreneurship.

We believe in empowerment, delegation and calculated risk taking. Our ongoing endeavor is to create an organizational ambience where talent can bloom. To do so, we strive to make the workplace a source of creativity, innovation and one that makes work meaningful.

We ensure that all of our policies, forward-looking initiatives and goals are fully communicated to all employees and that they understand and relate to these. Our commitment to our people is reflected in the sense of belonging and pride every employee feels towards the Group and the passion and commitment they bring to their work. 

Interested in joining us, please mail us your resume on hrd@holostik.com