LupinLife, the consumer healthcare business of pharma major Lupin, has bagged the Best Graphics and Brand Value Addition accolade for its daily health supplement, Be One, at the India Packaging Awards 2021.
Serum Institute of India has announced the purchase of a 50% stake in German-based glass packaging manufacturer Schott Kaisha.
Amcor has announced plans to build innovation centres in Jiangyin, China and Ghent, Belgium. The new facilities will welcome customers in mid-2022, with a full build-out over the next two years. The total investment is expected to be close to USD 35 million.
FMCG major Nestle India said its iconic brands Maggi, KitKat, Nescafe, Everyday will have their logos masked up in order to create awareness and reinforce Covid-appropriate behaviour among the masses
Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics (Dow P&SP) is partnering with Gujarat-based barrier film manufacturer, Vishakha Group, to develop a recyclable barrier film for the packaging of solid products such as wheat. The films will be first used by Gujarat-based Dharmesh Foods for vacuum-packing wheat.
Guntur-based screen printing specialist Santi Arts has announced that it is open to sell its original print artworks. The company is also willing to transfer the intellectual property rights for the creations to the actual buyer on a non-exclusive basis.
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical packaging start-up Medpack India has reinforced its die-cutting operations with the installation of Vinsak E-Diffsystem on its Lombardi Synchroline (330-mm) narrow-web press.
Abhishek Muralidharan of WhatPackaging? speaks to Ved Krishna, vice-chairman, Yash Pakka, about the company’s Chuk brand, a bagasse-based substitute for packaging
Pragati Offset's annual calendar 2021-22 version pays "a tribute to the human spirit and valour of man" with six themes: Rethink. Rewind. Refresh, Rebuild. Rebirth. Rejoice.
Sulapac has launched a ground-breaking innovation. Now, water-based products can be packaged with a new bio-based Sulapac barrier that biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind.
Mumbai-based pre-press trade shop Numex Blocks has opted for a complete Esko workflow and Crystal line of platemaking following the recent virtual.drupa event in April 2021. The new investments include a CDI Crystal 5080 plate imager and XPS Crystal 5080 exposing unit along with the extended gamut printing software Equinox and Print Control Wizard.
The new facility, which is three times the size of its existing plant, has been set up keeping in mind the growing demand for printing inks. Abhishek Muralidharan of WhatPackaging? speaks to Hi-Tech Inks' Karan Mahajan about the investment
Closed shops and plunging sales, the pandemic has driven the brands to move into the digital era from augmented reality to chatbots to digital events. But products have to be delivered and communication established. In this conversation with Hema Java of CH Java & Company, WhatPackaging? finds out the reasons behind Holmen Iggesund’s launch of Unbox series on the digital platform
Industry veterans Dr NC Saha, AK Gosh and MK Banerjee have combined efforts to establish the Foundation of Innovative Packaging and Sustainability (FIPS), a non-profit NGO which aims to translate packaging researches from a laboratory phase to the industrial scale for commercialisation.
Navi-Mumbai based packaging specialist Rukson Packaging has installed a brand new Heidelberg Speedmaster CS 92 five-colour plus coater press at its 35,000-sqft facility in Rabale.
Metal-container makers want ISO standards to be considered along with BIS. The Metal Container Manufacturers’ Association recommends the Quality Control Order which was issued in July be dropped since it will impact the metal packaging industry.
Mumbai-based packaging and printing specialist, Maisha Pack, has reinforced its pre-press capabilities with the installation of Esko ArtiosCAD and ArtPro+ software. These software packages were installed in March 2020, a week before the Covid-19 induced lockdown period.
According to a study by Smithers, the global metal packaging and coatings market is set to reach USD 112.4 billion in 2020 from a dip of USD 4.8 billion as compared to 2019.
Day two of the Heidelberg Innovation Week 2020, Christine Kaser, product manager at Heidelberg, explained how the Prinect workflow system provides a higher level of flexibility and profit margins for mid-size printing companies.
Dow Chemical International (Dow India) has announced the launch of its first digital waste management platform, Rethink+. This is a unique plastics take-back programme that aims to prevent post-consumer plastic waste from going to landfills by digitally connecting waste generators, waste aggregators, waste processors and recyclers.
PrintWeek finds out how the Jaju family of Pune-based pre-press bureau Image CTP reuses TechNova’s plate boxes to create exquisite temples for its Ganesh Chaturthi decorations
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is set to launch a cloud-based food safety compliance platform named Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS).
Uttar Pradesh-based paper and flexible package manufacturer, Yash Pakka, has received the Great Place to Work certification in India.
Paper price hike, sustainability, eCommerce and all else. Abhishek Muralidharan of WhatPackaging? speaks to Packman Packaging’s founder Gaurav Jalan
Clariant Chemicals, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company has announced its full year financial results for the year ended March 31, 2021. The company reported profit before exceptional item and tax of Rs 58.07-crore for the year ended 31 March 2021, as compared to Rs 34.29-crore in the similar previous year period – witnessing a significant growth of 69%, for its continuing business. Sales, in this period declined by 3.5% at Rs 730.77-crore as against Rs 757.28-crore in the similar previous year period, impacted by the Covid nationwide lockdown in the initial months.
Mumbai-based B2B packaging marketplace, Bizongo, has announced a range of new features to its packaging artwork management platform Artwork Flow. The added features include Adobe and Google Drive extension, a Spanish website and translation services.
Bengaluru-based personalised packaging specialist, Schmancy, has launched a range of packaging options under its Desi Vibes collection that feature Indian kitsch prints.
Specialty chemicals manufacturing company, Clariant Chemicals India, has reported Rs 757.3-crores sales from continuing operations for the year ended 31 March 2020 as compared to Rs 719-crores in the corresponding period previous year – a growth of 5.4%.
Constantia Flexibles has been selected as one of the 50 global companies to take part in TBD Media Group’s international sustainability and climate leaders’ initiative. With the reach of Bloomberg’s digital network and United Nations’ collaboration in the campaign, the flexible packaging manufacturer is focusing on a long-term sustainability strategy.
Coming to Labelexpo India for the first time, Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, showcased its AWP family of water-washable flexographic plate solutions featuring clean transfer technology, including its new AWP-DEW plate with washout speeds 2.5 times faster than previous plates, making it ideal for on-demand platemaking and a more efficient flexographic operation in even the busiest plants.
UPM Raflatac has extended its commitment towards a circular economy by signing up to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, led by Ellen MacArthur Foundation at the Our Ocean Conference in Bali on 29 October 2018.
Chennai-based M-Tech Solution highlighted label presses from Etirama and Trojan, and Lemorau range of finishing equipments during Labelexpo India 2018.
Italy-based manufacturer of ink dispensing systems, Inkmaker, highlighted its automatic ink dispensing systems at Labelexpo India 2018.
China-based Luster LightTech Group, along with its exclusive India agent Weldon Celloplast, showcased its printing quality inspection products at Labelexpo India 2018.
Uflex’s holographic division is exhibiting several types of value-added decoration and anti-counterfeiting methods for label applications, including sterling lens, fresnel lens, scratch labels, tamper-evident security labels and holographic labels, among others.
Mumbai-based Dee Dee Labels showcased its self-adhesive labels and Karani Papers’ newest venture Jeeyo Printing Solutions during Labelexpo India 2018.
At Labelexpo India, Soham Technologies highlighted its range of consumables for the label industry, such as anilox rollers, UV lamps and IR lamps.
Avery Dennison, the global materials science and manufacturing company, demonstrated ways to pioneer change in the pressure-sensitive adhesive industry during Labelexpo India 2018.
The organiser of the Labelexpo Global Series, Tarsus Group, has unveiled a new portfolio of trade shows targeting the branded print market, which aim to connect the whole print supply chain.
The first day of Labelexpo India 2018 on 22 November saw the Brand Innovation Day conference taking place on site.
Mumbai-based Standard Printers highlighted Taiyo range of flexo presses during Labelexpo India 2018, when opened on 22 November 2018.
Nigeria–based Binani Printing Press has installed an add-on of Condot’s online variable data printing (VDP) and micro perforation system to its Manugraph presses.
Durst and Koenig & Bauer have entered into a 50-50 joint venture for the development and marketing of single-pass digital printing systems for folding carton and carton board corrugated industry.
EPS 3200 (also known as Epson WF4720 printhead) which has been recently launched in the market is set to replace the Epson 5113 printhead.
Esko has partnered with Amtech, the developer of ERP systems for the corrugation industry.
Esko has unveiled the latest updates to the Esko software platform. The updates include ArtPro 64-bit and full plug-in compatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud 2019.
At Labelexpo India 2018, Alliance Printech sold two of its newly unveiled A3 flexo presses to Baddi-based Prakash Industries and Delhi-based Laxmi Caps, respectively.
Hyderabad-based Creative Print & Pack has reinforced its packaging post-press with the installation of a Heidelberg Easymatrix 106 CS die-cutting machine with a stripping station.
Kanodia Technoplast was honoured with the Worldstar award for its reclosable pouch of Neelkamal rice which uses Kanodia’s own Kanlock technology.
The Australian flexible packaging company Amcor has set up a new flexible packaging plant at Bharuch, Gujarat in order to cater to the packaging requirements of FMCG major Hindustan Unilever’s laundry products in India.
Delhi-based package designers, DesignerPeople extends its services in the Punjab and Himachal Pradesh regions, in order to cater to the packaging requirements of MSME’s.
World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has announced the 189 winners of its packaging competition, WorldStar packaging awards 2019, at an event in Jinan, China.
Finland-based pulp and paper manufacturer Stora Enso and a start-up firm Sulapac have introduced sustainable drinking straws at Slush 2018.
Noida-based UV Graphic Technologies will conduct live demonstrations of its Ultraflex UFO 370 nine-color label and film printing press. Besides this, the company will also showcase Ultraflex UPM universal combo plate mounter and high-power Ultracure UV LED systems.
It will be a catalogue show for Chennai-based Eprint Machinery, which represents Horizon in India.
Chennai-based Suba solutions will highlight its range of packaging post-press operations, along with a few surprise launches which will be revealed at PrintPack India 2019.
New-Delhi based Provin Technos will highlight its RMGT 920 ST-6 +IR +CC +SLD UV (multiwave LED) press and MLP 13C five-colour Miyakoshi high-speed intermittent narrow-web offset press, with two flexo units and multiwave LED UV lamp during PrintPack 2019.
Mumbai-based manufacturer of printing and binding machines, Vallava Graphic Machinery, will launch its Super King automatic notebook pinning machine at PrintPack India 2019.
Ahmedabad-based manufacturer of offset printing blankets, Mahalaxmi Rubtech (MRT), will highlight Robusto for packaging; Rapid Web (1.70mm), and Xpeedo Web (1.96mm) for newspaper printing, and Print UV for UV printing applications during PrintPack 2019.
Amritsar-based, Guru Nanak Printing Machinery will highlight its paper corrugation machine for making corrugated sheets from Kraft paper.
Zhongke India will launch ZK-660FCS high-speed automatic rigid box making machine and WHL-1512 flute laminator.
Mumbai-based, Acme Machinery will introduce new modules for its Epic carton folder-gluer. This includes features like barcode system, carton inspection and carton ejector system.
Mumbai-based Advanced Graphic Systems (AGS) will highlight its DCZ 70 and DCE sample-maker/ digital plotter equipment at PrintPack India 2019.
Bengaluru-based pre-press specialist Bodhi Professional Solutions will highlight Alwan colour management loop, Inspektor series of products, Rutherford closed-loop solution and MaxPro suite of products for packaging.
The global beverage packaging market is expected to reach a market size of more than USD 128,000-mn by the end of 2027, according to a research report by Future Market Insights.
Bengaluru-based, Soliton Technologies will launch Nuera industrial fixed-mount barcode reader for 1D and 2D (QR code, data matrix) barcodes, using its Nuera Smart Camera platform.
Tresu Group, along with its Indian representatives CGSASP, will showcase its automated ink supply programme for output on the flexographic label and packaging presses, and Flexo Innovator - an inline flexo printing and converting machine for paperboard applications.
At the 13th Print Summit, Mehul Shah of Encube Ethicals shared mantras for success which has helped Encube achieve the largest single-site manufacturing facility for pharmaceutical topical dosage forms in the world.
According to a report by Future Market Insights, digital printing in packaging market which was valued at more than USD 11-bn in 2016 is estimated to grow at a rate of 15.3%, enabling it to cross USD 52-bn in revenues by the year 2027.
The European association for self-adhesive label industry, Finat, has released Finat Radar, its six-monthly market report of 2018 winter edition.
Pune-based manufacturers of industrial adhesives, Arofine Polymers, will highlight its Arocryl 852 dry lamination emulsion, which was launched in the initial months of 2018.
SN Venkataraman, divisional head marketing, ITC PSPD, who has a career spanning over 25 years with ITC’s Paperboards & Specialty Papers Division (PSPD) looked at the fifth wave of innovation. Venky, as he is known, has worked closely with FMCG, pharma and food companies. He shared some of his observations while working on the technical and regulatory brand packaging requirements in the Indian market.
Illinois-based ICP Industrial, which manufactures Nicoat and MinusNine coatings, has set up India operations for direct sales and key distribution partnerships to cater to the Indian graphic arts and packaging markets.
At the 13th edition of Print Summit, organised by BMPA, BK Shivani, a practitioner of Rajyoga Meditation of the Brahma Kumaris, shed light on the requirement of change in environment for a better growth of the organisation.
New Delhi-based SRK Technology will demonstrate Yoco foil stamping machine and Albo system pile turner during PrintPack 2019.
Chennai-based Squaredots will exhibit at PrintPack to showcase a range of Techkon devices and Printflow hardware and software systems. The objective is to share knowledge about measuring instruments and providing insights about quality control, said, E Neelankandan, director, Squaredots.
Shri Export Import will launch Homan HM 110YT automatic lamination machine, along with Yawa TYM 780 automatic die-cutting machine with hot foil stamping attachment.
Amritsar-based Five Star Printing Machinery will launch D1060S automatic die-cutting machine at PrintPack India 2019.
The global pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) market is set to grow from its current market value of USD 6-billion to more than USD 9.5-billion by 2024, according to a report by Global Market Insights. The report adds that the developments in the PSA tape technologies have helped boost its growth in the market.
Bengaluru-based Printools will launch its R-6 six-clamp fully automatic perfect binder along with its upgraded Minibind MK-I single-clamp perfect binding machine during PrintPack 2019.
New Delhi-based Sona Papers will showcase a wide range of creative fine papers, aimed at various communication needs, during PrintPack 2019.
Punjab Ferro Controls will highlight ink register control system for offset presses and cutting machine program at PrintPack India 2019.
Chandigarh-based Aarushi Agencies will launch Novurania dual printing blanket, Kris groove and round creasing matrix at PrintPack 2019.
Surat-based Orange O Tec will demonstrate KoloRado KR3 digital cutter and Picador 8 CAD software for packaging.
Chennai-based Print Generic Systems (PGS) will demonstrate its window patching machine along with a display of LED UV systems.
The PrintFair 2019 event is slated from 10 to 13 April 2019 at BIEC, Bengaluru. It will be concurrently held with PackPlus South.
Labelstock major Avery Dennison and Himalaya Drug Company have joined forces on a liner recycling programme in order to divert liner waste from the landfill towards recycled paper products.
Bengaluru-based flexo platemaking firm Sai Enterprises has invested in a CDI Spark 4260 flexo imager. The company already has two CDI 4835 flexo plate imagers installed in 2011 and 2016 respectively.
New Delhi-based Abdos Lamitubes, with expertise in letterpress printing technology, has ventured into the flexo printing by partnering with Esko for the supply of the pre-press operations and a CDI Spark 2530 enabled with HD Flexo.
Germany-based Erhardt+Leimer (E+L) showcased its range of web handing systems during Labelexpo India 2018. These included Elscan OMS3; compact Corona generator CG9020L and Kelva web cleaning system launched in 2018.
Ahmedabad-based Acme Rolltech highlighted its range of anilox rollers at Labelexpo India 2018. Founded in 2018, according to Acme Rolltech, it is the first indigenous anilox roller manufacturing company in India.
At the Labelexpo India 2018 show, Holostik India showcased a wide range of lenses and labels with anti-counterfeiting and decorative features under its theme of ‘New Innovations.’
Packaging major Uflex has installed India’s second CDI Crystal 5080 XPS and CDI Spark 4260 enabled with HD Flexo Pixel+ in its manufacturing plant in Noida.
UPM Raflatac will introduce new solvent-free adhesives under the RX adhesive family, aimed for durable labeling applications.
Mumbai-based batch coding and variable data printing specialists, Condot Systems will launch two short-run label presses, Any Jet and Any 002, and CSPL 550 outsert printing and verification machine.
New Delhi-based importer and supplier of printing inks, cartridges, and consumables for digital printing, Aarsan Trexim, will launch inks for printing on medical films, and PET sheets to enable printing on a wider range of substrates.
Indian manufacturer of automatic die-cutting machines, Ahmedabad-based Excel Machinery will highlight its flagship Maxima EXB35 automatic die-cutting machine and the new Maxima HS1020 28x40-inch die-cutter.
Mumbai-based manufacturer of binding wires, Dbind Wire Products, will showcase its coloured double wire loops used for bookbinding and calendars.
Uflex was honoured with seven awards at the SIES SOP Star Awards 2018 for its packaging innovation and product development.
Canada-based Pack-Smart, which specialises in industrial automation, has introduced its integrated window affixing machine WA-800 to the Indian market.
Mumbai-based manufacturers and dealers of variable data printing systems, Marc Vi Trac Systems, will launch feeder-conveyor with variable data printing for front and back printing of sheets.
Haryana-based, Rynan Technologies will launch its Internet of Jet (IOJ) range of thermal inkjet printers, IOJ 100 and IOJ 200, at PrintPack India 2019.
Noida-based software developer, Kiran Consultants, will demonstrate Flexibiz ERP and CRM software for packaging and labels, which helps in managing and streamlining business processes, and enables better utilisation of plant resources.
Amritsar-based Sujata Machines will highlight its pneumatic corrugation model PFHSCBR, Sujata SDC/SHF series die-cutters and Sujata SPG programme cutter at PrintPack India 2019.
Kodak’s PrintPack agenda revolves around its four growth engines Sonora, Prosper, Flexcel and software solutions.
Esko will demonstrate the Kongsberg X 20 Starter cutting table that is configured for sample making, short-run production of mock-ups and other packaging applications.
Mumbai-based print finishing equipment provider, Hi-Tech Systems, will highlight Bacciottini DG Line Touch automatic creasing/perforation machine and Foliant automatic thermal lamination machine.
Haryana-based Sodhisons Mechanical Works will occupy 300 sqm space to demonstrate its wide product range for post-press, rigid box and case-making operations.
Kolkata-based, Qutub Impex will showcase a range of Engine paper cutting knives that are used in guillotine/paper cutting machines of offset printing units.
Pune-based folding machine specialist, Pratham Technologies will highlight its 18- fold outsert folding kit at PrintPack India 2019.
The market intelligence agency, Mintel, has announced four trends that will influence the global packaging industry in the year 2019. These are connected packaging, closing the loop, reinventing the box and plastic-free.
On 19 April (Friday), Pressman and Kodak will host a special pre-press training program for graphics art professionals in Mumbai from 4pm to 9pm at the Kohinoor International hotel in Andheri East.
Tetra Pak has announced the launch of its connected packaging platform, which will enable milk and juice cartons to act as full-scale data carriers and digital tools.
Taiwan-based KYMC hosted an open house in the Philippines on 29 March 2019 at its client’s factory.
The second edition of SIES SOP star awards was held on 5 January 2019 at the SIES Campus in Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
Ahmedabad-based suppliers and exporters of tea, Wagh Bakri Tea Group, has ventured into the ice teas segment.
After the recent launch of Nyloflex FTH, Flint Group has now introduced a thermal flat-top dot plate, Nyloflex XFH digital plate, aimed at the flexible packaging industry.
Sanjiv Puri, managing director, has been appointed by the ITC Board as the chairman of the company with effect from 13 May, 2019. As per a ITC press note, Puri's new designation is chairman and managing director of ITC - a first time for the company. Puri was the managing director of ITC effective 16 May, 2018.
HP India’s team spent close to two hours on 26 April 2019 explaining the merits of digital print to around 25+ Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS) members.
The flexible packaging industry in India is booming, and brands are keen to invest in innovative, flexible packaging structures. Michelman sees an opportunity in this area and good potential in the market because many brand owners and converters are aware of water-based coatings and are using them to modify their packaging structures.
The four-day PackPlus South and PrintFair 2019, which concluded on 13 April 2019 at BIEC, Bengaluru, recorded a footfall of 9888 visitors who thronged the exhibiti0n site to experience the product offerings from 259 exhibitors. This included more than 150 live demonstrations of machines.
According to a report by Future Market Insights (FMI), the paper edge protectors market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% during 2019-2029. The FMI report forecasts that the global consumption of paper edge protectors will see approximately 3.4% y-o-y growth in 2019.
The premium food brand, Del Monte has launched its range of mayonnaise spreads in spout packs making the product affordable and convenient to use.
Seagram’s Royal Stag, the flagship brand of Pernod Ricard India (PRI) and also the official whisky partners of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, have launched a limited-edition world cup pack which according to Kartik Mohindra of PRI is an idea which truly embodies the spirit of cricket and the love for the sport.
ITC has announced the launch of its Safire Graphik Duo – Made on India’s latest and most advanced paper machine.
Guntur-based Marri Industries which specialises in promotional print products will automate its cutting operations through the procurement of Jingwei 32011 flatbed die-cutting machine at its city unit in Arundalpet.
350+ people attended the presentations and gala dinner in Prague, an event hosted by WPO member SYBA Obalovy Institut (a Czech Packaging Institute) in order to honour the 219 World Star award-winning packages.
Design Dekko has announced its first workshop at the Godrej Rejuve, Keshavnagar, Pune on 26 May 2019. The event aims to create a platform for architecture and design professionals to network with consumers.
The Mumbai-based flexible packaging major, Huhtamaki PPL (HPPL) has put into service a brand-new nine-colour rotogravure printing press to a battery of printing lines at its Rudrapur factory in Uttarakhand.
Avery Dennison has announced the launch of a new original content series named M_Use, authored by forecasters of The Future Laboratory.
Printing, advanced drying and web-handling specialists, Contiweb, has announced that the global installations of its silicone-saving fluid applicator (CFA) have crossed the fifty mark, since its commercial launch in 2015.
When Rohit Surfactants decided to launch a machine wash detergent version of its flagship brand Ghari, TCT Branding was tasked with the branding and packaging responsibility. A design case-study by Abhishek Muralidharan
Three French customers who print using Comexi’s flexographic machines — Palamy – BRJ group; RKW Castelletta and Constantia Jeanne d’Arc — were honoured with FlexoStars Awards at The Pavillon Dauphine in Paris recently.
Kodak celebrated 20 years of its Prinergy workflow operations at an event in Mumbai on 19 April. Organised in association with Chennai-based Pressman Solutions, experts at the event shed lights on topics such as a printready filer and unified workflow solutions for packaging. Kodak also highlighted its new solutions, launched in 2018, that enable the editing of PDF files in Adobe Illustrator.
Flint Group has announced the launch of Nyloflex FTH digital plate aimed at the flexible packaging printing industry.
Windmöller & Hölscher launched the Novoflex II during an open house held on 27 and 28 March 2019. At the event, titled ‘Experience the future of flexo’, more than 500 guests witnessed the live demo of the Novoflex II as it switched between two images at a speed of 600-m/min.
Erhardt + Leimer India will display its range of automated systems at IndiaCorr Expo 2018 from 4-6 October at the Bombay Exhibition Centre.
Ahmedabad-based gravure print firm Vishal Containers has invested in Comexi F2 MP hybrid flexo press, its first flexography printing machine.
Dow’s 2018 30th Awards for Packaging Innovation honoured products for innovations in packaging design, materials, technology and processes across the entire packaging value chain.
The inaugural edition of ProPak India concluded on 1 September at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida.
The Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Manufacturers Association’s (IFCA) organized a seminar discussing technology for sustainability in consumer packaging at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai on 28 September 2018. This seminar was hosted alongside PackEx 2018 exhibition.
Commemorating its 52nd annual day, the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) released its annual publication- ‘In Science We Trust’, on 11 October 2018 at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA), PrintPack 2019 slated from 1-6 February 2019 at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida has announced a total space sell-out along with other relevant details. The IPAMA is also planning to extend the area to allocate more exhibitors.
Henkel has introduced Social Plastic in its packaging value chain by integrating recycled plastic in 25,000 bottles for laundry and cleaning products, from the collection centres in Haiti.
The Indian Flexible packaging and Folding Carton Association (IFCA)’s flagship IFCA Star Awards competition is now open for entries and the deadline for submitting the entries has been extended to 10 November 2018.
In the last three years, Zhongke India has installed over 45 rigid box manufacturing machines in India. Rohit Rajpal, director, Zhnogke India, shares insights about this burgeoning segment.
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Vasai, Mumbai-based label printing firm Barcom Industries has reported significant reduction in ink-related waste and improvement in quality consistency after installing a Colorsat Match automated ink dispensing system from GSE Dispensing along with a Perfect Proofer tabletop proofing system.
Mukul Luthra speaks to the WhatPackaging? team about the challenges in the in Indian die-making space and how Haryana-based, Artize Die Makers try to tackle it
Tetra Pak has launched Plant Secure plant management service that aims to deliver profitability improvements for its customers.
Flint Group has unveiled ArrowFlex and ArrowBond solvent-based gravure lamination printing which are free of toluene- and ketone-based solvent ahead of the new regulations to be implemented in 2019.
GMS Internationals will showcase its high-speed lead edge single-colour printer rotary die-cutter and servo-driven two piece semi-automatic stitching machine at IndiaCorr Expo 2018, to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, from 4 to 6 October.
Chennai-based Suba Solutions will display its range of carton finishing machines at IndiaCorr Expo 2018, which will be hosted at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, from 4 to 6 October.
Emami Paper Mills will invest Rs 2,000 crore to set up a 4,50,000 tonnes per annum greenfield multi-layer coated packaging board manufacturing plant at Bharuch in Gujarat.
Gujarat-based distributors of printing and packaging equipment, Academia, will display a range of printing and packaging products for the corrugation industry at IndiaCorr Expo 2018, to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, from 4 to 6 October.
Unboxing a new headset, Abhishek Muralidharan and Amogh Dikshit take a closer look at the packaging and discuss packaging from user point of view
DB Corp and Lumiere Business Solutions shed light on the topic ‘Role of women in the purchase decision of a four-wheeler vehicle’ during a press meet on 18 September at the Four Seasons Hotel, Worli, Mumbai. The takeaway from the meet was the newspaper industry and print is growing and print outreach is in a position to boost other industries. The evidence presented howed the possible growth over the next few quarters.
Tetra Pak has introduced dynamic QR codes for liquid food packaging in India, which embeds every pack with a unique identity, allowing interaction between manufacturers, brand owners and consumers throughout the lifecycle of the pack.
New Delhi-based Alliance Printech will uncover the Alliance A3 flexo label press.
Omet will occupy 126 sqm to demonstrate the prowess of its iFlex flexo press four times a day during the four days of the show.
After manufacturing UV curing systems and allied machinery, UV Graphics Technologies joins the small gang of Indian flexo press manufacturers who are competing with the reputed international manufacturers.
Kodak’s three-point agenda at the show is Flexcel NX technology, Prinergy Suite and Prinergy Cloud, and Kodak Prosper S-Series Imprinting Systems.
Noel D'Cunha, managing editor of PrintWeek India and the Sunday Column brand custodian, says it best, "The search for excellence in the Indian print and packaging industry reaches its pinnacle on 29 November when PrintWeek India will announce the award winners."A gala dinner for the delegates and VIPs will take place at St Regis. D'cunha said, "Rewarding the best in Indian industry from their body of work during the previous 12 months is a tough task. Which is why, we assembled a panel of 21 industry experts, made up of a cross-section of printers, suppliers, brand owners and retailers on 30 October to evaluate the 900+ samples."
Uflex’s Waterless Internet Flower Packaging has bagged the top honour at the Sustainability Awards 2018 hosted by Packaging Europe in Gothenburg, Sweden.
As the sixth edition of IndiaCorr Expo – SinoCorrugated is about to commence, WhatPackaging? sheds light on the top ten exhibitors at the event.
Iggesund Paperboard’s Invercote and Incada has been ranked as the most preferred paperboard brands in Europe, according to a survey by Opticom International Research AB.
Procter & Gamble’s Air Assist liquid packaging technology has won the diamond award at the 30th Dow awards for packaging innovation in 2018.
Vikram Gaikwad, co-founder, Underdog Communications, mentored students from design institutes as he shed light on the importance of creativity and craftsmanship at a Design Work Out - Breakfast Meet in Mumbai which was organised by Sona Papers on 12 September 2018.
Bobst will highlight its range of flexo folder-gluer machines at IndiaCorr Expo 2018.
Emba Machinery will showcase how to double the production capacity of RSC boxes using its TwinFeed Dual Box converting line and Ultima technology platform.
Haryana-based Neelkanth Machinery will showcase its range of corrugation machines at IndiaCorr Expo2018 from 4-6 October at the Bombay Exhibition Centre.
At Labelexpo India 2018, Arrow Digital will highlight a range of label printers and finishers which includes products such as the EFI H1625 LED Printer, Anytron Any 002 Laser Printer and OKI Pro 9000 Series Printers.
With India poised to bring about regulations on waste and waste management, DuPont believes the new Cyrel 2000TD solventless processor should be on every flexo user’s must-see list at the show.
At Labelexpo India 2018, Holostik India will be highlighting its UV-embossed film (metallised/ transparent), a product which was launched just a year ago.
'Labels Connected' will be Esko’s theme for the show, as it will shed light on the leading components of its Packaging Connected Solution for labels. The provision of solutions at Esko's stand will include the Automation Engine QuickStart for label, Studio and Store Visualizer, native PDF editor ArtPro+, and CDI Crystal XPS 4835 digital flexo imager.
Yupo Corporation will highlight its in-mould label solutions at Labelexpo India 2018. Brand managers and product designers around the world have come to rely on the durability and beauty of labels printed on Yupo IML, claimed the company.
At the show, Capri Coating Solutions will present self-adhesive labelstock based on filmic, paper and speciality substrates. These products will be displayed in a variety of pressure-sensitive adhesive combinations along with customised solutions.
Nilpeter will demonstrate the new avatar of FB 430 flexo press with added automation features.
At Labelexpo India 2018, the E+L stand will have three focal points — Elscan OMS3, Compact corona generator CG9020L and Kelva web cleaning system.
When Orbango, a Mumbai-based juice bar, decided to sell its product in customised packaging, designer Jigna Shah Oza, was tasked to design and develop a “fresh packaging” that captures the essence of fresh juice inside. A case-study by Abhishek Muralidharan
The IFCA Star awards 2018 presentation ceremony transpired at the MIG Cricket Club Bandra on 6 February 2019.
Uflex earnings for the Q3 of FY 2018-2019 accounted for consolidated net revenue of Rs 1981.1-crore, which marked a 17.7% growth on a year-on-year (YoY) basis.
The Conference programme for the Asia Print Expo 2019 has been confirmed and it is free to attend for all visitors
Manufacturer of flexographic photopolymer plates, Asahi Photoproducts, has launched Asahi Afp-Bfth plate. This new range of flat-top flexographic plates is enabled with clean transfer technology and according to Dieter Niederstadt of Asahi the plate aims to “boost solid ink homogeneity in printing”
Uteco Converting will be among the first equipment manufacturers to purchase the latest inkjet printing kit which features Kodak’s Ultrastream technology.
As the 44th edition of Media Expo is just a fortnight away, the PrintWeek India team sheds light on the top 10 products to watch out for at the show. The exhibition is scheduled from 21 – 23 February 2019 at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai.
From 10-13 April 2019, PackPlus South will be held at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru. Over 200 exhibitors have already signed up for PackPlus South and the list is growing. The pre-registrations of visitors are on full swing and the recent association with Karnataka State Printers Association (KSPA) for the concurrently running PrintFair Exhibition, has added a lot more value to the event.
The 12th edition of In-Store Asia, held in partnership with EuroShop Dusseldorf from 14 to 16 March 2019 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, saw more than 150 exhibitors spread over 12,000-sq/m of exhibition space.
At the 12th edition of In-Store Asia, the trade show for retail resources and investments in store design, VM and in-store marketing, Santosh Nair of HP spoke about HP’s eco-friendly solutions along with the merits of its presence across the country.
The Label Manufacturers Association of India (LMAI) hosted its second brand owner’s conference on 12 March 2019 at The Orchid Hotel in Mumbai.
Rajkot-based manufacturer and printer, Imran Shekh, speaks to PrintWeek India about his print journey with his partner Viraj Patel and creating a window-binding and twin-side lamination machine, as well as a spot-foiling machine.
Mumbai-based manufacturers of POP and POS products, VD Pop & Display, highlighted its range of wall unit, floor standing and counter-top displays, incorporated with interactive technologies during In-Store Asia 2019, held from 14 to 16 March in Mumbai.
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai has proposed a series of changes in the new outdoor advertising regulation. But are the changes a step towards the right direction in terms of ensuring workers safety, minimising the use of hazardous material, and promoting eco-friendly printing solutions? Abhishek Muralidharan digs deep
Ink major Siegwerk has constructed a new state-of-the-art blending centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh, thus signalling the company’s serious interest in the region. Operations at the centre are expected to start from the fourth quarter of 2019.
The global protective packaging market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 5.3% in terms of value over the forecast period, according to the report, Global Protective Packaging Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2016–2026, published by Future Market Insights (FMI).
The 44th edtion of Media Expo had commenced at the Bombay Exhibtion Center, Mumbai on 21 February 2019.
Manpasand Beverages has joined forces with Gem Enviro Management for facilitating its initiative of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic waste management.
ACG Group has expanded its footprint in Brazil with the launch of its new capsules manufacturing plant in Pouso Alegre-Minas Gerais.
Windmöller & Hölscher will launch its Novoflex II flexographic press along with other new technological developments in flexographic printing, at its renovated printing technology centre in Lengerich, Germany, on 27 and 28 March 2019.
In India, retail has been less about consumers and radical technology innovation, and more about the bottomline. However, a silent revolution is fructifying. The 12th edition of In-Store Asia (ISA), touted as the largest retail event on the Indian sub-continent will transpire during 14-16 March at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. In-Store Asia 2019 will feature an Expo plus a convention, which shall discuss topics related to the Indian retail industry as well as the the VM&RD Awards, which recognises talent in retail design and visual merchandising.
After achieving a substantial amount of success with its concept store in Chennai and Mumbai, Fujifilm India has launched its first ‘Wonder Photo Shop’ in Bangalore, which according to the company is “An engaging photo printing and brand experience concept store.”
The first national Symposium organised by the department of printing and packaging technology under the event Impressions 2019, is scheduled on 09 March 2019, at the SIES School of Packaging, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
Mumbai-based Gallant Printing Solutions has purchased a Mimaki UCJV 300-160 machine, and a Handtop 3116 UV flatbed Kyocera with linear motor, from Silicon Infotech, at Media Expo 2019 in Mumbai.
At Media Expo 2019, Chennai-based Monotech Systems introduced BigRep Studio, a large format 3D Printer which according to Akash Kumar of Monotech Systems, is “perfectly engineered for sign-makers to create unconventional signage solutions.”
Noida-based distributor of Roland range of printers, Apsom Infotex, has unveiled Versa UV S-series direct to substrate UV-LED flatbed and belt printer by Roland, at Media Expo 2019 in Mumbai.
Chennai-based Monotech Systems introduced its Pixeljet miniRTR 6-feet UV LED roll-to-roll printer at Media Expo 2019 in Mumbai.
Arrow Digital highlighted its Kornit Storm II - direct to garment printer, along with a wide range of machines from EFI, at Media Expo 2019, Mumbai.
The Bombay Master Printers’ Association (BMPA) organised a session on 4 April 2019 at Sunville Banquets in Worli, Mumbai, in its constant endeavour to keep the industry updated about taxes, laws and regulations. The event was powered by Kotak Mahindra Bank and Toyo Ink. BMPA had held its last impact session on GST in 2017.
Italy-based manufacturer of printing ink dispensing systems, Inkmaker, displayed its IEC mill Hm - series machine at Asia Coat 2019, held in the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from 26-28 March 2019.
More than 150 packaging professionals and students gathered for the Packaging Clinic and Research Institute (PCRI) and Packaging Club’s 8th edition of world packaging day celebrations.
PackPlus South, which is set to transpire from the 10 to 13 April 2019 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru is just nine days away.
After hosting the conference at locations such as Goa, Agra and Jaipur, the Label Manufacturers Association of India (LMAI) will host this year’s conference at Grand Hyatt Bolgatty in Kerala from 25 to 28 July. The theme for the 2019 conference will be ‘Future Next’.
Huhtamaki-PPL played host to a team of management students from Yale University at its packaging plant in Thane.
Arrow Digital highlighted its EFI Vutek range of machines for the signage and retail industry at In-Store Asia 2019, along with a spotlight on Massivit 3D.
The conference was hosted alongside the 12th edition of In-Store Asia (ISA) in partnership with EuroShop, Messe Düsseldorf.
SIES Graduate School of Technology’s Impressions 2019 college fest culminated amidst lot of energy and enthusiasm last weekend at the college campus in Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
Avery Dennison has moved up a rank from the 72nd position in the year 2018 to the 71st position in the index of 2019, in Barron’s list of 100 most sustainable companies.
Rupesh Sawant, director, Superlekha Press, who has been visiting PrintPack India since his childhood shares his PrintPack 2019 experience.
Commemorating its 30th anniversary, Mumbai-based screen printing specialists Grafica Flextronica launched its Nano-Print 1015 semi-automatic screen printing machine, and in the first two days of the exhibition, the company signed deals of 22 Nano-Print machines and six Nano-Print plus machines.
An industry veteran, Harjinder Singh, chairman, international relations, AIFMP, shares his view on the 14th edition of PrintPack India and how the industry has transformed over the years.
With an eye-catching depiction of its brand logo, New Delhi-based Ganpati Imperial India at Hall 14 Stall K105 made visitors on the second day of PrintPack India 2019 take a pause and look again.
Saurin and Viral Shah of Mumbai-based Viraj Prints, who bagged the award for the PrintWeek India Packaging Converter of the Year (Luxury) 2018, share their view about the 14th edition of PrintPack India.
Mumbai-based Creative has recently installed a Welbound six-clamp WB@2500 binding machine. This is the company’s second Welbound machine on the shopfloor.
At the 14th edition of PrintPack India, the manufacturer of digital duplicators and inkjet printers, Riso, launched SF 9390, which according to Ranjith Kadiroo of Riso, is the ‘world's fastest digital duplicator’.
Chennai-based dealers of printing blankets and print finishing equipment, Reprographic System and Supplies, launched four new products at PrintPack India 2019, which according to KJ Paul of Reprographic, is “an aim to provide its combined capabilities under one roof.”
Kreative Kagaz & Karton (k3), in association with Transasia Fine Papers, launched its range of digital papers, premium coated and uncoated textured papers and boards at the 14th edition of PrintPack 2019.
After achieving a substantial amount of success in printing on folding cartons with Edale FL5 single-pass flexographic press, Bengaluru-based Itek Packz opts for FL3 modular flexo press, with an aim to boost its production in the label printing space.
Mumbai-based print finishing equipment specialist, Hi-Tech Systems, launched five new machines at PrintPack India 2019, and in just three days of the trade show, sold more than 25 machines.
At the 14th edition of PrintPack India, adhesive manufacturers HB Fuller launched two hotmelt adhesives for the graphic arts industry in India, and two water-based adhesives aimed at the paper packaging manufacturers in India.
Akanito Assumi of Nagaland-based Famous Letterpress India, also a designer, who is striving to make the letterpress industry a more prominent name among all printers, shares his PrintPack India 2019 experience.
A stall with everything the company tried to convey in the exhibition, with a creative depiction of its mission, vision, its success story of the past 35 years, and its entire product range — these acted as visitor-magnetism at the New Delhi-based Empowera Technorganics stall at PrintPack India 2019.
Hari Adhikari of Nepal-based Sayapatri Hotstamping Press, who has been associated with the printing industry for the last 35 years, and a regular visitor at PrintPack India, shares his PrintPack 2019 experience.
Abhishek Muralidharan catches up with K Selvakumar, director, Lovely Offset Printers, at the 14th edition of PrintPack India.
The German packaging and label ink manufacturer has press performance and product safety as the twin themes at PrintPack 2019.
Transasia Fine Papers, with its eye-catching display of 50 premium uncoated coloured papers, along with a blend of palette-wood designed walls, stole the spotlight at PrintPack India 2019.
Pre-press media template design firm Abhikruti Digi Soft (ADS) was once again a prominent crowd-puller at PrintPack India.
Noida-based software developer Kiran Consultants will demonstrate Flexibiz production and marketing software for the printing and packaging industry.
New Delhi-based Alok International, which represents UK’s Victory Lighting, will display a range of infrared (IR), ultraviolet (UV) lamps and ceramic infrared heaters at PackPlus 2018.
BST Eltromat India is all set to unveil its automation division at PackPlus 2018 as it completes 25 years of operations in India.
Mumbai-based CNT Expositions and Services’ Packaging 360 will host a conference on the innovations in the food and beverage packaging on Friday, 27 July 2018 at Taj Vivanta, Bengaluru.
Aztec Fluids & Machinery, an Ahmedabad-based manufacturer and distributor of marking and coding printers and consumables, will showcase LT 710 continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer, which has been designed to work in the industrial environment.
Noida-based Apaar Packaging, which specialises in air bubble packaging material for automobile and plastic moulding industries, has set its footprint in the Western part of the country with a new plant in Mehsana district of Gujarat.
Labelstock major Avery Dennison has joined forces with L’Oreal Australia and Wasteflex, an Australian waste management company on a recycling programme to deliver zero waste to landfills and thereby reduce the environmental impact of labels.
German engineering group Bosch has decided to divest its packaging machinery business, especially the pharmaceuticals and food units.
Mumbai-based Impel Services, which specialises in end-of-line packaging machines, will display Stelda PS500 preset model case sealer with hotmelt glue application at ProPak 2018 in Greater Noida.
The ProPak 2018 exhibition has begun today. Alongside the expo in Greater Noida, a power-packed conference comprising of a series of knowledge sharing sessions is underway.
On commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Flexcel NX system, Kodak has launched the inaugural edition of global flexo innovation awards 2018.
Pune-based Mudran Maharshi Dr Pa Bha Kulkarni Pratishthan conducted its fourth annual event on 10 August 2018 at Pune Vidyarthi Griha's auditorium.
From 23 June Maharashtra enforced ban on plastic in a bid to fight pollution. While eco-activists welcomed the move, the plastic industry calls it “retrograde step”
Australia’s packaging major Amcor announced that it will acquire US-based Bemis Company in a USD 6.8 billion deal, expecting to create combined revenues of USD 13billion and EBITDA of USD 2.2 billion.
A month after enforcing the plastic ban across the state, the Maharashtra state government has decided to expand the scope to bring multilayered packaging under its ambit.
The Plastics Export Promotion Council (Plexconcil) honoured top plastic exporters with council awards for the years FY16 and FY17. The event was held in the presence of Subhash Desai, Maharashtra state minister for industries and mining and Shyamal Misra, joint secretary, ministry of commerce and industry, Government of India at The Leela in Mumbai on 21 July 2018.
Ink major Siegwerk India emphasised on avoiding the risk of including toluene in the package printing process, while addressing journalists at a media conference in Mumbai on 20 July 2018.
Clearpack will showcase machines for secondary packing and end-of-line packaging at PackPlus 2018. These machines are targeted at food and beverage, home care, personal care and oil industries.
Uflex will display a turret-type slitting machine and solventless laminator.
KGK Jet, the Japanses manufacturer of marking and coding inkjet devices, will demonstrate inkjet printers with capping technology at PackPlus 2018.
Selmex Industries will display a range of cushioning material and tapes for tertiary packaging at the show.
More than 40 of Tetra Pak’s collection, recycling and NGO partners representing 23 cities and 18 states across India congregated at the company’s sixth edition of National Recycling Partners Meet in Gurugram.
Ink major Siegwerk and developer of recycling technology, APK, have collaborated to work on the optimisation of plastic packaging recyclability.
The Indian Flexible Packaging and Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA) will host a seminar on 22 October 2019 on the theme Packaging Strategies for the Future - as well as Plastic Waste Mangement - EPR. The seminar will be hosted along side the second edition of the ProPak India show which will be hosted in Mumbai’s Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre from 22-24 October 2019 at the Goregaon Exhibition Centre.
Pharmaceutical machinery manufacturer, Romaco, will participate at P-Mec, which is slated from 26-28 November 2019 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida.
Bengaluru-based startup, iD Fresh Food, has launched a new Strategic Business Unit (SBU) for it's filter coffee. The unit is headed by Param Mohapatra, who recently joined iD’s filter coffee business.
Italy-based press manufacturer, Omet have announced the opening of its new subsidiary Omet India, which will be based in Gurugram, Delhi NCR.
JK Paper has invested in a Valmet board machine, which comes with an extensive automation and industrial Internet package, which will be installed at its Fort Songadh Mill in India.
Konica Minolta used its Customer Meet 2019 event to soft launch its four-colour toner-based digital label press AccurioLabel 230 at The Leela in Mumbai on 19 September 2019.
YesGo's first workshop in Mumbai in partnership with Esko kickstarted on 16 September. The week long workshop is scheduled to run for six days from 16 to 21 September 2019.
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Romaco Siebler and packaging specialist Huhtamaki PPL will join forces to introduce a recyclable unit-dose strip packaging for solid pharmaceutical products at the CPhI Worldwide in Frankfurt, Germany, slated from 5-7 November 2019.
Netherlands-based bioplastics manufacturer Total Corbion PLA, has established a technical collaboration with Mangaluru-based masterbatch manufacturer Konspec, to cater to India, Nepal and Bangladesh markets.
Horizontal-form-fill-seal [HFFS] packaging machine manufacturer, Bossar Packaging and its sister group company Scholle IPN, will showcase its CleanPouch portfolio that includes its modular HFFS machine BMK 2600.
Huhtamaki PPL is set to acquire the assets and operations of Sri City-based privately-owned flexible packaging company, Mohan Mutha Polytech (MMPPL).
New Delhi-based adhesive tape manufacturer Ajit Industries (AIPL) is set to expand its product range to be at par with the global adhesive tape market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% in the period of 2019-24, according to a report by Market Research Future.
Tupperware India has announced that it is set to eliminate single-use plastic materials from its manufacturing process. The materials will be substituted by 100% recyclable paper-based compostable packaging materials.
As part of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programme in collaboration with GEM Enviro, PepsiCo India has marked 100% PET recycling milestone at its 100 collection points set up across 36 districts in Maharashtra to collect used PET.
Clariant, a specialty chemical company, has inaugurated a Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) at the Industrial and Consumer Specialties (ICS) site in Bonthapally, Telangana. The plant has the capacity to treat 300 kilolitres of waste water per day.
Indian kraft chocolate manufacturer, Cocoatrait, has launched a zero-waste and sustainable bean-to-bar chocolate.
FrieslandCampina,a Dutch multinational dairy product brand has deployed the TrackEasy traceability solution from Norway-based Kezzler for its infant formula brand, Friso.
Switzerland-based package printing and converting major, Bobst, will highlight its Master DM5 hybrid press at Labelexpo Asia 2019. The trade show will be held in Shanghai, China from 3-6 December 2019.
US-based private equity firm, Arsenal Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Clariant's healthcare packaging business. The company will be rebranded as Airnov Healthcare Packaging.
Ireland-based Smurfit Kappa has collaborated with Germany-based Mitsubishi HiTec Paper to create a new type of innovative and recyclable food-safe packaging.
RIPTAA Summit 19, the annual congregation of stalwarts from the printing industry, organised by the Regional Institute of Printing Technology Alumni Association (RIPTAA) was held on 15 August 2019 at Swabhumi, Kolkata.
The 45th edition of Media Expo has commenced at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The exhibition for indoor and outdoor advertising, signage and printing industries has seen a 13% increase in the number of exhibitors, according to the organiser.
Blegium-based Pelemen will venture into the label printing and packaging industry by presenting its digital foil printer at Labelexpo Europe 2019 in Brussels, Belgium.
Gaurav Luniya, chief transformation officer, Manjushree Technopack, will deliver the welcome address at WhatPackaging? Circular Economy Forum, slated from 2-5pm on 2 December 2019 at the Sofitel, Mumbai.
Mumbai-based commercial printer, Ruby Print-N-Pack, has invested in a Komori Lithrone Super LS 529 (H) and an Agfa Acento II S Thermal CTP machine in order to manufacture package printing jobs.
ACG Group showcased a portfolio of its next-generation production, packaging and inspection machinery, at P-Mec 2019, slated from 26-28 November 2019 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida.
WhatPackaging? is set to host the Circular Economy Forum from 2-5pm on 2 December 2019 at Sofitel in Mumbai.
Xeikon will present its latest innovations for creative label production at Labelexpo Asia 2019 from 3-6 December 2019 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China.
Manufacturer of packing and process technology, Romaco India, has appointed Vibhash Solanki as the new sales director of its sales and service centres in India. The company has sales offices in Mumbai and Hyderabad, which were officially opened in July 2019.
Kanpur-based milk producer, Tasty Dairy Specialties, has partnered with US-based Noluma International, to certify its packaging shields dairy's nutrients and taste from deterioration due to light.
The fifth edition of CAPIndia concluded at Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai on 4 December 2019. The exhibition hosted over 400 manufacturers and exporters.
Greater Noida-based packaging machinery manufacturer, Clearpack and Rajasthan-based social incubator Pilani AtmaNirbhar Resource Center (PARC) have developed a low-cost ventilator named Respimatic 100, to cater to the rapid demand for ventilators amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Global consumer product manufacturer, Colgate-Palmolive, has mobilised five of its plants in three continents to produce a new soap. To be donated for free, the soaps will be specially packaged with instructions on proper handwashing to amplify the WHO #SafeHands message.
Telangana-based manufacturer of plastic packaging materials, Shrinath Flexipack, has finalised an agreement to invest Rs 113,75 crores on a greenfield site within Khalifa Industrial Zone’s (KIZAD) Polymers Park in Abu Dhabi.
National Book Trust of India (NBT) is set to launch Corona Studies Series books to provide relevant reading materials for all age-groups for the post-pandemic readership needs.
Lamitube specialist, Essel Propack, has introduced tube packaging for sanitisers to ensure essential supplies are delivered to brand owners on time during the coronavirus pandemic.
UK-based trade show organiser Resolve Business Management (RBM) has announced the launch of Global PrintExpo as a virtual exhibition on June 2020 with the employment of its cloud-based expertise.
The European Carton Makers Association (ECMA) said that cartonboard is proving to be an essential item in maintaining an effective supply chain for food and pharmaceutical products during the Covid-19 crisis.
In a letter to the Chief Secretaries of States on 29 March 2020, Ajay Bhalla, Union Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has clarified that the supply chain of milk and its packaging materials has been exempted from the ongoing lockdown.
How often do you come across a product available in the purest form of packaging – the nature itself? With its coconut packaging, iD Fresh has added another feather to its cap of packaging innovations. PC Musthafa, co-founder, iD Fresh Food, in a conversation with Abhishek Muralidharan of WhatPackaging?, explains how the company took inspiration from nature
Comexi Ordering On-Line (COOL) is an eCommerce platform, which provides 3D visualisation of machines for its customers. Launched in 2019, the platform has been a vital tool for its customers, especially, during the past few weeks due the situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, said a Comexi spokesperson.
Cosmo Films reported a profit of Rs 113 crores in its financial results declared for the quarter ended in March 2020.
Hyderabad-based wide-format printing specialist, KGN Xerox, has installed the Pixeljet 2512 RMO UV hybrid printer at a new set up near its head office in Khairtabad.
Faridabad-based manufacturer of UV systems, APL Machinery, has developed five UV-C disinfection systems to cater to the sanitation needs caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Advent International-backed Manjushree Technopack (MTL) has launched an initiative named Born Again to deliver post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials to FMCG brands.
Amazon India has announced the expansion of its Packaging-Free Shipping (PFS) initiative in more than 100 cities in the country.
Ahmedabad-based Constantia Parikh has purchased the first ever Bobst Expert K5 metalliser with 1350mm width to be installed at its Ecoflex facility in 2021. This narrow-width Expert K5 will be employed to produce high barrier PE films as a replacement for aluminum foils.
Rajkot-based printer and manufacturer, Insta Print Pack, is set to launch an online custom packaging service named Printzogo by the end of June 2020.
ITC has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire 100% of the equity share capital of Kolkata-based Sunrise Foods.
The latest webinar in DQS India’s series on sustainability in printing will focus on the benefits of Spot Matching System (SMS). The session is slated for 14 May 2020 at 6.30 pm.
Canon India has initiated its second phase of Covid-19 relief efforts by providing over 732 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to healthcare workers of the country.
Mumbai-based B2B marketplace for packaging, Bizongo, has delivered more than two lakh Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits across 5,500 localities servicing 127 organisations in 57 urban and rural centres across the country.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revised its decision to permit eCommerce companies to deliver non-essential items from 20 April 2020.
As part of its CSR initiatives to fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, Canon India is providing essential food and sanitation items across its adopted villages and SOS Children’s Village India, a self-implementing child care NGO.
The absence of a centralised authority that can frame plastic waste management rules has led to every State implementing its own rules. In this interaction, Vimal Kedia, chairman and managing director of Manjushree Technopack, says, this is not practical nor workable
International life coach Gaur Gopal Das focused on changing the approach of addressing professional challenges at Print Summit 2020.
Arup Basu has been appointed as a member of Huhtamaki's global executive team. In addition, he has been elevated from managing director to president, flexible packaging at Huhtamaki.
The PrintWeek exclusive story, ‘Print Summit 2020: Must-attend sessions’, crisply highlighted how insightful the only panel discussion at Print Summit 2020 is set to transpire with the inclusion of panellists Akshay Kanoria of TCPL Packaging; Pragnyat Lalwani of Seshasai Business Forms; Manish Sharma of Printo and Canvera; and Naresh Kumar Dasari of Macro Media Digital Imaging.
In these tough times when most firms are unable to look beyond balance sheets and performance reports and pressure on margins, K Shankar, CEO, Feedback Business Consulting Services, started of his talk with “enabled organisations who have a story to tell every single day!" These enabled organisations, according to Shankar are: Tata Consultancy Services, Titan Company, Team India and Asian Paints.
Vasai-based commercial and packaging printer, Megastar, has booked an order for Maxima HS1020 28x40-inches die-cutter at Pamex 2020 held between 6 and 9 January 2020 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. This is the fifth Maxima HS 1020 die-cutter sold by the Ahmedabad-based manufacturer, Excel Machinery.
Nestle is set to invest close to Rs 14,698 crores to lead the shift from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable packaging solutions.
Flint Group Packaging Inks has announced a price increase on all inks and coatings with immediate effect in India.
Xeikon has joined hands with Switzerland-based graphics company Schaffner, which will be responsible for distributing the entire Xeikon product line in Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the Austrian region of Vorarlberg.
Mumbai-based B2B marketplace for packaging, Bizongo has announced a Series C investment of USD 30 million, which will be deployed for ramping up technology platform and fueling expansion. The funding is led by Switzerland-based hedge fund Schroder Adveq that manages assets of USD 10 billion.
Bengaluru-based manufacturers of carton folder gluers introduced three machines at Pamex 2020 in Mumbai. According to Ajay Nayak of Boxtech, the machines have enabled the company to become an one-stop solution provider in the carton folding and gluing segment.
Bengaluru-based adhesive dispensing system specialist, Valco Melton highlighted its EcoStitch All-Electric hotmelt glueing system at Pamex 2020 held in Mumbai.
Sahibabad-based JP Print N Pack and Parwanoo-based Shri Balaji Industries have finalised the order for Vijaya Veenine 65 carton folder gluer for lock bottom cartons at Pamex 2020 in Mumbai.
Vadodara-based Concord Printing has invested in a Wenhong 1050 SF automatic die-cutting and hot foil stamping machine and a LC-740 automatic corner cutting and line pressing window patching machine at Pamex 2020 in Mumbai.
Bengaluru-based Kandalaa Prints has invested in a Bobst Ambition A1 and Novacut 106 3.0 die-cutter to strengthen its new venture into packaging. The deal was finalised at Pamex 2020 held in Mumbai.
Satyanarayana P talks to PrintWeek about Epson’s success due to PrecisionCore and how it has succeeded in achieving more than 50% market share in the Indian market
Mumbai-based manufacturers of Polypropylene sheets, Sangeeta Poly Pack highlighted its focus on sustainable operations at Pamex 2020, which is slated from 6-9 January 2020.
Bengaluru-based industrial and commercial printer Tholasi Prints has opted for a LY-485C video positioning machine, which will be supplied by New Delhi-based Ample Graphics. The deal was finalised at Pamex 2020.
Digital imaging and printing specialist Epson will highlight its newly launched SureColor SC-S60670L at Pamex 2020, which is slated from 6-9 January 2020 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.
The exclusive distributor of Lombardi presses in the Indian subcontinent, Vinsak, is set to showcase its Usar 430 modular slitter rewinder and a thermal inkjet system for variable data printing.
Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company, Lupin bagged two accolades at the fourth edition of the India Packaging Awards held on 21 May 2019 at the Sahara Star hotel in Mumbai.
ITC has launched a multi-layer plastic (MLP) collection programme in Pune, along with Swach, a waste-pickers cooperative and the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). In this collaboration, ITC and Swach will work with PMC to create a scalable and sustainable model to incentivise collection of MLP waste and channelise it for recycling
Epson has introduced a new addition to its SureLab range of printers with Epson SL-D830, a commercial photo printer developed for photo studios, professional event photographers.
Piramal Glass (PGL) has announced an investment of Rs 300 crores in its Greenfield project in Jambusar, Gujarat, India. The expansion plan includes one new furnace with seven manufacturing lines spread across the 300,000 sqft plant. This will be an addition to its three furnaces and 23 manufacturing lines, which produces 540 tonnes of glass per day.
This new integration provides Prinergy users a quick, seamless, and efficient method to set up, control, and monitor print jobs.
Following successful Unnati interventions in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, Coca-Cola India 13 February launched Unnati Litchi in Bihar together with DeHaat, National Research Centre on Litchi (NRCL), and Kedia Fresh. The initiative is aimed at enhancing efficiency of the agri value chain and farmers’ capability building on high-density plantation, farmer training for good agriculture practices and creation of demo orchards through appropriate technology interventions.
Environmental issues have been a growing concern, but devoid of positive action. Hence, when a company like HUL flexes its clout for recycling, it's a sign of things to come. At Plastivision 2020 hosted in BEC, Goregaon in Mumbai, the WhatPackaging? team tries to find out where the industry is heading in terms of a circular economy.
Xerox has strengthened its presence in North America with the acquisition of Digitex Canada, an independent services, software and technology provider in Western Canada.
Manjushree Technopack (MTL) has committed to invest more than Rs 100 crores to set up a new greenfield plant in Silvassa, a city bordering the state of Gujarat. With a production capacity of 10,000 MTPA, the plant will cater to FMCG, lubricants, and agrochemicals sectors.
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has helped collect more than 30,000 kg of plastics under its Plastic Lao, Thaila Pao campaign, which was launched in October 2019.
Indian Flexible Packaging and Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA) and All Indian Printing Ink Manufacturers Association (AIPIMA) will host a seminar on 31 May 2019 on the theme ‘The changing world of print and packaging’ at the Orchid Hotel, Vile Parle, Mumbai.
Manufacturer of flexographic photopolymer plates, Asahi Photoproducts, has announced that it will be displaying its CleanPrint plate at EskoWorld 2019 to be held in Nashville, Tennessee from 24 to 26 June.
Fespa has announced that its flagship Global Print Expo will return to Munich, Germany in 2021.
Radico Khaitan, one of the largest manufacturers of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) has launched a special edition 8 PM Premium Black whisky World Cup pack to celebrate the festive season of cricket.
Pharma Pro & Pack Expo 2019 will be held from 19-21 September at Hitex Hyderabad. The show is being organised by Messe München one of the world´s leading trade show companies
In a view to strategically expand its digital business models, Heidelberg has acquired Mainz-based software developer, Crispy Mountain, who specialise in Keyline, a cloud-based management platform for print businesses
New Delhi-based juice and beverage company, Nutricane Beverages has launched two new variants, mango and guava, to its Omg! range of fruit juices.
Bobst has announced four trends set by labels that are gaining traction in the packaging segment.
Global serialisation service provider ACG Inspection (ACGI) has completed its 1,000th installation of its track-and-trace line. The company achieves this landmark in a year when it is celebrating its 10 year anniversary.
Dombivli-based Jay Industrial Chemicals has booked India’s first multi-pass MS Mini Lario printer from Italy-based machine manufacturer MS Printing Solutions at ITMA 2019 held in Barcelona.
Clariant has signed an agreement with US-based private equity firm, Arsenal Capital Partners, for the sale of its healthcare packaging business.
JSW Steel, the flagship business of JSW Group, has introduced Platina, a premium tinplate material, aimed at the Indian packaging industry. For the project’s establishment, the company has invested close to Rs 1,000-crore to expand its tinplate capacity to five-lakh metric tonnes, at its Tarapur unit in Maharastra.
For the first time, Labelexpo Europe, slated from 24 to 27 September 2019, has announced a dedicated, flexible packaging arena to showcase conventional and digital converting of stand-up pouches, along with the current trends pertaining to short-run value-added flexible packaging on mid-web inline presses.
Clariant Healthcare Packaging recently added the production of desiccant packets to its healthcare packaging business, which is being manufactured at its Cuddalore plant in Tamil Nadu.
Archroma India and BASF India have signed an agreement for the acquisition of stilbene-based optical brightening agents (OBA) business for paper as well as powder detergent applications. The transaction includes BASF’s manufacturing unit at Ankleshwar, India.
Rajkot-based Pelican Rotoflex has completed the Industry 4.0 Readiness Index Assessment from German training, inspection, testing and certification organisation, Tud Sud.
In its introductory year, the PrintWeek India Awards category, Packaging Converter of the Year (Flexible), saw top names from the industry such as Huhtamaki PPL, JPS Plastics, Kanodia Technoplast, Sai Paks (Sai Group), and Yogeshwar Plaspax take part
The new business arm of Mars, Mars Edge, in association with Tata Trusts, has introduced GoMo Dal Crunchies, a nutritional snack aimed at the Indian market.
In a calcium market worth more than Rs 2,400-crore, dominated by players like Shelcal, Gemcal and Calcimax, Lupin discerns itself with Corcal Bone & Beauty and its new packaging strategy, writes Abhishek Muralidharan.
Pune-based Sai Paks has bagged the award for Entrepreneur of the Year in a Service Business - Printing, at the ninth edition of Entrepreneur 2019 held at JW Marriott Aerocity, New Delhi, on 18 July 2019.
Bengaluru-based iD Fresh Food has declared 8 August 2019 as World Vada Day.
Japan-based Toray Industries will join forces with France-based Codimag to show the benefits of waterless offset printing production at Labelexpo Europe 2019, scheduled for 24 to 27 September in Brussels.
In partnership with Paper Boat, Tetra Pak has introduced a holographic packaging called Reflect to help F&B brands add new dimensions to its packs.
The official registration process for visitors for the second edition of ProPak India, slated from 21-23 October 2019 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, has begun.
IFCA Star Awards 2019 has been launched. The latest edition has additional categories in the packaging space for FMCG and end-user segments
Germany-based Schott has invested in a double-digit million-euro figure into a glass tank at its tubing manufacturing plant in Jambusar, Gujarat
Messe Muenchen India, Indian Pharma Machinery Manufacturers Association (IPMMA) and Indian Analytical Instruments Association (IAIA) hosted a networking visitor roadshow at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.
At the recently concluded seminar held concurrently with India International Dairy Expo (IIDE) 2019, manufacturer of packaging equipment for liquids, Sidel, highlighted the ongoing shift to PET as a cost-effective and highly flexible packaging solution for dairy products in India.
Manufacturer of packaging components for injectable drugs and healthcare products, West Pharmaceutical Services, was honoured with the India Packaging Award for excellence in enhanced user-experience and excellence in packaging design – shapes and structures, for its product NovaGuard SA Pro safety system.
Bottling machine manufacturer Sidel has inaugurated its new office at the DLF Cyber City in Gurugram, Haryana, to serve its clients from the beverage, food, home and personal care industries.
Screen Printers Association of India (SPAI) and SJ Exposition have announced that Screentex India show will be held from 1-3 August 2020 at Pragati Madan, New Delhi.
PepsiCo India announced that it will invest close to Rs 514-crore, staged over a period three years, to set up a greenfield snacks manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh.
PepsiCo India, in association with waste management firm NEPRA, introduced a waste management education initiative with the schools in Kurseong, Darjeeling. The programme was launched at St Alphonsus School on 19 July 2019.
With over 325 exhibitors having already signed up for the show, PackPlus 2019, scheduled from 28-31 August 2019 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, will pay host to the latest trends in the packaging industry that includes numerous launches.
USFDA, the US health regulator has red-flagged violations of current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) regulations at drug firm Indoco Remedies’ Goa facility. This was after the USFDA team inspected the company’s Goa facility in January 2019.
Xeikon is offering a unique combination of its X-800 workflow and the PantherCure UV ink to generate a tactile layer in print, which is responsible for the haptic effect.
B2B packaging major, Bizongo, has launched a free online artwork proofing platform for buyers to lock-in the various attributes of the packaging design, including colour, font, size and shape.
France-based laminate tubes manufacturer, Albea, has invested in a new line of FA presses for its company sites in India, Brazil, and Poland.
Xeikon Prepress and Flint Group are set to launch integrated pre-press solutions for digital flexo plates at the Labelexpo Europe 2019 show, which will be held in Brussels, Belgium, from 24-27 September.
Vapi-based Vasundhara Packaging Industry has diversified into platemaking business with the installation of a Cron HDI-1600H+ series flexo platesetter, G&J Processing Equipment, and Founder’s Eagle RIP as well as Cron 4664G+ CTCP for offset platemaking.
Mumbai-based Dot Institute of Graphic Communication (DIGC) has announced the completion of the first year of its academic operations. The convocation ceremony for the first batch of students will be held on 10 July 2019 at MIG Club, Bandra, Mumbai.
After its recent investment in a four-colour RMGT 790 printing press during PrintPack 2019, Surat-based Amar Offset has boosted its job demand by two-folds.
Kolkata-based design agency Graphixstory has stood tall among the 500+ participants in the quest to design a location-inspired paper bag for Absolut vodka bottles. The contest was organised by Absolut, in partnership with Talenthouse.
Xeikon has announced that it will provide a ‘Transform’ platform for printers to shift to digital printing at Labelexpo Europe 2019, to be held in Brussels from 24-27 September 2019.
The Institute of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers of India (IPMMI) hosted a seminar on sustainability in packaging at Chembur Gymkhana, Mumbai recently. The event was attended by packaging industry professionals, including government officials, consultants, associations, and trade fair organisers.
German engineering group Bosch who had announced a year ago that it was looking for a buyer for its packaging machinery business, has decided to sell it to Luxemburg-based private equity firm CVC Capital Partners (CVC).
Celebrating its 100-year milestone, narrow-web flexo press manufacturer, Nilpeter, will demonstrate two of its FA Line flagship flexo presses incorporated with new technologies at Labelexpo Europe 2019 to be held from 24-27 September 2019 at Brussels.
Comexi has introduced smart glasses with a remote connectivity feature, which is a communication system that enables information-sharing between field technicians and the support department in augmented reality.
Hindalco Industries, Ball Beverage Packaging and Can-Pack India launch India’s first-of-its-kind consortium, Aluminium Beverages Can Association of India (ABCAI), with an aim to increase the annual per capita beverage can consumption from one can to eight cans by 2030.
World Packaging Organisation (WPO) revealed the 214 winners of the Worldstar Packaging Awards 2020, among which, Indian packaging converters bagged 10 awards. The judging session was held in Bali, Indonesia in November 2019.
Xeikon has opened an Innovation Centre in Shanghai, China. Located inside the Shanghai Printing and Publishing College, the facility will focus on boosting consumer connectivity and support the Chinese markets.
ACG Engineering has bagged the Red Dot Design Award 2018 for the design concept of Pro-Check 200FF automatic 100% capsule checkweigher.