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The GenZ Mantra: Charan Kumar

Charan Kumar works for ITC as a product development manager in the printing and packaging business division. In coversation with with Aditya Ghosalkar

The GenZ Mantra: Oishi Chakraborty

Oishi Chakraborty, a soon-to-be print technologist from Regional Institute of Printing Technology Kolkata, tells Aditya Ghosalkar what she likes about print and packaging

The GenZ Mantra: Apeksha Deshmukh

Apeksha Deshmukh of PVG COET won the West Zone contest of Print Olympiad 2024. In this chat with Aditya Ghosalkar, she discusses print, packaging, and life

The GenZ Mantra: Pravin Shewale

Pravin Shewale is a production manager who oversees the planning, execution, and project management for all print production processes at Pune-based Pack Plus.

Print Olympiad East: Win for Jadavpur's Alam, CDC's Chaudhury explores generative AI

The East zone final for the sixth edition of Print Olympiad was organised by the Offset Printers’ Association (OPA) at Regional Institute of Printing Technology (RIPT) at Jadavpur, Kolkata. Shadab Alam of Jadavpur University won the Top Print Student East zone title, and advanced to the final in September.

Konica Minolta to showcase new solutions at Drupa 2024

Konica Minolta announced it will unveil AccurioJet 60000, a high-speed UV inkjet press and AlphaJET, an integrated line from printing to finishing. At Drupa 2024, it will unveil its digital print portfolio at its stall spread across an area of 2,400 sqm in Hall 8.

Avery Dennison launches AD InsightX, a think-tank to challenge status quo

Avery Dennison, a prominent provider of materials science and digital identification solutions, has launched AD InsightX. This initiative gathered a cohort to collaborate and brainstorm to build an ecosystem connecting brands and consumers on 9 May 2024 at Avery Dennison's Innovation and Knowledge Centre (ADIKC) in Ranjangaon.

ASPA webinar on combating counterfeiting in pharma industry

The Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA), a proactive advocate in the fight against counterfeiting, has spearheaded a robust public awareness campaign, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry.

WBMPA celebrates Gutenberg festival, felicitates Kamal Chopra

The West Bengal Master Printers’ Association (WBMPA) hosted the Gutenberg Festival, where Kamal Mohan Chopra was honoured for his contributions and achievements in the printing and packaging industry.

Konica Minolta unveils next-gen bizhub i-Series MFPs in India

Konica Minolta announced the launch of bizhub i-Series MFPs in India at their Annual Strategic Partner Conference on 29 April, 2024. These new devices boast cloud-ready functionality, a focus on maximising productivity and user experience, and advanced security features.

Praveen Kumar wins Print Olympiad South zone final 2024

The South zone final for the sixth edition of Print Olympiad was organised by the Offset Printers’ Association (OPA) at College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai with the support of Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi. Praveen Kumar of Anna University won the Top Print Student South zone title, and advanced to the final in September.

Keynote address at MMS roundtable takes a future peek

Col (Hon) Prof. Dr Rajendrakumar Anayath, a printing guru and researcher as well as former vice chancellor at DCRUST in Haryana delivered the keynote address at the Mumbai Mudrak Sangh Roundtable conference in Mumbai.

MMS roundtable highlights on bespoke digital printing

Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS) hosted the seventh edition of its roundtable conference on 5 April 2024 at MCA Club, BKC, Mumbai. Guided by an industrial specialist and a printing expert, eleven stalwarts convene at ‘The Circle of Print’ to discuss bespoke digital printing.

Pune gears up for PackVision Expo 2024

Pune is set to host its first packaging exhibition, in June 2024, the PackVision Expo 2024. The show is scheduled to take place from 13 to 15 June, 2024, at the Autocluster Exhibition Centre, Pimpri Chinchwad.

Insight Print to launch HP Latex 630 series at Eastern Signage show in Kolkata

Insight Print Communications has announced that it will use the Eastern Signage Exhibition in Kolkata starting on 15 March to introduce the HP Latex 630W, a machine designed for the signage and decor industry, at booth ES 62.

OPA announces new team for 2024

The Offset Printers Association (OPA) announces a new team for 2024. Parveen Aggarwal was unanimously elected as president and Kamal Mohan Chopra was elected as general secretary.

Pamex 2024: AGS highlights print inspection and quality systems

Mumbai-based AGS launched a new ceramic coated doctor blade aimed to address the longevity concerns of conventional steel blades. The stall also displayed Unilux stroboscope, and Aoke DCZ70 with its eye-catching applications: an aeroplane, a jeep, a rocket and a chair constructed out of corrugated boards.

Pamex 2024: Astra Chemtech showcases its adhesives portfolio

Mumbai-based Astra Chemtech displayed its range of hotmelt and water-based adhesives and varnishes that stood out on the shelf installed at its stall, which was flocked by customers primarily looking for sustainable coating solutions.

Pamex 2024: Flueron Inks showcases solutions for high-quality inks

Navi Mumbai-based ink specialist, Flueron Inks formulates, manufactures and sells printing inks across its verticals screen, offset, UV flexo and metal decoration printing plus varnishes, whose print samples were on display at its stand at Pamex 2024.

Pamex 2024: Zund showcases digital die-less cutting

Zund displayed its S3 series robust digital cutting machine L-1200 with a focus on improving efficiency and productivity, at Pamex 2024.

Pamex 2024: Pressman underscores importance of print excellence

Pressman showcases the scan-measurement system, SpectroDrive. The Techkon system provides precise measurement with an ISO-compliant head, technical reliability and high measurement speed.

Pamex 2024: Reprographic showcases ceramic-coated steel MB Jacket

At Pamex, Chennai-based dealers of Conti-Air printing blankets and print finishing equipment, Reprographic System and Supplies highlights its offset consumables portfolio.

Pamex 2024: Sandilyam highlights barcode print quality

Bengaluru-based code quality and verification products solution provider, Sandilyam Automation Systems, showcased the Axicon 15500 verifier series. It can analyse and report on compliance on two-dimensional and linear codes.

Pamex 2024: Insight underscores the trend of book printing

On the first day of Pamex, Ujjwala Upadhyay, marketing manager of Insight emphasised the significance of book printing. Marking its presence at three booths, Insight promotes Atexco Vegapress, Fujifilm Revoria EC1100 and more.

Print Olympiad North Zone inaugurated; top six students qualify

Organised by the OPA, the sixth edition of Print Olympiad 2024 for the North Zone kicked off on 28 January on a virtual platform. The contest transpires to recognise the top print students at the regional plus all-India level.

West Zone Print Olympiad kickstarts

Organised by the Offset Printers Association (OPA), the sixth edition of Print Olympiad 2024 for the West Zone kicked off on 22 January on a virtual platform. The contest transpires to recognise the top print students at the regional plus all-India level.

Sandip Kumar Sanyal and A Karmeham receive Print Shree Award 2024

At the executive meeting of the Offset Printers Association (OPA), held on 26 January 2024 at Ludhiana, the house presented the Print Shree Award for 2024 to the print veterans Sandip Kumar Sanyal and A Karmeham.

Pamex 2024: Minosha to unveil Ricoh’s innovation lineup

Minosha India, the Indian partner of Ricoh, will showcase its print engines to boost production capabilities and offer customers a comprehensive product tour at the Pamex 2024, from 6 to 9 February 2024 at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Goregaon, Mumbai.

PC Musthafa highlights how to get more out of packaging

PC Musthafa, founder and CEO of iD Fresh Food shared his journey for the benefit of print delegates at BMPA’s PS 24. Musthafa who dropped out of school talked about how he made a company value of more than a thousand crores, and how packaging helped his company grow.

HP-Redington show evolution of digital printing with AI integration at CEIF 2024

During CEIF 2024, HP and Redington collaborated to showcase product demonstrations and experiential zones, with the event offering visitors glimpses of the samples printed using the HP Indigo digital presses. HP also showcased how digital printing has evolved with the incorporation of AI technology.

Printmann at CPHI Barcelona 2023

Mumbai-headquartered Printmann Group exhibits at CPHI Frankfurt 2023, the biggest international pharma event from 24 to 26 October at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Spain.

Milky Mist invests in three SIG filling machines

Milky Mist Dairy Food invests in SIG’s filling technology at its Tamil Nadu manufacturing plant. The installation will bolster aseptic carton packs production in South India; and enable Milky Mist to expand its sustainable offering in a wide range of different packaging formats and sizes.

CUH student wins BR Chowdhri gold medal

Uttkarsh Dubey, a third-year student of printing at the Central University of Haryana, was awarded the BR Chowdhri gold medal, initiated by the Offset Printers’ Association (OPA), and bagged the title of Printing Student of the Year.

HP's goal is to build a HP Indigo press in India

During a press briefing, Haim Levit, senior vice president and general manager, HP Industrial Print said: "We would like to expand our presence in India as a part of global expansion plan." He added, we have been investing in India with our spare parts hub and our experience centres with the support of our channel partners Redington and TechNova, but our end goal is to build a press in India.

An award winning paper artist from Sivakasi

A miniature paper artist, R Prabakar talks to Aditya Ghosalkar about his work. He unfolds craft which illustrates his interest in marginal paper art

Labelexpo 2023: HB Fuller showcases its labelling adhesives

At its booth at Labelexpo Europe 2023, held on 11-14 September, HB Fuller focused on sealing, seaming, and repairing for enhanced sustainability as it showcased its labelling adhesives.

Hubergroup presents food-safe ink series for the Asian market

At the 10th Specialty Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit 2023, held from 31 August to 1 September, Hubergroup Print Solutions launched three new solvent-based ink series specifically tailored to the needs of the Asian market: Gecko Platinum Plus, Gecko Platinum NT and Gecko Gold.

Bostik to present world’s first RecyClass-approved laminating adhesive

Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist for industrial, construction and consumer markets, will be showcasing Bostik SF10M, the world’s first RecyClass-approved laminating adhesive at the 10th Specialty Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit, held in Mumbai on 31 August and 1 September 2023.

Imports of paper and paperboard up 39% in Q1FY24

According to the latest data issued by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics (DGCI&S), India’s imports of paper and paperboard accelerated by 39% at 409 thousand tonnes in Q1FY24 over 294 thousand tonnes in Q1FY23, The surge in imports comes on the back of 25% increase in paper and paperboard imports in entire FY23 over FY22.

Sivakasi institute hosts Prabakar talk about innovative packaging

The Department of Printing Technology, Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College in Sivakasi along with the Students Service Cell, organised a talk on innovative packaging designs by R Prabakar on 21 July. Prabakar is an alumnus (2006 batch) from the Department of Printing Technology in the same college.

The GenZ Mantra: Aashish Sonawane

Aashish Sonawane, procurement engineer, TCPL Packaging speaks about digital printing. the easy customisation, which can be achieved by digital printing and associated perks

LMAI Conference 2023 highlights sustainability

Returning after a gap of two years, owing to the Covid pandemic, the 2023 edition of LMAI Conference, organised by the Label Manufacturers’ Association of India (LMAI) once again showcased the strength of the label industry. The event was held on 20, 21 and 22 July in Jaipur’s Hotel Leela. The theme of the Conference 2023 is – Creativity, Innovations, Sustainability.

Ceramic coating market size to surpass USD 13.54-bn by 2027

According to a recent report by Global Market Insights, the worldwide ceramic coating market was valued at USD 8.30 -billion in 2020, and will surpass a revenue collection of USD 13.54-billion by 2027 with an annual growth rate of 7.3% over 2021 to 2027.

Hubergroup introduces its new UV flexo portfolio at LMAI Conference 2023

Hubergroup Print Solutions announced its relaunched UV flexo portfolio – iray – and showcased its capabilities to the diverse printing industry contingent during the the sixth edition of the LMAI Conference, held from 20 to 23 July at Jaipur.

LMAI Conference 2023: Jindal SMI to unveil two new launches

At the LMAI Conference 2023 in Jaipur, starting tomorrow with a gala evening, Jindal SMI will showcase its latest innovations - two newly launched products.

Miraclon to address optimised press operations at LMAI Conference 2023

With the Conference round the corner, LMAI eyes on engaging the industry on how to spot opportunities, where production volumes for print packaging and labels are at its peak. Inline to the theme of Creativity, Innovation and Sustainability, Miraclon aims to address the challenges faced by the print-packaging industry.

The GenZ Mantra: Amogh Gharat

A 3D-printing enthusiast; and a projects engineer at Imaginarium, Amogh Gharat also owns a startup, Createch 3D, which specialises in prototyping and product designing. In this context, Gharat discusses print and packaging with Aditya Ghosalkar

The GenZ Mantra: Mithul Kurlekar

An automobile-enthusiast and a packaging development engineer by profession, Mithul Kurlekar of TCPL Packaging speaks to Aditya Ghosalkar about the nuances of digital printing and why he thinks it is important to promote packaging innovations

Zest secures Guinness for record solar panels on a billboard

Mumbai-based Zest Outdoor has announced that the company has installed 84 solar panels on a single three-billboard advertisement of size 60x40ft, which the company claimed is a world record.

DIC facility to launch new products in future

Manish Bhatia, managing director, DIC India, says that the company aims to reduce adverse impact on the environment via LCA, in an interaction with Aditya Ghosalkar

DIC plant to cater to toluene-free, ketone-free inks

The new DIC India inks plant, Optima is built with a flexible production system for varying batch sizes, regional managing director, DIC Asia Pacific Paul Koek tells Aditya Ghosalkar

Eastman to conduct a webinar on film-free packaging solutions

Global specialty materials company Eastman is conducting a webinar on film-free, sustainable packaging solutions. The online event is scheduled on 18 May 2023 at 4pm (IST), with Vikram Mane, senior technical service representative, and Pritesh Martins, business development manager.

Pamex 2023: Nippon Color sells multiple kit

Navratan Offset booked a Konica Minolta AccurioShine 3600 powered by MGI from Nippon Color at Pamex 2023. Nippon Color also sold six sets of Cron CTCPs to Punjab Kesari.

Pamex 2023 VisitorSpeak: Anila Srivastava

Anila Srivastava, BPC department, HUL was spotted at Pamex 2023. She was delighted to be at the exhibition.

Pamex 2023: Venkataramana, Watthour put together spot UV machine

Hyderabad-based Venkataramana Graphics and Delhi-based Watthour Systems highlighted the VJET Shine UV 1000 spot UV machine at Pamex 2023.

Pamex 2023: Line O Matic launches automatic reel to reel flexo machine

Ahmedabad-based Line O Matic launched an automatic flexo printing machine, the STM 125, for full colour printing on paper at Pamex 2023.

Pamex 2023 Stall of the Day: Sahil Graphics

Faridabad-based Sahil Graphics showcased SBM 460 at Pamex, being held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre from 27 to 30 March.

DIC India inaugurates liquid inks factory in Gujarat

DIC India, part of the DIC group, a global leader in printing and packaging Inks, inaugurated its advanced toluene-free plant Optima for liquid ink manufacturing. The factory which is located in Saykha in Bharuch district, Gujarat was inaugurated on 22 March 2023.

Excellence in packaging contributes to growth of nation

Chakravarthi AVPS, global ambassador, World Packaging Organisation boosted the morale of the winners at the 6th edition of SIES SOP Star Awards 2022 which was held on 25 February 2023. Edited excerpts from his speech.

KBA reviews sheetfed offset performance at Print Summit

During Print Summit 2023, Sascha Fischer, head of product management, Koenig & Bauer gave a brief of their machines’ characteristics.

ITC PSPD’s Shailendra Singh focuses on virgin paperboards and specialty paper products

With four world class manufacturing facilities at Bhadrachalam, Bollaram, Kovai and Tribeni the numbers are staggering with one million TPA production capacity. This was the take away for the thousand delegates at the Tata Theatre, NCPA during BMPA’s Print Summit.

Drupa 2024 hosts global summit for authentication and traceability professionals

The Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA), dedicated to advancing secure authentication solutions, announced its entry into the Middle East and Africa regions with the introduction of its MEA (Middle East & Africa) chapter. This strategic move, marking ASPA's 25th year of combating counterfeits, aims to strengthen its global efforts against the proliferation of counterfeit goods. Ranesh Bajaj of Vinsak will assume the position of chairperson at ASPA's MEA chapter.

PVG COET’s Apeksha Deshmukh wins Print Olympiad West Zone finale 2024

Organised by the Offset Printers’ Association (OPA), the Print Olympiad West Zone finale was held at PVG’s College of Engineering and Technology, with the support of Maharashtra Institute of Printing Technology. Apeksha Deshmukh from PVG’s COET & GKWIM was awarded the title: Top Print Student West Zone, and is eligible to participate in the national finale to be held in September 2024.

Hubergroup launches the new NewV set UEL 5000

Hubergroup has launched the new NewV set UEL 5000, the evolution of its two ink series within the NewV set range for high-performance applications on coated and uncoated substrates. The improved product impresses with optimal reactivity and color/water stability, elevating the overall performance to a new level.

Uttam Nimkar RIP

Uttam Nimkar of Om Graphic passed away on 18 March. His print firm was located in Malad West. Recently he shifted to Vasai. Prior to setting up his own printing firm, Nimkar was a production manager, having worked with Dattaram and Karishma Advertising before venturing into entrepreneurship with his own printing press.

Mold-Tek ups the ante with Durst digital press

Hyderabad-based Mold-Tek Packaging has installed a new Durst RSCi 510-mm digital UV inkjet label printer recognising the need for digital printing for high-quality in-mould labels (IML).

Pamex 2024: Neha Label showcases label punching machines

Chennai-based importer and dealer Neha Label displayed a hot foil flatbed MBM-320H and a rotary label punching machine MSR-320 at the show.

PrintWeek-HP webinar to focus on power of digital

In 2032, digital print will account for almost a quarter of the global value of all print and printed packaging by value, worth USD 230.5-billion. Which is why the PrintWeek-HP knowledge-sharing is a must-attend. On 28 February (Wednesday) at 3pm IST, the online show is set to delve into exciting possibilities for label printing and explore avenues for business growth with digital print experts from HP Indigo. The highlight of the webinar is: HP Indigo's live demo of the 100K digital press that will run live from Barcelona.

Pamex 2024: Gayathri Machinery pulls crowd with dual-station perforating and creasing machine

Chennai-based wire and post-press equipment specialist Gayathri Machineries showcased print finishing systems, Touchline series, of Swiss-based Multigraf plus wire-stitching reels.

Pamex 2024: Nippon Color showcases die-cutter of digital label

At Pamex 2024, Nippon Color’s displayed the VD330 digital label die-cutter which allows flexibility to label converters. In contrast to other plotters with a single cutting head, the VD330 provides four cutting heads to boost speed and productivity.

Pamex 2024: Jay Raj Fine Paper highlights CKB Nude for packaging

At Pamex 2024, Mumbai-based Jay Raj Fine Paper showcases its premium paper products portfolio for high-quality printing. The bandwagon comprises imported virgin kraft liner and white bleached kraft stocks which are used for applications such as mono cartons, paper bags, garment tags, medical pouches and more.

Konica Minolta unveils PrintXpress for Bizhub MFPs in tier-3 and tier-4 towns

Konica Minolta's PrintXpress campaign began on 27 January. PrintXpress will travel in two campaign buses and shall showcase live demos of the Bizhub multifunction kit to print entrepreneurs in tier-3 and tier-4 towns.

Print Olympiad East Zone inaugurated; top seven advance to next round

Organised by the Offset Printers Association (OPA), the sixth edition of Print Olympiad 2024 for the East Zone kicked off on 21 January on a virtual platform. The contest transpires to recognise the top print students at the regional plus all India level.

Konica Minolta introduces next-gen high-chroma digital press at CEIF

At the CEIF 2024 which was hosted at the Jio World Convention Centre from 11 to 13 January, Konica Minolta showcased its digital press. Manish Gupta and Ashok Sethi of KM spoke to PrintWeek about the company’s 96-city print yatra as well as plans for 2024

Roshan Abbas is gung ho about print in today's world

Kommune India founder, Roshan Abbas shared what drives his initiatives, Voices of Tomorrow and SpokenFest, and how sometimes one needs to ignore business plans for a pet project. We found out more about this multi-faceted personality who has worn several hats. He said, "Millennials are running to embrace digital; but it is equally true that Gen Z is equally overwhelmed by it".

Sixth edition of Print Olympiad is launched

The 6th edition of Print Olympiad - 2023-24 is underway. The students of printing who are currently studying for a print diploma, B Voc, D Voc. or B.Tech./B. E. in printing/packaging are eligible to participate. The idea is to pick the best print student among all the four zones (East, West, North and South) and thereafter during a national finals to select the best from these four zones.

PVG’s COET faculty highlights the importance of G7 press calibration

Dr Akshay V Joshi, professor of printing engineering department of PVG's COET & GKPWIM at Pune, co-authored a chapter in the book The Art of Creative Design and Printing, which he donated to the college's central library in September. The chapter serves as an effective guide for both students and industry professionals. Aditya Ghosalkar finds out how

Richard’s Prints ups ante with Huatai die-cutter install

Mumbai-based Richard’s Print has invested in the Huatai HT760 die-cutting machine from Filigree Pack. Allwyn Serrao tells how the installation has lived up to their expectations.

Labelexpo 2023: Comexi displays offset printing with central impression cylinder

Comexi, founded in 1954, has extensive experience in manufacturing equipment for printing and converting in the flexible packaging industry. It operates six product lines, each specialised in a part of the process: flexography, offset and digital printing, laminating, slitting and rewinding, and digital services.

Labelexpo 2023: Michelman launches DigiPrime Vision

During Labelexpo Europe 2023, held on 11-14 September, Michelman announced the launch of DigiPrime Vision 9000, the first in a groundbreaking new series of water-based digital print primers specifically formulated for use in the inline priming units of HP Indigo digital presses.

ProductWatch: Huatai HT760

Huatai offers converting packaging machinery to ease die-cutting and foil stamping jobs. Manoj Wadiyar of Filigree Pack, sister concern of Chennai-based Print Generic Systems and supplier partner of Huatai, talks to WhatPackaging? Team, of the automatic die-cutting and stripping machine

8th Injection, Blow, Roto Molding & PET Summit 2023 on 9-10 October

After a successful outing by ElitePlus with the 10th Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit, all eyes are on the 8th edition of Injection, Blow, Roto Molding & PET Summit. The two-day summit will be hosted on 9-10 October, 2023 at the Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. The summit will discuss trends in injection moulding, blow, roto moulding and PET innovations.

AIPIMA unites ink fraternity at 70th AGM