Pooja Mahesh

Pooja Mahesh

APTech reveals highlights of conference on 25 March

APTech reveals highlights of conference on 25 March

The Print Business Outlook Conference 2023 is scheduled to take place on 25 March 2023. It will be held at the Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai on the eve of the Pamex exhibition in Mumbai.

ITC to acquire D2C brand Yoga Bar

ITC to acquire D2C brand Yoga Bar

ITC is set to acquire 100% shares of Sproutlife Foods, the parent company of Yoga Bar, over a period of three to four years. The company hopes to strengthen its presence in the healthy foods space with this acquisition.

GLF Honour Book Award for Kavitha Iyer, Pranay Lal and Ranjit Hoskote

GLF Honour Book Award for Kavitha Iyer, Pranay Lal and Ranjit Hoskote

Kavitha Iyer, Pranay Lal and Ranjit Hoskote were named the winners of the second edition of Green Literature Festival Honour Book Award in the general and non-fiction category in a ceremony held at BIC, Bengaluru on 18 December. Iyer received the award for her book, Landscapes of Loss, Lal for Invisible Empire and Hoskote for Hunchprose.

Kolkata’s Sufia Print gets ThermoStar T9

Kolkata’s Sufia Print gets ThermoStar T9

Kolkata-based Sufia Print has recently invested in a thermal CTP platesetter ThermoStar T9 from TechNova. The machine features a fully customisable workflow solution. It also helps the printer improve quality and reduce turnaround time.

ST Reddiar invests in ThermoStar T9

ST Reddiar invests in ThermoStar T9

Ernakulam-based ST Reddiar Printers, an offset printing company specialised in web offset and sheetfed printing, has recently invested in TechNova’s ThermoStar T9 thermal CTP platesetter.

Box and Branding buys Duplo

Box and Branding buys Duplo

Tiruchirappalli-based Box and Branding, which provides web-to-print solutions for all types of packaging material, has installed the Duplo DDC-810 digital spot UV coater.

Pantone's colour of the year is 18-1750 Viva Magenta

Pantone's colour of the year is 18-1750 Viva Magenta

The colour company, Pantone, has announced Viva Magenta 18-1750 as the Colour of the Year for 2023. According to the company, the colour comes from the red family and is expressive of a new signal of strength.

AGI Greenpac registers a good growth for Q2FY23

AGI Greenpac registers a good growth for Q2FY23

AGI Greenpac reported a 66% increase in revenue in its latest financial report, driven by improved efficiencies.

Labelexpo 2022: VeePee buys two Esko kit

Labelexpo 2022: VeePee buys two Esko kit

Bengaluru-based VeePee Graphic Solutions purchased its sixth CDI imager, a CDI Spark 4260, and its second XPS machine, a XPS Crystal 4260, from Esko at the Labelexpo 2022.

Labelexpo 2022: Daya demonstrates reel-to-reel thermal lamination kit

Labelexpo 2022: Daya demonstrates reel-to-reel thermal lamination kit

Daya Printograph is showcasing its reel-to-reel thermal lamination machine with inline embossing feature at Labelexpo India 2022, being held at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida from 10 to 13 November.

Labelexpo 2022: Konica Minolta showcases digital label prowess

Labelexpo 2022: Konica Minolta showcases digital label prowess

Konica Minolta demonstrated a few of their products at Labelexpo India 2022, held in India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, from 10 to 13 November.

Making print advertisements disruptive

Making print advertisements disruptive

At a time when advertisements in newspapers are having less impact than before, ClearTrip’s recent one in a leading newspaper proves it is not the case. In a panel discussion, Cleartrip and Talented deconstructs the process of making it to show how blending the old and new can give readers a unique experience.

Labelexpo 2022: NBG aims to woo customers with well-priced machinery

Labelexpo 2022: NBG aims to woo customers with well-priced machinery

Printing and converting specialist NBG is showcasing the Starflex S430 machine at its stand at the show. The flexo press has all the standard features and comes with a web width of 430-mm.

Plastic report says consumption will reach 22 million MT in 2022-23

Plastic report says consumption will reach 22 million MT in 2022-23

The Plastindia Foundation unveiled its ninth edition of the plastics industry report for 2021-2022. In addition to tracing the growth trajectory, the report highlights how the plastics industry is committed to sustainable development. 90% rigid plastics, including PET bottle waste and 60% of flexible waste is being recycled. 6.4 million MT is estimated to be recycled in 2021-22 which is 60% of plastic waste stream.

Recycled Tetra Pak carton benches to raise consumer awareness

Recycled Tetra Pak carton benches to raise consumer awareness

To raise awareness on recycling, the Office of District Collector, Mumbai set up benches made of repurposed Tetra Pak cartons in the visitor area. These were installed on 19 September under the guidance of Nidhi Choudhary, district collector and district magistrate, and Vikas Naik, additional district magistrate.

Getting trained for the centralised EPR portal

Getting trained for the centralised EPR portal

On September 16, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) along with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) conducted a training workshop for registration on Centralised Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) portal for plastic packaging at Hotel Trident, Mumbai.

Biography of Kamal Chopra released

Biography of Kamal Chopra released

The International Conference on Printed Electronics and Smart Packaging held in DCRUST, Murthal, recently also saw the release of the book — Imprint of a Printer — a biography of veteran printer Kamal Mohan Chopra.

Stelda conducts outbound package trials at PackEx

Stelda conducts outbound package trials at PackEx

The company's adhesive-based case packaging solution offers the Stelda 4S promise of strength, security, sustainability and savings in secondary packaging, Pallippuram Sajith of Impel-Bindwel tells Pooja Mahesh

Stelda sponsors Packaging Converter of the Year (FMCG) category

Stelda sponsors Packaging Converter of the Year (FMCG) category

What does it take to ensure that packaging withstands possible damage and prevents pilferage? This is what Bengaluru-based Stelda is offering with its sustainable packaging solutions.

Satia Industries invests in pulp molding machines

Satia Industries invests in pulp molding machines

Over the past two years, the print industry has been through a tumultuous time. However, with the market slowly opening up, certain positive changes are being seen. However, it is the small ones that are leaving impactful marks.

Tetra Pak to showcase solutions at the World Dairy Summit

Tetra Pak to showcase solutions at the World Dairy Summit

Tetra Pak will be showcasing their latest developments at the World Dairy Summit 2022, which is taking place in India after 48 years.

AGI Greenpac partners with PwC to achieve sustainable goals

AGI Greenpac partners with PwC to achieve sustainable goals

AGI Greenpac is partnering with PwC to Strengthen their environment, social and governance initiatives to drive business expansion. Ashwin Joshi has been appointed as sustainability head to lead this.

Pamex roadshow in Guwahati discusses trends

Pamex roadshow in Guwahati discusses trends

Pamex 2023 saw its first promotional event kickoff in Guwahati with an interactive technical conference on 27 November. The event by the All-India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), All Assam Press Owners’ Association, the North East Print Tech and Print-Packaging.com was hosted alongside the North East Print Tech Exhibition (NEPT) at the Maniram Diwan Trade Centre in Guwahati.

Berlina invests in a Duplo

Berlina invests in a Duplo

Faridabad-based Berlina Flex Printers has recently invested in Duplo DDC-810 digital spot UV coater.

Hotmelt market to grow to USD 9.5-bn by 2027, Smithers forecasts

Hotmelt market to grow to USD 9.5-bn by 2027, Smithers forecasts

According to the latest market data forecasting from Smithers, increased demand in packaging, non-wovens and other core end-use segments is likely to push the global demand for hotmelt adhesives forward at a steady 3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) across 2022-2027.

Labelexpo 2022: Maxcess showcases new products

Labelexpo 2022: Maxcess showcases new products

Maxcess, the manufacturer of products and services for web handling applications, showcased its newly launched products, RotoMetrics AccuAdjust Dual Adjust Anvil and the FIFE-500 Max web guiding system at the Labelexpo 2022.

IPPTA’s seminar in Vapi to focus on energy

IPPTA’s seminar in Vapi to focus on energy

IPPTA is organising a zonal seminar on 17 and 18 November, 2022 at Vapi which will focus on energy conservation, cost reduction and developing alternate sources of energy. The chief guest will be Kanubhai Desai, the finance minister with the Government of Gujarat.

Labelexpo 2022: Unicorn Flexo Graphics buys Esko’s large size imager

Labelexpo 2022: Unicorn Flexo Graphics buys Esko’s large size imager

Mumbai-based Unicorn Flexo Graphics, a pre-press and plate processing company for flexography, has invested in a CDI Spark 5080, a large-size imager, from Esko at Labelexpo 2022.

Labelexpo 2022: Delhi’s Alpha Flex invests in CDI Spark 4260, Crystal XPS 4260

Labelexpo 2022: Delhi’s Alpha Flex invests in CDI Spark 4260, Crystal XPS 4260

On the first day of Labelexpo 2022, Esko announced the installation of a CDI Spark 4260 and a Crystal XPS 4260 at Delhi-based pre-press company, Alpha Flex.

AIPIMA’s Asia Coat + Ink Show returns

AIPIMA’s Asia Coat + Ink Show returns

The 12th edition of the Asia Coat + Ink Show, taking place on 16 November in Mumbai and will have eminent leaders attending the show.

Print Mart adds two Konica Minolta engines

Print Mart adds two Konica Minolta engines

Print Mart has a total of 28 outlets in North India and a team strength of 180 employees. Pooja Mahesh spoke to founders Harish Setia and Atul Bhatt of Print Mart in New Delhi. The reason? Upgrading of Konica Minolta’s engines to 120 PPM. After the addition of the two C12000 Cypress engines, Print Mart’s production capacity has almost doubled.

DPA seminar sheds light on GST changes

DPA seminar sheds light on GST changes

The Delhi Printers Association (DPA) organised a seminar for its members to speak about the recent changes to the GST that were introduced by the GST council. It took place on 17 September at Har Krishan Singh Surjeet Bhawan, New Delhi.

Focus on being climate-conscious at PaperTech 2022

Focus on being climate-conscious at PaperTech 2022

On September 19 and 20, 2022, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA), organised the 16th edition of PaperTech at Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event is held annually and this year’s theme was make pulp and paper industry world class.

Print teachers felicitated

Print teachers felicitated

To celebrate Teachers Day on 5 September 2022, the Offset Printers Association (OPA) felicitated three eminent print teachers with the Presidential Print Award during an international conference on the topic printed electronics and smart packaging at DCRUST, Murthal.

Indian Printers Summit discusses the future of newspapers

Indian Printers Summit discusses the future of newspapers

The Indian Printers Summit, the annual flagship event of the World Association of News Publishers (Wan-Ifra) took place in New Delhi on 14 and 15 September. The theme for this year’s event was Back to business – Print for the future. Featuring a string of online events and conferences, the two-day event saw more than 200 media professionals in attendance.

Presidents of printers’ associations honoured

Presidents of printers’ associations honoured

To recognise the hard work of people involved with various printers’ associations in India, the Offset Printers’ Association (OPA) decided to felicitate them. Presidents of various printers’ associations were nominated for the Presidential Print awards by the OPA. The award highlights the work of the association office-bearers towards the growth and development of the printing and packaging industry.