Prabhat Prakash

Dirba Printing and Packaging expands with new rigid box capability

Dirba Printing and Packaging expands with new rigid box capability

The machine was procured from Hongming through its exclusive sales and service partner, NBG Printograph, during Pamex 2026.

Praveen Mehta’s lessons in hope from 74,000-km drive across 60 countries

Praveen Mehta’s lessons in hope from 74,000-km drive across 60 countries

A storyteller and textile professional tells the industry audience how a year-long drive from India to Argentina became a journey into human kindness, cultural connection, and personal resilience

SquareDots showcases pre-press and press solutions

SquareDots showcases pre-press and press solutions

The company highlighted solutions, including densitometers, spectrophotometres, scan measurement systems and specialised software designed for quality auditing, ink formulation software, and special software for the brand owners in colour management.

Pivot introduces upside-down plate-mounting machine at Pamex

Pivot introduces upside-down plate-mounting machine at Pamex

The design was showcased over the four days of the exhibition, where the company demonstrated the functional advantages of the system

Pratham secures deals of INR 3.43-crore at Pamex

Pratham secures deals of INR 3.43-crore at Pamex

Pratham Technologies launched India's first 53-inch wide-format packaging line at Pamex 2026

S Kumar-Zonten racks up multiple label and packaging orders at Pamex

S Kumar-Zonten racks up multiple label and packaging orders at Pamex

S Kumar-Zonten said interest from regional and first-time converters remains high, and further announcements are expected after the show concludes

Smartwin Innovation closed two deals at Pamex

Smartwin Innovation closed two deals at Pamex

Smartwin Innovation, the Indian representative of HX CP, showcased its bookbinding and folding solutions at Pamex, with chief operations officer Selvin Job highlighting speed, reliability and value as key drivers for established book printers

Breaking News: Zhongke finalises five sets of die-cutters with Canpac at Pamex

Breaking News: Zhongke finalises five sets of die-cutters with Canpac at Pamex

This acquisition is a direct response to the surging demand for corrugated packaging across the eCommerce and consumer goods sectors

Suba Solutions demonstrates domestic R&D capabilities at Pamex

Suba Solutions demonstrates domestic R&D capabilities at Pamex

The company highlighted its focus on in-house research and development, specifically featuring the Blankwiser and a carton erecting machine

Zhongke India closes multiple orders across segments at Pamex

Zhongke India closes multiple orders across segments at Pamex

Zhongke India wrapped up Pamex with four confirmed orders for multiple machines from leading packaging converters, including a five-die-cutter installation for Canpac Trends, repeat investments from Vijayshri Packaging, and a litho-laminator deal with COPL, underscoring strong post-press demand driven by corrugated and high-value carton applications

Robus India unveils Boxstream, secures six deals at Pamex

Robus India unveils Boxstream, secures six deals at Pamex

Robus India reported commercial success during the four-day Pamex exhibition held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, securing six deals in total. While one order was placed for the new Boxstream, the company closed five additional deals for its die-cutting machinery.

Breaking News: Zhongke seals folding carton kit deal with Hope Print Pack at Pamex

Breaking News: Zhongke seals folding carton kit deal with Hope Print Pack at Pamex

Hope Print Pack has invested in a folding carton kit from the Wenhong portfolio, which includes an automatic die-cutter, a folder-gluer, a litho laminator and a window patching machine.

Ezone Trading offering spare parts for offset machinery

Ezone Trading offering spare parts for offset machinery

The company has marked its third consecutive appearance at the Pamex exhibition by showcasing a portfolio of genuine spare parts for offset machinery

Light Punch Maker debuts sandwich die at Pamex

Light Punch Maker debuts sandwich die at Pamex

At the heart of the Light Punch Maker exhibit was a comprehensive display of die-cutting solutions designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern packaging printers

HP Indigo showcases future of work vision at Pamex

HP Indigo showcases future of work vision at Pamex

HP Indigo is accelerating the transition from analogue to digital. By showcasing the 7K, 18K, and 120K presses, HP empowers Indian printers with intelligent automation and sustainable solutions to drive scalable growth in a dynamic market

NBG marks successful Pamex with multiple deals

NBG marks successful Pamex with multiple deals

The company solidified its presence at Pamex 2026 by securing equipment deals with Dirba Printing and Packaging and Amate Products. The agreements, finalised on the exhibition floor, underscore a growing industry shift toward automation and efficiency in the packaging and retail sectors

Breaking News: S Kumar-Zonten secures multiple orders in label, carton segments sectors at Pamex

Breaking News: S Kumar-Zonten secures multiple orders in label, carton segments sectors at Pamex

S Kumar-Zonten has secured multiple orders across the label and carton sectors. Key highlights include a partnership with Vadodara-based Dark Horse Impressions, which invested in a heavy-duty flatbed die-cutting system for cigarette cartons and FBB, and a deal with Royalex Himalaya Inx for Zonten’s first one-metre-long ZMQ IML converting machine.

Breaking News: Zhongke India secures deals with Vijayshri Packaging and COPL at Pamex

Breaking News: Zhongke India secures deals with Vijayshri Packaging and COPL at Pamex

Zhongke India has secured several deals at Pamex 2026, selling an eighth Wenhong WH-1050SS die-cutter and window patcher to Vijayshri, while Udaipur-based COPL invested in an advanced Wenhong litho laminator.

Delta E sees high-value engagement at Pamex

Delta E sees high-value engagement at Pamex

For Delta E, the primary draw for the visitors has been a suite of automation and quality control tools

SPS Packaging books first Bobst Evo die-cutter model at Pamex

SPS Packaging books first Bobst Evo die-cutter model at Pamex

Bobst announced its first successful sale of the SP 106 Evo die-cutter in India at Pamex. The new machine will be installed at the SPS Packaging facility in Sonipat, joining an existing lineup that includes a six-colour conventional printing press, lamination, and folder-gluers.

Bobst confirms its first equipment deal in Nepal at Pamex

Bobst confirms its first equipment deal in Nepal at Pamex

The Nepal-based company’s entry into mono cartons marks a milestone for the country’s packaging sector

Breaking News: S Kumar-Zonten secures intermittent offset press order at Pamex

Breaking News: S Kumar-Zonten secures intermittent offset press order at Pamex

Following a string of successful deals on the opening day, the leading provider of printing solutions announced a major contract with Tanishq Packaging, based in Ankleshwar, South Gujarat.

Ansapack finalises Wenhong's hot foil stamping, die-cutting machine at Pamex

Ansapack finalises Wenhong's hot foil stamping, die-cutting machine at Pamex

Gautam Agarwal, director of Ansapack, noted that the investment is a direct response to the surge in demand for premium eCommerce packaging. He emphasised that the machine provides the technical robustness needed to deliver consistent quality across a wide variety of substrates

Reves showcases its creasing matrix at Pamex

Reves showcases its creasing matrix at Pamex

Looking ahead, the company intends to become a dominant force in the die-punching and die-cutting sectors by leveraging channel partners to expand its presence in neighbouring countries

Farb spotlights workflow solutions at Pamex

Farb spotlights workflow solutions at Pamex

Farb CMS Tech showcased a comprehensive suite of solutions for the print and packaging workflow at Pamex 2026. According to the business director Das Damodaran, the company is highlighting key technologies across colour management, quality control, and pre-press automation.

Kongsberg showcases production-grade innovation at Pamex

Kongsberg showcases production-grade innovation at Pamex

At the heart of the Kongsberg showcase is a transition away from entry-level samples toward heavy-duty production powerhouses.

Breaking News: S Kumar-Zonten closes multiple deals at Pamex

Breaking News: S Kumar-Zonten closes multiple deals at Pamex

On the first day of Pamex 2026, being held in Mumbai, the company converted significant visitor interest into a series of high-profile deals, further solidifying its reputation as a reliable partner in the Indian label printing and converting sector

Srinivas Papers launches EcoPro-Core Board

Srinivas Papers launches EcoPro-Core Board

A significant shift toward sustainable materials in the visual merchandising and signage industry is underway with the launch of the EcoPro-Core Board. Developed as a high-performance, paper-based honeycomb core board, EcoPro-Core Board is set to provide a robust and environmentally responsible alternative to higher-thickness plastic rigid substrates, such as PVC foam board and other synthetic boards.

RIPT Kolkata drives print quality with focused training

RIPT Kolkata drives print quality with focused training

The programme focused on delivering conceptual knowledge and skills in areas such as colourimetry, spectrophotometry, colour management, device characterisation and standards in printing technology.

Beyond silver halide: What is driving digital print

Beyond silver halide: What is driving digital print

At the Consumer Electronics and Imaging Fair (CEIF) 2026, the discussion at the Jio Convention Centre from 16 to 18 January was less about the death of print and more about its rethink and reinvention. Across the exhibition stalls, industry leaders presented a unified strategy: transforming the ephemeral nature of digital images into enduring, high-value physical artefacts, driven by India's robust economic growth and cultural affinity for tangible memories.

Hitech boosts production capacity with Orient Super web press and binder

Hitech boosts production capacity with Orient Super web press and binder

The strategic upgrade is set to enhance HPSL’s capacity for large-volume printing, particularly for textbooks and examination-related documents

Out of print: The silent collapse of Bihar’s Maithili Academy

Out of print: The silent collapse of Bihar’s Maithili Academy

With 225 titles, nine Sahitya Akademi award winners, and a stock of 60,000 books locked behind closed doors, a premier publishing house has effectively ceased operations. PrintWeek speaks to one of the last men standing from the Maithili Academy

Daily safe, deep cleaning for anilox roller: LaserEcoClean

Daily safe, deep cleaning for anilox roller: LaserEcoClean

Interacting with PrintWeek, Vasily Burmistrov, director of LaserEcoClean, shares how the patented Single Small Spot Scan technology is capable of vaporising ink at 400°C without ever reaching the 1,500°C ceramic melting point. By replacing cumulative heat with targeted precision, the solution eliminates the mirror effect of bridge melting, preserves ink volume, and provides the 1000x diagnostic proof required to protect and extend the life of anilox rollers.

Paper industry: the report card — consolidating amidst headwinds

Paper industry: the report card — consolidating amidst headwinds

Driven by packaging growth, the paper mills face margin pressure from high wood costs, cheap imports, and GST issues. Players are investing to tap into future demand. Prabhat Prakash reports

RIPT Kolkata to host online STTP on print quality assurance

RIPT Kolkata to host online STTP on print quality assurance

The Department of Printing Technology at the Regional Institute of Printing Technology (RIPT), Kolkata—one of India’s oldest print institutes—has announced a three-day online Short Term Training Programme (STTP) focused on Quality Assurance and Process Control in Print Production.

Pantone reveals Cloud Dancer as colour of the year

Pantone reveals Cloud Dancer as colour of the year

Described as a "billowy, imperial white," Cloud Dancer acts as a counter-narrative to the noise of the modern world. The shade has been described as offering "oxygenating serenity" and a "promise of clarity."

Global print market projected to surpass USD 969-billion by 2030

Global print market projected to surpass USD 969-billion by 2030

The global print market is poised for steady growth, with its value projected to increase from USD 868-billion in 2025 to USD 969.7-billion by 2030, according to new research from Smithers. The market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2% over the next five years.

Fujifilm displays Revoria at Eastern Print and Pack Kolkata

Fujifilm displays Revoria at Eastern Print and Pack Kolkata

The show in Kolkata highlighted a comprehensive lineup of digital presses. The Revoria press family included the five-colour EC2100S and SC285S models.

Indian paper industry battles headwinds: Results show mixed performance

Indian paper industry battles headwinds: Results show mixed performance

The second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (Q2 FY26) presented a challenging and mixed financial landscape for India’s paper majors. While Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd (TNPL) returned to profitability, other key players like JK Paper and Seshasayee Paper reported sharp profit declines. Underlying the varied results is a consistent theme of industry-wide headwinds, including pressure from cheap imports, rising raw material costs, and adverse regulatory changes

Fespa webinar signals major expansion for Barcelona 2026 line-up

Fespa webinar signals major expansion for Barcelona 2026 line-up

During a live webinar on 4 November, the Federation of European Screen Printers Associations (Fespa) unveiled two new co-located events for its 2026 Barcelona show, along with strategy updates around sustainability, personalisation and automation

TNPL returns to profitability, but underlying concerns persist

TNPL returns to profitability, but underlying concerns persist

Chennai-based Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (TNPL) reported a return to profitability for the second quarter of FY26, posting a net profit of INR 8.10-crore. This marks a significant sequential turnaround, reversing a net loss of INR 7.41-crore from the previous quarter. The company's net sales also showed robust year-on-year growth, rising by 20.86% to INR 1,090.73-crore.

Andhra Paper experiences head winds

Andhra Paper experiences head winds

The company reported a loss of INR 20.26-crore, a sharp reversal from last year's profit, with half-year PAT plunging nearly 98.5% due to severe operational stoppages at its Rajahmundry facility during the quarter

JK Paper's Q2 profit falls 41% amid continuing cheap imports

JK Paper's Q2 profit falls 41% amid continuing cheap imports

The company stated that its performance has been "affected by higher wood cost and lower sales realisation due to continuing cheap imports." The result should be seen in the context of persistent regulatory efforts to curb unfair competition

Seshasayee Paper Q2 FY26 profit plummets 28%

Seshasayee Paper Q2 FY26 profit plummets 28%

Seshasayee Paper and Boards' half-year PAT collapsed by approximately 45%, driven by a 55.6% drop in exports linked to US government tariffs and persistent price pressure in the domestic market

Bhiwandi’s Print Vision: 16 years of innovation and expansion

Bhiwandi’s Print Vision: 16 years of innovation and expansion

Central to the expansion is the addition of two Komori 440 sheetfed machines, enhancing Print Vision’s ability to deliver precision and efficiency at scale.

MIPT students gain hands-on experience at Ugar Labels

MIPT students gain hands-on experience at Ugar Labels

In an intersection of academia and industry, Ugar Labels and Vikram Printers recently hosted an educational tour for about fifty students and their professors from Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s MIPT, a renowned printing diploma college in Pune.

Tantalising week at the PrintWeek Jury Meet

Tantalising week at the PrintWeek Jury Meet

The 31-member jury noted that the industry is moving beyond the nuts-and-bolts, with binding and tech-enhancements boosting quality. Digital printing is now a core method for creativity. Packaging and labels are telling stories about sustainability with innovative structures that enhance the consumer experience. A report by Prabhat Prakash

India’s ad market shifts, without a clear winner

India’s ad market shifts, without a clear winner

From TV’s mass reach to digital’s automation surge, the mid-year data shows marketers diversifying spend instead of converging

IPAMA, AIFPP forge alliance to revolutionise industry

IPAMA, AIFPP forge alliance to revolutionise industry

In a move set to redefine India's printing and packaging landscape, the Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) and the All India Federation of Printers and Packagers (AIFPP) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 15 September.

Mumbai becomes HP's nerve centre for large-format printing

Mumbai becomes HP's nerve centre for large-format printing

The HP x Redington Graphics Experience Centre serves as a collaborative hub for PSPs, brands, media suppliers, and agencies to explore, experiment, and innovate together.

Protofusion 3D gets HP Multi Jet Fusion printing solution

Protofusion 3D gets HP Multi Jet Fusion printing solution

The installation of the HP MJF 5600 enables Protofusion 3D to offer scalable solutions for low to mid-volume production runs, helping address critical challenges in the automotive and aerospace industries

Canon India’s Toshiaki Nomura highlights reflection as a core leadership skill

Canon India’s Toshiaki Nomura highlights reflection as a core leadership skill

Toshiaki Nomura, president & CEO of Canon India, shared his insights on leadership on LinkedIn, emphasising "reflection" as the most underrated yet essential skill for leaders today. His remarks, made in a widely discussed post, challenge conventional notions of leadership that often prioritise charisma, vision, and strategy.

Redington, HP India inaugurate Graphics Experience Centre in Mumbai

Redington, HP India inaugurate Graphics Experience Centre in Mumbai

Through the Graphics Experience Centre, Redington will bring together the latest innovations in HP Latex print technology, enabling its customers to explore, test, and co-create print solutions for a wide range of applications — from outdoor signage, decor, traffic, to retail signage.

Saha & Bright Paper Mill boosts kraft paper production

Saha & Bright Paper Mill boosts kraft paper production

The Saha & Bright Paper's multi-layer kraft paper mill has been inaugurated. The mill was established at a cost of INR 35 crore. This unit has a production capacity of 200 tons per day and will manufacture high-quality paper while creating local employment opportunities in Bihar.

The maestro who the industry icons admire

The maestro who the industry icons admire

Prabhat Prakash spends time with a man whom icons like Ramesh Kejriwal and Khushru Patel swear by. The reason: Talib Ebrahim Balasinorwala, 83, is the king of punching

Jaipur-based Pancholi boosts book manufacturing with Bindwel investment

Jaipur-based Pancholi boosts book manufacturing with Bindwel investment

Pancholi Binding House's investment in Bindwel@2500 has made an impact on efficiency and cost savings.

When A to Z was an ally to the print industry

When A to Z was an ally to the print industry

Print has moved out of A-Z Industrial Estate to other parts of the city. Once a major printing hub within the city, does A-Z still continue to stand by its print triumph?

Indian paper stocks eye gains as government may tighten controls on imports

Indian paper stocks eye gains as government may tighten controls on imports

The Government of India is planning to tighten controls on substandard paper imports, particularly from China, by introducing a new Quality Control Order (QCO). This move has impacted the stocks of domestic paper mills which include Andhra Paper, JK Paper, Orient Paper, Seshasayee Paper & Boards, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and West Coast Paper Mills.

Packaging paper can replace SUP, experts say at IPPTA seminar

Packaging paper can replace SUP, experts say at IPPTA seminar

The packaging paper and paperboard segment of the paper industry is expected to experience double-digit growth in the next decade, driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic, according to Pawan Agarwal, the president of the Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA). Speaking at a seminar about "barrier coating of paper to replace single use plastic" in Delhi, Agarwal highlighted the sector's potential and the interest from major brands in shifting to paper packaging.

Smithers says, growth for labels, release liners, and sleeving

Smithers says, growth for labels, release liners, and sleeving

As per Smithers, the labels and release liners market will be USD 47,17-million and is forecast to notch up USD 56,35-million by 2030. As per the research agency, the labels and release liners market can expect a CAGR of 3.6% between 2025 and 2030

Taco Visions introduces lenticular printing magic to high-end fashion

Taco Visions introduces lenticular printing magic to high-end fashion

Thakurprasad Pandey, managing director of Taco Visions, shared how the company has created high-quality 3D and motion-based prints and the R&D that went into the development of the final product with Prabhat Prakash

PrintPack 2025: Tresu launches coating circulators range

PrintPack 2025: Tresu launches coating circulators range

For 2025, the company, along with its partner CGSASP will be expanding its product portfolio in India.

PrintPack 2025: Hy-Tek Print Mac launches thermal lamination semi-auto feeder

PrintPack 2025: Hy-Tek Print Mac launches thermal lamination semi-auto feeder

The company intends to start exporting its machines to Western Africa and the Middle East markets in 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Epson showcases its newest label press

PrintPack 2025: Epson showcases its newest label press

The company will be inaugurating its demo centre in Delhi in 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Shiva Polymers launched PVC lamination film

PrintPack 2025: Shiva Polymers launched PVC lamination film

The company intends to increase manufacturing capacity and meet customer demands in pan-India.

 PrintPack 2025: Global Printech Graphics launched three products

PrintPack 2025: Global Printech Graphics launched three products

The company intends to move towards digital presses in 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Line O Matic launches two machines

PrintPack 2025: Line O Matic launches two machines

The company will be launching several machines in upcoming exhibitions.

PrintPack 2025 VisitorSpeak: Arjun Dewan

PrintPack 2025 VisitorSpeak: Arjun Dewan

Arjun Dewan, founder of Nandini Aakarshita spoke to PrintWeek about how the short-run trend is seeing a boom in the industry.

PrintPack 2025: Arrow Digital launches Hybrid Pro Plus

PrintPack 2025: Arrow Digital launches Hybrid Pro Plus

The company will be developing digital label presses and water-based presses. In 2025 it will launch a wider-width machine and UV label printing machine.

PrintPack 2025: CGSASP concentrates on die-building

PrintPack 2025: CGSASP concentrates on die-building

The company wants to increase its presence in India, develop an interest in quality, and educate the industry to invest more in proper equipment and tools for better performance.

PrintPack 2025: Elite Pack introduces high-speed wrapping machines

PrintPack 2025: Elite Pack introduces high-speed wrapping machines

The new wrapping machines can finish 60 pieces per minute. The company will start manufacturing paper wrapping and paper strapping machines.

PrintPack 2025: Beautiful Advertising unveils printing inks range

PrintPack 2025: Beautiful Advertising unveils printing inks range

At PrintPack 2025, Beautiful Advertising Agency is displaying the company’s new range of printing inks, such as plasticol, silicone, water-based, high-density, 3D printing inks.

PrintPack 2025: JK Steel Enterprises launches manual machines

PrintPack 2025: JK Steel Enterprises launches manual machines

The company will set up a laser machine facility in 2025 and start manufacturing laser machines by 2026.

PrintPack 2025: City Graphics showcases new stock

PrintPack 2025: City Graphics showcases new stock

The company will be investing in Komori presses and expand its stock further to cater to diverse market demands.

 PrintPack 2025: AD Die Maker launches new stripping die

PrintPack 2025: AD Die Maker launches new stripping die

The company wants to have another branch operational in 2025.

PrintPack 2025 VisitorSpeak: Vibheesh Nair

PrintPack 2025 VisitorSpeak: Vibheesh Nair

Vibheesh Nair from Reliable Packaging spoke to PrintWeek about the changes in the industry. He observed that the industry is opting for digital and automation processes.

PrintPack 2025: Arden Software introduces impact care feature

PrintPack 2025: Arden Software introduces impact care feature

The company will be launching the Dynamic Constraint Manager for bespoke parameter designing at PrintPack 2025. The company is also looking to enhance its presence and development team in India.

PrintPack 2025: Apex Automation launches Panasonic Innovance products

PrintPack 2025: Apex Automation launches Panasonic Innovance products

The company wants to increase its business in marketing, finance and invest in automation, electrical and mechanical products.

PrintPack 2025: Ashwin Enterprises launches four new models

PrintPack 2025: Ashwin Enterprises launches four new models

Ashwin Enterprises is the exclusive pan-India dealer for the Tofo laminator. The company wants to open offices in Bengaluru and Madhya Pradesh in 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Acme Rolltech launches new engraving cell structure

PrintPack 2025: Acme Rolltech launches new engraving cell structure

The company intends to invest in laser engraving in 2025 and expand its presence to 50 countries.

PrintPack 2025: Filigree showcases Huatai HT 760 die-cutter

PrintPack 2025: Filigree showcases Huatai HT 760 die-cutter

Filigree is eyeing the Northern market to expand its business. The company intends to sell more of its flagship machine as the response has been great.

Tally's journey: Garage to serving 26 lakh customers

Tally's journey: Garage to serving 26 lakh customers

Bharat Goenka, the co-founder of Tally Solutions, interacting with his son Tejas Goenka, the managing director of Tally Solutions shared the company's journey at Bombay Master Printers Association's 17th Print Summit.

Canon creating a future-ready workforce for digital print

Canon creating a future-ready workforce for digital print

This initiative aims to bridge the growing tech-skills gap and address the "huge" skills shortage anticipated within the next five years in the graphics art industry.

Notebooks to cost more even as GST reduced to zero

Notebooks to cost more even as GST reduced to zero

GST impact on paper: Paper imports to gain over domestic manufacturers: IPMA

Shekhar Iyer outlines vision for AIPIMA: Sustainability and growth

Shekhar Iyer outlines vision for AIPIMA: Sustainability and growth

His term, which began in September 2025, is set to conclude in 2027.

Explosion rocks Shri Veer Balaji paper mill

Explosion rocks Shri Veer Balaji paper mill

An early morning explosion at the Shri Veer Balaji Paper Mill in Uttar Pradesh on 4 July has tragically resulted in one fatality and injuries to four other workers. The incident, which occurred around 4 am in the factory's dryer section, sent shockwaves through the facility and the local community.

Prime Minister urges citizens to recycle paper

Prime Minister urges citizens to recycle paper

During his Mann ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that recycling one tonne of paper saves 17 trees from being cut and saves thousands of litres of water. He urged citizens to contribute to recycling by separating paper in homes and offices.

Bhiwandi blaze guts 22 warehouses, causes loss of INR 250-crore

Bhiwandi blaze guts 22 warehouses, causes loss of INR 250-crore

The fire spread rapidly across the two buildings, made of metal sheets. It took over 10 hours to bring the fire under control, according to reports.

Indian pharma will see a go slow due to tariff threat

Indian pharma will see a go slow due to tariff threat

The US has exempted Indian pharma exports from new tariffs, ensuring access to generic medicines, but uncertainty remains over the future. Words: Prabhat Prakash

PrintPack 2025: Spectrum Printech launched blankets range

PrintPack 2025: Spectrum Printech launched blankets range

The company will be investing in a calendaring line to increase its production capacity and reduce India’s dependence on imports.

PrintPack 2025: Valco Melton demonstrates Vision inspection systems

PrintPack 2025: Valco Melton demonstrates Vision inspection systems

The company is observing the sales of carton cold glue systems increase. It aims to sell 100 folding carton gluing systems in 2025.

PrintPack 2025 VisitorSpeak: Surinder Jain

PrintPack 2025 VisitorSpeak: Surinder Jain

Surinder Jain, former president of the Corrugated Box Manufacturers Association Himachal Pradesh, spoke to PrintWeek about how the industry is moving towards digitalisation and sensor-based machinery.

Clamp down on single-use plastic in Maharashtra

Clamp down on single-use plastic in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued a statement about a ban for the use of single-use plastic in Mumbai. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai police will collaborate to enforce the use of single-use plastic across the city. Producers, stockists, suppliers, and sellers will be levied fines ranging from Rs 5000 for first-time offenders to Rs 10,000 fine for second-time offenders and Rs 25,000 and/or imprisonment for three months for repeat offenders.

Epson seeing a revival in physical photo albums

Epson seeing a revival in physical photo albums

At CEIF, Epson India showcased its SureColor SC-P20530, a 64-inch 12-colour printer targeting the premium art reproduction and large-format segments. Driven by proprietary micro piezo technology and a shift away from costly silver halide chemicals, Epson is seeing a revival in physical photo albums across tier-II and tier-III cities. Notably, the company is also localising operations, with entry-level EcoTank printer assembly in Chennai.

Dirba expands with new rigid box capability

Dirba expands with new rigid box capability

The machine was procured from Hongming through its exclusive sales and service partner, NBG Printograph, during Pamex 2026.

Integrity invests in Bobst Novafold Accubraille-S

Integrity invests in Bobst Novafold Accubraille-S

The decision to adopt the Novafold with Accubraille-S was driven by the inherent challenges of traditional Braille application methods

Award invests in Bobst for pharma packaging

This strategic investment boosts the brand's capacity, enabling it to operate a fleet of 16 Bobst machines for high-speed, precision performance for an increasingly demanding global market

Control Print champions application-led coding solutions

Control Print champions application-led coding solutions

The visitor response on day two remained robust, with the team engaging in detailed technical discussions with manufacturers from the pharmaceutical, FMCG, and automotive sectors

A simple system that simplified the factory chaos

A simple system that simplified the factory chaos

Launched in June 2025, that antidote is Clicarity, and it’s dragging the printing and packaging industry into the real-time era, one job ID at a time.

AIPIMA appeals to printers to accept price revisions

AIPIMA appeals to printers to accept price revisions

India’s printing ink sector is facing a cost crisis of “serious magnitude,” threatening continuity of supply across the entire printing and packaging supply chain, according to a formal appeal from the All India Printing Ink Manufacturers Association (AIPIMA). The trade body has urgently called upon printers, brand owners, and industry associations to accept immediate price revisions, citing a destabilisation of global raw material markets driven by ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

Finat report highlights the pursuit of recyclability

Finat report highlights the pursuit of recyclability

The European label and packaging industry finds itself confronting an acronym as daunting as it is foundational: PPWR. The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, the European Union's latest legislative gambit, is not merely another directive to file away. It is, according to the recent Finat reports and the collective wisdom of their European Label Forum 2025, a 'reality-altering force' poised to redefine the very notion of a product label.

Onyx showcases its range of testing solutions at CorruPack

Onyx showcases its range of testing solutions at CorruPack

The Thane-based manufacturer highlighted its localised testing portfolio, including a new double-head bursting strength tester designed for the corrugated box segment.

 Printpack Engineers: Bridging four decades of legacy with modern corrugation tech

Printpack Engineers: Bridging four decades of legacy with modern corrugation tech

Interacting with PrintWeek at Corru Pack Print India in Mumbai, the company shared insights into its journey from its founding in 1985 by Harish Seth to its current role as a pivotal bridge between global engineering and the Indian market.

V-VAB charts new course in rigid box automation and vision systems

V-VAB charts new course in rigid box automation and vision systems

This expertise in vision systems has naturally bled into the rigid box market, where V-VAB is targeting both ends of the production spectrum.

Envisus Packaging showcases protective solutions for heavy engineering

Envisus Packaging showcases protective solutions for heavy engineering

Based in Vapi, Gujarat, Envisus Packaging produces safety corners and U-profiles to protect palletised goods during transit. The company, which converts 300-tonnes of paper a month, caters to a clientele ranging from corrugators to heavy engineering firms manufacturing water pumps and motors.

Sharma Enterprises targets packaging growth with gas-fired honeycomb technology

Sharma Enterprises targets packaging growth with gas-fired honeycomb technology

At the Corru Pack Print India exhibition in Mumbai, Sachin Chaudhary of Sharma Enterprises detailed the engineering philosophy behind the company’s latest machinery, which aims to decouple manufacturing costs from rising industrial electricity tariffs.

Deluxe Packtech Machines highlights mono-carton solutions at Corru Pack

Deluxe Packtech Machines highlights mono-carton solutions at Corru Pack

The company specialises in eFlute and narrow-flute machinery alongside a full suite of ancillary packaging solutions.

Dolphin Inks targets 600-tonne monthly capacity

Dolphin Inks targets 600-tonne monthly capacity

Speaking with PrintWeek at Corru Pack Print India, Manpreet Singh Talwar, head of marketing and the second generation to lead the business, reflected on the company's early days and its current trajectory as it expands to meet the demands of a post-plastic economy.

Sun-Up India Machinery showcases indigenous corrugation technology at CorruPack

Sun-Up India Machinery showcases indigenous corrugation technology at CorruPack

The Navi Mumbai-based company operates from a 50,000-square-foot facility in the Mahape MIDC industrial area, where a team of 45 personnel handles the production of a complete range of corrugated box-making machinery and fully automatic board plants.

Garware unveils trio of next-gen films at Media Expo

Garware unveils trio of next-gen films at Media Expo

Garware Hi-Tech Films expands into advanced visual communication with PDLC smart film, cloaking privacy solutions, and graphic films designed for modern workspaces and branding environments

Packaging sector in wait-and-watch mode despite war pressure

Packaging sector in wait-and-watch mode despite war pressure

The Middle East's printing and packaging industry is navigating a landscape of geopolitical unrest with a precarious balance of caution and resilience. While day-to-day operations continue largely uninterrupted, serving essential markets like food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, a catastrophic threat is escalating: the unquantifiable risk posed by maritime insecurity and the immediate financial exposure it creates.

Forget about percentage rejections, think in PPM: Finsys ERP

Forget about percentage rejections, think in PPM: Finsys ERP

Interacting with PrintWeek at the Corru Pack Print India exhibition in Mumbai, Sangeet Kumar Gupta, co-founder of Finsys, shared a visionary outlook for the packaging industry in 2026. Gupta articulated a philosophy where perceived industry speed breakers are reframed as launching pads for innovation.