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Durst acquires Spanish cutting systems specialist

Durst has acquired the majority stake in Spanish cutting systems company Hasler Solutions.

Fiery FreeForm Create 2.0 sets new bar for print personalisation

Award-winning free variable-data application offers powerful personalisation capabilities for all Fiery Driven printers, including large format

Kyocera introduces inkjet printhead with over 1,500 nozzles

The new proprietary piezo actuator structure enables higher viscosities, larger droplets

Top six structural challenges facing the industry in 2026

Based on the inputs from eleven leaders in the Indian print and packaging sector, the following are the top six structural challenges defining the industry as it moves into 2026

PrintWeek’s top six trends for 2026

As we enter a new year, PrintWeek editors look at the market and suggest six trends that will play an important role in 2026

Komori India launches K Supply range of consumables at Pamex

Komori India announced the launch of its consumables brand, K Supply, at Pamex 2026. The official unveiling of key products from the range took place on the second day of the exhibition.

The way ahead in the January issue of PrintWeek

The cover story of the January issue of PrintWeek looks at the way ahead, where the industry leaders reflect on their earnings and learnings from 2025 and, as they step into 2026, outline measured and data-backed expectation for the year ahead.

Henkel, Rotary give POP Ganesha Idols a second life

Henkel India, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai – Joy of Giving and with support from the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), has advanced environmental restoration through a high-impact circular reuse initiative under Project Harmony. The initiative transforms materials from sacred traditions into long-lasting community assets, reinforcing an integrated sustainability approach.

DB Corp announces Q3FY26 results

DB Corp =(DBCL), India’s largest print media company and home to flagship newspapers – Dainik Bhaskar, Divya Bhaskar, Divya Marathi and Saurashtra Samachar, announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2025.

Global secondary packaging market to hit USD 300-bn by 2030

Smithers, in partnership with Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, reveals how rapid growth in online retail, paper-based innovations, and EU regulatory changes are transforming secondary and protective packaging

Udeesha to bring literature and cultural to Moradabad

The Moradabad Literature Festival, a five-day celebration of literature, art, music, and cultural dialogue begins from 22 to 26 January 2026. The festival aims to firmly place Moradabad on the cultural map of western Uttar Pradesh through a thoughtfully curated programme that brings together nationally acclaimed voices alongside regional talent.

NDWBF 2026 concludes on a high note with record footfall

The New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 concluded on Sunday with a massive turnout, as book lovers from all age groups thronged the venue on the final day to grab their favourite titles, take part in cultural programmes and soak in the vibrant literary atmosphere.

Report warns of wood fibre risks for packaging supply chains

Solutions-driven environmental non-profit Canopy, in partnership with Finance Earth, has released ‘Paper Thin Comfort: Wood Fibre Risk in a Finite Forest World’, which spotlights rising risks for India’s wood-dependent industries — at a moment when paper demand is growing by nearly one million tonnes each year.

Konica Minolta to showcase its range at Pamex

At Pamex 2026, Konica Minolta will showcase a comprehensive range of production and industrial printing solutions aimed at helping print businesses improve productivity, automate workflows, and expand application capabilities. The focus will be on supporting the commercial print, label, and small packaging segments with digital technologies that enable faster turnaround, consistent quality, and operational efficiency.

New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 celebrates literature and culture

The 53rd edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 opened its doors at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on 10 January. The fair, which is on until 18 January, brings together publishers, authors, readers, and cultural voices from India and across the world.

Paper and packaging firms turn to AI to manage capacity

Firms are turning to AI to manage overcapacity, which remains ‘endemic’ to the industry, report said

Professor-turned-publisher disrupts Marathi book market

In a departure from traditional publishing models, Walden Publication, founded by former engineering professor Abhishek Dhangar, is making a mark on the Marathi literary landscape by leveraging social media for direct sales and cultivating a discerning readership.

Komori showing user-centric solutions at Pamex

Komori India is set to participate in Pamex 2026 taking place from 27–30 January at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Mumbai.

Bindwel to showcase book-making at KLF

Every book you love has a story you never see. Before it reaches your hands, it is carefully printed, bound, and finished — quietly, behind the scenes.

Renuka Softtec to present new developments at Pamex 2026

A leading provider of customised ERP solutions and workflow automation software, Indore-based Renuka Softtec is exhibiting a handful of latest developments at Pamex 2026 to be held from 27–30 January at Bombay Exhibition Center (BEC) in Mumbai. Renuka Softtec keeps upgrading its product portfolio aligning with the ongoing trends and tradition of the industry, adapting to the evolving business landscapes of packaging converters and more.

Wanjie India to launch flatbed die-cutter at Pamex

A subsidiary of Ahmedabad (India)-based Bipin Offset and Hebei (China)-based Hebei Wanjie Technology Group, Wanjie India is relatively new in the market, established barely a year or so ago. However, it has gained ground on various fronts, which include its machine installations and introductions of comprehensive machines for labels and flexible packaging. All set to launch a new product from Wanjie India is a flatbed die-cutting machine to be unveiled at Pamex taking place on 27–30 January at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Mumbai.

Global publishing leader highlights India’s literary depth at NDWBF

“India has such a rich culture and literature that there are immense opportunities for Indian works to be translated into other languages,” says Claudia Kaiser, vice-president of the Frankfurt Book Fair

Siegwerk earns Great Place to Work certification again

The recognition reflects the company’s continued focus on trust, employee engagement, and a people-first culture

Indian languages witness a renaissance at NDWBF

A strong literary revival of Indian languages was visible at the World Book Fair 2026. Stalls of Hindi, Assamese, Urdu, Punjabi, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Telugu, Bangla, Malayalam and Sindhi attracted large crowds across halls at Bharat Mandapam. Young readers and children showed keen interest in books published in their mother tongues, indicating that even in the digital age, the appeal of print and Indian languages remains intact.

Canon India unveils next-gen ImageForce 8100 Series

This series is designed to produce excellent black & white print results for printing of manuals, academic books, journals, government documents, legal papers, and technical publications

Qatar draws strong visitor interest in New Delhi World Book Fair

The New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 has reaffirmed its growing international stature, clearly demonstrating that the event has evolved beyond a national showcase into a vibrant global hub for literary and cultural dialogue. With participation from over 35 countries, the fair is increasingly being recognised as a key meeting point for global publishers, authors and readers.

A conference in Satara confronts the vanishing Marathi reader

Prasad Gangurde writes about the crisis of the written word at the All India Marathi Literary Conference

Insight to showcase its technologies at Pamex

At‍‌‍‍‌ Pamex 2026, Insight Print Communications is planning to present its various printing technologies and solutions that are aimed at enabling printing businesses to become more creative, efficient, and profitable.

Kridwinn to debut at Pamex with digital innovations

Relatively new but a rapidly surging one-stop supplier of a range of highly-advanced and innovative digital inkjet printing, finishing, and embellishment solutions in India, Gurugram (Delhi-NCR)-based Kridwinn Innovations is debuting at Pamex 2026 to be held from 27–30 January at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Mumbai.

SASG presenting latest solutions at Pamex

SASG UV Solutions, a globally-acclaimed manufacturer and supplier of UV curing systems, chilling plants, rigid box making machines and associated equipment, is presenting a range of latest machines and solutions at Pamex 2026 to be held from 27–30 January at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Goregaon (E), Mumbai. The key products and solutions which SASG is exhibiting at the show will revolve around the dripping, coating, UV curing, chilling, and other associated technologies.

Packnology unpacking digital dexterity at Pamex

Packnology, an authorised distributor of Haotian, iECHO, Hochen and others in India, is set to exhibit a line of highly-advanced digital printing and finishing machines at PAMEX 2026 taking place from 27–30 January at Bombay Exhibition Center (BEC) in Mumbai.

Air India curates Art Edition with Paresh Maity

The Art Edition of Namaste.ai inflight magazine celebrates Indian art with a special cover featuring Paresh Maity’s original artwork

Wan-Ifra and FIPP merge in major media alliance

The World Association of News Publishers (Wan-Ifra), and the International Federation of Periodical Publishers (FIPP), merged on 1 January 2026, creating a major global alliance in the media industry.

AACA Media Awards 2026 ignites Gujarat’s creative energy

The 35th anniversary of the Ahmedabad Advertising Welfare Circle Association (AACA) was celebrated with record participation, emotional moments, and a national spotlight.

S Chand’s Knowledge Quest Quiz 3.0 celebrates brightest minds

S Chand Publishing’s Knowledge Quest Quiz, a flagship national quiz initiative, culminated in a grand finale held on 17 December 2025 in collaboration with the Shalom Group of Schools at Shalom Presidency School, Gurugram. The third edition of the quiz witnessed participation from over 300 schools across India, with the Top 10 school teams qualifying for the national finale, making it a vibrant national celebration of knowledge, curiosity, and critical thinking.

Made in India: Pressroom chemicals from Hydro Chem Industries

Hydro Chem's portfolio supports a range of applications, including alcohol-free printing, high-speed newspaper production, premium commercial work, book printing, folding carton packaging, and pharmaceutical printing, says Mukteshwar Velaga, CEO, Hydro Chem Industries.

Battle of the typeface as US department ousts Calibri

The US secretary of state has ousted Calibri, ordering the return of Times New Roman after the typeface fell victim to the Trump administration’s latest attack on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Me & My: Flexibiz ERP

Ajit Surana of Holoflex explains how Flexibiz ERP helps gain visibility, strengthen traceability and costing, and manage multi stage holography and label production on one platform

EUDR Amendments bring relief to print and packaging sector

The European Parliament has approved amendments to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), following a provisional agreement with the Council. These changes are designed to simplify the regulation and have delivered a major and much-welcomed update for the print and packaging industries.

Girls Who Print announces 2025 award winners

Girls Who Print (GWP), a nonprofit organisation and the world’s largest network dedicated to advancing the careers of women in the print and graphic communications industry, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Girls Who Print Awards following its annual global conference held on 13 November.

CCI clears ITC’s acquisition bid of ABREL

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday greenlit ITC’s acquisition of the paper and pulp manufacturing business of Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited (ABREL), clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the INR 3,498-crore transaction.

Konica Minolta to deliver AI-driven recycled plastics

Konica Minolta has strengthened its collaboration with Malaysian manufacturer MJ Material to develop “intelligent recycled materials”, which aims to improve supply reliability and quality consistency in recycled plastics.

Fogra Colour Management Symposium to be held in Munich

The event will focus on colour management, proofing, and process standardisation

Print industry urged to back Sustainable Print Manifesto

Leaders from across the global print and packaging industry have united to launch a unified, industry-wide sustainability framework, with printers urged to pledge their support.

GEW drives fast LED transition in narrow web technology

Marcus Greenbrook of GEW explains how AeroLED2, ArcLED upgrades and DoseGuard accuracy shape a more sustainable curing roadmap

How artificial intelligence is transforming efficiency in industrial printing

Through intelligent algorithms, AI has transformed the industrial printing floor from a space of constant supervision to one of constant innovation, Manish Gupta of Konica Minolta Business, writes in this exclusive piece for PrintWeek

Gallus unveils G5 and Gallus Alpha, next-gen digital presses

Dario Urbinati of Gallus outlines how the company redefines hybrid and digital printing with its latest industrial solutions

Ex-GroupM veteran Aanchal Kapoor joints as CEO at Adsgrove

Marketing agency Adsgrove Digital has appointed Aanchal Kapoor as its new chief executive officer. Kapoor will be joining hands with founder Rajkumar Singh, ex-vice-president at ANS Commerce, and will oversee the branding and performance operations of the agency.

Monotech showcases smart track-and-trace and embellishment focus

TP Jain of Monotech Systems highlights how traceability and embellishment technologies are driving smarter, value-added growth for converters in a transforming label market TP Jain of Monotech Systems highlights how traceability and embellishment technologies are driving smarter, value-added growth for converters in a transforming label market

Nilpeter pushes automation for faster flexo operation

Martin Teilberg of Nilpeter talks about Nilpeter’s FA-26 and FA-17 showcase as converters chase agile production

Paperex: Industry navigates volatility, focuses on innovation

Supported by the World Paper Forum and IARPMA, the four-day exhibition facilitated live demonstrations and strategic discussions aimed at advancing sustainable and technology-driven production, reflecting the sector's evolving role in India’s industrial landscape.

Listening to the rhythm of a changing pressroom

Narendra Kulkarni reflects on the Gallus journey and the new shape of digital and hybrid printing

Observations on quality in book manufacturing and publishing

Kai Buentemeyer discusses the basics of books, emphasising the need for quality and a commonsensical approach to bookbinding.

HP Indigo champions India’s digital packaging leap

Arnon Goldman of HP Indigo outlines how Indian converters are driving the global shift toward agile, automated and sustainable label and packaging production through advanced digital tech

NBG strengthens flexo innovation with 18 installations of Starflex

Taruna Garg of NBG Printographic outlines how precision engineering, service, and collaboration are powering the company’s Starflex flexo presses toward global growth

New studies highlight print’s power and effectiveness

Various studies released over the past few weeks have highlighted the effectiveness and trustworthiness of print, including in comparison to AI.

Bobst unveils VisionFFG 1024 during VIP Demo Days

The company has reached a significant milestone with the formal launch of VisionFFG 1024, an extension to its current flexo folder-gluer portfolio in the region.

Me & My: Heidelberg 102 eight-colour perfector

Ramit Goyal, director, Goyal Offset Works, shares his reasons behind the investment in a Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 102 eight-colour perfector

Swati Chopra appointed publisher at Hachette

Hachette India has appointed Swati Chopra as its new publisher heading its new combined adult, business and children’s books division. She takes over from founding MD and acting publisher, Thomas Abraham, who is retiring at the end of the year. Chopra will take up the role in January 2026 and will report to Riti Jagoorie, MD, Hachette India.

Orient Paper commits INR 40-crore to new projects

The firm's strategic diversification across its two primary product segments, paper and tissue and chemicals, provided some resilience during the challenging quarter

S Chand launches NCF 2023-aligned learning series

National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023 envisions an education system that is competency-based, experiential, and rooted in real-life contexts, where every child develops foundational, academic, social, and emotional skills in an integrated manner.

Actega's strategic vision for Asia’s dynamic and diverse markets

Asia’s paper packaging industry stands at a pivotal juncture, poised for robust growth to USD 230.98-billion by 2030, fuelled by heightened sustainability requirements and shifts in consumer expectations. Within this rapidly evolving landscape, Actega’s Paper & Board strategy is distinguished by its deep understanding of the region’s diversity, harnessing China’s scale, India’s agility, and the spirit of innovation across Southeast Asia to create powerful regional momentum. In this interview, Actega's newly appointed paper and board business line manager for Asia, Rajiv Singh, examines the key

Udaan files for IPO to fund expansion

Udaan Paper Industries, a manufacturer of corrugated boxes primarily for the FMCG sector, has filed a draft red herring prospectus for a 100% fresh equity issue to finance a major expansion aimed at doubling its manufacturing capacity.

West Coast reports fall in profitability for Q2 FY26

SK Bangur, chairman and managing director of West Coast Paper Mills, attributed the decline to a confluence of operational and market factors.

Dainik Bhaskar appoints Durga Chakraborty as sales head

Dainik Bhaskar Group, India’s largest newspaper group, continues to reinforce its leadership footprint with the appointment of Durga Chakraborty as corporate sales head – South India, marking a significant step in the organisation’s strategic expansion across the region.

Travel brands gain as experience economy accelerates

Taj, IndiGo, and MakeMyTrip all posted significant gains (42% and above) in this year’s Kantar BrandZ’s report.

Innovation and education at Labelexpo Asia

Labelexpo Asia 2025, Asia-Pacific's premier label and package printing industry event, will take place from 2-5 December at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

Ruchira Papers Q2 profit dips 11.7% amid rising costs

The company's Q2 FY26 profit after tax (PAT) declined to INR 15.60-crore, constrained by a surge in material costs, even as the firm aggressively ramped up its capital work in progress by over 400% to fund a major expansion.

Fiery expands with Inèdit Software takeover deal

Fiery has broadened its offering into the digital textile market with a deal to acquire Inèdit Software from EFI, making it a “one stop shop” for production digital print.

Emami navigates import headwinds with profit rise

In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q3 FY25), Emami Paper Mills faced significant challenges, with its profit after tax (PAT) declining by 77.6% year-over-year to INR 1.70-crore. This contrasts with a separate report for the parent company, Emami, which posted an 8% increase in its Q3 profit.

Stora Enso to separate Swedish forest assets into new company

Stora Enso has completed a strategic review of its Swedish forest assets and has decided to separate its Swedish forest assets into a new publicly-listed Swedish company.

ITC's paperboards and packaging profit plunges 21%

The paperboards, paper, and packaging segment saw profit drop to INR 191-crore in Q2 FY26, as the industry continued to be impacted by cheap foreign supplies and elevated wood costs

The Mumbai LitFest ends on a high note

The grand finale of the 16th edition of Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest was held on 10 November, featuring one of the most anticipated annual highlights of the LitFest: the presentation of the prestigious Godrej Literature Live! Literary Awards for Fiction, Non-Fiction and Business books, as well as the Godrej Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dscoop India to host exclusive scaling smart meet in Bengaluru

HP’s Dscoop community in India meet in Bengaluru to explore AI, digital transformation, and smarter growth

New GST horizon for Indian print and packaging

Dwipal Patel says the move to 5% GST for packaging is a chance to rethink value and compliance

Crossword Book Awards unveils jury shortlist

Crossword Bookstores has announced its much-awaited Jury Awards shortlist for the prestigious Crossword Book Awards 2025. This follows the longlist announcement made last month. The year's shortlist is a diverse and vibrant collection of five books per category representing the pinnacle of excellence and narrative innovation in Indian writing in English.

Siegwerk achieves EcoVadis gold medal

Just weeks after announcing its silver medal, Siegwerk’s sustainability efforts have been rewarded with Gold. With the new status, the company now ranks among the top 5% of all EcoVadis-rated companies worldwide

2,38,000 visitors attended Frankfurt Book Fair

The 77th edition of the Frankfurt Book Fair has been all about growth, global discourse, and a passion for reading across generations, recording a total of 2,38,000 visitors.

DB Corp releases Q2FY26 report

DB Corp (DBCL), India’s largest print media company and home to flagship newspapers – Dainik Bhaskar, Divya Bhaskar, Divya Marathi and Saurashtra Samachar, has announced its financial results for the second quarter and H1 ended 30 September 2025.

UFlex’s FlexiTubes to showcase at Beautyworld Middle East

FlexiTubes, the packaging tubes business of UFlex will be showcasing an advanced portfolio for the beauty and personal care industry at the 29th edition of Beautyworld Middle East, scheduled from 27–29 October, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Xerox unveils new Proficio digital presses, set to boost print industry

Xerox has announced a significant expansion to its production printer lineup, introducing the new Proficio PX300 and PX500 digital presses. Unveiled at the Printing United show, these machines promise to bring enhanced capabilities and efficiency to the printing sector, which is constantly seeking advanced solutions.

Piyush Pandey, India’s most celebrated adman, passes away at 70

For more than four decades, he was the face of Ogilvy India—and the unmistakable voice of Indian advertising

GST reforms may trigger surge in paper imports, warns industry

Domestic manufacturers fear loss of competitiveness as zero IGST on imports widens price gap

PrintWeek Awards 2025: SA Graphic wins Pre-Media Company of the Year

This is the most competitive category in the Awards. Since its introduction, a new company has taken home the trophy every year, indicating the growing importance of pre-media in print production.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Trigon Digipack wins Packaging Converter of the Year (Rigid box)

Two winners were celebrated in this category, each showcasing excellence in execution. The previous year’s winner, Trigon Digipack, returns to win the Prism again, along with the newcomer Meraki.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: TCPL Packaging wins Packaging Converter of the Year (F&B)

The closeness of the competition in this category saw two winners take the Award: TCPL Packaging and Trigon Digipack.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Any Graphics wins Digital Printer of the Year

It is instructive how both the winners in the category are leading label converters, highlighting how label printers have embraced digital printing to produce eye-catching products. But to be clear, Any Graphics samples also include posters with unique visual appeal.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Letra Graphix wins Digital Printer of the Year

Excellence in this category was recognised through two winning entries by two companies: Letra Graphix and Any Graphics.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Azure Communication wins Pre-Media Company of the Year

Yet another category where the jury decided to Award the Prism to two winners. Last year’s winner, Azure Communication, returns to share the trophy with SA Graphic this year.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: GKW Retail Solutions wins POS/POP Printer of the Year

GKW Retail Solutions secured the POS/POP category with three entries that combined digital print quality with durable construction.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Prodon Enterprise wins POS/POP Printer of the Year

With the calibre of entries evenly matched, the jury elevated two winners in this category: Prodon Enterprise and GKW Retail Solutions.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Screen Art Enterprises wins Packaging Converter of the Year (Paper Bag)

Mumbai-based Screen Art Enterprises, which won a Prism in 2024 for its innovative wedding invitation cards in the Innovative Printer of the Year (Paper/ Paperboard/ Corrugated) category, takes home the trophy in this category for its innovations in luxury paper bags.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Letra Graphix wins Packaging Converter of the Year (Pharma)

This is Letra Graphix’s third Prism this year after winning the categories, Digital Printer of the Year and Label Printer of the Year.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Perfect Packaging wins Packaging Converter of the Year (FMCG)

Perfect Packaging presented a diverse portfolio for the Packaging Converter of the Year (FMCG) award, balancing traditional craftsmanship with modern print technology.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: HBD Packaging wins Packaging Converter of the Year (FMCG)

This category exemplified the highest standards, leading the jury to recognise two winners: HBD Packaging and Perfect Packaging.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Ocean’s Deep Printers wins PrintWeek Printer of the Year for Self-Promotional Merchandise

Introduced in this edition of PrintWeek Awards, this category recognises the most innovative and impactful examples of self-promotional printed merchandise created by a print company to market its own capabilities.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Meraki wins Packaging Converter of the Year (Rigid box)

As Meraki evolves into The Print Pitara, its PrintWeek Awards submissions serves as a definitive statement of intent.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Lynx Designers & Creators wins Innovative Printer of the Year (PET, LDPE, HDPE, PVC, PP, PS, metal/glass)

Lynx Designers & Creators wins the Innovative Printer of the Year (PET, LDPE, HDPE, PVC, PP, PS, metal / glass) category with a project that reimagined festive decor.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Kumar Printers wins Innovative Printer of the Year (Paper / Paperboard / Corrugated)

Kumar Printers, a winner in this category last year, repeats the same performance this year too.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Photopark Digital Press wins Digital Photo Album Printer of the Year

Two previous winners in this category return as winners this year too: Photopark Digital Press and Sri Sivarama Digital Press.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Manipal Technologies wins Book Printer of the Year (Specialty and Trade)

The samples submitted by Manipal Technologies in the category were head and shoulders above all the others on the strength of the company’s ability to produce trade books that look premium.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Brilliant Printers wins Book Printer of the Year (Education)

As is the tradition, we have two winners in the category — Brilliant Printers and Replika Press — as it was impossible to choose just one winner from the submissions the category received.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Trigon Digipack wins Packaging Converter of the Year (F&B)

All Trigon Digipack samples were printed on an HP Indigo 200K digital press.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Jagran Prakashan wins Newspaper Printer of the Year

The jury members were impressed with the long-run production of the national edition of Dainik Jagran and its quality, especially for a Hindi-language newspaper.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Letra Graphix wins Label Printer of the Year

Letra Graphix secured back-to-back victories in the Label Printer of the Year category, raising the bar once more for premium label production.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Any Graphics wins Label Printer of the Year

The Label Printer of the Year category was a tough one for the jury members. A closely fought contest, two companies clinched the race to the top: Any Graphics and Letra Graphix.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Flexure Print N Pack wins Innovative Printer of the Year (PET, LDPE, HDPE, PVC, PP, PS, metal/glass)

The jury faced a close contest in this category, ultimately recognising two winners at the top: Flexure Print N Pack and Lynx Designers & Creators.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Brijbasi Art Press wins Innovative Printer of the Year (Paper / Paperboard / Corrugated)

The jury elevated two winners in this category, each distinguished by its work: Brijbasi Art Press and Kumar Printers.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Silverpoint Press wins Fine Art Printer of the Year

Silverpoint Press surprised the jury members with its art book samples, making the books as impressive as the artworks they feature.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Sri Sivarama Digital Press wins Digital Photo Album Printer of the Year

The samples submitted by Sri Sivarama Digital Press — a premium album, a big photo poster album, a baby edition album, and a classic consumer album — were printed on an HP Indigo 12000 HD.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Thomson Press (India) wins Book Printer of the Year (Print on Demand - POD)

Thomson Press (India) records a hat trick of wins in the category this year, after winning it in 2023 and 2024.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Multivista Global wins Green Company of the Year - Large

Two winners emerged in this category of the Awards: Brilliant Printers and Multivista Global

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Silverpoint Press wins Brochure and Catalogue Printer of the Year

Silverpoint Press presented a strong case for this category with a portfolio that demonstrated expertise in high end print production.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Prachi Jain from IIT Roorkee is the Student of the Year

Jain is impressed by Cadbury Celebrations’ Diwali QR code packs. She is amazed by how packaging has been turned into a digital platform to support local kirana stores. She highlighted the message that packaging was a solution, not just a wrapper.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: ITC Packaging and Printing Business wins Customer Service Company of the Year

ITC Packaging and Printing Business has been recognised as the Customer Service Company of the Year, an accolade that highlights its exceptional dedication to client satisfaction through innovation, design excellence, and sustainable packaging solutions

PrintWeek Awards 2025: CDC Printers wins Factory of the Year

CDC Printers has been awarded the prestigious Factory of the Year accolade, a recognition that underscores their strategic growth and innovative approach to book printing

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Replika Press wins Export Company of the Year

Replika Press has been named the Export Company of the Year by the jury, recognising its remarkable growth, extensive production capabilities, and unwavering commitment to sustainable operations.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Khetan Corrucase wins Green Company of the Year – SME

Khetan Corrucase has been honoured with the Green Company of the Year award in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) category, recognising its commitment to environmental sustainability and innovative practices at its Telangana factory

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Replika Press wins Book Printer of the Year (Education)

Replika Press impressed the Jury with its creativity and technical know-how in handling different printed products with different post-press attention, ranging from medical books, graphic novels, notebooks and even Bible literature.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Brilliant Printers wins Green Company of the Year - Large

Two winners emerged in this category of the Awards: Brilliant Printers and Multivista Global

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Printmann Group wins Packaging Company of the Year- Boutique

This category focuses on the packaging converter’s overall financial and business performance of those who specialise in premium segment of packaging such as presentation boxes for wines and spirits, media packaging for DVD or book box-sets or rigid box for select industries

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Manipal Technologies wins PrintWeek Company of the Year

Manipal Technologies Limited (MTL) is PrintWeek Company of the Year. This is the sixth time MTL has bagged the Prism

PrintWeek India 2025: Afflatus Gravures wins Pre-Press and Design Service Provider of the Year

Afflatus Gravures operational ecosystem thrives on clearly defined and continuously refined process systems, from order initiation to final delivery

Tania Hansoti: Branding and strategic thinking gave me an edge in the industry

Recognised for Execution Excellence, Tania Hansoti has navigated the shift from an MNC environment to the demands of a family-owned packaging business, introducing process-driven systems, sustainability measures, and talent initiatives that have strengthened S Kumar Multiproducts’ operations.

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Parksons Packaging wins Packaging Company of the Year

Last year’s PrintWeek Company of the Year, Parksons Packaging claims the Prism PrintWeek Packaging Company of the Year 2025 for combining financial strength with operational resilience

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Brilliant Printers wins the Book Education Company of the Year

The company has built its reputation on delivering complex projects for young learners while handling large-volume textbook programmes for governments and institutions

PrintWeek Awards 2025: Khetan Corrucase wins Small Company of the Year

This recognition celebrates the company’s rapid ascent as a leading corrugated packaging solutions provider in India, driven by innovation, a client-centric approach, and a robust supply chain

Labelexpo Europe 2025 attracted record visitors

Labelexpo Europe 2025, held for the first time in Barcelona in its 45-year history, concluded as the biggest show to date, both in exhibition space and attendance, including the highest international participation.

Tejaswini Patil: Scaling up through technology, teamwork, and consumer trust

Winning the Packaging Person of the Year award, Tejaswini Dhanaji Patil, a doctoral researcher at IIT, Roorkee, has developed biodegradable packaging materials from millets.

Advertisers hold the keys to reviving UN sustainability goals

Sustainability isn't just an issue for a few people; it is everyone's problem to solve and should be treated that way.

Nidhi Agrawal: We are making our print platform more intuitive, and more smart

Recognised as Business Leader of the Year, Nidhi Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of DesignNBuy, focuses on web-to-print innovation to simplify digital adoption for traditional print businesses. Under her leadership, DesignNBuy has grown to serve over 2,000 clients globally.

GST rationalisation insights by Uday Dhote

The Bombay Master Printers' Association (BMPA) hosted their 54th annual general meeting on 19 September in Mumbai. The event called High Point 2025 included an expert talk on GST by chartered accountant Uday Dhote.

MRUCI greenlights readership survey pilot amid leadership change

Vikram Sakhuja is elected as the non-profit’s chairman, Dhruba Mukherjee is named vice-chairman

From Grievances to Stock Laabh: Tushar Bhotica on BMPA's initiatives and Print Summit

During the 54th AGM of the BMPA held on 19 September, Bhotica introduced Stock Laabh, a new app and website.

Tata Tea Gold unveils festive tribute to West Bengal

In a powerful tribute to one of India’s most iconic festivals, Tata Tea Gold unveiled its special festive campaign, Banglar Shilpi Shojjito Pujo, a vibrant homage to West Bengal’s unparalleled artistic heritage.

Nalani Jaichandra: Engineers were not available, so I got my hands on the machine

Winning Factory Champion of the Year, Nalani Jaichandra, has transformed a family-run flexo plate business into an inclusive workplace. Under her direction, both Indian and Sri Lankan brands have seen growth.

Kaveri Satija: The 35-point checklist works as a safeguard and a teaching tool

Winning the Young Business Leader award, Kaveri Satija, head of operations at Chandigarh-based Janvi Arts, has focused on transforming the flexographic printing industry through a commitment to technical excellence and client service

Crossword Bookstores launches Dubai flagship store

After building a trusted legacy across India with over 120 stores in 40 cities, Crossword Bookstores, India’s iconic and beloved literary chain, unveiled its first international flagship store in Dubai.

Print’s rebound shows advertisers are willing to invest in credibility

The first half of 2025 has seen India’s advertising economy tilt in unexpected directions, with television holding its ground, print regaining traction, radio deepening its local footprint, and digital accelerating precision-led growth.

Hibiscus Monkey redefines festive gifting ludo shipping box

Hibiscus Monkey, a D2C brand celebrated for its creative and clever brand building, has announced an innovative new launch for the Diwali season: the world's first-ever shipping box that transforms into a fully functional Ludo game. Breaking away from the industry's standard "smelly brown shipping boxes," Hibiscus Monkey is turning a mundane utility into a moment of family joy and festive connection.

Jury Meet Day Three: Packaging shines through

On day three of PrintWeek Awards 2025 Jury Meet, packaging samples stood out with innovation, sustainability and storytelling, as the jury pointed out. The members were impressed with creative packaging designs, production and having a green quotient

India’s authentication market to grow by 11.3% CAGR

The market is projected at INR 10,612-crore in FY 2024-25, driven by rising industry adoption; pharmaceuticals (17%), consumer products (14%), cosmetics (13%), and auto components (13%) emerge as leading drivers of A&T adoption in India, reveals ASPA and Accenture report

Durst, CERM announce seamless integration for label production

The Durst Group, a leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, and CERM, a specialist in Management Information Systems (MIS) for the label and packaging industry, have announced a new partnership that takes efficiency and transparency in label production to the next level. With the newly developed connector between Durst Analytics and CERM MIS, production data from Durst Tau label printing systems can now be transferred directly and seamlessly into the CERM MIS Software. This creates a fully integrated link between the press and the business management system.

Mythik appoints Preeti Vyas as president

Vyas will lead Mythik’s content strategy, partnerships and consumer products initiatives to align with the company’s long-term vision of bringing Eastern mythology, history, and folktales to a global audience

How AI is rewriting print, content, and customer love

In his new book, Make Them Love It! An AI-Driven Digital Transformation Guide, author Sameer Sankhe explains how AI is turning print + content into India’s next growth engine. In this special write-up exclusively for PrintWeek readers, he offers a glimpse into what the book contains

Durst integrates GMG colour management

Durst Group, a leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, announces the full integration of GMG’s spectral colour management technology into its proprietary Durst Workflow software as well as into the open Smart Factory portfolio of the Open Software Initiative. The official launch of the solution is scheduled to coincide with the presentation of the Open Software Initiative at Printing United 2025.

Agfa results boosted by payout, plans new structure for next year

Agfa’s Q2 and first-half results have been boosted by a massive EUR 45-million settlement related to a decades-long legal dispute.

Industry consolidates with upgrades from Bobst, Mark Andy, Epson, Rhyguan, Dayuan

The Indian packaging industry is experiencing a wave of strategic investments and technological advancements across various segments, including pharmaceutical cartons, labels, and corrugated packaging. Recent developments highlight a focus on enhancing efficiency, meeting international standards, and boosting production capacity.

Parle retains top spot as India’s most chosen in-home FMCG brand for 13th year

Britannia clinches OOH leadership hat-trick, as per the Worldpanel Brand Footprint India 2025 report

Paper stocks soar as government imposes minimum import price on packaging material

Shares of Indian paper companies witnessed a significant rally, with stocks surging up to 17% in early trade, following the government's decision to impose a minimum import price (MIP) on virgin multi-layer paper board (VMPB). This move, aimed at curbing cheaper imports and supporting domestic manufacturers, has ignited hopes of increased sales volumes for local players.

Paper Trail: Banganga gets approval for kraft paper, Unified Paper Machine expands

In a recent development, Banganga Paper Industries received approval to operate kraft paper unit till 2029, while Unified Paper Machine has announced expansions

Srinivasan K Swamy elected as AAAI president

With a new board in place, the industry body signals continuity and experience as it navigates transformation across India’s advertising sector

Fogra becomes member of the Ghent Workgroup

The Fogra Research Institute has become a new liaison member of the Ghent Workgroup (GWG). The international assembly of industry associations, suppliers, educators, and industry members was formed in 2002. Its goal is to establish and disseminate process specifications for best practices for PDF exchange in graphic arts workflows.

Domino names James Yew as Asia digital printing distribution head

James Yew will lead Domino Printing Sciences’ efforts to expand its digital printing distribution network across Asia, focusing on partner relationships and support for label and packaging producers

Epson wins five Pinnacle Product Awards

The company’s SureColor S-Series, SureColor F-Series and SurePress models were recognised

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2025 longlist announced

The winning author of the awards, instituted by the New India Foundation, will receive a cash prize of INR 15-lakh

Brand Street launches specialised division for product sampling

Brand Street Integrated, one of India’s leading integrated marketing agencies, has announced the launch of BSI Flash, a dedicated division focused exclusively on strategic product sampling and trial programmes.

Digital Print Asia to discuss the nuances of digital printing

Digital Print Asia 2025, organised at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Jaipur, on 21-22 August, will explore advancements in digital printing.

ASPA presents paper on anti-counterfeiting at ASIA Security Conference

The paper focuses on consumer awareness, sectoral impact, and strategic industry collaboration

Xerox re-enters the cutsheet inkjet market with Kyocera partnership

Xerox has partnered with Kyocera to re-enter the cut-sheet inkjet market with a new offering of inkjet production presses.

Actega to highlight cutting-edge technologies at Labelexpo Europe

For the first time at Labelexpo. Signite application machinery will be decorating glass and PET bottles

Printers’ associations gather to celebrate Gutenberg festival

The Offset Printers Association (OPA) held its annual Gutenberg Festival on 27th July 2025 at Ambrosia Grand Resort in Ludhiana. The event brought together printers' associations from across India, including representatives from Delhi, Baddi, Jalandhar, Patiala and other cities, along with OPA members and their families.

RIP Sumit Chakravartty, former editor of Mainstream

The former general secretary of the Editors Guild of India, and the former editor of Mainstream weekly, Sumit Chakravartty, passed away in Kolkata on 26 July after battling a long illness. He was 80.

OnPrintShop wins two Pinnacle Awards

OnPrintShop, a web-to-print innovator, has been recognised by Printing United Alliance with two Pinnacle Awards 2025 — artificial intelligence (AI) automation capabilities and pattern design software.

PrintWeek-DIC India webinar puts the spotlight on metal packaging

PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? magazines, in partnership with DIC India, hosted a knowledge session on metal packaging on 28 July. The webinar aimed to foster inter-industry dialogue and provide insights into the robust growth and sustainability aspects of the metal packaging sector in India

Komori India congratulates Pragati Offset on achieving Fogra PSO certification

It is a landmark achievement in print quality, process standardisation, and global benchmarking

PrintExpo and Media Expo tap print in South India

The co-located editions of PrintExpo Chennai and MediaExpo Chennai have concluded a successful run, attracting 16,089 visitors from across India and 22 countries. The event transformed Chennai into a hub for the printing, signage, and branding solutions industries, showcasing a commanding display from 185 exhibitors.

Heidelberg set to acquire Polar IP, patents and brand rights

The deal has been signed off by the two firms and is expected to be finalised in the next few weeks. However, the terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Me & My: Wanjie WJPS-350 offset label press

Printwell’s Gurpreet Dilawari shares why he invested in a Wanjie WJPS-350 press

PrintExpo and MediaExpo Chennai drew 16,089 visitors

The co-located editions of PrintExpo Chennai and MediaExpo Chennai drew 16,089 visitors from 262 Indian cities, 27 states and union territories, and 22 countries.

Recycled fabric bag market projected to reach USD 3.2 billion by 2035

The surge in demand for eco-friendly and durable products, particularly within the bustling retail and eCommerce sectors, is a major catalyst

Flint invests in a new factory in Vadodara

Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coating solutions for the printing and packaging sectors, opened doors to its new manufacturing plant in Savli, Vadodara. This investment could not come at a more critical moment. Upal Roy tells PrintWeek that India’s packaging printing market is on the cusp of a dynamic transformation. As the sector accelerates, Flint Group’s expansion underscores the opportunities that this landscape presents.

Fiery and INKJ sign partnership agreement to drive industrial print

The award-winning Fiery Impress DFE will now power INKJ’s industrial presses around the world

63% of Indian CMOs are under pressure to deliver profitability; 53% for revenue growth

IBM’s 2025 CMO Study reveals only 26% of Indian marketers believe they have the talent needed to achieve their goals for the next two years.

Fine Paper doesn’t wrap a product, it wraps a promise: Raju Suneja

In a world dominated by digital impressions and fleeting attention spans, tangible experiences have become more valuable than ever. Nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of premium packaging, where the look, feel, and finish of a product’s outer layer play a pivotal role in shaping consumer perception. At the heart of this sensory storytelling lies a powerful, often underappreciated element: fine paper.

Print Amrit Dhara celebrates printing excellence in Prayagraj

On June 22, 2025, the Offset Printers’ Association (OPA) hosted Print Amrit Dhara at the Northern Regional Institute of Printing Technology (NRIPT) in Prayagraj.

India shines at inaugural ASEAN Printing and Packaging Forum

Prof Kamal Mohan Chopra, an eminent educationist, technocrat, and global ambassador of Indian printing, represented the country at the first ASEAN Printing & Packaging Technology Innovation and Development Forum (CAPPTIDF) held on 16 May 2025, in Beijing, China.

Gen Z creates art with Instamart's paper bags on World Paper Bag Day

What was once a simple brown paper bag for grocery deliveries became an unexpected muse for artists, hobbyists, and particularly Gen Z, going viral across Instagram. On 12 July, which is World Paper Bag Day, Instamart's humble brown paper bags were creatively repurposed into vibrant works of art and DIY projects, reflecting a growing eco-conscious and artistic movement.

India to introduce new quality control order for imported paper

According to new reports, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is in the process of introducing a new Quality Control Order (QCO) for a wide range of commonly used paper products.

Brand Street Integrated launches in-house printing unit

On 3 July, Brand Street Integrated announced the launch of its in-house printing unit, Prints Street, to expand operations.

LMAI Conference 2025 sold out

The label industry is gearing up for the landmark even in Udaipur, which begins tomorrow

33rd Wan-Ifra conference in Delhi in September

The Indian printing and newspaper industry is set to converge in Delhi on 15-16 September, 2025, for the Indian Printers Summit and the 33rd annual Wan-Ifra conference in India. This event will celebrate the achievements of print in the region and gather leading experts in newspaper printing and publishing to discuss and shape the future of this medium.

Landa Digital Printing faces cash flow crisis

Landa Digital Printing, the Israeli manufacturer of digital presses, has requested a stay of proceedings from the court, citing a "cash flow crisis." The company had previously announced restructuring efforts and a search for fresh investment due to customers scaling back plans in the wake of geopolitical instability and the Israel-Gaza war.

Flint Group invests in a manufacturing plant in Vadodara

The new facility increases Flint Group's manufacturing capacity, focusing on the production of its water-based AQUACode range and the EkoCure IN dual-curing range.

Me&My: The RMGT 920ST

Aswani and Varun Thapar of Pearl Printers share why the Delhi-based company decided to invest in its third RMGT press (a 25x36 five-colour plus coater)

Counterfeited books worth INR 2.4 crore raises questions about the rot in the system

Five years ago, PrintWeek had reported the seizure of illegally printed NCERT books during a raid at a godown in Partapur. At that time, books worth 35 crores and six printing machines were seized. 12 people have been taken into custody. The counterfeit Frankenstein rears its ugly head? Or did it never go away?

Brands aren’t just advertising anymore, they are entertaining: Prasoon Joshi

When brand stories resonate with culture rather than at it, they become things people keep, said Prasoon Joshi, CEO and CCO, McCann Worldgroup India, who was a juror for the Entertainment Lions category at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, 2025, in a column in Campaign India

Five EdTech companies disrupting education in 2025

India's education system is going through a seismic shift, and at the helm are a new generation of EdTech firms that aren't merely bringing classrooms online, but recasting the learning experience as a whole. From AI-based personalisation to micro-credentialing and immersive learning environments, these companies are redefining how, where, and why one learns.

PrintWeek Awards 2025 invites book printing entries

You know about the PrintWeek Awards. It’s the printing industry’s most coveted honour. The Awards recognise the very best of printing, whether it’s innovation, quality, or an out-of-the-box approach to the medium, in 33 categories across Performance, Quality, and Special Industry Awards.

ITC’s Filo series offers sustainable food-safe ood packaging and disposables

ITC has launched a new digital campaign featuring the Filo Series — an innovation in sustainable ood packaging and disposables from its Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division. The film addresses a pressing industry question: Can food-safe packaging and disposables be sustainable, functional, and scalable at the same time? The answer, as the campaign shows, is a resounding yes.

Rachit Prints IPO aims to raise INR 19.50-crore

Rachit Prints (RPL), a Meerut-based manufacturer specialising in high-quality fabrics for the mattress industry, is set to make its debut on the stock market. The company has announced that it has received in-principle approval from the BSE SME Exchange for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). With plans to raise INR 19.50-crore, RPL aims to fuel its growth and expansion in a competitive market.

Chennai to host Print Expo and Media Expo 2025

The Print Expo and Media Expo Chennai 2025 will run concurrently from 10-12 July at the Chennai Trade Centre. This co-located event brings together two established exhibitions, aiming to provide a comprehensive view of the evolving print and signage industries.

India signs off Cannes 2025 with 32 Lions, one Silver

No wins in top-tier categories on final day, but India’s tally climbs to 32 Lions, marking a modest creative momentum shift.

Google partners with S Chand to integrate Google Lens in textbooks

Google has partners with S Chand to integrate Google Lens into school textbooks, revolutionising how students can learn and interact with educational content.

BombayDC appoints Siddhesh Pednekar as partner and COO

In his new role, he will direct day-to-day strategy and delivery across creative, client services and branded content.

Epson and Fiery to hold ‘Think Big, Print Big’ event

Epson is holding a three-day event in collaboration with recent acquisition Fiery later this month, where it is inviting print businesses to ‘Think Big, Print Big’.

European Rotogravure Association becomes Global Rotogravure Association

The European Rotogravure Association (ERA), a long-standing supporter and promoter of the gravure printing industry for nearly 70 years, has announced its rebranding as the Global Rotogravure Association (GRA), effective 2025.

Epson readies new cobot

Epson is planning to launch its first collaborative robot later this year, targeting a range of industries including manufacturing and logistics as well as clean room environments.

Landa restructures, seeks investment

Landa Digital Printing is restructuring and looking for fresh investment, after customers reined back their plans in the light of geopolitical turmoil and the Israel-Gaza war.

More than 300 companies book space for Pamex 2026

Pamex 2026 has reached a landmark achievement by surpassing 15,000-sqmt of booked exhibition space and confirming participation from over 300 companies, with more than a year still to go.

Online visitor registration opens for IntraPac India

The second edition of the show is scheduled to be held at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida on 10-13 December 2025

Packaging paper demand to grow: Pawan Agarwal

The president of IPMA and MD of Naini Papers was speaking at a seminar organised by the Indian Pulp & Paper Technical Association

Siegwerk marks World Environment Day with plantation drive

The initiative reflects Siegwerk’s ongoing commitment to preserving the environment and supporting local communities

Vinayaka Printers gets AccurioPress to increase productivity

With this investment, the offset, designing and book-binding company aims to increase its performance

Boom in K-12 enrollment fuels India’s book printing industry

The K-12 education sector is a dominant force. In 2024, NCERT announced a plan to print 15-crore books, nearly three times its previous production. Words: PrintWeek and Bindwel Research Division

Goafest 2025 reveals line-up of industry leaders

The festival to feature over 60 speakers across 35 sessions and 20 masterclasses from the advertising, media, and marketing world

Henkel champions World Environment Day with mangrove cleanup in Navi Mumbai

In commemoration of World Environment Day, on 5 June 2025, Henkel India partnered with the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), to organise a cleanup drive along the mangrove belt near TS Chanakya in Navi Mumbai, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship.

Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq wins International Booker Prize 2025

Banu Mushtaq’s short story collection Heart Lamp, translated from Kannada by Deepa Bhasthi, has been awarded the International Booker Prize 2025. This is the first time that a Kannada translation and an Indian-origin translator has won the prestigious award. The book also received the English PEN Translation Award in 2024.

Post Script: Candida Deshmukh

The management executive at the Institute of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers of India

Vipul Organics announces annual results

Vipul Organics has announced its annual results for FY2024-25. On a standalone basis, in FY2024-25, total revenues increased 8.05% and PAT increased 32.94%. The Q4 revenues were up by 8.47 % on a YoY basis and 5.87% on a QoQ basis. The company announced a dividend of 8% on each equity share.

Saurabh Somani: Our systems are built to support speed and customisation

Whether it’s a small batch or a repeat job, Somani has built systems that can deliver the goods

ITC's Classmate launches eduGAMES Infinity

The campaign will be rolled out across digital platforms, regional print & TV, and influencer partnerships, ensuring wide visibility across participating cities

Siegwerk’s Ashish Pradhan recognised for people-first leadership

Siegwerk, a global leader in printing inks and coatings for packaging applications, has announced that Ashish Pradhan, president of Siegwerk Asia, has been recognised as a Great Manager to Work With by the prestigious Great Manager Institute. This accolade sought to distinguish and honour individuals and companies whose unwavering dedication and innovative leadership transcended conventional boundaries.

S Chand delivers best Q4 working capital metrics in FY25

S Chand Publishing, India’s leading education content publisher and book publisher, reported its results for the fourth quarter and for the financial year ending 31st March 2025.

A bookish time with Crossword’s Nidhi Gupta

Nidhi Gupta, director of Crossword Bookstore — one of the most commercially successful bookshop chains across India spoke to PrintWeek

Smithers report highlights boom in digital print

The global digital print market, worth USD 168-bn in 2025, will grow to USD 251-bn in 2035, according to Smithers a print and packaging intelligence firm. According to The Future of Digital Printing to 2035 report this is equivalent to a 54% rise in volume, it will result in an overall growth of 49% in expenditure.

Printers warned about over-reliance on large customers

Some printers are relying on a small number of customers for the lion's share of revenue, leaving them dangerously exposed should any of these super-customers go bust.

Abrar Agboatwala: Clinging to old methods is like a dinosaur using a smartphone

Agboatwala brings years of experience from the UK to a 30 year-old family-run pharma specialist

JPFL Films to set up new lines with INR 700-crore plus investment

These new film lines include a BOPP with a capacity of up to 42,000 tonnes per annum; a PET line with a capacity of up to 55,000 tonnes per annum; and a CPP line with a capacity of up to 18,000 tonnes per annum

A print CEO from Changanassery: Seeking perfection with print

Dr Suvid Wilson is a dentist and a film-maker. He responds to 12 questions about print and beyond

New Saraswati House completes 75 years

To celebrate 75 years of publishing excellence, New Saraswati House India hosted a grand authors’ meet

S Kumar’s offset-flexo push for flexible packaging gains momentum

With over 350 Zonten equipment installations across India, S Kumar Multiproducts is witnessing strong growth in demand for hybrid printing solutions tailored to the evolving needs of India’s label and flexible packaging industry. The company has been representing Zonten in India since 2004.

Sudpack gets a new CEO

Thorsten Seehars is an experienced executive with a proven track record in managing and developing global business segments for various technology leaders

Agfa marks 20 years of Anapurna by unveiling limited-edition Ciervo

To mark two decades of Anapurna inkjet printing innovation, Agfa is bringing something truly special to Fespa 2025: an exclusive, limited-edition hybrid Anapurna Ciervo, featuring a one-of-a-kind artistic design by renowned Belgian street artist DZIA. Only ten forward-thinking print professionals will have the opportunity to take one of these special custom versions of the printer home.

Shri Lakshmi bolsters print production with Canon

Based in the port city of Kakinada in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Lakshmi Kalyani International specialises in printing AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) documents and graphic prints for students. The company recently bolstered its competency in quality print production with the investment in a new Canon ImagePress V700 digital colour production press.

Stora Enso completes acquisition; launches new folding boxboard

Stora Enso has completed the acquisition of Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala.

Not a buzzword, a responsibility: Nandini Chowdhury on sustainability

During the conference on sustainable printing inks, organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) on 29 April 2025, at the PHD house, New Delhi, Nandini Chowdhury, general manager, technology, Hubergroup India, spoke about the company’s holistic approach to sustainable packaging

Our initiative goes beyond offering eco-friendly products: Shilpa Anchawale

During the conference on sustainable printing inks, organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) on 29 April 2025, at the PHD house, New Delhi, Shilpa Anchawale, head of technology, labels and packaging at Fujifilm Sericol spoke about how the company is driving sustainability and innovation in the printing industry

Colorjet to showcase technology and sustainability at Fespa

ColorJet is poised to make a bold statement at Fespa 2025, scheduled for 6-9 May in Berlin, Germany. unveiling a suite of innovations that push the boundaries of both signage and textile printing. With a spotlight on Innovation and sustainability, ColorJet reaffirms its commitment to shaping the future of digital print technology.

Fire engulfs paper mill in Muzaffarnagar

The waste yard caught fire around 1 pm

In the Rapid Fire series, PrintWeek asks Anand Malhara, 13 questions about print and beyond

In the Rapid Fire series, PrintWeek asks Anand Malhara, 13 questions about print and beyond.

Delhi Printers Association hosts annual general meeting

The event was held at Malviya Smriti Bhawan on 19 April 2025.

Chinnu Graphics changes the game with Canon

Bengaluru-based Chinnu Graphics, a family-owned commercial printing business, has recently invested in an ImagePress V1350.

DB Corp announces Q4 FY25 results

DB Corp (DBCL) has announced its financial results for the quarter and full year ended 31 March 2025.

Sun Chemical to implement tariff surcharge on colour materials

To address rising costs caused by recent global trade developments affecting raw material tariffs, Sun Chemical will implement a tariff surcharge on impacted colour materials products, including pigments, both imported and produced in the United States.

Robus India finds buyers at Bharat Print Expo

Greater Noida-based Robus India pulled huge crowds to its live demonstration of the latest version of the Excellence series automatic folder-gluer with MES-ready feature, which is introduced for the first time in India, at Bharat Print Expo 2025.

China Print 2025

China Print 2025, the 11th Beijing International Printing Technology Exhibition, will be held from 15-19 May 2025, at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) in Beijing. Spanning over 1,60,000 square meters, it is expected to host more than 1,300 exhibitors and attract over 2,00,000 professional visitors from around the globe.

LMAI hosts panel discussion on quality, sustainability and innovation

On 2 May 2025, the LMAI hosted a panel discussion on quality, sustainability and innovation.

ASPA MEA Open House strengthening regional collaboration against counterfeiting

The event received an overwhelmingly positive response, with 11 participating companies showing intent to join ASPA as members

13 industry leaders from India appointed to Cannes Lions 2025 Jury

Jurors hail from 52 country markets; Ivory Coast and Kazakhstan represented for the first time

PHDCCI, BIS and IIP to host conference on sustainable printing inks

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) are set to organise a conference on sustainable printing inks on 29 April 2025, at the PHD house, New Delhi.

IPPTA to host papermaking crash course

The Indian Pulp & Paper Technical Association (IPPTA) is set to host a three-day crash course in papermaking aimed specifically at individuals outside the paper industry. Scheduled for 3 to 5 June 2025, the course offers an overview of papermaking, from raw materials to finished products.

Dainik Bhaskar adds 1.5 lakh copies to its circulation in just 90 days

Dainik Bhaskar Group has redefined the newspaper industry with a groundbreaking circulation surge, adding 1.5 lakh new copies between January and March 2025. This probably marks the largest circulation growth for any newspaper in recent times, reaffirming Dainik Bhaskar’s position as the most innovative and future-ready media house.

Vallikadan Impressioners upgrades with Canon

Nestled in the picturesque Alappuzha in Kerala, Vallikadan Impressioners Galleria has been one of the oldest commercial printing corners in the area. The company has upgraded its digital printing prowess with the adoption of a new Canon ImagePress V800 digital colour production system.

Bhavisha forays into digital with Canon

A startup in the realm of commercial digital printing, Hyderabad-based Bhavisha Digital Graphics has embarked on a new business venture with the purchase of a Canon ImagePress V800. The company has chosen the all new and versatile Canon digital colour production system for its outsized performance in a compact footprint.

PrintQ Digital Imaging growing with Konica Minolta

The Bengaluru-based firm decided to invest in Konica Minolta machines because of their consistent output quality and less downtime

Adobe announces Adobe PDF Print Engine 7

PDF Print Engine 7 integrates new functions into the rendering pipeline (inside the RIP), reducing the need for specialised skill sets and eliminating separate pre-press operations

Monotech Systems exhibits an eco-system of digital printing at Bharat Print Expo

Pulling crowds of diverse profiles and gathering attractions, Monotech Systems has exhibited an eco-system of digital printing, print embellishment and print finishing solutions at a colossal booth in Bharat Print Expo 2025, the debut edition of the print and package converting exhibition, organised by AIFMP, in association with ReEnvision Events and Karnataka State Printers Association on 24-26 April 2025 at BIEC in Bengaluru.

Fespa Global Print Expo opens

Fespa Global Print Expo 2025 and its co-located shows, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience opened at Messe Berlin, Germany on 6 May. Operating under this year’s tagline, Where Visionaries Meet, the show is set to be the ultimate place for visionaries in the speciality print sector to unite, network, share ideas and explore opportunities.

Sustainable packaging needs collaboration: Rajesh Srivastava

During the conference on sustainable printing inks, organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) on 29 April 2025, at the PHD house, New Delhi, Rajesh Srivastava of UFlex Chemicals spoke about sustainability in packaging.

Wanjie India showcases offset label and packaging machines

Ahmedabad-based BOPL has partnered with Hebei Wanjie Technology Group to form Wanjie India. The company at Bharat Print Expo 2025 pulled crowds to its presentation of the all-in-one WJPS- 350/450/560/680 shaftless intermittent/full rotary offset label and flexible packaging material printing machines.

Ricoh powers sticker printing at Print House

A relatively new commercial printing shop in Vadodara, Gujarat, Print House, over the last couple of years has been focusing on the overall improvement and expansion. The company’s latest investment is a Ricoh Pro C7500 digital colour production press. The machine was supplied and installed by Monotech Systems.

Post Script: Aditi Jaiswal

Team PrintWeek asks Rapid Fire questions to Aditi Jaiswal, the conference producer at Threefold Business Solution.

Sustainability now a business necessity: Kamakshi Christopher

During the conference on sustainable printing inks, organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) on 29 April 2025, at the PHD house, New Delhi, Dr Kamakshi Christopher, head of technology, DIC India, spoke about India’s role in the global packaging future

Redington highlights HP Indigo

At Bharat Print Expo 2025, the Redington stall brought to life the incredible versatility of HP Indigo digital press printing solutions.

How customised packaging propels customer loyalty and revenue growth

The correct graphics, made with the right colours and the right intentions, develops connections with consumers functioning as a critical revenue driver beyond a protective necessity, Ashok Sethi, chief sales office, Konica Minolta India

Boxtech inks two folder-gluer deals

Bengaluru-based Boxtech showcased its tape applicator machines for customised solutions at Bharat Print Expo 2025.

Fespa Global Print Expo 2025

The Fespa Global Print Expo 2025 is set to take place from 6-9 May at Messe Berlin, Germany. As Europe's premier exhibition for screen, digital, wide-format, and textile printing, the event will feature over 550 exhibitors from more than 36 countries, showcasing the latest innovations in graphics, decor, packaging, industrial, and textile applications.

Jaipur-based Adhunik relies on Bindwel to make books

Bindwel is the backbone of Indian book printing. With the statement “Seven out of 10 books produced in India have been touched by Bindwel machines, services, or adhesives,” the company celebrated the success of its partners. One such partner is Adhunik Book Binders, a print finishing and binding operation based in Jaipur.

D2 Designs chooses Canon for print excellence

Bengaluru-based D2 Designs, a prominent creative agency, known for its visually appealing designs, inventive and innovative works acknowledged, has invested in a Canon ImagePress V700 digital colour production press.

Bombay Enterprise powers productivity with Ricoh

Mumbai-based Bombay Enterprise recently invested in a Ricoh Pro C9500 digital colour production press, supplied and installed by Monotech Systems.

International Paper moves to divest five European plants

International Paper enters talks to sell five European plants, fulfilling EU conditions tied to its acquisition of DS Smith completed earlier this year.

HP launches all-in-one compact HP Latex

The HP Latex R530 debuts at Media Expo Mumbai 2025, being held at the Bombay Exhibition Center on 10-12 April

Aasoka by MBD Group crosses Rs 100-crore milestone

Aasoka, the flagship EdTech platform of MBD Group, celebrated crossing the Rs 100-crore revenue milestone, a powerful testament to its growing impact on K12 education in India.

PrintWeek April issue highlights TCPL’s Chennai plant

The cover story of the April issue of PrintWeek highlights how TCPL strengthens domestic reach and export ambitions.

Erica Digital bets on Konica Minolta to scale printing ambitions

Pune’s Erica Digital has ramped up its digital printing prowess with a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C12000, a strategic investment to boost capacity and quality as it eyes growth in India’s competitive print market.

OnPrintShop to showcase AI print tools at Fespa

OnPrintShop will present its latest AI-driven web-to-print software at Fespa 2025, offering new solutions for efficiency, automation, and multi-language support.

Palak Printers opts for RMGT to boost production

Meerut-based Palak Printers has invested in an RMGT 920 to boost the speed of production of the books that it produces. This machine is the latest addition to the seven Heidelberg machines that were already in Palak Printers’ kitty.

Manas Printers adds Ricoh for precision and performance

Lucknow-based Manas Printers has recently invested in a Ricoh Pro C9500. The machine was supplied and installed by Monotech Systems.

Paper Trail: Taking stock of the Indian paper industry

India's paper industry, the 15th largest globally, is set to grow significantly, with a projected market value of USD 19.1 billion by 2033, driven by rising demand.

Subh Rang goes with Ricoh for perfect photo printing

Subh Rang Printers, the digital printing unit of Realistic Media, recently invested in a Ricoh Pro C7500, supplied and installed by Monotech Systems.

DD Enterprises invests in Ricoh to maximise output

Lucknow-based DD Enterprises (LKO), a provider of complete print solutions produced using a line of advanced machines and equipment, has invested in a Ricoh Pro C7500 digital colour production press, which is supplied and installed by Monotech Systems.

Speaking Tiger acquires Tota Books

Delhi-based publisher, Speaking Tiger, has announced that Tota Books will now be part of its children’s list.

Fespa 2025 programme unveiled

Fespa's new SmartHub will focus on automation and best manufacturing practice

217 students of Sivakasi college get placement

Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi celebrated its Placement Day 2025 on 28 March 2025. Invited dignitaries, Thiru S Ravidurai, vice-president, Federation of All India Fireworks Traders, Thiru A Ganeshkumar, correspondent, Thiru V Giridharan, management member, Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College and Dr M Nandakumar, principal of the institute, inaugurated the event and distributed the appointment orders to all the students.

MBR Flexibles boosts label printing with Mark Andy

A division of MBR Group, Ahmedabad-based MBR Flexibles has bolstered its printing and production of labels and flexible packaging solutions to a whole new level. It all happened with the company’s back-to-back investments in two Mark Andy flexographic presses from Flexo Image Graphics (FIG).

Print Dots opts for Xerox

Chennai-based Print Dots has recently invested in Xerox Versant 280.

Siegwerk announces change within its group executive committee

After more than 36 years at Siegwerk, Ralf Hildenbrand, president, Americas and member of the group executive committee, has decided to retire effective 1 July 2025

Skanem India plans Mumbai expansion

Skanem India’s new Mumbai facility aims to revolutionise labelling with automation, sustainability, and digital innovation, while expanding its machinery division and eco-friendly practices.

Lemon Digital Press invests in Ricoh

Kollam, Kerala-based Lemon Digital Press has recently invested in a Ricoh Pro C7500. The machine was supplied and installed by Monotech Systems.

Techno Offset adds another Canon to its portfolio

Bengaluru-based Techno Offset Printers, a dedicated user of Canon, continues to depend on Canon digital production presses for its printing needs. The company regularly updates its portfolio of Canon digital production presses and its latest acquisition being the state-of-the-art Canon ImagePress V1000 from Canon India.

Tragedy strikes in print press in Pune; sabotage suspected

On 19 March, four employees of a printing press in Pune were killed, and ten others were injured when a minibus transporting them caught fire near Hinjewadi IT Park

Miraj Multicolour adds WP Speedliner

Udaipur-based Miraj Multicolour has installed a brand-new Speedliner from Heiber + Schroeder enabling the printing and packaging company to match up to customer requirements.

Wee Print enhances its finishing with Duplo

Patparganj Industrial Area, Delhi-based Wee Print has recently invested in a Duplo DDC810 with foiler. The machine was supplied and installed by TechNova Imaging Systems.

Konica Minolta India recognised as one of the prestigious brands of Asia

At the Global Business Symposium 2025, the marketing team of Konica Minolta India was also honoured with Marketing Meister Award 2024-25

Sappi board game explores paper-making process

Sappi has been inspired by the world of board games to create a paper showcase with a difference.

NIICE Creative Media achieves print excellence with Canon

A creative designing agency working for clients from diverse market segments, businesses, and different walks of life, Chennai-based NIICE Creative Media, which is known for its bespoke designs and quality print solutions, has invested in a Canon ImagePress V700.

Chennai’s Impression impressed with Canon

Impression Perfect Print Point, a one-stop commercial printing point offering the entire gamut of graphic prints from its two units, one at Ambattur and another at Thousand Lights in Chennai, has invested in a Canon ImagePress V700 digital colour production press from Canon India.

Messe Stuttgart India appoints Gaurav Sood as new CEO

Sood will lead Messe Stuttgart India’s strategic initiatives that seek to support India’s growth story with their industry-specific events

Shakti Printers fuels productivity with Canon

Kolkata-based Shakti Printers, a one-stop provider of print solutions using diverse printing machines and technologies encompassing digital, flexo, and offset, recently invested in a Canon ImagePress V900.

PackIt Packaging invests in Thermostar T9

Sanwer Road Industrial Area, Indore-based PackIt Packaging has recently invested in a Thermostar T9 CTP. TechNova Imaging Systems supplied and installed the machine.

ColorJet receives ZED Gold certification

In a significant milestone on its journey toward manufacturing excellence, ColorJet has announced its achievement of the prestigious ZED Gold (zero defect, zero effect) certification under the Ministry of MSME’s sustainable certification scheme.

Happy Print balances speed and quality with Canon Colorado

Thane-based Happy Print recently installed a Canon Colorado M5W. Arrow Digital supplied and installed the machine.

PrintWeek Power 100: The 2025 shortlist unveiled

PrintWeek has announced the highly anticipated shortlist for its prestigious Power 100 of 2025, celebrating the most influential leaders in the Indian print and packaging industry.

Toph Packaging enhances capacity with Nova A5

Toph Packaging has taken a significant step in expanding its production capabilities by installing the Nova A5 flexo press, manufactured and installed by Alliance Printech. This move comes as part of the company’s strategy to increase capacity while maintaining efficiency and reliability.

Astron upgrades post-press with Rhyguan

Ahmedabad-headquartered Astron Packaging has upgraded its post-press division with the latest installation of a new Rhyguan TOP-330 multi-functional label die-cutting machine for IML (in-mould labels) from Flexo Image Graphics (FIG).

Cosmo Specialty Chemicals launches innovative heat seal solution

Cosmo Specialty Chemicals, has announced the launch of its innovative Coseal-601 heat seal coating solution. The company’s heat seal coating technology has demonstrated remarkable market performance, consistently outperforming industry benchmarks across various temperature ranges.

Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College celebrates Printers’ Day

The Department of Printing Technology, Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi organised a Printers’ Day event on 24 February to pay tribute to Johannes Gutenberg.

Rajoo Engineers wins SIES SOP Star Award 2025

This award is a testament to the company’s relentless pursuit of excellence and technological advancement.

TAF 2025 focuses on stronger laws to curb counterfeiting

In a major push to protect India’s industries, stakeholders at the 6th edition of the Traceability and Authentication Forum (TAF 2025) called for stricter anti-counterfeiting laws and advanced traceability measures.

A forward thinking approach: Mehzabin Nair of Skanem India

Mehzabin Nair, managing director of Skanem India, brings expertise in innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. In an interview with Anhata Rooprai, she shared her insights on the company’s strategies, the evolving label industry, and Skanem India’s future aspirations

Adobe unveils AI-powered brand concierge, agent orchestrator

Releases ten AI agents purpose-built on AEP Agent Orchestrator, to help marketing and creative teams to drive personalisation at scale.

Leading the way: Manjusha Singh, CEO of Siegwerk India

In honour of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Manjusha Singh, Siegwerk India’s first female CEO, speaks to Anhata Rooprai about how she drives growth, innovation, and sustainability in the packaging industry

Paper Trail: IPMA flags record import of paper, paperboard

Paper imports into India surged 20% to 1.76 million tonnes in 2024-25, straining domestic manufacturers and prompting calls for government intervention to protect local industry.

Halftone Die Makers expands with new plants

Halftone Die Makers is set to begin the new financial year on a strong note with installing a new CNC milling machine in Haridwar and launching a new plant in Bengaluru.

Yash Multi Printpack speeds up operations with Renuka ERP

Mumbai-based Yash Multi Printpack, a one-stop solution provider of world-class printed packaging products and premium-quality stationery items, has boosted its overall operations with the adoption of Renuka Softtec’s ERP solutions. The AI-enabled customised ERP solutions of Renuka Softtec are developed for smoothening the entire printing and post-printing operations for printers and packaging convertors in different industrial segments.

Crossword projects Rs 400-crore in revenue for FY25

With 120 stores across 40 cities, the brand has seen significant financial growth, reporting a current revenue of Rs 275-crore, marking a substantial increase over the past year

Media Expo Mumbai 2025 to showcase advertising innovations

The 54th Media Expo Mumbai, featuring over 150 exhibitors, will explore trends in advertising and signage technologies.

OnPrintShop to showcase AI and automation at Graphics Canada Expo 2025

OnPrintShop will demonstrate AI and automation-enabled web-to-print capabilities with RICOH at Graphics Canada Expo 2025, showcasing advancements for global printing professionals.

Me & My: Domino N610i, seven-colour digital press

Rishab and Parshav Jain, managing partners at Jain Transfer Products share their reasons to invest in a Domino N610i, seven-colour digital press and its benefits.

Industry stakeholders call for unified action on counterfeiting

Industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts convened at the 6th Traceability and Authentication Forum (TAF) 2025 in New Delhi to address the growing risks of counterfeiting in global supply chains.

Landor strengthens APAC leadership with key appointments

Landor, a global brand transformation company, has announced key appointments to its Asia-Pacific leadership team. Effective March 2025, Geet Nazir assumes the role of managing director for India, while Joël Cére takes on the position of managing director for Southeast Asia. These key additions will further strengthen Landor's capabilities and commitment to delivering impactful consulting, design, and experience expertise across the region.

BHS Corrugated, Agfa announce agreement to enhance Jetliner series

BHS Corrugated, a leading supplier in the corrugated industry and OEM of single-pass inkjet print systems, and Agfa, a global provider of inkjet systems and inks, have announce a strategic commercial agreement. Under this agreement, Agfa will exclusively supply the printing engines for the BHS Jetliner Xceed and BHS Jetliner Monochrome to BHS Corrugated and become a BHS-certified ink supplier.

Monotech Systems tops Canon TX-Series sales in India

Monotech Systems has announced that it has been honoured with the prestigious highest TX-Series ImagePrograf Units in 2024 award from Canon. This recognition celebrates Monotech’s outstanding achievement of installing 47 TX-Series models and a total of over 300+ Canon ImagePrograf large format printers in FY 2024-2025, cementing its position as the top Canon large Format printers dealer in India.

Adobe AI platform unites creativity and marketing

At Adobe Summit – the flagship digital experience conference – Adobe unveiled a suite of product innovations that drive Customer Experience Orchestration (CXO) in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). CXO is the evolution of Customer Experience Management, fulfilling the promise of personalisation at scale by combining the creation and development of seamless and connected customer experiences across all touchpoints and channels, with advancements in generative and agentic AI.

DPA celebrates Printers' Day

Continuing its social work and philanthropic gesture, Delhi Printers' Association celebrated the Printers' Day at the city-based orphanage Arya Anathalaya on 24 February 2025 by serving mid-day meal to about 700 students.

Government committed to promoting paper

In a question raised at Lok Sabha, whether the government has taken cognisance of the fact that the per capita paper consumption in the country is currently at a low of 16-kg, as compared to the global average of 57-kg, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, has expressed the hope that per capital consumption would rise in the future.

Ecoleaf technology enhanced with Fujifilm’s printbar

Actega and Fujifilm have collaborated to integrate the Fujifilm 46kUV inkjet printbar into the Ecoleaf metallisation solution, improving print resolution and supporting sustainable, on-demand production.

Unity Ads & Print invests in AccurioPress

Patparganj Industrial Area, Delhi-based Unity Ads & Print has recently invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C12000.

Cosmo First appoints Yamini Kumar as whole time director

The board of Cosmo First, an over four-decade old conglomerate with a global presence, has appointed Yamini Kumar Jaipuria as whole time director, corporate strategy, ESG & CSR, for a five-year term, effective immediately.

Cosmo Films bags SIES SOP Star Awards 2025

Cosmo Films has been honoured with the prestigious SIES SOP Star Awards 2025, further cementing its position as an innovative packaging solutions provider.

IIP hosts international summit on packaging

The fifth International Summit for the Packaging Industry was held at Eros Hotel in New Delhi on 6-8 March.

New Hunkeler Innovationdays format impresses in Lucerne

Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 has drawn to a close after four busy days in Lucerne that found the show in rude health, with the slightly tweaked format a hit with many visitors and exhibitors.

Printwell expands label business with Wanjie machines

This strategic investment aligns with the company's commitment to enhancing production efficiency.

Toyo Ink Arets receives positive response at PrintPack

At the recent PrintPack India 2025, Toyo Ink Arets India, a subsidiary of Belgium-based Toyo Ink Europe and a part of the globally renowned artience Group, presented its latest ink technology revolving around food-grade UV LED inks for offset printing, water-based inks for flexible packaging, and more. Science & Innovation was the theme of the company’s stall at the five-day show.

Chawla Printers goes for its third Komori

Since the installation of its first Komori press, an Enthrone 429, in 2023, New Delhi-based Chawla Printers never stopped investing in a Komori machine in every single year. Last year, the company installed a Enthrone 429. This year, it has booked a Lithrone GL437. The booking took place during the recent PrintPack 2025.

Daya reports successful showing at PrintPack

Daya, pioneers in lamination solutions, showcased complete range in lamination machines for commercial printing, packaging and digital industry ranging from 300-mm to 1,250-mm width sizes in both single and double side formats, focused on automation, which leads to less downtime, faster makeready, higher productivity and less wastages.

Grand Prints installs its fourth Maxima die-cutter

Grand Prints, a food carton and pharmaceutical packaging company, recently invested in a Excel Maxima Automatic die-cutter Maxima HS 1020 (28x40-inch) This is the company's fourth Excel Maxima kit.

Insight closes India’s first Fujifilm Revoria SC285S deal at PrintPack

The recently concluded Printpack 2025 witnessed a landmark moment for Fujifilm as the company unveiled its latest innovations in the print on demand segment. Among the highlights were the EC2100S and the Revoria SC285S five-colour production presses, two cutting-edge machines designed to redefine the printing space's efficiency, quality, and versatility. The response from visitors was overwhelmingly positive, with industry leaders hailing the launches as a game-changer.

Bindwel and Ultimate Tech unveil automated bookbinding solutions

Ultimate Tech and Bindwel team up for automated bookbinding solutions, helping digital printing companies optimise production and streamline workflows for shorter runs.

Nukkad Printer counts on Canon for print value and quality

Nukkad Printer is where amazing pictures turn into dazzling prints—all inspiringly, impressively, and instinctively. Such vivacity behind this Kolkata-based commercial printer is a string of advanced machines and equipment currently running in the company’s production facility and key among them are two Canon machines — Canon ImagePress V900 and Canon ImagePress V710, which have been supplied and installed by Canon India.

Sustainability in action PrintPack 2025: Emerging, Packnology, XRD Nano, And System

There was an effort witnessed during PrintPack 2025 at Hall 16, where Emerging Graphics, Packnology, XRD Nano & And Systems got their booths built using honeycomb boards and corrugated boards.

Sri Lanka Association of Printers partners with Bharat Print Expo

The Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP) has announced its partnership as a supporting association for Bharat Print Expo 2025, taking place from 24 to 26 April at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). This collaboration highlights SLAP’s dedication to advancing the South Asian printing industry.

Bobst Inventor Award 2025 recognises employee innovation

As a global innovation leader in the packaging industry, Bobst is delighted to announce the recipients of its Inventor Award 2025. Recognising drive and innovation, the scheme rewards Bobst employees who have been granted a patent in the past year.

Epson unveils the SureColor G6030

The company’s first wide-format direct-to-film 35-inch printer is set to revolutionise textile printing.

TAF 2025 to address India’s counterfeiting crisis

To foster industry-wide collaboration and equip stakeholders with advanced strategies, the Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), a global advocacy organisation for the authentication and traceability industry, is organising the sixth edition of the Traceability and Authentication Forum (TAF) 2025 on 17-18 March in New Delhi. The event will convene industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to discuss innovations in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, focusing on enhancing traceability and strengthening supply chain security.

Rupa Impressions opts for second Ricoh to enhance prints

Vizag-based Rupa Impressions has carried its digital printing capacity forward with the installation of a brand-new Ricoh Pro C7500, which is supplied and installed by Monotech Systems.

Dutta Printers embarks on a new journey with Ricoh

Popularly referred to as the ‘Thesis Production House,’ Kolkata-based Dutta Printers has long been a go-to printing hub for Jadavpur University students, catering to their needs for educational documents, study materials, research papers, thesis, and more. The company pulls off every printing task seamlessly at its well-equipped printing and production facility which has recently been upgraded with the installation of an advanced, versatile, and upgraded Ricoh Pro C7500 digital colour production press.

Megabound books 120 machines at PrintPack 2025

Based out of Bengaluru, Megabound booked 120 machines during PrintPack 2025. The company showcased 20 different machines at the show, including some new models.

Union minister of textiles visits ColorJet at GTE Expo

The visit underscored ColorJet’s commitment to the Make in India initiative.

Nila Spaces takes over Ahmedabad with roadblock outdoor campaign

Nila Spaces, a progressive luxury real estate company, launched an exclusive outdoor roadblock campaign in Ahmedabad. The campaign, designed by Interbrand and executed in collaboration with Times OOH, featured visuals placed at strategic locations, including major entry and exit routes and pathways leading to the concert venue.

Rajoo Engineers lays foundation for manufacturing park

The newly acquired land will house a comprehensive ecosystem where all verticals of Rajoo Engineers' operations will be seamlessly integrated under one roof.

S Chand hosts prize distribution ceremony at NDWBF 2025

The ceremony featured a range of exciting prizes, including two grand prizes of brand-new laptops to support winners on their digital learning journey.

Adobe Photoshop celebrates 35 years of creativity

Adobe is all set to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Photoshop, the world’s leading digital imaging and design software that has transformed creativity across industries. Since its launch in 1990, Photoshop has empowered designers, photographers, and artists worldwide to bring their visions to life, shaping the future of digital art, visual storytelling, and creative workflows.

Rice brand launches OOH campaign with 3D anamorphic installations

KRBL’s iconic India Gate Basmati Rice is creating waves with a high-impact Out-of-Home (OOH) campaign that was launched like a movie premiere. Spanning multiple metro and key cities, the campaign combines creativity, technology, and cultural relevance to celebrate the brand’s transformation with style and flair.

Color-Logic and ATP Color partner for textile printing

Touch7, a leader in neon colour systems, and ATP Color, a prominent manufacturer of textile printers, have announced a strategic technology partnership aimed at enhancing the textile printing landscape. This collaboration introduces the Touch7 Neon Color System, which promises to transform how textile printers utilise vibrant colors.

APL Machinery reports unprecedented success at PrintPack 2025

APL Machinery has reported that PrintPack India 2025, held at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, was a tremendous success for the company, attracting a diverse range of industry professionals, partners, and prospective clients eager to explore the latest advancements in the printing sector.

Cosmo First declares results

Cosmo First declared its financial results for the quarter ended December 2024 on 11 February.

Experts discuss packaging circularity at Think Circle

Team PrintWeek spoke with Rashi Agarwal, chief business officer at Banyan Nation, Rahul Nene, head, climate and nature at Huhtamaki, and Mika Sulkinoja, leading specialist, carbon neutral circular economy at Sitra about packaging circularity on the sidelines of Think Circle on 10th January 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Kurz secures a deal

Kurz showcased products that had not yet made their Indian debut at PrintPack India 2025. Alongside its range of foils, Kurz showcased its silver line options in foiling as well as a 60-degree box concept, which the company created to enhance branding.

PrintPack 2025: Webtech secures multiple orders

Webtech International Machineries has announced a successful Printpack 2025. The exhibition proved to be an outstanding platform for the company to showcase its latest advancements in flexographic printing machines.

Vipul Organics reports 10.44% growth on a YoY basis

The company also reported 81.57% PAT growth on YoY basis and 60.55% growth on the nine-month basis in Q3 results for FY 2024-2025.

Solimar Systems announces enhanced enterprise workflow Features

This latest version introduces expanded database support, enhanced job management capabilities, and new API functionalities designed to streamline production workflows.

Kodak is uniquely positioned to guide printers: BB Nikumb of Kodak

Beyond our cutting-edge technology, we bring decades of experience and valuable insights to help our customers future-proof their offset and digital printing business and achieve long-term success in an evolving industry, says BB Nikumb, sales director, India, Kodak, in an interview with PrintWeek

PrintPack 2025: Officenow strengthens its fleet with two new Komori kit

Kundali-based Officenow India has reaffirmed its trust in Komori by signing a deal for two Komori GL437 printing presses at PrintPack India 2025. Both machines are scheduled for delivery in July 2025.

Komori secures 19 new orders at PrintPack

Komori India secured a total of 19 new orders for its advanced multi-colour sheetfed offset printing presses at PrintPack India 2025. These orders were placed by a diverse group of prominent companies spanning book publishing, commercial printing, and packaging sectors.

Divine Prints enhances capabilities with AccurioShine

Gurugram-based Divine Prints has taken a significant step in print embellishment by installing the Konica Minolta AccurioShine 3600, a UV coating and foiling machine powered by MGI. The installation, carried out by Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, marks the company’s entry into the growing print enhancement segment.

SS Communications gets central India’s first EFI Pro 32r+

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh-based SS Communications recently invested in the advanced EFI Pro 32r+. The machine machine was supplied and installed by Arrow Digital.

SS Color Lab invests in Konica Minolta

Kolkata-based SS Color Lab recently invested in the AccurioPress C3080, C7090, and C73hc to enhance its printing capabilities, particularly for catalogues, brochures, and other high-quality commercial print applications.

Print HERstory Month 2025 celebrates women in print

March marks the return of Print HERstory Month, an annual celebration dedicated to amplifying women’s voices in the printing industry that coincides with Women’s History Month. Hosted and founded by Girls Who Print, this year’s initiative aligns with the United Nations' 2025 International Women’s Day theme, For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.

Online Printed Intelligence workshop held

A first-of-its-kind, one-day online hands-on workshop about Printed Intelligence (PI) was conducted jointly by the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP), Kerala and I4 Technologies on 25 January 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Precision launches KruzTech

Precision Machines and Automation introduced its KruzTech machine at PrintPack. The machine does drip-off coatings on offset machines.

Digital printing is seeing significant growth: Vijaya Grafiks’ Prashanth Kumar

Prashanth Kumar reflects on Vijaya Grafiks’ growth in 2024, technological innovations, and the company’s outlook for 2025, including the shift towards digital and automation in printing.

PrintPack 2025: Ronald launches paper bag machine

Ronald Machines Worldwide launched a square-bottom paper bag-making machine with a seven-servo system at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Dheemanth Engineering Works closes three deals

Dheemanth Engineering Works showcased an advanced carton folder-gluing machine at PrintPack India 2025. The machine is part of Dheemanth’s Falcofold series. It has been made for all sorts of duplex and corrugated boxes, and has a carton-feeder unit, pre-folding unit, track unit, crash lock-bottom unit, gluing unit and a folding and closing unit along with some others.

PrintPack 2025: Monotech Systems unveils Plockmatic digital print finishing solutions

Monotech Systems has officially launched its partnership with the global leader, Plockmatic Group, bringing European digital print finishing technologies to the Indian market at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Acme Machinery launches new folder-gluer

The company will be investing in packaging units and developing advanced folder-gluer machines.

PrintPack 2025: Konica Minolta introduces AccurioPress C14010S

Konica Minolta introduced the AccurioPress C14010S at PrintPack. The product has CMYK+white. The company will take about four-five months to launch the machine in the market. “Of late, we are seeing certain applications which use white as a base,” said Manish Gupta, head, product and life cycle management, planning division, Konica Minolta India.

PrintPack 2025: Sodhisons enjoys a successful show

Sodhisons Mechanical Works showcased a vast array of machines at PrintPack. Its product portfolio included semi and fully automatic paper bag machines, die-cutters, flute laminators, UV screen printers, spot UVs and manual and automatic hot foil stampers.

PrintPack 2025: Arofine Polymers launches adhesive for FFGs

Arofine is seeing good traction in pasting adhesives, it will be expanding its plant’s capacity in 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Devendra expands into labels with Ultraflex UFO 370

Sonepat-based Devendra Prints & Packaging is taking a bold step towards growth by diversifying into label printing with the addition of an Ultraflex UFO 370, an eight-colour narrow-web flexo printing press manufactured by UV Graphic Technologies.

Quality is an important parameter if you want to survive in the market: Mohit Batra of RSG Solutions

Mohit Batra, business head, print and graphics, RSG Solutions, says the company’s solutions increase productivity with real-time proofs on digital systems, which can easily be replicated in production with standardisation.

PrintPack 2025: Pragati displays range of its products

Pragati Corporation showcased products from both digital and offset segments at PrintPack. The company also offers gloss, matte, velvet, sparkle and 3D laminations that are used in products such as brochures and menu cards.

PrintPack 2025: Mark Vi Trac Systems showcases pharma solutions

At PrintPack, Mark Vi Trac Systems showcased its printers and products that are used in pharmaceutical and printing companies. The Markoprint X1 jet stitch printer is one of its preferred products. The machine was launched in 2012, and the heads can be stitched or unstitched to achieve desired printing heights.

PrintPack 2025: Insight launches Atexco Vega Press Mini

The company will be investing heavily in digital printing and it is eyeing expansion in the UAE market.

PrintPack 2025: Om Vir Print O Pack closes 30 deals

Om Vir Print O Pack closed 30 deals at PrintPack India 2025. It showcased two divisions: the rigid box division where it displayed products from startups to high-end-user machines and the post-press division.

PrintPack 2025: Trutech books two machines

Trutech booked a rolling machine and a binding machine at PrintPack India 2025. The rolling machine has been designed to roll papers, whereas the binding machine has been designed to bind notebooks.

We expect double-digit growth in inkjet publishing in 2025: Amit Khurana of TechNova

Amit Khurana of TechNova Imaging System says the year 2025 will be a year of accelerated innovation and investment, with digital, sustainable and hybrid solutions shaping the future.

PrintPack 2025: Komori India secures eight orders

Komori India has announced the successful closure of eight printing press deals at PrintPack India 2025, reaffirming its strong presence in the Indian printing and packaging industry.

PrintPack 2025: Bosshere showcases its inventory of spare parts

Bosshere Offset Parts offered an inventory of spare parts of all major presses at PrintPac, including companies such as Heidelberg and Komori.

PrintPack 2025: Galvomaster unveils solvent recovery solutions

Galvomaster introduced its solvent recovery solutions at PrintPack India 2025. Spearheading this initiative were Bhupendra Srivastava and Sushil Jaiswall, who shared insights on the company’s latest advancements and plans.

PrintPack 2025: Mimaki closes four deals

On the first three days of PrintPack India 2025, Mimaki India closed four deals.

PrintPack 2025: Autoprint introduces finishing equipment for digital printing

Coimbatore-based Autoprint Machinery has expanded its portfolio by launching a new range of finishing equipment for digital printing at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Ample Graphics secures multiple deals

Ample Graphics has announced multiple deals within the first three days of PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: TechNova expands inkjet portfolio with Kyocera partnership

Kyocera Document Solutions India has partnered with TechNova to expand its inkjet printing solutions in India. Under the agreement, TechNova will represent Kyocera’s inkjet printing presses and printheads in the country, leveraging its market presence and expertise in digital print solutions.

PrintPack 2025: Sona Papers, HP, and Redington unveil calendar to showcase HP Indigo print capabilities

Sona Papers, in collaboration with HP India and Redington, launched an exclusive calendar designed to highlight the exceptional print capabilities of the newly introduced HP Indigo 15K digital press on premium fine papers. This initiative demonstrates the synergy between cutting-edge printing technology and high-quality substrates offered by Sona papers, offering a tangible experience of superior print performance.

PrintPack 2025: Fujifilm unveils next-gen printing solutions

Committed to driving value from innovation, Fujifilm India’s latest range of products aims to provide solutions that elevate customer experience.

Bobsberg introducing equipment to align with market trends

Chandrashekhar Dhote and Kapil Dev of Bobsberg India, which was incorporated recently, share the details of its product portfolio and its plans for 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Falcon Vacuum Pumps showcases complete range

Faridabad-based Falcon Vacuum Pumps & Systems unveiled its entire product range at PrintPack India 2025. The company specialises in oil-lubricated vacuum pumps, oil-sealed vacuum pumps, dry vacuum pumps, dry vacuum pressure pumps, ring blowers, and more, catering primarily to the printing and packaging industries.

PrintPack 2025: Provin Technos inks two RMGT 9 Series deals on Day One

Provin Technos secured two orders for the RMGT 9 Series 920 ST four-colour presses on the very first day of the exhibition. Both the machines will be used for books and commercial printing.

Product Watch: TechNova’s Duplo DDC-8000

TechNova introduces the Duplo DDC-8000 at PrintPack India 2025, a B2 digital spot UV coater with inline cold foiling for enhanced print embellishments and luxury applications.

PrintPack 2025: Apsom Infotex showcases latest innovations

At the show, Apsom has displayed the Roland series of comprehensive digital printing solutions fit for every industry offering visitors an exclusive opportunity to explore a wide array of advanced printing solutions.

PrintPack 2025: AV Global Technologies remains optimistic

AV Global Technologies’ star product at PrintPack was its sample maker for digital cutting systems. The product is useful for making samples for corrugated boxes and printed cartons. The machine was launched in 2024, and the feedback for it thus far has been positive.

PrintPack 2025: Novurania unveils range of printing and coating blankets

Italian printing and coating blankets specialist Novurania is making a strong impact at PrintPack India 2025, unveiling its latest range of high-performance products at Stand G7, Hall 09. Recognised globally for its superior-quality printing and coating blankets for offset and metal printing, Novurania continues to cater to the evolving needs of the Indian market.

PrintPack 2025: Inter Films India showcases hot stamping foils

Inter Films India displayed its hot stamping foils, lamination films and holographic hot stamping foils at PrintPack. Its star product is hot stamping foils, which were launched in 2000 and are periodically updated.

Our expertise in commercial printing gives us a competitive in packaging: Jitender Rohilla

In an exclusive interaction with Jun Sudo, president, Komori India and Jitender Rohilla, general manager, sales, Komori India, share the company’s plans vis-a-vis the growing packaging market plus its PrintPack India plans

PrintPack 2025: Multivista finalises Bindwel’s Freedom5K Binder

At PrintPack 2025, Chennai-based Multivista, one of India's leading book print exporters, officially finalised its order for the Freedom5K perfect binder from Bindwel Technologies, reinforcing its commitment to high-quality, export-ready book production.

PrintPack 2025: Precision Cutting Systems unveils Art Check software

Precision Cutting System showcased its new machine ‘Art Check at PrintPack 2025. The machine works as a proofreader comparing the proof of customer-approved artwork to the first run. The machine points out deviations from the master file. The software ensures they are all precise to the tea, comparing it to the scanner and UI.

PrintPack 2025: Monotech Systems launches PixelGlow Vertex

Monotech Systems unveiled its PixelGlow Vertex at PrintPack India 2025. According to the company, it is India’s first fully automatic B2 size multi-pass digital UV and foiling system. The machine has been designed and developed by Monotech Systems.

PrintPack 2025: Kodak signs Kapoor Imaging as channel partner

Kodak has appointed Kapoor Imaging as a channel partner for the Indian market under a reseller agreement signed at PrintPack 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Vijaya Grafiks secures four orders

Vijaya Grafiks, an Indian manufacturer of folder-gluing machines and solutions for the QSR (quick service restaurants) segment, has made a strong start at PrintPack India 2025, securing four major orders within the first two days of the exhibition.

PrintPack 2025: Bobst announces sale of Novafold folder-gluer to Sai Packaging

While announcing the sale of Bobst folder-gluer to Sai Packaging, Venugopal Menon, zone business director for business unit, printing and converting at Bobst, outlines the company’s strategy, highlighting the push towards automation, driving digitalisation through Bobst Connect platform and offering clients with end to end solutions across the industry in folding carton, flexibles, corrugated and labels.

PrintPack 2025: XRD Nano UK sells UV casting machine to IOWIT Technologies

XRD Nano, the London-based trailblazer in UV casting and curing technology, has started PrintPack 2025 on a high note by securing the sale of its flagship high-speed UV casting machine, the Xe 1650. With 1650-mm width, the machine has been acquired by IOWIT Technologies, a long-time user of XRD Nano’s solutions, including the Xe 1350 model.

PrintPack 2025: Guru Nanak Machinery showcases multiple products

Guru Nanak Machinery Company’s prime product was its heavy-duty die-punching machine used for box making. It also showcased a sticker half-cutting machine.

PrintPack 2025: Asian Organics has a successful showing

Delhi-based Asian Organics claims to have solidified about 15 deals with clients at PrintPack 2025, but was unwilling to disclose the details.

PrintPack 2025: Megabound launches new mobile app

Megabound, a leader in post-press and bookbinding solutions, has announced the launch of its new Megabound mobile application, now available on both iOS and Android platforms. Designed to streamline operations and enhance customer support, this innovative app offers a seamless digital experience for MEGABOUND clients worldwide.

PrintPack 2025: Narsingh Dass Group reinforces the green side of paper

Narsingh Dass Group believes that people tend to have misconceptions about paper. The theme for its stall aimed to dispel misconceptions and spoke about the benefits and utilities of paper. It reinforced the belief that the paper industry grows the most trees in the world.

PrintPack 2025: Alliance Digitech highlights Konica Minolta printing machines

Indian dealer of Konica Minolta printers, Alliance Digitech, showcased the c 250 1i and c 226i colour printers. The c250i prints 25/25 ppm in colour and black and white with paper formats A6- SRA 3, custom formats and a banner format of up to 1.2 metres.

PrintPack 2025: Bindwel showcases innovations in bookbinding

One of the key highlights at this year’s exhibition is Bindwel’s next-generation bookbinding solutions. The company has unveiled its Sprint, Relay, and Marathon binding systems, designed to cater to short, medium, and long print runs with unparalleled efficiency. These solutions integrate automation and data-driven workflows, enabling printers to handle varying batch sizes while minimising waste.

There’s an increased interest from offset printers to embrace digital: Katsuhisa Asari

The overall demand for print remains strong, with businesses embracing hybrid solutions that combine digital and offset technologies for greater flexibility and efficiency, says Katsuhisa Asari, managing director, Konica Minolta India

PrintPack 2025: 3S Graphic Solutions secure two deals

At PrintPack 2025, 3S Graphic Solutions showcased several products, including box-making automatic plants, gluing machines, wrapping machines, conveyors and even a digital UV segment. The company’s star products were its UV bottle products and digital printing machines.

PrintPack 2025: Despac Global gets third machine from NBG

Despac Global announced the acquisition of its third fully automatic paper carry bag machine, the NBG Zono ZD-F450QXB, at PrintPack India 2025. This strategic investment reinforces Despac’s commitment to cutting-edge, eco-friendly packaging technology and strengthens its successful collaboration with NBG-Zono, a global leader in paper bag manufacturing machinery.

Offset printers must innovate to keep up with digital: Ashish Sharma

Ashish Sharma of Aarushi Agencies shares insights on the state of the print industry, the shift towards packaging, and the need for innovation in offset printing. He discusses the company's latest partnerships, the evolving demands of print buyers, and why automation, sustainability, and high-performance consumables are shaping the future.

PrintPack 2025: Shailja Papers launches a versatile array of goods

Shailja Papers celebrated three new launches at PrintPack 2025. The paper distributor, importer and exporter has launched black paper for the Indian market, coated recycled paper for the imported market and soft and hardwood pulp for imports.

Product Watch: TechNova’s Akron range

TechNova showcases its Akron range of eco-friendly, Fogra-approved fountain solutions at PrintPack India 2025, offering IPA reduction, improved pressroom safety, and sustainable, high-performance printing.

Actega’s barrier coatings: Delivering global solutions for sustainable packaging

With over a decade of expertise, Actega produces innovative barrier coatings tailored to the food, cosmetics, and pet care industries. In this conversation with PrintWeek/WhatPackaging at PrintPack 2025, Amit Save of Actega, which is represented by Nulith Graphics, discusses the nitty-gritty of barrier coatings.

PrintPack 2025: Ace Color unveils ink duct foils and Manila Papers

Ace Color announced the debut of ink duct foils and Manila papers at PrintPack India 2025. The company generally manufactures offset rubber blankets.

PrintPack 2025 kicks off with a grand opening

The 16th edition of PrintPack India 2025, the country’s largest exhibition for the packaging and printing industry, was inaugurated in a grand ceremony on 1 February. Delegates from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka joined the event, highlighting its international significance.

The future of print lies in sustainability and innovation: Pratik Gandhi

Pratik Gandhi, director of Enkey Enterprise & Taarget Papers, shares insights on market growth, sustainability, and the evolving role of speciality papers in digital and offset printing. He discusses how strategic collaborations, eco-friendly materials, and a focus on innovation are shaping the company’s future in a rapidly evolving print landscape

Cosmo First marks new expansion in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The strategic location was chosen for its promising industrial infrastructure and potential for future development.

PrintPack 2025 preview: Twirl Digitech - Zund

PrintWeek spotlights Top Exhibitors at PrintPack India, the boutique event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, taking place from 1-5 February. Here is the seventh lot.

PrintPack 2025 preview: Megabound India - Nilpeter

PrintWeek spotlights Top Exhibitors at PrintPack India, the boutique event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, taking place from 1-5 February. Here is the fifth lot.

PrintPack 2025 preview: Falcon Pressroom Chemicals - Jindal Offset India

PrintWeek spotlights Top Exhibitors at PrintPack India, the boutique event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, taking place from 1-5 February. Here is the third lot.

PrintPack 2025: UFlex to exhibit innovative solutions

UFlex is set to exhibit its advanced range of inks, coatings, adhesives, and printing and packaging machines at PrintPack India 2025.

Hubergroup launches cold foil silver and gold adhesives for FCM applications

These adhesives are powered by Hubergroup's UV-curing cold foil adhesives, NewV lac MGA to provide sharp definition.

PrintPack 2025: Daya to showcase range of lamination machines

Daya, a pioneers in lamination solutions, is showcasing a complete range of lamination machines for commercial printing, packaging and digital industry at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025 preview: Partishtha Enterprises - Sumukha Hitech Products Industry

PrintWeek spotlights the Top Exhibitors at PrintPack India, the boutique event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, taking place from 1-5 February. Here is the sixth lot.

PrintPack 2025: Konica Minolta to launch AccurioPress

This participation will help showcase innovative technologies that address the evolving needs of print professionals across various segments.

PrintPack 2025: Vinsak, Rotatek to showcase advanced labelling

Vinsak along with Rotatek Printing and Packaging Technologies are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to engage with customers at the PrintPack India. Vinsak will offer its entire suite of pre-press, press and post-press solutions along with its partners to bring the latest technologies to the Saudi market.

16th PrintPack attracts global attention

The Indian Printing, Packaging, and Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) is gearing up to host the largest-ever PrintPack India exhibition, set to showcase cutting-edge technologies and solutions from over 600 global exhibitors. With registrations pouring in from 52 countries, the event promises to be a global gathering of industry leaders and innovators.

Ranesh Bajaj on Vinsak’s milestones, sustainability, and the future of printing

In an exclusive interview, Ranesh Bajaj, managing director of Vinsak, shares insights into the company’s achievements in 2024, including the successful turnaround of Rotatek and the 125th installation of the Label-Decore machine. Bajaj discusses emerging trends, sustainability initiatives, and how Vinsak is leveraging automation and AI to stay ahead in the evolving printing and packaging industry.

PrintPack 2025 preview: Keyway Sales - Lucky Plastics

PrintWeek spotlights Top Exhibitors at PrintPack India, the boutique event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, taking place from 1-5 February. Here is the fourth lot.

PrintPack 2025 preview: Conway Machine - Excel Machineries

PrintWeek spotlights Top Exhibitors at PrintPack India, the boutique event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, taking place from 1-5 February. Here is the second lot.

PrintPack 2025 preview: APL Machinery - Bobst

PrintWeek spotlights Top Exhibitors at PrintPack India, the boutique event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, taking place from 1-5 February. Here is the first lot.

Indian publishers sue OpenAI

Indian publishers take OpenAI to court over AI copyright clash in a landmark legal case which could reshape copyright norms and AI accountability in India.

Dabur Q3 consolidated revenue up 3.1% at Rs 3,355-crore

The company’s Q3 operating profit is also up by 2.1% at Rs 682-crore.

PrintPack 2025: Malhotra Graphics to display new machines

Mumbai-headquartered Malhotra Graphics, a distributor and a single point-of-contact for a wide range of pre-press, printing, post-press finishing machines as well as consumables is displaying a handful of new solutions at PrintPack 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Sodhisons to showcase range of products

Located at Stall E26 and E20 in Hall 9 at PrintPack India 2025, Sodhisons is demonstrating its signature brand Crosograph die-cutting with foiling machines.

Parishree Printers enters into digital with Canon

Bengaluru-based Parishree Printers, a family-owned letterpress and offset printing business, has forayed into digital printing with an investment in a Canon ImagePress V800 digital production.

PrintPack 2025: Shree Paper to showcase Shiro Echo paper

Delhi-based, paper merchant Shree Paper Sales is highlighting the Shiro Echo paper from Favini, Italy, among others, at PrintPack India 2025. The company, which debuted at PrintPack 2019, deals in graphic paper, paper board, speciality paper, covering material, bookbinding boards and others.

Showcase of digital photo printing at CEIF

The 31st Consumer Electronic Imaging Far (CEIF) was organised by the by the All India Photographic Trade and Industry Association at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on 9-11 January.

PrintPack 2025: Komori to present latest machines

Komori India is all set to present some latest technologies revolving around new machines and more at PrintPack 2025, which is taking place from February 1-5 at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR.

PrintPack 2025: Indas to display ERP on Rent

Indas Analytics will display its Indus Print ERP (web) in a SaaS model – ERP on Rent at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Excel to showcase its die-cutting machine

Excel Machineries’ prime product at PrintPack 2025 is its automatic die-cutting machine, the Maxima HS1020 size 28x40-inch.

PrintPack 2025: DGM to display SmartFlute flute laminator

DGM Automation will display the SmartFlute 1450, Technocut 1050S, and TechnoFold 1100SL at PrintPack India 2025.

Printpack 2025: Popli Graphics to launch Sitexo roller cleaner

Popli Graphics is set to officially launch the Sitexo Plus SLP 1.5 at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Partistha to showcase jet screen printing machine

Partistha Enterprises will showcase its jet screen printing machine at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Kongsberg to display its X series

The Kongsberg X20 digital cutting table, part of its X series, will be the centrepiece of its booth at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Nilpeter to showcase new FB-17 press

Nilpeter will showcase its latest press innovation, the FB-17, which delivers exceptional flexibility and quality across a diverse range of printing applications at PrintPack 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Artience Group exhibits ink innovations

The Artience Group (formerly known as Toyo Ink) is set to unveil its latest advancements in ink technology at PrintPack India 2025. Centred around the theme of science and innovation, the company at the show will highlight its efforts in UV and LED food-grade inks for offset and flexo printing, as well as water-based inks for flexible packaging.

PrintPack 2025: Line O Matic to launch reel-to-reel flexo machine

Line O Matic will launch its automatic reel-to-reel flexo printing machine at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Bindwel to highlight short-run book solution

Bindwel will showcase Insta (one book model) and Freedom 2K (short-run book solution) at PrintPack India 2025.

Printpack 2025: Renuka Softec to unveil AI-enabled chatbot

Renuka Softec will showcase its AI-enabled chatbot at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Keyway Sales to launch digital cutter

Keyway Sales' star product Intec ColorCut SC7000 Pro-T XL B2+ will be launched in India at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack season is here: The season for gifting books

Time to gift books (lots of books) to your nearest and dearest. With every WhatsApp message you send during PrintPack, make it a point to gift a book.

PrintPack 2025: Kodak to highlight Trendsetter platesetter

At the 16th edition of PrintPack 2025, Kodak will showcase its pre-press, software and inkjet technologies that help printers meet industry challenges and profitably serve their customers.

PrintPack 2025: Heidelberg to highlight Prinect workflow solutions

Heidelberg India will present a range of complete print solutions aimed at supporting the needs of printing businesses at PrintPack India 2025.

Konica Minolta celebrates colours in its calendar

The project underscores the company’s focus on leveraging innovative technology to create remarkable results for its customers and partners.

PrintPack 2025: Zund to showcase its G3 series

Zund will showcase the G3 L 2500 at PrintPack 2025, the company’s first-ever showcase of the G3 series in India.

PrintPack 2025: Webtech to showcase flexo presses

Webtech International Machineries will showcase its flexo presses in both single and dual servo at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Sumukha to showcase synthetic glue

At PrintPack India 2025, Sumukha Hitech Products Industry will showcase its synthetic glue.

PrintPack 2025: Shree Paper to highlight Shiro Echo paper

Shree Paper Sales will highlight the Shiro Echo paper from Favini, Italy, at PrintPack India 2025.

Printpack 2025: Provin to highlight RMGT 9 Series

Provin Technos will highlight the RMGT 9 Series at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Megabound to showcase 20 machines

Megabound will showcase 20 machines, including a bunch of new launches at PrintPack 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Monotech Systems to showcase KnowzzleJet

Introduced in 2020, the knowzzleJet is designed for a range of commercial applications, including books, transactional printing, and direct mail.

PrintPack 2025: Bobst to exhibit Novacut

At PrintPack 2025, Bobst will exhibit its Novacut 106 3.0 autoplaten die-cutter with the new auto-register contactless system.

PrintPack 2025: Twirl Digitech to showcase paper-folding machine

Twirl Digitech will showcase its HXCP CP paper-folding machine at PrintPack 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Sharpline to launch a pad printing machine

Sharpline Engineers will launch a motorised pad printing machine at PrintPack India 2025.

Printpack 2025: Nippon Color to highlight inkjet book printing machines

Nippon Color will highlight Oyang’s Pixelprint HD Series digital inkjet book printing machines at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Lucky Plastics to showcase PP sheets

Lucky Plastics will showcase its PP sheets at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Kumark to exhibit its pumps

Kumark Vacuum Systems will exhibit its pump model CBX62-L-VBVB-01 along with four other products at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Packnology to highlight Haotian

Packnology Graphics will showcase its Haotian HGP 330 VF, PRDC 330 FS and iEcho PK4 with router at PrintPack India 2025.

Krishna Graphics to showcase blanket cleaner

Krishna Graphics will showcase the Nikka wet washcloth for automatic blanket cleaning during PrintPack 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Emerging to showcase digital cutting machine

Emerging Graphics will showcase its IECHO BK4-1312 digital cutting machine and Focus inkjet printer at PrintPack India 2025.

How Adidas aims to unleash India’s USD 130B sports potential

During his presentation, Neelendra Singh, the general manager at Adidas India, shared the game plan for India and how the largest sportswear brand in the country believes sports have the power to change the lives of ordinary citizens.

L Prabhakar unfolds how ITC has made a difference in Indian villages

During his presentation at BMPA's Print Summit, Prabhakar Lingareddy of ITC highlighted the group's afforestation programme. To date, it has covered 1.1 million acres and supports 212 million-person days of employment for rural households.

Heidelberg to present Jetfire 50 at Hunkeler Innovationdays

Heidelberg will present the Jetfire 50 in the Heidelberg design for the first time, as a key component of a comprehensive digital ecosystem.

Praatik Khanna named junior secretary of ERA

Based in Ahmedabad, Khanna will support ERA’s mission to promote gravure printing and enhance its outreach in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

MG Digital adds another Ricoh to boost productivity

The company’s first Ricoh kit, a Ricoh Pro C7500, was installed in May 2024.

PrintPack 2025: Jindal to showcase Shenda paper-cutting machine

Jindal Offset will showcase its Shenda paper-cutting machine at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Becker to display its pumps

Becker India will display its vacuum and pressure combined pumps at PrintPack India 2025.

Siegwerk introduces NC-free toolbox for recyclable flexible packaging

With this, Siegwerk enables its customers to create future-proof flexible polyolefin packaging solutions.

Paperworld India begins on 23 January

The show, co-located with the Corporate Gifts Show, will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre on 23-25 January 2025 in Mumbai.

Prakash Digital optimises print quality with Ricoh

Prakash Digital is a 15-year-old digital printing company working for a vast customer base.

A to Z Digital Prints leverages efficiency of Canon

A one-stop provider of complete digital printing solutions, the company’s production facility at Andheri East is equipped with lines of machines of different formats, technologies, and configurations for varied applications.

Konica Minolta highlights its photo printing prowess at CEIF 2025

Konica Minolta's AccurioPress C84hc/C74hc drew significant attention for its high-chroma technology, demonstrating exceptional colour reproduction capabilities crucial for professional photography.

Mumbai-based Parkar Print adds Fujifilm Revoria

The Fujifilm Revoria EC1100 handles various media weights from 52 gsm to 400 gsm; everything from thin folded flyers to thick business cards can be printed.

Bindwel-PrintWeek masterclass on 28 January

Bindwel, in association with PrintWeek, will host a masterclass on the topic, ‘The Future of Bookbinding: From Custom Runs to Mass Production’ on 28 January 2025.

PrintPack 2025: HB Fuller to launch adhesive for mono cartons

HB Fuller will launch its Advantra 9217 at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Falcon to launch multiple solutions

Falcon Pressroom Chemicals will launch several solutions at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Enkey Enterprises to display eco-friendly kraft paper

Enkey Enterprises’ star product is the gKraft – Globulus Engineered Kraft, which will be launched and exhibited at PrintPack India 2025..

PrintPack 2025: Conway Machine to showcase gripper bars

Conway Machine will showcase its gripper bars for Bobst 102 and 106 die-cutters at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Aarushi to display rigid box machines

Aarushi Agencies will have on display the Novurania Spa, Kris, Helios Quartz, and Emmeci products at PrintPack India 2025.

DB Corp reports 20% CAGR for ad revenue in three years

The company announced its highest-ever nine-month performance with revenue at Rs 18,544 million and PAT at Rs 3,187-million.

Bharat Food & Pack Expo rescheduled for 28-30 November

Bharat Food & Pack Expo 2025 has been rescheduled to 28-30 November 2025 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Jaipur.

Bhavana Color World elevates digital printing with Canon

Bhavana Color World maintains a tradition of fulfilling its customers with the best products and services it provides.

Fespa 2025 events to unite print, signage and personalisation

Fespa Global Print Expo 2025 and its co-located events will serve as a connection point for all future-thinking industry specialists and experts who attend.

PrintPack 2025: Filigree to display die-cutter, folder-gluer

Filigree Pack will display the HT 760 die-cutting machine and Zihong BH 1100 4/6-corner folder-gluer at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: Druck & Bindung to launch collapsible box assembly machine

Druck & Bindung will launch its new product the Megnabox automatic collapsible box assembly machine, the Magnabox DB-1000Z at PrintPack 2025.

PrintPack 2025: AV Global to showcase digital cutting machine

AV Global Technologies will showcase its digital cutting machine at PrintPack India 2025.

PrintPack 2025: APL Machinery to display digital label press

APL Machinery will showcase its QuantumJet-47 roll-to-roll digital label press at PrintPack India 2025.

Color-Logic introduces embellishment to in-mould labels

The development comes when brands are increasingly looking to differentiate their packaging through premium, high-quality finishes that stand out on retail shelves.

HNCO Packaging invests in Canon ImagePress

With this, the company will have a colour production press in-house.

The future of books: highly lucrative but it needs agile tactics

The roundtable organised by Bindwel and PrintWeek India on 29 November 2024 in New Delhi was an eye opener. Top book publishers and print firms trumpeted the value of books and suggested ways in which to make the business of books easier. leading publishers, printers, and industry experts confabulated for more than two hours about the bookmaking during a closed-door discussion. This year’s theme triggered engaging conversations about the potential of print to revolutionise storytelling, with an emphasis on engaging younger readers.

1.43 lakh brands invested in print advertising in 2024

India’s print advertising experienced a 3% increase in ad space volumes during January-September 2024, according to TAM Media Research.

Konica Minolta begins the year with new offices in Mumbai and Kolkata

The reason behind this initiative is to establish dedicated resource consolidation initiatives to optimise talent deployment and market responsiveness.

Parveen Aggarwal re-elected as president of OPA

Prof Kamal Mohan Chopra was re-elected as the general secretary for the term 2025-26.

The Six Ms of MN Pandey

MN Pandey of Avantika Printers shares his theory of six Ms in a conversation with the PrintWeek team.

Huhtamaki India, Embassy of Finland host Think Circle

As part of CII-India Plastics Pact's (IPP) Initiative, the second edition of Think Circle presented the Design for recyclability guidelines for films and flexible packaging. The new guidelines aim to increase awareness and overcome recycling challenges in flexible packaging by streamlining materials, reducing waste, and enhancing circularity.

PrintPack India 2025 scales up with additional halls

IPAMA organises a series of promotional meets for the event to be held on 1-5 February 2025, at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida.

Corrugation to grow at 10-12% annually: FCBM

The 52nd annual meeting of the Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers (FCBM) witnessed industry participation.

Golden City Digital Offset Printers buys AccurioPress

Golden City Digital Offset Printers recently invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7090.

Print Dots gets Xerox to meet short-run demands

Chennai-based Print Dots recently invested in a Xerox Versant 280.

City Print Services opts for AccurioPress

City Print Services recently invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7090. The machine has been running on the company shopfloor since March 2023.

In what way did Dr Manmohan Singh benefit the industry?

Four industry leaders share the impact of Dr Singh's policies on the graphics art industry

ITC's path for value-creation, innovation and sustainability

Keynote address delivered by SN Venkatraman, CEO of ITC Packaging and Printing at PPOA's Adoptech seminar

Dot Graphics gets Renuka ERP to smoothen operations

A reliable partner and a leader in providing unconventional printing and packaging solutions, Dot Graphics offers a comprehensive range of end products.

Shiv Graphic relies on two Canon kit to meet demands

The company runs a Canon digital press as the key production machine at each of its two units, located in Lower Parel (W) in Mumbai and Sanpada in Navi Mumbai.

Midland Print ups its production with Revoria

With the new machine, the company we can now print faster and more efficiently, minimising downtime.

The clout of ink on paper, 33,333 ft above the ground

Inflight magazines have begun to take-off after a nosedive during the pandemic. Tucked into the backseat pocket of the person sitting in front of us, inflight magazines prove to be the sole form of analogue entertainment in an aircraft

Weldon to represent GSE's Colorsat ink dispensing programme

GSE, the provider of ink dispensing systems and ink management software, has appointed Weldon Celloplast as its exclusive agent in India. This agreement supports GSE’s Colorsat range of ink dispensers and the GSE Ink Manager software suite, which automates ink handling for label and packaging converters nationwide.

PrintWeek’s Power 100 for 2024: Now available online

Discover PrintWeek's annual list of the top 100 industry newsmakers who left a significant mark on the print and packaging landscape this past year.

The future of books: highly lucrative but it needs agile tactics

The roundtable organised by Bindwel and PrintWeek on 29 November 2024 in New Delhi was an eye opener. Top book publishers and print firms trumpeted the value of books and suggested ways in which to make the business of books easier. Leading publishers, printers, and industry experts confabulated for more than two hours about the bookmaking during a closed-door discussion

Sonal Xerox invests in Canon

The first installation of a Canon ImagePress V1000 in Gujarat took place at Ahmedabad’s Sonal Xerox, a one-stop digital print shop in the city.

S Chand concludes Knowledge Quest Quiz Season 2

Aligned with the NCF 2023 framework, the Knowledge Quest Quiz aims to ignite a passion for learning, foster critical thinking, and promote responsible citizenship among students.

Global textile and apparel trade to be USD 1,529-bn in 2033

India's share in global T&A exports stands at 4%, with a mixed performance in recent years.

Paras Printers unlocks productivity with Komori

The Delhi-based company has so far invested in four Komori presses to boost its productivity.

Snap Kosh buys AccurioPress

Varanasi, UP-based Snap Kosh recently invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7090. The machine has been running on the company shopfloor for the last 10 months.

Two Sides to launch Love Paper Week

To promote the launch of Love Paper Week there will be simple assets and resources.

DuPont wins IFCA Star Award for innovations leading to sustainability

The award was given to DuPont’s newly launched Cyrel Easy Fast EFM.

Saifi Screens powers digital printing with Ricoh

For more than 30 years, Nagpur-based Saifi Screens has been in commercial offset printing, but the company is now active in digital printing as well. What drives the company’s digital printing is a Ricoh Pro C7500 fifth colour station digital production press, supplied and installed by Monotech Systems.

Pantone colour of the year revealed

Pantone has named an “evocative soft brown,” called Mocha Mousse, as its colour of the year for 2025, continuing the yearly tradition. In a statement, the global colour specialist said Mocha Mousse is “a mellow brown infused with a sensorial and comforting warmth.”

Kodak to highlight innovative solutions PrintPack 2025

At the 16th edition of PrintPack India 2025, to be held at the India Expo Center & Mart in Greater Noida, on 1-5 February, Kodak show visitors its innovative pre-press, software and inkjet technologies that help printers successfully meet today’s industry challenges and profitably serve their customers.

Webtech triumphs at Labelexpo 2024

At Labelexpo India 2024, Webtech secured bookings for four fully servo flexo presses (single and dual servo), three high-speed slitters, and two rotary label die-cutting machines.

Flint Group opens new facility in Vadodara

In another sign highlighting the growth of the packaging market in India, Flint Group has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Savli, Vadodara, in Gujarat.

Shree Kamana begins its digital journey with AccurioPress C7100

Established in 2021 with a mission to deliver quality printing services, Kamla Nagar, Delhi-based Shree Kamana Color Digital Solutions invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7100 two years back.

Rachit Prints files DRHP with BSE SME

The IPO of the Meerut-headquartered company, which manufactures quality speciality knitted and printed fabric for the mattress industry, comprises a fresh issue of 13,08,000 equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each.

Labelexpo review in the December issue of PrintWeek

The cover story of the December issue of PrintWeek is the detailed review of Labelexpo India 2024, which took place on 14-17 November in Greater Noida.

AGI Greenpac expands global footprint with new Dubai office

The Dubai office marks a pivotal step for the company towards becoming a global player.

Indian E&M industry revenue to soar: PwC report

According to PwC India’s report, Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2024–28: India perspective, the Indian E&M industry is projected to grow at CAGR of 8.3% to hit Rs 3,65,000-crore (USD 19.2-billion) outpacing the global rate of 4.6%.

Posters N Frames using AccurioPress to print posters

Sakshi Jain, owner and the proprietor of Poster N Frames, said, “We bought the Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7090 back in 2022. Since the demand from businesses that sell online was on the rise, we wanted orders to be on time and maintain stock. This called for an investment in a printer that delivers heavy-duty output. We had heard of the performance and quality of AccurioPress C7090.

Epson completes Fiery buy

Epson has completed its acquisition of Fiery. The Japanese-headquartered tech and inkjet giant confirmed that the deal to acquire the Fiery shares held by EFI and Siris Capital was finalised on 2 December.

Spot Grafiks invests in JWEI

Indore-based Spot Grafiks has recently invested in a JWEI digital die-cutting device. The machine was supplied and installed by TechNova Imaging Systems.

Vinsak installs Rotatek in the UAE

The Brava 450 offers web handling systems for infinite repeats, a semi-rotary system for short and medium runs and a full-rotary system for long runs.

Balaji Corporation buys HP Latex to meet demands

Bhopal-based Insight Print Communications recently invested in a HP Latex 1500.

XSYS launches Nyloflex XSN for narrow-web

XSYS has announced the launch of Nyloflex XSN, the newest innovation in flexographic plates designed for narrow web printing. This plate combines unparalleled performance with maximum flexibility, catering to the diverse needs of narrow web printers who require efficiency and versatility without compromising on quality.

Lumina Datamatics acquires controlling stake in TNQTech

Mumbai-based digital services provider Lumina Datamatics is consolidating its position in the publishing and technology sectors with its acquisition of a controlling stake in Chennai-based TNQTech. The deal, announced on 9 December 2024, involves two tranches.

Atta Galatta - A playground for book lovers

Atta Galatta is a Kannada phrase. The word Atta, means play, that is, children playing, whilst Galatta is a colloquial word for fun. That’s what the bookstore aims to do. A report by Team PrintWeek

Kolbus to continue under new ownership

Kolbus is set to continue under fresh ownership come the new year, with a deal in place that will see the manufacturer emerge from debtor-in-possession proceedings – although hundreds of jobs will go and its UK manufacturing site will shut.

Galgo unveils its new logo

To mark 60 years in the paper industry, Galgo has brandished a new logo, created to denote its journey of growth.

Kerala Printers Association backs Bharat Print Expo 2025

The Kerala Printers Association (KPA) has announced its extensive support to Bharat Print Expo 2025, set to take place in Bangalore. This backing marks a significant milestone in connecting Kerala’s dynamic printing community with the broader national industry, amplifying opportunities for growth and technological advancement.

Labelexpo 2024: Nulith Graphics marks a successful show

At Labelexpo India 2024, Nulith Graphics had a successful showing.

X-Rite acquires Colorware

X-Rite Incorporated has acquired Dutch company Colorware, a producer of colour management software for the production of printed goods and packaging.

Asia Coat + Ink Show begins tomorrow

The 13th edition of the Asia Coat + Ink Show will take place at the NESCO trade ground in Goregaon on 21-23 November 2024. As part of the event, the All India Printing Inks Manufacturers Association (AIPIMA) hosted the International Conference 2024 on 20 November at The Westin Mumbai Garden City.

PAG to acquire Manjushree Technopack

Asia-Pacific focused alternative investment firm PAG will acquire a majority stake in Manjushree Technopack, India’s largest rigid plastic packaging solution company, for R 8,400-crore.

Inkfinity Prints buys Atexco Vegapress

Delhi-based Inkfinity Prints recently installed the the Atexco Vegapress 440C. The machine was supplied and installed by Insight Print Communications.

National conference on the power of printing hosted in Patna

The state of Bihar hosted its first-ever national conference on the topic, Unstoppable Power of Printing and Packaging, organised by the Offset Printers Association (OPA) in collaboration with Government Polytechnic, Gulzarbagh in Patna.

UFlex PAT at Rs 37.7-crore in September 2024 quarter

UFlex reported the second quarter fiscal 2025 unaudited consolidated net revenue of Rs 38,532-million. Normalised EBITDA for the quarter was Rs 4,383-million and normalised EBITDA margin was at 11.4%. Profit before exceptional items and tax for the quarter was Rs 616-million.

Labelexpo 2024: Keyway Sales enjoys a successful show

Keyway Sales, which represents 14 international labelling companies, such as the British company Focus Label Machinery, Italy-based Martignoni and several others, found networking opportunities at Labelexpo India.

Cosmo First reaches speciality sales of 70% of total volume in Q2

Cosmo First declared its financial results for the quarter ended September 2024 on 13 November.

The Millennial Mantra: Shivam Saini

Shivam Saini, a final-year student, recently won the prestigious BR Chowdhri Gold Medal and a cash prize of Rs 25,000.

Paperex South India 2024 on 5- 7 December in Chennai

Paperex, the 7th International Technical Conference and Exhibition on Pulp, Paper and Allied Industries will open its doors on 5 December at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nadambakkam.

Labelexpo 2024: Erhard+Leimer highlights its web-guiding system

Erhardt+Leimer’s flagship product at Labelexpo India was its web guiding system ELGuider DRS20 with a camera. The company also showcased its web-guiding system with Elnet technology which is based on ethernet communication.

Labelexpo 2024: Chiripal reaffirms growth in the labelling industry

Chiripal Poly Films has announced that it has secured about 10 new customers at Labelexpo India 2024.

Labelexpo 2024: Actega has a successful showing

Actega leveraged its presence at Labelexpo India 2024 by networking with existing customers.

Polyart’s strategic expansion in India is setting a new standard for premium labels

The launch of the Polyart Group’s product range in India marks a significant moment for the company and the local packaging industry. Known globally for its premium synthetic and sustainable solutions, Polyart’s strategic focus on India aims to address the growing demand for high-quality, eco-friendly label solutions in one of the most dynamic markets in the Asia Pacific region. PrintWeek spoke to Bruno Millery, Shweta Chhabra, and Gerald Iannone, at the company’s stand at Labelexpo India.

Labelexpo 2024: Intergraphic sells two Pulisi machines

Navi Mumbai-based Intergraphic Sales and Services sold two Pulisi kits, the DSmart 330 F digital press and the PAIM370S inspection and slitter-rewinder at Labelexpo India 2024.

Labelexpo 2024: Nitin Garg highlights Starflex narrow-web flexo’s versatility

Nitin Garg, managing director of NBG Printographic, shares his insights from Labelexpo 2024 in a conversation with Rahul Kumar of PrintWeek and WhatPackaging?. Garg highlights the Starflex narrow-web flexo press, showcased at the event, discussing its design and versatility in meeting the evolving demands of modern label printing.

DIC India's commitment to eco-friendly innovation in packaging

As the labels and flexible packaging industry evolves, DIC India leads the charge towards sustainability with cutting-edge solutions and a strong ESG strategy. Dr Kamakshi Christopher, general manager of flexible technology at DIC India shares with PrintWeek her insights on transformative practices and the economic imperatives driving the shift, highlighting the growing role of sustainable products in India’s manufacturing landscape.

Labelexpo 2024: Flueron Inks and San Printech have good showing

Flueron Inks launched its Super Star Metallic series of products at Labelexpo India 2024, being held on 14-17 November at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida. Its star product, the MonoKure pigmented products, is also on display.

Labelexpo 2024: Holostik buys an Orthotec kit

Noida-based Holostik India has placed an order for an Orthotec SRC3030 two-colour screen printing machine.

Labelexpo 2024: Popli Graphics distributes accolades to its interns

Popli Graphics, which represents several brands from the print and publishing industry, bestowed certificates of appreciation to its college interns who completed a training programme at Labelexpo India 2024.

Labelexpo India 2024: Niraj Muni of Maxcess India highlights Visionmax

Niraj Muni, general manager of Maxcess India, shared key insights with Rahul Kumar of PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? during Labelexpo India 2024.

Saurabh Agarwal highlights Avery Dennison's innovations

In a conversation with Rahul Kumar of PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? at Labelexpo India 2024, Saurabh Agarwal, vice president and general manager of Avery Dennison, shared insights into the latest innovations, products, and applications from the company.

Labelexpo 2024: S Kumar sells nine Zonten machines

S Kumar Multiproducts, which represents Zonten in India has announced that it has sold nine Zonten machines in the first three days of Labelexpo India 2024.

Labelexpo 2024: Domino launches N610iH

At Labelexpo India 2024, Domino launched its compact hybrid press, the N610iH, with its partner UV Graphics Technologies stall.

Labelexpo 2024: IECC showcases corona treatment system

At Labelexpo India 2024, being held on 14-17 November at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, Mumbai-based IECC Power Electronics displayed a 15-inch corona treatment system with an inline ozone destructor. The company claims it to be the most compact ozone destructor in the world. It is at Booth F6.

Labelexpo 2024: Sai Enterprises signs deal for CDI Spark 4835

Bengaluru-based Sai Enterprises has signed a deal to purchase a CDI Spark 4835 flexo imager from Esko at Labelexpo India 2024, being held on 14-17 November at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida.

Labelexpo 2024: Control Print showcases digital inkjet printer

Control Print showcased its faithful digital inkjet printer at Labelexpo India 2024 being held on 14-17 November at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida.

Labelexpo India 2024 preview: Lucky Graphics - Packline Machines

PrintWeek spotlights the Top 55 exhibitors at Labelexpo India, the boutique event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, taking place from 14-17 November 2024. Here is the fifth lot.

Labelexpo India 2024 preview: Bobst India - DYM Machinery (FIG)

PrintWeek spotlights the Top 55 exhibitors at Labelexpo India, the boutique event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, taking place from 14-17 November 2024. Here is the second lot.

Labelexpo India 2024 preview: Polyart - Soham Technologies

PrintWeek spotlights the Top 55 exhibitors at Labelexpo India, the boutique event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, taking place from 14-17 November 2024. Here is the sixth lot.

Fujifilm reports sales increase in the first half

Fujifilm saw its revenue increase by 9.1% year-on-year in its first half, mainly due to strong sales in its Electronics and Imaging businesses and the favourable impact of exchange rates – although Graphic Communications also saw growth.

Xerox misses Q3 targets

In its Q3 results for the three months ended 30 September Xerox reported sales down 7.5% at USD 1.53-bn, with delays around two new products contributing to the situation.

Labelexpo India 2024 preview: HB Fuller - Lucid Imaging

PrintWeek spotlights the Top 55 exhibitors at Labelexpo India, the boutique event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, taking place from 14-17 November 2024. Here is the fourth lot.

Sudpack named one of Germany’s best in circular economy in 2024

What companies in Germany keep resources in the loop longest through re-use, recycling, or repair? What innovative approaches to waste reduction are in use today? ServiceValue GmbH and the FAZ Institute examined these questions in detail. In a two-stage web monitoring process between 2022 and 2024, they analysed the data from 5,500 companies in 38 industries. Now the results are in: Sudpack achieved the top rating in the Packaging Manufacturer category. With a score of 100 points, the company sets the benchmark for all the other companies in its industry included in the study.

Engineering the future of embellishments at Labelexpo 2024

Kurz India is all set to present its range of advanced solutions in hot stamping, cold transfer, and digital finishing at Labelexpo 2024.

Taruna Garg named COO of NBG Printographic

Flexo and offset manufacturer, NBG Printographic, has appointed Taruna Garg as its new chief operating officer.

GLF Best Book Awards announces 2024 longlists

The Green Literature Festival (GLF), which aspires to build a robust ecosystem of green literature for readers, publishers, authors, NGOs, business bodies, public policy forums, education institutions, among others, has announced the longlists for 2024 GLF Best Book Awards in the General Fiction and Non-fiction and General Business categories.

Penguin launches a range of branded merchandise

Leading publisher Penguin has announced the launch of its new range of branded merchandise, marking a return to lifestyle products for the first time in over a decade.

FPBAI convenes for 70th annual general meeting

The 70th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Publishers & Booksellers Associations in India (FPBAI) was held on 28 September at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. President SK Ghai presented his annual report for the years 2023-24.

Monotech Systems displays flatbed printer

Monotech Systems enjoyed a successful Media Expo, which was held on 12-14 September 2024 at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. The company showcased its latest UV mini flatbed printer incorporating artificial intelligence along with its in-demand UV and flatbed printers.

Fujifilm partners with Sri Lanka-based Advance Digital

Fujifilm India has announced a strategic partnership with Advance Digital Graphics in Sri Lanka in a bid to transform the digital printing landscape of the country.

Kongsberg showcases its X series

Kongsberg showcases its Kongsberg X series at Media Expo New Delhi 2024, which was held on 12-14 September 2024 at Pragati Maidan, Delhi.

Media Expo Delhi 2024: Mimaki showcases its print and cut solutions

At Media Expo New Delhi 2024, which was held on 12-14 September 2024 at Pragati Maidan, Delhi, Mimaki highlighted its UV flagship models.

Prof Matche advocates forward-thinking, future-ready approach

Prof Rajeshwar S Matche, a veteran with over three decades in the packaging industry and the current principal scientist of food packaging at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), delivered an insightful presentation on Smart Food Packaging at the Print Business Outlook Conference 2024 held at Anna University in Chennai on 21 August.

New book on the basics of pre-press released

The book, Basics of a Prepress: A Comprehensive Guide, has been written by Sheriff Blathur who has over eleven years of experience in the printing and packaging industry. It acts as an overview of the pre-press process covering everything from design principles to file preparation and colour management.

Parksons Packaging takes home PrintWeek Company of the Year Award

Parksons Packaging has clinched the coveted PrintWeek Company of the Year Award for 2024. The award serves as a tribute to the company's exceptional strides in the printing and packaging domain, cementing its status as a trailblazer in the industry.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Brilliant Printers wins Most Challenging Project of the Year

This Award recognises exceptional dedication, innovation, and resilience in overcoming obstacles to achieve outstanding project outcomes.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Trigon Digipack wins Customer Service Company of the Year (Joint Winner)

Trigon excels in delivering small to medium quantities of high-quality pouches, shrink sleeves, labels, in-mould labelling (IML), composite canisters, and rigid boxes with remarkable efficiency.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: EPL wins Factory of the Year

When determining the recipient of the Factory of the Year Award, various factors are carefully assessed. These include the overall productivity and efficiency of the factory, taking into account factors such as production output, operational costs, and resource utilisation. The commitment to quality control and continuous improvement should be thoroughly evaluated, considering aspects such as adherence to quality standards, implementation of customer feedback, and continuous process improvements.

Mastering the art of post-press: A conversation with Chetan Patel - The Noel D'Cunha Sunday Column

Chetan Patel’s progression from screen printing to producing top-tier boxes and books is phenomenal. In this interaction, Patel discusses the effects of technology on his post-press work, and the techniques used to meet the quality requirements of domestic and international customers as well as his success. Team PrintWeek reports

PrintWeek Awards 2024 winners revealed; Parksons wins top honour

It was an Awards Night to remember for the joy-replenishing people who were present at the Westin Mumbai Powai Lake on 23 September (Monday).

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Lipi International wins Green Company of the Year SME

Lipi International has supported its commitment to environmental care with an extension to its solar panel array. Over the past three years, solar panels installed at Lipi International have yielded 1.79-gigawatt hours in energy. It aims to cut annual power consumption and reduce its carbon footprint.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Jayna Packaging wins Innovative Printer of the Year (paper/paperboard/corrugated) (Joint Winner)

Cardboard is often considered a low-value material that isn’t very strong. However, when used creatively, corrugated boards can produce high-value products.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: S Kumar Multiproducts wins Innovative Printer of the Year (PET, LDPE, HDPE, PVC, PP, PS, metal/glass) (Joint Winner)

For the launch of its two new products, the client approached S Kumar with the design and sought its expertise on how to best highlight the distinct product features and also create labels that convey the premium quality to the customer.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: CDC Printers wins Brochure & Catalogue Printer of the Year (Joint Winner)

The winner of the category in 2023, CDC Printers returns to reclaim the Prism with an array of stunning real estate catalogues that feature varied effects and print- and post-print enhancements to match the grandeur of the projects they talk about.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Prodon Enterprise wins Fine Art Printer of the Year (Joint Winner)

Today, prints have become an indispensable part of the practice of all artists. They are valued for their ability to cross disciplines, create unusual effects, and deliver messages. Prints have come to be appreciated for their unique and powerful contribution to the art world. Prodon Enterprise defends its 2023 victory with four eye-catching samples.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Kwality Offset Printers wins Label Printer of the Year (Joint Winner)

Having won its first PrintWeek Award after nine years of persistence during the last edition, Kwality Offset Printers makes it two times in a row with a win this year.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Letra Graphix wins Packaging Converter of the Year (FMCG) (Joint Winner)

When it comes to label printing, Letra Graphix seems to be unbeatable. Their recent wins in two categories this year confirm their excellence.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Replika Press wins Book Printer of the Year (Specialty & Trade) (Joint Winner)

A frequent victor in the book categories at the PrintWeek Awards, there is nothing that can be said about Replika Press that hasn’t been said already. The company’s samples this year highlight how a master printer can turn a regular trade book into a collector’s item.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Letra Graphix wins Digital Printer of the Year (Joint Winner)

In 2023, Letra Graphix bucked the trend that digital printing was the forte of commercial printing companies, by winning the Digital Printer of the Year Award. Letra marches on, winning the Award this year too. The company has produced four stunning labels using PP silver, mirror coat paper, wine matt blanc paper and PP white, all produced on the Gallus Labelfire hybrid press.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Letra Graphix wins Label Printer of the Year (Joint Winner)

After missing out in the previous editions, Letra Graphix picks up its second Award in the Label category, and its third overall in this edition of PrintWeek Awards.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Renault Paper Products wins Label Printer of the Year (Joint Winner)

Participating for the first time in the PrintWeek Awards, Renault Paper Products has picked up the Prism in this category, which witnessed a neck-to-neck contest.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Unbox wins Packaging Converter of the Year (Rigid Box) (Joint Winner)

The winner of the category in 2022, Unbox, which also received a Special Jury Mention in 2023, returns this year to prove once more why it is one of the leaders in the rigid box segment.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Azure Communications wins Pre-Media Company of the Year

This is the most competitive category in the Awards. Since the introduction of the category, a new company has taken home the trophy every year, pointing to pre-media’s rising importance in print production. First-time winner Azure highlights how a creative pre-media approach can elevate a regular job in commercial printing to the next level.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Afflatus Gravure wins Pre-Press and Design Service Provider of the Year

It’s an industry mantra. Ten out of ten artworks require editing. The mistakes that make it to the shelf are as follows: technical drawing — 15%; graphic distortion — 16%; copy errors — 40%; skewed tech specs: 10%; pre-press/print — 19%.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Silverpoint Press wins Digital Printer of the Year (Joint Winner)

Silverpoint Press, the commercial print specialist, shares the honour of winning the Digital Printer of the Year with Letra Graphix, reinforcing that digital still holds sway in commercial printing. This is the company’s second Prism this year.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Photopark Digital Press wins Digital Photo Album Printer of the Year

While digital photo albums may include any subject under the sun, the category has come to be dominated by wedding photo albums over the years. This year, too, the winning entries from Ernakulam-based Photopark include wedding albums. But there are other events that Photopark’s samples celebrate.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: ITC Packaging and Printing Business wins Packaging Converter of the Year (F&B)

With this win, ITC notches a hat trick, and deservedly so. The company has previously won the category in the 2022 and 2023 editions of the PrintWeek Awards.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Bharat Containers Nagpur wins Packaging Converter of the Year (FMCG) (Joint Winner)

Bharat Containers, which introduced aluminium monobloc aerosols in India in 1967, won the Prism on the strength of its innovations in aluminium aerosol cans. Constantly upgrading, Bharat Containers has 11 production lines and additional product equipment to meet its customers’ demands.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Trigon Digipack wins Packaging Converter of the Year (Rigid Box) (Joint Winner)

As industry players move towards being solution providers as opposed to print service providers, Trigon’s secures a second consecutive victory in this category. This win highlights its skills and expertise to bring the customer’s vision to life.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Unidos Exports wins POS / POP Printer of the Year (Joint Winner)

During the 2023 edition of the PrintWeek Awards, Unidos missed the prize by a few decimal points but earned a Special Jury Mention. This year, the company returned with a renewed vigour and deservedly took home the Prism.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Manjushree Technopack wins Packaging Company of the Year - Rigid Packaging (Metal / PET / Plastic / Glass)

This is Manjushree Technopack’s third consecutive win in the category, underscoring the company’s status as master of PET.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Jupiter Laminators wins Packaging Company of the Year - Flexible Packaging

With a workforce of 500 employees and a group turnover exceeding USD 85 million, Jupiter Laminators is poised for further growth in the packaging industry. What impressed the jury is how the flexible packaging major is pursuing expansion. The plans include the addition of printing machines, an extruder lamination line, as well as a new project for aluminium foil stock production in Jammu. The group’s green initiatives include thermic fluid filters to minimise air pollution and the use of water-based inks and adhesives.

Sappi takes steps towards a sustainable future

Sappi, the global paper and pulp company, is investing in a sustainable future. Its Gratkorn mill, located on both sides of the river Mur, near Australia's second-largest city, Graz, is reaping the rewards of a major investment scheme.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Printmann Group wins Packaging Company of the Year - Folding Cartons (Boutique)

On 13 February 2023, the Printmann Group was in the news due to a minority investment by Somerset Indus Private Equity. The funds have come in the form of primary investment in the company for Printmann’s growth prospects. And growth is on the rise.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: S&S Packaging wins SME Company of the Year

S&S Packaging has been in the news for its tech prowess. It’s been adding machine power (rotogravure and offset, plus post-press kit) at its 50,000-sqft facility in Silvassa. With an order book where the minimum order quantity (MOQ) is 500,000 units, the S&S Packaging team is geared to handle bulk order production runs. This constitutes 90% of its business.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Parksons Packaging wins PrintWeek Printing Company of the Year

While speaking to Team PrintWeek earlier this year, Ramesh Kejriwal, chairman of Parksons Packaging, said, “Innovations in cellulose and paper-based packaging offer a promising path toward greater sustainability.

Printing United witnesses an array of new launches

Printing United, North America’s largest print show was held on 10-12 September 2024. The event received over 30,000 visitors with all major print markets and manufacturers from all over the world gathering in Las Vegas to show and view labels, apparel, wide-format and transactional printing.

A comparative look at modern printing plates

Process-free vs chem-free — which one is better for you? Here’s a beginner’s guide to process-free plates.

Xsys acquires MacDermic Graphics Solutions in flexo merger

Xsys and MacDermid Graphics, have agreed to a merger, with Xsys acquiring MacDermic Graphics, a subsidiary of Element Solutions, in a deal valued at approximately USD 325-million dollars.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: CDC Printers wins MSME Company of the Year

Manu Choudhury of CDC Printers is a busy print master. For one, he never says no to a knowledge-sharing session. Be it the BMPA’s share-to-benefit forum or interacting with students. He is always seeking new creative methods to push the boundaries of traditional printing techniques.

PrintWeek Awards 2024: Quarterfold Printabilities wins Book Education Company of the Year

The numbers were staggering last year when the Navi Mumbai headquartered company won the Award for being the Export Company of the Year. A 2,00,000-sqft factory, that prints 52-million books. Last year it shipped 700 containers of education books to 18 countries.

Photography showcase at Photo Video Asia show

Photo Video Asia, a B2B exhibition for the photography and videography industry was held in New Delhi on 29-31 August offering the opportunity to network with stakeholders and form stronger clientele.

Stahl set to expand into packaging coatings market with Weilburger Graphics acquisition

Stahl, a Dutch coatings manufacturer, has made a strategic move to expand its presence in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical markets with the acquisition of Weilburger Graphics. The German company Weilburger Graphics specialises in developing, manufacturing, and selling varnishes, inks, and adhesives for the graphic arts industry.

Inderjit Singh: Embrace agility and focus on sustainability

To stay ahead, companies should prioritise flexibility in their operations, supply chains, and product offerings while continuing to invest in sustainable innovations, Inderjit Singh Aidhen, business unit head, offset, Toyo Ink India – a member of Artience Group, the Silver Partner of PrintWeek Awards

Ranesh Bajaj: Excellence means being responsible

Every piece of our printing and labelling equipment undergoes rigorous testing and quality assurance processes, says Ranesh Bajaj of Vinsak, which is the Silver Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2024

Das Damodaran: Invest with a long-term perspective

Business owners lack precise information on the utilisation of their technology investments, which is critical for future growth and improvement, says Das Damodaran of Farb Technologies, which is the Silver Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2024

Paper industry growth likely to rise by 6-9% in FY25: ICRA

According to a recent report by the credit rating agency, ICRA, the paper industry is expected to grow by 6-9%. Printing and packaging sectors and demand recovery have driven this growth.

Amit Khurana: Embrace agility and resilience

The ability to quickly adapt to market changes, whether through diversifying service offerings, investing in flexible technologies, or rethinking supply chain strategies, is crucial, says Amit Khurana of TechNova, which is the Citation Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2024

Nitin Patil: Work hard, with a creative approach

Awards boost employee morale to increase job satisfaction, says Nitin Patil of Numex Blocks, which is the Associate Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2024

Raju Suneja: We leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of excellence

This relentless drive for superior performance is what sets us apart, Raju Suneja of Sona Papers, which is the Paper Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2024

Varad Deshpande: We work with our customers as solution providers

Our aim has always been to develop reliable products and technologies that offer advanced features at a reasonable price, Varad Deshpande of Pratham Technologies, which is the Gold Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2024, and the sponsor of the Packaging Converter of the Year (Pharma) category

Meet in Delhi to discuss plastic waste management rules

The Foundation for Innovative Packaging and Sustainability (FIPS) will host a meeting to discuss the implementation of Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules on 5 September at the Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

Suhas Diwase urges the role of technology and human element at Adoptech 2024

Dr Suhas Diwase, the district collector of Pune, delivered a thought-provoking keynote address at the Adoptech 2024 conference, highlighting the rapid pace of change and the crucial role of technology in addressing it. Sharing insights from his life, Dr Diwase conveyed the significance of recognising the human element in conjunction with technological advancements.

President Speak: Raanu Bisht

In this conversation with PrintWeek, Raanu Bisht, president of Devbhoomi Printers and Publishers Association, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) outlines her goals for the upcoming year, focusing on key initiatives and developments within the industry

Sign India 2024 concludes on a high note

Sign India 2024, organised by Chennai-based Business Live, was held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 9 to 11 August. Spread across halls 3 and 4, the show witnessed the hustle and bustle of manufacturers, importers, traders, distributors, converters and end-users in the sign industry.

CII Conference signals towards recognising printing and packaging industry

In a lively gathering at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi, on 7 August 2024, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) brought the spotlight on a sector often overlooked, but indispensable to the nation's economy and society’s progress – the printing and packaging industry. This crucial conference, themed, Boosting Productivity, Sustainability, and Resilient Supply Chains: Being Future Ready, underscored the printing sector's critical role in India's manufacturing landscape. Jose Thomas reports.

Chennai to host Print Business Outlook Conference

The Print Business Outlook Conference 2024 will be organised on 21 August at the Delta Auditorium, Anna University, Chennai. The event is being organised by the Association for PRINT Technologies, Anna University, The Printing Technologists Forum and WhatTheyThink.

Urvashi Butalia and the journey of a small press

On 26 July 2024, Urvashi Butalia, the founder of Zubaan, a publishing company focused on women’s writing, spoke at The Bookshop Inc., a quaint bookstore in New Delhi, about the journey of a small press.

Federation of Publishers and Booksellers hosts book marketing masterclass

The Federation of Publishers and Booksellers Associations in India (FPBAI) organised a daylong masterclass on book marketing at the India International Centre in New Delhi on 27 July 2024. The event comprised accomplished minds from the publishing and bookselling industry sharing their wisdom and experience.

Budget 2024: Industry expectations

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the newly-elected NDA government's first Union Budget on 23 July. This will be for the financial year 2024-25. Earlier this year, Sitharaman had presented an Interim Budget owing to the Lok Sabha elections. The common man, the middle class and salaried individuals have high expectations from the new budget, as they expect income tax relief.

Sign India 2024

Sign India 2024 is a meeting ground for manufacturers, importers, traders, distributors, converters and end- users in the sign industry.

Spotlight: Who will examine the examination leaks…

After the Supreme Court’s NEET-UG verdict, the Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan briefed the press, “Whatever examination the students of the country take, whether it is for further education or a job, zero tolerance of any kind of breach or sanctity of the exam is paramount for us”. PrintWeek looks at examination leaks across the country, be it state board or competitive entrance exams

S Chand Group hosts Academic Luminaries Conclave 2024

On July 17, 2024, academic publisher S Chand hosted the Academic Luminaries Conclave at the Indian Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The event brought together distinguished minds from Indian academia to discuss and deliberate the future of higher education in India with reference to the National Education Programme (NEP) 2020.

Ricoh, Toshiba Tec unveils new JV called Etria

Ricoh and Toshiba Tec have completed the integration of their joint venture with the new business named Etria. Plans for the joint venture spanning multifunction printers (MFPs) and other products were announced over a year ago.

Labelexpo India 2024

Labelexpo India, the boutique show at India Expo Mart will be hosted from 14 to 17 November 2024. The show will provide visitors with new launches, products, and services for the label community.

Epson launches new industrial dye-sub printer

Epson has unveiled a new 76-inch (1.93-m wide) dye-sub printer developed for textile production.

Mimaki Engineering launches carton ink cartridges

Industrial inkjet printer, cutting plotter, and 3D printer manufacturer Mimaki Engineering has launched new carton ink cartridges.

Cannes Lions 2024: India shortlists grow to 52

India earned six more shortlists on day two of the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, putting its total at 52, well ahead of the 43 shortlists in total last year.

National Reading Day recommendations from Dr Rajendrakumar Anayath

On the occasion of National Reading Day, which is celebrated on 19 June all across the country to honour the works of Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker, often referred to as the father of India’s library movement, Dr Rajendrakumar Anayath, vice-chancellor, DCRUST University, shares three titles that changed his professional life.

Henkel delivers strong organic sales growth in the first quarter

In the first quarter of 2024, Henkel achieved group sales of around euros 5.3-billion and generated strong organic sales growth of 3%. The increase was driven by a positive price development in both business units. Volume development at group level, which is still being impacted by the portfolio measures in the consumer brands business unit, showed a further sequential improvement compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.

Emami consolidated net profit rises 3.09% in the March 2024 quarter

Net profit of Emami rose 3.09% to Rs 148.90-crore in the quarter ended March 2024 as against Rs 144.43-crore during the previous quarter ended March 2023.

DB Corp ad rev grows by 17% in Q1FY2024

DB Corp (DBCL) has announced its financial results for the quarter and financial year ended 31 March 2024.

JK Paper up 9% on hopes of recovery in FY25

While JK Paper posted a weak set of results, the management reportedly said that it expects higher volume growth in the paper and boards segment in the current financial year of 2024-25 (FY25).

Ramoji Rao: What he means for the printing industry

Media baron and business tycoon Cherukuri Ramoji Rao passed away in Hyderabad on 8 June 2024 at the age of 87. In this exclusive writeup, D Nagarjuna, retired HOD, Government Institute of Printing Technology, Secunderabad, elucidates his contribution to the printing industry.

VisitorSpeak: Faheem Agboatwala's Drupa 2024 impression

Faheem Agboatwala, managing director of Hi-Tech Printing Services, Mumbai, shares his experience of visiting Drupa 2024 with PrintWeek

With India's young and skilled talent pool, the country can become a global leader in R&D

Markus Hoffmann, a managing board member at Kurz, is upbeat about India's growth story. “People here seem to be resting on the success stories of yesterday, while Indians are focused on achieving success of tomorrow,” he tells Noel D’Cunha during a conversation at Drupa.

Drupa 2024: Titchfield Group, Durst announce partnership

Durst Group has announced a partnership with Titchfield Group that involves a Pound 8-million investment planned for UK and international sites over the next three years.

Vandana Tandan is optimistic about sustainable aseptic packaging

Vandana Tandan, head of markets - India and Bangladesh, SIG Group in a conversation with the PrintWeek team talks about SIG’s initiatives in terms of sustainable development, innovation and business growth

Panel discussion on global opportunities in packaging held

Ahead of Pack Mach Asia Expo 2024, to be held in Mumbai on 23-25 October 2024, PHDCCI, in association with the Institute of Packaging Machinery of India (IPMMI) and Messe Muenchen India, organised a roadshow and panel discussion on Global Opportunities in Packaging - Is India Ready? on 24 May 2024 at LPS Auditorium, PHD House, New Delhi.

ITC Q4 net profit falls marginally to Rs 5,020-crore

ITC reported a standalone net profit of Rs 5,020.20-crore in the March 2024 quarter, falling 10% on a Y-on-Y basis.

Drupa 2024 Preview: Quadient – System Brunner

Drupa 2024 is back after eight long years and will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, from May 28 to June 7. In this special series, PrintWeek highlights the top exhibitors to watch out for at the show.

Drupa 2024 Preview: Landa – Polyart

Drupa 2024 is back after eight long years and will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, from May 28 to June 7. In this special series, PrintWeek highlights the top exhibitors to watch out for at the show.

Drupa 2024 Preview: Isra Vision – Kodak

Drupa 2024 is back after eight long years and will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, from May 28 to June 7. In this special series, PrintWeek highlights the top exhibitors to watch out for at the show.

Drupa 2024 Preview: Indian Exhibitors

Drupa 2024 is back after eight long years and will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, from May 28 to June 7. In this special series, PrintWeek presents a primer for the Indian exhibitors to watch out for at the show.

Paper industry voices concern as imports rise 34% in FY24

Indian Paper Manufacturers Association has voiced concern at consistently high levels of imports of paper and paperboard in the country which is hurting the interests of domestic industry.

Drupa 2024 Preview: Glunz & Jensen – Hybrid Software

Drupa 2024 is back after eight long years and will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, from May 28 to June 7. In this special series, PrintWeek highlights the top exhibitors to watch out for at the show.

Drupa 2024 Preview: ABG – Color-Logic

Drupa 2024 is back after eight long years and will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, from May 28 to June 7. In this special series, PrintWeek highlights the top exhibitors to watch out for at the show.

Drupa 2024 Preview: Taktiful Software Solutions – Zund

Drupa 2024 is back after eight long years and will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, from May 28 to June 7. In this special series, PrintWeek highlights the top exhibitors to watch out for at the show.

Drupa 2024 Preview: Dalim Software – Fujifilm

Drupa 2024 is back after eight long years and will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, from May 28 to June 7. In this special series, PrintWeek highlights the top exhibitors to watch out for at the show.

Book finishing specialist Symth plans entry into the Indian market and presence at Drupa 2024

Italy-based Symth, a provider of thread book sewing machines and finishing solutions, has set its sights on India's dynamic and evolving book market.

Seshasayee Paper to prepare revised investment plan for expansion

Seshasayee Paper and Boards is working to revise its investment plan for expanding pulp and paper capacity under the Mill Development Plan-IV programme. The decision comes following feedback received from the expert appraisal committee of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) on its environment clearance (EC) application for its expansion project.

Mantra of a successful product — value > cost: Kai Buentemeyer

Kai Buentemeyer, director of Bindwel, has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing machines, producing almost half the books consumed worldwide. As the erstwhile CEO of Kolbus, a market leader in soft and hard cover adhesive binding machines, he has seen how the publishing industry and book printing evolved globally, from close quarters.

How company in Gadag makes print lucrative

BGS Publications completes 80 years in 2024. The journey that started with the Late Sri BG Sankeshwar is helmed by the third generation who are continuing the legacy of serving society with quality books at very affordable prices in every corner of the state. Basavanneppa Sankeshwar talks to Manjunath Naragund as part of PrintWeek’s Big Interview series

Bharti Aggarwal and her art of selling

Bharti Aggarwal, director, sales, NBG Printographic Machinery, and winner, Sales Champion of the Year, explains her workflow of creating a seamless customer experience

Sheetal Dandekar and her passion for the healthcare industry

Sheetal Dandekar, senior general manager, JB Pharma, and winner, Business Leader of the Year, shares about her work in the pharma business

Isha Deshpande and dedication to making packaging stand out

Isha Deshpande, director, Trigon Digipack, and winner, Young Business Leader, share the joys and challenges of working in the pre-media segment for packaging

Arpita Das and her commitment to mentor young storytellers

Arpita Das, founder and publisher, Yoda Press, and winner, Mentor of the Year, shares what it takes to run an indie publishing house and train the next generation of writers

Srishti Kaushik and her mission to perfect factory management

Srishti Kaushik, senior manager (PPC), Nutech Print Services, and winner, Factory Champion of the Year, shares her experience of perfecting the workflow

Drupa to catapult inkjet growth forward

Commercial inkjet print sales will dominate growth in the printing sector over the next five years, as Drupa catapults new technology into wider adoption, according to a new report by market intelligence firm Smithers.

Mamta Garg and her dedication to children’s books

Mamta Garg, director, design and development, Brijbasi Art Press, and winner, R&D Captain of the Year, shares the highs and lows of being a publisher of children’s books

Priyanka Karyekar and her winning formula for packaging design

Priyanka Karyekar, creative director, Elephant Design, and winner, Designer of the Year, explains what it takes to be a visionary packaging designer

Bina Sarkar Ellias and the art of running a niche magazine

Bina Sarkar Ellias, publisher, Gallerie Publishers, and winner, Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award, shares her journey as a publisher, editor and designer

Poulomi Chatterjee and her passion for books

Poulomi Chatterjee, publisher and rights director, HarperCollins Publishers, and winner, Publishing Person of the Year, shares her journey in the world of publishing

Sangeetha Kannan and her drive for gender equality

Sangeetha Kannan, partner, KK Packaging, and winner, All Women Team of the Year, shares the secret behind running a company with 90% women employees

Rituricha Jain and her innovation of sustainable paper

Rituricha Jain, founder and owner, Paperdom, and winner, Rising Star of the Year, shares her journey of being a female entrepreneur in the manufacturing sector

Rageshree Niyogi and her zeal to nurture skills in education

Rageshree Niyogi, director, product and marketing (Collins Learning), HarperCollins Publishers, and winner, Educator of the Year, shares her work of creating resources for students and teachers

Suman Singh Gaikwad and her mission to make packaging better

Suman Singh Gaikwad, assistant professor, VCSG University of Horticulture and Forestry, Dehradun, and winner, Packaging Person of the Year, shares her journey into packaging and her research Suman Singh Gaikwad, assistant professor, VCSG University of Horticulture and Forestry, Dehradun, and winner, Packaging Person of the Year, shares her journey into packaging and her research

TPH Orient unveils Orient X-Press Fold

Stepping into the future of packaging, the TPH Orient Group has unveiled the Orient X-Press Fold, India's first folder-gluer machine engineered to perfection. With a legacy dating back to 1946, the company has been at the forefront of the Indian printing industry, pioneering innovations that shape the landscape of printing and packaging.

Asia Coat + Ink Show 2024

The All India Printing Ink Manufacturers’ Association (AIPIMA) has announced the next edition of its Asia Coat + Ink Show. The 13th edition will be held from 21 to 23 November 2024 at Hall 3 Nesco, Bombay Exhibition Centre.

Orient unveils multipurpose flexo machine for packaging

Orient, a leading player in the print industry, has unveiled India’s first inline multipurpose range of narrow, mid, and wide-width flexographic printing machines, engineered to redefine printing and packaging standards.

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.

PackPlus South 2024

PackPlus South is slated to take place from 27-29 April 2024 at BIEC, Bangalore

TPH Orient all set to showcase its prowess at Drupa 2024

As it is all set to showcase its prowess at Drupa 2024 (Hall 16/A11), TPH Orient group has already etched its legacy by consistently delivering cutting-edge engineered products across various sectors.

Armenian printer invests in a Made in India Bindwel

Armenia-based Tigran Mets is the latest customer from outside India to say aye to a Bindwel’s Trimit30C as their three-knife trimmer. PrintWeek readers will recall that earlier in 2023, Tigran had installed the Freedom 4.5K 12-clamp perfect binder for the production of education books.

AutHer Awards 2024 winners announced

It was an exciting evening at Taj Palace, New Delhi on 17 March 17, as the audience witnessed a heart-warming celebration of Indian women writers on the occasion of AutHer Awards 2024 winner announcements.

Springer Nature bets big on India

Springer Nature, the German-British academic and scientific publishing group, is betting big on Indian talent to serve global publishing operations.

JK Lakshmipat University hosts Jaipur Design Week 2024

JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU), an initiative of JK Organization (JKO), situated in Jaipur, recently hosted the successful conclusion of Jaipur Design Week 2024, #JDW’24, a vibrant celebration of design and innovation. The eight-day design festival, held from March 10th to 17th, brought together a diverse community of 24 speakers and engaged over 550 people, including designers, students, professionals, educators, and enthusiasts from across the country.

Condé Nast onboards Sonia Kapoor as chief business officer

Condé Nast India has announced the appointment of Sonia Kapoor as chief business officer.

Tinplate packaging to register CAGR of 4.2% from 2019-2029

The global tinplate packaging market is projected to experience steady growth at a CAGR of approximately 4.2% over the forecast period spanning 2019 to 2029. This growth trajectory is driven by several factors, including the continued reliance of companies on polyester or acrylic materials as ideal substitutes for Bisphenol A (BPA).

Connected packaging on the rise in 2024

Companies are overwhelmingly likely to connect their packaging production to their digital marketing or online presence, according to new research, as they seek to gain extra value from their marketing.

Women to Watch Awards 2024 Jury Day tomorrow

The Jury Day for the second edition of the Women to Watch Awards, hosted by PrintWeek, will take place on 5 March 2024 at the premises of Haymarket SAC Publishing in Mumbai.

Madhavi Smart Foils buys Smartfoil

Gujarat-based printing company Madhavi Smart Foil has added Smartfoil CF50 from Creofoil, to upgrade its capabilities to meet the burgeoning demand for foil.

Penguin campaign to make classics cool again

Penguin India’s international marketing team has revolutionised the reading experience by engaging different senses through its recent launch of the Penguin Classics Store campaign. The campaign aims to make classics cool again by curating a range of seven distinct fragrances inspired by bestselling works of classics. This is being done in collaboration with Ittar Store in Janpath, Delhi.

Archroma, Pointcarre to bring more colour to digital workflow

Archroma Textile Effects, a global leader in speciality chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is bringing its entire portfolio of 5,760 colours to enrich the Pointcarre digital textile design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system.

Kevin Arts buys Smartfoil

Mumbai-based printing and embossing company Kevin Arts has purchased a new Creofoil machine, smartfoil CF80, to meet the market demands and to upgrade the standardisation.

Seven magnificent women and how they run their factories - The Noel DCunha Sunday Column

The educationist and reformer Savitribai Phule said. "If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman, you educate an entire family and, eventually, a nation." Today, there are many Savitribai Phules in the industry. The Sunday Column looks at seven women who look at the future, and not a straight road to success. We salute these women. Read more

Pamex 2024: Fujifilm closes multiple deals of Revoria PC 1120, EC 1100

During Pamex 2024 held in Mumbai, Fujifilm India showcased its high-tech printing technology. The company closed multiple deals for its advanced Revoria PC 1120 and EC 1100 printing solutions, indicating strong market interest in their innovations.

Mahesh Kode’s impressions about Pamex 2024

It was heartening to see the energy and vibrancy at Pamex in Mumbai, despite a bleak economic outlook in the rest of the world!

Pamex 2024: Addmart.com to showcase range of products

Addmart.com will showcase self-adhesive wallpapers, wooden vinyl, marble decor, and reflective and imported ink at Pamex 2024.

Pamex 2024: Monotech Systems introduces PixelFoil

Monotech Systems unveiled its latest innovation, PixelFoil screen foiling system, integrated with a complete screen printing unit, at Pamex 2024.

Pamex 2024: Shreeji Corporation to display digital post-press

Shreeji Corporation has added three new models in its digital post-press solutions for commercial printers and print-for-pay market for their short-run sample boxes and labelling solutions from the brand called Saga, which the company will sell and service exclusively.

Pamex 2024: Indo Poly Machines to showcase knife grinding machine

Indo Poly Machines will display its Poly Master automatic knife grinding machine at Pamex 2024.

Pamex 2024: Saspack Ventures to showcase Lotus boards

Saspack Ventures will showcase Lotus boards (high-end luxury packaging boards) at Pamex 2024.

Pamex 2024: Arrow Digital to display EFI Pro 30h, ArrowJet Aqua 330R lite

Arrow Digital will showcase the EFI Pro 30h hybrid printer and ArrowJet Aqua 330R lite for short-run labels and packaging production at Pamex 2024.

Pamex 2024: SP Konsultancy to offer a suite of services

At Pamex 2024, SP Konsultancy will offer a suite of services designed to assist businesses aiming for growth. According to Kishor Surti, principal consultant, SP Konsultancy, bridging the gap between academic excellence and industry expertise, this programme offers tailored training for both students and industry professionals, focusing on technical skills and strategic insights.

Our outlook is to offer professional services: Balaji Gurram

Ahead of Pamex 2024, to be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre on 6-9 February, Balaji Gurram, managing director, Suba Solutions, shares the company’s plan for the exhibition.

Pamex 2024: Bobst to highlight new technological offerings

Bobst India will not showcase any product at Pamex 2024. Venugopal Menon of Bobst India, “Bobst being a market leader with over 130+ years of innovation in the fields of folding cartons, corrugated boards, flexible packaging and labels, our vision is to work closely with our valuable customers across the globe and lead the industry in shaping the future of the packaging world through our four pillars of connectivity, automation, digitalisation and sustainability. Thus, this would be our pitch in coming expositions worldwide and we look forward to our customers discovering our offerings address

Pamex 2024: Komori to highlight LP-140, KP Connect

At Pamex 2024, there will not be any machines at the Komori India stall, but the company will promote all Komori products. At the exhibition, Komori will highlight two products, Komori Perfector 40 model LP-140, a 40-inch convertible perfecting offset printing press and KP Connect connected automation.

Pamex 2024: Minosha to showcase Ricoh’s excellence

Minosha's stall at Pamex 2024 will be themed as The Legend Is Here. This theme pays homage to Ricoh’s global reputation and Minosha's dedication to showcasing the rich history and cutting-edge innovations that have established Ricoh as a legendary name in both office automation and commercial print segments.

Pamex 2024: Suba Solutions to display Blankwiser

Suba Solutions will display its made-in-India product, Blankwiser, at Pamex 2024.

Pamex 2024: Aum Label and Machinery to showcase tower printing machine

Exhibiting for the first time at Pamex 2024, Aum Label and Machinery will bring its tower flexo printing machines with the best precision and accuracy for printing.

Pamex 2024: Arofine Polymers to display flexo folder-gluer

Arofine Polymers will showcase its flexo folder-gluers Arobond S 230089 and Arobond 657 at Pamex 2024.

Pamex 2024: Fujifilm to showcase its high-tech printing technology

At Pamex 2024, Fujifilm India will be displaying its advanced range of printing solutions like the Apeos pro C810/C650 for photo Multifunction printers, Revoria PC 1120, Revoria EC 1100, Apeos Color Pro, Apeos 2560 Mono and Apeos C2060 and SUPERIA A3 Processless Plates.

Pamex 2024: Alpap Group to display an array of products

At Alpap Group stall during Pamex 2024, visitors will get to see a variety of its products, from Phoenix German printing and coating blankets to Cosmo lamination films and synthetic paper, Garware window films, Polyplex transfer metallised paper, Hausleiter Haco pack calibrated under packing sheet, etc.

Pamex 2024: Sai Enterprises to highlight its paper-cutter

Sai Enterprises will showcase the HPM fully automatic paper-cutter of 115-cm size at Pamex 2024.

Pamex 2024: Alpna to showcase innovation in print finishing

Alpna Visual Packaging Aids will showcase some innovations in the print finish domain and it is quite excited about that.

Pamex 2024: TechNova to showcase an array of innovative solutions

At Pamex 2024, TechNova will showcase an array of innovative solutions across three key categories. In packaging solutions, it will feature live demos of the HP Indigo 6K digital printer, alongside its comprehensive flexo solutions. In digital solutions, it will spotlight cutting-edge offerings like Konica Minolta's digital production presses, Duplo’s post-press and embellishment devices and Jwei’s digital cutting tables. A special highlight will be the company’s green solutions segment, showcasing innovations, such as Kratos - the thermal zero-process, direct-on-press digital plate, VioGreen

Talk on photography in early Bombay on 19 January

Print historian Murali Ranganathan will deliver a special talk about the advent of photography in early Bombay, especially about photo books at Vakil & Sons on 19 January.

Aayush Arts buys Creofoil

Bhiwandi, Mumbai-based Aayush Arts has invested in a foil printing machine from Creofoil.

India probes global delivery companies for alleged antitrust practices

India’s antitrust body is investigating domestic units of global delivery companies, such as Germany’s DHL, US-based United Parcel Service and FedEx, for alleged collusion on discounts and tariffs, according to a report published by Reuters.

P Sasikala: In the digital era, printing gives us a lot to explore

The digital ecosystem and the intelligent human resources of India are the USPs of the Indian printing industry, says Prof P Sasikala, Dean (Academics) and HOD, New Media Technology, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal in the Print Guru series

Madhura Mahajan: Institutes need more freedom

It is important to provide academicians with the autonomy to experiment with creative teaching methods and adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of their students, says Madhura Mahajan, assistant professor and head, Department of Printing Technology at PVG’s College of Engineering and Technology & GKPWIM, Pune in the Print Guru series

Pune to host first-ever Packaging and CorrVision Expo from 10-12 May 2024

PackVision Expo, the region’s first-ever packaging technology show, will be held in Pune from 10-12 May 2024 at the Autocluster Exhibition Centre, Chinchwad MIDC, in Pune.

Creative Graphics bets big on pharma packaging business

Creative Graphics Solutions aims to double its revenue from the pharmaceutical packaging business by March 2026. The company plans to capitalise on the adoption of sustainable packaging materials and the implementation of enhanced branding technologies in the pharma industry.

Uber celebrates a decade with commemorative postage stamp

As Uber completes ten years of operations in India, the company released a special commemorative My Stamp issued by the Department of Post to celebrate the important milestone in its journey. Starting its India voyage by offering sedan and SUV rides, Uber has come a long way introducing new mobility options including two wheelers, three wheelers and even buses as various multimodal means within the Uber app.

Shankhya Debnath: Teachers need to be aware of future technologies

To enable students to be job-ready and innovators of the future, we need to enable our educators to update and be aware of technologies of the future, says Shankhya Debnath, lecturer, Department of Printing Technology, Regional Institute of Printing Technology, Kolkata in the Print Guru series

Dhirender Kaushik: Printing institutes have limited resources

This can be tackled by equipping labs with the latest machines and equipment so that the best practical knowledge may be imparted, says Er Dhirender Kaushik, lecturer, Department of Printing Technology, DSEU, Pusa Campus in the Print Guru series

PrintWeek announces the second edition of Women to Watch Awards

Building on the success of its inaugural year, PrintWeek announces the second edition of its Women to Watch Awards in 2024.

Swati Bandyopadhyay: More industry-academia collaborations needed

Long-term internships with successive placement offers may be explored to provide hands-on training to young engineers, says Dr Swati Bandyopadhyay, associate professor, Printing Engineering Department, Jadavpur University, Kolkata in the Print Guru series

T Murugesan: Recent technology developments are missing in education

The recent technology updates can be shared through workshops or conferences with the teachers, says Dr T Murugesan, assistant professor, Government Institute of Printing Technology, Tharamani, Chennai in the Print Guru series.

Amrutharaj Krishnan: A teacher’s job is to make students industry-ready

An educator’s mission is to make his students understand the difference between a job and a career, says Dr Amrutharaj H Krishnan, professor and head, Department of Media Technology, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal in the Print Guru series

M Nandakumar: Skilled resources are the need of the hour

We need to develop skill resources in printing and packaging by introducing courses in ITI and certificate level rather than graduate and post-graduate levels, says Dr M Nandakumar, principal, Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi in the Print Guru series

Arpitam Chatterjee: I like to see a habit of thinking in my students

I don’t go by marks. Rather I give them problems and ask them to solve them, says Dr Arpitam Chatterjee, associate professor, Department of Printing Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata in the Print Guru series

Akshay Vijay Joshi: The curriculum should be designed in consultation with industry experts

It should take into consideration the learning skills necessary for their future careers and enhance the employability of the students, says Dr Akshay Vijay Joshi, faculty, Printing Engineering Department, PVG’s College of Engineering and Technology & GK Pate (Wani) Institute of Management, Pune in the Print Guru series.

A Arulmozhi: It’s a challenge to keep the curriculum current with evolving technologies

Other challenges include securing funding for modern printing equipment and striking the right balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skill training, says Dr A Arulmozhi, associate professor and head, Department of Printing Technology, School of Engineering, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore in the Print Guru series

Showcase of technologies at Eastern Print Pack Exhibition 2023

Four final year students of Printing Technology, RIPT, Jadavpur, Kolkata — Shirshajit Saha, Oishi Chakraborty, Ritabrata Paul, and Waliul Haque— attended the Eastern Print Pack Exhibition. Here is what they saw.

Role and importance of print industry-institute linkage programmes in India

The industry needs a skilled workforce, and the printing institutes are there to do the same. Thus, a successful integration of the industry and the institute is of paramount importance for the success of both entities. They are dependent upon each other for their mutual growth and development, says Dr Anjan Kumar Baral.

Jaiswal Arts invests in Vijaya folder-gluer

Delhi-based Jaiswal Arts recently invested in a Vijaya Veenine high-speed automatic carton folder-gluer for crash-lock bottom cartons to boost its capacity.

Mumbai’s Joystar gets Creofoil

Mumbai-based Joystar India has invested in a foil printing machine from Creofoil.

How to automate your print business with web2print solutions?

Web2print is all about handling more print orders with fine-tuned printing process automation and minimal human dependency, explains Naimish Patel of OnPrintShop.

Wan-Ifra celebrates colour champions

In 1994, Wan-Ifra initiated the International Color Quality Club (ICQC). Every two years, publishers from all over the world send their print publications. They are evaluated according to the ISO printing standard. Samples that demonstrate colour printing excellence are awarded ICQC membership.

Digital media primary source of violations: ASCI report

The Advertising Standards Council of India has released its half-yearly report (April-September) which claims that there's a 34% increase in complaints received as compared to the same period last year.

Paperex 2023 begins today

Paperex 2023, the 16th International Technical Conference and Exhibition on Pulp, Paper and Allied Industries opened its doors on 6 December at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. The show is on until 9 December.

Sun Chemical boosts food safe colour options

Sun Chemical has added a new shade to its direct food contact inks for sheetfed offset that will significantly boost the available colour palette for that type of print work.

PrintWeek Awards 2023 Book of the Night is online

As is the tradition, as the PrintWeek Awards 2023 gala event came to a close at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake on 30 October, representatives from TCPL, winner of the PrintWeek Printing Company of Year, unveiled the Book of the Night.

Award-winners in PrintWeek November issue

The November issue of PrintWeek is all about PrintWeek Awards 2023, and naturally so. The 13th edition of the Awards was held at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake on 30 October.

Bobst hosts metallisation and film coatings seminar

Bobst, along with its technology partners Kennametal Sintec, UPM Specialty Paper, and Michelman, organised a seminar on the latest process innovations in metallisation and film coatings on 27 October 2023 at The Lalit in New Delhi. The event successfully brought together approximately 130 attendees from the brand owners, and film and packaging converting industry, facilitating knowledge sharing and networking among industry professionals.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Khetan Corru Case wins MSME Company of the Year (Joint Winner)

Khetan Corru Case is a three-decade-old family-run organisation based in Mumbai and Hyderabad. The company has vast experience working with big companies such as Pepsico, ITC, Flipkart, Carlsberg and many other multinational FMCG companies.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Parakh Flexipacks wins Packaging Company of the Year - Flexible Packaging

Whenever the team has visited the Parakh Flexipacks factory in the outskirts of Pune, we have learnt something new about the process.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Manjushree Technopack (MTL) wins Packaging Company of the Year - Rigid Packaging (Metal / PET / Plastic / Glass)

Manjushree Technopack (MTL) is marching on. Recently, the group has invested Rs 15-crore in a bottle-to-bottle grade recycling division of Ganesha Ecosphere Group (India’s largest plastic bottle recycler) to co-develop and supply food and non-food grade packaging products made of recycled plastics.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: IMS Group India wins Pre-Media Company of the Year

The samples IMS Group shared reveal a pre-media company’s role in creating an iconic packaging design.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: TCPL Packaging wins PrintWeek Company of the Year

Headquartered in Mumbai, TCPL Packaging has now ventured into the flexible packaging industry, capable of producing printed cork-tipping paper, laminates, sleeves, and wrap-around labels.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: CDC Printers wins Book Education Company of the Year

What makes Kolkata’s CDC Printers a clear winner in the category? The short answer is: CDC has managed to address the high-value, high-quality European market for book print exports while having a strong foothold in the local and African markets. One can also attribute the success to the Choudhury family’s confidence that book printing is still a growing market.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Printmann Group wins Packaging Company of the Year - Folding Cartons (Boutique)

Printmann is a family business expanding beyond its traditional operations and investing in new ventures. The company is exploring the potential of packaging for its four businesses: cartons, labels, leaflets, and foils. The company developed Tugain (an anti-hair fall solution and packaging concept.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Print Vision wins Packaging Converter of the Year (Rigid Box) (Joint Winner)

Print Vision is yet another first-time winner of the PrintWeek Awards. The Ahmedabad-based commercial and packaging specialist produced gift boxes, and packaged invitations using the rigid medium, customising them to the preferences of its customers – from printing to adding enhancement like laser cutting and foiling. The boxes were hand-fabricated.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Trigon Digipack wins Packaging Converter of the Year (Rigid Box) (Joint Winner)

The pre-press specialist has won many PrintWeek Awards for its proofing and mock-up-making capabilities, but this time, Trigon, under the banner of Trigon Digipack, has picked up the Packaging Converter of the Year Award for Rigid Box.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Ocean’s Deep Printers wins Packaging Converter of the Year (FMCG)

This is the second year running that Ocean’s Deep Printers has been among the PrintWeek Award winners.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: ITC Packaging and Printing Business wins Packaging Converter of the Year (F&B) (Joint Winner)

ITC impressed the judges with how its products put a modern twist to traditional food packaging.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Any Graphics wins Label Printer of the Year (Joint Winner)

Any Graphics has every reason to celebrate winning the PrintWeek Label Printer of the Year 2023. According to the judges, the labels met all the artwork, effect and aesthetics criteria.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Perfect Packaging wins Innovative Printer of the Year (paper / paperboard / corrugated) (Joint Winner)

The iconic pack for Satya Agarbatti is reminiscent of a Russian nesting doll, where the inner packages mimic the look and design of the outer package.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Avantika Printers wins Digital Photo Album Printer of the Year

Having ruled the roost many a time in the Digital Printer of the Year category, this is the first time that New Delhi’s Avantika Printers has won the Digital Photo Album Printer of the Year Award.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Sain Packaging wins Packaging Converter of the Year (Pharma) (Joint Winner)

Sain Packaging makes its debut at the PrintWeek Awards, winning its first-ever Award this year. The four samples for East African (India), Curetech Skin Care, and Kwality Pharmaceuticals are a quest for excellence.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Letra Graphix wins Packaging Converter of the Year (Pharma)

A second PrintWeek Award for Letra Graphix in this 2023 edition. According to Letra Graphix, the premise of sending submissions for Awards participation and winning them comes from a deep understanding and commitment to achieve excellence.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Lipi International wins Packaging Converter of the Year (F&B) (Joint Winner)

Lipi International takes home its first PrintWeek Awards trophy, thanks to its simple yet elegant, eye-catching, functional packages.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: ITC Packaging and Printing Business wins Innovative Printer of the Year (paper / paperboard / corrugated) (Joint Winner)

The microwaveable POP box for Zea Maize is an innovative package developed with unique compressed, microwaveable pop-up technology.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Letra Graphix wins Digital Printer of the Year

This category, which was once taken by commercial printing companies has been won by a label and packaging company. This is a testimony of the rise of digital printing in the segment and how brands are building loyalty with digital printing.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: CDC Printers wins Brochure & Catalogue Printer of the Year

Kolkata-based CDC Printers claims that the Century Lookbook 2023 for Century Laminates was one of its best works this year.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Nutech Print Services - India wins Book Printer of the Year (Specialty and Trade) (Joint Winner)

Nutech’s second win this year proves that the company has embraced innovation at every turn, adapting to changing market dynamics and emerging as a preferred printing partner for businesses across diverse sectors.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Manipal Technologies wins Book Printer of the Year (Specialty and Trade) (Joint Winner)

Manipal is a book printing powerhouse, and the samples highlight how the company has perfected the art of elevating the humble act of printing and binding a book into something special, with judicious and unobtrusive use of post-press operations.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Nutech Print Services - India wins Book Printer of the Year (Education) (Joint Winner)

Nutech Print Services - India wins the competitive category on the strength of its expertise in book printing that the company has perfected in the last 50 years.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Multivista Global Print Solutions wins Green Company of the Year – Large (Joint Winner)

Chennai-based Multivista specialises in manufacturing softcover and hardcover books, emphasising educational, medical and children’s books.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Kwality Offset Printers wins Label Printer of the Year (Joint Winner)

If there’s one example of – perseverance pays off or the importance of never giving up, its New Delhi-based Kwality Offset Printers. The company has been contesting in the PrintWeek Awards for almost nine years now, and if there was one Awards trophy that was not in its Awards closet, it was the PrintWeek Award.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: TCPL Packaging wins Innovative Printer of the Year (PET, LDPE, HDPE, PVC, PP, PS, metal / glass) (Joint Winner)

The Whey chocolate one-kg pouch for Bunzl Verpakkingen Arnhem BV is a sustainable all PE stand-up pouch with Aplix zipper (velcro) and overall matt coating.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Sai Paks India wins Innovative Printer of the Year (PET, LDPE, HDPE, PVC, PP, PS, metal / glass) (Joint Winner)

Sai Paks calls this innovation for Chitale milk bottle sleeves a new generation sleeve. The product uses shrinkable gold cold foil specifically developed for the pure gold effect on shrink sleeves.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Prodon Enterprise wins Fine Art Printer of the Year (Joint Winner)

In the present era, prints have become an indispensable part of the practices of many esteemed artists. They are highly valued for their ability to cross disciplines, create unusual effects, and deliver messages.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Nisarga Works wins Fine Art Printer of the Year (Joint Winner)

Gone are the days when prints were viewed as the Cinderellas of the art world, lacking distinction and not elegant enough to keep company with paintings or other distinguished art forms. Not any more. After seeing the submissions received in the Fine Art Printer of the Year category, the judges described it as “a celebration of printmaking.”

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Quarterfold Printabilities wins Export Company of the Year (Joint Winner)

The numbers are staggering 2,00,000-sqft factory, which prints 52 million books. QFP has shipped 700 containers of education books to 18 countries.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: S Kumar Multiproducts wins Customer Service Company of the Year (Joint Winner)

It takes two to tango. If CDC Printers from Kolkata successfully serviced its customers with the CRM system, S Kumar did it by providing services right from designing to pre-press, to material selection, printing and post-printing feedback.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: CDC Printers wins Customer Service Company of the Year (Joint Winner)

Introduced during this edition of PrintWeek Awards 2023, CDC Printers is one of the two winners in this Special Industry category.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Holostik India wins Most Challenging Project of the Year (Joint Winner)

Holostik has developed a smart windshield label for Ivesur Paraguay, a service-based company that operates in the vehicle inspection sector, focusing on road safety and the environment.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Aarti Desai wins Student of the Year (Joint Winner)

Aarti Desai believes that the packaging industry needs to address the problem of greenwashing, where false claims of sustainability often mislead consumers.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Silverpoint Press wins Book Printer of the Year (Print on Demand - POD)

Taking home its second Prism this year, with this win, Silverpoint Press proves that for a master printer, run lengths do not matter, whether it’s two or 200 copies.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Silverpoint Press wins Book Printer of the Year (Education) (Joint Winner)

The children’s books market has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, and the Silverpoint Press samples highlight how attention to detail is the key to producing impressive books for children.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Brilliant Printers wins Export Company of the Year (Joint Winner)

Brilliant Printers, a 53-year-old company, with a letterpress from a hundred sq/ft space, has grown into a 1,53,000-sqft space. The Bengaluru-based book factory prints everything related to books, from Bible to diaries, notebooks, trade books to board textbooks to textbooks.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: EPL wins Green Company of the Year – Large (Joint Winner)

EPL (the world’s largest specialty packaging company specialising in manufacturing laminated plastic tubes) has a gold medal from EcoVadis. This is an affirmation of the company’s commitment to sustainability.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Hitech Print Systems wins Factory of the Year

Hitech Print Systems Limited (HPSL) was started in 1986 with a vision to implement innovative printing technology. Hitech was one of the early movers of online personalised variable data printing.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Afflatus Gravures wins Most Challenging Project of the Year (Joint Winner)

Noida-based Afflatus Gravures and the researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, have developed an environment-friendly technology for flexible printing while using water-based ink with laser cylinders.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Ved Vikas Bachhav wins Student of the Year (Joint Winner)

Ved Vikas Bachhav believes that the packaging industry needs environmentally friendly products that are 100% recyclable.

75th Frankfurter Buchmesse welcoms 215,000 visitors

The 75th Frankfurter Buchmesse (18-22 October 2023) has once again demonstrated its unique position as the most important meeting place for the international book and media industry: with 105,000 trade visitors (compared to 93,000 in 2022) from 130 countries and 110,000 members of the general public (compared to 87,000 in 2022), Frankfurter Buchmesse succeeded in growing markedly once again after 2020 and 2021, the two years affected by the pandemic.

9th Drupa Global Trends Report: Global print industry shows increasing confidence

The 9th Drupa Global Trends Report, to be published in November 2023, is a clear statement of increasing confidence across almost all regions and markets. Printers and suppliers alike forecast it will be even better next year; good for Drupa 2024.

Fespa reveals Print Census findings

Fespa has published the headline findings of its 2023 Print Census, which highlight the impact of rising sustainability demands and evolving customer requirements on business models and investment plans.

Canon reaffirms its dedication to the PrintWeek Awards

Canon is the Platinum Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023, and the sponsor of the Digital Printer of the Year, Digital Photo Album Printer of the Year, Innovative Printer of the Year (paper / paperboard / corrugated), and POS / POP Printer of the Year categories. C Sukumaran of Canon India says the printing industry is revolutionised with a spur in digital revolution.

Nitin Garg of NBG: Testament to drive the print and conversion sector forward

According to Nitin Garg from NBG, the Gold Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023, the award serves to acknowledge the efforts of printers and converters in diverse industry sectors.

Arnab Maiti of Esko: PrintWeek Awards serves as a motivating force

Arnab Maiti of Esko, which is the Silver Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023, says the Awards encourages individuals to continue bringing fresh and creative innovations to the table.

Vipin Chaudhry of Hi-Tech Inks: PrintWeek Awards is a recognition among industry peers

Vipin Chaudhry of Hi-Tech Inks, which is the Silver Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023, says the industry needs to invest in training programmes to enhance the skills of the workforce in the print and packaging sector

Nitin Patil of Numex: PrintWeek Awards is an inspiration for the industry to work better

Nitin Patil of Numex Blocks, who are the Associate Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023, says quality and innovation are partnering disciplines, and useful to organisations

Focus World Tours is Travel Partner at PrintWeek Awards

Focus World Tours is a young yet rapidly growing tour operator. A travel company led by a group of knowledgeable and experienced individuals from the travel industry, it curates hassle-free, memorable and holistic travel experiences for individuals, groups and organisations whether it may be for business or leisure.

Heidelberg extends its commitment to the PrintWeek Awards

Heidelberg takes immense pride in sponsoring the PrintWeek Awards as the premium partner. Rooted deeply in a legacy of print ingenuity, Heidelberg has redefined the landscape of packaging printing with distinct and differentiated technologies and solutions.

Das Damodaran of Farb: PrintWeek Awards increases the awareness of value-added packaging

Das Damodaran of Farb Technologies, which is the Silver Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023, says, the industry should be open to explore about technologies that can add value to the present infrastructure.

Amit Khurana of TechNova: Rigorous focus at PrintWeek Awards

Amit Khurana of TechNova Imaging Systems, which is the Citation Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023, says the industry needs focus is the integration of sustainability and eco-friendly practices into mainstream print and packaging processes

Ashok Narayan of Pidilite: PrintWeek Awards are highly coveted

Pidilite is the Platinum Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023, and the sponsor of the Packaging Converter of the Year (F&B) and Packaging Converter of the Year (Rigid Box) categories. Ashok Narayan of Pidilite says innovation and quality standards in print and packaging involve maintaining consistent quality

Parmeshwar Patidar of Indas Analytics: Want to see a commitment to sustainability

Parmeshwar Patidar of Indas Analytics (the ERP Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023), says, working together and sharing knowledge among everyone in the industry is really important to make big progress

Venugopal Menon of Bobst: PrintWeek Awards is a premier event

Venugopal Menon of Bobst, which is the Platinum Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023, says the work that goes behind a print production should be valued.

The master of its craft - a photo print firm in Ahmedabad

Printon has been keeping pace with advancements in print technology to create iconic looks. Vimal Parmar finds out how Mahendra Patel, the man who helms the photo printing operation, remains unwavering in his commitment to delivering top-notch solutions

Chartering the course: From hot metal industry to graphic arts and packaging

These are volatile times. There’s been pressure on print ops, particularly the vulnerable ones. It’s how we respond to these challenges that define our values. Words: Amitabh Luthra

Ranesh Bajaj of Vinsak: PrintWeek Awards promotes continuous improvement

Ranesh Bajaj of Vinsak - the Silver Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023, and the sponsor of the Packaging Converter of the Year (F&B) category - says sustainable packaging is ideal to meet the growing demand from green-conscious consumers

Datta Deshpande of Pratham: The only award which has international recognition

Datta Deshpande of Pratham Technologies - the Gold Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023, and the sponsor of the Packaging Converter of the Year (Pharma) category - says the industry should work towards dominating the global market

P Sajith of Bindwel-Stelda: An Award judged by the print buyers

Bindwel-Stelda Group is the Platinum Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023 (Bindwel, Stelda and SigLoch), and the sponsor of the Book Printer of the Year and Packaging Converter of the Year categories. Pallippuram Sajith of Bindwel-Stelda advocates simple, frugal and sustainable printing

Boxtech's Ajay Nayak: PrintWeek Awards highlights customisation, innovative techniques, special features, cost-effective solutions

Ajay A Nayak, CEO, Boxtech Bangalore, who are the Associate Partner of PrintWeek Awards 2023, says innovation involves development of newer design concepts, materials, and printing techniques.

Aseem Bordia: Paper traders review the situation as mill yields and price rise

It is not a mere coincidence that some paper manufacturers have been increasing prices. Concurrently, some paper mill associations have been crying hoarse and seeking protection, level playing field, imposition of countervailing duties, safeguard and anti-dumping duties, imposition of quality control measures and quality control orders and even going to the extent of seeking a ban on imports of paper and paperboards by giving statistics about the imports and exports of paper and paperboards.

Rajlaxmi Marketing: A printing service powerhouse in Kolkata

Photo products are proving hugely popular with consumers. More recently, a print firm in Kolkata is looking to encapsulate a moment in time. Vimal Parmar finds out how

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Customer Service Company of the Year

This award recognises the importance of world-class customer service among the packaging and print businesses, and that successful companies have to provide much more than “just ink on paper”. It will be awarded to the company that demonstrates exemplary performance in offering innovative solutions to customers. This could involve solving a specific problem(s) or thinking proactively on behalf of the customer.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Packaging Converter of the Year (Pharma)

This Award category encompasses all types of printed packaging including cartons, flexible packaging and other containers that would typically be expected to have been produced for the pharma segment. Award-winning entries will consist of (but are not restricted to) products such as boxes for medicines, blister packs, bottles, labels, insert and outserts among others. Award-winning packaging needs to tick a number of boxes, from illustrating the highest quality print and production values, to actually being fit for purpose, whether that be ‘selling’ the contents or keeping them safe from harm

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Packaging Converter of the Year (FMCG)

This category encompasses all types of printed packaging including cartons, flexible packaging and other containers that would typically be expected to have been produced for the FMCG segment. Award-winning entires can be (but are not restricted to) products such as boxes for FMCG products. Award-winning packaging will tick a number of boxes, from illustrating the highest quality print and production values, to actually being fit for purpose, whether it be ‘selling’ the contents or keeping them safe from harm - or both.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Packaging Converter of the Year (Rigid Box)

This category encompasses all types of printed packaging including rigid boxes and other containers that would typically be expected to have been produced for packaging mobiles, electronic items, food and sweet boxes, and more. Award-winning entries can be boxes and even presentation packs and more. Award-winning packaging will need to tick a number of boxes, from illustrating the highest quality print and production values, to actually being fit for purpose, whether that be ‘selling’ the contents or keeping them safe from harm - or both. There will be no restriction on shapes or sizes of pack

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Newspaper Printer of the Year

We are looking for the newspaper printer that demonstrates outstanding colour printing on newsprint-based products. Judges will take into account the pressures of daily production, print run, etc. Newspaper supplements and products printed on improved newsprint can be included as part of an entry, but are not eligible on their own

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Label Printer of the Year

The Award-winning entry will be the best example of labels printed using any process (letterpress, offset, flexo, digital). Of particular interest will be the use and application of special colours and finishes, and printing on difficult or unusual substrates.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Digital Printer of the Year

The Award-winning entries must best demonstrate a combination of good quality colour results, with innovative applications printed digitally. Besides digitally printed cut-sheets, digitally produced applications such as POS / outdoor or indoor signage will also be accepted as entries under this category. Also special mention of in-house design and manufacturing or third-party product sourcing.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Packaging Converter of the Year (Paper Bag and Textile Boxes)

This category encompasses all types of printed packaging including cartons, flexible bags and other containers that would typically be expected to have been produced for the textile industry. Award-winning entries will consist of (but are not restricted to) products such as bags and boxes for packaging garments, sarees, cut-pieces and even presentation packs and more. Award-winning packaging needs to tick a number of boxes, from illustrating the highest quality print and production values. There will be no restriction on shapes or sizes of packaging produced.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Packaging Converter of the Year (F&B)

This category encompasses all types of printed packaging including cartons, flexible packaging and other containers that would typically be expected to have been produced for the food and beverage segment. Entries will consist of (but are not restricted to) products such as pouches and boxes for food, wines and spirits and even presentation packs and more. Award-winning packaging needs to tick a number of boxes, from illustrating the highest quality print and production values, to actually being fit for purpose, whether that be ‘selling’ the contents or keeping them safe from harm - or both. T

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Innovative Printer of the Year (paper / paperboard / corrugated)

The Award-winning entry needs to be an innovative combination of man and machinery to achieve a unique product. The innovation could be in any or all of the disciplines: pre-press, printing, post-press or electronic media.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Digital Photo Album Printer of the Year

The Award-winning entries must best demonstrate a combination of good quality colour results, substrates used, and fabrication of the album including innovative cover. Also special mention of in-house design and manufacturing or third-party photographers for the benefit of the jury members.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Book Printer of the Year (Print on Demand - POD)

This Award category is aimed at short-run (one or less than 100) digital printed books. The company that best demonstrates a combination of the highest quality colour results, with innovative applications was under consideration. Importance is given to timeliness of production, and how post-press added value to the book as well as how POD set the publication apart.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Packaging Company of the Year - Flexible Packaging

The Packaging Company of the Year - Flexible Packaging category focuses on the packaging converter’s overall financial and business performance of those companies whose 90% business comprises flexible packaging. The award is not limited to the quality of the samples submitted. It recognises outstanding achievement based on the financial and business performance of your company.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Packaging Company of the Year - Folding Cartons (Large volumes)

The Packaging Company of the Year in the Folding Cartons (Large volume) category will focus on the packaging converter’s overall financial and business performance of those companies whose 90% business comprises long-runs (runs of over 50,000 units). There will be no restriction on shapes or sizes of packaging produced. The Award will not be limited to the quality of the samples submitted. It recognises outstanding achievement based on the financial and business performance of your company.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Packaging Company of the Year - Folding Cartons (Boutique)

The Packaging Company of the Year in the Folding Cartons (Specialisation) category focuses on the packaging converter’s overall financial and business performance of those who specialise in premium segment of packaging such as presentation boxes for wines and spirits, media packaging for DVD or book box-sets or rigid box for select industries.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Brochure & Catalogue Printer of the Year

Although high-quality printing is essential, this Award category takes into account the high paginations, length of runs, and production constraints often imposed in brochure and catalogue works.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Book Printer of the Year (Education)

In this category, the books can be science, technical, medical; and textbook types (books with mono colour or two-colour printed inner pages and multi-colour printed cover). The entries should have the highest quality of printing married to precision in binding. Also of importance: timeliness of production, how your post-press added value to the book and how book binding made the publication special.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Green Company of the Year – Large

This award will be conferred to the print company that has done most to improve its environmental performance during the period under review. A wider footprint assessment will help our jurors understand your supply chain as well as what is responsible for a high amount of carbon and if you are achieving targets. Applicable for companies with a turnover above Rs 50-crores.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Pre-Press and Design Service Provider of the Year

This Award seeks to recognise a combination of outstanding financial performance and breakthrough pre-press and design service achievements.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Book Printer of the Year (Specialty and Trade)

This category includes coffee-table books, journals, magazines, non-fiction works covering history, sports, nature, travel, entertainment and lifestyle. Judges look for the highest quality of printing married to precision in binding. Also the importance of timeliness of production, how the post-press added value to the book and how book binding made the publication special.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Export Company of the Year

Any organisation which is exporting more than 10% of its total manufacturing output is eligible for this category.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Packaging Company of the Year - Rigid Packaging

This category focuses on the packaging converter’s overall financial and business performance of those companies whose 90% business comprises rigid packaging in any of the three applications – metal, PET, plastic or glass. The award will not be limited to the quality of the samples submitted. It recognises outstanding achievement based on the financial and business performance of your company.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - SME Company of the Year

Using the same criteria as in the PrintWeek Company of the Year Award, this category is for the small- and medium-sized print firms, the backbone of the industry. It is designed to recognise the achievements of printers with up to 50 employees and/or a turnover of less than Rs 50 crore.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - MSME Company of the Year

Using the same criteria as in the PrintWeek Company of the Year Award, this category is for the small- and medium-sized print firms, the backbone of the industry. It is designed to recognise the achievements of printers with up to 100 employees, an turnover of more than Rs 50 crore upto Rs 250 crore.

PrintWeek Awards 2023: Shortlist - Book Education Company of The Year

Books printed in India are renowned for their quality across the globe. This award recognises outstanding achievement, based on the financial and business performance of a company during the judging period.

Print in India to grow by 8-10% in 2024: ICRA

The revenue for the print media industry is likely to grow by 8-10% according to a report by ICRA.

Indian brands remain resilient during global slowdown: Kantar

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has retained its number one position in terms of brand value according to Kantar BrandZ's Top 75 Most Valuable Brands report. Tata holds the position for the second consecutive year, with a brand value of USD 43-billion. HDFC Bank, Infosys and Airtel also hold on to their top four positions, while State Bank of India (SBI) rises one place to enter the top 5.

Drupa responds to Xerox cancellation

Messe Düsseldorf has commented on Xerox’s Drupa 2024 cancellation and Printweek can reveal that 50% of the space previously allocated to the manufacturer has already been snapped up.

Durst expands with Aleph acquisition

Durst has made another strategic acquisition with the takeover of fellow Italian textile and industrial printing specialist Aleph.

NCLAT recognises AGI Greenpac’s acquisition of HNG

In a momentous legal judgment, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Delhi has delivered its decision regarding the contentious insolvency case concerning Hindustan National Glass. The NCLAT has upheld the entire insolvency resolution process meticulously followed by the resolution professional and endorsed by the Committee of Creditors (COC).

Xaar invests in inventory, wins sales

Xaar has reported encouraging signs of recovery in its key markets, despite headwinds that impacted on its results for the first half.

HP expands Latex range with new entry-level series

HP has launched the new HP Latex 630 printer series, which it said completes its Latex range and makes white ink technology available to print companies of all sizes.

Labelexpo 2023: Fujifilm launches multiple products

Fujifilm launched several new products at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels, including a new LED-UV curing system for flexo presses and an inkset for indirect food contact.

Labelexpo 2023 preview: UPM Raflatac - Xeikon

The expo from 11-14 September in Brussels (Belgium) will showcase a host of technologies for the rapidly evolving labels and packaging segment. PrintWeek highlights the top 150 exhibitors from the boutique show. Here is the seventh lot.

Labelexpo 2023 preview: ABG International - Busitel

The expo from 11-14 September in Brussels (Belgium) will showcase a host of technologies for the rapidly evolving labels and packaging segment. PrintWeek highlights the top 150 exhibitors from the boutique show. Here is the first lot.

Labelexpo 2023 preview: Calor - Durst Group

The expo from 11-14 September in Brussels (Belgium) will showcase a host of technologies for the rapidly evolving labels and packaging segment. PrintWeek highlights the top 150 exhibitors from the boutique show. Here is the second lot.

2023 JCB Prize for Literature longlist announced

The longlist for the sixth edition of the JCB Prize for Literature was announced on 2 September. The winning author and translator (where applicable) will win a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh and Rs 10 lakh respectively. The shortlist will be announced on October 20.

Agfa grows inkjet sales in Q2

Sales at Agfa’s Digital Print & Chemicals wing were up nearly 6% in Q2, with the business gearing up for commercial availability of its SpeedSet B1 inkjet press next year.

India's share of global ad spends expected to reach 1.3% in 2023-24

Reports say, more than 50% of worldwide advertising spending is captured by a combination of Alibaba, Alphabet, Amazon, Bytedance, and Meta.

More than a third of power at Ceat factory from renewable sources

The tyre giant Ceat has a sustainability manager and the company is looking at sustainability from various points of view. In an interview with Campaign India, Arnab Banerjee, MD and CEO of Ceat, added that in the Ceat factory, more than a third of its power is now sourced from renewable sources, which are solar and wind.

PrintWeek Awards 2023 deadline ends on 31 August

Just 15 more days to go before the entries for the PrintWeek Awards 2023 closes on 31 August.

Recovery in Asian markets boosts Heidelberg’s Q1 performance

Heidelberg’s Q1 performance has been boosted by a recovery in Asian markets.

PackPlus 2023 focuses on sustainability, circular packaging

The 17th edition of PackPlus, which took place on 10-12 August at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, focused on sustainable packaging as a mainstream priority.

CBAM to impact the future of industry, particularly those who are exporting

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a proposed policy by the European Union (EU) to tackle climate change by levying carbon taxes on imported goods based on their carbon intensity.

Parle, Britannia score as most chosen FMCG brands: Kantar

Kantar has rolled out the 11th edition of its annual Brand Footprint India report.

ASCI introduces guidelines for charitable causes advertisements

ASCI's latest guidelines emphasise honesty and integrity in ads, prioritising harm prevention and respectfulness.

Two Sides reports on the latest consumer attitudes

The Trend Tracker Survey 2023, carried out by Two Sides Europe, quizzed more than 10,000 consumers in 16 countries – spanning Europe and also the USA, South America and South Africa. “Results of the 2023 survey show that progressively more consumers believe paper-based packaging is better for the environment than all other packaging materials,” Two Sides stated.

Cannes Lions 2023: Leo Burnett and FCB bag wins on day five

India ends with 25 Lions this year with Leo Burnett the most-awarded; Ogilvy Mumbai wins agency of the year - strategy

LMAI Conference 2023

LMAI Conference 2023 will be held on 20, 21 and 22 July in Jaipur’s Hotel Leela. The theme of the Conference 2023 will be – Creativity, Innovations, Sustainability.

Sanjay Patel: AIFMP-Crisil has cautious outlook for print and packaging industry

The recent numbers have been published for the AIFMP-Crisil indices—PRIDEX and CARDEX. The numbers are optimistic for the industry; however, a closer look signals a cautious outlook for the future.

PrintWeek’s Power 100 list for 2023 now online

PrintWeek’s annual ranking of the industry’s most influential individuals, 'The Power 100' of 2023 is now available to view and download online.

Conference on Digital Transformation in Printing & Packaging Industry

CII – Centre for Digital Transformation (CDT) has organized a conference on digital transformation in the printing and packaging industry on 9 June 2023 in Silver Oak Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

Indian publishers win 20 medals at INMA Global Media Awards

At the INMA Global Media Awards, Indian publishers amassed a total of 20 wins. Bennett Coleman and Co dominated the wins with a total of seven. The seven wins for the media company included three first-placed accolades.

PrintWeek's Power 100 highlights who's who of industry

The annual Power 100 list is back in the May issue of PrintWeek. The 262-page issue, which also celebrates PrintWeek’s 15th anniversary, highlights, how contrary to popular opinion, the industry is in the pink of its health and is growing.

Goafest: ABP bags publisher of the year

ABP bagged the Publisher of the Year title with a gold, a silver, and a bronze win. The gold win was for the entry titled, Centenary Campaign.

FSSAI reconstitutes scientific panels to notify food standards

FSSAI has reconstituted its scientific panels (SP) and and empanelled about 200 scientific experts from different scientific organisations such as ICMR, CSIR, ICAR, NIFTEM, IITs and various institutes working in the area of food safety and nutrition. These scientists will work with FSSAI for the next three years and suggest FSSAI about the scientific aspects of food safety. This will further make way to notify food standards and regulations.

JK Paper’s Q4 net profit rises 64.7% to Rs 280-crore

JK Paper posted a consolidated net profit after tax of Rs 280-crore for the March quarter on 16 May, helped by higher prices for its papers and packaging boards and as some input costs eased. This is 64.7% rise from Rs 170-crore a year ago, the company statement said.

FICCI Frames 2023: Over 40% of print revenue should come from subscriptions

On the second day of FICCI Frames 2023, a panel discussed how to retain print readers, how to navigate the impact of digital news, cover price increases and more.

10 corrugation innovations from Jayna Packaging

Jayna Packaging loves corrugated boards, and is always looking for opportunities to create innovative, out-of-the-box products from these humble boards. Haresh Mehta of Jayna Packaging explains why corrugated boards are important and shares 10 innovative products Jayna Packaging made out of corrugated boards.

Investment in training should be the top priority

Focus should be on not deviating from the laid-out system at any cost. This will avoid unnecessary wastages and cost. Waste reduction is of utmost important as it directly impacts revenue, Vinay Kaushal, director of Provin Technos tells Rahul Kumar

Sangam Khanna: Keep liquidity high as a business will need money to grow

When deciding on an expansion, look for automation to reduce costs. Retain manpower as much as possible and encourage them to do one more job, which is out of their core competency says Sangam Khanna, deputy managing director, Komori India

Print advertising revenues increased 13% in 2022: FICCI-EY report

Released on 3 May, the FICCI-EY report titled Windows of Opportunity has revealed that in 2022, the segment grew by Rs 348-billion (19.9%) to reach Rs 2.1-trillion (USD 26.2 billion), a 10% increase over pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

Emami working to be a Rs 5,000-crore company by 2025

In FY 2021-22, Emami Paper Rs 1,957-crore revenue, with Rs 322.08-crore in EBIDTA and Rs 114.80-crore in profit after tax. It was one of the company’s best results in recent times. The company reported profitable growth with 61% increase in revenues, and 125% improvement in profit after tax.

Nalani Madhushani as SLAP’s India brand ambassador for its trade show in October 2023

Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP) has appointed Nalani Madhushani, director at Veepee Graphic Solutions as its brand ambassador for the Sri Lanka Print Exhibition and Trade Fair 2023, which will be held from 26-28 October at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Post Script: Shalini Mudaliar

Shalini Mudaliar works for Suncrest Derby as a new product development executive. Mudaliar believes that in this era of cat-and-mouse game, the one most adaptable to change will be the one that survives

MMS roundtable highlights on corrugation in design and packaging

The Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS) hosted the sixth edition of its roundtable conference on 14 April 2023 at MCA Club, BKC, Mumbai. The interactions between eight expert leaders in eight different groups were centred around rethink, redesign and realign.

Opportunities and challenges in print: the CDC way

In this exclusive piece, originally presented at KMPA’s Print and Beyond seminar in Kochi, Manu Choudhury of Kolkata-based based CDC Printers busts the myths surrounding some of the industry’s buzziest words, like ERP, automation, and Industry 4.0, and CDC managed to build its own system to achieve maximum productivity

MMS roundtable highlights on high-value digital printing

The Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS) hosted the sixth edition of its roundtable conference on 14 April 2023 at MCA Club, BKC, Mumbai. The interactions between eight expert leaders in eight different groups were centred around rethink, redesign and realign. Table four had a focused discussion on high-value digital printing in the printing industry.

The Power 100 shortlist released

The shortlist for the 2023 edition of PrintWeek’s Power 100 is now available online.

April issue of PrintWeek, WhatPackaging? released

The cover story of the April issue of PrintWeek puts the spotlight on DIC India’s new 92,500-sqm eco-friendly, food-safe liquid ink facility in Bharuch district, Gujarat, which was inaugurated on 22 March 2023.

Rethink, Redesign, Realign: Insights from MMS roundtable 23

Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS) hosted a Roundtable Conference on 14 April at MCA Club in BKC, Mumbai. The theme of the roundtable conference was 'Rethink, Redesign, and Realign’, which highlighted the need for businesses to adapt and evolve in a rapidly changing landscape.

Havas elevates Sangeeta Barde

Havas India has announced the elevation of Sangeeta Barde as CEO, Havas Life Sorento India. She was managing director.

Cannes Lions 2023: 13 from India on the jury

The organisers of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity have announced the jury for this year's festival.

ECO3 unveiled as new name for Offset Solutions

Offset Solutions has rebranded as ECO3 for its new future as an independent business.

Xaar transformed and re-energised

Sales are up at Xaar, and customers have embraced its Aquinox printhead with two new machines already in development – ahead of the group’s expectations.

Tough year for Bertelsmann printing division

Media giant Bertelsmann has posted record sales, but it’s been a tough year for its printing division.

Konica Minolta launches new AccurioPrint models

Konica Minolta has added two new monochrome toner printers to its BizHub i-series range, the AccurioPrint 850i and 950i.

Paper ops sales complete

UPM has completed the sale of all of its Russian operations while Stora Enso has completed the divestment of its Hylte paper site.

Agfa’s Offset division officially under new ownership

Agfa’s long-planned sale of its Offset Solutions business unit has finally been completed.

Screen Print India 2023

Screen Print India, one of India’s leading B2B trade fairs for the screen, textile, sublimation and digital printing technologies, is set to make its return from 11-13 May.

Pamex 2023 preview: Integriti; Komori; Minosha India; Monotech Systems; Konica; Mistry; Neeldhara; Nippon

PrintWeek highlights the top 32 exhibitors, who will be showcasing their products and technologies at Bombay Exhibition Center, Goregaon, Mumbai. The four-day mega event will open its gates for visitors on 27 March 2023. Here is the third lot.

Pamex 2023 Stall of the Day: Arrow Digital

Arrow Digital highlighted its ArrowJet Hybrid Pro along with a wide range of machines from EFI, at Pamex 2023. The four-day is being held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre and will be up until 30 March.

Pamex always draws focused and quality visitors

In this conversation, Anil Arora, president of Print-Packaging.Com, the organiser of Pamex says, growth in both exhibition arena and visitor turnout in every edition, the trend is unlikely to change

PrintWeek March issue highlights Print Summit, Print & Beyond

The highlight of the March issue of PrintWeek is the two major print conferences that took place recently — Print Summit 2023 on 16 February and Print & Beyond conference on 25 February.

Digital printers focus on book binding in Pune hub

Vicky Stationers and Copiers, Print Point and Star Copiers; printers from Pune have equipped in-house binding service by Bindwel to leverage their capabilities beyond just printing

Pune startup launches a campaign focusing on women’s well-being

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, SheWork.in, a Pune-based startup, which helps women get back to work, has announced it will be dedicating the coming quarter for the overall well-being of women.

One woman in every eight people in financial fields: Study

According to a sample study of 134 companies by CFA Institute and CFA Society India, Women’s participation rate in finance and related fiends continue to lag in India, the average count being one woman in every eight people on the payroll.

Pamex 2023

The Pamex show, organised by All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), in association with Print-Packaging.com, will be held from 27-30 March 2023 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

Media Expo 2023: Kunal Enterprise to explain prototype-specific contract manufacturing

As an industrial print service provider, if you have something you want to do but are constrained because of the initial large investment at the prototype stage or want to proceed with prototyping without labour cost and mass production as soon as possible, what do you do?

Media Expo 2023: Arrow to showcase Canon and EFI wide-format presses

Canon Colorado 1650 and EFI Vutek Pro 30h will be the highlight kits for the Ahmedabad-based digital specialist representative of Canon and EFI.

Media Expo 2023: Canopus to launch a new industrial printer

Mumbai-based Canopus, a solvent and eco-solvent wide-format printer manufacturer is set to launch a new high-speed 3.2 mtr wide industrial printer. The Cygnus, is capable of belting at a speed of 3,000 sqft/hour with instant drying supported by IR heater and drying fans.

Media Expo 2023: The power of SignAgent software at Cosign stand

Pune-based signage specialist Cosign will unleash the power of software, simplifying the overall signage program management process, which includes designing, mapping, planning and management.

Roland announces swathe of new TrueVIS digital presses

Roland has announced six new machines in its TrueVis line of digital presses, including five new UV-LED printer-cutters and the manufacturer’s first water-based resin ink machine, the AP640.

Alex Kuruvilla steps down as MD at Conde Nast

The Conde Nast group has announced that Alex Kuruvilla has stepped down from his position as managing director of its India operations.

The Hindu Group’s Lit for Life to be held on 24, 25 February

The Hindu Group has announced the comeback of its flagship event Lit for Life, to be held at The Music Academy in Chennai from 24-25 February.

Paper stocks plummet despite good Q3 earnings

The Indian paper mills did spectacularly well in Q3, yet, it seems many of them remain under pressure on a year-to-date (YTD) basis.

The 50th edition of Media Expo scheduled for 2-4 March

Media Expo has announced its golden jubilee edition at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai on 2 March 2023. Marking a 20-year legacy of connecting the print and signage advertising industry, this 50th edition is poised to be a three-day mega celebration of new opportunities and bustling business conversations for ad industry professionals.

Change at the top of Xeikon

Xeikon’s R&D chief has stepped up to take over at the helm of the digital press manufacturer.

CEOs unravel the mystery of volatile times in PrintWeek February issue

Continuing with the theme of the in-depth interviews with global CEOs featured in the January 2023 issue of PrintWeek, the cover story of the February issue of the magazine highlights six global CEOs — Jean-Pascal Bobst of Bobst; Lin Zhirong of DGM; Chris Payne of Miraclon; Stephane Daveau of Polyart; Dr Nicolas Wiedmann of Siegwerk and Juan Kim of Valloy.

Indian AdEx to reach Rs 1,46,450-crore in 2023: GroupM report

GroupM’s annual This Year Next Year (TYNY) report, which was released on 14 February, said that the total ad expenditure for the year is estimated to reach Rs 1,46,450-crore in 2023. In 2022, this was Rs 1,26,818-crore and Rs 1,07,987-crore in 2021. Ad spends in India is expected to grow by 15.7% this year (versus 15.5%) last year.

Media Expo Mumbai 2023

Media Expo has announced its golden jubilee edition at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from 2 to 4 March 2023.

10 reasons for packaging supply chain to deploy safe packaging inks

Food safety has been a topic of discussion among the packaging industry stakeholders for a while now, with everyone, from regulatory agencies to ink and substrate manufacturers to converters waking up not just to the importance of safe packaging for food items, but also the legal implications of it. Let us explain 10 reasons why the packaging supply chain needs to push safe packaging inks.

BMPA adds ‘Padman’ Arunachalam Muruganantham to its PS23 speaker line-up

As preparation for Print Summit 2023 (PS23) begins, BMPA has confirmed that Arunachalam Muruganantham, popularly known as the ‘Padman’ from India, has been added to its star speaker line-up.

Pune Design Festival deliberates on the future of design

The 17th edition of the Pune Design Festival deliberated over the futurist agenda for design over the next 25 years for India and the world.

The GenNext series: Sakshi Shetty

They say students are the future of society. And we agree. In this series, PrintWeek introduces some of the students from the premier printing institutes across India who are poised for future leadership. Here’s introducing Sakshi Shetty.

The GenNext series: Bhavesh Santosh Bhalme

They say students are the future of society. And we agree. In this series, PrintWeek introduces some of the students from the premier printing institutes across India who are poised for future leadership. Here’s introducing Bhavesh Santosh Bhalme.

PrintWeek announces Women to Watch Awards 2023

PrintWeek has announced the first edition of Women to Watch Awards in 2023. The Awards seek to honour the exceptional women who lead and inspire excellence in the printing and packaging sectors. The awards reflect PrintWeek’s dedication to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion within the industry.

Kanchize installation at Kala Ghoda pays tribute to small businesses

Mumbai-based Kanchize Design Studio has installed a home-shaped entry gate with hundreds of cosy Kanchize cushion covers at Kala Ghoda Art Festival (KGAF) 2023. The design reflects Kanchize Design Studio’s philosophy, as it believes limitations are infinite and possibilities in disguise.

Vi targeting tier-III cities

In a development that should generate business for printing firms in tier-II, tier-III cities, especially in the print display segment, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched 1,100 new shops in tier-III markets of 18 states.

The GenNext series: Shubhankar Kesharwani

They say students are the future of society. And we agree. In this series, PrintWeek introduces some of the students from the premier printing institutes across India who are poised for future leadership. Here’s introducing Shubhankar Kesharwani.

The GenNext series: Abhishek M Khadkikar

They say students are the future of society. And we agree. In this series, PrintWeek introduces some of the students from the premier printing institutes across India who are poised for future leadership. Here’s introducing Abhishek M Khadkikar.

Seshasayee Paper and Boards revenue surges to Rs 556-crore

Seshasayee Paper and Boards, standalone net profit for the December quarter grew multi-fold to Rs 109-crore from Rs 5.90-crore. Revenue from operations surged to Rs 556-crore from Rs 334-crore, it said in a regulatory filing.

Odisha to get a banknote paper mill

Bank Note Paper Mill India (BNPM), a joint venture of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), and the Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran, will set up a banknote paper manufacturing facility in Balasore district, Odisha.

Boom time for rigid boxes as smartphone shipments set to rise

In a development that comes as a boom for rigid box manufacturers in India, the cumulative 5G smartphone shipments are expected to surpass the 100 million mark in the second quarter of 2023 and surpass 4G smartphone shipments by the end of 2023.

The GenNext series: Sudarshan Bhamre

They say students are the future of society. And we agree. In this series, PrintWeek introduces some of the students from the premier printing institutes across India who are poised for future leadership. Here’s introducing Sudarshan Bhamre.

The GenNext series: Samridhi S Iyer

They say students are the future of society. And we agree. In this series, PrintWeek introduces some of the students from the premier printing institutes across India who are poised for future leadership. Here’s introducing Samridhi S Iyer.

The GenNext series: Chetana Jade

They say students are the future of society. And we agree. In this series, PrintWeek introduces some of the students from the premier printing institutes across India who are poised for future leadership. Here’s introducing Chetana Jade.

Ramani, the face of digital print, is no more

The man who helped HP Indigo to grow its installation base in the initial years, and established Kodak NexPress as an all-India brand in less than three months after it was introduced in India, passed away on 22 January 2023

The Gen-Z Mantra: Nischal Gupta

Nischal Gupta, a product development executive at Unique Sourcing, believes brainstorming is a step-by-step process to solve the package designing problems. He, and his team, won Packathon 2022 and finished as a runner-up in Mondelez’s Design Challenge

The GenNext series: Haritha Iyer

They say students are the future of society. And we agree. In this series, PrintWeek introduces some of the students from the premier printing institutes across India who are poised for future leadership. Here’s introducing Haritha Iyer.

Colvyn Harris: My career has been eventful and has never been a dull ride

With 40 years of experience in the industry, Harris was presented with the AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award 2022.

Colvyn Harris presented AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award

The Advertising Agencies Association of India presented Colvyn Harris with this year’s AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award on 20 January at an event in Mumbai.

Post Script: Kamakshi Christopher

Kamakshi Christopher works as the general manager - technology flexibles at DIC India. Christopher says, it is very critical for us to preserve the environment for future generations

INS concerned at the govt’s move to step in as fact-checker

The Indian Newspaper Society has released a statement following the government’s proposed changes to the Information Technology Rules 2021.

Joy Chakraborthy exits Zee Media Corporation

Joy Chakraborthy has exited Zee Media Corporation.

India Inc business confidence hits a two-year high in Q3

The Confederation of Indian Industries’ Business Confidence Index achieved its highest reading in two years for the October-December quarter, thus highlighting India Inc’s confidence in India’s economy being resilient in the face of global headwinds.

Priyank Virmani: A printer is the happiest when the customer knows what he wants

In the Rapid Fire questions series, PrintWeek asks Priyank Virmani questions about print and beyond

Miraclon highlights importance of Asia Pacific region with appointments

Miraclon has appointed Andy Yarrow as commercial director and Joerg Kullwitz as commercial lead for a strategic Miraclon initiative that focuses on optimisation of customers’ gravure to flexo conversions. With these appointments, Miraclon's presence in India has been boosted. As per market pundits, the gravure to flexo potential is highest in India across all of Asia.

“Digital also enables one-to-one; versioning and variable to be more attractive to consumers” - The Noel D'Cunha Sunday Column

There are many positives for EFI in 2022, says Jeff Jacobson, CEO and chairman, Electronics For Imaging (EFI). “With 50 installations worldwide, the Nozomi single-pass product line continued to stand out globally,” he says. In this interaction, Jacobson discusses progress in Fiery, its growth in textile, print’s digital transformation and how Covid accelerated that transformation even in the corrugated packaging space, as it moved everyday purchasing activity into the realm of eCommerce.

Effie Awards 2022: Ogilvy wins Agency of the Year, Mondelez India is Client of the Year

Leo Burnett India takes home the Grand Effie for its Whisper campaign

Product of the month: Thea-9one8 rotogravure printing press

Kohli Industries spent two years meeting operators and engineers globally to understand what they would like to see changed or added on a gravure press, and based on this data, Thea-9one8 was designed, Kaku Kohli, managing director, Kohli Industries, tells Rahul Kumar

How can coding and marking tech improve the supply chain

In an exclusive writeup for PrintWeek, Shiva Kabra, joint managing director, Control Print, charts the recent advancements in the coding and marking industry.

Sustainability and Innovation driving the packaging industry

In an exclusive writeup for PrintWeek, Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO, Cosmo First, explains why sustainability and innovation are the future drivers of the packaging industry.

Product of the month: Manroland Evolution Sheetfed model R 700

The R 700 Evolution press was launched in 2015 as the successor to the HiPrint series. Peter Rego of Manroland tells Rahul Kumar why it is the world’s most technologically advanced press in this segment

Product of the month: MGI JetVarnish 3D Web

The MGI JetVarnish 3D Web offers digital embellishment for roll-to-roll production applications, Manish Gupta of Konica Minolta explains to Rahul Kumar

Product of the month: Diamironco-extruded multilayer flat films from Mitsubishi Chemical

Munira Rangwala, assistant manager (business development), Nagase India, tells to Rahul Kumar how the Diamironco-extruded multilayer flat films from Mitsubishi Chemical can handle processed meat, seafood, dairy products, and medical devices

RMGT to expand litho manufacturing facility

Japanese litho press manufacturer RMGT has announced plans to add a third manufacturing building to its headquarters in Fuchu City, in the Hiroshima prefecture of Japan.

Agfa Offset Solutions preps for independence, focus on customer value

Agfa Offset Solutions is readying a new name for its future as a standalone business.

Deep Shah: Printed electronics is definitely the future

In the Rapid Fire questions series, PrintWeek asks Deep Shah questions about print and beyond

Prasanth Kumar takes over as president of AAAI

Prasanth Kumar, CEO, South Asia, GroupM, has been elected as president, Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) for the year 2022-23.

Agfa said it had no other choice but to increase prices substantially

Agfa is set to implement double-digit price increases across its Digital Print & Chemicals portfolio worldwide, effective 1 January 2023.

Dainik Bhaskar Group among Top 10 media companies in India

DB Corp, India’s largest print media company and home to flagship newspapers Dainik Bhaskar, Divya Bhaskar, Divya Marathi and Saurashtra Samachar, has been placed in the Top 10 Media Companies in India by Business Standard in its 22 November 2022, article, A look at the ten big media firms in the financial year ending 2022.

Amazon’s job cuts in books business may impact publishers

In a recent development, Amazon has announced that it has eliminated an unspecified number of jobs in its books business. According to the company, the step was taken as part of a companywide effort to reduce costs.

Penguin-Simon & Schuster deal officially ends

Paramount Global, the corporate parent of the publishing business Simon & Schuster, has officially ended the agreement for Penguin Random House to purchase the publisher for USD 2.2-billion.

Urdu author Khalid Jawed wins JCB Prize 2022

Urdu author Khalid Jawed’s The Paradise of Food, translated by Baran Farooqi, was awarded the fifth JCB Prize for Literature on 20 November. The book, originally published as Ne’mat Khana in 2014, is the fourth translation to win the award and the first work in Urdu.

Labelexpo India 2022 opens

After several postponements owing to the pandemic, the much-anticipated show for labels and the packaging printing industry, Labelexpo India 2022, opened its doors to visits on 10 November at India Expo Mart & Centre, Greater Noida. The show is on until 13 November 2022.

Labelexpo 2022 preview: Sandilyam- Vintex

PrintWeek highlights the Top 60 exhibitors, as well as what the show organiser Tarsus has to say about Labelexpo India, which begins Labelexpo India, the boutique show at India Expo Mart will be hosted from 10 to 13 November 2022. Here is the sixth lot.

Labelexpo 2022 preview: Bhatia Graphica-DNP

PrintWeek highlights the Top 60 exhibitors, as well as what the show organiser Tarsus has to say about Labelexpo India, which begins Labelexpo India, the boutique show at India Expo Mart will be hosted from 10 to 13 November 2022. Here is the second lot.

Open New Opportunities With HP Indigo 6K Digital Press | Indigo Digital Presses (Promotional)

LIVE Demo for HP Indigo 6K Press @ Label Expo 2022, India.

Labelexpo 2022 preview: Nippon Color-Sai Enterprises

PrintWeek highlights the Top 60 exhibitors, as well as what the show organiser Tarsus has to say about Labelexpo India, which begins Labelexpo India, the boutique show at India Expo Mart will be hosted from 10 to 13 November 2022. Here is the fifth lot.

Labelexpo 2022 preview: DuPont-HP Indigo

PrintWeek highlights the Top 60 exhibitors, as well as what the show organiser Tarsus has to say about Labelexpo India, which begins Labelexpo India, the boutique show at India Expo Mart will be hosted from 10 to 13 November 2022. Here is the third lot.

Show & Tell 2022: The objective of the print ad was to make a print version of thumbstoppers, says Viren Noronha of Swiggy

Swiggy’s senior marketing manager and founder of Talented, PG Aditiya shared how print advertising can incite brand conversations.

Labelexpo 2022 preview: IEEC- Monotech Systems

PrintWeek highlights the Top 60 exhibitors, as well as what the show organiser Tarsus has to say about Labelexpo India, which begins Labelexpo India, the boutique show at India Expo Mart will be hosted from 10 to 13 November 2022. Here is the fourth lot.

PrintWeek Awards 2022: Manipal wins top spot; 44 print firms honoured

Manipal Technologies, part of The Manipal Group, a USD three-billion multinational conglomerate, was named the PrintWeek Printing Company of the Year Award during the 12th PrintWeek Awards held at Grand Hyatt in Mumbai on 2 November.

PrintWeek Awards 2022: Trigon Digipack wins Innovative Printer of the Year

The Godawan single malt labels for Diageo have a run length of 5,000 plus variable prints per artwork being executed throughout the year.

PrintWeek Awards 2022: Sai Paks wins Innovative Printer of the Year

The sample for Lupin, Japan, was a self-adhesive label. It looked simple – printed with special Pantone shades and double white, but it had a custom-developed varnish layer on it – the luminous UV optical varnish.

PrintWeek Awards 2022: Kumar Printers wins Innovative Printer of the Year

The Grant’s Distinction Jam Station Pack is a special promotional rigid box, comprising three rigid boxes, each designed to hold a bottle of whiskey and a glass, plus an additional item each – a cocktail stirrer, a jigger, and a can of ginger ale.

PrintWeek Awards 2022: NRC Mani of Nutech Print Services wins Frontline Team Member during Covid-19

As an entire segment of the business sat idle, there were some like Nutech Print Services, which were able to overcome the disruptions, dig deep into their resources, including human resources, to resume their activities, soon after the announcement of the first lockdown in the last week of March 2020.

PrintWeek Awards 2022: Ardour Pack wins Customer Service Firm during Covid-19

Many companies lost the equivalent of more than a crore a month during the pandemic-afflicted months as the business was racked by exceptional costs (cancelled orders, no payments, and in one instance, missing freight). This meant many businesses across the country hit rock bottom.

PrintWeek Awards 2022: Unbox wins Packaging Converter of the Year (Rigid Box)

The wide range of impressive boxes produced by Unbox really stood out. From the miniature scale model produced to market models of the iconic Indian Railways to the subtle use of gold foil to give the Paul John Indian Grape Brandy an Indian touch, the team a Unbox put in a huge amount of hard work and R&D into crafting these packaging.

Labelexpo to unveil the best in biz in Noida - The Noel D'Cunha Sunday Column

Labelexpo India, the boutique show at India Expo Mart will be hosted from 10 to 13 November 2022. PrintWeek highlights the Top 60 exhibitors, as well as what the show organiser Tarsus has to say about the show. The show will provide visitors with new launches, products, and services for the label community. Read on....

PrintWeek Awards 2022: Art-O-Print wins Most Challenging Project during Covid-19

There was a great need for medicines, all of them considered life-saving, during the pandemic. There were challenges – restricted movement, limited stock position of various raw material, and mental-block to risk-taking due to Covid-19.

PrintWeek Awards 2022: Velvin Paper Products wins Most Challenging Project during Covid-19

One of Velvin Paper Products’ customers, Frigorifico Allana required 3-ply, high-graphic, five-colour flexo printed corrugated cartons for packing its edible oil retail packs.

PrintWeek Awards 2022: Bhatia Graphica wins Pre-Media Company of the Year

Receiving CMYK image and re-separating the image to Pantone colours using software, in this case Esko Artpro+ Graphic editor, and then finally RIPing the file for producing plates has minimised speed-to-market and saving on cost for Bhatia Graphica’s clients.

PrintWeek Awards 2022: Screen Art Enterprises wins Packaging Converter of the Year (Rigid Box)

When Uttara Shah and Design Street came knocking, Screen Art Enterprises responded.

PrintWeek Awards 2022: The winners

Total 44 print firms won the Prism in 30 categories during the 12th PrintWeek Awards held at Grand Hyatt in Mumbai on 2 November.

PrintWeek Team