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Women to Watch Awards 2026: Winners announced

The jury meet for the fourth edition of the PrintWeek Women to Watch Awards was held on 13 May 2026 at Kanakia Wall Street in Andheri East, Mumbai

Women to Watch Awards 2026 sees record participation

The entries highlighted exceptional women leaders, inclusive workplaces, sustainability initiatives, packaging innovation, HR transformation, and operational excellence across the print and packaging industry

Women to Watch Awards 2026 Jury Meet today

PrintWeek’s fourth edition of the Women to Watch Awards is hosting its Jury Meet on 13 May 2026 in Mumbai, with 80 shortlisted entries across people and company categories

Women to Watch Awards 2026 Jury Meet scheduled tomorrow

PrintWeek’s fourth edition of the Women to Watch Awards will host its Jury Meet on 13 May 2026 in Mumbai, with 80 shortlisted entries across people and company categories

Bindwel supports short-run book production at Madwits

Madwits has installed Bindwel SigLoch Zen and XE-Cut systems to bring binding in-house, improving turnaround time, reducing wastage, and supporting short-run book production in Navi Mumbai

Bengaluru rains destroy stock at Church Street bookstore

Rain in Bengaluru destroys up to 5,000 books at the Bookworm bookstore

Newclear Technologies showcases multi-tool digital cutting system

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, Newclear Technologies presented its newly launched digital knife cutting system, targeting signage and packaging applications with precision and material versatility

Impress Graphic showcases V-grooving system for rigid box production

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, Impress Graphic highlighted its semi-automatic V-grooving system, targeting rigid box manufacturers with a focus on precision and small-scale automation

Khyati Enterprises books order for JB-106C

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, Khyati Enterprises presented Zhejiang Jinbao Machinery’s foiling and cast-cure UV screen solution, targeting premium packaging and value-added print applications

Acme Rolltech pushes advanced channel engraving for narrow web

Acme Rolltech is showcasing its Advanced Channel Engraving (ACE) technology at Bharat Print Expo 2026, building on strong market response since its launch at PlastIndia

RK Label Printing Machinery showcases flexo solutions

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, RK Label Printing Machinery highlighted its flexo printing and flatbed die-cutting systems, with a focus on cost efficiency and end-to-end label production

GB Tech showcases post-press and converting solutions

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, GB Tech highlighted its range of finishing and converting machines, including cutting, lamination and foiling systems for packaging applications

NBG targets label and carton segment

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, NBG is focusing on label printing and folding carton solutions, aiming to tap into South India’s growing shift from offset to flexo

Webtech International showcases flexo presses

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, Webtech International highlighted its range of flexo printing and converting equipment, with a focus on expanding its presence in South India

Insight Communications showcases Revoria with specialty colour

Insight Print Communications presented Fujifilm’s Revoria Press, targeting photo and commercial printers with specialty colour and value-added applications

Pezasys showcases cloud-based ERP for flexibles

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, Pezasys highlighted its 100% cloud-based ERP platform, with AI-driven inventory tools aimed at improving efficiency for label and packaging converters

Monotech highlights Ricoh's PixelGlow embellishment range

At Bharat Print Expo 2026, Monotech Systems showcased Ricoh’s mid-range digital press alongside Monotech's PixelGlow embellishment portfolio, with a focus on value-added print and ROI-driven investments

Bharat Print Expo 2026 inaugurated in Chennai

The second edition of Bharat Print Expo was inaugurated at the Chennai Trade Centre, with industry leaders highlighting the role of regional exhibitions in expanding access to technology and strengthening India’s print ecosystem

Bharat Print Expo 2026: Preview from Chennai Trade Centre

A sneak peek from the showfloor, a round-up of Bharat Print Expo 2026 at Chennai Trade Centre, featuring print, packaging, label and workflow innovations on display

World Book Day: What the PrintWeek team is reading

At PrintWeek, we take our books seriously. Conversations during lunch in the office pantry often revolve around the books we're reading, the authors and characters we most like. Books are indeed serious business.

The rise and rise of books

Printed books are here to stay, despite all doomsday predictions

Corrugated packaging evolves beyond volume growth

According to Market Intelo, the corrugated packaging market is set to reach USD 482.7-billion by 2033, driven by eCommerce growth and sustainability trends

April issue of PrintWeek, WhatPackaging? out

The cover story of the April issue of PrintWeek highlights how the industry has remained resilient in spite of economic fallout.

UPM, Mark Andy renew partnership in the Americas

UPM Adhesive Materials and Mark Andy have renewed their partnership to support converters with label materials and printing technologies across the Americas

Print holds its ground but the ground is shifting: EY report

India's print industry closed 2025 essentially where it started, revenues flat at INR 259-billion, yet underneath that calm surface, advertising and circulation are pulling in opposite directions, and publishers are racing to adapt before the divergence becomes a rupture

Over 20,000 illegal books seized in crackdown

A joint anti-piracy operation in Delhi led by leading publishers and the Crime Branch results in the seizure of over 20,000 illegal books, exposing an organised distribution network and reinforcing industry-wide enforcement efforts

SigLoch XE-Cut enables in-house production at Color Venture

Color Venture has brought finishing operations in-house with the Bindwel SigLoch XE-Cut, improving precision, turnaround time, and production control at its Kolkata facility

Army Printing Press deploys multiple Bindwel kit

Army Printing Press has deployed multiple Bindwel systems, including the SigLoch Zen and six-clamp binder, to support both high-volume book production and short-run digital applications in Lucknow

PrintWeek-Manroland webinar to focus on how productivity is the new profitability

The sheetfed offset printing landscape is at a critical juncture, where the traditional focus on volume is giving way to a new metric for success: productivity as a direct driver of profitability. The core theme of the PrintWeek-Manroland Sheetfed webinar is Productivity: The New Profitability in Sheetfed Offset Printing.

PrintWeek February issue unveils Forty Under 40 list

PrintWeek has announced the release of its much-anticipated Forty Under 40 list, celebrating the brightest young leaders redefining India’s print and packaging landscape

PrintWeek February issue celebrates Forty Under 40

Forty Under 40 is the cover story of the PrintWeek February issue while Ball factory's expansion in India is the cover story of WhatPackaging

Unidos introduces modular retail cutcase, UniStack

Unidos introduces UniStack, a modular and stackable retail cutcase system designed for durability, flexible configurations and extended in-store life across modern retail formats

Brand, design and the power of print: Insights from the PS26 panel

The PS26 panel discussion on brand, design and print underscored a fundamental shift underway in India’s print and packaging ecosystem. As brands multiply and consumer attention fragments, packaging is no longer a downstream activity — it has become central to brand creation, experience and value.

Bindwel SigLoch boosts book production at L&M Innovative Publications

L&M Innovative Publications has brought book binding in-house with the installation of a Bindwel SigLoch Zen, improving turnaround times, binding quality, and production efficiency at its Nanded facility

Hubergroup highlights strong early response to Dynamica at Pamex

Hubergroup said early conversations at the show have centred on productivity gains and colour consistency, themes that continue to resonate with printers navigating cost pressure and tighter delivery timelines

Daya reports strong finishing demand at Pamex

Print finishing specialist Daya reported strong leads and deal conversions at Pamex 2026, with foiling and lamination solutions driving interest across offset, packaging and digital print segments

Advance Graphic Systems sees steady mid-market interest at Pamex

Advance Graphic Systems used Pamex 2026 to reinforce its position in colour management, digital proofing and sample-making, reporting steady enquiries from mid-sized print and packaging companies despite a cautious buying environment

Hariram seals orders for cast-and-cure machine at Pamex

The company is aiming for INR 4-crore business at Pamex 2026 with its newly launched cast-and-cure model

SASG UV Solutions books two Drip Master orders at Pamex

Looking ahead to 2026, the company’s focus is firmly on packaging

Precisetech books five deals at Pamex

Precisetech Equipments has closed five deals at Pamex 2026 following the launch of its new paper cutting machine featuring an Indian-developed Patwardhan cutting programme, alongside continued strong demand for its hot-foil stamping and embellishment solutions

Moksha SR Graphics sells three flexo presses at Pamex

Ahmedabad-based Moksha SR Graphics has sold three flexographic presses and reported strong ongoing demand for its latest Edifice-2 SU series, as label converters seek higher automation, faster changeovers and multi-process capability on a single platform

Webtech targets global markets with next-gen flexo

They exhibited the Aeroflex Series, a triple servo machine which ran live at 220-mpm and dot-perfect registration

Bhogle Engineering Works launches foiling machine at Pamex

BEW has received a great response at Pamex and is hoping to continue the momentum in 2026

AEC Machinery showcases corrugation machinery at Pamex

At Pamex, AEC Machinery is pushing a mix of conversion machinery and Chinese-manufactured equipment aimed at scaling manufacturing operations.

Minosha Print Solutions announces machine sale at Pamex

Minosha Print Solutions sold a Ricoh Pro C7500 digital colour production press to Vizag’s Modern Power Press at the show.

Gayathri Machinery engages with customers at Pamex

After a mixed but resilient 2025, Gayathri Machinery sees steady momentum in consumables, cautious capital spending, and a print industry that is evolving rather than declining, with digital, packaging and finishing each finding their place.

True Colors debuts digital corrugated printer

Delhi-based True Colors Solutions and Technologies has used Pamex 2026 to debut what it claims to be India’s first high-speed digital corrugated printer, triggering strong buyer interest and early orders, as converters look to shift short-run packaging to digital

Chemi Tech spotlights water-based inks at Pamex

At Pamex, Chemi Tech Engineers, the Delhi-based inks and coatings manufacturer, is drawing attention to its expanding portfolio and its push towards sustainable alternatives. The company says 2025 was a steady year, while 2026 will be defined by new product introductions, particularly in water-based ink systems.

SigLoch CEO on the XE-Cut Pro Xtend launch at Pamex

The machine is designed to address a critical bottleneck in the digital print industry: finishing capabilities lagging behind the speed and efficiency of modern inkjet and toner presses

Om Vir aims for cautious optimism and steady growth

With 2025 behind them, Om Vir Print O Pack is entering 2026 with guarded optimism. Viren Shah of the company believes the broader economic narrative around India’s growth remains positive and expects that sentiment to translate into machinery demand over the course of the year.

Renuka Softtec bets on strong growth at Pamex

Reflecting on the past year, Renuka Softtec, a print ERP provider, described 2025 as a standout period, marked by both growth and diversification. “2025 was excellent for us. Our turnover grew by around 1.5 times,” said Manish Kothalkar.

Colorix closes two Jetrix orders at Pamex

At the centre of the Colorix’s Pamex showcase is a digital label press designed as a modular, hybrid system. The machine is offered with a pre-flexo configuration and can be expanded from four to eight colours, positioning it as a one-stop solution for multiple substrates.

Ronald closes two deals at Pamex

After a strong 2025, the company is entering 2026 with a clear strategic shift. “2025 was a good year for us. We were traditionally into web offset machines, but now we have introduced digital inkjet machines,” said Aditya Gupta, director, Ronald.

Meki Pulse bets on water-based coatings at Pamex

Following the joint venture with a UK-based water-based coatings company, Pulse is expecting 2026 to be an inflection point as their collaboration is set to open up new opportunities

Xerox previews Proficio series at Pamex; launch in February

For Xerox, 2025 was a strong year, particularly in the entry production segment. Arjun Khosla, associate director and head of the production system group, said the launch of the PrimeLink 9265 and 9275 models delivered exceptional results.

Canon highlights inkjet and India-focused products at Pamex

At Pamex 2026, Canon is showcasing a wide spectrum of production systems, from entry-level A3 mono and colour printers to high-speed colour production presses. According to Puneet Datta, senior director, Canon, the company is also launching its next-generation mono production machines at the show. “These machines run at 86 bpm and above, and the speciality is that they can handle coated media, which is critical for many print service providers,” he said.

Mark Vi Trac showcases coding, VDP solutions at Pamex

At Pamex 2026, Mark Vi Trac Systems highlighted its range of variable data printing (VDP) solutions, including HP thermal inkjet heads and UV curing inks, to address the industry’s growing security and traceability needs.

High Performance UV/LED Inks: Bhaumik Mehta’s ink fidelity

For Mehta, the printing inks industry is less a sector of commerce and more a “lab of constant, high-stakes evolution.”

PrintWeek studio to go live at Pamex 2026

The studio blends trusted journalism with contemporary formats, ensuring that what matters most to the industry is captured and shared as it unfolds.

Bindwel's SigLoch XE-Cut improves turnaround at DTP Point

Jodhpur-based DTP Point installs SigLoch XE-Cut to improve die-cutting efficiency, reduce turnaround time, and streamline digital print finishing

PrintWeek launches The Book of Trends

Change rarely arrives with noise. It starts quietly in factories, workflows, materials, and decisions. By the time it becomes obvious, the leaders are already ahead. That premise sits at the heart of The Book of Trends, a new digital initiative from PrintWeek India that captures the early signals shaping print, publishing, and packaging in the country

The lovable world of zines is the cover page of December issue

The December issue continues PrintWeek’s in-depth coverage of Labelexpo Europe 2025, building on insights from Barcelona while turning the spotlight on leadership, technology, and the people shaping the future of India’s print and packaging industry

Labelexpo highlights in PrintWeek November issue

Sustainability, automation and digital evolution defined Labelexpo Europe 2025. The 80-page November issue of PrintWeek captures the technologies, strategies and conversations that signal where the global label industry is heading

October 2025 issue celebrates the PrintWeek Awards

The October 2025 issue of PrintWeek India captures a busy and eventful month for the country’s print, packaging, and publishing sectors.

Panel discussion on women prowess in the industry

The conversation centred on how female leaders in the industry are redefining efficiency and innovation in print. Agrawal highlighted how women have to be the changemaker in the industry and create a favourable ecosystem. Across the panel, they believe that a change, albeit slow, is trickling in

MK Goyal, a stalwart of India’s paper industry, passes away

The IPPTA community said it will “continue to walk in his footsteps, striving to uphold his values and vision for the organisation.”

PrintWeek Breakfast Briefing: Building factories that are green

The closed-door confabulation on 14 October focussed on the real cost of green investments to the operational realities of audits, certifications, and circular manufacturing practices

PrintWeek Awards celebrations: Book of the Night unveiled

The evening brought together industry leaders, innovators and creative minds to honour outstanding performance, quality and sustainable innovation across the country’s most dynamic printing businesses

PrintWeek Awards set to begin at 3:30PM today

The stage is set for fifteenth edition of one of the most anticipated evenings in the Indian printing and packaging industry

PrintWeek set to celebrate industry excellence on 13 October

This year, we’re breaking the mould with a dynamic-new format that enables knowledge sharing with over 350 delegates, featuring the who’s who of the print and packaging industry under one roof

Anti-dumping duties on imports of virgin multi-layer paperboards

The inquiry was initiated on the basis of a complaint filed by the Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA), representing major domestic players such as Aditya Birla Real Estate, Emami Paper Mills, JK Papers, ITC, Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers, and West Coast Paper Mills

PrintWeek to honour industry excellence with Awards celebration

For the past 15 years, the PrintWeek Awards have followed a set print-run of tradition. But on 13 October, we’re changing the template. This year’s Awards Night promises to be a true Celebration

PrintWeek Jury Meet is the cover of September issue

The 80-page September edition of PrintWeek carries the much-awaited shortlist of PrintWeek Awards; The PrintWeek Awards Jury Meet 2025; and a special spotlight series on the winners of Women to Watch

Some paper products get GST relief, others see a rise

Wood pulp moved from 12% to 5% GST slab, while paper and paperboard, corrugated have been moved from the existing 12% to 18% slab

Karnataka explores private route to revive Mysore Paper Mills

Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil told the Karnataka Legislative Assembly that reviving the unit as a public sector enterprise was not viable.

Three impactful Women to Watch of the industry

In the world of print, packaging, and publishing, three remarkable women—Priyanka Rathi, Kaveri Satija, and Tania Hansoti—are not just leading their respective fields but are actively shaping the future.

RBI Monetary Museum: An intersection of economics and national storytelling

The Reserve Bank is entrusted to manage and meet the demand for currency, right from estimating the need using statistical models, indenting with presses, distribution logistics and arrangements, till the withdrawal of notes, and their destruction by shredding. Bazil Shaikh provides a glimpse into note-printing

Women to Watch winners in August issue of PrintWeek

The August issues of PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? capture the breadth of the industry from women’s leadership, regional print ecosystems, trade partnerships, company case studies, and packaging innovation.

Pudumjee Paper launches The Cost of Convenience campaign

Pudumjee Paper, a long-standing advocate of sustainable packaging, has positioned the campaign as both a warning and a call to action against the growing plastic crisis.

JK Paper approves acquisition of Borkar Packaging

This marks JK Paper’s fifth acquisition in the packaging segment over the last three years, and third in the last eight months.

Rajoo Engineers raises160-crore via QIP to fuel expansion plans

The QIP involved the issue of 1,46,78,900 equity shares at INR 109 per share (face value INR 1), and closed on 21 July.

Technology updates, factory profiles, industry partnerships in PrintWeek July issue

The July edition of PrintWeek highlights the growing dominance of short-run jobs, increased automation, and a sharp focus on smart, sustainable labelling.

What a French currency exhibition tells us about notemaking

Rukmini Dahanukar, researcher and numismatist, has spent years collecting stories about global currencies and how their print design forged a path for trade, alliances, and institutions

Mumbai Mudrak Sangh and Sri Lanka Association of Printers sign MoU

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the end of the jointly organised two-day Round Table Conference 2025 at Colombo on 10-11 July

Trigon Digipack’s Anil Namugade honoured with the Hidden Gem award

Nagmude was one of the two awardees, the other being Ekta Chandan of Aaum Paper Products

Technical leaders explore the evolving printscape

Day 2 of the Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS)-Sri Lankan Association for Printers (SLAP) jointly organised Round Table witnessed technical presentations from leading manufacturers.

Pragati Offset is now Fogra PSO certified press

Quality is not an act, it is a habit. This mantra is on display as Hyderabad-based Pragati Offset received a Fogra PSO (Process Standard Offset) certification, the world’s most rigorous print quality standard.

Roja Muthiah Research Library: Preserving history, one page at a time

Sai Deepthi visits Roja Muthiah Research Library, and pays heed to what the million books whisper to her. She pays heed to the heritage that celebrates posters, antique machines, and memorabilia. Set up in 1994, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Chicago, the library boasts of having collected 1,00,000 items consisting of books, periodicals, and ephemera

Mid-year review: Industry triumphs with growth

The market for barrier-coated papers (board and packaging included) is projected to reach USD 11-billion globally by 2030.

Thuraiyur is the new destination for print

The sleepy town of Thuraiyur, known for its paddy fields, is preparing to become the hub of the print and packaging industry in Tamil Nadu. Heralding this vision is a collective called the Thuraiyur Print Forum.

How the industry leaders are dealing with quality

Brands and packaging buyers are willing to pay much more to ensure a quality product. However, the issue is that for most applications, the minimum standard of quality has risen so much that quality is no longer a useful differentiator.

G Mahavir Digital installs SigLoch Sigma perfect binder

Mumbai-based G Mahavir Digital has strengthened its post-press operations by installing a SigLoch Sigma perfect binder from Bindwel. The machine has helped the company streamline its binding process while maintaining high-quality output for retail and commercial print jobs.

Is price the only way to compete for a job?

Printers reduce their prices to win new work. This has caused commoditising print. An online PrintWeek poll states that 51% of print firms consider price to be the most important factor in winning jobs. Sai Deepthi explores.

Print Expo and Media Expo Chennai 2025 to be held in July

The co-located shows will be spread across 10,560 sqm of gross exhibition area, welcoming 200+ exhibitors.

Naini Paper Mills ends FY 2024-25 on a strong note

Naini Paper Mills, in a message from the chief managing director, Pawan Agarwal, announced that the FY 2024-25 was marked by significant advancements and strategic growth. The company has strengthened its position as a forward-thinking corporate entity, embracing innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Zelestra India signs PPA with Seshasayee Paper and Boards

On 2 May, Zelestra India announced that it had signed a power purchase agreement to supply 39-MW solar-wind hybrid electricity to the Chennai-based Seshasayee Paper and Boards.

TNPL enhances production with Valmet’s advanced pulp technology

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers (TNPL) has integrated Valmet’s Continuous Cooking G3 and TwinRoll Press technologies into its hardwood kraft pulp production line. This upgrade aims to improve pulp quality, energy efficiency, and sustainability at its Mondipatti mill in Trichy district.

Sripathi Paper and Boards signs MoU for wastewater treatment plant

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