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.
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
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
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
They exhibited the Aeroflex Series, a triple servo machine which ran live at 220-mpm and dot-perfect registration
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 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
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
The company is aiming for INR 4-crore business at Pamex 2026 with its newly launched cast-and-cure model
Looking ahead to 2026, the company’s focus is firmly on packaging
BEW has received a great response at Pamex and is hoping to continue the momentum in 2026
Minosha Print Solutions sold a Ricoh Pro C7500 digital colour production press to Vizag’s Modern Power Press at the show.
At Pamex, AEC Machinery is pushing a mix of conversion machinery and Chinese-manufactured equipment aimed at scaling manufacturing operations.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
For Mehta, the printing inks industry is less a sector of commerce and more a “lab of constant, high-stakes evolution.”
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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
Jodhpur-based DTP Point installs SigLoch XE-Cut to improve die-cutting efficiency, reduce turnaround time, and streamline digital print finishing
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
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
The October 2025 issue of PrintWeek India captures a busy and eventful month for the country’s print, packaging, and publishing sectors.
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
The IPPTA community said it will “continue to walk in his footsteps, striving to uphold his values and vision for the organisation.”
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
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
The stage is set for fifteenth edition of one of the most anticipated evenings in the Indian printing and packaging industry
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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, 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.
This marks JK Paper’s fifth acquisition in the packaging segment over the last three years, and third in the last eight months.
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.
The July edition of PrintWeek highlights the growing dominance of short-run jobs, increased automation, and a sharp focus on smart, sustainable labelling.
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
Nagmude was one of the two awardees, the other being Ekta Chandan of Aaum Paper Products
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
Day 2 of the Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS)-Sri Lankan Association for Printers (SLAP) jointly organised Round Table witnessed technical presentations from leading manufacturers.
The market for barrier-coated papers (board and packaging included) is projected to reach USD 11-billion globally by 2030.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The co-located shows will be spread across 10,560 sqm of gross exhibition area, welcoming 200+ exhibitors.
Once implemented, the project will reduce pollution, rejuvenate vital water bodies, and help ecological restoration and sustainable urban development in Thiruthangal.
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.
Sai Deepthi talks to educationists and academics in order to understand the importance of ASER and how it fuels print along with foundational literacy can boost the future of children
ASER 2024 tracks the progress of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy skills. Today 57% teens use devices for education, and demand multilingual digital content.
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.
The printing industry grapples with a silent crisis: the absence of locally tailored standards. Jose Thomas speaks to Sai Deepthi
The printing industry grapples with a silent crisis: the absence of locally tailored standards. Jose Thomas speaks to Sai Deepthi
Sai Deepthi talks to educationists and academics in order to understand the importance of ASER and how it fuels print along with foundational literacy can boost the future of children.
ASER 2024, released on 28 January, helps track the progress of foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) skills across the country.
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
Wood pulp moved from 12% to 5% GST slab, while paper and paperboard, corrugated have been moved from the existing 12% to 18% slab
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.
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.
Manik Printpack’s journey under Somya Mittal’s leadership exemplifies how innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability can coexist in a competitive industry. She speaks to Sai Deepthi
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.
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
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
Unidos introduces UniStack, a modular and stackable retail cutcase system designed for durability, flexible configurations and extended in-store life across modern retail formats
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
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 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
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
The cover story of the April issue of PrintWeek highlights how the industry has remained resilient in spite of economic fallout.
UPM Adhesive Materials and Mark Andy have renewed their partnership to support converters with label materials and printing technologies across the Americas
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