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Suhani Singh speaks to Nishad R Deshmukh, the publisher at Career Publications
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ITC's focus on product development has enabled the company to create one major new product each year
Suhani Singh speaks to S N Venkataraman, who is international sales and product development manager at ITC.
Canon to demonstrate its latest technology at Ipex
PrintWeek India - Canon will have their third largest stand ever at Ipex.
41 Indian printers and publishers at The London Book Fair 2010
PrintWeek India - There is a solid Indian presence at the London Book Fair (LBF) from Monday 19 April to Wednesday 21 April 2010 at Earl's Court London. According to the LBF authorities there are 41 Indian exhibitors at the show.
Hunkeler's technology bolsters the Indian paper processing market with six installations
Hunkeler, a leader in print processing solutions has notched up six installations in Delhi, NCR, Mumbai and Manipal. India's first Hunkeler Variweb was installed at Mehta Print Arts, a family owned business in Gurgaon.
Kodak celebrates proofing week
PrintWeek India, April 7 - Kodak India hosted its "proofing week" in Mumbai in an attempt to create awareness and enlighten their customers about packaging strategies.
Mid-Day stock soars and Deccan firms plans to align subsidiaries
Mid-Day Multimedia stock soared from 10.75% to Rs 36.05. According to reports, the firm is in discussion with Jagran Prakashan for a strategic alliance.
What Indian exhibitors expect at the Frankfurt Book Fair (FBF) 2010...
Suhani Singh speaks to Indian exhibitors who will participate from 6 to 10 October at Frankfurt Book Fair
Thomson Press bags four at the Goldlink Awards
Thomson Press has received four awards at the Goldlink Pewter Award 2010.
Malevolent volcanic ash disrupts activities at The London Book Fair
It was depressing for the Indian exhibitors who could not make it to The London Book Fair held from 19 April to 21 April 2010 due to the volcanic ash from the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland.
Faridabad gets its first Konica Minolta Bizhub Pro C6501
Subhash Electrostat has installed Faridabad's first Konica Minolta Bizhub Pro C6501 to meet escalating print demand for quality colour prints.
Parksons Packaging expands with its plant in North India
It was a massive show of strength, a thing which has become synonymous with Parksons Packaging. The Pantnagar expansion in March - heralded the company's move into the North Indian market.
Mehta Print Arts adds value to mailers with Hunkeler Variweb
Hunkeler, a leader in print processing solutions has notched up six installations in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Manipal. India's first Hunkeler Variweb was installed at Mehta Print Arts, a family-owned business in Gurgaon.
Are we seeing the resurrection of a secondhand market?
Suhani Singh finds out about purchasing patterns and habits for pre-owned machines
Manohar Filament's packaging unit in Sonepat gets Heidelberg
New Delhi-based garment trims specialist has ensured that its foray into a new segment of packaging is optimum following installation of a Heidelberg CD 102 six-colour with coater and UV System and SM 74 four-colour presses.
Countdown to PrintWeek India Award Night
The countdown has begun to book your table at the PrintWeek Awards 2010. The winners will be unveiled on Thursday 26 August at the Awards ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Mumbai.
Chemnitz opens office in India for students
The Institute for Print and Media Technology at Chemnitz University of Technology (PMTUC), Chemnitz, Germany launched their office in Mumbai.
V V T Communications steps up promotion of green with a HP Designjet HG 5500 hybrid UV installation
V V T Communications has opted for HP Designjet hp 45500 Hybrid UV (flatbed / roll to roll) in line with their operation of promoting the biodegradable media like Yupo and Tyvek along with other flatbed applications.
Aravali Printers in Okhla upgrade their work floor with Heidelberg CD 102
Okhla-based Aravali Printers and Publishers has announced that it has upgraded and enhanced technology at its print facility with installation of its first brand new printing press, a Heidelberg CD 102 four-colour press.
Frankfurt Book Fair attracts who's who from India
There will be more than 80 participants from India at the Frankfurt Book Fair to be held from 6 to 10 of October 2010. This includes: prominent printers like Manipal Press, Thomson Press, Prints India, Jak Printers, Aegean Offset, etc. Discovery Publishing House, Dreamland Publications, CBS Publishers & Distributors are some of the major publishers to be exhibiting at the fair.
Print leaders meet in Ludiana to talk about the importance of forming associations
On 11 July, during printers meet in Ludhiana, the print leaders of all the major towns and cities of North India assembled to discuss the common problems faced. The meet was organised by Offset Printers Association (OPA) to discuss the significance and need of forming associations in every region.
Capexil and DSPA jointly organise a seminar on export awareness for Indian printers
Capexil book division alongwith Delhi State Booksellers' and Publishers Association organised a seminar for printers in India on how to start, survive and flourish in the international market.
Kerala Master Printers Association announces its office bearers
At the 32nd annual general body meeting of the Kerala Master Printers Association (KMPA) held on 24 July, the association announced the new office bearers for 2010-2012.
Pitney Bowes announces its Degausser Technology in India
Pitney Bowes (PB) announced the launch of Degaussers under the Intimus range.
Reader reaction: Does the Indian industry face a serious threat from China?
Suhani Singh speaks to Indians present at Ipex in order to understand the Chinese impact
Indian group Uflex chalks $250m plan to become global player
Indian flexible packaging group Uflex has revealed ambitious $250m investment plans that will expand its presence around the world and allow it to hit $1bn turnover by 2013.
ARS Graphics installs Kodak Tiger platesetter at its Shahadra unit
Pre-press bureau ARS Graphics has invested in a Kodak Tiger (400 Quantum) platesetter after experiencing a significant change in line demand of its customers.
Visual Displays set to cash in on Commonwealth Games with India's first 10-ft HP Latex LX800 installation
New Delhi-based Visual Displays has installed India's first HP's 10 ft wide-format Latex LX800 printer, with an eye on Commonwealth Games and aim to pitch for an array of communication material for the games.
IPAMA with ITPO gear up for Printpack 2011 in Delhi
Printpack will be held from 16-21 January 2011 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. A meet to promote the show was organised by IPAMA in association with India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) in Surajkund, Faridabad, NCR. Earlier, on 7 May 2010 in the first meeting in Amritsar, the Printpack 2011 show was launched.
Nuteck Packagings in Noida adds a Kongsberg XE 10 cutting table to its shopfloor
Nuteck Packagings has installed an Esko Kongsberg XE 10 cutting table to add on and enhance its productivity after examining various other products in the market.
Pitney Bowes launches inserting technology in India
Pitney Bowes launched the Rival productivity series inserting system (RPS) in India - and all over the world.
Agfa Graphics launches the Anapurna M2540 FB
Agfa Graphics enhanced its Anapurna family with the Anapurna M2540 FB.
Fespa Digital 2014 to be held in Germany
Munich, Germany is the destination for the Fespa Digital investor. The dates for the 2014 event are confirmed as 20 to 23 May. The city was also host to the main and successful FESPA events in 2005 and 2010.
SuperCorrExpo announces sponsorship from Western India Corrugated Box Manufacturers Association
The 2012 TAPPI / AICC SuperCorrExpo, the global hub of corrugated technology, announced that the Western India Corrugated Box Manufacturers Association (WICMA) has joined SuperCorrExpo 2012 as a sponsor, further extending the global reach of the event.
Ricoh India launches coffee table book
Ricoh launched it's much talked about coffee table book "Windia" at Pamex.
S S Transfer picks up Grafica's Camshell screen printer on day two
Rajeev Bansal, the proprietor of S S Transfer, manufacturer of ceramic transfers, booked another Camshell from Grafica on the day two of Pamex.
Monotech enters finishing segment with Scodix 1200
Monotech System in alliance with Scodix launched Scodix 1200, the one of its kind digital finishing equipment in the Indian market.
HOMAI president addresses the Holopack Holoprint conference
Hologram Manufacturers Association of India's (HOMAI) annual Holopack Holoprint Conference has begun in Las Vegas, USA and will stretch over the next two days until 11 November 2011.
Will technology change the way print is being produced?
Printer CEOs tell Suhani Singh what's the best thing in processes, production and technology.
Xerox India demonstrates innovative solutions for print providers at Pamex 2011
Xerox India, which showcased its technological strength through a wide range of applications, digital presses and solutions at Pamex 2011, has announced that among the key attractions at its booth were innovative application zones on photo applications and 3UP A4 applications enabled by the recently launched Xerox iGen4 with enhanced print size capability.
Reader Reaction: Will technology change the way print is being produced?
Printer CEOs tell Suhani Singh what's the best thing in processes, production and technology
HCL sells six of eight KM 8000 presses sold
HCL has announced that it has sold six Konica Minolta Bizhub Press C8000 since its launch at PrintPack India 2011 in January.
The 7th National Awards for Excellence in Printing to be held in Delhi
The 7th edition of the National Awards for Excellence in Printing (NAEP) hosted by Offset Printers Association (OPA), Ludhiana will be held in Delhi in September 2012.
HOMAI seconds initiative to use hologram on liquor bottles
The Hologram Manufacturers Association of India (HOMAI) is in favour of the program commenced by the Excise and Prohibition Department of the government of Jharkhand, to use hologram on liquor bottles.
Arrow Digital reveals Polytype will launch new Virtu Quantum at Drupa
Ahmedabad-based digital wide-format specialist, Arrow Digital has announced that Polytype, which the company represents in India, will release ground-breaking new wide-format digital inkjet printing platform, the Virtu Quantum, which claims a blend of quality and speed hitherto unavailable in the marketplace.
GMG gears up for dual premier at Drupa
GMG, the Germany-based developer and supplier of colour management software solutions will release its newly developed spot colour technology, FlexoProof, and the cloud-based tool for softproofing at Drupa.
Arun Art Printers enters digital arena with Konica Minolta Bizhub C452
Arun Art Printers, with its recently installed Konica Minolta Bizhub C452, is the first printing group to establish the state-of-art digital printing technology in Jammu.
Xerox India appoints Rajat Jain as managing director
Rajat Jain takes on as Xerox India’s managing director. He will be responsible for leading Xerox India’s strategy implementation and business operations, including sales of products and services, marketing, brand recognition, and customer service.
Numex Blocks installs South Asia's first Esko CDI Advance Cantilever 1450 with HD Flexo
Mumbai-based Numex Blocks has announced "the first installation of its kind in South Asia" of a CDI Advance Cantilever 1450 with HD Flexo technology.
Xeikon pitches Quantum against inkjet at Drupa
Xeikon introduced its new offering called Quantum, a toner-based device. The company claims it to be a platform that will combine the 1,200dpi image quality of its 8000 Series LED array-based, electrophotographic printers, with the running cost and productivity of high-speed inkjet presses.
Fespa's Neil Felton to sit on AEO board meet
Fespa's managing director of exhibitions and events, Neil Felton has been appointed to sit on the Board of the AEO (Association of Event Organisers)
Zodiac in Hyderabad installs Mark Andy P3 press
Zodiac Reprographic, the Hyderabad-based label specialist, has ordered a P3 Mark Andy performance series narrow web flexo printing machine, in order to boost its Rs 6-cr turnover.
Drupa 2012 arranges easy travel for visitors
Drupa 2012 to be held from 03 to 16 May, for the first time will offer eTickets on its website from 25 January onwards.
Screen printing exhibition in Mumbai
The dates for the Screen Print India exhibition in Mumbai has been announced. The 2012 edition will be held from September 5-7 at Hall 1A, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.
Indoor applications, labels and signage shift to digital
The fifth Fespa economy survey has made known that 70% of print service providers plan to branch out into interiors, label printing and signage to add on to their product catalogue.
The instructive two-days of Indo-German Packaging Conference
The third Indo-German Packaging Printing Conference held in Mumbai was a stirring and educational experience for the print and packaging leading lights.
TechNova's violet CTP drive gets a big boost
Violet seems to be bucking the CTP trend in India. And spearheading the momentum is, TechNova.
Offset Printers' Association's Print Yatra to Jammu
The Offset Printers' Association (OPA), Ludhiana launched a road show: Print Yatra which aimed to mobilise printers to visit PrintArt, an exhibition, held from 23-25 October, 2010, Ludhiana. The event focused on printing machinery and material.
Apsom opens Roland's Creative Centre in India
Hideyuki Kakiuchi, the director of Roland DG inaugurated Roland's first Creative Centre in India, set up by Apsom Infotex on the 25 August 2010. Roland has such centres in USA, Belgium, Australia and Italy.
Indians make a mark at the Cape Town Book Fair
Cape Town Book Fair (CTBF) held from 30 July to 2 August witnessed the coming together of 16 Indian publishers under one stand. The initiative was undertaken by the German Book Office (GBO) and was jointly supported by CTBF and ActiveAir.
Ess Aar increases productivity by 400% with Xerox printers
New Delhi-based Ess Aar International, after the installation of Xerox 260 and 5000 at its digital printing unit - Instant Prints, has reported a four-fold increase in sheet consumption.
Archies shifts print production base to Manesar to fuse its activities under one roof
Archies the gift, stationery and paper products retail major shifted its production base from Delhi to Manesar to consolidate all its operations under one roof. The new plant is print production facility with a total investment of over 20 crores.
Great opportunity for Indian exhibitors at Frankfurt Book Fair
The German Book Office (GBO), New Delhi has organised a series of events and sessions to be held at Frankfurt Book Fair scheduled to be held from 6 to 10 October 2010.
PrintArt-2010 to be held in October
The PrintArt exhibition organised by The Offset Printers Association (OPA) is to be held from 23 to 25 October 2010 at Kumra Palace Ludhiana. The focus of the exhibition would be on printing machinery and material.
Welbound installs six Diplomas in the North in the last quarter
In keeping with the bullishness in the book print segment, the current quarter has had six Diploma installations in the NCR region.
How buoyant was business at the Cape Town Book Fair?
Suhani Singh speaks to visitors to find out how they coped in a new book publishing territory.
Goodluck Publishers opts for a pre-owned eight-colour Heidelberg
Saharanpur-based Goodluck Publishers has installed an eight-colour secondhand Heidelberg.
P Hanumantha Rao honoured with lifetime achievement award by OPA
Offset Printers Association honoured P Hanumantha Rao with lifetime achievement award.
Intec Printing Solutions joins hand with PrintX Copier
Intec Printing Solutions has appointed the Chennai-based PrintX as its authorised partner and through the partnership will offer a range of its specialist print systems.
Globalocal held on 26 November in New Delhi was a success
The Globalocal conference organised by German Book Office (GBO) 2011 was held on 26 November in New Delhi.
How do you keep your publisher content: Last interview with Nishad Deshmukh
Suhani Singh speaks to Nishad R Deshmukh, the publisher at Career Publications
Goodluck Publishers in Saharnapur opts for a pre-owned eight-colour Heidelberg kit
Saharanpur-based Goodluck Publishers has installed an eight-colour secondhand Heidelberg.Goodluck, a publishing house invested in a press to augment its product portfolio, which it says shall double its production capacity.
Intec will offer range of print systems through Chennai-based PrintX
Intec Printing Solutions has appointed the Chennai-based PrintX Copier as its authorised partner and through the partnership will offer a range of its specialist print systems.
How do industry leaders look at print in SAARC countries?
Suhani Singh finds out how Indians are eyeing trade among our neighbouring nations
PrintPack 2011 gears up for a big show with 300 exhibitors
PrintPack from 16 to 21 January at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi has notched up 300 exhibitors.
Visitor's Speak: Vivek Agarwal and Bharat Gupta
VIP visitors at PrintPack 2011 share their views on print - and the biggest show in Asia
Visitor's Speak: Raj Gupta and Mridul Kotriwala
VIP visitors at PrintPack 2011 share their views on print - and the biggest show in Asia
Printelligent kickstarts expansion with Canon
Printelligent, a sister concern of Friends Digital Color Solution, has kick-started its expansion with a new Canon ImagePress C7000VP digital press.