From lamination cracks to signature mix-ups, India’s book value chain put its worst mistakes on the table at Bindwel’s annual roundtable. Treya Sinha reports on a session that reframed failure as the starting point for better craft.
Creative Graphics hosted a week-long Open House from 10–16 November 2025, where Popli Graphics demonstrated laser anilox cleaning to printers, converters and pre-press visitors seeking clarity on modern maintenance technology
The Mumbai-based label and packaging specialist has invested in an eight-colour servo-driven modular flexo press from Weigang, supplied and installed by Global Graphics, to strengthen capability in shrink sleeves, BOPP and IML applications
Suhas Kulkarni highlighted tooling, changeovers and colour control as core hurdles — and urges closer alignment between press and pre-press teams.
The new facility, in Gurugram, Haryana, is designed to serve as a regional base for training, live demonstrations, and customer collaboration for printers and packaging companies
Fujifilm announced a strategic alliance with Redington, one of India’s foremost technology distributors. The partnership appoints Redington as the official sales and service partner for Fujifilm India’s entry-level production, colour, and mono printers across the country.
During a live webinar on 4 November, the Federation of European Screen Printers Associations (Fespa) unveiled two new co-located events for its 2026 Barcelona show, along with strategy updates around sustainability, personalisation and automation
Seshasaai Technologies (STL), a leading technology-driven multi-location solutions provider, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The move aims to raise funds for capacity expansion and debt reduction as the company looks to capitalise on its market leadership in the BFSI sector.
New Smithers data highlights the growing impact of screen and digital printing across industrial and functional markets, driven by advances in inkjet and resilient demand for high-precision screen processes
During a live webinar on 4 November, the Federation of European Screen Printers Associations (Fespa) unveiled two new co-located events for its 2026 Barcelona show, along with strategy updates around sustainability, personalisation and automation
Tiruchirappalli-based Suve Graphics has installed a new RMGT 920ST four-colour press to strengthen its book and commercial printing operations.
With a focus on reliability, speed and hands-on technical support, Omansh Industries has expanded its packaging capacity by commissioning DGM’s SmartFold 1100SL folder-gluer and the Technocut 1050S die-cutter with stripping
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The recent Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) question paper leak has once again exposed persistent vulnerabilities in India’s secure printing and logistics framework.
This collaboration is set to redefine transit advertising in India by providing brands with unprecedented access to a high-value, captive audience
The Okhla Printers Association (OPPA) has opened a new office in the heart of the Okhla industrial area with a vision to strengthen the region’s print community through training, collaboration, and advocacy. The new facility will also serve as a hub for skill development and engagement with small and mid-level printers in Delhi-NCR.
Conceived in 2014 by Prof Kamal Mohan Chopra, this biennial event continues to bridge academia and industry, fostering creativity, technical prowess, and out-of-the-box thinking among students across India
Speaking to Treya Sinha on the sidelines of Media Expo Delhi, which concluded recently, Raj Manek, executive director of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings, talks about India’s advertising and print markets and the challenges of running exhibitions in India
India's luxury market is poised for significant growth, with Euromonitor International projecting a 10% increase in 2025, reaching a total market value of USD 12.1-billion.
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025 has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai, the Swedish Academy announced. The 71-year-old was recognized for his "compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art."
A Bindwel webinar, hosted by P Sajith, CEO of Bindwel-Stelda Group, and Shreya Sajith, lead, engagement and growth, Bindwel, shed light on critical issues plaguing the book production industry, identifying rejections as the single largest cost. The session also featured Suresh Nair, Chief Technology Officer at Bindwel, who was present for the Q&A about common book production mistakes.
The UKSSSC paper leak has shaken public faith in competitive exams, and chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s commitment to recommend a CBI investigation highlights both the political stakes and the underlying vulnerabilities in India’s secure printing ecosystem
Books & Boxes, a Guwahati-headquartered firm specialising in notebooks, printing, and luxury packaging, has taken a major step in modernising its operations with the installation of a wide portfolio of machines from Megabound.
Founded by Ashok Kumar Batra, the company, with a staff of 30 operating in two shifts, has long been recognised for its commitment to delivering exclusive wedding invitation cards
The 2025 edition of Media Expo New Delhi is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam on 3-5 October.
The Mumbai-based printer has replaced three Heidelberg presses with a single RMGT machine to boost its book printing capability and to improve energy efficiency
Manroland Sheetfed’s global CEO Mirko Kern, and India managing director Deepak Walia underlined the company’s commitment to India. The leadership believes now is the right time to expand, innovate, and deepen customer engagement
The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association has retained Rite KnowledgeLabs for the second year of its awareness initiative, which this year takes a phygital approach with schools, influencers, and on-ground activations in focus
The 12th edition of the IndiaCorr show will have 250+ exhibitors and will be attended by 10,500+ corrugation packaging professionals
Srinivasan K Swamy, the executive group chairman of RK Swamy, is set to receive the highest honour from the Asian Federation of Advertising Association (AFAA) when he is inducted into their Hall of Fame on 24 October, 2025. The ceremony will take place during the inaugural session of the AdAsia Congress in Beijing.
The fine paper specialist has relocated its Jaipur, Delhi and Pune centres less than 1.5 km from their original locations, offering customers easier parking and a larger showcase of premium paper options
Jaipur BookMark (JBM), the B2B segment of the Jaipur Literature Festival, and the British Council have opened applications for the India–UK Publishing Fellowship 2026. This initiative aims to strengthen exchanges and build networks between independent publishers in the UK and India.
The company has introduced two new product lines — LabelLine and CartonLine
The Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers' Association (IPAMA) has announced its inaugural regional exhibition, PrintPack – Rajasthan, which is scheduled to take place from 21 to 23 February 2026, at the Jaipur Convention Centre (Novotel). This initiative marks a significant step in IPAMA's commitment to delivering high-quality exhibitions that offer a return on investment for its members.
The occasion was celebrated in conjunction with schoolchildren in East Delhi to help spread awareness
Holostik is set to make a significant impact at PackPlus 2025, scheduled to be held from 31 July to 2 August at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
The alliance is a significant step in Insight’s strategy to offer a comprehensive, future-ready print ecosystem under one roof
A new experience centre showcasing sheetfed digital printing and finishing equipment has opened its doors at 50, Surya Sen Street, Kolkata, in the heart of Eastern India's print packaging high street, in the area popularly known as Baithakkhana. The initiative, spearheaded by Amitabh Luthra of Printers Supply Co, aims to provide access to the latest digital printing technology for visitors from across the region.
The series will offer industry’s highest speed with exceptional quality for barcode labels in healthcare, food processing, other key markets
The Visionfold 80 A2 with Accubraille will enhance efficiency and help meet international compliance standards, particularly for the European market where Braille embossing is mandatory
Agfa has announced a strategic partnership with JDC Printing Technologies, appointing them as the official distributor and reseller of Agfa's leading inkjet technologies in Sri Lanka. This collaboration aims to bring Agfa's advanced digital printing solutions, including the Onset, Jeti, SpeedSet, and Anapurna ranges, closer to customers in the region.
Founded in 2010 by Sanjay Kumar, Design Tree was built with a mission to transform how the sign and display market operates
PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? magazines, in partnership with DIC India, are set to host a knowledge-session which promises to be an ode to metal packaging — and a fresh look at its impact on the planet. The webinar will be hosted on 28 July (Monday) 2025, at 3:00 PM IST. The webinar aims to foster inter-industry dialogue and provide insights into the robust growth and sustainability aspects of the metal packaging sector in India.
The MoU is aimed at fostering skill development, outcome-based training, research, internships, and placement opportunities for students
The International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA), formerly the International Hologram Manufacturers Association, has announced the appointment of Chander Jeena as its new general secretary. This move aligns with IOTA's ongoing transformation and commitment to growth and expansion within the global optical security technologies (OST) sector.
Though the Epson brand was officially established in 1975, the company’s origin dates back to 1942 and the precision craftsmanship of the watchmaking industry
The company caters to a broad client base by offering professional job work services in printing architectural drawings, blueprints, maps, CAD/GIS documents, and other large-format technical schematics
Held at the PHDCCI House in New Delhi on 11 July 2025, the Track and Trace Conference brought together regulators, industry leaders, and global experts to explore how phygital traceability, smart packaging, and serialisation are shaping the future of compliance, trade, and brand trust.
New research from Smithers, a leading authority on the printing industry, highlights a significant challenge facing the global printing market: the export of used sheetfed offset hardware. A key finding from their latest white paper, Impact of Tariffs on Printing, indicates that this segment will be particularly affected, primarily because a substantial portion of these machines is destined for India and China, where tariff rates remain elevated.
Run by two youngsters, Abhay Panwar (22) and Sarthak Sharma (24), Promenade Books in Delhi’s Hauz Khas Village is an enchanting shop filled with wonderful unconventional books. A PrintWeek report.
The company has leveraged on a Konica Minolta digital press supplied and installed by Reifenhäuser and Konica Minolta India, and a Bobst narrow web flexo printing press to grow from INR three-crore to INR 40-crore in just three years.
The Indore-based firm has accelerated cutting, improved accuracy and expanded capacity with its latest investment
Nairobi-based Adpack has implemented Flexibiz ERP solution of Kiran Consultants. The six-month project is already streamlining production, improving data accuracy, and enhancing accountability across the supply chain.
IndiaCorr 2025, held at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, on 11-13 September, brought together machine manufacturers, chemical suppliers, converters and technology providers under one roof. The event has, over the years, established itself as the single large-scale exhibition for the corrugated and carton board industry in India
Stora Enso inaugurated what it hails as "the largest and most modern consumer packaging board production line in Europe" on Monday, 18 August. The event in Oulu, Finland, was attended by Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Stora Enso’s board chairman Kari Jordan, president and CEO Hans Sohlström, and Oulu mill’s chief shop steward Olli-Pekka Kaikkonen.
With over 200+ exhibitors and 15,000+ visitors in Delhi, the exhibition is set to open on 31 July
Two Sides, the global non-profit organisation promoting the sustainability of print and paper, has announced significant progress in its ongoing Anti-Greenwash Campaign, with over 1,320 organisations worldwide having removed or amended misleading environmental claims about paper. This success comes as Two Sides intensifies its efforts to combat deceptive "go paperless" messaging, often driven by cost-cutting measures rather than genuine environmental concerns.
Bindwel, a bookbinding technology company, is set to host its Monsoon Open House from 28 July to 2 August, 2025, at its Bengaluru factory. Under the theme "Explore. Engage. Evolve.," the event aims to provide bold solutions to the pressing bookbinding challenges faced by the industry, particularly those stemming from evolving material and adhesive formulations.
S Chand Group has BPI as one of its leading imprints known for creating impactful and engaging content for children and parents alike. In line with S Chand’s vision of becoming a true ‘knowledge corporation,’ BPI continues to innovate in both print and digital publishing, offering quality titles that combine creativity with meaningful early learning
The partnership between BCCL and QIPC-EAE dates back to 2017
Girls Who Print (GWP) is launching its India Chapter at PrintExpo Chennai, a Messe Frankfurt India event. This initiative aims to create a regional platform for professional development, leadership visibility, and networking for women in the print and graphic communications industry.