CASE STUDIES

Letra Graphix used its presence at CMPL 2026 to push the Indian packaging market towards NFC-enabled labels, a technology the Ahmedabad-based label converter has been developing for the past three years and one it believes will become commercially viable within a couple of years

Shivani Agarwal, founder of CoziKat, creates environmentally friendly cat furniture using corrugated and Kraft paper

With mandatory serialised QR codes under the deposit refund scheme, Preeti Mishra of Holosafe Security Labels outlines the production, inspection, and data challenges facing label printers

As Goa’s deposit refund scheme accelerates demand for serialised QR codes, Jetsci Global’s Neeraj Sharma explains why inkjet systems, inspection tools, and data integration are critical for converters

Kridwinn Innovations’ Dinesh Thakur says existing inkjet systems with integrated DRS software enable converters to adopt serialised QR code printing with minimal investment

From a modest 1,500-sq ft rented shed in Guntur in 2008 to a turnover of INR 24 crore in 2025, Universal Print Systems (UPS), under the leadership of managing partner Pamarthi Subba Rao, has charted a growth story centred on security printing, technology, and team expertise.

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

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

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

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

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

Central to the expansion is the addition of two Komori 440 sheetfed machines, enhancing Print Vision’s ability to deliver precision and efficiency at scale.

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.

The premium rigid box industry is experiencing a surge in innovation, moving beyond simple packaging to create highly customised, functional, and aesthetically striking solutions. This year's PrintWeek Awards samples highlight a strong focus on problem-solving, intricate engineering, and the integration of premium materials to elevate brand storytelling and consumer engagement.

Noel D'Cunha talks to with Priyesh Dalmia, co-founder of Spectalpack, in order to understand how the Bengaluru-based firm is committed to sustainability in the packaging industry

At Labelexpo Europe 2025, Swiss company Mondula outlined its vision of building bridges between converters, suppliers and brand owners. Two of the founders Karin Paldanius and Tomas Pivko spoke about the company’s journey and the challenges of bringing innovation to markets like India where cost, scale and logistics play as much of a role as creativity

Mark Herrtage, CFO for digital printing solutions and Ajay RaoRane, VP for digital printing solution business for India at Domino Printing Sciences, outline how proven technology, modular upgrades and localised support have positioned the company to help Indian label converters tap short-run agility, expand market reach and future-proof operations

Thillai Ganapathy of Esko India and Shaju John of DuPont India explore how automation and plate innovation are reshaping India’s flexo future, one microdot at a time

As TechNova marks twenty years of violet CTP in India, the testimonials from newspaper majors underline how the plates have delivered cost savings, sustainability gains and production reliability across the overwhelming majority of India’s newspapers.

In an era dominated by digital media, the printed book is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in India. This multi-year rally in demand for physical books is driving significant transformation within the Indian print and binding industry.

This is the inspiring story of P Durga Prasad, an alumnus of the Government Institute of Printing Technology (GIPT), Secunderabad, and a former student of Professor D Nagarjuna, who lectured there for over three decades and was a former head of the department

The Digi binds hardcover books of varying sizes on demand. Srinivasa Reddy, founder of Megabound India shares his thoughts

Read all about Wikas Printing & Carriers is a division of the renowned Sakal Media Group's latest investment in the Rhino Dexa offline coater

From colour-accurate tags to custom packaging, the Japanese major is riding Tamil Nadu’s digital printing boom with a service-led approach and machines tailored to India’s fragmented, high-demand print landscape. SR Vasudevan, regional general manager for South PPDC sales at Konica Minolta Business Solutions India discusses how his team is driving print in Chennai.

After splitting from its parent company, JB Khanna Prints is rebuilding its poster legacy in Tamil Nadu’s competitive digital print market. Led by Sanjay Khanna and his sons, the new venture blends old-school expertise with a fresh outlook and an eye on packaging and retail.

For JB Khanna Pictures, devotional pictures are more than images, they are cultural artefacts. As the family business enters its digital age, it finds balance in colour, technology and memory.

The innovation categories honour unique products showcasing intricate detail, creativity, and man-machine synergy, with products that demonstrate distinctive graphics, colours, and outstanding details

Prabhat Prakash spends time with a man whom icons like Ramesh Kejriwal and Khushru Patel swear by. The reason: Talib Ebrahim Balasinorwala, 83, is the king of punching

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)

Premium is no longer a matter of price. It is a function of design and detail. In a growing Indian grooming market, Noel D’Cunha explores how Winston and Stratedgy partnered to reimagine the consumer experience through product design and packaging that speaks to the self, not just the shelf

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?

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

Founded by Sarbajoy Paul in 2020, this Kolkata-based studio celebrates the timeless art of analogue photography and fine art inkjet printing. With a focus on film processing, scanning, and museum-quality prints, it has carved a niche among photographers, artists, and galleries.

Print has moved out of A-Z Industrial Estate to other parts of the city. Once a major printing hub within the city, does A-Z still continue to stand by its print triumph?

What do the print and packaging CEOs in the picture have in common? They are all winners of the 2024 edition of the PrintWeek Awards. This year, it is your turn to be a part of this coveted group.

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

Oberoi is the head of corporate communications with the Somany Impresa Group

Indians have hardly contributed to the development of printing technology. A print pioneer from Calcutta in the 1890s proves to be an exception

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

Be it an easy read or literature that is hard to digest, book clubs around the country are ensuring the humble printed book is on every reader’s menu. May the book tribe flourish

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.

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

First things first. Saurabh Printers based in Greater Noida has enhanced its production capabilities with the installation of the Freedom 2K short-run bookbinding system from Bindwel Technologies. This system is designed for efficiency and precision, perfectly aligning with Saurabh Printers' focus on delivering high-quality printed products to its diverse clientele.

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.

HP's inkjet business division has a 40-year history of innovation and product development. Noel D'Cunha of PrintWeek talks to Tony Paguirigan of HP about its inkjet product portfolio, the two product lines under HP PageWide industrial caters to packaging, publishing, commercial applications, and transactional or security printing

Though Nepal has a long history of print, political circumstances precluded its efflorescence in the twentieth century. Only when circumstances were ripe for a revolution did print get a chance in Pokhara

Suresh Nair, chief technical officer at Bindwel Technologies, explores the causes, effects, and solutions of book warping. Read more on how one can help prevent and solve book-warping issues

Shanker Abaji Bhisey was, perhaps, the only Indian to have attempted to radically advance printing technology in the early days of hot metal composing. Why then did his inventions, patented over a twenty-year period, not make a dent in the trans-continental printing market?

Sandeep Kumar Jain from Omega Printopack talks about why he invested in Komori — as recently as 2023 — and how it changed the company’s business profile.

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.