CASE STUDIES

Achieving consistent coating laydown increasingly depends on how well the anilox specification, doctor blade system and cleaning strategy are aligned with the process, says Linda Reuter, marketing manager, Zecher Anilox

Aniloxes manufactured with premium ceramic leads to less downtime matching colour because of porosity, less waste because of consistency between rolls, and longevity due to how the rolls are manufactured, say Namah Raval, Richard Hernandez,and Andrew Latosek

From energy savings to reduced heat generation, CP Paul of APL Machinery highlights the factors accelerating the transition towards LED UV curing systems

As converters demand tighter coating tolerances and reduced waste, Prashant Salunkhe, printing application manager, Apex Asia Pacific, highlights the role of anilox technology in achieving predictable press performance

Michelman’s cup coatings success is not solely a chemistry story; it is a collaborative one, requiring alignment and coordinated action across the entire value chain. Steve Shifman of Michelman lays out the roadmap to Divya Subramaniam

From food-contact compliance to design-for-recycling, Piyush Gupta, business head, Cosmo Speciality Chemicals, discusses with Rahul Kumar the forces reshaping coating technologies

Tapas Mandal, head, R&D and application development, Toppan Speciality Films, discusses how film design is evolving to combine barrier performance, coating compatibility and recyclability

As sustainability targets and food contact regulations become more stringent, Manish Bhatia, CEO, DIC India, explains why coatings are being judged by their ability to deliver compliance, recyclability and performance in equal measure

As packaging shifts towards circular formats and stricter compliance norms, Paulo Vieira, packaging coatings and global key account technical director, Flint Group, discusses why chemistry innovation is closing the gap between performance and sustainability

Gilles Le Moigne, head of circular economy, Siegwerk outlines the role coatings play in replacing multi-material structures with circular alternatives

Ranganath Belagumba Venkatachalaiah, managing director, Stahl India, explains how coatings are being developed to support recyclability, regulatory compliance and high performance packaging

Anuj Agrawal of Texochem believes the future belongs to coatings that combine recyclability, process efficiency and cost competitiveness

Naveen Mishra, general manager, technology and corporate strategy, Toyo Ink Arets India, explains why coatings are increasingly being developed with recyclability, compliance, and end-of-life recovery in mind

Takahiro Kawamura of Mitsui Chemicals outlines how his company is aligning innovation with sustainability, regulation and demand for high-performance packaging solutions

The future of packaging will be shaped by sustainable coatings, new barrier technologies and closer collaboration across the supply chain. Jignesh Mehta of Mehta Petro Refineries shares his perspective on the trends driving change in the Indian coatings market

As packaging shifts towards mono-material structures and circular design, Kulbhushan Malik, global business head, Cosmo Films, explains how advances in films, coatings, and barrier technologies are helping brands meet sustainability goals without compromising on performance

Cristina Dominguez of Archroma Packaging Technologies, explains how PFAS-free and recyclable coating technologies are helping customers stay ahead of change

As brand owners push for recyclable packaging and premium shelf appeal, Amit Save, regional manager - paper and board, India and Sri Lanka, Actega, discusses how coatings are becoming a strategic tool for sustainability, compliance, and consumer engagement

Once just a protective layer for gloss and scuff resistance, coatings are now engineering solutions that determine recyclability, supply chain survival, and regulatory compliance. Welcome to the new science of surface chemistry.

A breakdown of technical configurations and real-world retail applications from the latest PrintWeek-HP webinar on how next-generation liquid electrophotography is enabling sustainable and hyper-personalised packaging at scale.

At the Corru Pack and Print India expo, the USP was innovation and sustainability. PrintWeek team reports about single-pass automation and how to boost production

Inculcating a love for reading at an early age helps build critical skills. However, running a children’s publishing house comes with its own responsibilities and challenges

Selvaraj Venkatesh, managing director, Newgen Printronics, explains how the company’s solutions are designed to help customers

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

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

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

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.

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