IPAMA, AIFPP forge alliance to revolutionise India's printing and packaging industry
In a move set to redefine India's printing and packaging landscape, the Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) and the All India Federation of Printers and Packagers (AIFPP) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 15 September.
16 Sep 2025 | 1030 Views | By Prabhat Prakash
This agreement, formalised at IPAMA’s office in Noida, marks a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership, uniting two leading industry bodies with the aim of fostering innovation, collaboration, and global recognition for a sector that empowers approximately 250,000 entrepreneurs nationwide.
The agreement establishes IPAMA and AIFPP as exclusive strategic partners for exhibitions and events, signaling a transformative era of growth and excellence. The MoU was signed by Iqbal Singh, the general secretary of IPAMA, and Sunil Jain, the general secretary of AIFPP, under the leadership of Jaiveer Singh, the president of IPAMA, and Ashwani Gupta, the president of AIFPP. The signing ceremony was witnessed by an group of industry stalwarts, including R Suresh Kumar, Dharam Pal Rawat, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Kuljeet Singh Mann, Prashant Vats, Rajesh Sardana, Vijay Mohan, Sandeep Aggarwal, Mukesh Kumar, Prashant Aggarwal, Deepak Bhatia, and Prof Kamal Mohan Chopra.
This partnership is set to debut with the prestigious Packaging Excellence Awards at the IntraPac India 2025 Exhibition, scheduled from 10-13 December, 2025, at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida. An award ceremony is planned for 12 December. For this event, IPAMA will provide the infrastructure, including the venue, seating, and promotional support, while AIFPP will lead the award framework, entry evaluations, and event orchestration.
The collaboration will extend its momentum to the 17th PrintPack exhibition in 2027, where it will introduce National and Global Awards for Excellence in Printing and Packaging. Exciting prospects also await in IPAMA’s regional initiatives, such as PrintPack – Rajasthan and PrintPack – Northeast, with AIFPP driving value-added events like seminars and personality awards.
Jaiveer Singh said the MoU is a “golden milestone,” forecasting a radiant future where India’s printing and packaging industry shines on the global stage. Prof. Kamal Mohan Chopra commended Singh’s visionary leadership, highlighting that this alliance fulfills a long-standing dream of uniting the sector’s brightest minds to foster innovation and celebrate excellence.
The MoU, valid until PrintPack India 2027, ensures mutual exclusivity, with both parties agreeing not to recognise other strategic partners without prior consent, fostering a focused and powerful alliance. Governed by Indian law, the agreement outlines a robust framework for cooperation, confidentiality, and dispute resolution, with specific commitments to be detailed in future agreements. This historic collaboration is set to catapult India’s printing and packaging industry to unprecedented heights, sparking a legacy of innovation, recognition, and unparalleled growth.