Papexpo 2025 set to open on 6 June

Eminent guests, including Ajay Satia of Satia Industries; Soumyajit Mukherjee of Emami; Nataraj of IIP; Suresh Kumar Singhal of FTCCI; Sohanlal Dayama of Prompt Packaging; Rushabh Shah of Three M Papers Board; and Abaili Jani of Jani Sales, will grace the inauguration ceremony. 

Papexpo is being supported by industry bodies including the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), the Indian Pulp and Paper Technical Association (IPPTA), and the Federation of Paper Traders Associations of India (FPTA). The Telangana Paper Merchant Association (TPMA), and the Paper Merchant Welfare Association, Vijayawada (PMWA) are the supporting partners. 

Over 100 national and international exhibitors will participate, showcasing the latest innovations and product offerings across paper manufacturing, converting, printing, packaging, and recycling. The expo is expected to draw over 15,000 visitors over three days.

Leading paper players, including Emami Paper, West Coast, Satia Industries, Jani Sales, Shah Papers, Three M Papers Board; Prompt Packaging, Vijayanand Speciality, Classic Papers, Krishna Prabhas, Tirumala Balaji Paper, Hyper Pack, Sri Ayyapan Fine Art, KLM Packaging, Sona Papers, and others will showcase premium specialty paper, sustainable packaging solutions, eco-friendly innovations, and advanced printing technologies. 

The exhibition will have exhibitors from segments, such as paper and pulp manufacturers, paper product producers, packaging and corrugation industry players, publishers and printers, importers, exporters, and traders, Machinery and technology providers. Exhibitors will predominantly hail from major paper-producing states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with international participants, promising a truly global experience.

Papexpo is set to attract key decision-makers from paper mills, trading houses, the packaging sector, publishing industry, and paper-based product manufacturers. Visitors are expected from across India, with significant footfall anticipated from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala.

India’s per capita paper consumption stands at a modest 15- and 16-kg, compared to the global average of 57-kg. A major reason for this gap is the widespread myth that paper usage leads to deforestation. Papexpo and the Paper Foundation aim to dispel such misconceptions by highlighting that most Indian paper mills use recycled fibre and cultivated trees. The industry promotes agroforestry, increasing green cover and supporting livelihoods. Also reinforce the fact that paper is among the most recyclable and sustainable materials available today. The expo will act as a powerful platform to raise awareness about the environmental and economic advantages of sustainable paper usage.

The industry is also seeking policy support from the Telangana Government, including the creation of a dedicated Paper Industrial Park, improved logistics infrastructure, and access to affordable utilities to enhance competitiveness.

The Paper Foundation, the force behind Papexpo, is committed to promoting sustainable paper production, supporting agroforestry and circular economy initiatives, encouraging recycling and eco-friendly packaging and collaborating with global players to bring green innovation to India. Through Papexpo 2025, the foundation envisions catalysing a nationwide conversation on the importance of paper as a sustainable resource and reinforcing India’s role as a global leader in responsible paper production.