PACKAGING

Mespack, a leading international manufacturer of innovative machinery for sustainable flexible packaging and end-of-line solutions, will return to Interpack 2026 with an ambitious concept: Mespack Land – Experience Innovation.

The company recently inaugurated its Centre of Innovation (COI) in Mumbai

Behind the company’s dexterity in crafting out-of-the-box gift packaging boxes is the commitment of a team of professionals, as well as a fleet of high-end printing and finishing machines

Why Pulkit Chhaparia believes niche focus is the only defence in a de-globalising packaging world

The Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA), in collaboration with Dr Keshav Kumar, IPS (Retd), PhD, Forensic Advisor to the Government of Assam and Honorary Member of ASPA, is set to release a white paper addressing the growing challenge of food adulteration and its implications for consumer safety, public health, and industry trust.

The Middle East's printing and packaging industry is navigating a landscape of geopolitical unrest with a precarious balance of caution and resilience. While day-to-day operations continue largely uninterrupted, serving essential markets like food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, a catastrophic threat is escalating: the unquantifiable risk posed by maritime insecurity and the immediate financial exposure it creates.

Surat entrepreneur Pulkit Chhaparia says focused specialisation and operational discipline turned a small domestic packager into India’s largest exporter of food service packaging, and he warns that generic players will struggle as global trade fragments

Nearly a decade ago, Agra-based Darpan Printers achieved a key milestone with the installation of its first brand-new Komori offset press, an Enthrone 429. This was not a one-off investment but the start of a decade-long transformation. By 2018, a second Enthrone 429 joined the company’s production floor, followed by a third in 2023. Today, Darpan has reached a new pinnacle with the installation of a brand new Lithrone G37, a highly advanced model designed to boost productivity and unlock new applications in the packaging sector.

Advance Graphic Systems used Pamex 2026 to reinforce its position in colour management, digital proofing and sample-making, reporting steady enquiries from mid-sized print and packaging companies despite a cautious buying environment

Global colour management company X-Rite Pantone showcased its latest technologies for the print and packaging industry at Pamex, with a strong focus on its new Offset360 end-to-end colour management solution.

Based on the inputs from eleven leaders in the Indian print and packaging sector, the following are the top six structural challenges defining the industry as it moves into 2026

In this column, Tushar Dhote, chairman, Pamex 2026 shares insights from his visit to Seshaasai Technologies and explains why print’s next growth wave will be driven by integration, data, and automation

The Rotatek open house outlined the company’s strategy for high-value packaging applications

The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Delhi, in collaboration with the Plastics Packaging Research & Development Centre (PPRDC), has announced the launch of a three-month professional certificate course on Plastics — Packaging & Recycling, designed to equip students and professionals with technical skills in recycling, strategic capabilities to design circular systems, and a strong understanding of different packaging materials.

The paper, print, and print packaging industries in India are distinct sectors, each with its own operations, challenges, and market drivers. However, they are interconnected by paper, which is the output for the paper industry and an essential input for printing and packaging. This interdependence necessitates a shared understanding of each industry’s challenges, strategies, and growth paths to establish a common roadmap for survival and growth.

Ghaziabad-based Wrapology Innovations has taken a major step toward expanding its presence in the paper and board packaging segment with the installation of two high-performance DGM machines — the DGM Smartfold 1100 folder-gluer and the DGM Technocut 1050 S die-cutter.

Pack It, a leading name in the packaging and box production sector, has strengthened its long-term cooperation with SASG UV Solutions by installing modern UV solutions from the company. The move demonstrates the company's continuous emphasis on quality improvement, value addition, and the use of current printing and packaging technology.

Sameer Singla of Archroma Packaging Technologies outlines how specialty chemistry is driving circularity and performance in labels and packaging

Holostik is preparing for a strong presence at CPHI & PMEC India 2025, taking place from 25–27 November at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. This year, the company will showcase a future-ready portfolio that combines high-security holographic technologies, GS1-compliant digital systems and sustainable packaging innovations. These solutions offer pharmaceutical brands end-to-end protection while reducing environmental impact.

At the show, the company will highlight cutting-edge innovations in coding and marking, from single dose to full pallet-ensuring compliance, sustainability, and operational excellence