PRINTWEEK EVENTS

Polls are now open to vote for the 2026 edition of PrintWeek’s annual Power 100 list

The sheetfed offset printing landscape is at a critical juncture, where the traditional focus on volume is giving way to a new metric for success: productivity as a direct driver of profitability. The core theme of the PrintWeek-Manroland Sheetfed webinar is Productivity: The New Profitability in Sheetfed Offset Printing.

Based on the responses from industry leaders in the Forty Under Forty (FUF) submissions, the favourite element of a factory is a dynamic mix of human capital and optimised operations, while the "secret" strengths often revolve around deep-rooted process integrity and technological agility.

The consensus among the 'Forty Under Forty' young leaders points to a singular, overriding priority for their 2026 capital expenditure: advanced, large-scale production technology to unlock new market segments and improve operational efficiency.

The responses from industry leaders who have won PrintWeek's Forty Under Forty (FUF) define the ideal factory not just by its size or machinery, but by its operational discipline, advanced technology, and human-centric culture.

At Pamex 2026, Konica Minolta will showcase a focused portfolio of digital production, label, embellishment, and workflow solutions aimed at helping Indian printers improve productivity, automation, and application-led growth across commercial print, labels, and emerging packaging segments

At Pamex 2026, Monotech Systems will be showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of digital printing, finishing, large-format, and connected production solutions, covering the full spectrum of commercial print, packaging, labels, signage, and workflow automation.

At‍‌‍‍‌ Pamex 2026, Insight Print Communications is planning to present its various printing technologies and solutions that are aimed at enabling printing businesses to become more creative, efficient, and profitable.

At Pamex 2026, Konica Minolta will showcase a comprehensive range of production and industrial printing solutions aimed at helping print businesses improve productivity, automate workflows, and expand application capabilities. The focus will be on supporting the commercial print, label, and small packaging segments with digital technologies that enable faster turnaround, consistent quality, and operational efficiency.

What happens when India’s favourite bookstore returns to the world’s greatest literary celebration? A renewed celebration of stories, ideas, and creative exchange, as Crossword Bookstores comes on board once again as the Official Bookstore Partner for the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026, marking the festival’s 19th edition.

The Delhi Printers Association Premier League (DPAPL) Season 1, held on 21 December, marked a landmark moment in the history of the Delhi Printers Association (DPA). Conceived as a platform beyond business, DPAPL successfully brought together the printing and packaging fraternity to celebrate sportsmanship, unity, and togetherness.

Organisers of Labelexpo Asia 2025 closed the latest edition, reporting 14% visitor growth, reaffirming its reputation as the largest dedicated labels and package printing event in the region. Over 30,560 visitors came from 114 countries. The show occupied 40,000-sqm of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

In his first column of 2026, Tushar Dhote, chairman, Pamex 2026, reflects on the momentum building across India’s print and packaging industry and explains why Pamex 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for technology, investment, and sustainable growth

In close collaboration with a group of its principals, Flexo Image Graphics (FIG) successfully participated in Labelexpo Asia 2025 held on 2–5 December at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China. Rhyguan, Luster, and IUV were three of FIG’s principals which exhibited the latest arrays of machines and solutions encompassing label printing, finishing, inspection, UV LED curing, and more at the expo.

An authorised India distributor of Haotian, Iecho, and others, New Delhi-based Packnology has celebrated a successful participation in Labelexpo Asia 2025 held on 2–5 December at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China. The company, along with a host of its key principals, pulled crowds during the expo with their showcase of advanced machines and innovations encompassing digital UV label printing, intelligent digital cutting, and more.

Wanjie India has celebrated success at Labelexpo Asia 2025, which took place on 2–5 December at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China, with the sale of six machines to a host of its existing and new clients from India.

The entries for the 2024 edition of the coveted PrintWeek Awards are open now. The fourteenth edition of the PrintWeek Awards, promises to be bigger and better.

Tasneem Vasi, managing director of CTRL M Print Management India, shares her experience as a jury member for the Women to Watch Awards 2024. Vasi emphasised the significance of the initiative in inspiring women across remote regions of India, foreseeing its potential to uplift women's causes on a larger scale.