The most popular Sunday Columns of 2024 - Part I
Noel D’Cunha’s Sunday Column is a popular read for the Indian print industry. He penned 52 columns in 2024. In this two-part series, we select those which were the most discussed and debated
22 Dec 2024 | 934 Views | By Noel D'Cunha
Top deals: Indian visitors on a shopping spree at Drupa 2024
After an eight-year-long wait, Drupa was the trade show to watch out for, and the Indian industry did not disappoint. The PrintWeek duo of Noel D’Cuhna and Rahul Kumar report the deals every day for the past eleven days. We bring you the highlights of the important deals in this special Sunday Column.
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PrintWeek's most impactful women of 2024
The Jury Day of the second edition of the Women to Watch Awards was hosted on 5 March. A five-member jury scrutinised the timelines of the past 12 months and selected the industry's most impactful women.
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Koenig & Bauer: Simplify print and packaging
Dr Andreas Plesske, CEO of Koenig & Bauer and Sandra Wagner, vice president of digitalisation, Koenig & Bauer, in conversation with Noel D'Cunha of PrintWeek, discuss trends, technology and the future of print and packaging at the company’s stand during Drupa 2024.
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Kolkata’s Arihant Printers gives a good account of itself
Print finishing and service matter most to Arihant’s customers, says Sunny Jain, managing director of the company, who relies on skill and technology to deliver perfect prints. Noel D’Cunha finds out how this hidden gem in Kolkata does it.
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Top Job: Dot Printers' Flipkart ad campaign
Vasai-based Dot Printers, a creative print subsidiary of Arihant Enterprise and The Times of India (TOI) used hydro-reactive ink technology in a campaign for Flipkart Minutes, showing how print can create interactive and engaging experiences for audiences. In this Sunday Column, we tell you how Deep Shah and his team created this Top Job.
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How Pranav Bhalara is transforming Balaji Multiflex's packaging business
Balaji Multiflex, India's leading flexible packaging manufacturer, is embarking on a strategic digital journey. It has also completed the installation of a solvent recovery plant to improve its sustainability efforts while generating additional revenue. Pranav Bhalara, director at Balaji Multiflex, discusses how the company plans to establish a strong presence in the USD 25-billion market with Anhata Rooprai, Charmiane Alexander, and Noel D’Cunha.
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Kumar Labels positioned to reach heights in label production
Anuj Bhargava, the founder of Kumar Labels, talks about how the print industry will grow beyond 2030 with a mix of tech-savviness and common sense. Excerpts from Bhargava’s tech talk during the eighth edition of the Print & Beyond seminar which was organised by the Kerala Master Printers Association (KMPA).
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GenNext mantra: Paper is the best tech tool of our time
Five under forty paper specialists spotlighted what they are "doing differently" and how they were adding value. On 28 September, at the FPTA, they provided tips on how the paper industry can improve access to capital and deploy tech tools which are a must for cross-border and pan-India outreach. And finally, how to tackle myriad operational challenges in terms of scaling up and creating the next generation of industry superstars
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Mastering the art of post-press: A conversation with Chetan Patel
Chetan Patel’s progression from screen printing to producing top-tier boxes and books is phenomenal. In this interaction, Patel discusses the effects of technology on his post-press work, and the techniques used to meet the quality requirements of domestic and international customers as well as his success. Team PrintWeek reports
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Curtain-raiser to Print Summit: Promises to be bigger and better
16 January 2025 promises to be a blockbuster for the graphics arts industry. Faheem Agboatwala, chairperson of Print Summit reveals how the event is shaping up to be a rollercoaster of inspiration, innovation and adrenaline-pumping energy.
“With powerhouse speakers, mind-bending sessions, and a vibrant call to action, this year’s summit isn’t just an event - it’s a movement to ignite the future of print and packaging.”