The most popular Sunday Columns of 2024 - Part II
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
29 Dec 2024 | By Noel D'Cunha
Seven magnificent women and how they run their factories
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The educationist and reformer Savitribai Phule said. "If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman, you educate an entire family and, eventually, a nation." Today, there are many Savitribai Phules in the industry. The Sunday Column looks at seven women who look at the future, and not a straight road to success. We salute these women.
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In awe of innovative vision and immaculate execution
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2024 was the best year yet for the Indian printing and packaging industry, based on the samples submitted for the PrintWeek Awards. Our esteemed Jury members were awestruck with the variety and artistry the samples achieved. Anhata Rooprai reports on the Jury Week that took place from 2 to 4 September 2024
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How things are going forward for Creative Printers after relocation
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Moving to a new factory away from the city has given Ahmedabad's Creative Printers, stability and growth, say Anhata Rooprai, Charmiane Alexander, and Noel D'Cunha during the team's visit to the company's plant
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Art Next: Unfolding a brand new set of ideas
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There are over 1,00,000 startups, with many of them operating in the FMCG and food sectors, and all of them are looking to establish a unique identity for their products. With a set-up equipped with the HP Indigo 25K, Navi Mumbai’s Art Next is creating a niche for boutique brands with its flexible packaging solutions. Noel D’Cunha and Aditya Ghosalkar find out
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Will inkjet redefine the future of book printing?
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As the publishing industry evolves, inkjet printing is touted as a leading technology, driving innovation and efficiency. With advancements in print capabilities and the growing demand for shorter print runs, is inkjet printing poised to play a crucial role in the future of the book printing sector? In this Sunday Column, we speak to industry inkjet print equipment specialists to find out.
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Eleven days of the best of print and packaging
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On 28 May 2024, Drupa will open its doors to the print, paper, and packaging industry. With 18 halls and 1,40,000 sqm of space, the 1,400 exhibitors are gearing up to showcase their offerings. While the exhibitors are preparing their showcases, some have already done so.
In this Sunday Column (Part I in the Drupa Series), we share highlights of 19 companies and their products at Drupa.
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The inspiring journey of Sanjay Thorwat, a self-made entrepreneur
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From running a single letterpress machine to multiple offset presses and finishing equipment, the successful journey of Sanjay Thorwat — the owner of Kolhapur-based Shivam Offset — is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
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Why photobooks matter: A passionate case for smaller cities
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Photo albums capture memories of events like weddings, birthdays, and vacations. In India, weddings are grand events, not just in metros but in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, with the wedding industry estimated to be USD 30-bn. The photobook market was estimated to be USD 3.41-bn in 2023. By 2029, it is set to grow to USD 4.42-bn.
In this Sunday Column, four digital photobook specialists from Ludhiana, Pathankot, Gharonda and Srikakulam discuss the boom in photobooks in the digital age
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Four industry presidents eye efficiency and growth
The Indian printing industry has over 80 regional associations throughout the country. These associations play the role of catalysts for development. PrintWeek spoke to four presidents — Raanu Bisht of Devbhoomi Printers and Publishers Association, Dehradun; Ashish Agarwal of Ayodhya (Faizabad) Printers Association (AFPA); Rahul Marulkar of Poona Press Owners Association (PPOA); and Navin Kotadia of Rajkot Printing and Packaging Association (RPPA) — to find out what the current state of the print industry in their respective cities is and their future plans.
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Miracle Group: A business that does a rethink on all things green
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Hemendra, Amit, and Lokesh Agarwal helm ops at the Jaipur-based Miracle Group. They are senstitive about the importance of building factories that adhere to a sustainable framework. Besides streamlining structures to speeden up manufacturing, Miracle is on a mission to gurantee quality education for all.
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