Udhav Thackeray, the president of Shiv Sena: “For the past 55 years I have been associated with the printing industry. We printSaamna, the Marathi newspaper at Phulora Printers. My father, Late Balasaheb Thackeray had set up a press to print Marmik. After taking a round of the Pamex show, and seeing what’s on offer, I must say, that there’s enough of technology here that can make a difference to the print quality.”

 

Manoj Mehta of Manipal Utility Print Pack, highlighting the ten commandments of print business, said,” Ask yourself, what is it in your business that makes you happy? Is it being recognised as a creative packaging printer? As a screen printer with maximum turnover? As a print firm that applies latest technologies?”

 

Samir Gulve, managing director, EFI India, shared, “Transform the print industry from analogue to digital printing, thereby adding value and boosting productivity.”

 

Vinay Kaushal, managing director at Provin Technos told, “We attribute the success of the Ryobi presses in India to a good product range, competitive pricing, and aggressive marketing.”

 

C G Ramakrishnan of TechNova Imaging Systems said, “It is unclear whether Make in India means that a multinational should be manufacturing in India and selling in India or India should manufacture to sell overseas. According to me, if the Indians are to benefit from this, the campaign should mean Make in India, Make for India and global market, and Made by India plus MNCs.”

 

Sajith Pallippuram of Welbound Worlwide, said, “Considering the objective of the national manufacturing policy of creating 100 million jobs and enhancing the share of manufacturing in the GDP to 25%.”

 

CP Paul acquainted the audience with the government policies made available for the MSMEs and shared, "The government is ready to extend financial help and the printers should avail these grants."

 

Ashutosh Tripathi, team leader at National Centre for flexible electronics, IIT Kanpur, delved into the topic of printed electronics. Tripathi, said, “Printed electronics is the future. The advantages are many, including low production cost, easy to pattern and increased speed. It provides flexibility in terms of size and shape, thanks to the flexible substrate used here. The electronic market in 2027 is estimated to be USD 330 billion, a reason why one should not miss the opportunity that the technology provides.”

 

A Appadurai, country manager – Indigo and inkjet Solutions, HP, said, “Digital has grown from being a chillar business to a profitable model when it comes to enhancing a brand’s value. The many gimmicks that one can do with digital printing is the gain for all, the printer, the brand and the end user. And all this while being able to be fulfilled, the technical requirements of brand colour and consistency.”

 

C N Ashok of Autoprint, said, “There is a dearth of skilled labour in India. Tirupur has approached the government for a grant to train personnel and in return proposed Rs 2000 crore turnover from the hub. This needs to be replicated in other parts of the country."