Replika Press received the Top Export Award in books, publications and printing category for the year 2014-15 during the Capexil Awards for Excellence in Exports, presented in a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 9 February.

A 100% Export Oriented Unit and a multiple winner of PrintWeek India Awards, Replika’s recent expansion includes a new factory near its existing plant in Sonepat, with a floor space of more than 4,80,000 sq/ft. The new facility has separate space for hardcover and soft cover books. In addition, the company has invested in a Heidelberg CD 74 and Heidelberg 2/2 or 4/0, as well as a Ryobi and a Canon Océ.

Ananth Geete, union minister of heavy industries and public enterprises presented the Awards at the function organised by Capexil.

The Chemical and Allied Export Promotion Council of India (Capexil) is a non-profit organisation setup by the ministry of commerce, government of India in 1958 to promote export of chemical and allied products from India.

Speaking on the occasion, Geete complimented Capexil for its initiative in instituting the Awards with the objective of identifying and recognising outstanding performers in various segments of exports business activity. The minister said export promotion can play a vital role in the Make in India campaign.

Capexil advocates on behalf of exporters before the government and its primary focus is to provide export assistance to its member exporters. It sends trade delegation to all major and developing markets around the world and showcases Indian exports all over the world through exhibitions and fairs.