The highlight of the event is an interaction between Subhasis Ganguli, vice president (production and content management), Pearson Education and Ramu Ramanathan, group editor, PrintWeek India and Campaign India. “Representing the book printers, Ramanathan will put forth the questions to Ganguli and discuss the recent challenges in book publishing and printing,” said P Sajith, marketing director of Welbound Worldwide.

According to Sajith, Ganguli will also discuss the pain points in book supply chain and how printers can play a proactive role in addressing key issues, in an open discussion with printers.

“Delivering very small numbers, quick replenishment of stocks - just in time, zero rejections, environmental friendly operations and streamlining with the publishers' workflow etc are the demands from the publishing industry. Ganguli will try to simplify these in terms of a to-do list for printers,” added Sajith.

Besides the knowledge sessions, there will be a walk-through the factory, demonstration of PUR systems, paper handling equipment, inline binders, a visit to a nearby printing unit to see the Lucro.

About 30 leading book printers, from all parts of the country have confirmed participation.  

Welbound’s open house is a regular feature in the print calendar, which are conducted at their factory in Thiruvanathapuram in Kerala. The first such meet was hosted on 1 February 2013.

“The aim is to create a platform for a focused group of publishers and printers to interact freely, exchange information and also discuss some of the new technology trends. The attendance is restricted to a small number,” concluded Sajith.