A week of machine purchases from Gwalior to Chennai points to a sector recalibrating around shorter runs and higher-value finishing; and even the much-maligned media businesses it serves report an unusually strong run of numbers
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PACKAGING
India's graphic arts industry re-strategise as orders pile up
PUBLISHING
MARKET INSIGHTS
COMPANY NEWS
PACKAGING
Unique Packaging clears bottleneck with DrucknCut’s folder-gluer
INSTALLATIONS
PACKAGING
Ahmedabad-based Unique Packaging has removed its bottleneck by installing Rolam folder-gluer. The folder-gluer is supplied and installed by Druckncut India, an Indian exclusive sales and service partner for Rolam.
Pioneer Arunachalam strengthens capacity with Rhyguan
PACKAGING
The company has adopted a trio of customised Rhyguan Smart-450 systems with Luster LabelMaster 450 inspection units and an integrated combo of DYM SACD-450P automatic turret rewinder, DYM HAU-450 automatic butt splicing unwinder and DYM NAC-450 automatic waste matrix removal system, all supplied and installed by Flexo Image Graphics (FIG).
Kridwinn celebrates 100th machine installation
DIGITAL
PUBLISHING
PACKAGING
Though relatively young in the market, Kridwinn Innovations is backed by a team with more than two decades of experience and expertise in delivering advanced solutions to the printing and packaging industry of India.
Volatality in kraft paper prices is a challenge
CORRUGATION
PACKAGING
It has a direct impact on manufacturing costs and profitability, say Anantha Shayana and Pramod Shayana of Best Corrugators, in an interview with Rahul Kumar
How Edale technology helped Labelnet scale production
PACKAGING
Edale flexographic technology has helped UK converter Labelnet reduce waste, shorten lead times and support 120% turnover growth while maintaining production efficiency
Vijayshri Packaging: Built to last — The Noel D’Cunha Sunday Column
ASSOCIATIONS
PACKAGING
Having exited commercial printing nearly two decades ago, Indore-based Vijayshri Packaging has quietly built one of central India's leading paper-packaging businesses. Director Pritesh Jain explains why disciplined investment and measured expansion continue to shape the company's growth
AIPIMA roadshow and seminar announced
ASSOCIATIONS
PACKAGING
All India Printing Ink Manufacturers Association (AIPIMA) has announced its upcoming road show and seminar at Daman
SK Offset strengthens post-press with DGM TechnoFold
PACKAGING
Meerut-based SK Offset has further enhanced its packaging production capabilities by installing a DGM TechnoFold 1100SL folder-gluer.
Vandana Packaging upgrades with Bobst Nova FFG
PACKAGING
The flexo folder-gluer is expected to improve throughput, reduce resource consumption and strengthen quality control at the corrugated packaging converter's facility
Canpac expands with its ninth plant in Dadri (NCR)
INVESTMENTS & EXPANSIONS
PACKAGING
How Canpac Trends built an efficient multi-segment packaging company, and what the opening of its ninth facility in Dadri (NCR) signals about where it is headed
Government plans mandatory registration for pharma packaging suppliers
PACKAGING
CDSCO's proposal follows investigations into counterfeit medicines and could bring India's pharmaceutical print and packaging supply chain under formal regulatory oversight for the first time
Printgraph hosts open house to experience Versaflex
PACKAGING
Following an encouraging response at PlastIndia 2026, Printgraph Converting Machinery has announced a Versaflex open house, offering flexible packaging converters an opportunity to experience India's first and only mid-web flexographic press designed for printing with liquid inks.
Avery Dennison South Asia honoured at InnoPack Pharma Confex
EVENTS & AWARDS
PACKAGING
Avery Dennison showcased its latest pharmaceutical labelling and packaging innovations at the 15th Annual InnoPack Pharma Confex 2026, held on 18–19 June at the Sahara Star Hotel, Mumbai.
Piramal acquires Ansapack and Rich Printers
PACKAGING
The Piramal Group has acquired pharmaceutical packaging firms Ansapack FC and Rich Printers, with industry veterans Nayan Shah and Tushar Shah continuing in advisory roles while Ansapack's Gautam Agarwal steps down with immediate effect
How packaging innovation is driving sustainability and consumer appeal in the beverage industry
SUSTAINABILITY
PACKAGING
In this exclusive piece for PrintWeek, Amardeep Singh, executive director, Medusa Beverages, asks, can we make packaging that looks beautiful, works very well, and is actually sustainable altogether at the same time?
Beyond procurement and into the brand story
PACKAGING
As brands chase premiumisation, sustainability and consumer engagement, packaging is moving from the end of the process to the beginning. At a panel discussion featuring brand custodians and creative agencies, the message was clear. Print and packaging partners must be involved far earlier if they are to help create value rather than merely execute specifications
Loupe India 2026 opens visitor registration
EVENTS & AWARDS
PACKAGING
Registration is now open for Loupe India 2026 (formerly Labelexpo India), taking place at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, from 29 October to 1 November 2026.
Provin Technos champions automation-led printing at Leaders & Legends
EVENTS & AWARDS
PACKAGING
PRINTWEEK EVENTS
Provin Technos showcased its commercial blueprint for FY 2026-27 at Leaders & Legends, focusing on automated sheetfed operations, substrate waste reduction protocols, and localised engineering support to counter escalating raw material overheads across the domestic print market.