Michelman will showcase co-created paper-based flexible packaging structures and next-generation coating technologies for paper cup applications at Pack Expo International 2026
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PACKAGING
Michelman highlights paper packaging and next-gen cup coatings
PAPER & PULP
PACKAGING
JK Labels invests in Vinsak USAR 530
PACKAGING
The newly installed Vinsak USAR 530 is equipped with a UV Inkjet printing system and a 16K high-resolution vision inspection camera
UFlex’s Asepto eyes global growth with USD 126-m Egypt plant
PACKAGING
Asepto’s automated facility at Ain Sokhna will double the company’s annual aseptic packaging capacity to 24 billion packs and provide faster access to Europe, Africa, MENA, the CIS and the Americas. Commercial production is expected to commence by the end of 2026
10th Rapida in 10 years: Canpac expands its fleet at Tirupur site
PACKAGING
Canpac Trends continues its dynamic growth trajectory unabated and is stepping up its close partnership with Koenig & Bauer. By signing the contract for a new Rapida 106, the company is investing in its tenth sheetfed offset press from the German manufacturer within ten years.
Apsom Infotex to launch Roland DG RC-300 Series at Media Expo
PACKAGING
The new Roland DG LED UV solution enables direct, high-quality printing around bottles, cans, tumblers and other cylindrical objects.
NRR & Sons commits to precision and automation with Heidelberg complete solutions
PACKAGING
Mysore-based N Ranga Rao & Sons (NRR & Sons), the manufacturing powerhouse behind India’s leading agarbathi brand, Cycle Pure Agarbathi, has executed an infrastructure overhaul to solidify its leadership in the export packaging sector.
Bravura Packers boosts capacity with DGM TechnoFold
INSTALLATIONS
PACKAGING
The Jaipur-based corrugated packaging specialist invests in advanced post-press automation to enhance productivity, quality, and customer value
India's festive machine is revving up: And print is quietly running it
PACKAGING
Blinkit's freeze on new product listings (from 31 August to 10 November) is not a retreat. It is a fortress being built. Warehouses are being cleared, truck capacity locked in 60 to 90 days ahead, and a 5-10% variable buffer set aside like a general keeping reserves for the real fight.
Graphic Technic Prints gets its second Rhyguan
INSTALLATIONS
PACKAGING
Sivakasi-based Graphic Technic Prints (GTP) has upgraded its post-press machine portfolio to the next level with the installation of a new Rhyguan Plus 330 — a semi/full-rotary flexographic printing and die-cutting machine from Flexo Image Graphics (FIG). This marks the second Rhyguan machine from FIG at Graphic Technic Prints.
AIPIMA’s 73rd AGM & Seminar highlights
ASSOCIATIONS
CONFERENCE & SUMMITS
INK & COATINGS
PACKAGING
MANUFACTURING
The All India Printing Ink Manufacturers’ Association’s annual gathering in Mumbai combined financial updates, regulatory advocacy, expert keynotes and panel discussions, with a strong call to build next-generation ink brands
Growing with purpose: Sanjay Ghoshal charts the roadmap for next gen printing and inks
ASSOCIATIONS
CONFERENCE & SUMMITS
INK & COATINGS
PACKAGING
At AIPIMA’s 73rd AGM and Seminar in Mumbai, Diageo India’s packaging chief Sanjay Ghoshal outlined global and domestic growth trajectories, consumer trends, and the non‑negotiables shaping the future of inks and packaging
Holostik showcases packaging innovations at PackPlus
EVENTS & AWARDS
PACKAGING
Holostik India, a global provider of anti-counterfeiting, brand protection and supply chain authentication, marked a strong presence at PackPlus 2026, held from 20–22 August at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Vipul Organics starts production in Sayakha, Gujarat
PACKAGING
Vipul Organics has announced the commencement of commercial production at its greenfield facility in Sayakha, Gujarat.
Vipul Organics announces Q1 Results for FY26-27
PACKAGING
Vipul Organics has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended 30 June 2026.
Zircon finalises DYM automation system from FIG
PACKAGING
Flexo Image Graphics (FIG), a sole supplier and service provider of flexographic presses and a string of associated equipment from the global brands like DYM and others including Mark Andy, XSYS, Rotoflex, Kluge, KDS Quantum, Presstek, DCM, etc. in the Indian subcontinent, has been expanding its machine installation base across the country with orders pouring in from the new and existing clients alike.
India's graphic arts industry re-strategise as orders pile up
PUBLISHING
MARKET INSIGHTS
COMPANY NEWS
PACKAGING
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
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.