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Essential reading for the packaging industry The packaging sector is perhaps the last bastion for the printing community. But what are the challenges?

The India growth story proves that there is a need for this type of magazine. Which is why PrintWeek India haslaunched the monthly eVersion of WhatPackaging? This is an opportunity for PrintWeek India's traditional print readers to stay up to date with the packaging market if they’re not already in it. Our aim is to get our 30,000 strong readership base to read about the latest techniques and inno

vations. Besides packaging design and materials; and machine manufacturing; we hope to focus on filling, packing, fulfilment and logistics services; and the superstars in our industry. The idea is to keep adding new features and involve experts from the pharma, food, alcohol, snacks, confectionery and retail segments - and get them to share their views with you. Packaging’s success in India can be attributed to growing populations and smaller households, more varieties of products in supply chains, and no electronic alternatives from the physical properties protecting and promoting the contents. Today, the big brands want their packaging to work harder, both as a marketing tool and a competitive added-value product. Packaging continues to be stable or rising because Indians continue to buy things. Another reason is that pack sizes are getting smaller so the proportion of printing per tonne of packaging will increase. As long as there are products there is a need for packaging to protect them down the supply chain and there always will be. That's why we need What Packaging?

17/09/2025

Championing innovation in educational publishing.

Here are the nominees for Book Education Company of the Year.

See the complete shortlists: https://www.printweek.in/.../printweek-awards-2025...

Nominees: Brilliant Printers, CDC Printers, Quarterfold Printabilities

Sponsors: Bindwel Technologies SigLoch

17/09/2025

Championing innovation in educational publishing.

Here are the nominees for Book Education Company of the Year.

See the complete shortlists: https://www.printweek.in/news/printweek-awards-2025-shortlist-revealed-60996

Nominees: Brilliant Printers, CDC Printers, Quarterfold Printabilities

Sponsors: Bindwel Technologies SigLoch

17/09/2025

Setting benchmarks in educational book printing.

Here are the nominees for Book Printer of the Year – Education.

See the complete shortlists: https://www.printweek.in/news/printweek-awards-2025-shortlist-revealed-60996

Nominees: Brilliant Printers, Replika Press, CDC Printers, Silverpoint Press, Multivista Global, Thomson Prints (India)

Sponsors: Bindwel Technologies SigLoch

16/09/2025

Three days. Hundreds of entries. Some of the sharpest minds in print and packaging.

Here’s a look back at the PrintWeek Awards 2025 Jury Meet.

Jury: Bina Sarkar Ellias from Gallerie; Bhavika Shah from Beyondesign; Dibyajyoti Sarma from Red River; Rajnish Shirsat from BookMyStory; Mukund Moghe from Tata Services; Manas Athanikar from Reliance Jio Infocomm; Prof GV Sreekumar from IDC at IIT; Praful Akali from Medulla Communication; Surendra Babu (Book Consultant); Tasneem Vasi from CTRL M Print Management India; Vinutha Mallya, Journalist and Editor; Ashwini Deshpande from Elephant Design; Deepthi Kshirsagar frpm TCT Strategic Branding; Jayashree Joshi from Goethe-Institut; Kinnari Gala from All About Packaging; Mayuri Nikumbh from Conran Design Group; Pops KV Sridhar from Nihilent; Payal Khandelwal from The Floating Magazine; and Vinita Bhatia from Campaign India.

Sponsors: Pidilite Industries Limited - The offical company page CANON India Heidelberg India Bindwel Technologies Nbg Printographic Super Bond Adhesives Super Bond Adhesives Siegwerk Druckfarben BOBST DIC India Indus Analytics Kala Jyothi Pvt Ltd; Pratham Technologies Pvt Ltd Kurz India SONA Papers - India TechNova Imaging Systems Vinsak

11/09/2025

Jury Week Day Three begins, with the 11-member Jury team comprising who's who of the packaging industry pouring over the label and packaging samples submitted for the coveted PrintWeek Awards 2025

Jury: Amit Saurkar from Marico, Chinmaya Dandekar from Godrej Consumer, Dr Geetal Mahajan from Kenvue, Koel Bhadra from L'Oréal Paris, Nitin Nair from Zydus Wellness, Ruma Ghatak from Nestlé, Riddhi Patil from Glenmark Pharma, Raju Kalgutkar from Piramal Consumer Healthcare, Sheetal Dandekar from JB Chemicals, Subhrajit Bhowmik from Cipla, Sanjay Ghoshal from Diageo India

10/09/2025

Day Two of the PrintWeek Awards JuryWeek wrapped up with heavyweights from packaging and design companies evaluating 47 entries across seven categories

The focus of the day was on digital printing, pre-media, photo digital albums, fine art printing, and the innovative packaging converter of the year. The jury was fascinated by what different substrates could achieve, and how technology access is no longer a barrier, and what makes a product stand out is how the varied use of it.

Key trends included:

Digital printing achieving parity with traditional methods
Fine Art printing reproducing colour gamut with precision
Wedding invitations and albums showcasing laser-cut frames, foiling, and minimalist design
Packaging with the ability to reproduce fine art with Pantone

Jury agreed that digital is now at the core of creativity, consistency, and innovation at scale and printers are embracing digital not just for short runs, but as a mainstream method.

Thank you, Jury: Ashwini Deshpande from Elephant Design, Deepthi Kshirsagar frpm TCT Strategic Branding, Jayashree Joshi from Goethe-Institut, Kinnari Gala from All About Packaging, Mayuri Nikumbh from Conran Design Group, Pops KV Sridhar from Nihilent, Payal Khandelwal from The Floating Magazine, and Vinita Bhatia from Campaign India.

Thank you, Sponsors: Pidilite Industries Limited - The offical company page CANON India Heidelberg India Bindwel Technologies Nbg Printographic Super Bond Adhesives Siegwerk Druckfarben BOBST DIC Color & Comfort, Indus Analytics Kala Jyothi Process Pvt Ltd Pratham Technologies Pvt Ltd Kurz India SONA Papers - India TechNova Imaging Systems Vinsak

09/09/2025

JuryWeek begins
Day One: Books take centre stage
Day One of the PrintWeek Awards jury wrapped up with 11 industry leaders evaluating over 71 entries across diverse categories—from book binding to newspaper and brochure and catalogue printing

Key trends observed:
Multicoloured edge trims and gilded work
Hardbound books with embellishments
Spot-UV finishes and velvet lamination on covers
Children's books with pops up and fabrications

Designers are reducing weight not by cutting content, but through smarter layout and paper grades in order to improve student carry-loads. Book printers are experimenting with diverse paper stocks, elevating paper engineering and overall book quality

Thank you, Jury: Bina Sarkar Ellias from Gallerie; Bhavika Shah from Beyondesign; Dibyajyoti Sarma from Red River; Rajnish Shirsat from BookMyStory; Mukund Moghe from Tata Services; Manas Athanikar from Reliance Jio Infocomm; Prof GV Sreekumar from IDC at IIT; Praful Akali from Medulla Communication; Surendra Babu (Book Consultant); Tasneem Vasi from CTRL M Print Management India; Vinutha Mallya, Journalist and Editor

Thank you, sponsors: Pidilite Industries Limited - The offical company page CANON India Heidelberg India Bindwel Technologies Nbg Printographic Super Bond Adhesives Siegwerk Druckfarben BOBST DIC Color & Comfort Indus Analytics Kala Jyothi Process Pvt Ltd Pratham Technologies Pvt Ltd Kurz India SONA Papers - India TechNova Imaging Systems Vinsak

08/09/2025

The PrintWeek Awards 2025 Jury Week is scheduled to take place from 9 to 11 September.

The jury, comprising thirty members, will evaluate over 1,200 samples across 32 categories, including Performance, Quality, and Special Industry Awards. Auditors will review financial performance and green initiatives. This year's participation reflects strong industry growth and innovation, with over 325 entries from more than 100 firms.

Following the Jury Week, a shortlist for individual categories will be published in the October issue of PrintWeek.

The awards ceremony, organised by PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? magazines, will be held on 13 October at The Westin, Powai, where winners will be announced.

Co-presenting partners: Pidilite Industries Limited CANON India Heidelberg India Bindwel Technologies NBG Printographic SigLoch from Bindwel

Associate partners: Super Bond Adhesives Siegwerk Druckfarben BOBST
Ink partner: DIC Color & Comfort
ERP partner: Indus Analytics
Print partner: Kala Jyothi Process Pvt Ltd
Automation partner: Pratham Technologies Pvt Ltd
Embellishment partner: Kurz India
Paper partner: SONA Papers - India
Citation partner: TechNova Imaging Systems
Security partner: Vinsak

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26/08/2025

Parle retains top spot as India’s most chosen in-home FMCG brand for 13th year

Britannia is two, while Amul retains third place; and Clinic Plus and Surf Excel round out the top five.

Parle-G Britannia Industries Amul Surf Excel India Unilever

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yaytvpr3

20/08/2025

For 14 years, the PrintWeek Awards have set the benchmark for excellence in print and packaging.

Submit your best work . Don’t miss your moment to shine — the clock is ticking.

Extended deadline: 20 August

Express Interest: https://forms.fillout.com/t/aPZxsXydgqus

18/08/2025

For 14 years, the PrintWeek Awards have honoured the very best in print and packaging.

This year, we return to celebrate craft, courage, and innovation. Show us the work that can outshine the rest.

Share your masterpiece. Extended deadline: 20 August.

Express Interest: https://forms.fillout.com/t/aPZxsXydgqus

16/08/2025

For 14 years, the PrintWeek Awards have set the stage for the finest achievements in the graphic arts.

This is where India’s finest printers, converters, and innovators come together to be recognised. The Prism awaits.

Your best work still has a shot at glory. Extended deadline: 20 August

Express Interest: https://buff.ly/dTtx9JG

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