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Indian newspaper Mathrubhumi launched 'Manassil Ennum Maveli' (The Spirit of Maveli Lives On), an Onam campaign conceived by agency Maitri that moves beyond traditional festival imagery to spotlight real individuals pres…

Redington has appointed Faridabad-based APL Machinery as its authorized sales partner for HP Indigo sheetfed digital printing solutions across North India. The partnership targets the commercial printing and folding cart…

Print O Land, a Jaipur-based offset printing company founded in 1977, has upgraded its production capabilities by investing in two Komori sheetfed offset presses — the Lithrone LS 429 and the newer Lithrone G37. The Lith…

Faridabad-based Nutech Print Services is gearing up for the 78th Frankfurt Book Fair in October 2026, where it plans to meet existing clients and attract new ones by showcasing its broad product range, from ultra-thin Bi…

Bengaluru-based Global Ventures, known for corporate branding, events, and large-format print graphics, has installed a Canon imagePRESS V770 digital color production press to handle short-run commercial printing that wa…

Indian Printer and Publisher, a B2B trade publication founded in 1979, is positioning itself as a strategic partner for OEMs and suppliers looking to enter or grow in the Indian and South Asian print markets. The publica…

Packaging South Asia is hosting a one-day conference on 9 October at the Novotel Hotel in Mumbai, with global packaging consultancy Packfora joining as a knowledge partner. The event will explore how packaging has evolve…

India's printing machinery manufacturers association IPAMA participated in the first International Printing Conference in Raipur, using the event to promote the upcoming 17th Printpack India exhibition. Association leade…

Fogra is broadening its professional development offerings in autumn 2026 with four new online intensive seminars covering colour management and offset printing process control, alongside a refreshed Fogra Web Academy fe…

The co-located Print Expo Chennai and Media Expo Chennai, held alongside Sign India Expo, wrapped up a successful three-day run at the Chennai Trade Centre, drawing over 17,500 visitors from 221 cities and 20 countries. …

The 11th CII Pulp and Paper Summit in New Delhi brought together mill operators and industry experts to address how water, fiber, energy, and waste must be managed as interconnected systems rather than separate challenge…

X-Rite Pantone has introduced the eXact 2 Basic, a handheld spectrophotometer aimed at commercial printers and converters seeking objective, accurate color measurement beyond traditional density-only workflows. The devic…

The 34th Indian Printers Summit, organized by Wan-Ifra, will gather approximately 300 print and publishing professionals in Pune on 9-10 September 2026. The event introduces a new Advertising and Distribution Masterclass…

Redington has appointed Kolkata-based Graphic Enterprises as its authorized sales partner for HP Indigo sheetfed digital printing solutions in West Bengal and India's Northeastern states. The partnership aims to accelera…

A joint anti-piracy operation by Penguin Random House India, Simon & Schuster India, and Hay House led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of over 1,600 counterfeit books from a digital print-on-demand fac…

Printhead maker Xaar posted total revenues of £29.7 million in the first half of its 2026 financial year, up from £27.2 million in the same period last year, though the company still recorded an operating loss of £1.13 m…

Pacmor has become a member of the Gravure Research Association (GRA), bringing its Indian gravure cylinder manufacturing capabilities into the fold. The move signals growing recognition of India's role in global gravure …

PRINTING United Alliance is building significant momentum ahead of PRINTING United Expo 2026 in Las Vegas this September, announcing a wave of new partnerships, programming expansions, and open registration for the event…

USColorworks is expanding its digital printing capabilities to meet growing demand for direct-to-garment printing. The move reflects broader industry trends toward on-demand production and shorter run lengths in garment …

Artience Group (formerly Toyo Ink SC Holdings) has been actively reporting across a broad range of print and packaging industry developments, including price revisions for offset, gravure, flexographic, and UV-curable in…

The Indian government has approved an RBI proposal to introduce two billion polymer banknotes through field trials, with one billion pieces each of INR 10 and INR 20 denominations to be printed on polymer substrate. The …

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's subsidiary HD Advanced Technologies (HDAT) has entered a major industrial partnership with Swiss energy firm PHENOGY AG. Under the agreement, HDAT will manage the full production lifecycl…

The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has taken effect, prompting packaging manufacturers to adapt their processes and materials to meet new compliance requirements. The regulation's FAQ has been updat…

Sreya Signs & Digital Printers in Alappuzha, Kerala, has boosted its production capabilities by installing the Canon imagePRESS V770, making it the first shop in the region to operate the press. The compact yet high-outp…

German print finisher Kern GmbH is replacing two aging saddle stitchers with a pair of nearly identical Muller Martini Primera PRO systems, set to go live in August and September. The family-owned company, which runs con…

Print Media Centr has announced a five-day LinkedIn Live event running August 17-21, 2026, designed to give print industry professionals a preview of what to expect at Printing United Expo in Las Vegas that September. Ho…

Anthropic has begun embedding invisible watermarks into text, images and files produced by its Claude AI, initially to comply with the EU AI Act but applied globally across all Claude products. Text watermarks work by su…

Seiko Epson's Indonesian production facility, PT. Indonesia Epson Industry, has earned Platinum recognition under the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Assessment Program, the highest level achievable. The facility…

IppStar's Packaging South Asia one-day conference, scheduled for 9 October at Mumbai's Novotel Hotel, will bring together brand owners, converters, suppliers, and retailers to explore how the packaging industry can impro…

Sree Sastha Computers, a computer accessories and services retailer in Thiruvananthapuram, has made its entry into commercial printing by installing a Canon imagePRESS V770 digital color production press. The machine, la…

India's central government allocated more than Rs 910 crore to print advertising between 2020-21 and 2024-25, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The Times of India …

Fujifilm has announced it will partially divest its Business Innovation division — encompassing office printing, production presses, graphic communications, and inkjet technologies — to focus resources on its higher-marg…

DOMS Industries made a strong impression at Paperworld India 2026, operating one of the exhibition's largest pavilions and drawing heavy trade footfall from distributors, retailers, and international buyers. The company …

IppStar's one-day Packaging South Asia Conference, set for 9 October in Mumbai, will bring together brand owners, converters, material suppliers and retailers to address cost pressures and supply chain bottlenecks affect…

Heidelberg has absorbed the production of Polar cutting systems following its earlier acquisition of Polar Mohr's IP and assets, with the Hofheim manufacturing site set to be sold and operations folded into Heidelberg's …

Quint Digital Limited recorded its best-ever first-quarter results for FY2026–27, with revenue from operations jumping 336% year-on-year to Rs 35 crore, driven largely by its Quintype media-tech platform. The company is …

Heidelberg India has partnered with the Printech Park Cluster to establish India's first integrated Sheetfed Offset Printing, Workflow and Training Competence Centre at KIADB Industrial Area Harohalli near Bengaluru. The…

PRINTING United Alliance is building momentum ahead of PRINTING United Expo 2026, set for September 23-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with registration now open. The event will feature a wide range of activations…

Print shops are facing a challenging combination of rising cost pressures, greater process complexity, and strict brand compliance requirements. Spot colors in particular are increasingly causing production slowdowns, es…

PRINTING United Alliance is ramping up activity ahead of PRINTING United Expo 2026 in Las Vegas this September, announcing a wave of partnerships, programming expansions, and community initiatives including mental health…

ColorJet Group, India's largest wide format digital printer manufacturer, will exhibit at the 24th APPPEXPO in Shanghai, showcasing live demonstrations of two new machines. The FABJET-DUO features a dual ink supply syste…

Bakers' Signs took top honors with a standout custom neighborhood entrance structure, earning the prestigious 'Best of Show' recognition. The achievement highlights the company's craftsmanship and innovation in the signa…

A wide range of developments are shaping India's print and packaging landscape, from new press installations at commercial printers across multiple cities to an international AI and robotics conference planned for 2026 a…

The Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association is riding a wave of momentum, with its latest gathering drawing more attendees than the previous two years combined and printer participation hitting a six-year peak. …

PRINTING United Alliance and the Ghent Workgroup have signed on to support Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for Print, a standard being developed to streamline e-commerce transactions for print products. The mo…

Konica Minolta has entered into a collaboration with iPrint, a Swiss public research institute, aimed at broadening the applications of inkjet technology. The company has also launched O'ROBE, a new inline pretreatment i…

The European Union has updated its FAQ documentation for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), providing clearer guidance on enforcement penalties, traceability requirements, and how existing stock will be…

Iconic by ONE VISION has installed India's largest digital out-of-home display at SAS iTower in Hyderabad, covering 586 square meters in an L-shaped configuration and featuring 8K resolution with anamorphic 3D effects po…

Geeta Stationery & Printer in Andheri West has expanded its production capabilities by installing a Canon imagePRESS V770 color press and an imageFORCE 8186 monochrome press. The imagePRESS V770 features an industry-firs…

Kodak has reported a significant financial turnaround in Q2 2026, with consolidated revenue climbing 18% year on year to US$311 million. The Advanced Materials & Chemicals division led the charge with a 40% revenue jump,…

HT Media Group, publisher of Hindustan Times, Mint, and Hindi Hindustan, reported consolidated Q1 FY27 revenue of Rs 497 crore, a 15% year-on-year increase, with EBITDA surging 224% to Rs 90 crore. Print remained the cor…

Ultimate Tech has released a new white paper aimed at wide format and signage producers looking to boost efficiency and profitability through workflow automation. The resource addresses common production challenges such …

Koenig & Bauer AG reported a significant improvement in operating earnings for the second quarter of 2026, driven by a surge in order intake and an operational turnaround across both business segments. The German press m…

DG Offset, a commercial printer based in Behala, Kolkata, has expanded its capabilities by adding a Bindwel Blue Chip single-clamp perfect binding machine, eliminating reliance on outsourced post-press work. The move has…

Shri Shivam Screen Printers, a Madhya Pradesh-based print business founded in 2003, has added two AccurioPress C 12000 units and one AccurioPress 6120 to its production floor, bringing its total Konica Minolta machine co…

Gorakhpur-based Om A to Z Printing has become the first adopter of the Canon imagePRESS V770 in the 32-district Purvanchal region of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The compact digital color production press, launched in India ea…

Toppan has unveiled PQC CARD Dual, the world's first smart card combining both contact and contactless functionality with post-quantum cryptography (PQC), making it resistant to future quantum computing threats. Using pr…

Seven major associations representing India's paper, print and packaging sectors joined forces for the inaugural National Paper Day on 1 August 2026 in New Delhi, marking the first time the entire fibre value chain had g…

The inaugural Paperworld Delhi exhibition joined the 31st Gifts World Expo in the Indian capital, drawing a combined footfall of nearly 40,000 visitors. The event highlighted India's booming stationery market, with exhib…

Polyco Industries, a Kolkata-based printer specializing in books, magazines, and educational publications, has upgraded its binding operations by installing a Bindwel Blue Chip perfect binding machine. Proprietor Abhradi…

Siegwerk India, the printing inks and coatings company, has constructed new school buildings for two government upper primary schools near its Bhiwadi facility, benefiting approximately 300 students. The initiative deepe…

From August 2026, food packaging and labels sold in the EU must meet new PFAS chemical restrictions, putting pressure on converters who produce direct thermal labels. While the regulatory change presents a compliance cha…

Konica Minolta has entered a collaboration with iPrint, a Swiss public research institute, to broaden the applications of inkjet technology. The company has also launched O'ROBE, an inline pretreatment ink designed for u…

Koehler Group has expanded its capacity to test recyclable paper packaging materials, strengthening its ability to develop and validate sustainable packaging solutions. The move reflects growing demand across the packagi…

The Palm Group is retrofitting its PM 7 paper machine at King's Lynn, UK, to shift from newsprint to corrugated medium base paper made from recycled fiber. The move reflects the structural decline in European newsprint d…

Editors and media executives from across South Asia convened in New Delhi for the INMA South Asia News Media Festival, where the central message was clear: credibility and editorial judgment must lead, with AI playing a …

Gita Printers, a four-decade-old Kolkata printing firm, has significantly ramped up its production capacity after installing a Bindwel Blue Chip perfect binding system in late 2025. The single-clamp binder has added arou…

The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) has launched a nationwide campaign positioning print media as a trusted antidote to online misinformation, with member publications across India running a unified advertisement simultan…

Dallas-based Brodnax 21C Printers has installed a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-8P+L to support its expanding packaging division and growing trading card business. The press features AI-driven automation, including Intel…

Epson has introduced its SureColor V4000 UV flatbed printer to the Indian market, designed to print directly onto rigid materials including wood, glass, metal, acrylic, and promotional items. The A1+ capable machine uses…

Gallus, a HEIDELBERG subsidiary, has unveiled two new label presses at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona: the Gallus Five, a high-performance hybrid press capable of 100m/min with 1200x1200 dpi resolution, and the Gallu…

SCREEN and Chiyoda have announced a collaboration focused on expanding digital printing capabilities in the flexible packaging sector. The partnership includes the installation of a Truepress PAC 830F press, enabling ful…

Chiyoda and SCREEN Graphics Solutions are collaborating to advance digital printing in the flexible packaging sector, with the installation of the Truepress PAC 830F marking a move into full-scale production. The partner…