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ALL INDIA FEDERATION OF MASTER PRINTERS
Office Bearers for the year 2014-15
PRESIDENT
Mr Dev Nair
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Mr AMSG Ashokan
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Mr Vijay Mohan
Mr Shyamal Chandra Basu
Mr Rajendra Jain
Mr K C Prakash
HONORARY GEN SECRETARY
Mr Anand V Limaye
HONORARY JT SECRETARY
Mr Arvind Mardikar
HONORARY TREASURER
Mr Ashwani Gupta
CONTENTS
FROM THE DESK OF PRESIDENT
FROM THE DESK OF EDITOR
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COVER STORY
8
Print China 2015 - Dongguan
India Day at Print China
Sino Corrugated 2015 - Shanghai
India Day at Sino Corrugated
AIFMP NEWS
14
AIFMP Effect
Export Committee - Mehul A. Desai
AIFMP President Boosts Print Education in Chennai
226th Governing Council Meeting at Darjeeling
PAMEX Core Group Targets 100k Footfall
NEWS FROM AFFILIATES
Standing Committees for the year 2014-15
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Mr Kamal Chopra, Chairman
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Mr V S Raveendran, Chairman
DPA’s Holi Bash
First Print Cluster of North India at Karnal
Report on SIPA First Meet
Mr Mehul Desai, Chairman
PAMEX 2015
Mr Sanjay Patel, Advisor
Mr AMSG Ashokan, Chairman
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Mr Rajesh Sardana, Co-Chairman
Mr Tushar Dhote, Co-Chairman
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Launch of Financial Year Calendar - Galgo Papers
Launch of the Agency Calendar 2015 - Sona Signature Papers
ALL INDIA PRINTERS DIRECTORY
Mr Arun Gupta, Chairman
Heidelberg at Print China 2015 & Vishwakala Printers install Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 52
Konica Minolta Acquires the Production Printing Business of Monotech Systems Limited
Packed with advanced technologies and software, C70hc makes for an ultimate printing
Mr Jignesh Shah, Chairman
BEAUTY MART
IPAMA launched 13th editionof its Flagship Event “PRINTPACK INDIA” at Amritsar
Mr Ranjan Kuthari, Chairman
VINSAK brings Direct Laser Engraving to India
FINANCE & TAXATION
Aditya Expositions - Tap the Faster Growing Economy
Mr Arvind Dhanani, Chairman
MACHINERY & ALLIED
Mr Mudresh Purohit, Co-Chairman
EQUIPMENT
Mr K S Venkataraman, Advisor
Mr G K Kalairajan, Chairman
Mr G N Viswakumar, Co-Chairman
Internet Boosts Packaging Sector
Forthcoming Printing Events
OPA to Establish Print Media Ashram at Ludhiana
Autoprint-UTSAV 10000
SSI / MSME
Mr Pankaj Sethi, Chairman
NEWS & BRIEFS
Mr Raveendra Joshi, Editor
Mr Harshdeep Malhotra, Chairman
Mr K S Venkataraman, Advisor
Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi - Arasam Dharbar “Impression 2015"
Galgo Cricket League
Mr Vinod Kumar Jain, Chairman
CONSTITUTION
DPA Office Bearers 2015-16
Mr S Manickam, Co-Chairman
EXPORT PROMOTION
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
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Seminar Conducted on MSME Schemes
PRINTECH PARK
K T Chary - passes away
Mr Vinod Kumar Rajpal, Chairman
TECHNOLOGICAL
ADVANCEMENT
ENVIRONMENT
Mr Faheem Agboatwala, Chairman
Mr O Venugopal, Chairman
PAPER, PAPER BOARD & RAW
EXPORTS - BOOKS &
MATERIALS
PERIODICALS
Mr N V Muralitharan, Chairman
Mr Bhuvnesh Seth, Chairman
Mr A Senthil Kumar, Co-Chairman
Mr A Karmeham, Co-Chairman
WEBSITE MANAGEMENT
Mr Sanjay Patel, Advisor
Mr B L Srinivasa, Chairman
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PRINTING TIMES Official journal of the All India Federation of Master Printers
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Founder Editor: V.N. Chhabra
Editor: Raveendra Digambar Joshi
All rights reserved. Views expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of AIFMP
March-April 2015
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FROM THE DESK OF
PRESIDENT
Dear Readers and Printer Friends,
Greetings!
Thanks for your continued support and blessings. Through this note I wish to give you an
update of the activities since the last edition.
On March 3rd, I attended the Printer’s Day event organized by MMS. Sh. Subhash Desai, the
Minister of Industries of Maharashtra felicitated Mr. Gautam Pai of the Manipal Group. He was
the youngest ever recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award from Mumbai Mudrak Sangh on
this occasion.
After this event, I attended ‘Imprint- 2015’, a National level technical symposium organized by
the Anna University at Chennai on March 13th, 2015 as the Chief Guest. Anna University’s
Imprint program was attended by students from all over India who participated in various activities. I also went to the SIGA
Polytechnic College and I was impressed to see such a well equipped institute with their own production department which
has almost around six to seven printing machines where the children do actual production in their unit and after the printing
they have the complete post production facility including section sewing. Then, I visited the Institute of Printing Technology
run by Govt. During this visit, our affiliate MPLA’s Office Bearers felicitated us.
In the last two months, I and Office Bearers were working towards the progress and success of our forthcoming major events –
NAEP 2015 and PAMEX 2015. For the NAEP, we interacted with the host association to expedite and crystallize the
preparations for this event which is clubbed with the GC meeting and Elections for the year 2015-16. For PAMEX, we
attempted to contact and influence foreign exhibitors and Machine & Allied manufacturers to participate in this flagship
event of AIFMP.
We also focused on submitting various representations to the relevant Ministry officials to highlight various issues being
faced by the Printing Fraternity and to impress upon the Govt. as to how our industry can contribute to the Honb’le Prime
Minister’s campaign of ‘MAKE IN INDIA’. For this, the efforts of our Chairman-Govt. Relations, Mr. V.K Jain are
commendable.
The other two significant developments are:
1) Start of the Printech Park project. The plans for building construction have been submitted to the Govt. authorities and the
requisite fees has been paid. We are also exploring the possibilities of starting an ‘AIFMP University’ – A university of
Printing, Packaging and Graphic Art Technologies
2) We have finally signed the agreement with CRISIL for Construction Of Printing Cost Indexes. This is a landmark decision
which will be beneficial to all printer friends.
Friends, the second GC meeting in my tenure was held in Darjeeling on the 3rd and 4th April 2015. This meeting was organized
by the West Bengal Master Printers Association. I wish to thank the WBMPA for organizing this meeting at this exciting hill
station where the members and their families enjoyed the scenic locations in Darjeeling and Sikkim.
The CRISIL agreement was signed at Darjeeling during the 226th GC meeting.
So, that’s all from me at this time. Will catch up with you in the next edition!
Till then, enjoy reading and enjoy printing!
Very Truly Yours,
Dev Nair
President, All India Federation of Master Printers 2014-15
4 • PRINTING TIMES
March-April 2015
FROM THE DESK OF
EDITOR
Dear Patrons & Readers,
Continuing from the last issue, first of all I wish to thank you all for your continued support to this
Journal. At AIFMP, we are constantly striving to enhance the readership and quality of this
publication.
Before I start with the AIFMP activities and events, I want to pay homage to Late Shri KT Chary
who was a real Doyen of the Printing Technology education and a true Living Legend who has left
behind an indelible impression on the hearts of all his students, friends and the entire printing
fraternity.
His pious soul may rest in peace.
My heart also goes out to the thousands of people who lost their lives in the recent earthquakes in
Nepal. I sincerely appeal to all to extend the best possible help to the survivors through donations in cash or kind. I am
sure that with the support from India and other nations, things will be in control soon.
As they say, life goes on…so I must share with you that the Federation is earnestly striving to submit and resolve the various
issues and problems faced by the printing community. The Federation has been submitting various representations to the
relevant Ministries to consider the suggestions/ changes/ improvements proposed by the AIFMP as an apex body of
printers. The representations made to the Government have started yielding results now. One such example is exemption
of the printing machinery from the Ban imposed on import of used/ more than 5 years old machinery and equipment.
I am eagerly looking forward to our important event 10 NAEP which is scheduled to be hosted in Chennai in the month of
September 2015. This is one of flagship events which is eagerly awaited by the printers, not in India but from other parts of the
world. I request every Affiliate association in the country to ensure that its members send in their entries to showcase their
excellence in the field of printing at this coveted award ceremony. This grand show will be hosted at the ‘Leela Palace hotel’
and the special invitees include several eminent personalities and dignitaries who will grace the occasion.
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December 2015 will witness the flagship event of AIFMP, the 10th PAMEX, 2015. The show this year should be quite promising
with better participation from Chinese and European manufacturers and suppliers. Based on the commitments received so
far, we expect this year’s PAMEX to surpass all previous editions in terms of sq. metres of Stand Space. We also expect that
this year’s show will be managed in a much better and professional manner. The expected footfall is also much higher because
the event is to be hosted in Mumbai. So I would request the prospective participants to contact us for more details.
I wish to share with you that the recent visit of a sizeable number of our members to the two Print-Packaging exhibitions in
China under AIFMP’s banner was really fruitful, meaningful and encouraging. At both these exhibitions, AIFMP was
allotted a stall and India Day was celebrated with great fervor at both the exhibitions. It was a great platform to enhance the
Sino-Indian trade ties in the area of printing. The shows witnessed B2B exchanges between the businessmen of the two
countries and some MOUs for mutual cooperation were signed and initiated. This visit will surely go a long way in
promotion of the 10th PAMEX in December at Mumbai.
Dear Friends, this Journal is your own publication – By the printers, Of the printers and For the printers. So, I earnestly request
you to contribute to the best of your ability to support, promote and make this publication more meaningful and useful. I look
forward to your advertisements, articles, features, technical reviews, regional news briefs and subscriptions to this
Journal.
Raveendra Digambar Joshi
Editor, Printing Times
March-April 2015
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VISIT TO PRINT CHINA AND SINO CORRUGATED 2015
V
isiting China is always like a pilgrimage for any printer, because it is
the birthplace of the earliest known printing and paper. This year the
visit was more significant because of the group visit under the
banner of AIFMP and particularly because we had the opportunity of
visiting Two world class exhibitions. Print China, which is considered to be
one of the best event for printing industry, was organized at Dongguan from
7 to 12 April whereas Sino Corrugated which is the best event of the world so
far as the Corrugated Carton industry is concerned, was held at Shanghai
from 13 to 17 April, 2015.
Print China 2015 - Dongguan
Overseas delegation from more than 30 countries was present at the Print
China which was spread over 140,000 sq meters with more than 1000 exhibitors from 23 countries. As per the available
records more than 200,000 visitors attended this 6 day event, which includes 13000 overseas visitors. Print China was
inaugurated on 7th of April at the Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center, Dongguan. This show was sponsored
by the Printing and Printing Equipment Industries Association of China (PEIAC), Printing and Replicating Industrial
Association of Guangdong and China International Exhibition Center Group Corporation (CIEC) and was organized by the
Print China Show Company Ltd. and China Print Show Company Ltd.
During this exhibition 3rd International Forum for the Development of Printing
Technology (Forum PT-2015) was organized on 8th April where more than 300
people attended including Mr. Jiango Xu, Chairman of PEIAC and Mr.
Chang’an Lu, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of PEIAC. Representatives
of printing associations from Korea, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Philippines,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Macao, and
Taiwan were present during this forum.
India Day at Print China
India Day was also organized by the AIFMP on 8th April at Hotel Regal Palace,
just opposite the exhibition center with the support of the Print China Show
Company, China Print Show Company and PEIAC. Shri T J Suresh, Consul
(Commerce) & Head of Chancery at the Consul General of India at Guangzhou
was the Chief Guest. Welcoming delegates Mr. Lu Changan, talked about the
two ancient civilization of India and China and the closeness they share. The
trade between the two neighbors has increased manifolds during last few years
and have developed comprehensive cooperation in print industry, he said. It is
heartening to note that more than 600 visitors from India are visiting this show
with the support of the All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP).
In his address, Shri T J Suresh, said the Consulate has been actively encouraging
participation of Indian companies in exhibitions and trade fairs held in China
and participation of Companies from China in events held in India. Therefore, I
am happy to note that a number of Indian printers brought by the All India
Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) are taking part in this year’s Print China
exhibition in Guangzhou. China was India’s largest trade partner in 2014 with a
total trade worth US$70.65 billion.
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The Government of India last year launched the ‘Make in India’ campaign
under which 25 key sectors have been identified for investments, including
Printing. A number of top Chinese companies have already set up their units in
India. There is still tremendous scope for trade and economic cooperation
between our two countries and Printing sector is surely one of the potential
sectors, he said.
There is potential for enhanced exchanges between the two countries,
including investments in the sector. The India Day celebration today is certain
to strengthen these exchanges through B2B meetings between the businessmen
of the two countries seeking more avenues of cooperation and sharing of
expertise. Such exchanges are certain to lead to enhanced bilateral trade and
investment in the printing and allied sectors and help in technological
collaboration to bring about greater value-addition to the printing industry of both the countries, Shri T J Suresh added.
Giving details about the printing industry of India and AIFMP, Mr. Kamal Chopra, Chairman International Relations said,
Today is a very important day, not only because we are here to celebrate India Day. The day has more importance because it is
on this day that first printing on paper was ordered in China.
The Indian Printing Industry, growing at a rate of 12% per annum, comprises more than 250,000 printing companies. The
current annual turnover is more than INR 50,000 crores (USD 11 Billion). The industry has undergone a revolutionary change
in the last 15 years. In 1990, India initiated a process of reforms aimed at shedding protectionism and embracing liberalization
of the economy. Privatization was initiated with the aim of integrating the Indian economy with the world economy. This
change opened the doors for the Indian Print Industry to modernize, by investing in the latest of technology and machinery.
The advent of global brands, rising consumerism and growth of the pharmaceutical industry have seen an increase in the
scope for package printing. Giving an optimistic outlook of the industry, the package printing sector is growing at the annual
rate of 18 percent, commercial printing at a rate of 4 – 6 percent and digital printing at robust 30 percent.
All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) is the apex body of Indian Printers. Representing 250,000 printing companies
AIFMP is the world’s largest ‘Printers’ Association’. India’s oldest exhibition of Printing machines and material – PAMEX is
organized by AIFMP. Next PAMEX is going to be held at Mumbai on 9-12 December, 2015. He invited Chinese manufacturers
to participate in the PAMEX for the mutual growth and benefit. He concluded his speech with the words: - India is a country
which has over the years learnt to evolve and maintain a unique unity amongst diversity. It has become an inspirational
model and an example to emulate for every region in the world. India
supports a social form of economic development and encourages a
model of growth with equity. We are conscious of the need for growth
to respect the environment and make it sustainable for future
generations. Today’s India Day will pave a way for the unity of minds
of printers not only of both the countries, but the entire printing
community world over, he said.
During the afternoon on the same day, an agreement between China
Academy of Printing Technology (CAPT) and All India Federation
of Master Printers (AIFMP) was signed for mutual cooperation
where CAPT agreed to sell 2000 sqm of space to the Chinese
manufacturers for participating in the PAMEX to be organized by
AIFMP at Mumbai in the month of December this year.
Asia Print meeting was held on 9th April where 30 representatives of 12
member companies from 9 countries including China, India, Pakistan,
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Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and South Korea participated to
discuss the key points on the Global Print conference which was held on 8 April. Global
Print was attended by representatives from PICON, Komori, Japanese Printing Machines
Manufacturing Association (JPMA), VDMA (Germany), Swiss Graphic Arts Association
and IPAMA. Speaking at the forum of Global Print, Mr. K S Khurana, President IPAMA
emphasized on the fact that the Indian Printers are dependent on quality but expensive
machines from Europe and Japan for their needs. The cost of import was expensive with
the existing duty structures in the country. He advised manufacturers from Europe and
Japan along with Chinese machine manufacturers to explore production setups in India
itself to reap the benefit of the huge Indian market.
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Sino Corrugated 2015 - Shanghai
The largest exhibition of the world so far as the Corrugated Carton is concerned was held
at Shanghai on 13-17 April, 2015. With more than 1500 visitors from India the exhibition
was visited by the delegates from more than 100 countries. With more than 600 international exhibitors, Sino Corrugated 2015
was spread over the area of 67000 sqm. The exhibition attracted more than 41000 visitors, 100+ media support and more than
70 domestic and International associations. Organized by the Reed Exhibitions, Shanghai Sino Corrugated is the largest
business platform for the global corrugated manufacturing industry. In 2015, this event not only showcased the latest
corrugated equipment and consumables on the market, but also brought together, under one roof, international buyers from
established and emerging economies with high-spending trade professionals, for brisk business.
India Day at Sino Corrugated
India Day was celebrated during this exhibition also on 15th of April by the Reed Exhibitions, supported by the AIFMP and
FCBM. With the presence of more than 200 delegates it proved to be the most successful India Day at Shanghai. Just to show
the strength and unity the India delegates assembled near entrance 3 to walk in a procession, with tri-colours in hand,
through the exhibition halls to reach the venue of India Day celebrations where Mr. Kamal Chopra, Chairman International
Relations, AIFMP was the moderator of the event. Welcoming the guests, Mr. Thomas Huang, Vice President of Reed
Exhibitions said, it is my privilege to welcome the Indian Delegation who are here in a large number, I am thankful to AIFMP
and FCBM for arranging group visit of Indian delegates. Packaging has a promising future. The ongoing prosperity of
commodity economy has brought higher requirements for the packaging print products in the market. Therefore package
printing becomes the most potential growth point in the printing industry and so attracts great attentions from the industry.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. P S Shah, President FCBM, said
packaging is a growing sector in India and we are thrilled to see
the progress made by China in this field. Under ‘Make in India’
concept, I would like to request Chinese manufacturers to start
manufacturing printing and packaging machines in India
which will be beneficial for both – manufacture and buyer.
In his address Mr. Kamal Chopra, Chairman International
Relations AIFMP said, All India Federation of Master Printers
(AIFMP) is the apex body of Indian Printers. Representing
250,000 printing companies AIFMP is the world’s largest
‘Printers’ Association’. India’s oldest exhibition of Printing
machines and material – PAMEX is organized by AIFMP. Next
PAMEX is going to be held at Mumbai on 9-12 December, 2015.
For better cooperation and deep understanding I would like to
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invite the Chinese manufacturers to
participate in the PAMEX. This time it is
suggested to establish a separate pavilion
for Chinese Manufacturers with very
special rates. We also organize National
Awards for the Excellence in printing
which are considered to be the ‘Oscars’ of
the Printing Industry. Now efforts are
being made to give international flavour
to these awards. On the previous occasion
guest entries were invited from Europe
and Japan. This time we expect guest entries from China, Nepal, Pakistan and some more countries also.
In Print Education AIFMP is already collaborating with BIGC, only recently BIGC agreed for the free higher education for one
brilliant Indian student of printing. We have already signed MoU for student/teacher exchange with BIGC. Mr. Chopra
further said that, the printing industry in India is slowly progressing from the heavy machinery using industry to a more
software-centric business. The Indian printers are today equipped with the latest computer controlled printing machines and
flow lines for binding, while state-of-the-art digital technologies are used in pre-press. UV digital printing and inkjet
technology are also on the rise in India. The advent of global brands, rising consumerism and growth of the pharmaceutical
industry have seen an increase in the scope for package printing. Giving an optimistic outlook of the industry, the package
printing sector is growing at the annual rate of 18 percent, commercial printing at a rate of 4 – 6 percent and digital printing at
robust 30 percent.
The digital printing industry is seeing significant transformations with new technologies & applications providing costeffective and customized solutions. For the foreseeable future, offset and digital will not only co-exist, but will also
complement each other- with offset taking the medium-to-longer jobs and digital performing on short-to-medium run
lengths. The booming Indian economy, increasing consumerism, entry of global brands in the country and opening of the
sector to foreign investors are bound to offer growth opportunities to this industry.
Ms. Judie Liu, International Sales Manager, Reed Exhibition, while thanking the delegates said, AIFMP and FCBM are the
great source of inspiration for us and we are delighted for the support both the associations extended for the success of the
Sino Corrugated 2015 at Shanghai.
In his vote of thanks, Mr. R Suresh, former president AIFMP said, it is a golden day not only because India Day is being
celebrated here in Shanghai but also due to the fact that delegate from every corner of India is present in this hall, making it a
little India at Shanghai. I may tell, he said, it is the feeling of every Indian and it can be the foundation for the way of human
thinking on unity of minds. Therefore today’s India Day will pave a way for the unity of minds of printers not only of both the
countries, but the entire printing community world over. He thanked Reed
Exhibitions for organizing the event and also the delegates for joining in the
celebrations. Just to recognize their contributions for India Day celebrations,
mementos were presented, on the behalf of AIFMP, to Mr. Thomas Huang, Ms.
Judie Liu, Ms. Susie Zhang and Mr. Keith Ma.
Besides refreshments and drinks, Gifts to each and every delegate present on the
occasion were presented by the Reed Exhibitions. A grand lucky draw was also
held for Grand Prize (1) Coffee Machine, Second Prizes (2) Mini Bluetooth
Speaker and Third Prizes (3) Power Bank, all these prizes were also sponsored by
the Reed Exhibitions, Shanghai.
March-April 2015
AIFMP EFFECT
Dear Members,
In the interest of the printing fraternity, AIFMP has initiated the action of representations to the relevant authorities
regarding:
1. The Age old Press Act of India which is affecting the printer friends adversely because of the onus of the content of the
books/ material printed at their respective presses.
2. AIFMP is in the process to lodge a complaint with the competent authorities and to submit an application to intervene in
the complaint lodged by SMPA, with regard to the frequent and constant increase in the paper prices. For this, we need
your support. Hence, we request to send paper prices for the last 3 years, especially the increase in prices of paper & paper
board.
3. CRISIL - The Federation has entered into an Agreement with CRISIL to develop Printing Cost Indexes in the interest of the
printing industry.
4. Data collection - The Federation has undertaken an ambitious project of collecting data of printers, PAN India. To collect
such data is utmost essential for our industry representations to the Government. It would also help to bring maximum
printers under the umbrella of the AIFMP.
Friends, your valuable suggestions and contributions are welcome. For any queries, please feel free to contact us.
As a result of Federation’s strong representations, the Government dropped the proposal to ban the import of second hand
machinery in printing segment. Given below, please find the extract from pages 47-48 of the Import Policy for Second Hand
Goods under heading 2.31 – Second Hand Goods which states that All other second hand capital goods other than (a) & (b)
are FREE to import .
Import Policy for Second Hand Goods:
2.31 Second Hand Goods
S. No. Categories of Second Hand Goods
Import Policy Condition, if any
I
Second hand capital goods
(a)
i. Personal Computers/Laptops including their
refurbished/ re-conditioned Spares
Restricted
Importable against
authorisation
Subject to production of Chartered
Engineer certified to the effect that
such spares have at least 80%
residual life of original spare.
ii. Photocopier machines/Digital multifunction print
& copying machines
iii. Air conditioners
iv. Diesel generating sets
(b)
Refurbished/re-conditioned spares of capital goods
Free
(c)
All other second hand capital goods
{other than (a) & (b) above}
Free
II
Second hand goods other than capital goods
Restricted
ANAND LIMAYE
Hon Gen Secretary
AIFMP 2014-15
March-April 2015
Importable against Authorisation
AIFMP NEWS
AIFMP Export Committee
The current scenario of domestic market is very competitive where customer drives the pricing, add to this the volumes are
shrinking due to advent of digital printing. To further make matters difficult the internet and e-communication is a sword
hanging over our heads permanently.
In light of this what should we printers do? How do we increase our market share, volumes etc.? The logical answer is to
expand our horizon by broad basing our targeted verticals and entering newer markets and countries through exports.
Why should we export? The answer is simple as a nation we import more and export less which has created a huge difference
in our trade balance. To improve this, Government of India is providing major incentives to exporters. Another criticalpart in
favor of exports is the pricing advantage we get since most exports is in Dollars. In terms of technology most of us in our press
are using the latest technology.
For any company to start sales activities for exports certain preparation is required before we actually set out to meet
prospective customer in export markets. The preparation we need to do is to prepare the following:
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4.
Prepare a list of friends &relatives settled abroad
Get the schedule of exhibition &trade fairs for the verticals we are targeting
Make your company a member of organization like FIEO & EXIM etc.
Get schedule of buyer seller meet
Generally information about export market and prospective customer is easier through friends & relatives who have settled
abroad. Statistics shows that 30% of export transaction in the USA originated through friends & relatives. Another important
tool is building your export prospect base bycorrespondence through email. Response might be slow but it surely works.
However, we have to ensure that the communication is clear, professional and crisp. Whilst doing this we must ensure that
our database is kept relevant & updated at all times.
Information is the key to be successful, more so when doing the exports. The sources for gathering information would be:
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2.
3.
Export promotional council
Indian consulate abroad
EXIM publications
One must also try & find agents or brokers. This is a common practice abroad and there are various agents who buy print for
their clients. One must ensure all necessary homework is done before approaching the agents.
Exhibitions & trade shows are another very relevant source of lead generation. We must ensure that we have a list of
exhibition & trade shows that are connected to our clients business and industry and in the relevant country of your interest to
ensure that you are always aware of the market potential of these countries and are also aware of the local competition in
those markets. Please refer to the PPT for more information on trade shows etc.
Inward delegation is another critical tool for generating leads & prospects. Inward delegation is brought in by Chambers of
Commerce for e.g. if you are targeting South Africa for exports then do ensure that you are in a mailing list of Chambers of
Commerce in South Africa. This way you will always be aware of activities happening in South Africa through Chambers of
Commerce.And if they are bringing delegations to India you could possibly express your interest in hosting & meeting these
delegations. Similarly Chambers of Commerce do organise Buyer & Sellers meet which could also help generating more
prospects & leads. As a printer one stands to benefit a lot due to exports. Some of the key benefits of exports are
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3.
You will be able to address & target bigger markets
Since the markets are bigger one would be able to generate more volumes
Exports will allow you to get better realisation of price ultimately leading to a healthier and attractive bottom line.
Since the Government has a lot of schemes to motivate manufacturers to export, one could avail these schemes and add to
overall profitability.
Mehul A. Desai - Chairman, Export Promotion-AIFMP
March-April 2015
AIFMP NEWS
AIFMP President Boosts Print Education in Chennai
D
ev Nair, President of the All India Federation of the Master Printers
(AIFMP) spoke at three institutes in Chennai on 12 March.
Accompanying him at the Selation Institute of Graphic Arts (Don
Bosco), Anna University and IPT were Dr S Ganeshan, HOD Dr Rajeswari,
AIFMP Vice President K C Prakash, and students’ secretary Arun Kumar.
Nair reached out to the students when he said, “In college we spend 10% of
our time on studies; and 90% of our time on other things.” He advised the
students, “If you can change that to 20% & 80%, you can make a big
difference.”
After which he added, that these days with print there is a lot of theoretical
mystification. His advise: “The best thing is to visit print plants and
understand the best practices on the shopfloor.”
Nair told the gathering that it is imperative to measure quality. He explained how 30 years ago, quality was measured as 300
dpi. Today that number has changed. Find out the reasons for this change!
He spent a lot of time explaining how in today’s day and age, print is only 30-40% of the total product component. There are
other assets like the data. So where are the measurables in such a module for companies like Seshasai and Mail Order
Solution? He spoke of the largest online print company in the world, Vistaprint (USD 1.4 billion), is 2% of the largest online ecommerce company.
Nair told the students, not to think “small”, but to scale up. He explained, “Models are the same, but our industry is very
capital intensive.”He explained, “So, the Capex to turnover ratio is just 1.5 times, whereas it is three times in other industries.
There is a stiff competition in the market. Every day, new units emerge and shut down. The process of shutting down a
business is slow, as the owners continue to struggle for survival.”
Going forward, he told the students to understand that consolidation will happen not only in the print industry, but also in
every other industry. This is because, as Nair opined, smaller players will not be able to sustain. His cry was: Today’s print
firm firms will have to scale up, or print firms will fail to survive.
Dev Nair extolled the students to think out of the box and look at the other side of the fence at “print buyers”. Even in this he
stated, there are two types of print buyers. One is the multinational lot, who bring international experience to India and tell
printers on what they want.
Print firms in India do a lot of work with Indian customers and try to
bring in new technologies available. Usually, they try to adopt what
their competition or the multinationals are doing. Sometimes, the
international buyers have multiple layers of decision-making process.
Their principals have to approve every millimetre of the design. I am
not sure whether this is good for India or not, but they are here.
He told the students that they can be a print manager or production incharge with these super brands.
He concluded his speech by extolling the students to focus on the three
Ps of printing. These are: Passion, Perseverance and Perfection.
March-April 2015
AIFMP NEWS
226th Governing Council Meeting at Darjeeling
T
he meeting meeting was held on 3-4 April 2015 at Hotel Central Heritage, Darjeeling.
Meeting started with ‘Shiv Vandana’ followed by lighting of ceremonial lamp by
President & Office Bearers of AIFMP.
Mr Ashok Pal, President of the host association, West Bengal Master Printers Association
greeted and welcomed the President, Office Bearers, Past Presidents and members to the GC
meeting at the Queen Of Hills – Darjeeling.
Homage was paid to departed souls - Late Shri P. Hanumantha Rao, Past President, Late Shri
Sajjan Raj Jain, father of Shri Sunil Jain, GC member, Late Shri Jagadish Prasad Poddar, father of
Shankar & Kailash Poddar, KSPA, Late Shri Atma Singh, GC member & President, Jammu
Printers Association, Late Shri K.T Chary, former GC member and renowned educationist.
House stood in silence as a mark of respect to departed souls.
President-AIFMP, Mr. Dev Nair welcomed all present. He mentioned that he was scared to hear
the Govt’s notification on Ban on import of used printing machinery but was much relieved and
happy to hear that the Ban is not applicable on printing machinery. He informed the house about
his visit to ‘Print Summit’ the event organised by BMPA on January 16, 2015. Then he talked about the visit to Sivakasi to
distribute the Grant-in-Aid received from Min. Of MSME to delegates who visited Malaysia and his launching of SIPA. He
moved on to his visit of PrintPack India 2015 by IPAMA. He also attended the BIS meeting with HGS and HJS. He felicitated
seven Chinese guests from PEIAC, CPSC with Mr. Kamal Chopra and Mr. Vinod Rajpal and HJS Mr. Arvind Mardikar during
visit by guests to Federation office on February 12.
After this, he talked about his visit to Romancing Print event in Hisar on February 24 and 25, 2015. On March 3, 2015 he
attended the Printer’s Day event organised by MMS. The event was attended by Minister of Industries of Maharashtra. Mr.
Gautam Pai was the recipient of the Young Achiever - Lifetime Achievement award from Mumbai Mudrak Sangh.
He then informed the House about his visit to ‘Imprint- 2015’, a National level technical symposium organized by the Society
of Printing Engineers, Department of Printing Technology, Anna University at Chennai on March 13th, 2015 as the Chief
Guest. During this visit, he was felicitated by our affiliate MPLA’s office bearers.
During Chennai visit got an opportunity to visit Institute of Printing Technology and SIGA – Selasian Institute of Graphic Art.
He said that he was impressed to see the facilities at SIGA including a complete production unit with six printing machines
where students work and get the ‘Hands -on’ working experience.
Detailed report of HGS, Mr. Anand Limaye was circulated. He
used a PowerPoint presentation to present his detailed report with
the various activities and he touched upon various issues, topics
and events with detailed explanation.
Post event report on Romancing Print 2015 held on February 24-25,
2015 at Hisar (Haryana) was circulated. Mr. Kamal Chopra
presented the report through a PowerPoint presentation with
photographs of the event. He highlighted the achievements of
education exchange programs with BIGC and BIBC, China. He
also spoke about the book ‘Conference Compendium’, a book of
research papers published on this occasion. This book priced at Rs.
1,500/- is available with the Federation office.
March-April 2015
AIFMP NEWS
This was followed by a technical presentation by Technova’s regional
representative on ‘Inkjet CTP’
Oral report on the event NAEP 2015 was presented by Mr. A.
Balasubramanian of SMPA on behalf of the project Chairman. Mr. Bala
informed the house that the event will be held in Chennai on September 25,
2015 followed by GC and AGM/Election meeting. Venue is ‘The Leela
Palace’ Chennai. Principal approval has been obtained from the ‘Lead
Sponsors’ for the event. Mr. Bala said that local dignitaries, Film Stars and
Central Ministers are being invited to grace the occasion. A sum of Rs. Six
Lakh shall be given to AIFMP as a fixed amount by SMPA. He shared a
sample brochure designed for the event.
The progress report on 10th PAMEX 2015 was also presented by Mr. A.
Balasubramanian who informed the house that about 3500 Sq.Mt. space has been booked so far. Visit to Print China to get
participation is planned. Also, core committee meetings are planned at Mumbai and Delhi.
Mr. Ranjan Kuthari, Chairman for the event International Beauty Mart mentioned that he had communicated with some
national & international event organisers to conduct this show but no break-through has been achieved so far. The efforts are
on. Mr. Ranjan Kuthari requested the house and the affiliate associations to come forward and host this event.
The house discussed various options to improve the revenue and circulation of Printing Times. Mr. Kamal Chopra suggested
that the affiliates should stop their magazines and contribute to Printing Times. He announced that he was willing to stop
OPA’s magazine however members did not agree with this suggestion
It was decided to hold seminars with Ministry of MSME in the four regions. Mr. Vinod Kumar Jain, Chairman Govt. Relations
addressed the House and highlighted the various activities and representations made to the Govt. by AIFMP. The reports of
the other committee Chairmen were taken as ‘Read’
The format for opinion of members regarding the proposed amendments in the Constitution was circulated to all members.
The majority of members were not in favour of the amendments.
On the subject of donation to the flood victims of J&K, after discussion and several suggestions from the members, it was
decided by the House that the Federation to add equal amount of donations accounced (Rs. 5,77,555/-and distribute the total
amount of Rs. 11,55,110/- equally amongst 41 flood victims (36 from Kashmir and 5 from Jammu).
HGS announced one application for ‘formal member’ received from m/s regal dies and trade services (p) ltd., greater
faridabad. the application was not complete in all respects and hence office was asked to try and present the completed form.
A Letter was received from Mr. Prakash Apte, GC member from Sangli Zila
Mudrak Sangh for discontinuation of his membership. HGS commented
that the President of the Affiliate association shall be contacted in this
matter.
PRESIDENT informed the house that because of certain circumstances, the
next GC will not be hosted at Nagpur as decided earlier. After due
discussions Jalandhar Printers Association and Offset Printers Association,
Ludhiana agreed to host next GC meeting jointly.
The Vote of Thanks was given by Mr. Uday Dhote who thanked the
WBMPA for hosting the GC meeting at a distant location. He thanked them
for the good arrangements made and also thanked the GC members who
attended.
March-April 2015
AIFMP NEWS
PAMEX Core Group Targets 100k Footfall
T
he Pamex 2015 Core Group, comprising leading suppliers,
printers and media, met for its first meeting on 23 April 2015
at The Lalit Mumbai. The meeting was organised by PrintPackaging.com (P) Ltd, the Event Managers of the 10th edition of
PAMEX 2015, scheduled from 9-12 December 2015 at Bombay
Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai.
The meeting was attended by representatives from Dhote Offset
Technokrafts, Grafica Flextronica, India Printing Works, Insight
Communications, Kaleido Graphics, Kohinoor Printers, Label
Planet, Lucid Prints, Mail Order Solutions India Pvt Ltd., National
Printing Press, Nippon Color, Param Packaging Pvt. Ltd., Print
Week, S L Kulkarni Cyril Graphics Pvt. Ltd., TechNova Imaging
Systems Pvt. Ltd. and The Jeyagraham Arts Crafts.
In his welcome address, Dev Nair, President of AIFMP spoke
briefly about the history of Pamex and the unprecedented success of the 2006 edition when the event was last held in Mumbai.
“Our mandate for the Event Organiser is simple- surpass the success of the year 2006,” said Nair.
Anil Arora, President of Print-Packaging.com, spoke about
the background of the company and its association with the
printing and packaging industries. He also explained how the
Core Group would be central in planning and executing the
event and in realising the mandate.
Tushar Dhote, Co-Chairman of Pamex organising committee,
updated the group on the status of exhibitor booking. “With
over a hundred exhibitors including several major players
already on board, we are on course to attain the targeted 10000
Sqm from 300 exhibitors,” informed Dhote. He also spoke of
the strategic agreements signed with Printing & Printing
Equipment Industries Association of China (PEIAC) and
China Academy of Printing Technology (CAPT) and
projected a largeChinese participation in a special pavilion.
Dhote also outlined the structure of the day long International
Conference planned for 10 December at the venue. Mumbai
Mudrak Sangh (MMS) and Print Week would be coordinating
the conference. He also disclosed that the leading Print
magazine, The Print and Publishing will produce three 24-page
newsletters leading up to the show which will cover news and
features from the participating companies and developments
happening at Pamex Exhibition.
March-April 2015
NEWS FROM
AFFILIATES
SEMINAR CONDUCTED ON MSME SCHEMES
hairman, SSI / MSME, AIFMP, in collaboration
with J&K Offset Printers’ Association and
Jammu Printers’ Association, organised a
function on 22nd of March, 2015 in Press Club, Jammu, to
hold a seminar on MSME Schemes and distributing
cheques of Grant-in-aid sanctioned by Ministry of
MSME, Govt. of India to the Jammu based printers who
had visited Malaysia to participate in International
Trade Fair and Exhibition under the International
Cooperation Scheme launched by the Ministry of
MSME.
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Mr. Ashwani Gupta,
Honorary Treasurer,
All India Federation of
Master Printers, was
the Chief Guest
whereas Sh. Varinder Sharma, Director, MSME DI, Jammu, graced the occasion as the Guest
of Honour.
Pankaj Sethi, Chairman, SSI / MSME, All India Federation of Master Printers and President,
J&K Offset Printers’ Association, welcomed the distinguished guests.
Mr. Kamal Chopra, Chairman, International Relations, AIFMP, extensively delivered with
various schemes launched by the Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India in order to boost the
printing industry in Jammu and Kashmir.
Mr Varinder Sharma, Director, MSME DI, Jammu highlighted the benefits of Cluster one of
the scheme of MSME, Govt. of India and assured his full cooperation in this regard.
Mr Ashwani
G u p t a ,
w o r t h y
Chief Guest
requested
the members
of both the
association
to uplift the
printing industry by adopting the various
schemes sponsored by Ministry of MSME,
Govt. of India.
Lastly, Mr Adarsh Pal Gupta presented the
vote of thanks.
The Delhi Printers' Association
elected the new team for the year 2015-2016
at its Annual General Meeting held on April 24, 2015
President
Mr. O. P. Dewan
Dewan Offset Printers Pvt. Ltd.
March-April 2015
General Secretary
Mr. Sunil Jain
Graphic Print
Treasurer
Mr. Rajiv Gupta
Press of India
NEWS FROM
AFFILIATES
DPA’s HOLI BASH
A
s in the past, with Holi around the corner, Delhi Printers’ Association
celebrated the jazzy and colourful festival at FICCI auditorium on the
balmy evening of March 3, 2015. Members of the printing fraternity and
their families were greeted with warmth, broad smiles and tilak of gulal
and chandan. They were welcomed with various mouth-watering snacks, thandai
and soft drinks.
On behalf of DPA, Executive member Mr. Ajay Sharma compered the programme
with professional ease. The function took off with the lighting of the inaugural
lamp by office bearers, executive body members and former Presidents of the
association.
The announcer wished all a very Bright and Colourful Holi and began the programme with Ganesh Vandana in a sprightly
rock-style dance. This was followed by traditional Radha-Krishna Holi hits and Vrindavan’s Barsane-ki-Holi folk song which
enchanted the audience who enjoyed them fully. The famous stand-up comedian of the Great India Laughter Show-fame
Rajiv Malhotra came on stage twice to feast the audience.
In his welcome address the President of DPA Mr. Deepak Arora greeted the members, their families and VIP guests with a
Very Happy Holi and thanked them for attending the show. He told that DPA has been organising a Holi Milan every year
since 1993 to foster love and brotherhood among the members and their families by bringing them under one roof. He
thanked the sponsors for extending their valuable support for DPA’s socio-cultural event.
This was followed by honouring of the sponsors with mementos by President Mr. Deepak Arora, Hon. General Secretary Mr.
Sunil Jain and Treasurer Mr. Rajiv Gupta. The mementos were presented to Mr. V. K. Kohli of DIC, Mr. Rajiv Ranjan and Mr.
Rupesh Gairola of Micro Inks, Miss Shreya Arora of JMD Colour Scan P. Ltd., Mr. Rajiv Arora of J. N. Arora Group, Mr. Rohit
Kak and Mr. Akshay Mishra of Chemline India Ltd., Mr. Sandeep Gupta of Bookman India, Mr. Kewal K. Singhal of Santosh
Overseas, Mr. Anil Shrivastava of A. L. Traders, Mr. Sandeep Aggarwal of Max Rollers, Mr. Devendra Kumar Sharma of
Khushi Ram & Sons, Mr. V. K. Gupta of Zeb Group and Mr. Rishi Mittal of Dev Priya Papers. Former President Mr. Mukesh
Kaushik and Mr. Subhash Kohli joined the President, Hon. General Secretary and Treasurer when the memento was
presented to Mr. Nikhil Gupta of Balaji Services and Mr. Manish Malik of SMG Events in recognition of their contribution to
the memorable Holi celebrations.
The vote of thanks was given by Hon. General Secretary Mr. Sunil Jain who wished the members, their families and guests a
hearty Happy Holi. He thanked them and the sponsors without whose contribution a programme of such a scale would not
have been possible to organise. The show-catcher items of the day were the awesome “Stick-balancing” and “Blind-cutting”
stunts performed by the Great India Talent Show-fame Manipuri troupe. The acts were accompanied by vivacious “dhol”
dance performers in traditional ensemble. After this the choicest favourite Bollywood masala numbers rocked the audience
especially the youngsters who lapped every moment of the melody. The last attraction of the event was the Lucky Draw
where attractive gifts were won by D.H. Engineering, Deepak Sales Agency, Impact, Cambridge Press, Bharat Printing
Agency, Printech India (Sahibabad) .
March-April 2015
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AFFILIATES
First Print Cluster of North India at Karnal
28 March, 2015 was a golden day for the printing and packaging
industry of Northern India in general and Karnal in particular.
During a simple but elegant ceremony cheques worth 3 crore
against advance payment to the vendors for the supply of
machinery and equipment for the Printing and Packaging Cluster
at Karnal were distributed by Mr. Kamal Chopra, Chairman,
International Relations, AIFMP. This money was received by this
cluster from the Government of India, Ministry of MSME under
Cluster Development Programme (CDP) of the ministry.
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The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME),
Government of India (GoI) has adopted the cluster development
approach as a key strategy for enhancing the productivity and
competitiveness as well as capacity building of Micro and Small
Enterprises (MSEs) and their collectives in the country. Karnal
Print Pack Cluster is the first and only cluster of printing industry in Northern India, to get Rs. 3 Crore as the first installment
for the purchase of plant & machinery after completing building and other infrastructures required under the rules.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kamal Chopra, said cluster is not a building or a place but it is a vision and the only tool for the
survival in the present age of stiff global competition and the decreasing trends in the availability of skilled workforce for this
industry. He said, it is the need of the hour to ‘produce cheap’ which is only possible if we work united in a group. We are
fortunate that the Government has introduced this scheme to support the sustainability and growth of MSEs, by addressing
common issues such as improvement of technology, skills and quality, market access, access to capital etc.
The cluster development scheme, Mr. Chopra said is identical to build capacity of MSEs for common supportive action
through formation of self help groups, upgradation of associations etc. to create /upgrade infrastructural facilities and to set
up common facilities centres for the overall benefit of trade and industry. He congratulated the team of Karnal Printers led by
Mr. Amit Arora, Managing Director of the Cluster for this rare achievement which was possibly only due to their dedication,
hard work and great degree of tolerance.
Mr. Chopra further added that this place is now just like a pilgrimage for the people-in-print especially from the northern
region of the country. The printers of Karnal have shown us the way to progress, they are the torch bearers and now this light
will glow in every part of North India, I do hope.
March-April 2015
NEWS FROM
AFFILIATES
A Press Report on SIPA First Meet
outh India Printers’ Association’s first meet was held at Madurai on 15th March 2015 and it was headed by the eminent
Industrialist Mr AMSG.ASHOKAN President SIPA/Immediate Past President of AIFMP( All India Federation of
Master Printers), New Delhi along with his newly elected Secretaries Mr.P. Arul and Rtn T.T.Karthi.
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Mr AMSG.ASHOKAN President envisaged his plan - PRINT YATRA to take the SIPA team to Singapore, China, Malaysia
and other countries. Mr Shridhar of M/s USAM representing the Hewlett Packard, Tamil Nadu gave a brief presentation
about the Singapore trip with personalized digitally printed samples. He said that stay at 7 star hotel will be provided to all
the SIPA members free of cost in Singapore and only the travelling amount has to be borne by the members of SIPA. For that
M/s Cox & King will help them in getting visa and travel arrangement with best possible discounts. Officials from Cox &
King have issued the detailed travel plan calendar exclusively to the participated SIPA members.
Mr AMSG.ASHOKAN, President SIPA, also invited all the members to take part in the India’s greatest event - PAMEX 2015
Exhibition which is going to be held at Mumbai. As the
Chairman of PAMEX 2015 he offered the SIPA members a
special discount for their stay and travel. He insisted all the
SIPA members to grab the maximum opportunities by visiting
such world class exhibitions.
He also invited all the SIPA members to take part in AIFMP’s
flag ship event NAEP (National Award for Excellence in
Printing) to show case their product and compete with
National and International level printers. As it is going to be
hosted by SMPA (Sivakasi Master Printers Association,
Sivakasi) at Chennai by September 2015 under his guidance &
supervision, he insisted all the SIPA members to apply for the
national level award.
Mr AMSG.ASHOKAN, President SIPA, has passed resolution
to raise the membership level to 45 by the next quarter. Salem
Printers Association has voluntarily accepted to host the next
SIPA meeting and to carry Print Yatra for their members.
The Presence of Thiru O.Venugopal from KMPA, Kerala and
his speech on Association’s activities towards Print Education
with training in house with support of Government initiatives
which will overcome shortage of skilled work force was highly
appreciated.
All the members of SIPA were advised to get the SSI certificate
by visiting MSME online to avail lot of benefits like subsidy
from Central and State Governments.
More than 50 members from 15 associations from various
parts of south India participated in the meet. Ultimately the
information passed on and resolution taken in the meet has
reached nearly 5000 south Indian printers in no time.
March-April 2015
NEWS FROM
AFFILIATES
ARASAN GANESAN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, SIVAKASI
Department of Printing Technology
Arasam Dharbar “Impresion 2015"
D
epartment of Printing Technology, Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi,
on February 18th, organized a State Level Technical Symposium, “Impression
2015” for all the students of diploma in Printing Technology and Computer
Engineering in Tamilnadu State. The main goal of the seminar is to bring out the inherent
talents of printing technology students by conducting competitions like technical paper
presentation and designing contests. In addition, it will offer a platform for the students to
communicate with other institution students to share their views and technical knowhow.
The programme was auspiciously started with lighting of Kuthu Vilakku by Mr. A.M.S.G.
Ashokan, Immediate Past President of AIFMP and dignitaries. Mr. M. Nandakumar, Principal and Head of the Department
Printing welcomed the gathering. He highlighted the value of printing education which has wide opportunities by quoting
there are more than one lakh fifty thousand small, medium and large presses in India, but the printing qualified students
passing out was less than 10,000 in our country and only 300 printing diploma students and 120 printing engineering students
are passing out every year in Tamilnadu . This creates a large demand for the printing qualified people in India.
Mr. A.M.S.G. Ashokan, President, South India Printers Association and Imm. Past President, All India Federation of Master
Printers, New Delhi presided over the function as the Chief Guest. In his speech he pointed out scopes and opportunities for
printing education. He stated that maximum printing students are educated in Tamilnadu. Out of 38 diploma and 7 degree
colleges in India, 5 diploma institutes and 2 degree institutes are in Tamilnadu. He also stated that students can pursue higher
education in reputed institutions like Anna University, Chennai and Avinashilingam University in Tamilnadu.
Government of India has huge money to sponsor to develop skill training for unemployed youth in India, all printing
institutions can get benefitted by offering skill training program in printing. He insisted the importance of implementing
common syllabi for diploma and engineering in printing technology courses all over India. He, as the President of AIFMP
initiated the process of framing the common uniform syllabi for printing education throughout the country. He also explored
the Government funding opportunities for Printing Institutions to upgrade their infrastructure.
Polytechnics running the vocational programme in their institution shall be eligible for a one time financial assistance for up
to one crore for infrastructure and equipment purchase for the conduct of the vocational program. The AICTE approved
polytechnics desirous of conducting vocational programme shall apply online at www.aicte-india.org.
He also threw light on the importance of using cluster project. He informed the students about the cluster project installed in
Sivakasi under the name UNIGRAA. He stated that the students use this place for their knowledge updation. Machinery
worth around rupees 15 crores have been installed in the cluster. He also asked the students to participate in doing their final
year projects in cluster developed printing press.
Around 60 students from various printing institutions participated in the events.
Mr A. Ganesh Kumar, M.D of The Arasan Aluminium
Industries, Sivakasi was the chief guest of the valedictory
function and distributed the prizes to the winners. Mr. A.
Paramasivam, Department in-charge, delivered the
welcome address. Mr. M. Nandakumar, Principal
presided over the function, Mr. G. Venkateswaran,
Lecturer, proposed vote of thanks..
March-April 2015
NEWS &
BRIEFS
GALGO CRICKET LEAGURE
Bringing Great Minds Together on the Battle Grounds
G
algo Fine Papers, the most established fine paper brand in the country , has always been
leader in taking new initiatives & bringing new and innovative ideas in the industry .
This time Galgo Fine Paper took an “Out of the Box” initiative by bringing the Battle of Brains out
on the Cricket Greens in the form of a cricket tournament -GALGO CRICKET LEAGUE. For the
first time any fine paper company in India has conducted such an event.
GALGO CRICKET LEAGUE (GCL) 2015 was played amongst the corporate teams from creative and print fraternity of
Dehi/NCR. It was a dream come true for all participating cricket lovers as it gave them a competitive, challenging &
exciting experience playing cricket with true spirit of the same. Moreover it provided them a platform to socialize with all
other players & cricket lovers in the media, advertising, creative & print fraternity.
The first edition of Galgo Cricket League was played on 4th, 11th and 12th of April, 2015 at ITM Grounds, Gurgaon , amidst a
lush green environment and managed by a team of professionals. Coporate teams from biggies of the print & creative world
like Thomson, Lustra, Weiden Kennedy, Penguin Random House, Vivek Sahni Design, Avantika Printers, Innocean , Reed
Elsevier etc. fought for GCL Trophy with full enthusiasm and sportsmanship.
After a brilliant display of cricket by all teams, Team Innocean won the trophy of GCL-2015 , whereas the GCL 2015
Runnerup Trophy went to Team Thomson. During the award ceremony Mr. Rahul Joshi, Captain Team Innocean expressed
his admiration on the way the tournament was conducted. He said “Our team has played in various tournaments, but by far
this was the best”. Mr. Amit Shrivastava, Captain Team Thomson , also praised Galgo team for taking this initiative and
appreciated the wonderful arrangements and hospitality.
LAUNCH OF FINANCIAL YEAR CALENDAR ... Havana - By Rohit Chawla
The Calendar launch event of Galgo Fine Papers is always looked upon in the print & creative industry as an opportunity to
witness some of the finest creative jobs done across the country in the past year, and also to meet the who’s who of the print ,
creative & corporate world under one roof.
This year Galgo-Samwha Calendar 2015-2016 is themed HAVANA- by Rohit Chawla , presented by Galgo Fine Papers. The
launch took place at Tavern on Green , New Delhi over a spectacular & pleasant evening on 27th March, 2015.
The event was well attended by known personalities from the print, advertising & creative world, corporate houses and
others associated with the industry. The calendar showcases the most thoughtful shots from the lenses of Rohit Chawla
depicting the lifestyle, architecture & people of Cuba- The Land of Miracles.
On the occasion Mr. Suneet Jain- Head GALGO FINE PAPERS said “Our clients continue to drive us to deliver the best of our
capabilities. With the growing market trends, it’s our constant endeavor to keep adding more varieties to our range to cater to
the diverse customer requirements.
As a part of their corporate social responsibility, this year Galgo Fine Papers supported the NGO
‘KHUSHI’ - who work for the up liftment of under- privileged children , so as to empower them with
necessary skills to enable them to lead a better life.
GALGO FINE PAPERS have always been leaders in taking new initiatives & bringing new and innovative
ideas in fine paper industry.
The calendar , which is a visual treat, is printed on Iris Paper from Samwha Paper, Korea , & printed at
Lustra Print Process using some excellent print applications.
March-April 2015
NEWS &
BRIEFS
SONA - SIGNATURE PAPERS
Launches ‘THE Agency’ Calendar 2015
D
elhi-based Sona Commercial, the biggest fine paper merchant in the country has launched its calendar for the
financial year 2015-16. The event has been taken place in SKY Lounge Bar, The Royal Plaza New Delhi attended by
more than 300 people from corporate, advertising & creative agencies, designing houses and printing fraternity.
THE Agency is the theme of the launched calendar and designed by well known Delhi based creative agency Lopamudra
Creative. This calendar is printed by India’s leading printer Pragati Offset.
Sanjay Suneja, managing director of Sona Commercial, said, “It is a time to celebrate our journey and success with customers
from multiple segments. Sona is continuously working on the aspiration of
designer and keep addressing with new and innovative range of fine paper
across the world.
That’s why we have selected the theme of our calendar this year “THE Agency”.
We have tried to show the agency people backstage life. While creating
masterpieces, there is a time when we want to pull our hair out, scream at a
mirror shattering pitch and become drama queens we are.
“The roots of this launch go many years back when Sona Commercial got the
proud association with world’s most admired mill - Gruppo Cordenons SpA,
Italy. We started with various range of paper and today I would love to reveal
that we have completed 12 years of never ending journey.”
Mr. Philippe Virey, Export Director –
Gruppo Cordenons SpA, Italy and chief guest of the event said, “We are feeling proud
with association of Sona since 12 years and seeing bright business future ahead for so
many more decades”. Along with Mr. Philippe, Mr. Giovanni Gilberti Son of Gruppo
Cordenons SpA owner and Mr. Luca Berlen, Manager Export – Gruppo Cordenons
SpA joined to make this event more beautiful & memorable.
Established in 1966, Sona has one of the biggest product portfolios in its category with
super premium fine papers from Gruppo Cordenons SpA, Italy; 100% recycled paper
from Lenzing Papier, Austria; Munken Design Range from Arctic Paper, Sweden;
Montblanc and Ensemble fine paper from Hansol Paper Co. Ltd., South Korea.
For more details, please contact: Santosh Patel - E: santosh@sonacommercial.com
ALL INDIA FEDERATION OF MASTER PRINTERS
Chennai
March-April 2015
NEWS &
BRIEFS
Print China 2015 – Heidelberg presents integrated offset and digital printing portfolio to lead the Future of Chinese
Market
Heidelberg China (HCN) presents an integrated portfolio of offset and digital print
solutions for China printing market at Print China 2015, which is one of the most
influential printing exhibition in China. With the slogan of “DISCOVER HEI,
DISCOVER FUTURE”, HCN shows a grand display of digital printing solutions,
new model of Speedmaster offset press CS92-4, , all based on the market situation
and the future requirements of printing market. As the most popular booth of the
show, Heidelberg again won the full recognition of the market.
“Like virtually all markets, China Market is seeing a significant trend towards
digital printing,” says Harald Weimer, member of the Management Board
responsible for sales and services at Heidelberg on the 2015 Print China media conference. “Our trade show presentation will
therefore focus on using the Prinect print shop workflow to integrate our offset and digital print solutions and on the resultant
economic benefits for our customers. “
The trade show will also mark the market launch in China of the new Linoprint CV digital printing systems from Heidelberg.
Heidelberg also unveiled Jetmaster 4D printing system on the show. It could make the process of customizing massproduced goods faster, cheaper, and more flexible. The system soon became the most popular focus on Heidelberg booth.
In addition to prepress, press, and postpress solutions from Heidelberg, visitors to the trade show will be able to find out
about the company’s comprehensive range of services and sustainable consumables and see how they can improve a print
shop’s performance and competitiveness.
Print China is the leading trade show for the printing industry in the China. The some 1000 exhibitors expect to welcome
around 160,000 visitors. The Print China show also attracted a lot of customer delegations from Southeast Asia market.
The company is extremely well placed in the show. “We’re the only manufacturer that is able to offer customers in the market
an integrated portfolio of equipment, software, services, and consumables from a single source,” concludes Benny Huang ,
CEO of Heidelberg China Limited.
Vishwakala Printers Installs Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 52 four-colour press with coater
Vishwakala Printers, Bangalore installed India’s first Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 52 four-colour press with coater, in
addition to strengthening its post-press portfolio with a Heidelberg Stahlfolder TH 82 folding machine and Eurobind 600
PUR Binder.
Vishwanatha Babu, Managing Director of Vishwakala Printers, is highly impressed with his new SX 52. “It’s a workhorse.
The consistency in print quality is mind blowing. Particularly, the data transfer of Ink data make storage and transfer of data
so much easier, facilitating consistent print quality for repeat orders. We see it as the best platform for keeping our customers
happy and boosting our bottom-line”.
Vishwanatha also enthuses about the after-sales support from Heidelberg, “The training is very
informative and the post-sales support and service is personalized and excellent. Our relationship
with Heidelberg runs deeper than the usual vendor-customer aspect. We see Heidelberg as an
extension of our print family”.
On the Heidelberg experience, he comments, “Heidelberg is always one step ahead of competition.
With our Heidelberg presses, we are equipped to offer a unique experience of 210 screen-ruling
print jobs to our customers.”
March-April 2015
NEWS &
BRIEFS
Konica Minolta Acquires the Production Printing
Business of Monotech Systems Limited
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ew Delhi, April 8, 2015: Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd, the sales subsidiary
of Konica Minolta Inc., Japan in India, and a dominant player in the production printing
market, announces its acquisition of the Production Printing business of Monotech Systems
Limited. The acquisition will come into effect from June 01, 2015. MSL is currently a distributor for
Konica Minolta in India.
With offices all across India, Monotech Systems Limited has a large customer base. Upon completion of the acquisition,
Konica Minolta will operate out of 40 locations providing direct Sales & Service support to its customers. Under the
agreement, all Konica Minolta customers with Monotech Systems will be transferred to it and the staff serving to production
printing division of Monotech Systems will also be transferred to Konica Minolta.
The other three distributors HCL Infosystems Limited, KMI Business Technologies Private Limited and TechNova Imaging
Systems Limited will continue to be our valued business associates and operate as earlier. We thank all our partners for their
active support in promoting our Digital Production Printing business in India.
Konica Minolta aims to further strengthen its leadership position in the Indian market, and this acquisition will create a multichannel network of direct and indirect business across India. With this combination of direct and indirect channels, the Indian
market will be supported by Konica Minolta trained Sales & Service team of over 400 professionals, making it the largest team
supporting Digital Production Printing business anywhere in India.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Yuji Nakata, MD, Konica Minolta India shared his perspective - “We thank our customers for
their unstinted support to our brand. At Konica Minolta, we have always endeavoured to give customer satisfaction the
highest priority. The Production Printing market in India has been rapidly growing and we have played a leadership role in
developing the market. We have now set ambitious targets for ourselves and the MSL acquisition will provide us a platform
to directly create new value for our customers, and achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction.”
Mr TP Jain, MD, Monotech Systems Limited, stated - “For MSL, the Konica Minolta
business has been the key driver of our growth. We thank our customers in having
confidence in MSL and embracing Konica Minolta products. We are confident that post
this acquisition, their experience on Konica Minolta products will further improve.”
About Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd:
Konica Minolta Business Solutions is a leader in advanced imaging and networking
technologies from the desktop to the print shop. Konica Minolta is the global developer,
manufacturer of multi-functional peripherals (MFPs), printers, equipment for production
print systems and graphic arts, equipment for healthcare systems, measuring instruments
for industrial and healthcare applications, inkjet print
heads and textile printers for industrial use, and related
consumables and solution services. It is also engaged in
the development, manufacturing and sale of electronic
materials (including TAC films), lighting source panels,
functional films (including heat insulation films), and
optical products (including lens units). To know more
please visit http://www.konicaminolta.in
March-April 2015
NEWS &
BRIEFS
Packed with advanced technologies and software, C70hc
makes for an ultimate printing solution
A
s the printing industry transitions into a new phase of growth, Konica Minolta introduced Bizhub
Press C70hc which produces vivid color quality that surpasses other production print systems in the
market. With a print speed of 71 ppm, it is ideal for graphics professionals and print shops that require
higher quality output and enhanced color gamut. Advertising agencies, graphics arts firms, creative
design studios, photography studios, direct mail organizations, and commercial printers all stand to benefit by using the
Bizhub PRESS C70hc.
The Bizhub series is also complimented with advanced and hassle free editing software ‘Print Xpress’. The software is flexible
which never restricts your creativity. Loaded with user-friendly features it is one of the fastest photo editing software which
delivers unparalleled performance in workflow, image quality, and configurability. From color correction to detail
enhancing of eye, almost every editing is simple and possible with Print Xpress. Designed with high reliability and easy
serviceability, Print Xpress is one of most advanced software in Photo Editing technology.
Facilitating users with an option to export the project in
various formats like JPG, High resolution PDF and Layered
PDF and also enables you to bind multiple JPEGs into one
PDF easily for hassle free printing.
Minimum system requirements of the Print Xpress software
allow you to work without any additional system up
gradation. Ready decors and templates make work faster
and simplify your work. The automated workflow of Print
Xpress allows you to take multiple copy of single image, you
just need to double click on the image thumbnails and define
the quantity.
The C70hc machine prints at 1,200 dpi printing at full rated
engine speed, high-speed RIP processing and transfer
between control and print engine, enhanced accuracy in
CMYK color reproduction, and new color management
functions, job control, editing functions, and remote
operation capabilities.
The solution features optimized profiler—a mapping
algorithm with settings fine-tuned to achieve various results:
CMYK, similar to offset color reproduction; RGB natural
mode, for natural reproduction to match prints from the
normal CMYK process and switching between the modes of
normal and vivid, for maximum use of the color space to
emphasize vivid colors.
The Bizhub PRESS C70hc also features Konica Minolta’s
proprietary advanced color processing technology—SEAD
(Screen-Enhancing Active Digital Process)—and combines
an array of technical innovations to guarantee truly
exceptional color reproduction at top speed.
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March-April 2015
NEWS &
BRIEFS
IPAMA launched 13th edition of its Flagship Event
“PRINTPACK INDIA” at Amritsar
65,000 Square Meters International Graphic Arts Show poised to be Game changing Experience for the Industry
IPAMA-the apex body of printing, packaging and allied industries in India is working towards the growth of entire graphics
art industry and one of the landmark steps is successful organization of PRINTPACK INDIA which is all set to enter in its 13th
edition. The 13th edition of its biennial flagship show PRINTPACK INDIA 2017 was launched on 15th March 2015, at Amirtsar.
It was declared that 13th edition will be held in February 2017 again at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, NCR Delhi.”
Right on the track, IPAMA is working hard to bring the Indian
graphic arts industry on the global map and there is no better
platform in the entire word than PRINTPACK India for the same. In
pursuance of this goal, the 12th edition of PRINTPACK INDIA has
been recently concluded set up many new precedents in this
industry including a record of over 85,000 business buyers.
The 12th PRINTPACK INDIA 2015 turned out to be a mini world
show on the graphic arts industry with global participation from
China, Dubai, Hong Kong, Italy, Riyadh, Sharjah, South Korea,
Taiwan, UK, USA, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and many more
countries in addition to the overwhelming domestic participation.
The stupendous success and the request to repeat the participation
by over 80 percent participants forced us to plant for 13th edition of
PRINTPACK INDIA at much larger canvas.
Keeping in mind the last minute rush for participation and shortage of exhibition space, IPAMA has decided to increase the
exhibition space by more than 30 percent. In PRINTPACK INDIA 2015, 411 exhibitors had participated in the event.
PRINTPACK INDIA 2015 had an impressive business visitors’ turn around with footfall of more than 85,000 visitors, not only
from India but also from countries such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Canada, Denmark, Dubai, Ethiopia, Germany,
Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan,
Switzerland, Thialand, Tanzania, Tiawan, Ukraine, USA and UK etc.
Sharing another landmark achievement, IPAMA has spread its wings to overseas markets and the partnership of IPAMA
with Expo Centre Sharjah
to co organize
PRINTPACK ARABIA
will present another
opportunity for Indian
manufacturers, dealers
and buyers to go global.
The date of 2
PRINTPACK ARABIA is
22-25 February 2016, at
Expo Centre Sharjah,
UAE.
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NEWS &
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VINSAK brings Direct Laser Engraving to India
urgaon, April 14 th , 2015 – VINSAK
introduces the first DLE system in India for
Elastomers for Flexo which has been
shipped for installation in India to the country’s
leading Flexible Packaging Company UFLEX
Limited.
G
Slated to be a game changer in terms of offering flexo
printers with the options of Elastomers plates and
Sleeves, Uflex has once again shown that it always
leads from the front in terms of technology adoption
and utilization.
Mr. P K Agarwal said, “We have been looking at the
DLE technology for a couple of years now and for all
our wide web customers in house as well as
overseas, the need to have solvent free Plates and Mr. Marcel Jansen (Marketing Director - Lead Lasers), Mr. P K Agarwal, Joint President,
(Uflex Ltd - Cylinder Division), Mr. Arthur Vander Weijden (Managing Director - Lead
Sleeves has become essential. After careful Lasers) & Mr. Ranesh Bajaj (Director - VINSAK)
evaluation of all manufacturers, we found that the
Hybrid technology being offered by Lead Lasers
was ideal for us and for the Indian market. We are sure that the adoption of this technology will bring us to a position of
market leadership in the flexo pre-press space as well in the very near future. “
Mr Arthur from Lead Laser said, “We are delighted with our relationship with VINSAK who gave us the opportunity of
being able to install the first system in India which is a focus market for us in the near future. We continue to develop the DLE
technology with a strong focus on the flexo market and believe very strongly that in the coming years Elastomers as plates and
sleeves will offer the pre-press that flexo needs to get out of the dependence on Photosensitive materials which are neither
eco-friendly nor easy to make or use.”
VINSAK re-affirms its pledge to the Indian market to bring technology ahead of the times to the country to enable the market
to compete on a global scale in terms of quality. Said Mr Ranesh Bajaj, “Uflex has always been our key account in India and
their appreciation of technology makes our work so much easier. While the competition is still offering variants of
A few benefits of Elastomers are as belowphotosensitive plate production to improve print
quality and perhaps keeping the Indian market
devoid of access to Elastomers and DLE, our vision
has always to bring the latest to our customers and
ensure that Indian packaging companies are at par
with the globe if not ahead. This DLE installation is
the first in India and perhaps the first in South Asia
and Middle East as well.”
For a detailed presentation, giving benefits of DLE
and Elastomers Vs Conventional Photopolymer
plates please write in to marcom@creedemail.com.
For further details, please visit – www.vinsak.com /
www.leadlasers.com
March-April 2015
NEWS &
BRIEFS
Tap the Faster Growing Economy
Exhibitors eagerly book stalls at the upcoming Screen Print Vietnam
2015 expo to seize new opportunities
I
n a scenario where economies of various countries are on a recovery path, it is
logical to tap the faster growing economy among them in order to ensure that
your company grows along with it. This is why exhibitors have been eagerly
booking stalls at the upcoming Screen Print Vietnam 2015 expo to seize the new
opportunities that its growing economy offers. In fact, Vietnam is such an
attractive business proposition these days that even smaller firms are joining
hands and sharing a stall with the aim of exploring the Vietnam market as well as the multiple benefits that it offers together.
Over the past month, printing material manufacturers and suppliers from across India, Asia and the globe have been
communicating with Aditya Expositions, the organisers of Screen Print Vietnam 2015 to ensure that they get first preference
and are allotted prime positions at the venue. The sooner one confirms the stall booking, the better their chances of going
through the floor plan and getting a stall that is located in a ‘good’ location.
The Screen Print Vietnam exhibition, which makes its debut from July 30 to August 1, 2015 at Saigon Exhibition & Convention
Center (SECC), has been conceptualised as a platform that will enable exhibitors and visitors alike to tap the market’s inherent
growth potential.
During 2015, the printing and packaging industry is expected to grow 7% for the whole year and 10-12% next year at Vietnam.
According to reports, there are more than 1,000 printing and packaging firms nationwide earning total revenue estimated at
over US$1 billion a year. Plus, the domestic market is said to be accounting for a major share of this, which means its growth is
not dependent on external business.
Vietnam’s economy and printing industry have been on an upward trend for quite a while now. From printing labels to
packaging materials and a wide range of printing services, the industry is well settled and has made a reputation for itself. At
the same time, textile printing, flexo printing and digital technology are also gaining in popularity.
The potential for further growth seems almost limitless. For this, it is essential to be updated with the latest developments in
technology materials and methods.
The credibility factor counts
While the exhibition aims to highlight new developments and showcase new offerings to a market
that is poised for substantial growth in future, its endorsement by leading industry associations has
given it an official seal of approval. From the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)
to the national screen printing association of China (CSPIA) and Screenprinting and Graphics
Association of India (SGAI), the national screen printing association of India to Indian Printing
Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA), all have pledged their
support for Screen Print Vietnam 2015.
Screen Print Vietnam is being organized by Aditya Expositions, a brand that has carved an enviable reputation over the past
two decades by organizing the Screen Print India exhibition since 1994. Screen Print Vietnam is a logical extension of the
Screen Print India exhibition, which has consistently been Asia’s leading exhibition of International stature, attracting
exhibitors, pavilions and delegates from across the globe.
March-April 2015
NEWS &
BRIEFS
INTERNET BOOSTS PACKAGING SECTOR
Research facility plays key role in Finnish paper chemicals firm’s sustainability plans
At a temperature-controlled Kemira laboratory in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province, one can find lab workers and
technicians huddled over consoles and machines taking notes and entering measurements in carefully calibrated charts.
Research findings from the Nanjing laboratory have already made a big difference to the Helsinki, Finland-based Kemira Oyj,
the world’s largest paper chemicals maker. According to company officials, the new findings have helped Kemira boost
annual output by 100,000 metric tons, especially at a time when most of its peers are downsizing production.
Jari Rosendal, President and CEO of Kemira, told that though the global paper industry has shrunk in size due to less use of
printing and writing paper, it is on the upswing in China due to rising demand from e-commerce companies. “You have no
idea of how much it means to the packaging industry,” he said. “On days when people go on an online shopping spree,
billions of cardboard boxes are consumed.”
While online shopping is just one part of the growing demand in China, the other centres on the growing use of paper tissue
products. Demand has risen for paper tissue products ranging from basic sanitary paper to niche products like waterproof
kitchen paper towels and recyclable tissues, said industry experts.
China has tripled its paper production capacity in the last 10 years, and in 2009 zoomed past the United States as the world’s
biggest papermaker. The size of the industry can be gauged from the fact that China’s three weeks of paper output now equals
the entire annual output of Wisconsin, the top papermaking state in the US.
Rosendal said that along with economic growth, China’s demand for paper and pulp products has grown quickly in the past
decade, but the market is not growing as fast as in the past, as people are going online for news and information, thereby using
less printing paper.
Niu Qingmin, president of the Paper Industry Association in Jiangsu province, said that the slowing growth in China’s paper
industry is a reflection of a so-called periodic excess capacity. “China’s paper industry is going through a period of deep
restructuring, because we developed too fast in the beginning, even at the expense of our environment,” he said. “If the highly
polluting factories are shut down, it will leave more room for the development of regulated companies. In such a scenario,
overcapacity will no longer be an issue,” he said.
Niu said that China’s paper market will have steady growth in the long term, especially in the packaging and tissue sector.
The Finland-based company said it plans to offset losses in stagnant markets like Europe, by focusing on packaging, paper
boards and paper tissue business growth in Asia. Rosendal said that Kemira has more than doubled its capacity in China after
setting up the Nanjing facility.
“It is quite an aggressive expansion in China, considering how much we generated for the
past year.”
The chemicals company raked in about 100 million euros ($ 124.7 million) in China in
2013, and it plans to invest $ 100 million on the Nanjing unit, which will be the largest of its
kind in Asia.
Kemira acquired the Netherlands-based Akzo Nobel’s global paper chemicals business in
July to help double its paper chemicals business in Asia Pacific, and expand its geographic
reach and product portfolio.
“We don’t just go around buying up companies to show how big we can get. It is a
requirement of the market,” Rosendal said. “We believe both production and demand
will continue to grow in the world’s largest paper market.”-
March-April 2015
A cardboard-box maker in Huaying,
Sichuan province. The paper industry is on
the upswing in China due to rising demand
from e-commerce companies
NEWS &
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Forthcoming Printing Events
Africa Print Expo
Bolemfontein 2015
13 May 2015
Bolem Show Gounds, Violet Hall,
Curie Avenue, Bolemfontein,
South Africa
Print Expo Chennai 2015
12 June - 14 June 2015
Chennai Trade Centre,
Chennai, India
Printpack & Sign 2015
29 July - 31 July 2015
Marina Bay Sands,
Singapore
PackPlus 2015
30 July 2015
Pragati Maidan,
New Delhi
Africa Print Expo
Cape Town 2015
02 September - 03 September 2015
CTICC, Cape Town,
South Africa
Sino Folding Carton 2015
Guangdong Modern International
Exhibition Centre,
Dongguan, China
Estampa 2015
TBA, Madrid,
Spain
All Print Indonesia 2015
07 October - 10 October 2015
Jakarta Convention Center,
Jakarata, Indonesia
FESPA China 2015
01 October - 23 October 2015
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition
& Convention Center,
Shanghai, China
Paperex 2015
01 November - 04 November 2015
Pragati Maidan,
New Delhi, India
PAMEX 2015
09 December - 12 December 2015
Bombay Exhibition Centre
Goregoan, Mumbai
India
Paperworld Middle East 2016
01 March - 03 March 2016
Dubai International Convention
& Exhibition Centre,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
FORM IV (RULE 8)
Statement about ownership and other particulars about magazine entitled
PRINTING TIMES
1. Place of Publication
:
New Delhi
2. Peridocity
:
Bi-monthly
3. Printer’s name
:
S R Sharma
:
Yes
:
S R Sharma
Wher citizen of India
:
Yes
Address
:
201, 2nd Floor, Harvanash Building,
JVPD, Opp Punjab National Bank,
Juhu, Mumbai - 400 049
:
Raveendra Joshi
:
Yes
If foreigner, state of country of origin
:
Does not apply
Address
:
United Multicolour Printers Pvt.Ltd.
264/4, River View Apt.,
Shaniwar Peth,
Pune - 411 030. M.S.,
4. Publisher’s name
5. Editor’s name
PAPER FOLDING MACHINE
(SIZE – 30” X 40”)
6. Names and addresses of directors and shareholders holding more than one
percent of the total Capital: All India Federation of Master Printers, 605
Madhuban, 55 Nehru Place, New Delhi 110 019
I, S R Sharma, hereby declare that the particulars given above are true to the best of
my knowledge and belief.
Sd/S R Sharma
Publisher
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OPA to Establish Print Media Ashram at Ludhiana
A
s per the available national stats, about 63% of the school students drop out at different
stages before reaching Class-X, due socio economic, poor in studies or any other reason.
Very few opportunities for skill development are available for these out of school youth
especially in the informal sector. Because, most of the existing skill development
programmes are long term in nature, poor and less educated youth cannot afford long term
training programmes due to higher entry qualifications, opportunity cost etc. On the other hand
with the change in technology and installation of sophisticated computerised machines, the
printing and packaging industry of the region is facing acute shortage of skilled and semi skilled
workforce. At the same time due to development projects in their own states the workforce from
other states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttra Khand, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is declining day by day.
To make the region self sufficient in skilled labour for Printing and Packaging Industry and for
giving emphasis on skill development, Offset Printers Association (OPA) decided to setup the
‘Print Media Ashram’ for imparting the modular employable skills (MES) to the rural unemployed
youth. An awareness camp for the purpose was organized at ‘Police Public School’ at village
Bharowal Kalan, around 25 km from Ludhiana on Hambran road on 27th April, 2015. Very
encouraging response was received and more than 23 youth enrolled themselves on the spot for
modular employable skills.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kamal Chopra, General Secretary of the association said, there is need to evolve a new frame
work for Skill Development for the informal sector. We are encouraging the youth to get training for this profession which has
many skills such as Pre-Press, DTP, Screen Printing, Post-Press, Binding, Machine operator etc. A student can get training in
any of these modular employable skills (MES). OPA will be providing such training at the Print Media Ashram free of cost.
Such training will be provided on flexible delivery mechanism i.e. part-time, weekends or full time.
Mr. Chopra added that such training can also be provided on the shop floors where some stipend will also be paid to the
interested youth. The need for giving emphasis on the Skill Development, especially for the less educated, poor and out of
school youth has been highlighted in various forums.
Mr. Amarjot Arora, Executive Member OPA said, It is not only a project for the social awareness but a concept to spread the
knowledge about printing amongst the youngsters. Under the project it is decided to educate the out of school and unemployed youth about printing and to prompt them to adopt printing as a career.
Giving his views, Mr. Manish Jain, Project In-charge said: The skill development at present is taking place mostly in the
informal way, i.e. persons acquire skill at the work-place when they help their parents, relatives and employers etc.
Mr. Kultaj Singh, Principal of the School, welcomed the step taken by OPA and offered
full cooperation to empower the Youth. He offered the space to start the ‘Print Media
Ashram’ at the premises of the Police Public School and said that the classes can start in
the coming week at the school premises on Saturday/Sunday.
Thanking the courtsey of Mr. Kultaj Singh, Mr. Parvesh Jagga, Executive Member OPA
said: The essence of the scheme is in the certification that will be nationally recognised by
both the government agencies and industry/trade organisations. The certificate from
the MSME DI, Ludhiana will be provided only on the completion of the given number of
hours of training. There will be no time frame fixed for the purpose, but the student will
be getting the stipend till the time he/she is getting training in a particular skill.
March-April 2015
UTSAV 10000
Autoprint rolling out 10,000 Machine
A
utoprint has within a short span of 23 years achieved the rare distinction of
manufacturing and selling 10,000 machines, averaging 1.5 machines per
day, in India and abroad. This momentous occasion was celebrated as Utsav
10000, the rolling out of Autoprint’s 10000th machine, in Coimbatore on 24th April
2015, at The Legend Hall, Hotel Residency, Coimbatore.
This grand event was graced by some of the most prominent people and associations
from the Indian Printing fraternity.
Mr. Dev Nair, President and Mr. Anand Limaye, General Secretary, of the All India
Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), Mr. K.S. Khurana, President of the Indian
Printing and Allied Machinery Mfrs Association (IPAMA) and Mr. C.D. Kumaravel,
President of the Coimbatore Master Printers Association (COMPRIA), graced the
occasion with their presence and felicitated Autoprint on this landmark achievement.
Mr C D Kumaravel felicitates Mr Dev Nair,
President-AIFMP
The honourable guests were received at the airport and taken to Autoprint’s factory and R&D centre. They were taken around
and shown Autoprint’s state of the art CNC Centre and a live demo of the premier range of products, the Finecoat80, UV
coating machine, the Repetto65, automatic Die-punching machine, and the latest sensation Checkmate50, the offline Print
Inspection System, was also given.
As is Autoprint’s tradition, a tree was planted by the distinguished guests at Autoprint’s R&D centre, to commemorate the
rolling out of the 10000th machine, Utsav 10000.
Past presidents and past General Secretaries of the AIFMP, Printing associations, such as the Karnataka State Printers
Association (KSPA), Madras Printers and Lithographers Association (MPLA), Coimbatore Master Printers Association
(COMPRIA), and printers association from Salem, Karur, Sivakasi, Nilgiris, Krishnagiri etc represented by their current
executives, came all the way from their respective cities, despite their busy schedules to participate in the Utsav 10000 and
honour Autoprint.
M/s. Classic Printers, Madurai, who bought Autoprint’s serial no.008 machine worth Rs.3lakhs and M/s. Best labels,
Chennai, who bought Autoprint’s label printing press worth Rs.1 crore, attended the event and honoured Autoprint with
their presence. Also among the special invitees were customers, who supported Autoprint by being their beta site for product
development, such as M/s. Ace Data, Coimbatore, M/s. Orient Press, Sivakasi, M/s. Kumarasamy Printing press, Tirupur
and M/s. ChromoPrint, Coimbatore.
A silver plate commemorating the rolling out of Autoprint’s 10,000th machine was handed over by Autoprint’s Chairman,
Mr. K. Ramakrishnan to the IPAMA President Mr. Khurana. This was received on
behalf of the printing association by the AIFMP President Mr. Dev Nair, who in turn
handed it over to Autoprint’s customer M/s. Jeevandeep Concepts Pvt Ltd., of
Lakhimpur Keri, UP.
This ceremony was followed by felicitations by the distinguished guests and special
invitees. There was a pleasant surprise for Autoprint, wherein, Mr. Janardhana,
Chairman of the Karnataka State Printer’s Associations’ state of the art Industrial
Estate, called Print Park, on the dais, placed an order for Autoprint’s popular four
colour offset, the DION 450+, for the centre.
The final draw for the bumper prize of a Maruthi Alto
Car was done by Mr. Anand Limaye, the General
Secretary of the AIFMP.
Preceding the roll out function, The Lakshmi Katash Scheme 2014 Lucky Draw for 20
prizes, consisting of 10 fourth prizes of smart phones, 6 third prizes of 22 inch LCD
TVs, 3 second prizes of Honda Activa Scooters and one super bumper first prize of a
Maruthi Alto Car, was held.
March-April 2015
NEWS &
BRIEFS
Autoprint, the number one mini offset and allied machinery manufacturer in India, has, every year during the festive season,
made arrangements with their suppliers, employees and others, to make available many of Autoprint’s popular products, to
the prospective customers at very attractive prices. This has been possible only because, the extended family of Autoprint,
willingly goes that extra mile, makes that extra effort, spends that extra time and sacrifices that extra bit, for the benefit of its
customers.
The festive scheme has always been very popular over the past several years. On request from some of our sponsors and
customers, this scheme has been branded as the “Lakshmi Kataksh” scheme for the past 4 years. The company has been
trying to give their best and be more innovative and creative to bring joy to its customers. The speciality of the 2014 scheme
was the Lucky Draw.
The prize draw was held in the presence of a certified chartered accountant, a legal advisor and the Financial head of
Autoprint. The draw was done by various guests who had come for the function.
The following is the list of the prize winners.
The 4th Prize of a smart phone worth Rs.10,000/- was won by :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Annapurna Offset Printers, Bilashipara.
Archana Printers, Badnagar, Dist Ujjain.
Arihant Printers, Katni.
City Offset Printing Press (Asomi), Kokrajhar.
Drishti Printers, Gorakpur.
Galaxy Printing Works, Kishangunj
Laxnar Consultancy Services, Jhansi
Maxan Computer, Sabakantha
Praveen Offset Printers, Chanderi.
Siddarth Rnterprises, Bhopal
The 3rd prize of 22inch LCD television was won by:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Lokannath Printing Press, Bhadrak
Modern Printers, RXmore
Parshwanatha Printers, Dakshina Kannada
Popular Printing Press, Deoria
Rajshree Printers, Dist- Raipur
Vaishnav Offset, Ajmer
The 2nd prize of a Honda Activa Scooter was won by:
1. Mantasha printers and Publishers, Dhanbad
2. Shubam Printing Press, Wardha
3. Vythiri Associates, Waynad
The Bumper First Prize of a maruthi Alto Car was won by:
M/s. Shama Offset, Junagadh.
The gala event Utsav 10000 culminated with a grand dinner, where there was
very good interaction amongst the visiting honourable guests, media persons,
Autoprint team, association members, Autoprint customers, Autoprint
suppliers and other special invitees.
Autoprint proposes to continue celebrating UTSAV 10000 throughout this year with various events.
March-April 2015
OBITUARY
K.T. Chary... passes away
T
he Printing Industry has lost the Pitamaha of Printing Education in India on 30th
March 2015. A teacher Par excellence who deserved the best teacher award by any
standard has breathed his last. The last of the dedicated teachers of Printing
Industry took leave of his beloved students to attain the abode of the almighty. The
unbiased teacher who treated rich and poor, the dull and the Intelligent on the same
scale, has joined the majority. The teacher who possessed a distinctive memory in the
field of printing left his memorable books to be studied by the aspiring students. A
workaholic, who was seen always working to provide a better academic environment to
his students chose a divine environment
Born on 15 June 1919 in a humble family in a small Hamlet near Thiruvindaloor near
Mayavaram. Passed SSLC examination on March 1934 from National High school
Mayavaram. Passed licentiate in printing technology on May 1940 in 1st class, with 1st
rank. Passed B.A Economics from the University of Bhagalpur. Served as Asst. Foreman
in Govt. Printing Press Madras. He served as a Supervisor in Tata power press in
Mumbai [Bombay then]. Since his father expired he had to return to Madras then. He
joined as an Asst. Lecturer in the regional school of Printing Broadway. He rose to the
level of section head and Vice principal in the Institute of Printing Technology
Tharamani. He was awarded full technological certificate by the City and Guilds of London Institute incorporated by Royal
Charter in the year 1966. On retirement from the institute of Printing, he joined Salesian institute of Graphic Art from 1975. He
was instrumental in making SIGA as an institute for training students to appear for the Diploma in Printing Technology.
During those days there was only one Govt. institution for training students in Printing. SIGA was the first private institution
allowed to train students to appear for Diploma in printing. It was due to the unstinted effort by Shri K.T. Chary SIGA was
recognized by The Director of technical education Chennai. During his tenure as a visiting lecturer in SIGA Shri K.T. Chary
authored a book in Lithography and several other examination related books on printing. He was a technical adviser and
consultant for St. Louis Printing Institute for Deaf and Dumb, Canal Road, Adayar. He took these jobs only for the betterment
of poor students and not for the money involved. He took a very meagre amount from these institutions for his services.
Helping the student community was his top most priority. He was Printing Consultant, GC Member of AIFMP, Assessor and
Evaluator of Printing and Allied Machinery, Former scrutinizer of SIDCO projects, Editor of Student Technologist and Tamil
magazine called Achu thozhil. He was founder member of Association for Research and Development in printing. He was
columnist in BMPA News and KOPA. He was an associate editor of Screen print India. He was a pioneer in publishing a
directory for printers. He has many books on printing to his credit. At the age of 87 he was a visiting Lecturer in Madras
Christian College teaching subjects like Pre press, Image setters, Estimating, Costing etc. As a teacher, Author of Printing
books, Researcher and administrator, Shri K.T Chary has been a source of inspiration and guidance to thousands of youths to
undertake a serious study in printing technology. Every second Saturday he conducted meetings on behalf of association for
research and development in Printing. At the age of 71 he visited Drupa alone in Dusseldorf, West Germany; He also visited
Drupa in the years 1995 and 2000. He visited IPEX in Birmingham during the years 1998 and 2002. He was also a freelance
writer contributing articles and Letters to Editor to Hindu, Indian Express, Mambalam Times, Outlook etc.
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In the death of Shri K.T Chary the printing student community has lost a dedicated and loving teacher and the Printing
Industry an able advisor
Condolence meeting was organized by The Madras Printers & Lithographers Association and Printing Technologists Forum
on 9 April 2015 at The Presidency Club, Members of both the associations attended the meeting, President of the respective
associations praised the service and contribution made by KT Chary for the betterment of printing.
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