Anushka Chourasia

Re India, a subsidiary of the Italian company Respa, provides automation equipment to industries such as printing, packaging, rubber, and textiles. With branches in Italy, China, Brazil, the USA, and India, Re India is seeing significant changes in the corrugation industry, driven by rising market demand and growing interest in automation.

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems is a provider of digital cutting machines in the evolving corrugation industry. Muhammad Rafiq Shaikh, sales and service leader for South Asia, explained the company's focus on short-run and prototype production solutions.

Ample, a company specialising in paper packaging machinery, provides a broad range of solutions for converting printed sheets into various types of boxes, including rigid, mono-carton, and corrugated boxes.

Cito-System participated in the 11th edition of IndiaCorr Expo and India Folding Carton, held from 25-27 September, 2024, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. Cito, known for its creasing systems and ejection materials, presented various solutions for the Indian corrugated industry.

Naresh Chandru, managing director of Keenmatics, discussed the evolving landscape of the corrugated packaging industry during the India Corr Expo. Keenmatics specialises in providing solutions for corrugated packaging companies, focusing on a wide range of products. The company specialises in offering solutions for corrugated packaging companies, and supplies everything from material handling systems to stitching and glueing machines, delivering an end-to-end service.

Venugopal Menon of Bobst discussed the evolving landscape of the corrugated industry and Bobst's efforts to drive automation. He pointed out that increasing demands for efficiency and productivity are pushing the Indian corrugated sector toward automated solutions, with companies seeking to optimise production in limited factory spaces.

Baumer HHS, a subsidiary of the Swiss-based Baumer Group, is known for its glueing systems. It caters to high-speed applications, serving sectors such as folding carton, corrugation, tobacco, and end-of-line packaging.

Seven 11 Industries, a manufacturer specialising in water-based and solvent-based inks, continues to expand its operations. The company produces inks for a range of products, including cartons, paper bags, and lamination materials. It opened its newest plant in Morai in 2022, in addition to its plants in Vapi and Daman.

Erhardt+Leimer (E+L), a company with over 100 years of expertise in tension control, guiding, and inspection systems, showcased its solutions at the IndiaCorr Expo 2024. The company serves a variety of industries, including corrugation, textiles, paper manufacturing, flexible packaging, and rubber, as well as emerging sectors like lithium batteries.

The CII-Innovate UK Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) networking event took place in Mumbai on 23 September 2024, bringing together Indian and UK companies to collaborate on sustainable plastics. This event highlighted the increasing global efforts to tackle plastic pollution, in line with the UN's 2022 resolution aimed at ending plastic pollution by 2024. The event was part of a larger week-long exchange program in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

As India's corrugation sector experiences a significant surge in demand, the industry is undergoing remarkable double-digit growth. Umang Gupta, the country general manager of RX India, highlighted this in conversation with team WhatPackaging? during the IndiaCorr and India Folding Carton Expo. The rising focus on eco-friendly and automated solutions, coupled with the evolving needs of sectors like e-commerce, is transforming the corrugation landscape.

OnPrintShop introduced its latest AI-powered feature at Printing United Expo 2024, held from 10-12 September in Las Vegas, USA. The new AI integration aims to streamline product creation for print shop owners by simplifying the process of generating product descriptions and photographs.

Tetra Pak has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K). The agreement was signed during World Food India 2024 in New Delhi, and it aims to boost innovation and research in India's food processing industry.

In a recent study published in Nature, researchers led by Joshua W Cottom created an inventory of plastic emissions that highlighted the challenges of managing plastic pollution. This research utilised machine learning to analyse waste management practices around the world, revealing that simply managing plastic waste was not enough to tackle the problem. Instead, it suggested the need for significant reductions in the production and consumption of new plastics made from fossil fuels.

The Asia-Pacific region held the largest market share of 34.23% in 2023, driven by factors such as rapid economic growth, a burgeoning middle-class population, and robust manufacturing capabilities. Countries like China, India, and Japan are at the forefront of this growth, with increasing investments in manufacturing and advancements in packaging technologies.

The 2024 FINAT (Féderation Internationale des fabricants et transformateurs d'Adhésifs et Thermocollants sur papiers et autres) European Label Forum (ELF) in Athens opened with a session on the label printing industry's business climate, offering data and forecasts as stakeholders face inflation, economic slowdown, and shifting consumer preferences. Label converters, brand owners, and suppliers are all affected, with the forum providing crucial insights for staying competitive.

Annu Yadav, a student from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology in Hisar, won the Print Olympiad 2024. She was given a cash prize of ₹1,00,000 and a certificate recognising her as the Top Print Student of India. The award was presented by Pratibha Goyal, vice chancellor of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, and Sanjay Srivastava, vice chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari.

The PrintWeek Awards is a platform to recognise and celebrate the strides made by the print and packaging industry. This year's samples focused on the importance of packaging design and sustainability.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has highlighted the need to control chemical contamination in agricultural raw materials to support the food industry. Inoshi Sharma, FSSAI's executive director, noted the challenges in enforcing Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in crops, fruits, and spices. She emphasised the importance of regular audits and rejecting non-compliant produce at the farm level.

The 11th edition of IndiaCorr Expo and India Folding Carton is set to take place from 25-27 September 2024 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. This year’s event will also mark the debut of the India Paper Expo, offering a platform for professionals in the packaging and paper sectors to explore the latest innovations and industry trends.

Sheetal Dandekar, assistant vice president at JB Pharma, has been an advocate for leveraging packaging innovations to enhance disease management in healthcare. She believes that packaging can better disease management by improving adherence and compliance, offering clear instructions, enhancing accessibility, and incorporating child-resistant and anti-counterfeiting features.

Wika showcased its measurement instruments designed for the food and beverage industry at Anuga FoodTec, held from 28-30 August 2024, at Bombay Exhibition Centre.

Meenakshi Sapru currently heads business for south-east Asia and India at Huhtamaki Food Services, has driven significant growth and championed sustainable packaging initiatives like the Cup Collective.

Cosmoprof India will be held from 5–7 December 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The event is part of the global Cosmoprof network and will cover various segments of the beauty and cosmetics industry. It includes beauty salons and spas, hair care, nail and accessories, natural and organic, perfumery, cosmetics and toiletries, and key supply chain components, such as ingredients, machinery, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), and packaging solutions.

At the 71st annual general meeting of the All India Printing Ink Manufacturers Association (AIPIMA), held on 23 August 2024 at Mirage Hotel in Mumbai, Madhura Mahajan spoke about the urgent need for businesses to integrate sustainability into their operations. She discussed global challenges such as carbon emissions, urbanisation, and climate change, pointing out how these issues are deeply interconnected and require solutions that draw on multiple disciplines.

At the 71st annual general meeting of the All India Printing Ink Manufacturers Association (AIPIMA), held on 23 August 2024 at Mirage Hotel in Mumbai, Chandrashekhar Chandwadkar of Radiance Safety Solutions took the stage to discuss a critical issue in the printing ink manufacturing industry: the dangers of static electricity.

Anuga FoodTec and PackEx India will take place from 28-30 August 2024 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, organised by Koelnmesse India. Team WhatPackaging? highlights Indian manufacturers showcasing their latest innovations and solutions across various packaging sectors.

Anuga FoodTec and PackEx India will transpire from 28-30 August 2024 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, organised by Koelnmesse India. Team WhatPackaging? highlights companies that will be showcasing form-fill-seal (FFS) machines.

Anuga FoodTec and PackEx India will take place from 28-30 August 2024 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, organised by Koelnmesse India. Team WhatPackaging? highlights leading companies that will be exhibiting at Anuga.

Anuga FoodTec and PackEx India will take place from 28-30 August 2024 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, organised by Koelnmesse India. Team WhatPackaging? highlights Indian manufacturers showcasing their latest innovations and solutions across various packaging sectors.

The Food and Drink Processing Expo will be held from 28- 30 January at the Tripura Vasini Palace Grounds in Bengaluru. This event will showcase the latest advancements in food and beverage technology.

Anuga FoodTec and PackEx India will transpire from 28-30 August 2024 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, organised by Koelnmesse India. Team WhatPackaging? highlights companies that will be showcasing live product demonstrations.

The Plastics Recycling Awards India are set to recognise achievements across the Indian plastics recycling industry at the Plastics Recycling Show India (PRSI) Expo 2024, slated to be held from 4-6 December at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC).

The 11th edition of IndiaCorr Expo and India Folding Carton event is scheduled to take place from 25-27 September 2024 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Organized by RX India, this year’s event will be held alongside the inaugural India Paper Expo, bringing together the printing, packaging, and paper sectors.

The Indian Plast Pack Forum (IPPF) is organising PlastPack which will showcase the latest advancements in plastics machinery, raw materials, processing machinery, and finished products. The event will take place from 9–12 January, 2025, at the Labhganga Exhibition Center in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

The Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) has announced the expansion of the 16th PrintPack India exhibition, set to take place from 1-5 February 2025, at the India Expo Centre, Noida. To meet the growing demand, IPAMA will open a brand-new twelfth hall for additional exhibitors.

Jaiveer Singh, the president of the Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers' Association (IPAMA) speaks to Anushka Chourasia about what awaits visitors at PrintPack. The event will take place from 1-5 February 2025, at the India Expo Centre in Noida.

Anushka Chourasia talks to Mehraj Waghu, the project director for ProPak India, about what visitors can expect from ProPak India 2024.

The 18th edition of the PackPlus exhibition is scheduled to take place from 22-24 August 2024 at the Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

ProPak India 2024, now in its 6th edition, will be held from 25-27 September 2024 in Hall No. 5, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru. It will showcase secondary and tertiary packaging, substrates, and materials, with solutions for packaging protection, logistics, and material innovations.

Henkel Adhesives Technologies India (Henkel India) has completed phase III of its manufacturing facility in Kurkumbh, near Pune, Maharashtra. This expansion includes a new Loctite plant to meet India's growing demand for adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products.

The Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients (CPHI) and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Equipment Convention (PMEC) India event is set for 26-28 November 2024, at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. It will gather professionals from the pharmaceutical industry to discuss, network, and explore future trends.

Ricron Panels, a Gujarat-based plastic waste recycling company, has successfully raised a Series A funding round led by Boon Sustainability Technologies, which is spearheaded by Polycab promoters Bharat Jaisinghani and Nikhil Jaisinghani.