The proposal for a print museum for Mumbai was first mooted in 2021. From a tiny group of print enthusiasts, its supporters now include print industry leaders, prominent Mumbai citizens, and a leading print industry organisation. What are the next steps?
The proposal for a print museum for Mumbai was first mooted in 2021. From a tiny group of print enthusiasts, its supporters now include print industry leaders, prominent Mumbai citizens, and a leading print industry organisation. What are the next steps?
The Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech India) and the Bombay Master Printers’ Association (BMPA) have announced that registration Print Business Outlook Conference 2023 is now open. The conference will take place on 25 March 2023 at the Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai.
Reprographic was established in 1983 with an electronic typewriter, a cut-and-paste table, one manual photocopying machine to make a foil master, and a Swift 150 offset press, at a tiny location in Secunderabad. What many people in the print industry don't know is, it continued to operate from Secunderabad and gradually, it created a pro-women environment. “Over 40% of our 50+ employees are women," said Jatin Vasandani, who passed away on 19 January.
The industry insiders we asked came up with different scenarios. Some said 2022 will be a year of revival and turnaround. Others were of the opinion that there will be a consolidation in the packaging space. It also looks like 2022 will be the year of short-run digital printing. Yet others warned of grim scenarios regarding the availability of skilled workforce.