Abrar Agboatwala · Director · Hi-Tech Printing Services · PrintPack India 2025
At Printpack India 2025, Wayne Beckett sits down with Abrar Agboatwala from Hi-Tech Printing Services to discuss his inspiring journey from London’s corporate world to the family business in Mumbai. After completing his education and working in management consulting in the UK, Abrar boldly returned to India, bringing his strategic expertise to his father’s company, which specializes in pharmaceutical and food packaging. Now, four months into the business, he is learning the printing industry’s technical aspects while leveraging his operational efficiency and customer coordination skills. Attending Printpack India for the first time, Abrar is on a mission to upgrade his company’s equipment, particularly in folder-gluers and blanking machines, as automation becomes increasingly essential in the Indian print sector. This conversation highlights the importance of attracting young talent to the print industry and the growing role of automation in India’s packaging market. Abrar’s story is a testament to the potential of blending modern business acumen with traditional manufacturing expertise to drive innovation and efficiency.
Tue February 4th
Jaiveer Singh · President · IPAMA
At Printpack India 2025, Wayne Beckett from Inkish speaks with Javier Singh, President of IPAMA, about the remarkable growth of the exhibition. With over 600 exhibitors, including 562 offering live demonstrations, this year’s event has surpassed previous editions, reflecting the industry's rapid expansion. Javier Singh attributes this surge in participation to the team’s dedicated efforts in promoting the exhibition and focusing on future growth. Attendance figures are soaring, with an expected 140,000 to 150,000 visitors, putting Printpack India on par with major global events like Drupa. Notably, international visitors have also increased, with 16,000 attendees from countries across Africa, Latin America, the Gulf, Russia, and Asia. As demand continues to rise, expansion plans are already in motion. The venue provider is set to construct new permanent halls, adding 42,000 square meters of space by the next edition, with plans for an additional 25,000 square meters. Despite the event's massive scale, organizers had to turn away 86 exhibitors due to space constraints—something they aim to resolve in 2027. With projections for the next edition targeting 100,000 square meters of exhibition space and up to 200,000 visitors, Printpack India is cementing itself as a premier international printing and packaging trade show. Singh reassures that India is ready to welcome the world, making the event a key destination for global industry professionals. As the show continues to grow, the future of Printpack India looks brighter than ever, with expectations to reach new milestones in 2027.
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