Lakshminarayanan P R · General Manager · Muller Martini India · PrintPack India 2025

At Printpack India 2025, Wayne Beckett sits down with Lakshminarayanan, also known as PR, General Manager of Müller Martini India, to discuss the company’s strong presence in the Indian print finishing market. Established as a 100% owned subsidiary in 1997, Müller Martini India has built a robust team focused on after-sales service, supporting customers in India and neighboring countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. PR highlights the company’s diverse product portfolio, including saddle stitching, softcover binding, and hardcover binding solutions. With a well-balanced market presence, Müller Martini continues to see steady demand, particularly from high-value book production segments, including medical and export-oriented books. Last year, the company achieved significant success at Drupa, closing over $1.5 million in deals, which have since been executed. As India embraces automation, Müller Martini’s Connect solutions are gaining traction, though PR notes that adoption is still in its early stages. With an impressive 100% market share in hardcover bookbinding for diaries and premium books, Müller Martini remains a dominant player in the industry. For those interested in the evolution of print finishing and automation in India’s thriving book market, this conversation provides key insights into Müller Martini’s leadership and future strategy.