Shardul Sharma

Mumbai

Asia Editor at Natural Gas World

Writer at Freelance

Editor at Packaging South Asia

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IPACK-IMA & Pharmintech 2025 announce full program of over 30 events

1 week ago | packagingsouthasia.com | Shardul Sharma

The IPACK-IMA and Pharmintech 2025 shows on Milan, Italy, will feature more than 30 events across two halls with over 60 confirmed speakers. The program runs from 27 to 30 May at Fiera Milano, focusing on packaging, processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulation, and supply chain topics. The events are split between the Innovation Space and Tech Space and include conferences, talks, and panel discussions.
Quarterfold Printabilities installs RMGT 920 to up book printing efficiency

1 week ago | indianprinterpublisher.com | Shardul Sharma

Navi Mumbai-based educational book printer Quarterfold Printabilities has added an RMGT 920 4-color sheetfed offset press to its operations at Taloja, marking a shift in its production strategy to meet the evolving demand in educational publishing. The new press, installed in the second half of April, supports a flexible production setup across the company’s three units.
Optima expands operations in India with new hires in Pune

2 weeks ago | packagingsouthasia.com | Shardul Sharma

Optima, a supplier of dosing, filling, packaging, and handling systems, has expanded its operations in India with the addition of 40 engineering specialists to its Pune site. The new staff joined from the service provider Eckstein on 1 April, the company announced in a press release. Optima said the move secures additional expertise and strengthens its long-term presence in India.
UFlex's high-speed packaging innovations at Snack & BakeTec 2025

2 weeks ago | packagingsouthasia.com | Shardul Sharma

At Snack & BakeTec 2025 Mumbai, UFlex’s engineering business division garnered attention with its latest high-speed packaging solutions, aimed at addressing the demand for flexible, sustainable and performance-driven machinery across the FMCG and food industries.
Lanxess India’s inaugural Solutions Day event in Mumbai

2 weeks ago | packagingsouthasia.com | Shardul Sharma

Specialty chemicals company Lanxess India hosted its first-ever Solutions Day event in Mumbai on 25 April 2025, bringing together customers and key stakeholders to explore the company’s diversified and sustainable product portfolio.
Monotech's UV hybrid and AI-powered flatbed printers

4 weeks ago | indianprinterpublisher.com | Shardul Sharma

Monotech Systems, a leading Indian inkjet output device manufacturer and a distributor for Canon wide format inkjet printers, had a strong show at the Media Expo in Mumbai, which the company says underlines its commitment to advancing wide format technology. It asserts that its locally manufactured Pixeljet solutions balance innovation, performance, and ease of use.
Apex International teams up with Flexure Print N Pack and Pinmark to elevate CI flexo printing

1 month ago | packagingsouthasia.com | Shardul Sharma

Anilox technology provider Apex International, in collaboration with Ahmedabad-based packaging printer and converter Flexure Print N Pack and pre-press house Pinmark, has successfully executed a project aimed at showcasing the potential of flexographic (flexo) printing to match and even surpass rotogravure and digital print quality.
Media Expo Mumbai evolves into one-stop platform for signage & print

1 month ago | indianprinterpublisher.com | Shardul Sharma

The 2025 edition of Media Expo Mumbai saw a stronger footfall and a broader range of offerings compared to previous years, according to Winston Pereira, executive director of Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India. In an interview with Indian Printer and Publisher on the last day of the expo, Pereira said the event had evolved significantly from being viewed merely as a “print or ink” exhibition. “Media Expo has become a calendar event for the signage and advertising industry,” he said.
Apsom Infotex & Silicon Infotech's wide-format print solutions at Sign India Expo 2025

1 month ago | indianprinterpublisher.com | Shardul Sharma

At the Sign India Expo 2025 held in Mumbai from 21–23 March, Apsom Infotex and Silicon Infotech displayed a range of wide-format printers for signage applications. Apsom Infotex featured solutions from ColorJet and Roland. Among them was the ColorJet SONIQ HQ PLUS inkjet printer, promoted as a versatile solution for both indoor and outdoor printing. The printer supports CMYK configuration and offers print speeds of up to 915 square feet an hour.
Rajeev Popli on innovations and flexo printing’s future

1 month ago | packagingsouthasia.com | Shardul Sharma

At Printpack India in Greater Noida, Rajeev Popli, managing director of Popli Graphics, shared insights about the company’s journey, innovations, and the evolving flexo printing market. Popli Graphics has been a key player in the offset industry and packaging sector, representing leading brands such as Autoprint for over 25 years. Initially a mini-offset manufacturer, Autoprint has evolved into a post-press solutions provider, with Popli Graphics supplying nearly 400 machines over the years.