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2 months ago | whatpackaging.co.in | Noel D'Cunha

Nirav Shah, managing director at Ahmedabad-based Letra Graphix, calls the premium label “a handshake between brand and buyer.” He adds, “In the 2.3 seconds it takes a consumer to notice a product, that label must communicate quality, authenticity and aspiration simultaneously.” For Shah and others in the business, labels are no longer passive wrappers—they are persuasive tools. The transformation is not limited to retail shelves.

2 months ago | whatpackaging.co.in | Rahul Kumar

In November of 2024, Amcor and Berry Global Group announced they would be combining. The two groups said the definitive merger agreement had gained unanimous approval from the boards of directors at both companies.Combined revenues will be around USD24bn, with expected cost benefits and financial savings of USD650m by the end of year three. The deal when it is rolled out is staggering.

2 months ago | whatpackaging.co.in | Noel D'Cunha

Mumbai-based packaging specialist, Printmann Offset, has acquired a majority stake in Hyderabad Security Offset Printers (HSOP), a specialist in mono cartons and leaflets for pharmaceuticals. The acquisition, backed by healthcare-focused private equity firm Somerset Indus Capital, expands Printmann’s footprint into southern India. The deal positions Printmann better to serve its extensive client base from multiple locations while tapping into HSOP’s established regional network.

2 months ago | whatpackaging.co.in | Dibyajyoti Sarma

The sale and purchase agreement, initially announced on 12 November 2024, has now received full regulatory approval across all Hubergroup markets. The transaction officially closed on 8 April 2025. The group has embarked on the next growth phase with new owners and has strengthened its management team. Dr Arup Basu will join on 1 June 2025 as the new chief operating officer based out of India. Dr Basu brings a wealth of experience from the chemical and manufacturing sector.

Feb 26, 2025 | whatpackaging.co.in | Charmiane Alexander

The 19th Pune Design Festival (PDF), organised by the Pune chapter of the Association of Designers of India, will take place on 28 February and 1 March at the Hyatt Regency, Pune. Since its inception in 2006, PDF has evolved into one of India’s most prestigious design events, drawing renowned speakers, industry leaders, and global delegates from a variety of fields including UX, product design, architecture, and graphic design.