July Aug 20

With gradual re-opening of the Indian economy and steady return of outdoor interactions to normal, there is possibility of the

JN Arora Groups, which solely deals with OKI printers in India, is taking the graphic arts printing to a new level with the introduction of a line of OKI printers offering complete media flexibility and unique option of printing with a fifth colour. Three OKI printers from the company’s product line—Pro 7411WT, Pro 9542 dn and Pro 8432WT redefine garment printing and many other promotional graphic applications.

Being innovative is the key in this unprecedented time. Recognising this need of the hour, Mehta Cad Cam Systems unpacks three key products, which form a perfect combo to take innovations to another level. The products are RasterJet UV roll-to-roll printer, REX flatbed cutting plotter and VEGA-48 laser cutting system.

Bengaluru-based Sterling Sign Systems, an authorised distributor of Mean Well in India, has expanded its pan-India footprint with the opening of a new subsidiary in New Delhi. The company’s new branch in the capital city is designed to meet increasing demands for power supplies from different industrial segments that are beyond signage.

Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers (IPAMA) and National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) have signed an MoU for technology upgrades. The agreement was signed between Iqbal Singh, General Secretary, IPAMA and Sudhanshu Mittal, Head – Gurugram Center & Director – Technical Solutions, NASSCOM Center of Excellence – IOT & AI.

With an aim to help businesses re-connect and strengthen supply chains now gradually re-opening, Messe Frankfurt India has announced new dates for the Delhi edition of Screen Print India 2020. The maiden edition of the expo in the capital city was originally scheduled in March and now rescheduled to be held from December 17–19, 2020 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR, concurrently with GartexTexprocess India 2020.

Media Expo has announced new dates for its New Delhi edition with an aim to help businesses reconnect and stay in sync with the rapidly changing business landscape in the signage and advertising sector. As the organiser Messe Frankfurt India will continue to keep the industry connected through a series of interactive digital engagements, the trade fair will draw attention to new innovations in physical signage and advertising.

Let’s face it, the industry – and the world – has been in a brawl with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and it will take a while before it is business as usual and things return to the way they were; not just within our industry, but across many others too. Sarit Tichon, Senior VP, Worldwide Sales, SAi, urges print service providers (PSPs) to rise and face the challenges in these unprecedented days.

Starting in October, drupa extends its digital offering as the online ‘platform drupa preview’ will offer exhibitors and visitors an additional channel for touching base with the sector, discussing trending themes and presenting product portfolios. The portal will consist of the content formats—‘Conference’, ‘Exhibition’ as well as ‘Networking’ and it will bring the community together.