India is rewriting sustainable packaging From 7-13 May 2026 at #Interpack2026 Düsseldorf, 113 Indian exhibitors showcase Al-driven pharma lines, mono-materials and bio-based solutions - proving India is a strategic engineering partner. shorturl.at/CU9Dl

ProductWatch: PrintMach’s ProMaxx PM Splicer-Rewinder Eliminates downtime during roll changeovers, increasing labelling line productivity by up to 15%. Six units are operational at a leading alco-bev manufacturer. #Packaging #Labeling #ProductWatch shorturl.at/yj2CN

What is reshaping the economics of material choice in Indian packaging? The EPR framework is driving the shift. Leading converters report nearly 30% of sales now come from recyclable platforms. #Packaging #EPR #Sustainability #CircularEconomy shorturl.at/wT7Nk

What is driving the ascent of rigid packaging? Indian packaging market is the fastest-growing globally, projected to reach USD 92-billion by FY30. Rigid plastic packaging is slated to grow at 10.3% annually, Avendus reports. #Packaging #RigidPackaging shorturl.at/mISzM

Spotted somewhere in Andheri. A Heidelberg press (11 x 15 inch). Still going strong I worked on this single-colour press, back in the day. It was deployed for pharma visual aids. The quantity was 100-200. We allowed the printed sheet to dry before taking the next colour to print

Bobst at #Interpack2026: Collaboration at the core. Partner-led demos, co-created samples with Dow Packaging, Henkel, Sun Chemical, plus regulatory-aligned barrier solutions with Michelman. Smarter packaging, faster production. #PackagingInnovation shorturl.at/2Xbf2

At Interpack 2026, Sidel targets efficiency and flexibility with new automation systems including the Cermex RoboSelex and RoboAccess Pal S. #Interpack2026 #Sidel #PackagingInnovation shorturl.at/6P6KJ

At Interpack 2026, Cosmo Films will showcase high-performance BOPP and specialty films portfolio, plus rigid packaging solutions. Focus areas: sustainability, innovation, and specialty films. #Interpack2026 #CosmoFirst #SpecialtyFilms shorturl.at/wCasp

ProductWatch: Kongsberg's X44 Advantage Digital finishing for corrugation and protective packaging. 2200mm x 3200mm format. 50kg downforce. 50 meters per minute. Built for 20 plus years. Read: shorturl.at/7kNUG #Kongsberg #DigitalFinishing

Spotlight Forum reprised at Interpack; Michelman to present 7 Days, 7 Topics. 75 sessions on regulation, sustainability, AI, circular economy and workforce transformation. Michelman presents two sessions on sustainable packaging. #Interpack2026 shorturl.at/WGCDD

Syntegon to showcase Factory of the Future at Interpack 2026 Syntegon will showcase its Factory of the Future concept, centred around its new neXt system architecture for food packaging. #Interpack2026 #Syntegon #PackagingInnovation #FactoryOfTheFuture shorturl.at/B240D

Taghleef Industries to showcase film innovations at Interpack 2026 Taghleef Industries will exhibit its latest film solutions, presenting technologies to address evolving demands across the packaging industry. #Interpack2026 #PackagingInnovation #FilmSolutions shorturl.at/jnY4V

Every year, the print, packaging and publishing industries produce remarkable work. Yet many stories remain unseen. The PrintWeek Awards bring those achievements into the spotlight. Submissions are now open. Enter now: printweekindiaawards.com #PrintWeekAwards #PrintIndustry

The deadline for Women to Watch Awards 2026 has been extended. Nominate outstanding women in print, packaging and publishing, or recommend someone who deserves recognition. Recognition matters. Participate now: printweekw2w.com

Interpack 2026 will highlight sustainable pharma packaging, featuring IMA Group, Uhlmann Pac-Systeme, Multivac Health Packaging, and Marchesini Group, with recyclable materials, Al-driven design, robotics, and integrated lines. Read: shorturl.at/VIFIR #Interpack2026

Goa plans deposit refund scheme to boost packaging recovery Goa is planning a DRS where consumers pay a deposit (INR 2-10) on plastic, glass & metal beverage containers, refunded upon return. The pilot will focus on glass bottles. #PackagingRecycling tinyurl.com/48599vat