IPAMA加强第17届PRINTPACK INDIA 2027全球推广，赴坦桑尼亚、肯尼亚及中国巡展招商

Strong Response from International Exhibitors and Business Visitors at Major Trade Exhibitions in Tanzania, Kenya and China

The Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) has further strengthened its international promotional campaign for the forthcoming 17th PRINTPACK INDIA Exhibition, scheduled to be held from 30 January to 3 February 2027 at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR. Through its active participation in major international trade exhibitions across Tanzania, Kenya and China, IPAMA is making concerted efforts to attract overseas business delegations, technology providers, manufacturers and potential buyers to India’s largest exhibition dedicated to the printing, packaging and graphic arts machinery industry.

As part of this extensive global outreach initiative, Mr. Vikram Sharma, Manager, IPAMA, represented the Association at the Print Pack Sign Expo, held in Tanzania from 15–17 September 2026 and subsequently in Nairobi, Kenya, from 21–23 September 2026. During both exhibitions, he interacted extensively with exhibitors, industry professionals and business visitors, highlighting the growing importance of PRINTPACK INDIA as a prominent international platform for technology demonstration, business networking, investment opportunities and industrial collaboration.

While distributing promotional literature and extending personal invitations, Mr. Sharma highlighted the remarkable achievements of the 16th PRINTPACK INDIA Exhibition,
which witnessed participation from 565 exhibitors, occupying a net exhibition area of
34,175 sq. metres, and attracted 1,41,101 Indian and overseas business visitors.
The exhibition generated business transactions worth approximately ₹1,475 crore,
besides business enquiries valued at ₹3,428 crore, demonstrating its significant
contribution to the growth of the printing and packaging machinery industry.

He further informed international stakeholders that IPAMA has consistently extended
various complimentary facilities to overseas business visitors, including transportation
assistance and pick-up and drop services, to facilitate their participation. With more
than 1,50,000 domestic and international business visitors expected at the
forthcoming edition, PRINTPACK INDIA 2027 is poised to offer substantial
opportunities for technology sourcing, business expansion, strategic partnerships and
international trade.

Continuing its international promotional initiatives, Mr. K.S. Maan, President, and Mr.
Iqbal Singh, General Secretary, IPAMA, participated in All in Print China 2026, held
from 12–16 October 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC),
Pudong, China. The prestigious exhibition covered approximately 1,20,000 sq.
metres across 10 halls, featuring more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing advanced
printing, packaging and allied technologies from across the world.

During the exhibition, the IPAMA delegation held extensive discussions with
international exhibitors, machinery manufacturers, technology suppliers and business
visitors, personally inviting them to visit the 17th PRINTPACK INDIA.

A special “India Day” programme was also organised during All in Print China 2026 to
highlight the growing strength, technological capabilities and business potential of the
Indian printing and packaging industry. The programme provided an excellent platform
for strengthening bilateral trade relations, promoting technological cooperation and
exploring new business opportunities between Indian and Chinese industry
stakeholders. Mr. K.S. Maan, President, and Mr. Iqbal Singh, General Secretary,
IPAMA, participated in the programme and highlighted the significance of the
forthcoming 17th PRINTPACK INDIA 2027 as a major platform for showcasing
advanced printing and packaging technologies. The occasion also provided an
opportunity to interact with international industry leaders, manufacturers and business
representatives, further strengthening IPAMA’s global outreach and promotional
initiatives.

The delegation also shared the impressive preparations underway for the forthcoming
exhibition. The 17th PRINTPACK INDIA has already achieved complete booking
of its available exhibition space, with approximately 600 exhibitors expected to
participate. The exhibition will cover a net area of approximately 45,195 sq. metres,
while the gross exhibition area is expected to exceed 1,02,000 sq. metres, spread
across 16 exhibition halls.

The exhibition will showcase a comprehensive range of machinery, equipment,
technologies and allied products covering pre-press, press, post-press, digital
printing, labels, flexible packaging, paper packaging, corrugation, converting,
textile printing, signage, consumables, spare parts, software and related
services. Special emphasis will be placed on advanced, innovative and cost-effective
technologies suitable for Indian manufacturers, particularly Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs).

As the entire available exhibition space has already been booked and several
companies remain on the waiting list.

The promotional activities at All in Print China received an encouraging response, with
many international exhibitors and business visitors expressing keen interest in
attending PRINTPACK INDIA 2027 and exploring business opportunities in the rapidly
expanding Indian market.

Mr. K.S. Maan, President, IPAMA, expressed satisfaction over the positive response
received during these international promotional activities and stated:

“PRINTPACK INDIA has emerged as a major platform connecting Indian machinery
manufacturers with the global printing and packaging industry. Our sustained
international promotional efforts reflect IPAMA’s commitment to expanding the global
reach of the exhibition and creating meaningful business opportunities for our
exhibitors and visitors. With the entire exhibition space already booked and strong
interest being received from overseas markets, we are confident that the 17th edition
will establish new benchmarks in technology presentation, international participation
and business generation.”

IPAMA has been consistently participating in leading international exhibitions and
engaging with industry associations, trade bodies and overseas business delegations
to strengthen India’s position in the global printing and packaging machinery sector.
These promotional initiatives are expected to contribute significantly towards attracting
international buyers, encouraging technology exchange and creating new export
opportunities for Indian manufacturers.

With record exhibition space bookings, extensive international promotion,
participation from leading machinery manufacturers and an anticipated footfall
exceeding 1,50,000 business visitors, the 17th PRINTPACK INDIA 2027 is set to
be a landmark event for the Indian printing and packaging industry.