Industry Updates

Packaging cluster sought in Himachal

June 08, 2022

Packaging cluster sought in Himachal

Abolition of GST on packing of fruits also raised at CII meet. The HP Corrugation Box Manufacturers Association has demanded setting...

Purbanchal Paper Mill to Set Up a 150 TPD Plant in Assam

April 08, 2022

Purbanchal Paper Mill to Set Up a 150 TPD Plant in Assam

Assam-based Purbanchal Paper Mill would have Paper Machinery supplied by DS Engineers & Pulp Mill By Parason Machinery...

Ashoka Kraft Industry orders Shoe Press from Parason Machinery

April 07, 2022

Ashoka Kraft Industry orders Shoe Press from Parason...

The Shoe Press by Parason Machinery will provide immense advantages in terms of improving the dryness in addition to reducing...

96 countries recognise India’s Covid vaccination certificates, Mansukh Mandaviya says

Nov 22, 2021

96 countries recognise India’s Covid vaccination certificates,...

New Delhi: Ninety-six countries have agreed to mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination certificates with India, Union Health Minister...

JK Paper Signs MoU with IIT Delhi to Set Up JK Paper Centre of Excellence in Paper and Packaging

Oct 18, 2021

JK Paper Signs MoU with IIT Delhi to Set Up JK Paper Centre of...

New Delhi- JK Paper, the pioneer of branded paper in India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Delhi, the country’s...

Industry news / Most recent

Packaging cluster sought in Himachal

March 23, 2023

HP’s new Indigo 200K digital press for flexible packaging converters

The new, series 5, HP Indigo 200K digital press prints up to 56 m/min (183 ft/min) and dramatically increases the productivity of high-margin, sustainable short runs of digital flexible packaging.....

Packaging cluster sought in Himachal

March 16, 2023

Maharashtra-based startup wins Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize for biodegradable packaging solution

The innovation — an alternative to fossil fuel-based thin-film polybags using seaweed....

Indian paper industry: a glossy and shiny future

June 10, 2022

Indian paper industry: a glossy and shiny future

With only 5 percent of the world’s production share and a massive gap in per capita paper consumption, the long-term growth looks promising. Economic reforms, rising literacy rates, and an exponential e-commerce demand for packaging will only spur growth...

Voith Paper Webshop enables Easy Ordering for Customers

June 08, 2022

Voith Paper Webshop enables Easy Ordering for Customers

Voith Paper Webshop enables the customers to order products and services in real-time. With the application, products like spare...

Yash Pakka Demonstrates at Global Investors Summit 2022 Graced by PM Narendra Modi

June 08, 2022

Yash Pakka Demonstrates at Global Investors Summit 2022...

The summit witnessed Yash Pakka’s cutting-edge sustainable products such as compostable carry bags, compostable flexible packaging...

Lemit Papers Orders Automation Technology from Valmet

May 31, 2022

Lemit Papers Orders Automation Technology from Valmet

The scope of Valmet’s order includes – Valmet DNA Automation System, Valmet DNA User Interface, Blade Consistency Measurements...

Another anti-trade action

May 30, 2022

Another anti-trade action

Govt must avoid protectionist measures. The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry last week issued a statement to the effect that...

KPPL Starts Newsprint Paper Production

May 26, 2022

KPPL Starts Newsprint Paper Production

KPPL can commence the operations with the production of newsprint grades of 42 GSM & 45 GSM while the printing paper of 52 GSM-70 GSM...

Govt brings import of paper under compulsory registration from Oct 1

May 26, 2022

Govt brings import of paper under compulsory registration from Oct 1

Move addresses dumping concerns of domestic paper industry and also checks re-routing of goods through other countries in lieu of trade...

Paper industry seeks allocation of coal

April 20, 2022

Paper industry seeks allocation of coal

The paper industry has sought priority allocation of coal and railway rakes for captive power plants of the pulp and paper industry...

EU lifts ban on export of waste paper to India

April 05, 2022

EU lifts ban on export of waste paper to India

Decision will help the paper industry tide over its raw material shortage The European Union (EU) has lifted its ban on exports...

Newsprint crunch: Are Indian newspapers staring at a crisis similar to Sri Lanka

April 02, 2022

Newsprint crunch: Are Indian newspapers staring at a crisis...

Amid an economic meltdown in Sri Lanka, two prominent newspapers were recently forced to shut and several others reduced pages...

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Paper is the result of human innovation and an extremely essential product. It is a sustainable, recyclable & plant-based product that connects us in so many ways to the important things in life. It is hard to imagine what life would be like without paper. All of us use it, in one of its many forms, each and every day. From food packaging to recyclable newspapers and magazines, to office paper & printing paper, most people can't get through the day without it. Further, the specialty paper provides new printing & packaging options. Paper may be made tough enough to withstand acid, or soft enough for a baby's skin. The Tissue paper has been providing unmatched hygiene, comfort and convenience to our society....

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