Indian Printing & Packaging Industry Shines at WEPACK 2026

Ludhiana, April 22, 2026: The Indian Day program at WEPACK 2026, the World Expo of Packaging Industry, was held with great enthusiasm at the 7A700, WEPACK Carnival Conference Zone, Hall 7. The event brought together over 150 Indian entrepreneurs, Chinese manufacturers, and the WEPACK team to foster networking and explore collaborative opportunities in India’s booming packaging and printing sectors.

Organized by RX and co-hosted with leading Indian trade associations, FCBM and OPA, the program served as a dedicated platform for high-level dialogue, innovation showcase, and business matchmaking between Indian delegates and international solution providers. The agenda began with a lively Sign-in & Networking session, followed by welcome speeches. Rajendra Bhati, President of the Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers of India (FCBM), addressed the gathering first. He was followed by Prof. Kamal Mohan Chopra, President of the Integrated Printing, Photography & Multimedia Technologists’ Association (IPPAMTA), who represented the Indian printing and packaging industry.

In his welcome speech, Prof. Kamal Mohan Chopra highlighted the critical need for stronger collaboration across the graphic communication value chain. He stated, “The future of our industry lies in seamless networking between all platforms of printing, packaging, photography, and multimedia technologies. Only through joint efforts and shared knowledge can we achieve accelerated progress and unlock new growth opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs on the global stage.” He further emphasized, “As we stand at the intersection of tradition and cutting-edge technology, it is essential that we build robust bridges between Indian industry and international innovators. Let us commit today to fostering meaningful partnerships that will drive innovation, enhance quality, and expand market reach for the entire Indian graphic arts and packaging ecosystem.”

The session continued with an informative Tech Talk on “Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Solutions Application in India Market” delivered by Terry Chen, Board Chairman of Smartech Machinery Co., Limited and Legend Pack Co., Limited. The Indian Day at WEPACK 2026 successfully showcased the dynamism and potential of India’s packaging and printing industry. It provided a unique opportunity for Indian delegates to engage directly with global technology providers and explore emerging business avenues in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

Prof. Kamal Mohan Chopra’s participation as President of IPPAMTA underscored the association’s commitment to integrated development across printing, photography, and multimedia technologies, reinforcing India’s growing influence in the international packaging arena. The event concluded on a positive note with participants expressing optimism about the new partnerships formed and the promising future of Indo-Chinese collaboration in the packaging and printing sectors.