India, An Opportunity Prem Bandhu Gupta
IPAMA (Indian Printing, Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers Association) Founded in 1988 (17 years old) Association represents 80% of the Indian manufacturers industry Recognized by the Commerce & Industry ministry (Govt. of India) Headquartered in New Delhi with regional offices across India
IPAMA Members No. of members Prepress30 Press154 Post Press91 Others132 TOTAL407
Member Breakup Press Related Members Sheetfed Offset44 Web Offset35 Screen4 Letterpress4 General9 Packaging58 Allied Equipment / products103 Consumables29
IPAMA Activities / Functions Information dissemination Development of new markets and avenues of growth for its members Tradeshows, conferences and seminars Training and research centers
Why India? A true democracy A vibrant economy with low inflation Stable currency with a well developed banking system Friendly foreign investment and trade policy Improved industrial policy A huge internal market English is the most prevalent business language Large reservoirs of skilled manpower and managers Strong legal & accountancy system A free and vibrant press Growth over 10% and expected to rise
Why India for Graphic Arts? 130,000 presses across the country Capital investment over $1800 million 1.3 million employed in the industry Vast range of equipment manufactured Total domestic production over $1000 million Exports of $250 million web units per month 1 ink manufacturer alone exports $100 million
I.e.: India = Opportunities for you Joint ventures Collaboration & cooperation in R&D Contract manufacturing Technical support and service Back office functions Engineering services Huge market for your products (New and used)
Some Trailblazers Manugraph and MAN Roland Technova - GATF Award winner Heidelberg DIC Baldwin EFI BOBST ………..
IPAMA EXPO November, 2006 Hyderabad, India Ideal place to experience the Indian graphic arts industry Network / interact with manufacturers, dealers, agents and industry organizations 15 years of exhibitions by IPAMA International exhibitors and participants Last Show Delhi: –Over 400 participants –250,000 sq feet of exhibition space –Over 60,000 buyers
Your Partners in India IPAMA NPES (Worldwide and India Office)
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