PAMEX 2026: all set for another landmark show!

Scheduled from 27–30 January 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, the exhibition is set to bring together the entire print ecosystem on one powerful platform, reinforcing its position as the definitive destination for innovation, collaboration, and business growth.

PAMEX 2026, India’s most valuable printing exhibition, is on the verge of delivering its biggest and most impactful edition yet. Scheduled from 27–30 January 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, the exhibition is set to bring together the entire print ecosystem on one powerful platform, reinforcing its position as the definitive destination for innovation, collaboration, and business growth.

With an unmatched scale and growing industry confidence, PAMEX 2026 will showcase 550+ exhibitors, 800+ live running machines, and 300+ product launches spanning print, labels, flexible packaging, corrugation, paper converting, textile printing, signage, and allied industries. The upcoming edition reflects the strong momentum within the Indian printing industry and its readiness to adopt future-forward technologies and sustainable practices.

Adding significant intellectual depth to PAMEX 2026 is the 9th MMS Round Table Conference, organised by The Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS), scheduled to take place on 29 January 2026 at The Sahara Star Hotel, Mumbai. The conference will serve as a high-level power meet, bringing together industry leaders, decision-makers, and experts to engage in meaningful dialogue aimed at strengthening the industry through innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.

Ashok Holkar, President, Mumbai Mudrak Sangh, highlighted the importance of the conference, stating, “The Round Table Conference is designed to spark meaningful conversations that translate into actionable insights. It is a platform where experience meets innovation, enabling the industry to collectively address challenges and unlock new growth opportunities.”

The highlights…

The MMS Round Table Conference will set the stage for dynamic and high-impact industry conversations, beginning with a networking lunch with the keynote address, followed by an intensive 90-minute Power Round Table discussion designed to encourage open dialogue and strategic exchange. The programme will further feature multiple industry presentations, an international in-depth session, and a panel discussion with leading print experts, offering diverse perspectives on emerging trends and challenges. The day will culminate in a powerful networking dinner at the Exhibitors’ Night, providing an exclusive platform for meaningful connections and collaborations. The conference will host eight specialised round table discussions, each guided by eminent dignitaries and subject-matter experts, ensuring focused, solution-driven deliberations.

The Chairman for the Round Table Conference, Tushar Dhote, will lead the proceedings, ensuring focused discussions and valuable outcomes that align with the evolving needs of the print fraternity.

The Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 will be conferred on Datta Deshpande, CEO, Pratham Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Key focus areas…

Key focus areas for the conference include Digital Commercial Printing, Inkjet Digital Book Printing, Corrugated Packaging, AI in MIS and Automation, Sustainability in Print, Digital Labels and Flexible Packaging, the evolution of Flexography, and value addition through embellishments—addressing some of the most critical and forward-looking themes shaping the future of the printing industry.

A platform driving the future of print

Organised by the All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), in association with Print-Packaging.com Private Limited, continues to strengthen its role as a catalyst for industry transformation. By combining large-scale technology showcases with thought leadership platforms like the Round Table Conference, PAMEX goes beyond being an exhibition—it becomes a movement shaping the future of print in India.

Here’s a peek into the display profile at PAMEX 2026:

Kodak to feature advanced print and packaging solutions

At PAMEX, Kodak will spotlight its advanced prepress technologies, including computer-to-plate (CTP) solutions and KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates, focusing on how these innovations empower printers to streamline workflows, enhance quality, and reduce environmental impact. At the booth, Kodak will also conduct presentations of the KODAK PRINERGY Platform tailored to customer requests and requirements. PRINERGY offers advanced automation and cloud-enabled capabilities to simplify production, integrate seamlessly with existing processes, and deliver consistent quality across analog and digital print.

In addition, samples produced on Kodak’s Inkjet Imprinting Systems will be showcased at the booth. These samples demonstrate the exceptional print quality, vibrant color reproduction, and versatility that Kodak’s inkjet technology delivers across a wide range of applications from commercial print to packaging. Visitors will have the opportunity to see firsthand how Kodak’s inkjet solutions can help them expand their offerings and meet evolving customer demands.

“The solutions we’re featuring at PAMEX 2026 demonstrate Kodak’s commitment to innovation and customer success. We look forward to helping print professionals unlock new efficiencies and opportunities,” said BhalchandraNikumb, Kodak Print Solutions Sales Director, India.

User-centric solutions @ Komori stand

“Poised to be its largest edition till date, upcoming PAMEX 2026 will be a great opportunity for us to engage with our existing valued customers as well as new prospects for nurturing strategic partnerships,” says. Jun Sudo, President, KOMORI India Private Limited. He further informs that the company will showcase an extensive portfolio of user-centric products and solutions portraying versatility and sustainability at the expo.

A line of cutting-edge Advance Series offset solutions will be among the key showcases of KOMORI India at the expo. “Advance Series presses are advancing businesses to enhance their agility and resilience in the increasingly competitive market,” tells Jitender Rohilla, General Manager–Sales, KOMORI India Pvt Ltd. The line includes Lithrone G44, Lithrone GX29 (for packaging solutions), Lithrone G837P (4 over 4 convertible Perfector for commercial & publishing solutions), and Lithrone LP-140 (one over one dedicated Perfector for pharmaceutical inserts, user manuals, and study aids).

According to Rohilla, the MBO/H+H folding system will also be another key showcase at the show. “This folding system extends our offering of high-end commercial and pharmaceutical finishing solutions,” he mentions, adding, “At the show, we will also demonstrate our commitment to digital integration and customer-focused services through the provision of our KP-Connect, a cloud-based production monitoring system supporting business improvement analysis of business owners and managers.”

Currently, KOMORI India is expanding its range of K-Supply printing consumables in the Indian market to further support customers in standardizing print operations and optimizing press performance at higher levels. The line of consumables will also be showcased at KOMORI India’s stall at PAMEX 2026.

Kridwinn to debut at PAMEX 2026 with digital innovations

Relatively new but a rapidly surging one-stop supplier of a range of highly-advanced and innovative digital inkjet printing, finishing, and embellishment solutions in India, Gurugram (Delhi-NCR)-based Kridwinn Innovations is debuting at PAMEX 2026 with live demo of machine, galleries of stunning print samples, and innovations around digital printing and post-printing solutions.

“We are one and a half years old company with highly experienced team of professionals having 20+ years in the industry. So, the participation in the upcoming PAMEX 2026 is our debut presence in any trade expo till date. What we expect from the expo is to get our brand recognised and connected to trade visitors with our advanced and innovative digital inkjet printing and print finishing solutions. Our focus has always been on enabling printers and converters to move beyond conventional production and build sustainable, value-driven businesses,” informs Jimit Mittal, Managing Director & CEO, Kridwinn Innovations Private Limited. He further informs that one of the key highlights at the company’s stall at PAMEX 2026 will be the live running of the newly launched VoreyAuraCut A6 digital label die-cutting machine.

Digimac Series inkjet print-on-demand book printing machine, Vorey digital label die-cutting machines, Luxarjet UV inkjet label varnishing & foiling systems, etc. will be what Kridwinn will be exhibiting as key highlights at PAMEX 2026, alongside others including variable data imprinting machines for security printing and such applications and hybrid digital label printer.

Print finishing equipments @ Hitech Systems stand

Hitech Systems PFE P Ltd is showcasing complete print finishing equipments for digital and offset printers. “We are launching three new products in die cutting, lamination and paper cutting. All the machines are running live at the show,” shares Kiran Gupta of Hitech Systems.

“PAMEX 2026 is a local show with high visitors foot falls. Come, See and Auomate your business with fully automatic systems,” she adds.

MINOSHA shows its champion RICOH production printing solutions

MINOSHA, an authorised RICOH distributor in India, is showcasing its champion RICOH production printing solutions, viz. Pro C9500 and Pro C7500, along with the newly launched Pro C5400s and Pro 8400s. These systems highlight RICOH’s strength in high-quality, high-productivity production printing. “New at PAMEX 2026 from us will be the Pro C5400s, a latest edition to our RICOH production portfolio and an entry-level model for enhanced print quality, improved productivity, and greater versatility,” says Prasanna Rajagopalan, National Business Manager–Production Printing, Minosha Print Solutions Pvt Ltd. He adds, “We will run live demos of the RICOH production printers during PAMEX 2026, showing the real-world applications, print quality, speed, and advanced features for visitors to see the technology in action.”

As demands for higher quality, faster turnaround times, and greater flexibility in digital production printing keep escalating in the printing & packaging industry, RICOH systems from MINOSHA’s portfolio are ideal for meeting these evolving requirements of quality, productivity, and wide range of applications ever expected by packaging and offset printers. “Every edition of PAMEX is always a premier platform for us to demonstrate RICOH’s advancements. We invite our customers to our stall at PAMEX 2026 to experience the all innovative solutions designed to drive business growth to the next level,” urges Prasanna.

Ashwin Enterprises to run live demos of finishing machines

With 30 years of excellence inprint finishing equipment and solutions, Mumbai-based Ashwin Enterprises is a treasure trove of a wide range of products, viz. Label Cutters,Sheet Cutters, Flatbed Cutter, Thermal Laminators, Digital Creasing Machines,Binding Solution, Pouch Laminators, etc.

“At PAMEX 2026, we will be conducting live demonstrations of our cutting-edge machines. The live running of the machines will privilege trade visitors to witness the precision, speed, and versatility of the equipment. In a way, seeing is believing!” tells Vinod Bhanushali, Managing Director of Ashwin Enterprises.

He continues, “We warmly invite you to visit our stall and experience our exclusive range of high-performance and technologically-advanced machines with our team of experts helping and guiding you to discover why our brands are trusted,preferred, and recommended by leading names in the industry. Come and see how innovation, reliability, and excellence come together—only at Ashwin Enterprises.” In the current market of rapidly and expansively evolving digital and short-run jobs, Ashwin Enterprises’ products are aligning with the changing trends by creating solutions that empower print professionals to deliver quick turnarounds, premium quality, and cost-effective results. The company always aims to offer everything a modern printer needs under its roof.

“After all, we will also use PAMEX 2026 as a launch pad to introduce our new-generation Digital Die-Cutters, Automatic Glue Binding and Spot UV Varnish Embellishment Machines, which are perfectly engineered to meet the needs in the modern print environments,” tells Vinod.

ColorJet showing diverse spectrum ofdigital inkjet printing solutions

Focusing on the latest and upgraded UV, eco-solvent, print and-cut, and resin technologies,ColorJet is all set to showcase adiverse spectrum of digital inkjet printing solutions at PAMEX 2026for creating a gamut of applications encompassing signage displays, labels & stickers, packaging graphics, and customised prints. “This complete showcase determines our leadership in providing end-to-end solutions for those engaging in signage,label, packaging, and industrial printing in the rapidly growing printing & packaging market of India,” says Aditya Dadu, Vice President and Business Head, ColorJet Group.

Aditya continues, “Amid the showcase of our complete spectrum of digital inkjet solutions, we will also launch some newest innovations at PAMEX 2026. The innovations will be revealed live at our stand, marking a significant milestone in our journey of continuous technological evolution.” Visitor sat ColorJet’s stand will be privileged to experience high speed production print runs signifying consistency, precision,and substrate versatility across diverse media. Live demos of innovative packaging and in-store branding applications produced seamlessly using high-productivity and cost-efficient printer performance will be featured in presence of technical experts from ColorJet at PAMEX 2026.

Find quality consumables @ Quality Products

Quality Products (India) is showcasing overprint varnishes & chemicals for print & packaging industry. “We are launching speciality & economical ranges in aqueous waterbase & UV coatings,” shares Chintan Rajesh Mehta of Quality Products. “We will also showcase our printed samples.”

“PAMEX is to create a central platform for brand building, networking, and sales allowing companies to showcase products, generate leads, meet customers/partners face-to-face, learn industry trends, gain competitive insights, and boost brand visibility in a targeted, interactive environment,” he concludes.

Insight Print Communications to showcase a host of innovative products

“At PAMEX 2026, we are planning to present our various groundbreaking printing technologies and solutions that are basically aimed at enabling printing businesses to become more creative, efficient, and profitable. The main exemplars would be HP Latex printers, Kodak, Fujifilm Revoria series, Epson, along with the super-modern finishing equipment whose features, quality, productivity, and sustainability of digital printing can be redefined.,” shares Ajay Aggarwal, MD & CEO of Insight Print Communications.

“Our HP Latex R530 sample will be on display, which can be printed on both rigid and flexible media. At PAMEX 2026, the new Gold, Silver & White Toner Technology from the Fujifilm Revoria Press SC285 & SC2100S is going to be the feature that nobody has seen before. With this amazing technology, for the first time in digital printing, printers can make stunning metallic and special effect. This means wonderful new applications in luxury packaging, interior design, and commercial printing, among others,” he adds.

On talking about the current trends in printing and packaging, Ajay says, “Certainly, the industry trend is leaning more towards personalization, sustainability, and value-added printing. PAMEX is the biggest platform in India for the print, label, and packaging community, a perfect stage to meet with print people, technology partners, and converters. We reach the customers directly, get their reactions, and quickly see how to act in the changing market with our solutions at hand.”

Find colour measurement solutions @ X-Rite

At PAMEX 2026, X-Rite colour specialists will help to attain align production and brand expectations and produce colour against measured and achievable color standards; decrease make-ready time by more than 40% and reduce ink, paper, and labor waste by 50%.

Featured Hardware for Color Measurement will include IntelliTrax2 Pro: Integrated and Automated Color Scanning Solutions; eXact 2 Family: Quickly measure color across a wide variety of substrates; Ci62 /Ci64: A handheld sphere spectrophotometer to capture accurate color data on metallic and reflective inks as well as textured surfaces; and i1Publish Pro3: A solution to profile and calibrate cameras, monitors, projectors, scanners, and both RGB and CMYK+ printers.

For visual evaluation, the company will offer Judge LED Light Booth, an eco-friendly, LED color evaluation tool that offers instant warm-up and consistent lighting to ensure accurate evaluations across the supply chain.

The company will also offer Software for Formulation and Quality Control.

Nippon Color to launch new products @ PAMEX

At PAMEX 2026, Nippon Color will present a wide range of advanced digital printing and finishing technologies. ”One of our launches on display is Vorey’s AuraCut A8, the eight-head digital label finishing system capable of cutting at speeds of up to 17 m/min. It uses a high-speed CCD camera for precise registration and automatic job changeover, offers fully automatic blade depth adjustment, and is equipped with a four-axis fully automatic tension control system. The machine is designed for efficient roll-to-roll label cutting without the need for dies and is ideal for short-run and prototype label production,” shares .Akshat Pardiwala, Director of Business Development (Nippon Color), CEO (New Print Solutions).

“We will also be introducing a new brand, TPS, and their S2+ series of digital flatbed die-cutters. This system can hold up to four tools simultaneously and performs half-cutting, full-cutting, cut-and-crease, and V-cutting with ease. It features a heavy-duty electric oscillating tool that can cut materials as thick as 20mm. The S2+ series supports a wide range of applications including labels, packaging prototypes, customised boxes, door hangers, POP signage, foam boards, greeting cards and much more. Both machines will be running live at our booth for visitors to experience their speed, accuracy and workflow benefits first-hand.,” he shares.

“We are eagerly looking forward to PAMEX 2026 as it marks an important chapter for us with several new product launches and live demonstrations planned. The exhibition will give our customers an opportunity to see the machines in action, take trials, evaluate the technology closely and understand how these solutions can enhance their production capabilities. We expect strong engagement throughout the show and are confident that the event will result in several confirmed orders. More importantly, we aim to use PAMEX as a platform to strengthen our relationships and to share insights on future technology trends that will shape the Indian printing industry,” concludes Akshat.

DGM to launch SmatBraille

DGM Automation India Pvt. Ltd will showcase their latest technology flatbed diecutter Technocut 1050S with stripping, front waste removal and automation like micro adjustment. “Another latest technology we are launching at the show is SmartBraille, which is an Offline and inline Braille embossing with inspection machine. Customer can buy an offline solution or inline solution with folder gluer,” shares Puneet Aggarwal, Managing Director of DG Automation. “We will show live demonisation of our diecutter with stripping and front waste removal and SmartBraille.”

“PAMEX 2026 is an important platform to capture western India market as majority footfall is from western India. Please do visit us to have live experience of above stated technology and techno-commercial discussion,” he shares.

Complete IP and PP solutions @ Konica Minolta stall

Konica Minolta shall be demonstrating its complete lineup in Industrial Printing and Production Printing at PAMEX 2026. The showcases will cater to the commercial, label, and small packaging segments, alongside advanced productivity enhancement solutions powered by the AccurioPro Flux workflow suite. The company will demonstrate the AccurioLabel 400, AccurioLabel 230, MGI AccurioShine AS3600 with iFoil, AccurioPress C14010S, AccurioPress C7100 Enhanced, AccurioPress C4080, AccurioPress C4065, AccurioPress 7120, AccurioPrint 2100, as well as the OP products bizhub C751i and bizhub 950i.

In addition to its production and industrial print portfolio, Konica Minolta will also showcase select Collaborative Solutions and Managed Content Services, demonstrating how print businesses can strengthen communication, design collaboration, and content workflows alongside core production operations.

These include Innex Cube with EPOS Headset, Innex Connect paired with the C570, Ideao Hub, and Innex CM55, along with KOMI Doc, Konica Minolta’s Enterprise Content Management solution.

These offerings are positioned to support PP/IP customers who work closely with designers, agencies, and distributed teams, enabling faster approvals, improved pre-press coordination, and secure content handling.

“At PAMEX 2026, Konica Minolta will showcase two of its advanced production printing platforms introduced earlier this year, the AccurioPress C7100 ENHANCED and the AccurioPress C14010S. These solutions will be demonstrated to highlight their performance capabilities, application versatility, and productivity advantages for modern print businesses,” shares Manish Gupta, Head of Product Lifecycle Management and Planning Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. India. “Our team will be available throughout the show for one-on-one interactions to help visitors understand how these production, collaboration, and content solutions can be combined to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and drive greater value across their print operations.”

Pratham Technologies to showcase paper folding machines

Pratham Technologies will showcase their paper folding and tray packer automation in action, demonstrating how their solutions handle insert and outsert folding and packing.

“Live demos, product videos, and our experts will be there to discuss your specific requirements,” shares Datta Deshpande of Pratham Technologies. Their product categories includes pharmaceutical insert paper folding machine, outsert folding machine, commercial paper folding machine, pharmaceutical packaging and print inspection.

Also on display will be Round Pile Feeder 53, designed for nonstop production applications. It is equipped with an ultrasonic double sheet detector, batch counter, alignment table, and touch screen PLC control unit. It accepts a wide range of papers with different GSM from 28- 90 GSM.

Monotech systems offers end-to-end digital print, embellishment and publishing solutions

Monotech systems will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of digital printing, finishing, wide-format, and connected packaging solutions at PAMEX 2026, with a strong focus on digital print embellishment and value-added production. The showcase will address key segments including commercial print, labels, packaging, signage, industrial applications, and high-volume publishing, reflecting the industry’s shift toward shorter runs, faster turnaround times, and application-driven digital workflows.

At PAMEX 2026, visitors will see Production Digital Print Systems such as the RICOH Pro C7500, RICOH Pro C5400, and RICOH Pro 8400;Advanced wide-format and industrial inkjet solutions featuring Pixeljet HB 1800, Mimaki UJV100-160, and Pixeljet UV Mini;Digital Print Embellishment Technologies with PixelGlow Lumina and PixelGlow Vertex;Automated Digital Finishing and Cutting through the Plockmatic ColorCut SC7000 Pro-T and Connected Packaging and Track-and-Trace Solutions with Tracesci Max with Razor 6.

A key highlight at PAMEX 2026 will be the KnowzzleJet MM 880, an ultra-high-speed inkjet web press designed specifically for printers and publishers of books, educational content, and examination papers.

Provin to launch Katsura phthalate-free innovation @PAMEX

Katsura India, a joint venture for rubber roller production between the Delhi-based Provin Group and Katsura Japan will launch its phthalate-free innovation at PAMEX.

With manufacturing based in India, Katsura India focuses on delivering high-quality, high-performance rollers that are dependable and best suited to Indian pressroom conditions, while maintaining global standards. The company proudly completes one year of its operations in February 2026, marking an important milestone in its journey toward building a strong and sustainable presence in the Indian market. The response received from the customers has been overwhelming over the opening year, which yet again highlights the importance and acceptance of quality rollers in our industry.

At PAMEX, Katsura Roller India will be introducing phthalate-free rubber rollers, developed in response to growing concerns around phthalates, which are considered potentially hazardous substances that can pose health and environmental risks, especially in high-heat and solvent-intensive printing environments. By eliminating phthalates from the roller compound, Katsura aims to support safer pressrooms, regulatory compliance, and responsible printing — without compromising on performance or print quality.