INDUSTRY NEWS
Covid-19 pandemic postpones major Indian print exhibition
Printpack India postponed from March to May 2630 2022
Information comes to us on 24 January 2022 , that the IPAMA governing council meeting convened on 17 January 2022 decided to postpone the Printpack India exhibition from its March 2022 dates to 26 to 30 May 2022 . The organization ’ s press release says , “ Keeping in view the prevailing conditions and recommendations of the exhibitors , associate partners and in consultation with the officials of India Expo Centre , the governing council decided to postpone the Exhibition for one or two months and organize it at the India Expo Centre from 26 to 30 May 26 2022 which appears a safe period for the exhibitors and all other concerned parties , including the business visitors who are the backbone of any exhibition .
The dates for availing discounts and the eligibility criteria were also revised , as under : i ) For existing exhibitors , to avail early bird discounts , 30 % payment as second instalment , must be transferred in IPAMA ’ s bank account by 21 March 2022 . And the balance 50 % payment on or before 10 May 2022 . ii ) For a new exhibitor , the remittance of 50 % payment in IPAMA ’ s account by 21 Feb 2022 , is a must to avail the Motivational and Covid discounts . And the balance 50 % payment must be paid on or before 10 May 2022 . No new exhibitor is eligible to avail the aforesaid discounts after 21 Feb 2022 . Please note that the
u discounts are subject to IPAMA membership . The leading companies and exhibitors of the industry have assured that they remain invested and will be present at the Fifteenth Printpack India exhibition . The organizers expect the event to be unique and highly innovative as it will be the first major Indian printing industry exhibition after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic . n
Brooke set to lead X-rite digital color platforms
XRite announces Chris Brooks as president
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X-Rite and Pantone , global enterprises in color science and technology , recently announced the appointment of Chris Brooks to the role of president , X- Rite . A seasoned leader with more than 20 years of general management , commercial , engineering , and global operations experience , Brooks will lead the company ’ s innovation strategy into digital color platforms , cloud services , and connected hardware .
“ Digital technologies are transforming the way physical products are designed and manufactured allowing for more creativity , customization , and
Indian Printer & Publisher | 1 March 2022 opportunity ,” said Brooks . “ I ’ m excited to join the company that has been on the forefront of this transformation , leading the way with digital color communications and cutting-edge color measurement solutions designed to bring color to life from inspiration through final production .”
Brooks joins X-Rite with a diverse background in industrial manufacturing , medical devices , pharmaceuticals , and foodservice . Most recently , he served as vice president and general manager at Ametek ’ s Engineered Medical Components business . Under his leadership , the business accelerated sales and operating profit across multiple global manufacturing facilities by implementing core growth strategies with strong financial oversight .
Prior to Ametek , Brooks held various management positions with increasing responsibilities in operations , engineering , marketing , and business development at Illinois Tool Works ( ITW ), Nordson , Coca- Cola , FMC , and Merck .
An active community leader , Brooks participates on the boards of numerous non-profits including Thurgood Marshall Center Trust , North Carolina A & T Board of Visitors , American Heart Association ,