OBITUARY: Vinay Kumar Gupta, General Secretary of IPAMA Passes Away

04 October 2024: Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) is deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Vinay Kumar Gupta, General Secretary of IPAMA and Director of AEC Machinery Co. (P) Ltd., Amritsar, Punjab. AEC Machinery Company (P) Ltd, was established in 1996 and we are specialized Manufacturers & Exporters of Corrugated Board & Box Making Machinery. He was just 58 years old and passed away on 2nd October 2024. Vinay Kumar Gupta dedicated his life to the development of the Indian Printing and Packaging industry. Since undertakingthe role of General Secretary in October 2021, he guided IPAMA to new heights, overseeing the successful organization ofinternational events such as PRINTPACK INDIA and IntraPac India Exhibitions. His joyful and humble personality left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His loss leaves a void in IPAMA that will be felt deeply for years to come. Vinay Kumar Gupta was not just a visionary businessman and leader but also a humanitarian whose contributions to the Indian packaging industry will be remembered for generations. His dedication and inspirational leadership were a beacon for all who worked alongside him. IPAMA extend its deepest condolences to his family and pray to the Almighty for peace for his departed soul. May his family find the strength to bear this irreparable loss with courage and fortitude.