‘Screen Print India – Industrial’ Featured Zone Makes an Impressive Debut – Held during Media Expo’s 50th Grand Edition at Mumbai

09 March 2023: The screen printing industry’s progression from revival to resurgence was most evident at 50th edition of Media Expo, held at Mumbai, which witnessed a new offering, the Screen Print India – Industrial zone making an impressive debut from March 2-4, 2023. The Featured Zone showcasing the entire spectrum of possibilities, it provided a much-needed, dedicated convergence and networking platform for industrial screen printing.

Enabling trade visitors to explore solutions of functional coatings for medical and bio applications, aerospace and automotive printing, printed electronics, printed ceramics and much more under a single platform, the Screen Print India – Industrial zone had a highly successful inaugural edition. Representing a multitude of applications for functional graphics used for product promotions, it opened up promising growth areas for print businesses.

Media Expo 2023 Mumbai Edition was inaugurated by ..
– Rohit Yajnik, Head, Non-Fare Revenue and Branding, Mumbai Metro One (P) Ltd.
– Devang Sheth, Secretary, Screenprinting & Graphics Association of India (SGAI)
– Junaid Shaikh, Managing Director, Roshan Space Brandcom (P) Ltd.
– Raj Manek, Managing Director, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs (P) Ltd.
– Winston Pereira, General Manager, Messe Frankfurt India Trade Fairs (P) Ltd.

“With a wider range of products, live product demonstrations, inclusion of Screen Print India – Industrial zone on the show floor, Industrial Print Excellence Awards and panel discussions, Media Expo 2023 served as a complete package for indoor and outdoor advertising professionals. The strategic decision of hosting the panel discussions alongside the show gave the exhibitors, business visitors, speakers and delegates the perfect combination of a comprehensive platform to source new solutions and gain knowledge. By segmenting the Screen Print India brand as per its applications of textile and industrial screen printing alongside two of our flagship fairs, we aim to develop the exhibitions in a more targeted and well-defined manner to suit their respective visitor profiles and market demands,” shared Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd.

Commenting on the significance of the new expo making its debut, Anil Brahmbhatt, President, Screenprinting & Graphics Association of India (SGAI), said, “Screen printing industry is constantly evolving and developing. Specific segments within it have witnessed a great deal of progress and industrial is among those witnessing rapid growth. As the head of India’s national screen printing association, I am pleased that this niche segment has a dedicated interactive platform to facilitate its further expansion. Enhancing awareness of technology and raising quality benchmarks are aspects that SGAI has always upheld and the panel discussion being held during Screen Print India – Industrial is a positive step in this direction.”

Screen Print India – Industrial Featured Zone was Supported by European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association (ESMA) and Screenprinting & Graphics Association of India (SGAI).

Screen printing continues to be one of the most effective techniques for creating art, prints and designs in multiple industries; be it retail, automotive, electronics or textiles. Its efficacy to print on almost any kind of surface, be it cloth or fabrics, paper or plastics, glass, wood, leather makes it one of the most versatile technologies that can be used for both textiles as well as industrial applications.

Screen Print India is an established and reputed event brand, expanded by a reputed event organiser with distinct segments for a focused interface. With an aim to create a more targeted platform catering to the respective textile and industrial buying groups, the organisers, Messe Frankfurt India, have split the brand into two focused segments of Screen Print India – Textiles and Screen Print India – Industrial.

They say the proof of the pudding is in its eating and the same way, the success of an exhibition can be gauged from the feedback shared by the exhibitors. Screen Print India – Industrial too received appreciation and applause from those who showcased their offerings during the three-day expo.

“This was a good exhibition, we received a very nice response at our stall, good customers have been walking in. We participated after a long time and are feeling good. Next time, the entire expo should be exclusively for screen printing.”
– Nitesh Dube, Technical Sales Manager, Umrao Automation (P) Ltd., Vasai

“We liked the exhibition, the feedback from people is good. On-time delivery is what we believe in and adhere to. Our factory is in Andheri. We are into PVC cards, luggage tags and many more items, with plans to increase the capacity to 3 lakh cards a day.”
– Prabhu Patni, Director, Colour Stop Solutions (P) Ltd., Mumbai

“New enquiries are generating here. We are getting new footfalls, new customers. Existing customers are also visiting as it is a Mumbai-based show. We are promoting our screen printing machine at the exhibition.”
– Vishal Karlekar, Marketing Executive, Duratech Automation (P) Ltd., Vasai

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