In his inaugural speech, Crawford pointed out that Ipex has grown in size. He stated: "Ipex South Asia is 60% larger than what it was in 2009. The show is spread over an area 3000 sq/metres and has got 40% higher pre-registration than in 2009."
Crawford also stated that the printing industry in India is the world’s fastest growing print sector with a projected growth rate of 73%, whereas in countries like Russia and China are projected to grow at the rate of 69% and 60%, respectively.
Adding to Crawford’s view, Mehta said, that Ipex brings in a gamut of ideas and solutions. "Ipex is a great opportunity for Indian printers, who could not make it to the last international edition of it. With a specific section UK Pavilion designated for reconditioned production presses small printing entrepreneurs are sure to benefit from it." Wishing the exhibitors happy CYMK-ing, Mehta wrapped up his speech by introducing the upcoming printing and packaging show, Pamex 2011.
Ramu Ramanathan, group editor at Haymarket Media took the attendees through a quick browse of data about the Indian print industry collated by the PrintWeek India team. He stated that the Indian digital cut-sheet market is projected to be worth Rs 1500-1700 crore, and that it accounts for an estimated 2.2 billion digital impressions per year.
He added that tier-II and tier-III cities are emerging as the new markets for leading press manufacturers, both for new and reconditioned digital presses.
Ipex rolls out digital show and reaches out to Indian printers
Ipex South Asia kicked-off its third stint in India as Vijay Chopra, president of NIPA cut the ribbon after lighting the lamp in the presence of Manoj Mehta, president, AIFMP; Suresh Ramakrishnan, publishing director, Haymarket; Trevor Crawford, director for Ipex South Asia.
