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Forum of Asian Pacific Graphic Arts (FAPGA) formerly known as FAGAT, is the general name for the organization which is being operated by the representative organization of the printing industry who are located in the Asia and Pacific regions.

The object of the Forum of Asia Pacific Graphic Arts is to facilitate the exchange of printing technologies and to promote progress in the printing industry in Asian and Pacific countries, considering to build a co-operative relationship to aim towards internationalization.

The First meeting of the FAGAT was organized during the year 1996 at Japan. The participating countries were Korea, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Japan participated. Then member countries, Korea, Bangkok, China and other countries hosted the remaining yearly meetings. Later, 12th FAGAT meeting was held at Australia during 2011 where India joined as a member in the FAGAT. The 13th Conference of the FAGAT was held at New Delhi India When Mr.Peter Lane of Australia was elected as the Chairman, Mr.R. Suresh from India as the Secretary General and Mr.Kunio Ishibashi as the Treasurer from Japan. The next FAPGA meeting is scheduled at China during 2014.

While 2012 has been a more difficult year for businesses than many envisaged, with uncertainty continued into 2013 but with a new vision and determination and embracing the new technology I hope we could improve the situation.

The printing industry like many other industries is starting to pick up steam in going “Green”. From recycling paper to using soy ink and smart printing companies are starting to realize the benefits of going “Green”.

In fact, the emergence of computer has complemented the printing business and has played a significant role in increasing its status as a clean profession. Today the progressive printers are equipped with the latest computer controlled printing machines and flow lines for binding, while the state of the art digital technologies are being used in pre-press. Leading Printing companies have optimized the use of information technology in each and every area of the Printing business. Printers today are equipped at par with the best print production facilities in the world. The Printing Industry’s quality standards have improved dramatically with immense production capacities.

The new age Mantra for FAGAT is INNOVATE, SUSTAIN & FLOURISH.

Whether it is adding a technological twist to an existing brand or Revamping a product to match today’s sophisticated customer needs or developing a new marketing strategy for sustained growth. Innovation has always been the success mantra of most flourishing global brands.

FAPGA is an endeavor to push the Asian & Pacific print world towards break through strategies and combat challenges in the fact.

R. Suresh, India, Secretary General

Secretary General’s Corner Chairman’s DeskTo be elected as the inaugural Chairman of the Forum of Asian Pacific Graphic Arts (FAPGA) is a special honour and privilege, as it demonstrates that the participating member countries of Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Sri Lanka after many years of collaboration are now committed to formalising the structure and operation of FAPGA.

This process of formalisation is based on agreeing to a Constitution and the registering of FAPGA as a not-for-profit association in a member country. The significance of FAPGA is that it has the opportunity to encourage all Asian Pacific countries to join on a common platform of discussing the future of the printing industry, regardless of whether that country is a developed or developing economy.

It is of interest to note that it was my honour and privilege to be the Chairman of the 7th World Print Congress, which was held in Beijing, China in May, 2001 and that conference theme then was “The Challenges Facing the Printing Industry of the 21st Century in a Knowledge-Driven Society”.

Thirteen years later, the Asian Pacific print community continues to respond to those same challenges with the resolve that it is not whether print will die BUT how print will live, as we consider and plan our future.

This is an important message to build awareness and confidence within ourselves, as well as send a strong message to the Asian Pacific community and governments that we, as a global industry, despite the challenge of change, the print, packaging, design, label, newspaper industry does provide a sustainable service, creates employment and career opportunity, in order to attract quality people into our industry and our print products are the most convenient, economic and environmental communication media available.

Also, regardless of the region or country, whether a developing or a developed economy, no business operates in isolation, as there are a myriad of forces influencing and pressurising costs, prices, product demand and supply. The printing industry is no exception, operating in an environment where costs associated with paper, labour, electricity and capital are impacting on profitability. While changes in new printing technologies, new emerging medias, new ways of conducting business and the purchasing power of the print buyers are all impacting on printing income.

The pace of change in technology and the economic influences both direct and indirect will continue to cause all companies to review, refine and realign their services, production processes and communication with their customers. Also, capacity utilisation, competitive pricing, environmental issues, new alternatives to traditional printing and mobile technology, require innovative consideration, solutions and applications.

I see this both a challenging and exciting period for FAPGA as it creates an environment to engage and exchange information on print, communication and other media with our neighboring countries and I encourage all countries in the Asia Pacific region to join and share this experience.

Peter Lane, Australia, Chairman

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Glimpses of 13th FAPGA meet

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13th FAPGA meeting held in India13th Annual conference of FAPGA (Forum of Asia Pacific Graphic Arts) was organized on 1st March, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 6 pm at Hotel the Park, New Delhi. This meeting was arranged as a package of 4 days from 27th to 2nd March, 2013 which consisted of visit to Print Pack Exhibition, visit to Taj Mahal, FAPGA meet and Print Romancing. The following delegates from different countries have participated:

AuStRALiA

Mr Peter Shepherdson Lane, Printing Industries Association of AustraliaMr Peter John Mansfield, Printing Industries Association of Australia

ChinA

Mr PU Jialing, Vice-President / Professor of Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication

Mr Zhang Shuang Ru, Executive Vice President, The Printing Technology Association of China

Mr Zhang Genxiang, Chief Supervisor, The Printing Technology Association of China

Ms Dou Xiufen, Deputy Director of Technology Exchange Department, The Printing Technology Association of China

Ms Jiang Nan, Executive Vice Secretary-General, The Printing Technology Association of China

JAPAn

Mr Kunio Ishibashi, Japan Federation of Printing Industries

Mr Tadashi Ishihara, Japan Federation of Printing Industries

MALAySiA

Mr Koay Hean Beow, Malaysia Association of Printers

Mr Liew Chee Khong, Malaysia Association of Printers

KoReA

Ms. Hye-Jeong Ahn, Advisor, Korea Federation of Printing & Information Industry Cooperative

PhiLiPPineS

Atty Dominador D Buhain, President, Philippine Printing Technical Foundation

Mr. Benito Brizuela, President Emeritus, 1st Vice-President 2013-14, Philippine Printing Technical Foundation

Ms Marikrisvi M Barrios, Philippine Printing Technical Foundation

Ms Marites D Liwanag, Philippine Printing Technical Foundation

Ms Anna Marie Go Yao, Philippine Printing Technical Foundation

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Mr Sanjeev Mohan, President, Sri Lanka Association of Printers

Ms Dharani Karunaratne, Sri Lanka Association of PrintersindiA Mr Suresh Rajendran, Chairman International Relations Committee, AIFMP

Mr Manoj Mehta, Organising Secretary, AIFMP

Mr.Govind Bharagava, President, AIFMP

Mr.Vijayakumar Chopra, Past President, AIFMP

Mr.Viren Chabra, Past President, AIFMP

Mr.Satish Malhotra, Chairman, International Relations,WPC

New Office Bearers

The new office bearers for 2013-14 were also elected during the meeting. Mr. Peter Shepherdson Lane, Printing Industries Association of Australia was elected as the Chairman of FAPGA, Mr.R. Suresh, Chairman, IR, AIFMP was elected as the Secretary General and Mr Kunio Ishibashi, Japan Federation of Printing Industries was elected as the Treasurer.

The next FAPGA meeting venue was fixed as China during 2014.

Mr.Manoj Mehta, Organising Secretary offered vote of thanks

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l Facilitate the exchange of printing technologies l Promote progress in the printing industry l View printing from various perspectives l Enable application of innovative solutionsl Attain sustainable growth in Print industry l Facilitate exchange of printing technologiesl Encourage progress in the printing business l Build co-operative relationship towards internationalization.l Make a complete net work among FAGAT countries.

FAPGA OBJECTIVES

APoLogy:

l Apology was received from Mr Prasit Klongnguluerm, President, Federation of Thai Printing Industries, Thailand.

AUSTRALIAN PRINT INDUSTRYThe Australian printing industry employs over 35,000 people directlyand more than 110,000 people indirectly in over 6,000 businesses.

If all theprint sectors were combined together that are linked directly and indirectly to the products and services produced by the broaderAustralian print industry, it is responsible for:

• supporting and generating almost $56 billion in revenue,

• contributes more than $18 billion to the Australian economy by way of gross value added,

• provides jobs for more than 184,000 Australians across more than 26,000 businessesand

• pays more than $11 billion in wages and salaries.

The Print Industry is the 4th largest manufacturing sector in Australia and serves all parts of the economy, including federal, state and local government, financial services,retailing, distribution, travel and tourism and manufacturing.

The majority of print operations are based in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria in direct proportion to state populations.

But even those firms that enjoy a strong market position and a

good balance sheet, remain concerned about margin erosion. Successful businesses retain large client databases, excellent client relationships, and niche expertise.

Nonetheless there remains a cohort of businesses that have failed to adapt to the changing needs of the market – and are inevitably left behind. For these business owners, the focus must be on minimising losses or, in more serious cases, exiting the industry before there is personal financial damage.

Technological change represents both a major challenge and an opportunity for the Australian print manufacturing sector.

A new breed of print and print-related entrepreneurs has entered the market, using new technologies and processes to gain market share or differentiation through superior material and media selection.

With reduced demand for only ‘ink on paper’ services, print businesses nowfind themselves fighting a war on two fronts by resourcing digital initiatives whilst preserving revenue and margins in their traditional print base.

The new print environment demands a transformation of business model and an improved understanding of the business

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PRogRAMMeSl The programme started with the exchange of country flags

between the participating countries.l The key note address was made by veteran, Sri Viren Chabra,

Past President, AIFMP.l Country papers were presented by team heads of Australia,

Japan, China, Philippines, Korea, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and India. Mr.Govind Bharagava, President, AIFMP, presented the country paper of India.

l Technical Presentations were made by Mr Avijit Mukherji, Head, Production, Printing, Business Group Ricoh India Ltd : & by Mr Deepak Chawla and Mr Naveen Kalapi of Technova Imaging Systems.

l Chairman, Mr.R. Suresh made a presentation on ‘sustain, innovate and flourish.

l A general discussion was organized to disucss on trade between FAPGA countries, current trend towards innovation and sustainability headed by Mr.Satish Malhotra.

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models that will work in a digital economy. Australian businesses arenow thinking strategically about the change needed, through greater levels of innovation and entrepreneurialism.

Unfortunately, the high Australian dollar is squeezing the industry as manufacturing and associated print work goes offshore but benefit from competitive prices for imported paper. New production processes are replacing traditional skillsets, and more productive equipment exacerbates the oversupply of print capacity.

Severe margin erosion is causing the collapse of printing companies –large and small –throughout Australia for a variety of reasons, predominately being unable to change, capacity utilisation or not willing to invest in new equipment.

Like many Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), business owners in the print sector let themselves get too involved in day-to-day business tasks as opposed to ‘developing the business’ in a strategic, long-term fashion.

The Australian print companiesneed to put a stronger focus on the areas of management, Human Resources, finance, advertising, sales and marketing.

Those companies with a loyal client base, skilled staff and good customer management systems are leverage these strengths by identifying new and innovative services that are in demand with delivery across multiple digital technologies.

Challenges impacting Australian Print companies

Disintermediation: Printers are being left out of the supply chain. Consumers now have access to cheap digital technologies, from e-mail to high-resolution desktop printers, to digital readers.

High Australian dollar: The high dollar is making offshore print services more attractive.

oversupply: Print businesses are investing in new plant and equipment, predominantly digital but improved production capacity has exacerbated industry oversupply.

Skills lag: The digital environment requires new skills such as online and mobile advertising, marketing and branding as well as new internal systems and processes.

Credit access difficulties: The failure of several large Australian sheet-fed businesses has had the knock on effect of reducing the availability of working capital in the industry. Paper merchants have tightened their credit terms and no longer act as the ‘default bankers’ for printers. Bank lending to this sector has also tightened.

Human resources and succession planning: Small, family-owned businesses frequently lack Human Resource expertise. Many business owners also lack the high level skills needed to devise and implement business transformation.

Industry consolidation: When stronger companies acquire weakened competitors or enter new sales territories, the competition can in fact intensify in those markets.

While there are many challenges for the Australian print industry, there is significant optimism for those companies that can ‘weather the storm’. Print will remain an important communication vehicle in a digital economy particularly for advertising, education and entertainment and the Australian printing industry is well down the road of change to take advantage of this.

The 5Th All-in-Print to StAge in ShAnghAi, ChinA in 2014

Another influential platform for world graphic arts & printing communities

The 5th All-in-Print or All-in-Print2014, one of the largest international trade show for all printing technology and equipment will be held in Shanghai New International Exhibition Center between November 14-17, 2014. A total scale of over 80,000m2 and more than 100,000 visits are expected. The show is organized by The Printing Technology Association of China, China Academy of Printing Technology and Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. With the successful accumulation of four exhibitions, the 5th All-in-Print under the theme of “Inspiring Vision of New Printing Era” will showcase the latest innovations and applications, providing a platform for global technology communication and vitalizing the global printing industry with the development and reform in the

industrial technology revolution environment.

Since 2012, the organizers of the 5th All-in-Print China have participated in most of the world well-known trade shows with its booth and key image, such as DRUPA2012, TIGAX2012, FAGAT, PRINT2013, Labelexpo Europe 2013 etc. In this regard, All-in-Print2014 has already made a good impression to the world graphic arts & printing communities. For overseas exhibitors and manufacturers, All-in-Print has enjoyed an excellent worldwide reputation since its debut 10 years ago and has already grown up as one of the most influential platforms worldwide for the

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global graphic arts & printing communities to showcase their latest solutions and to communicate the latest trends in the industry. Thanks to the hard works by the organizer and the reputations which have gained through its previous shows, All-in-Print 2014 has received very active responses from its new and previous exhibitors since its first announcement in 2013.

After launching the call for exhibitors in April 2013, response has been very active from manufacturers of both domestic and overseas. By the beginning of December, application for showcase area has already outnumbered the expected scale of 80,000m2 and the application process will be closed soon. Manufacturers who have already decided to showcase their latest technologies and solutions in All-in-Print 2014 include big names like Cannon, Founder, Konica Minolta, Espon, FUJI XEROX and efi in the digital printer’s group, KBA, Man Roland, Shanghai AFA Printing Machinery Limited (an agency for Komori Corporation), Hans Gronhi and Beijing Jia He Ding Xin Technology Business Co., Ltd. in the press

group (with Heidelberg still in negotiation process), Sapphire Technology, Zenbo, Yoco, Wilson Leading Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd., Shenzhen Cesller Technology Co., Ltd, Guowang, Chengyuan Printing Machinery Co. Ltd, Newport Machinery (Shanghai) Co. Ltd and Esko Artwork in the package & post-press group, and Tokyo Ink, Hangzhou Toka Ink Chemical Co. Ltd., Kingswood Printing Ink Co. Ltd, XIANGCHUAN, China NewEast Printing Ink Co. Ltd, Siegwerk, Bauhina Variegata Ink & Chemicals Limited, Ji’nan Crown Ink and Daihei Ink in the ink-maker group. It could be expected that All-in-Print 2014 will be another succeed and become the biggest professional gala for world graphic arts & printing communities.

During All-in-Print 2014, a number of forum will be held in the same site, including that of FAPGA. The organizer will try its best to make the forum of FAPGA a great success, and welcome all FAPGA’s member countries to send delegation to Shanghai, China.

(Source : The Printing Technology Association of China)

Green Printing Certification

JFPI (Japan Federation of Printing Industries) held its 29th Green Printing (GP) Certification Committee Meeting on September 13th and 13 newly certified facilities and 23 renewal facilities were given GP certification, making total of 304 certified facilities.

At the same time, certification of GP compliant consumable was given to 15 products, 12 cleaning solvent, 2 plates cleaner and

JAPAneSe Printing induStry

GP Quarterly Seminar

GP Certification

Morisawa Type Design Competition 2014

Morisawa, Japanese major digital font and publishing software vendor, has announced “Morisawa Type Design Competition 2014”. The 2014 Competition will mark its 30th anniversary since the first Morisawa Awards International Typeface Competition was held in 1984. In the last competition held in 2012, there were total of 615 1 etching liquid. The total number of GP Certified Consumable is

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entries (239 in Kanji category and 376 in Latin category) from 298 designers in 19 countries and regions of the world. For more detail, please refer http://competition.morisawa.co.jp/en/

JGAS (Japan Graphic Arts Show) 2013

JGAS2013, organized by Japan Graphic Arts Suppliers Committee (JGASC), was held for 4 days from October 2nd to 5th at the Tokyo Big Sight. JGASC organizes IGAS and JGAS every two years alternately. JGAS 2013 is an international exhibition targeting Japanese and Asian markets, and was the fourth time to be held.

The general theme for the exhibition was “Print +α A New Challenge for the Print Media”. The printing industry is surrounded by difficult economic conditions and is facing drastic environmental changes brought by innovations in IT technologies and emergence of

electronic media. This general theme was chosen as we are being challenged by the need to create “+α” (something extra), in other words, create new added value which is free from conventional frameworks.

Main events were : “+Session”, “+Tour”, “+Park”, and “+Live Studio”.

“+Session” held panel discussions and seminars related direct to business. “+Tour” was conduct tours of the highlight areas of the exhibition. “+Park”, zones with various themes, and “Live Studio”, a special space from where various information was broadcasted, were also created.

The number of attendees was 31,237 in 4 days and attendance for most of seminars was very high and successful.

INDIAN PRINTINg INDUSTRYIt is heartening to learn that the Forum of Asia Pacific

Graphic Arts (FAPGA) is launching an e-magazine, enlighting

the activities and important events held in our member

countries for the information of FAPGA fraternity.

The aim of FAPGA is to bind ourselves where each

country is committed in the Forum in furtherance of the

agreements to establish an International Organization of

Printing and Graphic Arts, to encourage mutual cooperation

and active exchange of ideas, and to provide training in the

areas of printing, binding and distribution as well as the

appropriate environment for high-quality information and

technology exchange.

FAPGA during its full bloom will provide associations

which will provide appropriate environment for high

quality information and technology exchange where

member-countries can best position the printing industry in

a globally competitive world and also standardising printing

and graphic arts industry in the Asia Pacific region.

I welcome the efforts of Office Bearers of FAPGA for

launching the e-magazine. This first edition will cover

unique entries which will make the e-magazine most widely

used among print professionals by our member countries.

And we hope that this will become a clear leader in its

field.

I am sure, it will create a loyal community of readers

who are printers and thought leaders with a passion for

print which is unparalleled. The magazine will provide

vital information to the print fraternity who have print

enquiries and who invest frequently. It is a great attempt by

FAPGA to deliver a unique product that caters to upmarket

consumers and print entrepreneurs.

All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), the

apex body representing the Indian Printing Industry equally

supports, participates in and organises a number of regional,

national and international events with the aim of lobbying

for the interests of the printing fraternity.

I wish this endeavour all success.

AMSG AshokanPresident

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Diamond Jubilee Celebration of AIFMP

AIFMP showcased its achievements in the last 60 years by celebrating ‘Diamond Jubilee’. This is the event where each and every affiliate plays its role and their participation enhances the theme of the celebration - “Adding Colour to Life”.

The Grand Finale of Diamond Jubilee celebration was organised at Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai on Friday, 5th July 2013.

The Diamond Jubilee Celebration of All India Federation of Master Printers was graced by His Excellency Governor of Tamil Nadu, Mr. K. Rosaiah and presented the Awards to the stalwarts of the printing industry at The Leela Palace.

Mr Bikash Sarker, Chairman expressed his thanks to the invitees who had come from far off places to enjoy the evening programe of Diamond Jubilee. He thanked his colleagues of the celebration committee the various affiliates who had organised special events in their places to conduct programmes which are beneficial for the industry.

Special awards were distributed by the Governor. In his adress to the house, the Governor, thanked the AIFMP for the various projects which are truly speaking is meant for the welfare of the printing fraternity. The beautiful evening celebration will not just ponder up on the past events organised by AIFMP and rejoice the 60 years of its success but also recogised and honour printers from vivid walks of life.

AIFMP honoured the stalwarts who have contributed to the Indian print industry. The various categories included Lifetime Achievement

Mr Govind Bhargava, President and Mr Rajneesh Manooja, HGS visited China Print 2013 - May 13 - 17, 2013 Beijing alongwith other GC / GB members of All India Federation of Master Printers.

China Print 2013 one of the world’s biggest exhibition where world’s major printing and allied machinery mark their presence. The exhibition was unique platform for the industry, showcasing tomorrow’s technology and equipment. It was not only a stimulus but also a growth motor for the industry.

India Day on 16th of May 2013 was celebrated on 16th of May 2013 by President, Mr Govind Bhargava alongwith other officials of the Federation and printing fraternity joined on this occasion.

AIFMP extends full support for such programmes and technical meetings and B2C business developments.

CHINA PrINT 2013

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award, Jewel of AIFMP, Ratna and Diamond awards among others. The event also honoured the stalwarts of the industry under categories such as Young Entrepreneur, NAEP Star award, Printing Industry Stalwart and Young Woman Entrepreneur title. Mr K S Venkataraman of Chennai-based Newman Press was awarded with “lifetime achievement award”. Mr K L Shroff of Nutech Packaging was awarded with AIFMP Ratna Award and Prof Rajendra Kumar Anayath, with AIFMP Samman Award. All Past Presidents of AIFMP were honoured for their yeoman service to the printing industry.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINE PRINTINg INDUSTRY

In the Philippines, the Philippine Printing Technical Foundation (PPTF) with Atty. Dominador D. Buhain as the incumbent President spearheaded the following activities:

A. The Tenth(10th) Printech was held on August 22 to 24,2013 at the Philippine International Convention Center or PICC comprising of fortythree (43) exhibitors which occupied onehundred forty eight (148) booths which were visited by desired number of stakeholders who undertook business transactions thereto to bring about monetary success for both the exhibitors and the sponsoring PPTF;

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A.2 The theme of the above event is “Global Alliance for Progress”;

A.3 In the evening, the Printers’ Night and the PPTF General Assembly was jointly held with the theme: “PPTF Blazes with Red the Road to Unity.” The theme waspremised on the following aspirations and developments:

A.3.1 The need for the Philippine Associations involved in printing activities to be united likened to that of All India FederationMaster Printers as observed in the course of their seminar in 2013;

A.3.2 The revival of the Print Industry Board Foundation, Inc. to serve as the umbrella organization for the formation of legislative proposals to enhance the country’s printing industry;

A.1 In the opening ceremony of the 10thPrintech, the supposed speech of the FAPGA Secretary General about the welcome developments on the conversion of FAPGA to a well- meaning proactive association designed to uplift the printing industry in the ASIA Pacific Region was read;

A.3.3 The PPTF’s active involvement in the formation of FAPGA;

A.3.4 The PPTF’s active involvement in the formation of ASEAN Printing Association;

B. Practically, simultaneous with the above event the ASEAN Printers’ Forum and Training Program was held from August 21,2013 to August 24,2013 where Chief Delegates from the ASEAN countries preliminarily signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the formation of the ASEAN Printers Association;

B.1 The theme of the above eventwas “Unity for Global Alliances”;

B.2 The ASEAN Training Program received high commendations from the majority of around fifty(50)participants.

Reported by: DOMINADOr D. BUHAIN President, PPTF

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Sri Lanka provides a wide array of products to the export market ranging from commercial printing to quality packaging materials such as tea cartons, garment tags, and labels which provides a supporting service to major export sectors.

The industry is equally capable of catering to the export market, both in a small quantum directly and in significant volumes indirectly. The major portion of the industry currently supplies the local print market requirements. Most of the large organizations have been able to uplift themselves along with technological challenges and some have in fact improved to the extent of implementing sophisticated enterprise resource planning software. There is however a significant gap between large and SMPE in terms of technology, strategic management practices,

PRINTINg INDUSTRY IN SRI LANKAEuropean Union. Keeping-up with the present trend, Sri Lankan manufacturers have expanded their range of products to include a variety of novel environmentally friendly items. Other main export markets are Singapore, India, Venezuela, Maldives and USA.

The Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP) was established in 1956 and consists of 472 members. We are very proud to inform you as Printers that we are the only Association in the country that owns an Educational and Training Academy. We have established the Sri Lanka Print Media Academy (SLPMA); a fully-fledged Training Institute for the printing and Packaging industry. The Print Media Academy is committed to provide Training and Education to the industry in all aspects covering Pre-Press, Press, Post-Press and New Medium of Print Technology. SLPMA had a Print Promotion Seminar for Specialist Teachers from Germany in September 2013, and had the launch of the Training and Education Programs in October 2013.

Collate 2014 Print Exhibition and Awards Night which is held once in every two years is anticipating a wider international participation this time too. The Launch of Collate 2014 was held on Friday 4th October 2013.

The social event of the Association named ‘Peduru Party’ is the get together of Association Members and their employees, a colourful function which paves the path to enrich the rapport between employer and employee held in August 2013.

Enclosed photographs of the Print promotion Specialist Teachers seminar /Launch of the Training and Education Program/Collate launch/Social get-together – ‘Peduru Party’

Conceived, edited & published by R. Suresh, Secretary General, FAPGA, Cochin, India.

manufacturing strategy deployment, business process integration, quality management and other modern day business parameters.

The Print products are currently been exported largely to the