The New Delhi-based Okhla Printers and Providers Association (OPPA) has elected a new governing body. Vinay Baveja of Viba Press is the president; Ashwani Thapar of Pearl Printer is senior vice president; Akhil Chopra from AP India and Naresh Chandna from Sai Print O Pack are vice presidents; Gurpinder Singh Vohra from Kriti is the general secretary; Mukt Nath Pandey of Avantika Printers is the treasurer; and Manish Sachan of Print Resorts and Mirza Khalid are joint secretaries.
To mark this transition, OPPA organized a get-together and Diwali celebration on 26 October 2024 at Grand Dreams, Delhi.
Vinay Baveja, the newly appointed president, remarked, “Our team is enthusiastic and brings substantial experience to support fellow printers, helping the entire industry meet its growth objectives. Today, we recognize the need for more active local associations to address specific regional challenges effectively. OPPA remains dedicated to the development of printers, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers across the industry.”
The association honored ML Garg of Brijbasi Art Press with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Garg said, “In my decades in this industry, I have observed that our workers lack adequate training, though they are the backbone of our operations. I propose establishing a training institute in the Okhla Industrial Area for the industry’s improvement. To support this initiative, I am contributing Rs two lakh.”
The event included a knowledge session from Parmeshwar Patidar of Indus Analytics, who educated attendees about automation and ERP. Patidar highlighted over 60 common issues that hinder growth in the packaging and printing industries and announced a complimentary full-day training for 50 OPPA members at the association’s request.
Akash Kumar from Monotech Systems spoke about the future of digital inkjet printing technology and print enhancement. He showcased Monotech’s solutions, including KnowzzleJet, Ricoh printing presses, and PixelGlow print embellishment equipment.
Additionally, Avinash Kumar Yadav from Impel Services presented post-press solutions for bookbinding and book manufacturing, specifically for both traditional and digital book printing. He shared that with Impel’s extensive experience in bookbinding, they aim to address current challenges in book production and develop solutions tailored to meet unique industry needs.
