Following the approval of the General Assembly of members of both associations in May, DistriPress was formally merged into Wan-Ifra. DistriPress members will have a dedicated community within Wan-Ifra to continue their services uninterrupted with the added benefit of complete access to the full suite of services of Wan-Ifra.
Wan-Ifra and DistriPress recently announced their strategic merger in a move poised to reshape the industry landscape. This union combines both associations’ strengths and resources and drives innovative initiatives within the industry.
Following the approval of the General Assembly of members of both associations in May, DistriPress was formally merged into Wan-Ifra. DistriPress members will have a dedicated community within Wan-Ifra to continue their services uninterrupted with the added benefit of complete access to the full suite of services of Wan-Ifra. Likewise, the merger will bring distribution expertise and best practices to Wan-Ifra members globally, further enhancing the value of their membership.
“We are incredibly excited about the opportunities this merger brings. With the rapid transformation in the media business, combining the resources of the two organizations will allow us to support the industry in a holistic manner” said Ladina Heimgartner, president of Wan-Ifra. “With the merger, we can provide even greater value to our members and make a more significant impact on the industry as a whole,” she added.
“I am very happy that after a brief yet considered courtship we have now paved the way for the merger of DistriPress and Wan-Ifra to form a federation that will serve the full range of interests of our global, varied membership base” said Tyler Brûlé, president of DistriPress. “From publishers to printers, retailers to distributors, we now have the most complete offer for our sector of the media industry and I look forward to meeting the expanded family over the coming months,” he added.
If you are satisfied with your sales, you probably don’t need us!
If you are happy with your equipment, consumables, and software sales to Indian printers, you probably don’t need us. But if you want to grow your sales or improve your marketing, then talk to us. Our research and consulting company, IppStar can assess your potential and addressable markets in light of the competition. We can discuss marketing, communication, and sales strategies for market entry, and for market growth.
For suppliers or service providers with a strategy and budget, I suggest you talk to us about using our hybrid print, web, video, and social media channels to impact your product communication. We are one of the world’s leading B2B publications in the print industry with hands-on practitioner and consulting experience – an understanding of business and financials, and some of the best technical writers. Our young team is ready to travel to meet you and your customers for content.
India’s fast-growing large economy has considerable headroom for print. Get our 2025 media kit and recalibrate your role in this dynamic market. Enhance your visibility and relevance to existing markets and turn potential customers into conversations.
Founded in 1979 as a technical newsletter, Indian Printer and Publisher is the oldest B2B trade publication in the multi-platform and multi-channel IPPGroup. IppStar [www.ippstar.org] is our Services, Training and Research organization.
