Industry event held alongside Bharat Print Expo 2026 recognised innovation, quality, and technology adoption
The National Awards For Excellence in Print (NAEP) & Global Print Excellence Awards (GPEA) 2026 were held on 28 April 2026 alongside Bharat Print Expo 2026 in Chennai, bringing together companies and professionals from the print and packaging sector.
The awards were organised by the All India Federation of Master Printers in association with ReEnvision Events Private Limited.
The event featured AV Anoop as Guest of Honour. He is associated with brands including Medimix and businesses across personal care, spices, and Ayurvedic healthcare.
Focus on Innovation and Industry Development
The awards recognised companies and organisations across the print and packaging industry for achievements in quality, innovation, sustainability, and technology adoption.
Saubhagyanidhi Seksaria stated that the awards reflected advancements in creativity, precision, and competitiveness within the Indian print industry.
Anil Arora said the platform helped bring together different segments of the industry to recognise contributions shaping the future of print and packaging in India.
Award Winners and Industry Participation
JAK Printers Pvt. Ltd. emerged among the leading winners with more than 60 awards, while Spectrum secured over 50 awards.
CDC Printers and several other participants were also recognised for their contributions and innovations across categories.
According to organisers, the awards reflected increasing industry focus on technology-led creativity, precision manufacturing, and global-quality standards.
Networking and Industry Collaboration
The event also served as a networking platform for printers, converters, technology providers, and brand owners.
Organisers stated that the programme encouraged industry interaction, collaboration, and discussion around future opportunities in print and packaging.
Held alongside Bharat Print Expo 2026, the awards formed part of a larger industry platform showcasing both technological developments and industry achievements.
The organisers announced that future editions of NAEP & GPEA will continue to be held alongside Bharat Print Expo events. The next edition, Bharat Print Expo 2027 with the NAEP & GPEA 2027 Awards, is scheduled for May in Bengaluru.
