OPA India Day at All in Print China 2026 Focuses on Printing Cooperation

04 November 2026: The Offset Printers’ Association (OPA) held an India Day celebration on 14 October 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre during All in Print China 2026. The gathering brought Indian and Chinese printing representatives together to discuss machinery, professional training and closer industry cooperation.

Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. supported the programme. The official exhibition schedule listed 12-16 October 2026 for the Shanghai show; Screen Print India’s All in Print China overview provides background on the wider event.

OPA India Day brings industry representatives together

Pratik Mathur, Consul General of India in Shanghai, attended as chief guest. Other participants included Evian Gu, general manager of Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai); Kamal Mohan Chopra, former president of the World Print & Communication Forum (WPCF); Lu Yan of the Shanghai Printing Trade Association; and Karan Chopra, representing OPA.

Mathur discussed India’s growing capabilities in printing, packaging and allied machinery, according to Moneycontrol’s event report. His remarks connected domestic manufacturing with international market participation and pointed to opportunities in digital printing and packaging technology.

K. S. Maan, president of the Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) and Pan Benxiang, foreign trade manager at AOER Machinery, were also among the participants. In its account of the programme, Print3 reported that Gu welcomed the Indian delegation and distinguished guests on behalf of Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Machinery and knowledge-sharing shape the discussion

Machinery development and professional cooperation featured in the speakers’ remarks. Maan discussed Indian machinery manufacturing and international business opportunities, while Pan introduced AOER Machinery’s printing and packaging converting technologies, according to Print3.

Print3 also identified technical education, research, manufacturing partnerships and product development as areas for possible cooperation.

Kamal Mohan Chopra focused on the historical and cultural connections between India and China. He argued for cooperation in knowledge and professional relationships alongside commercial competition, placing people at the centre of technological progress.

“Machines may print our books, our packaging and our publications, but it is people who print the future.”

Lu Yan welcomed the Indian delegation on behalf of the Shanghai Printing Trade Association.

Printing heritage and student development

Karan Chopra connected India’s printing heritage with OPA’s work in professional education and industry networking. His remarks covered Print Yatra, Print Olympiad and the Gutenberg Festival, initiatives intended to connect printing professionals and encourage technical learning.

The celebration followed OPA’s earlier plans to support the Shanghai exhibition. An organiser announcement in October 2025 had identified India Day and the Print Olympiad finale as planned activities. Screen Print India’s report on OPA’s exhibition preparations offers related background.

The programme included a felicitation ceremony and exchange of commemorative gifts, recognising the contributions of participating organisations and distinguished guests. It concluded with a vote of thanks and refreshments.

Beyond celebrating India’s printing heritage, the event reinforced opportunities for technological collaboration, machinery development, professional training and commercial partnerships between the two countries.

OPA’s India Day Celebration demonstrated the importance of international cooperation in advancing the printing and packaging industry, creating valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange, stronger industry relationships and future business growth.