“We See Tremendous Potential Inquiries Getting Generated”: Keyush Shah, Director, DN Excellence (OPC) (P) Ltd.
23 January 2025: Keyush Shah, Director, DN Excellence (OPC) (P) Ltd., Provides Perspectives on their Recent Participation and Stall Exhibit at Labelexpo India 2024.
Q: Is this first time you are participating at Labelexpo India ?
A: Yes, we participated for the first time in the Labelexpo India exhibition.
Q: Why did you decide to participate in this expo ?
A: We decided to participate because we want to explore the market opportunities and felt that it would be a nice occasion to also meet and interact with our old customers.
Q: What are the key products that you displayed at the expo ?
A: We represented ourselves by focusing more on security label; that is ultra destructive vinyl in which matrix can be removed. Our thrust was also on blue void non-transferable on the application to cover the mobile phone camera for security purpose. PET lamination for the application based on permanent lamination for vinyl protection permanently was highlighted along with our stall displaying doming chemical for the application of dome stickers that is UV-based epoxy, which we provide. Other regular products like self-adhesive PVC, polyester, permanent lamination film, transparent application tape, white & transparent polyester or PET base film for digital printing were also showcased by us at the event.
Q: How was the response to your stall at the expo ?
A: We found the response very positive, as most of the customers knew our brand so it was easy to connect to them and they also got to know what new products and special products we offer in the Indian market.
Q: What are your views on the future, the global picture for the label industry ?
A: My viewpoint for the coming days and future of the global industry is that due the product applications to which we cater today, it is going day by day stronger in automotive and electronics, so we see tremendous potential inquiries getting generated in the coming year.
Q: What are the key products that you displayed at the expo ?
A: We focused on different types of security label-stocks like less destructive vinyl in which matrix can be removed, it be can used through flexo printing and barcode printing. Next, we focused on non- transferable void, for the application based to hide mobile camera for security purpose. In this we have three colours silver, blue and red, readily available in stock. Also, we promoted static: transparent and white, both of which we keep the product readily available in stock. Further, we promoted our vinyl product to protect or laminate permanently; we tried to promote polyester-based lamination – 25 and 50 micron with clear liner of which we also keep the ready stock available with us. Plus, we strongly promoted tape of 4 pillar brand for transparent application along with surface protection tape. We also promoted water transfer paper of different thickness with the colours blue and white for helmet, cycle industry in north India. Additionally, we promoted 4 Pillar or Deer brand self-adhesive vinyl items which is used in screen printing industry in the market since 1980.
Q: What new products are you planning to launch or introduce in the coming days ?
A: Our first focus now is to promote our security label stocks in tier 2 or tier 3 cities. Our new product focus also to provide lamination films permanently. Our plan is also to diversify towards polycarbonate special grade and higher thickness. Also, our R&D team is working on to tap a new market in terms of removable and permanent adhesive for the garment industry.
Labelexpo India 2024 at a Glance …
Labelexpo India returned on 14-17 November 2024, bringing the industry together for four days of live demonstrations. Visitors discovered state-of-the-art presses, intelligent labels, finishing units, inks, dies and substrates from the leading manufacturers. With 250 leading suppliers exhibiting, this was an opportunity to meet the companies who are driving our industry forward. Labelexpo India 2024 marked emerging powerhouse – The Indian label and package printing industry stepped forward to showcase new conventional and digital press technologies in this record-breaking show. Indian label and package printing machinery suppliers dominated Labelexpo India 2024, marking the industry’s emergence as a key player on the world stage. Over 90 percent of exhibitors were Indian companies, with most international suppliers exhibiting through their Indian partners. At the same time, Labelexpo India 2024 was the biggest and most vibrant show in the event’s history, drawing 13,792 visitors – up 14 percent on the 2022 edition and with one third more exhibition space than the last show. It also attracted a record number of first-time exhibitors, 70 in total. Over half of show exhibitors rebooked for Labelexpo India 2026, a major vote of confidence in the future of this key event.
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