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APRIL Group’s two new innovations

APRIL Group, the manu- as retail receipts, logistics ink consumption and mini-
facturer of PaperOne™, one labels, baggage tags, and mising paper jams, ProDigi™
of the world’s leading pre- other fast-moving commer- supports lower total printing
mium paper brands, cial uses. costs—an important advan-
recently announced the Designed for strength and tage for both commercial
launch of two new speciality visual appeal, PaperOne™
products - PaperOne™ White Kraft has been created and consumer users. During
Thermal Base and to deliver a combination of the exhibition, visitors also
PaperOne™ White Kraft - at durability and a clean, pre- experienced the PaperOne™
Paperworld Middle East mium white finish. Suitable flagship cutsize and offset
2025, held in Dubai. for shopping bags, protective ranges, known for sharper
As one of the fastest-grow- wrapping, and secure pack- print results, fast-drying per-
ing hubs for global trade, the APRIL Group unveils new PaperOne™ innovations at PaperWorld aging, APRIL is offering this formance, and measurable
Middle East is a priority new product to brand owners
market for APRIL Group. our latest PaperOne™ inno- responsible manufacturing as a sustainable option that cost savings through the
The region’s continued vations here reflects our can deliver both productiv- meets growing demand for company’s proven Quality,
expansion has made it a stra- long-term commitment to ity gains and sustainability high-quality, environmen- Productivity and Cost meth-
tegic platform for APRIL to the region and to supporting benefits for our partners,” tally responsible packaging odology.
introduce new products for its growth with reliable, said Wong. materials. APRIL’s sustainability
modern business applica- high-performance prod- PaperOne™ Thermal Base The PaperOne™ showcase principles continue to guide
tions. ucts,” said Edwin Wong, has been created to provide at Paperworld prominently the development and expan-
“The Middle East is not Global Commercial Head of superior smoothness, con- featured ProDigi™ HD Print sion of the PaperOne™ port-
only one of our most Paper, APRIL Group. sistent thickness, and opti- Technology, the brand’s sig-
dynamic markets, it is also a “PaperOne™ Thermal mal moisture control. Its nature innovation that folio. All PaperOne™
gateway connecting our Base and White Kraft dem- precise surface properties enhances colour vibrancy, products are made using
global customers to new onstrate how advanced support high-quality thermal print precision, and opera- 100% renewable plantation
opportunities. Launching paper engineering and printing for applications such tional efficiency. By reducing fibre.

PRINTALK 2025: A defining moment for UAE printing industry

The UAE’s printing com- UAE for fostering an envi- The event was defined by
munity marked a historic ronment of professional its interactive format and
milestone with the grand growth and industry unity. high level of audience partic-
success of PRINTALK 2025, The knowledge sessions ipation. Moderators
hosted by the IGSA UAE featured international Sabarish Ramanunni,
Alumni Association at Dusit experts including Dr. Bhaskar, Hareesh, Dipu M
Thani Hotel, Dubai. A nd re as K ra u sh aa r
The seminar brought (FOGRA, Germany) on Ravi, and Suresh played a
together global experts, emerging colour standards vital role in seamlessly con-
regional professionals, and and visual reliability, Jose necting speakers and dele-
industry leaders for a full day Thomas (Future Schoolz, gates, ensuring the
of insight, dialogue, and col- India) on pre-press chal- discussions remained both
laboration dedicated to PRINTALK 2025 hosted by IGSA UAE Alumni Association in Dubai lenges and accurate colour informative and practical.
advancing colour manage- reproduction, and The day concluded with a
ment, process standardiza- ous learning and technical George (Victory Printing Kulakkada Pradeep (CEO, heartfelt vote of thanks by
tion, and print excellence. innovation. This was fol- Press) Lakshmanan Future Schoolz) on press- Ancil Antony, Secretary of
Opening the event, Vinod lowed by felicitations from Ganapathy ( Al Ghurair related challenges and print
Kandanath, General efficiency. Their sessions IGSA UAE, expressing grati-
Convenor of PRINTALK Vikrant Chhabra (SONA Printing & Publishing LLC ) , provided invaluable insights tude to all speakers, partici-
2025, delivered a warm wel- Signature Papers), Vinay Anand TN ( SONA that resonated deeply with pants, and sponsors for their
come address emphasizing Krishnan (AFRA Signature Papers ) — all of attendees across every seg- contribution to the event’s
the importance of continu- Printechnik), and Sinoj whom commended IGSA ment of the printing sector. remarkable success.

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