The document summarizes the history and formation of the Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers' Association (IPAMA). In 1986, industry pioneers gathered to form an association for manufacturers in the printing industry, as the industry was previously unorganized with no voice. The association was originally called the Graphic Art Equipment Association, and was later renamed IPAMA in 1988. IPAMA plays a key role in policymaking for the printing and packaging industries in India and collaborates with various government agencies and trade organizations.

1. IPAMA
INDIAN PRINTING PACKAGING & ALLIED MACHINERY
MANUFACTURER’S ASSOCIATION

2. BEFORE IPAMA CAME INTO BEING
• In 1986 the Indian graphics art industry was in a nebulous
state, unorganized and non-existent.
• There was no voice to attract worthwhile attention.
• Onslaught of imported machinery was un-checked and un-
mitigated, seriously impacting growth of Indian
manufacturing industry.
• So there was an instinctive urge for expression and
identification.

3. JOURNEY OF IPAMA
• On 26th August’1986 pioneers of the industry gathered to form an
Association of manufacturers of Printing Machines, Pre / Post
Printing equipments, allied equipment, inks and consumable
materials
• It was baptized “Graphic Art Equipment Association”.
• On 22nd August’1988, rechristened as “Indian Printing, Packaging &
Allied Machinery Manufacturers” Association” known as IPAMMA.
• Association, was registered under the Societies Registration Act of
1860 on 9th October 1991 and abbreviated as IPAMA.

4. ARCHITECTS OF IPAMA
The great Architects of IPAMA include :
• Mr. H. V Sheth of M/s Sheth Brothers.
• Shri Gyan Aneja of M/s. Lakshmi Type Foundry.
• Mr. Prem Bandhu Gupta of M/s Bandhu Machinery Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Balkrishan Khindria of M/s International Sales
Enterprises.
• Mr. Rakesh Agnihotri of M/s R & R Engineers.
• Mr. Davender Singh of M/s Asian Printing Machinery Co.
• Mr. P D Mathur of M/s Atlas Industrial Corporation.

5. FIRST FOOTSTEPS
• On 22nd August’1988 the first general body meeting of
proposed Association was held.
• It was attended by 24 members and managing committee of
15 members formed.
• After that there has been 13 Governing Councils duly elected.
• The functioning of the Association is now governed by a
memorandum & articles of the Association.
• Day to day functioning is managed by a Governing Council.

6. Office Bearers from 1988-90 to 2000-02
S.no Hon’ble President Hon’ble Gen.Secy. Hon’ble Treasurer Period
1 Mr. G.C. Aneja Mr. H.V. Sheth
Mr. Balkrishan
Khindria
Apr. 1988 - Feb. 1990
2 Mr. S.M. Shah Mr. H.V. Sheth Mr. V. K. Dhir Feb. 1990 - May 1993
3 Mr. P. B. Gupta Mr. Rakesh Agnihotri
Mr. Balkrishan
Khindria
May 1993 - Jul. 1996
4 Mr. P.R. Srinivas Mr. N.S. Manku Mr. K. S. Gupta Jul. 1996 - Jan. 1998
5 Mr. S.S. Marathe Mr. N.S. Manku Mr. K. S. Gupta Jan. 1998 - Nov. 1999
6 Mr. S.S. Marathe Mr. M.N. Ahuja Mr. Sanjay Gupta Nov. 1999 - Feb. 2000
7 Mr. S.M. Shah Mr. Sanjay Gupta Mr. K.S. Khurana Feb. 2000 - Feb. 2002

7. Office Bearers from 2000-02 to 2012-till date
S.no Hon’ble President Hon’ble Gen.Secy. Hon’ble Treasurer Period
8 Mr. S.M. Shah Mr. V.K. Dhir Mr. K.S. Khurana Feb. 2002 - Jan. 2004
9 Mr. S.M. Shah Mr. V.K. Dhir Mr. K.S. Khurana Jan. 2004 – Jan. 2006
10 Mr. H.V. Sheth Mr. V.K. Dhir Mr. T. R. Mahajan Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2008
11 Mr. Sanjay Gupta Mr. K.S. Khurana Mr. Satish Bajwa Jan. 2008 - Feb. 2010
12 Mr. N.S. Manku Mr. Satish Bajwa Mr. T. R. Mahajan Feb. 2010 - Jan. 2012
13 Mr. K.S. Khurana Mr. C.P. Paul Mr. J. S. Kalsi Jan. 2012 - till date

8. PROMINENCE OF IPAMA
• IPAMA is today in the centre-stage, playing a pivotal role in the
policy making of exports & imports.
• It is collaborated with Government agencies CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM
and FIEO.
• It is an independent organization serving the needs of the printing,
packaging and allied industries.
• IPAMA is dedicated to disseminating information on the state of
technology, market perspectives and various developments taking
place around the world.
• IPAMA holds international standards exhibitions “ PRINTPACK
INDIA” and National Exhibitions.

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