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Konica Minolta Leaves a Mark in Pamex 2013
MUMBAI: Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., a leader in digital printing, recently participated in Pamex 2013- the 9th International Exhibition on Printing and Allied Machinery in Greater Noida’s India Expo Centre and Mart from 14th-17th November 2013.
Driven by the desire to provide their customers with viable printing solutions, cutting edge technology, eco-friendly production techniques and systems, Konica Minolta Business Solutions showcased their products in a big way and defined their niche as the leading manufacturer of futuristic printing products.
Organised in association with their partners- Monotech Systems Ltd, Technova Imaging Systems, HCL Infosystem Ltd. and KMI Business Technologies Pvt Ltd, the printing firm displayed their state of the art production printing systems inclusive of bizhub PRESS C8000, bizhub PRESS C6000, bizhub PRESS C70 hc and bizhub PRESS 1052.
Pamex 2013, organised by All India Federation of Master Printers in conjunction with TAFCON, is the premier international exhibition for printing and allied machinery in Asia. The event showcased the cutting edge technologies offered by the leading solution providers from all categories ranging from pre-printing to post-printing and everything in between. It provided an outstanding opportunity to the exhibitors to understand the on-going trends in the printing world and interact with all the technology providers and buyers present during the mega event.
While the event proved to be an overall success, Konica Minolta managed to earn some extra mileage by interacting with focussed customers and creating extensive brand coverage leading to the initiation of certain plans currently in the pipeline. Besides this, Mr. HisatadaYokomizo- delegate of Konica Minolta Inc., Japan, also visited the eventinteracted with customers to understand Indian customer needs and expectations.
Speaking on this occasion, Mr Tadhahiko Sumitani, MD Konica Minolta Business Solutions Pvt Ltd. stated, “We are extremely glad to have participated in Pamex 2013, the mega event for printing in Asia. Konica Minolta has always strived to come out with superior quality products after evaluating varying needs of customers. We believe in innovation and change with evolving technology. The demonstration of our products during the exhibition not only helped us get visibility amongst our consumers and partners, but the positive feedback acquired by our management during the display has further bolstered our plans to keep working hard for all the coming years. We think this event has also given us an insight into the current scenario of the printing industry which will help us strategise our plan of action for future.”
Mr V. Balakrishnan, Executive General Manager- Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. commented, “The specificity of this event to deal exclusively with the who’s who of the printing industry helps the companies to articulate their value proposition to the stakeholders. We were able to support our partners in positioning & promoting Konica Minolta solutions to the visitors. We believe this exhibition allow us to spread awareness regarding our best printing products and excellent after sale services. We thank to our customers for making us the No. 1 supplier of digital printing solutions and look forward to serving them in the future too.”
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
