FAPGA, the association of 16 member countries from the Asia and Pacific region has elected Mr. Manoj Mehta as President for 2022-24 tenure.

FAPGA is an apex body of print organizations across Asia & Pacific regions. At its recent AGM, the forum elected Mr.Manoj Mehta, chairman of Export Promotion at AIFMP as the FAPGA President.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mehta comments: “The Forum of Asia Pacific Graphic Arts aims at supporting print organisations of its Forum countries across Asia & Pacific regions. It will be my continuous endeavour to take this mission forward by creating platforms that enable you all to connect & explore more opportunities across our Printverse, and globally. Together, let us discover newer horizons and incorporate revolutionised printing methods; resulting in progressive exports, joint ventures and collaborations.”

Manoj Mehta was unanimously elected as the new president of the FAPGA during the organisation’s 21th AGM and Forum organised ahead of the PrintPack India show on 25 May.

The FAPGA is an apex body of print organisations in Asia and Pacific regions. As a prime association, it brings forth the latest trends, technologies and innovations to print and packaging businesses across its member countries while creating a platform for them to network.

“My agenda during my tenure would be to evolve Indian print & packaging companies with respect to newer spheres such as digital, artificial intelligence, exports, etc., on an Asia-Pacific platform,” says Mr. Mehta.

“As a President, I would like to introduce enhanced technologies, design common platforms for printers by erasing geographical boundaries– a trend that internet & digital media have already paced during the lockdown,” he emphasizes.

He emphasised on promoting knowledge & knowhow amongst the gen-next printers. Focusing on knowledge & networking seminars he stressed on the 3 week long students’ exchange program where participants would be stationed at various printing houses, visit on-going print expositions, etc.

His wish list goes on to include Interactive websites, conferences, and much more that touches up on and evolves printers, holistically. At the same time, efforts to curb foreseen paper shortages & supplies of print products (as warned by WPCF) and encouraging exports with FOB quotes viz. a viz. CIF owing to the weakening logistics sector with Ukaraine-Russia stand-off among others, would be at the core.

Reiterating Mr Peter Lane’s words in 19th FAPGA Forum in Philippines, Mr. Mehta underlines, “Cooperation and Collaborations are required to overcome challenges in the print business. My role would be to find ways and encourage cooperation that goes beyond geographical borders and make them connect at regular intervals for discussions. This would, in a way, be conducive for long-term collaborations amongst Asia Pacific Printers.”

“Friends, I welcome your suggestions and continued support in taking forth my ideas and concept at FAPGA. And look forward to serving our CMYK community in the best possible manner,” he concludes.

The FAPGA member countries are Australia; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; Korea; Malaysia; New Zealand; Nepal; Philippines; Sri Lanka; Thailand and Vietnam.