Pragati Offset Pvt. Ltd. has won the title of ‘SAPPI International Printer of the Year 2006’ in the 'Catalogues' category. This prestigious annual competition organized by SAPPI – the largest coated paper manufacturer in the world – was held in Budapest, Hungary on October 27, 2006.

Pragati is the first printing company from the Asian, Australian and South/Central American region to win this International Award. This award was earlier won only by printers from North America, Europe and South Africa.

The winning entries for the SAPPI International Printer of the Year 2006 were chosen from 33 finalists selected from 7,000 entries from all over the world. Pragati won this award in the ‘Catalogues’ category for the book printed for Omega Watches, Switzerland. This book entered the fray for the International trophy after it won the Gold Awards at the Asian Printer of the Year competition held in Kuala Lumpur in June 2006.

“It is a matter of great pride and joy that our long cherished dream of winning the ‘Elephant’ has come true”, said Mr. Narendra Paruchuri, CEO of Pragati Offset Pvt. Ltd.

 


While giving away the award, Mr. Eugene van As, Chairman SAPPI Limited commented, ‘we honour the 2006 Printers of the Year for their commitment, creativity and expertise in producing printed works which push the boundaries in terms of technical mastery and innovation’.

Pragati Offset has won multiple awards at the SAPPI Asian Printer of the Year competition since its inception in 2000 and won an unprecedented number of 4 Gold Awards at the 2004 Event creating history. Pragati was the runner-up in the International Printer of the Year 2004 competition held in Cape Town, South Africa, and was declared the ‘SAPPI Trading Printer of the Year 2004’ for their best performance within the Asian, Australian and South/Central American regions. Pragati also won numerous national awards including Best Printer in India and SAARC regions.

SAPPI – the South African Paper and Pulp Industry – is the world’s largest producer of fine coated papers. It is a global company with production facilities in 9 countries and over 15000 employees world over.