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Paperex 2025 Concludes in New Delhi with Strong Focus on Innovation, Automation and Sustainability
PAPER INDUSTRY NEWS
Jino John
12/8/20253 min read


New Delhi | December 6, 2025 — Paperex 2025, India’s largest international exhibition for the pulp, paper, tissue and packaging industries, concluded today at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, setting new benchmarks for technology display, global participation and business engagement. The four-day event emerged as a powerful platform for showcasing advanced manufacturing systems, green technologies and next-generation paper solutions.
The exhibition saw participation from leading global technology suppliers, machinery manufacturers, chemical solution providers and paper producers, making Paperex 2025 a truly international technology forum for the industry.
Global Technology Leaders Showcase Advanced Solutions
Some of the world’s most respected pulp and paper technology suppliers displayed cutting-edge developments in machinery, automation and energy efficiency:
Valmet
Valmet presented its advanced paper machine systems, process automation platforms and digital monitoring technologies. The company highlighted intelligent maintenance solutions and energy-efficient production systems designed to improve mill uptime, quality control and sustainability performance.
Voith Group
Voith Paper and Voith Paper Fabrics India exhibited its latest paper manufacturing technologies, including smart process control systems, fabric technology and roll services. Digitalization under Industry 4.0 was a key focus, with live demonstrations of predictive maintenance and optimization tools.
ANDRITZ / Enmas Andritz
ANDRITZ, represented in India through Enmas Andritz, displayed pulp processing solutions, stock preparation systems, recycling technologies and energy recovery solutions. The emphasis was on reducing water usage, maximizing fiber utilization and increasing operational efficiency.
Toscotec
Italian technology leader Toscotec impressed visitors with its high-efficiency tissue machines, vacuum systems, and drying solutions. The company promoted decarbonization strategies for tissue production, including valves, burner systems and energy-saving upgrades.
Solenis
Chemical major Solenis brought forward innovations in packaging chemistry, paper process additives, coating technologies and specialty chemicals. Sustainable barrier coatings and water-treatment solutions attracted strong interest from both producers and converters.
BTG Group and Process Testing Specialists
BTG and other technology-testing equipment manufacturers such as IGT Testing Systems, Lantier and Feltest showcased quality-checking systems, process optimization tools and material testing technologies essential for improving product performance and consistency.
Leading Indian Producers Display Strength and Scale
India’s major paper manufacturers displayed expanded production capabilities, premium product lines and sustainability initiatives:
Trident Group
Trident showcased its diversified portfolio of paper, pulp and sustainable materials. The company also won industry recognition for its design-focused pavilion.
JK Paper Ltd
JK Paper highlighted innovation across printing, packaging and specialty segments and received recognition for its innovative display concept.
Orient Paper & Industries
Orient Paper presented its product leadership in writing & printing paper, packaging and specialty grades while earning industry awards for booth creativity.
BILT Graphic Paper Products
BILT focused on high-performance writing and printing papers and exports, reinforcing its role as a strong player in the graphic paper segment.
Other Notable Producers
Silverton Pulp & Papers, Apollo Papers, Genus Paper & Boards, Ambani Paper, and MLM India showcased a wide range of products including recycled grades, kraft paper, duplex boards, and specialty papers.
Technology Themes Dominating Paperex 2025
This year’s exhibition revolved around five defining themes:
Automation and Digital Manufacturing
Water & Energy Optimization
Recycling and Circular Economy
Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Carbon Reduction Technologies
From AI-enabled machines to green pulp processing systems, the exhibition clearly reflected the industry’s pivot towards sustainability and Industry 4.0.
Business Engagement and Industry Partnerships
Paperex 2025 recorded heavy participation from decision-makers, global buyers, suppliers and technical experts. Live machinery demonstrations, technical seminars and business meetings turned the exhibition into an active deal-making hub. Many exhibitors confirmed order generation, partnership discussions and technology evaluation projects during the event.
Closing on a High Note
With thought leadership sessions, product launches and strategic networking, Paperex 2025 once again demonstrated why India is emerging as a global manufacturing and innovation hub for paper and packaging.
The exhibition ended today with a strong message:
Technology, sustainability and innovation will drive the paper industry’s future — and Paperex is leading the conversation.
Media Partner Statement
Pulp and Paper Chronicle — Official Media Partner, Paperex 2025
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Pulp and Paper Chronicle was proud to serve as the Official Media Partner for Paperex 2025, one of the most influential exhibitions for the pulp, paper and allied industries, held in New Delhi from December 3–6, 2025.
As a dedicated industry media platform, our objective was to amplify the voices of technology leaders, manufacturers, suppliers and innovators shaping the future of the paper and packaging sector. Throughout the exhibition, our team delivered in-depth coverage including exhibitor highlights, technology overviews, expert interviews, daily event reporting and digital outreach to ensure that the latest developments from the exhibition reached readers across India and international markets.
Paperex 2025 stood out as a powerful convergence of global technology suppliers, machinery manufacturers, chemical solution providers and paper producers. The event highlighted the industry’s rapid transformation through automation, sustainability, circular economy practices and digital innovation — themes that strongly aligned with the editorial vision of Pulp and Paper Chronicle.
We thank the organizers, exhibitors, speakers and visitors for their cooperation and engagement, which helped make our media coverage impactful and informative. It was an honor to be part of an exhibition that continues to drive growth, collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the industry.
Pulp and Paper Chronicle remains committed to promoting innovation, industry excellence and sustainable business practices through responsible and insightful journalism.
