Ghana’s economic rebound has unlocked a new era for local printing and packaging! Consumer demand is rising, and local brands are scaling up to export across West Africa. The question is: Is your business fully equipped to meet this rising local and regional demand?
Staying ahead of the curve is everything. Discover how leading stakeholders are upgrading, expanding, and targeting new markets to leverage this growth for their businesses in our two EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL FEATURES later in this Collector’s edition.
WHAT’S IN THIS 9TH EDITION?
We start with PRINT IMPACT AROUND THE WORLD (from page 10), to inform you of some of the latest developments that happened within the last two months in the print and allied industries around the world. Afterwards, our Guest Writer – Ankan Graphics Limited, Business Development Manager Bharat Kumar Kaleeswaran shares expert insights on how cutting-edge machinery, raw materials, automation technologies, and sustainable circular-economy solutions are shaping the future of our industry during his recent visit to two of the industry’s most prominent global trade events this year, WEPACK and CHINAPLAS 2026. Check this out on pages 12, 14, and 15 in a SPECIAL FEATURE ARTICLE aptly captioned: TECHNOLOGIES SHAPING THE FUTURE OF PRINTING, PACKAGING, AND MANUFACTURING.
Talking of the future, LOUPE Americas (formerly Labelexpo Americas) Director, Tasha Ventimiglia, reflects on her 25-year journey in the industry and her bold vision for the future as she shares an insider’s look at how far the industry has come, especially now that the North America’s largest dedicated label and package printing event, is making its highly anticipated return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Chicago, from 15–17 September. Read the inspiring excerpt which forms the next SPECIAL FEATURE ARTICLE titled: LOUPE AMERICAS: AN INSIDER’S JOURNEY SPANNING 25 YEARS. Flip over to pages 28 and 29 to discover more.
Before the two EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ARTICLES that will guide you on making smart moves to leverage Ghana’s economic growth in print & packaging, check out Markets & Markets analysis of consumer demand in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region fueling multi-figure economic growth—adapted as a SPECIAL FEATURE ARTICLE—where we explore key sectors poised to accelerate the continuous growth of the flexible packaging market, hence motivating players of a brigther future. Turn to pages 30 and 31 for the inspiring piece captioned: THE GROWING FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MARKET.
Now, let’s dive into one of our signature EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ARTICLES. Titled: PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES: THE GAME-CHANGER, this flagship SPECIAL FEATURE ARTICLE highlights how Ishmael Tetteh, CEO of Flexohub Limited, is modernizing Ghana’s packaging industry with the opening of Precision Technologies here in Accra. In this exposé, we reveal how the state-of-the-art, laser-powered facility ditches traditional metal molds to deliver faster, cheaper, and more flawless die-cutting for cartons and other packaging materials. Read why offset printers, converters, and packaging manufacturers should take advantage of the novel, one-of-a-kind facility in West Africa on pages 8, 9, and 17.
Our second exclusive SPECIAL FEATURE INTERVIEW spotlights Jay Kay Industries & Investments LTD Chief Growth Officer Shreeman Narayan and VP of Sales Rohit Kumar, who shared their ambitious pan-African expansion plans. They are aiming to drive a manufacturing turnaround across the continent. In the EXCLUSIVE FEATURE INTERVIEW, the duo reveals the company’s pan-African masterplan, aside from other topical industry issues expected to motivate fellow stakeholders, and it is aptly captioned: “WE AIM FOR HIGHER EXPORT CONTRIBUTIONS, MORE JOB CREATION, AND FURTHER RECOGNITION AS A MANUFACTURING LEADER.” Turn to pages 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26 to discover how you can also take advantage of Ghana’s economic rebound to impact the region.
Want to turn your print embellishments into a thriving profit center? In this edition’s COVER STORY titled: CRAFTING A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN FOR PRINT EMBELLISHMENTS, Print Embellishments Expert and Taktiful boss Kevin Abergel breaks down why buying new equipment isn’t enough. He shares exactly how to build a comprehensive, strategic plan to ensure a strong return on your investment. Find out how on pages 18 to 21.
On a final note, it is no longer news that Ghana is bouncing back, which is great news, and a new era for the Print & Packaging sectors! Today, economic stability is returning with consumer spending and local production on the rise. This means you must position your business to take advantage of the growth. The question is: how are you taking advantage of this growth? Whether you are upgrading or launching a new product or deploying a marketing campaign, we are here to help you stand out. Let’s build something great together. Send us a DM (email: publisher@wheretoprintmagazine.com or WhatsApp: +234901 239 9805 to start your next project today!
To wrap it all up, stay intentional about your choices and continue doing good—these principles separate success from mediocrity. Until the next edition, keep pushing forward, building meaningful relationships, and creating lasting impact. Most importantly, take care of yourself along the way!
