The Indian print fraternity has been gaining traction and repute in the global markets in the last few years. India has been one of the fastest growing markets for print, and thus has been gaining attention from the global print fraternity. The Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) too has been the torchbearer for promoting the excellence of Indian graphic arts community on global platforms.

Resultantly, the Association has contributed representation of several office bearers and senior functionaries to international Associations. Such endevours build the reputation of Indian print fraternity in such forums. During the recent Global Print Meet held in Tokyo (on 27th July, 2018) during IGAS 2018, S. Dayaker Reddy, the current President of IPAMA, was nominated as the Vice President of Global Print Meet. It is a moment of joy and pride not only for IPAMA but also for the entire Indian graphic arts industry.

Reddy is an engineer by education, and highly experienced personality in the field of manufacturing of different types of print related machinery and allied products. He is also a marketing expert, and has helped the Indian print fraternity bolster its brand through alliances, partnerships and targeted marketing communication.

Reddy has had a long association with several reputed Indian companies in varying capacities. A few years ago, Reddy ventured in to manufacturing business by establishing manufacturing units in Telengana. He is the Chief Executive Officer of M/s Gutenberg Machinery Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd. and Managing Director of M/s Omsri Saivani Secure Print Pvt. Ltd. Additionally, he is also a Director at two reputed firms. 

Furthermore, Reddy is the present President of Asia Print, President of IPAMA, GC Member of AIFMP, Co-ordinator for Telangana Offset Printers Association (TOPA), Mentor for Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST), Hyderabad, Expert Committee Member for Community Colleges – Government of Telangana and Syllabus Committee Member for Govt. Institute of Printing Technology (GIPT). He is also the President of GIPT Alumni Association.

A man with a strong business and marketing acumen, he is also associated with a number of educational and social institutions.