Though FESPA 2005 witnessed many launches of new products and services, the one that will have an everlasting impact on Indian screen printing industry was the release of ‘Destination India’, a book on the movers and shakers of the Indian screen printing industry.
When Mr Michael Robertson, President and CEO of Specialty Graphic Imaging Association, USA released the compendium, at a simple ceremony on May 31, 2005, it was witnessed by friends and well wishers and Indian delegates to the world expo.
The book could said to be first of its kind publication on the Indian Screen Printing industry and its timeliness and content was highly appreciated by all those visited the stall of Screen Print India.
Lauding the publication as a very good source book on Indian specialty graphic industry, Mr Robertson complemented its publishers Aditya Exposition, the organisers of Screen Print India Exhibitions. He also reiterated that at a time when the world is witnessing India’s efforts to increase economic activity in local, regional and global markets, this publication will be a great help to the many companies that are attracted to those efforts and the exciting opportunities India offers.
As another effort of Aditya Exposition to place the INDIAN Screen Printing Industry on the international arena, the book could be said to be an authentic reference book and an invaluable guide for global screen printing fraternity to know more about its leading printers, importers, exporters, distributors and manufactures.
Its content is divided into 3 sections: One each for screen printers, distributors and manufacturers. The entries are in alphabetical order makes it more user-friendly.
Another important feature of the publication is that it also contains a compact write-up on the screen printing industry in India. It is for the first time that somebody has taken the effort to chronicle the Industry in all its details. It also contains a rather timely article on Business outsourcing, the current management system that many of the world’s leading corporates are practicing. At a time when India is emerging as an outsourcing hub, the
information is timely and would give ample opportunities for foreign companies wanting to enter India.
Besides, the appendix contains exhaustive notes on Indian economy followed by Frequently Asked Questions on FDI.

All in all, it has everything within its covers to satisfy individuals and companies who are seriously considering India as their destination for business expansion.
According to Mr Devang Sheth, CEO of Aditya Exposition, the publication can be said to have achieved more than its stated objective of placing Indian screen printing and its leading players on the international firmament. “We are more than happy to receive warm welcome from within India as well,” he added.