Jiten Shadija & Vicky Shadija

Directors

With the recent advancements in printing and de­sign technologies, the packaging industry has undergone a sea change lately in terms of brands’ expectation as well as customer preferences. While con­sumers now prefer products with eco-friendly packaging, companies now view packaging as a potential opportunity to effectively market and communicate their brand perso­na. Although this has been a welcome for the packaging in­dustry as a whole, the strong emergence of India as a glob­al pharma hub bolstered the pharma packaging industry growth in recent times. As per Mordor Intelligence's recent report, the Indian pharmaceutical packaging market which is currently worth $4.14 billion is expected to amount to $7.81 billion by 2030, exhibiting an 8.72 percent CAGR during the forecast period.

Among the handful of companies that possess the necessary expertise to cater to the highly regulated pharma industry, one company that stands-out is Shiv Offset. Based in Indore, Shiv Offset was founded in 2001 with a vision to enhance customers’ business by providing innovative and top-notch quality products & services. Today, along with Saikripa Packaging (foil and film division), the company has strongly cemented its position as one of the most reliable and sought-after pharmaceutical printing and packaging solutions partner across UK, US, Germany, Canada, Chile, Malaysia and many other nations worldwide.

Tech-Driven Products Portfolio

As a comprehensive solution provider for both primary and secondary pharmaceutical packaging, Shiv Offset’s main offerings include Printed Cartons, Leaflets (folded and unfolded), Catch Covers and Catalogues. Also, through Sai Kripa Packaging, it offers Plain/Printed Blister Foil, Plain/ Printed Strip Foil, PVC/PVDC and Alu Cold Foil (available in 45- and 50-micron variants). Located in Indore, the company’s manufacturing facility is equipped state-of-the-art facilities such as latest offset printing machines, die-cutters, high-speed multicolour offset printing with vision inspection, UV & aqueous coating systems, anti-counterfeit print elements, braille embossing and many others.

“We provide end-to-end printing & packaging solutions that are both compliant and customized to the needs of today's competitive retail environment. Our differentiation lies in our holistic approach of providing the complete spectrum of pharma packaging under one roof with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and responsiveness. Further, the geographical advantage of our manufacturing plants being in close proximity to major, ports, airports and key pharma hubs such as Mumbai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad not only minimizes transit times, but also enables us to facilitate just-in-time deliveries which is crucial for the pharma sector”, says Jiten Shadija, Director, Shiv Offset.

‘No Compromise’ Approach towards Quality

Quality, speed, agility and customization have been the cornerstone of Shiv Offset’s service delivery process, wherein each of its products are in full compliance with various global quality and traceability standards such as GMP, ISO 9001:2008 and US-DMF. Additionally, the company also has stringent quality control measures in place right from raw material sourcing to final product dispatch, including usage of tamper-evident features and maintaining controlled environments for sensitive materials like aluminium foils. Further, Shiv Offset not only sources FSC-certified paperboards and reduce material wastage through precision cutting, but also recommends eco-friendly alternatives to its clients without compromising on quality or compliance. Most importantly, it has undergone over 150 successful audits by numerous national and international pharma authorities as well.

As a client-centric organization, Shiv Offset lays prime emphasis on building long-term relationships with its clients by acting as their partner rather than being a mere vendor. In light of this, the company has effective feedback collection process in place, along with dedicated accounts manager for each client, customized inventory planning and technical co-development of packaging innovations as well. Additionally, the in-house design and pre-press teams work closely with the customers to understand their requirements and offer value-added solutions that facilitate optimal structural integrity and readability, while also adhering to all necessary regulatory frameworks of the client’ location – both domestic and foreign. To ensure complete fulfilment of every client requirement, Shiv Offset’s entire production process is also calibrated for pharma-grade hygiene and documentation, ensuring zero deviations.

“We bring together regulatory adherence, scalable capacity and a deep understanding of pharma-specific needs, allowing us to serve MNCs and mid-size pharma companies alike with the same precision and quality. By adopting new-generation offset presses, workflow automation and real-time quality checks, we minimize errors, increase throughput and ensure consistent print clarity—aspects especially vital for dosage instructions and regulatory text. For clients, this translates to shorter lead times, higher consistency and uninterrupted compliance”, Jiten further explains.

Speckless Business Journey

Till date, Shiv Offset has successfully catered to over 500 clients, including globally recognized conglomerates such as Intas Pharmaceuticals, P&G Health, Ipca Laboratories, Lupin, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Bristol Laboratories, and Aurobindo Pharma, to name a few. Owing to such exceptional track record and industry-best practices, the company has also received numerous awards and recognitions – the latest one being the ‘Most Valued Packaging Partner’ award by KOMORI in Germany. Going forward, this distinguished conglomerate plans to invest in advanced printing & inspection technologies and is also looking forward to getting AGMARK, and SEDEX certifications as well.

Sharing his thoughts on the industry scenario going forward, Jiten elucidates, “With the increased demand for patient-centric design, anti-counterfeit technologies and ecofriendly materials, the growth of pharma packaging industry is both robust and resilient. As pharmaceutical consumption expands globally and regulatory expectations become more stringent, the need for secure, compliant and sustainable packaging solutions is paramount. At Shiv Offset, we view these trends as opportunities to innovate and stay ahead of the curve by investing in new technologies and sustainable practices”.