President
Lalit Shyamdasani
Himangi Packaging
Uttar Pradesh · Kanpur Chapter
Representing the corrugated box industry of Kanpur.
Kanpur Chapter is a chapter of UPCBMA — the Uttar Pradesh Corrugated Box Manufacturers' Association. Advocacy, lab testing, and member services for the Kanpur region.
- Active members
- 8
- Lab tests
- 8
- Committee seats
- 7
What we do
Three pillars of the Kanpur chapter.
Industry advocacy
Collective representation before state bodies, raw material suppliers, and regulators on behalf of Kanpur's manufacturers.
In-house testing lab
Burst strength, compression, Cobb, GSM, and more at member rates. Book online, drop samples at the lab desk.
Lab services →Member network
Member meets, training, and forums keeping Kanpur's industry connected on pricing and compliance.
Committee →Leadership
The people running Kanpur Chapter
7 members
Past committees →Executive committee
Vice President 1
Anand Bhatia
Laxmi Sheva Packaging
Vice President 2
Adhish Rastogi
UVR Commercial Pvt. Ltd.
General Secretary
Sandeep Patni
Shakti Packagers
Joint Secretary
Jayesh Kanodia
Roll Pack Industries (P) Ltd.
Treasurer
Sparsh Mehrotra
Senior Box Factory, Ramji Press
Joint Treasurer
Varun Jain
Siddhartha Packagers
Active agendas
What we're working on
Latest
News & notices
EVENT·stateThink Beyond the Box — A Day of Knowledge, Technology & Industry Connect
UPCBMA Kanpur Chapter | Technical Seminar 2026 29 August 2026 | Gulmohar Hall, Hotel Pristine, Kanpur The UPCBMA Kanpur Chapter successfully hosted its Technical Seminar 2026, bringing together members and professionals from the corrugation and packaging industry for an evening focused on knowledge, innovation, technology and stronger industry connections. The seminar was designed around a simple idea — to look beyond traditional manufacturing and explore the technologies and practices that can shape the future of our industry. 🤖 AI, Technology & Cost Reduction The highlight of the evening was the insightful technical session by Shri Ram Kumar Sunkara, who travelled specially from Pune to be with the UPCBMA Kanpur Chapter. He shared valuable perspectives on Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies and practical opportunities for cost reduction, encouraging manufacturers to look at technology not merely as an investment, but as a tool to improve efficiency, decision-making and competitiveness. 🧪 Industry Expertise from Our Sponsors The seminar was strengthened by the participation and expertise of our sponsors: P.K. Packing Solution — Event Sponsor Shri Kapil Marwah, who travelled from Bareilly, shared his knowledge of starch-based adhesives and adhesive solutions used in the corrugation industry, highlighting their importance in achieving efficient and reliable bonding. The Mudrak Suvidha Grah — Co-Sponsor With expertise across printing inks, adhesives, printing plates and chemicals, Mudrak Suvidha Grah brought valuable knowledge from the printing consumables and packaging ecosystem. Agarwal Paper Agencies — Co-Sponsor Representing the paper supply side of the industry, Agarwal Paper Agencies supported the event and contributed to bringing together the broader packaging supply chain. Building a Stronger Industry Community 🤝 The event also provided an opportunity for members to interact, exchange ideas and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the corrugation industry. The programme was led by: Shri Lalit Shyamdasani President, UPCBMA Kanpur Chapter & Himangi Packaging Pvt. Ltd., With the active participation of the Chapter’s office bearers: Shri Sparsh Mehotra — Treasurer, Senior Box Factory / Ramji Press Jayesh Kanodia — Joint Secretary, Roll Pack Industries Pvt. Ltd. Varun Jain — Joint Treasurer, Siddhartha Packagers The evening concluded with felicitation, group photographs, dinner, entertainment and networking, giving members an opportunity to continue conversations beyond the technical sessions. ⸻ Knowledge. Network. Growth. The UPCBMA Kanpur Chapter remains committed to creating platforms where the industry’s experience meets new ideas, new technology and new opportunities. This was more than a seminar. It was a step towards building a more connected, technology-driven and competitive corrugation industry. UPCBMA Kanpur Chapter Building Stronger Connections for a Brighter Tomorrow
ANNOUNCEMENT·UPCBMA Kanpur installs its new committee : Mr. Lalit Shyamdasani heads the committee
A new Committee opened on 2nd May 2026, Saturday at IIA Bhawan as the corrugated box fraternity of Kanpur welcomed Shree Lalit Shyamdasani as President of UPCBMA's Kanpur Chapter for FY 2026-27.* The hall filled early. By 5:30 PM, members from across Kanpur's box manufacturing community had taken their seats in IIA Bhawan, the green and gold of UPCBMA's standees framing a stage that would, by evening's end, change hands. ## A change of guard, not of spirit > This evening marks not merely a change of hands — it is the beginning of a renewed chapter. That single line, printed on every welcome card placed on the seats, set the tone for the evening. Shree **Lalit Shyamdasani** — Director of Himangi Packaging and a long-standing voice in the Kanpur fraternity — was unanimously installed as President. Joining him at the helm: - **Anand Bhatia** (Laxmi Sheva Packaging) and **Adhish Rastogi** (UVR Commercial Pvt. Ltd.) as Vice-Presidents - **Sandeep Patni** (Shakti Packagers) as General Secretary, with **Jayesh Kanodia** (Roll Pack Industries) as Joint Secretary - **Sparsh Mehrotra** (Senior Box Factory, Ramji Press) as Treasurer, with **Varun Jain** (Siddhartha Packagers) as Joint Treasurer The general body greeted each name with applause. Anand Bhatia, Adish Rastogi, Shailendra Singh, Prakash Kanodia, Naveen Jain, Rahul Dwivedi, Shameem and many other members of the chapter were in attendance. ## Four pillars. One UPCBMA. The new committee's vision for the year was laid out plainly: > **Growth · Transparency · Technical · Welfare** Translated: expanding member participation, opening books and meetings to scrutiny, raising the chapter lab's standards, and putting members' welfare ahead of everything else. A green slide on stage carried the quiet challenge of the day — *"An association is only as strong as the members who shape it."* — under a checklist: - Attend the monthly meetings - Use the lab — it is yours - Consult the empanelled professionals - Participate in the year's events - Speak up. Contribute. Stand together. ## Voices from the fraternity Congratulations poured in from across the industry the same evening. > Heartiest congratulations on your well-deserved post. Your commitment to the growth and welfare of the business community in Kanpur is widely recognized. We look forward to seeing positive changes, strengthened collaboration, and new milestones under your able leadership. > प्रिय ललित जी एवं टीम, UPCBMA कानपुर चैप्टर के अध्यक्ष एवं कार्यकारिणी के रूप में वर्ष 2026-2028 के लिए निर्वाचित होने पर आप सभी को हृदय से बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं। आपका सर्वसम्मति से चुना जाना सदस्यों के आपके प्रति अटूट विश्वास और सम्मान का प्रतीक है। > > — **विवेक कनोडिया**, *पूर्व अध्यक्ष, UPCBMA कानपुर चैप्टर* ## Press coverage The installation was carried in *Amar Ujala* and *Dinar Times*' Kanpur editions on 3 May 2026 under the headline *"ललित श्यामदासानी बने यूपीसीबीएमए के अध्यक्ष"* — Lalit Shyamdasani becomes UPCBMA President. ## What's next The first Managing Committee meeting of FY 2026-27 will be convened within thirty days. The year's calendar — monthly member meets, professional empanelment sessions, lab open days, and the next AGM — will follow shortly via the Joint Secretary. For the formal record of resolutions, attendance and term details, see the [official agenda entry](/agendas/installation-of-the-new-committee-26-2027-edjs).
ANNOUNCEMENT·stateUPCBMA Website Launched
We are pleased to announce the launch of the official UPCBMA Kanpur website. Members can now book lab tests, browse committee information, and stay updated on events online. -LAB TESTS BOOKING -NEWS -AGENDAS AND DISCUSSIONS -COMMON PLATFORM THE UPCBMA WEBSITE IS SPONSORED BY ROLL PACK INDUSTRIES, KANPUR.
- NOTICE·state
Annual General Meeting 2026
The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for later this year. Full agenda and venue details will be shared shortly with all members.
- UPDATE·state
Lab Services Now Available — eight BIS-grade tests, member rates, online booking
The Kanpur Chapter's in-house testing lab is open for member sample bookings — **eight BIS-grade tests** covering strength, rupture, edge-crush, paper quality, and full box compression. Same lab, same equipment, member-friendly rates, and a three-minute online booking flow. ## What we test ### Strength & rupture - **BST · Bursting Strength Test** — pressure in kilopascals (kPa) at which the board ruptures. The classic quality-acceptance check. - **BFT · Bursting Frequency Test** — resistance to repeated rupture, used when boards see high-fatigue handling. - **ECT · Edge Crush Test** — edge-crush force; the single most direct predictor of how high your finished boxes can be stacked. - **RCT · Ring Crush Test** — paper-level compressive strength, often paired with ECT. - **BCT · Box Compression Test** — load a finished, glued box bears before collapse. Most relevant when shipping fully made cartons. ### Paper quality - **GSM · Grams per Square Metre Check** — basis weight of the paper. The foundation of every spec sheet. - **COBB · Cobb Value Test** — water absorbed by the paper surface in 60 seconds. Tells you how the board will behave in humid storage and transit. - **MC · Moisture Check** — percentage of water in paper or board. Correlates directly with strength loss when out of range. ## Turnaround | Tests | Working days | |---|---| | GSM, MC | 1 day | | BST, BFT, ECT, RCT, COBB | 2 days | | BCT — full box compression | 3 days | ## Booking — three minutes, end to end 1. **Sign in** at [upcbma.com](https://upcbma.com) using your member account. 2. Hit **Lab** in the top nav and pick **Kanpur Chapter**, or jump straight to **[Book a test](/lab/book?chapter=kanpur)**. 3. Pick the tests you need, sample count, preferred drop-off date, and a time slot. 4. **Submit.** The lab desk gets your booking instantly and emails a confirmation. 5. Drop the sample at the chapter office during the slot you chose. Your name, company, email, and phone pre-fill from your member profile — no re-typing. ## When we're open > **Monday to Saturday · 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM** > Closed on Sundays. ## Where to drop samples **UPCBMA Kanpur Chapter — Lab Desk** IIA Bhawan, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Your confirmation email includes the lab desk's direct number in case you need to reschedule. The chapter office is on the same floor — walk straight in. ## Member rates The catalogue is priced on a **member-rate basis** — bookings made through a signed-in member account automatically apply the chapter's preferred pricing. Walk-ins are welcome but settle at standard rates. Signing in costs nothing and saves on every test. --- **Question the booking form doesn't cover?** [Raise a problem](/kanpur#contact) on the chapter page and the secretariat picks it up the same day.
Upcoming
Events & meets
No upcoming events. The next meet will be listed here.
Chapter office
Visit, call, or email Kanpur
- Address1st Floor, IIA Bhawan, Dada Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Phone
- Office hoursMon-Fri 10:00-18:00 | Sat 10:00-14:00 | Sun Closed | Members meet 2nd Sat 18:00
For members & locals
Raise a problem
Your message goes directly to the Kanpur committee (7 office bearers) and is logged in chapter Messages so it can be tracked end to end.
Lab services
Test your paper and board — fast turnaround, member rates.
Book online and drop samples at Kanpur's lab desk. Results within the stated TAT.
