Lucknow Chapter is a chapter of UPCBMA — the Uttar Pradesh Corrugated Box Manufacturers' Association. Advocacy, lab testing, and member services for the Lucknow region.
Collective representation before state bodies, raw material suppliers, and regulators on behalf of Lucknow's manufacturers.
Burst strength, compression, Cobb, GSM, and more at member rates. Book online, drop samples at the lab desk.
Lab services →Member meets, training, and forums keeping Lucknow's industry connected on pricing and compliance.
Committee →The current committee will be published once elections are finalised.
No active agendas right now. When the committee files an issue for advocacy or members propose one, it'll show up here.

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

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.
The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for later this year. Full agenda and venue details will be shared shortly with all members.
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.
Your message goes directly to the Lucknow committee and is logged in chapter Messages so it can be tracked end to end.
Book online and drop samples at Lucknow's lab desk. Results within the stated TAT.