Imashi Publications Bags Three Honours at the National Print Awards
Imashi Publications (Pvt) Ltd received three prestigious awards at the National Print Awards 2023, held on October 27 at the Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo 3. The company received two gold awards for the Periodicals & Magazine and Brochures, Folders, Leaflets, Point of Sales Catalogues categories. In addition, Imashi Publications closed the night with a bronze award for Tabloid (With or without non-newsprint cover).
The company is a consecutive gold award winner at the National Print Awards ceremony and recognises the importance of such honours for the industry. Mr Wimal Dissanayake, Managing Director, Imashi Publications, stated that such industry recognition encourages the printing sector to bring innovations and new products to the market. Elaborating further, he explained that events such as the National Print Awards provides immense motivation for printers to be creative and revolutionary with products.
Speaking of the impact of the latest achievement of Imashi Publications, he went on to state that experiences such as attending the award ceremony is an honour for the entire team. He revealed that it is an opportunity for his team to make new industry connections and give them an opportunity to feel their contributions to the company.
In addition, Mr Dissanayake recognised the contribution innovative technology has had on the success of the company. He stated that Imashi
Publications has the latest technology and machinery. He believes that this contributed to the company’s success and their ability to offer a highquality product to the clients.
Imashi Publications (Pvt) Ltd was established in 1995 with Chuti Baba educational magazine. Since then, the company has branched out to include about 40 educational magazines under its portfolio. These magazines are available in all three languages – Sinhala, English and Tamil – and cater to
Sri Lankan students up to the Advanced Levels.
In addition, the company established a new brand, Wise Stationeries, which provides high quality exercise books, pens, pencils and other stationery items. Despite being about two years into operations, Wise Stationery offer a full range of products island wide.
Furthermore, the company has extensive experience in commercial printing, as attested by their recent achievements at the National Print Awards 2023. Imashi branched out to offer printing services to the commercial sector over 20 years ago, and has an extensive client portfolio consisting both national and international clientele. As such, they are responsible for publishing several well-known magazines and newsprints.
The company also takes an interest in developing and encouraging students to embrace a career in the printing industry. For over ten years, Imashi Publications has offered training for students interested in the printing sector and assisting them with their careers.
Giving his insight into the matter, Mr Dissanayake stated that they welcome school students and offer boarding facilities for those who express a sincere interest in forging a career in the industry. He also spoke of the future of the printing industry and stated the importance of developing and encouraging the skills and interests of the children. Speaking further, he expressed his wishes for the government to introduce the children to the industry by offering it as a subject at school level. He also spoke about the necessity of an accredited institute where interested students can pursue their studies further.
Speaking of the future of the company, Mr Dissanayake mentioned that the Wise Stationery brand plans to offer more products to school students within the next year. He went on to state that the company plans to manufacture these products locally so that the products are entirely
Sri Lankan.
As for the commercial sector printing, he spoke of the upcoming Groupa International Exhibition, where Imashi Publications plans to have a strong presence. Held every four years, the exhibition is an opportunity for the global printing community to gather and share their expertise and insights.
The company is a consecutive gold award winner at the National Print Awards ceremony and recognises the importance of such honours for the industry.