Soma, an innovation-driven company in flexographic printing solutions, has launched Soma India Marketing Services. The move marks a strategic expansion reflecting the company’s commitment to the rapidly growing Indian packaging industry.

With the Indian market seeing steady growth, Soma India aims to support local converters with practical and efficient flexographic printing solutions. The new branch will provide Indian customers with direct access to Soma’s technology, technical support, and services tailored to regional market requirements.

Soma India will be led by Suhas Kulkarni, a seasoned sales and operations leader with extensive experience driving business success in Asia. As country head at Soma, Suhas will oversee operations across three South Asian countries, delivering profitability and operational excellence while staying aligned with Soma’s global vision of growth and innovation.

“India represents a vital market for Soma, both in terms of scale and innovation potential,” said Pavla Kusá, commercial director of Soma. “With Suhas’s deep expertise and long-standing experience in the Indian market, Soma India has grown into a strong and capable organization. Under his leadership, we have built a dedicated team that is fully equipped to meet the specific needs of Indian converters and to deliver the full value of Soma’s technology. Together, they embody our commitment to being a reliable, long-term partner for our customers in India.”

With a background as managing director of technology at DKSH and a strong track record in managing business lines ranging from data center solutions to scientific instruments, in addition to printing and packaging, Suhas brings strategic insight and a deep understanding of the Indian market to his leadership of Soma India.

“We are excited to bring Soma’s world-class flexographic technology closer to customers in India,” said Kulkarni. “Our focus will be on delivering value through innovation, customer-centric service, and a strong local presence that supports sustainable growth for the entire printing and packaging ecosystem.”