8th July 2015

- Print Week

Industry mourns the demise of Nataraj Prabhu

Natraj Prabhu, past president, All India Federation of the Master Printers (AIFMP) is no more. The 59-year old passed away on 6 July 2015 in Sivakasi.

Prabhu was the owner of Coronation Security Printers in Sivakasi and was the president of AIFMP for the year 1993-1994. A graduate in mechanical engineering, he was highly knowledgeable and contributed immensely to the print industry.

During his tenure as the president with AIFMP, Prabhu was instrumental in obtaining the first office premises in Defence Colony for the association. Moreover, he took up various initiatives with the government and had arranged for the import of secondhand machinery in India, back in 1981.

His industry colleagues offered condolences and fondly remembered him for his contribution to print and as an individual.

The industry has lost a visionary. Despite coming from an affluent background, he was very humble and down to earth. He always ensured that we get the best hospitality when we were in Sivakasi.
Anand Limaye, India Printing Works, Mumbai

He was a dynamic individual and was the first president in 40 years to open an office for the association. Under the leadership of Prabhu, The first AIFMP conference was arranged in Kochi, Kerala. The three-day event saw more than 1,800 printers participating, which was a huge success in the industry. His contribution and the knowledge he shared in that one year as a president was fascinating.
R Suresh, past secretary at AIFMP (during the tenure of Prabhu)

Natraj Prabhu was a simple and straight forward person, who has dedicatedly worked for our industry. He was also personally involved in causes related to government and educational institutions to promote print technology. He believed in a uniform sales tax structure for printers across the country for a healthy competition.
P Chander, who served as the past president of Madras Printers’ and Lithographers’ Association (MPLA), and president of the All India Federation of Master Printers.