C N Ashok, Founder Director, Autoprint Machinery Mfrs (P) Ltd

Mr C N Ashok is the founder Director of M/s Autoprint Machinery Mfrs (P) Ltd., an ISO 9001:2000 Company engaged in the manufacture of Offset Printing & Allied Equipments. Established in the year 1992, at Coimbatore, South India, the Company has so far successfully installed more than 7500 machines in India and abroad. The Company is the recipient of the coveted Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award by the Government of India.

Identifying the need for skilled Manpower in the Printing Industry, Mr. C.N. Ashok initiated the establishment of a Training Centre at Coimbatore and in Gwalior, to provide hands-on professional training to aspirants.

Mr. Ashok believes in working with youngsters and inspiring them to face challenges with conviction and courage. He has been recognised for his contributions through stalwart of the Printing Industry Award in 2004. He has also received the Madras Management Association Award for excellence in management in 2007. He has traveled widely to more than 28 countries.

He is the Immediate Past Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Coimbatore Zone & is presently the Vice President (Southern region) of (IPAMA) Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers Association

He was an avid Basket Ball player in school and in college and has represented the State of Tamil Nadu and Bharathiar University. He Is currently coaching a team of 20 youngsters in basketball to vent his passion for the sport.