In 2014, Quarterfold Printabilities began with a single order of 50,000 copies for an African publisher. Today, the company prints and delivers educational books for ministries, donor programmes, and publishers across 25+ countries. The scale changed. The promise behind every book did not.
OUR JOURNEY · 2014 to 2026
JOURNEY TIMELINE
The First Order
Founded in Navi Mumbai as a print management company. A single order of 50,000 books for an African publisher sets the direction.
2014
2015 to 2017
Began as a Startup
Annual production grows to 15 to 18 million books for international markets.
Our First Facility
First printing facility set up in Navi Mumbai, bringing production quality under direct control.
2018
2021 to 2023
Scale With Systems
Three advanced facilities spanning 300,000 sq ft, with further investment in all new machinery, including a dedicated fulfillment centre. Over 75 million books delivered to various publishers and Ministry of Education programmes.
A Global Operation
800+ containers shipped across 25 countries in a single year. PrintWeek names Quarterfold Printabilities the Book Education Company of the Year.
2024 to 2026
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MISSION
Deliver high-quality, cost-effective educational materials through responsible printing, empowering learners across the globe while exceeding the expectations of every publisher, ministry, and institution served.
VISION
To lead the global printing industry with innovative, responsible, and affordable solutions that support education, promote a reading culture, and uphold environmental and social accountability.
VALUES
Quality, reliability, and care in every project, whether one thousand copies or one million.
Our Team
OUR LEADERSHIP
Led by a leadership team with over two decades of industry expertise and supported by a highly skilled production team with 20+ years of hands-on experience, we deliver quality, precision, and reliability in every project.
Select a member to know more
Nilesh Dhankani
Founder and CEO
Nilesh Dhankani began as a graphic designer in 2000, moved into marketing, and found his defining work in print. In 2014, an order of 50,000 books for an African publisher led him to found Quarterfold Printabilities. What started as a two person operation grew into one of India's most advanced book printing companies.
Every book we print carries someone's knowledge, someone's dream, and someone's future. We are grateful to be a small part of that journey.
Patrick Carrapiett
President
With over 25 years of experience, Patrick spearheads our International and Indian initiatives, leveraging market insights to expand our global footprint and cultivate partnerships.
Quarterfold Printabilities represents far more than manufacturing books, it represents reliability, innovation, and global partnerships. I am proud to be part of an organization that consistently delivers world class printing solutions while helping publishers bring knowledge to millions of readers across the globe.
Dilip Ramrakhyani
CFO, Finance Leader
Dilip brings a wealth of financial acumen as CFO, ensuring fiscal health while guiding strategic planning to support sustainable growth.
A strong company is built on financial discipline, operational excellence, and long term relationships. Quarterfold Printabilities continues to grow because we combine prudent financial management with a relentless focus on creating value for our customers and stakeholders.
Charani Khekho Dhankani
Director
Ms. Charani Dhankani is a distinguished graduate of the University of Delhi, where she topped her department and was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. She received specialized training in Marketing and Merchandising from Wigan and Leigh College. Having previously overseen the company's Human Resources function, she is now actively involved in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and educational development programs.
Sameer Kazi
Director, Sales
With over 20 years of experience in sales and business development, Mr. Sameer Kazi holds an M.Com from the University of Mumbai and an MBA in Marketing. He is passionate about building lasting customer relationships and driving business growth through a customer centric approach.
Our greatest strength lies in understanding our customers' needs and delivering beyond expectations. At Quarterfold Printabilities, every partnership is built on trust, responsiveness, and a shared commitment to long term success.
Dhiresh Verlekar
Head, Procurement
Mr. Dhiresh Verlekar leads Quarterfold's procurement function, managing a network of 100+ trusted vendor partners across paper, consumables, machinery, and allied services. His focus on supplier resilience, quality, and cost optimization supports the company's large scale production capabilities.
A great book begins long before the press starts spinning. By building a resilient supply chain and strong vendor partnerships, we ensure Quarterfold remains a reliable, cost effective partner for publishers worldwide.
Tushar Wadhwani
Vice President, International Sales and Operations
With close to 12 years of experience, Tushar drives international sales and operations at Quarterfold, developing new markets, strengthening customer relationships and working closely with teams to ensure seamless execution. With a background in advertising, films and marketing management, he brings a creative and people-focused approach to business, with a strong emphasis on building lasting partnerships and delivering value to customers.
For me, the best part of business has always been the people you meet along the way.
Namrata Mankani
Finance Manager
A Chartered Accountant with strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, working capital management, compliance and internal controls, Namrata plays a key role in strengthening Quarterfold's financial systems and governance. She works closely with the leadership team to improve processes, drive efficiencies and support the company's continued growth.
At the core of every number is purpose, and every decision, impact. My focus is ensuring both lead to growth.
Sameer Sunil Chavan
Head, Central Planning and Production
With over 15 years of experience in the printing industry, Sameer leads Quarterfold Printabilities' Central Planning and Production departments. He is responsible for production planning, scheduling, resource optimisation and coordination, ensuring competitive, quality-driven solutions and timely execution across projects.
Good production begins with understanding the customer's requirements and aligning every process to deliver the right quality, efficiency and on-time execution.
“Every book we print carries someone's knowledge, someone's dream, and someone's future. We are grateful to be a small part of that journey.”
Among the printing industry's most influential leaders.
One of the Most Inspiring Business Leaders
PRESS FEATURE
One of the Most Inspiring Business Leaders
July 2024 · Business Connect Magazine
Business Connect Magazine profiled founder Nilesh Dhankani among the year's most inspiring business leaders in print and publishing.
Forbes India D.Gems
PRESS FEATURE
Forbes India D.Gems
2024 · Forbes India
One of the country's most promising high-growth businesses.
Book Education Company of the Year
INDUSTRY AWARD
Book Education Company of the Year
2024 · PrintWeek India
Honouring leadership in educational book printing.
Excellence in the Field of Education, Runner-Up
INDUSTRY AWARD
Excellence in the Field of Education, Runner-Up
2024 · ASSOCHAM
Runner-up for excellence in the field of education.
Export Company of the Year
EXPORT HONOR
Export Company of the Year
2023 · PrintWeek India
Recognising outstanding performance in printed-book exports.
Most Trusted Brand of the Year, Print & Publishing
INDUSTRY AWARD
Most Trusted Brand of the Year, Print & Publishing
2023 · MSME & Startup Innovation Summit & Awards
A most-trusted name in print and publishing.
Two Star Export House
EXPORT HONOR
Two Star Export House
2022 · Government of India, Foreign Trade Policy
Awarded under the Government of India's Foreign Trade Policy.
Highest Exporter of Printed Books
EXPORT HONOR
Highest Exporter of Printed Books
Three Consecutive Years · CAPEXIL, Government of India
India's highest exporter of printed books, three years running.
One of the Youngest and Most Enterprising Book Presses in India
INDUSTRY AWARD
One of the Youngest and Most Enterprising Book Presses in India
2019 · PrintWeek India
Among India's youngest and most enterprising book presses.
Most Emerging SME, Indian Company
INDUSTRY AWARD
Most Emerging SME, Indian Company
2016 · Dun & Bradstreet India
Recognised as a most emerging Indian SME.
Certification
Quality products, environmental consciousness and ethical trade, all audited, certified, and renewed.
Forest Stewardship Council
FSC
Licence TUVDC-COC-101258
Quarterfold Printabilities is FSC certified under the Chain of Custody standard (FSC STD 40 004), ensuring that our paper and print products are sourced from responsibly managed forests. This certification reflects our commitment to sustainable sourcing across FSC Mix, FSC Recycled, and FSC 100% material categories.
Quality Management System
ISO 9001:2015
Quarterfold Printabilities is ISO 9001:2015 certified, affirming our commitment to consistent quality across customized printing, publishing, book printing, and warehouse fulfillment services. This certification reflects the robust quality management systems we follow to meet customer requirements at every stage of production.
Information Security Management System
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Quarterfold Printabilities is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified for Information Security Management, demonstrating our commitment to protecting client data and maintaining secure processes across our printing, publishing, and fulfillment operations.
Ethical Trade Audit
Sedex
Quarterfold Printabilities is a member of Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange), reflecting our commitment to responsible and ethical business practices across labour standards, health and safety, environment, and business ethics.
Govt. of India
Two Star Export House
Quarterfold Printabilities holds two Star Export House status, a recognition awarded by the Government of India (DGFT) to companies with a consistent track record of export performance. This certification reflects our credibility and scale as an exporter in the printing and publishing industry.
Let's Print Something That Matters
Whether you need millions of textbooks for a national programme or a first print run for a new title, tell us what you are printing and we will come back within one business day.