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The four co-located FESPA 2024 events in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in March 2024, are set to deliver a rich experience for speciality printers, with over 425 exhibiting companies already confirmed to participate at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro.

Held in Amsterdam from 19th to 22nd March, Fespa delivers four shows in one

Visitors can expect to see hardware solutions such as wide format flatbed and roll-to-roll printers, screen printing carousels, and a range of finishing solutions from major exhibitors. Confirmed suppliers showcasing products for digital wide format, screen and textile printing include Agfa, Brother, Colorjet India, HanGlory, Liyu International, MHM, Mimaki, Roland, Epson, Mutoh and swissQprint.

Confirmed software suppliers include Caldera, EFI, Fiery and Roq, demonstrating end-to-end workflows, automated job onboarding and colour management, as well as a range of consultative services to support businesses on their automation journey.

3A Composites, Antalis, Epson, HEXIS SAS, InkTec Europe and ORAFOL Europe are among the companies presenting media and consumables, with a focus on recycled/recyclable and sustainable alternative materials and environmentally conscious inks.

Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, Michael Ryan comments: “One of the biggest differentiators of the FESPA events is the truly Michael Ryandiverse range of products on show. With our clear focus on solutions for speciality print businesses, including graphics producers, textile and industrial printers and visual communications specialists, we deliver a concentrated experience where visitors can find everything they need in one space. With the inclusion of signage, personalisation solutions and technologies for sportswear production, visitors can immerse themselves in an abundance of creative and commercial opportunities that are directly relevant to their business.”

Sign Expo

With European Sign Expo 2024 exhibitor commitment already outstripping the 2023 event, visitors can expect to see an array of solutions for signmaking and visual communications from over 85 confirmed suppliers, including Cosign, Domino Sign, EFKA, Harmuth CNC-Frästechnik, Jinan AOL CNC Equipment, Lintel Display, Navori Labs and NSELED. Delegates will explore products for channel lettering, digital and dimensional signage, engraving and etching, illuminated displays, out-of-home media, LED, outdoor systems, laser cutters and sign tools.

Personalisation Expo

International suppliers at Personalisation Experience include Antigro, Kit Builder, Mediaclip and XMPie, demonstrating software for customisation design and variable data marketing. Tajima Europe, PunchCloud OU and ZSK Stickmaschinen will highlight the latest hardware and art services for embroidery.

Sportswear Expo

At the inaugural Sportswear Pro, delegates can expect to see solutions for direct-to-garment, direct-to-film, sublimation and heat transfer printing, as well as embroidery and laser cutting from companies including Ara NV, GD Han's Yueming Laser Technologies Co., MTC Textile Co., Ricoma and more. These complement the many textile and garment production suppliers at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024.

Registration for FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro is now live. Entry to all four exhibition areas is free for members of a FESPA national Association or FESPA Direct. Non-members who pre-register using code FESM424 before 19th January 2024 can save €55 on their exhibition entry.

https://www.fespaglobalprintexpo.com/

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In this latest of drupa's expert articles, Fabrice Peltier - Designer, Eco-design and Consultant looks into how designers can 'build-in' sustainability into their creations from the very start, and lessen environmental impacts, particulary with 'eco-inking.'

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Roland DG Corporation has announced that the TA resin ink for the AP-640 wide format printer of the TrueVIS series has acquired ECOLOGO certification. Ecologo certification is a standard approved by UL, a third-party organisation dedicated to advancing global sustainability, environmental health, and safety.

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Each year, Pantone, the industry spot colour standard, releases a 'Colour of the Year.' For 2024 it's the very attractive Peach Fuzz and here are a few examples of this warm, fuzzy tint which is sure to find its way into many labels, ads, textiles and signs.

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Women in Print, the organisation founded by industry stalwart Susan Heaney, is delighted to announce its Board for 2024 following a successful Annual General Meeting in November 2023. The new leadership team features an independent Office Bearer, as Treasurer, for the first time in the association’s history.

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‘We’re feeling anxious, fearful but also optimistic!’ said the artists. Epson partnered with talented digital artists to reveal the words that most describe how young people are feeling about climate change. To bring these voices to life, Epson partnered with digital artists Katy Wang and Gabriel Greenough to produce a piece of original, digital art that aims to project Gen COP voices in a visually impactful way.

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The onQ Team recently completed some Transparent LED Film installations for an iconic shopping and entertainment precinct in Melbourne, Australia. LED thin, 2-4mm film is an exciting new move for the Signage and Display industry.

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Just over 18 months since Agfa acquired Inca Digital of Cambridge, UK, the Belgium-headquartered inkjet developer has come up with an exciting new B1 format carton press for the packaging sector. The Speedset 1060 began life as the 'Onset-M' sold by Fujifilm but it was slow and failed to make an impact. Once Agfa had control of Inca, the Speedset project was re-invigourated and the result is a vastly improved B1 carton and corrugated machine.

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Thinking of starting or growing your business in 2024? Need some handy tips to give your business the edge? Learn from industry experts with Service NSW Business Connect free online resources. It's never too late to learn!

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Ball & Doggett will acquire SA Print Supplies from owners Paul Sayner and Vince Maio. Agreement has been reached, with a completion date set for the end of December 2023.  SA Print Supplies will be absorbd into Ball & Doggett's Adelaide operation.

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Epson Atmix has invested in plant and equipment on the construction of new factory, a sustainable metal refinery that will recycle waste metal to produce the raw material for metal powder, at Hachinohe City in Aomori, Japan.

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Following a massive 42% increase in premiums and the increase of mental health injuries claims (now accounting for 50% of payouts), Victorian Head of the national employer group, Ai Group, addressed a Vic. state inquiry into workplace injuries and rehabilitation. This is an unedited transcript of his address, seeking amendments to the Bill.

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As 2023 draws to a close. there's no rest for the sign industry's social glitterati! It's time to 'mark your calendars' for two popular events organised by FESPA Australia.

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It's been a terrific end-of-year for Total Image Supplies and Mutoh, with another Mutoh 1462UF installed at Braille Sign Supplies of Torquay, Victoria. Multi-pass braille signage becomes a breeze with this latest Mutoh printer, just one of the capabilities it excels at.

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In another excellent show of overall print industry training support, Visual Connections has now officially launched its newly expanded careers program, with the initiative to be known as Sign & Print Career Connections.

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Steve Lambourne's SS Signs is the first ANZ customer of the super 'flatbed on steroids' DigiTech TruFire LT/X2, supplied through Celmac. It's no ordinary flatbed UV - it's thoroughbred racehorse, made in Texas, USA and wowed October's Printing United expo in Atlanta, Celmac's Wayne McIntyre and Jonny Rumney first saw it at Printing United 2019 and commenced Covid-interrupted talks, which have now borne fruit.

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We recently reported Starleaton's appointment as ANZ dealer for eurolaser cutting systems. In this helpful article, eurolaser explains the benefits of laser cutting - not the least is that knives are not there to go blunt! eurolaser systems can also work in tandem with blade-cutting systems.

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Epson has launched two new mono WorkForce Pro inkjet printers, the single function WorkForce Pro WF-M5399 and multifunction WF-M5899. They use high-capacity ink packs to provide fast and reliable environmentally-conscious A4 printing and scanning.

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Hunkeler, the Swiss manufacturer of advanced reel paper-handling equipment used on the majority of high-speed inkjet web presses - is now part of the Müller Martini Group, following a takeover. Hunkeler has amassed an enviable reputation in inkjet reel paper handling, personified in its two-yearly 'Hunkeler Innovation Days' attended by many from Australia and New Zealand.

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Drupa's thought-proving Expert Article series continues with and examination of Artificial Intelligence contrasted with Human Intelligence. Written by Canadian Graphics Industry Teacher, Trainer and Software R&D Director Rémy Touguay, it makes essential reading for anyone seeking to understand where AI fits - and will fit - into our industry.

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Seasoned Industry Professional Bruce Caldwell to join Kissel + Wolf Australia as Sales Manager ANZ for corrugated packaging – sign and display. Caldwell is well respected from well over a decade with HP.