Intergrafs annual Economic Report, The Evolution of the European Graphic Industry, provides extensive economic information about the European graphic industry. It shows historical developments and comparisons between countries.
Although these figures are significantly below those of the last drupa in 2016 (260,000 visitors, 1,800 exhibitors), the high level of expertise and decision-making competence of this years visitors was particularly positively emphasized.
The latest edition of the Print Matters conference brought together an impressive gathering of more than 85 industry professionals from over 20 countries. Co-organized by Intergraf and NOPA, the event took place on 14 June 2024 in Bucharest, Romania.
Literary and cultural scientist Daria Vakhrushova is awarded the drupa Prize 2024 for her outstanding thesis. With this award drupa honours and supports outstanding young scientists from the Faculty of Philosophy at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf every year.
drupa 2024 exceeded all expectations. It received top marks from visitors from all over the world, who left the trade fair with new ideas and clear prospects for the future. Numerous contracts signed and technological innovations inspired the print and packaging industry.
Starting in 2024, the partnership of the worlds leading trade fairs drupa and PRINTING United Expo located in Europe and North America, respectively, will bolster the reach of each brand throughout the industry.
The print industry remains on course for growth worldwide. The sector posted sales of over 837 billion in the past fiscal year. Our industry is growing and also has a future, says Thomas Schiemann, Managing Director of the VDMAs Print and Paper Technology Association.
