FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2021 (9-12 March 2021, RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands) are attracting a growing line-up of exhibitors, all enthusiastic to engage with customers and prospects face-to-face after a year reliant on digital platforms to communicate and share product news.
The trade fair trio consisting of PSI, PromoTex Expo and viscom planned for 12 to 14 January 2021 in Düsseldorf has been postponed to 18 to 20 May 2021 due to current and unclear further developments surrounding the Covid 19 pandemic. This decision is linked to the confidence that the trade fairs will then be held in the context of a stabilising pandemic situation.
Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting systems, today announced the release of the new 100 Series, two entry level roll-to-roll inkjet printers – the UJV100-160 (UV model) and the JV100-160 (solvent model). The two inkjet printers strive to achieve high quality printing with high productivity, all at minimal cost to the user.
Print Service Providers can now benefit from highly flexible print production on roll fed media, as well as rigid media, with the Ricoh Pro TF6251 hybrid flatbed UV printer. Building on the successful Ricoh Pro TF6250, the all in one hybrid system supports the versatile production of a wider range of applications for sign and display, industrial, graphic arts and interior decor.
Epson has been awarded platinum status for corporate social responsibility by the independent organisation EcoVadis. The platinum rating, which was introduced in 2020, shows that Epson is one of the top one percent of companies in its industry and that the Group operates at the highest level in the areas of the environment, sustainable procurement, labour and human rights and ethics.
Weve certainly experienced our fair share of challenges in 2020, but this unprecedented year has also allowed some new and unexpected business opportunities to emerge. In the signage industry, weve seen an increase in demand for directional signage, protective screens and graphics explaining government health guidelinesbut these signs are not always installed at eye level.
From 28 – 30 October, the inaugural DS Printech China will host around 200 exhibitors, representing over 400 brands, in hall 10 at the brand-new Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The fair will feature an array of concurrent events to encourage the digital and screen printing industry to regather and recover from the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
