FESPA Member Benefits

Join our global speciality print network

Club Fespa Lounge

Our Associations and FESPA Direct members have FREE access to our dedicated exclusive members area, the Club FESPA Lounge. This has been designed as the perfect place for visionaries to meet and discuss, away from the show floor.

Our Club FESPA visitors also receive:

• FREE show entrance
• Fast track access
• Cloakroom facilities
• Complimentary WI-FI
• Daily refreshments
• Two complimentary passes for non-members (dependant on space available in the lounge)
• A gift from FESPA

Club FESPA Online

Exclusive FESPA members platform, Club FESPA Online offers over 300 thought-provoking articles which is translated into 25+ languages that cover a wide range of topics for speciality printers to help improve business practice and increase awareness of industry trends, with new content being added every month.

As an exclusive member benefit, the Club FESPA Online articles are commissioned and focused around four themes:

• How To Guides cover technical and process related material and aim to demystify complex topics and understand where the latest technological advancements can improve their businesses.
• Business Advice articles offer insight on how to run a successful SME print business dealing with the many challenges from sustainability, software automation and cost reduction.
• People In Print focuses on industry leaders and their shared experience across speciality print. These professionals discuss their successes and the challenges they face.
• Tomorrow’s World shows what lies ahead and what we can expect in the future, whether its sustainability, the IoT or the latest print technologies. It provides a sense of what may become important in the next decade.

Event Discounts

Being a member of FESPA gives you the opportunity to gain various event discounts such as:

• Free show entrance to all FESPA exhibitions
• Discounted entry to the FESPA party
• Discounted access to FESPA’s features
• Opportunity to participate in FESPA & Associations conferences
• And many more…

FESPA Print Census

The FESPA Print Census is a unique worldwide research project which collects and shares market intelligence on a six-month cycle to deliver more relevant insights—more often.

The data is collected with the support of FESPA’s Association network and analysed in partnership with Keypoint Intelligence. Looking at the findings, we can assess how these businesses view the future, which opportunities they are embracing, what challenges they face and how they are planning for growth and development.

Gain exclusive access to up-to-date benchmarking data that will help to:

• See how your business compares to your competitors
• Guide your next investment decisions
• Stay ahead of market trends

Technical Guides & White Papers

The FESPA Technical Guides reflect the tools and processes that are essential for success. They are recommended to printers who wish to gain an overview of the market challenges impacting on their businesses and allow staff to benefit from a wider understanding. If you are moving to a new department or entering the speciality print sector for the first time these guides provide a rich source of technical information.

The main guide in each set offers a detailed overview whilst the Sub Guides are designed to draw attention to areas that require more detailed understanding. Finally, the FAQs provide answers to common questions.

As a member of a FESPA national association or FESPA Direct, these are available to download in PDF format. There are 504 pages and 10 Guides in total available to our members:

Set 1 – Colour Management

Technical Main Guide | Device calibration| ISO Standards compliance | FAQ’s

Set 2 – Pre-production Data Management

Technical Main Guide | Digital Asset Management | Creating Perfect PDF’s | FAQ’s

Set 3 – All about the inks

Technical Main Guide | Solvent, Eco-Solvent inks | FAQ’s | Ink Saving Techniques | Ink Saving Techniques FAQ’s

Set 4 – Optimised Workflows

Technical Main Guide | Getting the most from your DFE’s | Web-to-Print Tips and Tricks | Web-to-Print FAQ’s | Getting the most from your DFE FAQ’s

Set 5 – Applied Colour Management

Technical Main Guide | M0, 1, 2 AND 3 explained | Tips and tricks M0, 1, 2 and 3 Measurement Options FAQ’s | Tips for measuring colours | Tips & Tricks for Measuring Colours FAQ’s

Set 6 – IT & Infrastructure

Computer Basics Technical Guide | Getting the most out of your IT & Infrastructure supplement | FAQ’s IT & Infrastructure | Getting the most out of your software supplement | Managing Software FAQ’s

Set 7 – Substrates

An Introduction to Substrates Technical Guide | An introduction to printing on ceramic tiles and decals | An introduction to substrates FAQ’s Ceramic printing | An introduction to printing on textiles | An introduction to substrates FAQ’s textile printing

Set 8 – Packaging Printing

An introduction to Printed Packaging Technical Guide | Packaging design considerations | Packaging design considerations FAQ’s | Packaging Embellishing and Fulfilment supplement | Packaging Embellishing and Fulfilment FAQ’s

Set 9 – Printing for Interiors

An introduction to Decorative Interiors Technical Main Guide | Decorative Interiors – Getting started with file submission guideline | Decorative Interiors File submission guidelines FAQ’s | Getting started with printing wallpaper digitally | Printing wallpaper digitally FAQ’s

Set 10 – Textile Printing

Textile printing Technical Main Guide | Digital and Screen print in textiles compared | Digital Vs Screen FAQ’s | Measuring colour on textiles | Measuring colour on textiles FAQ’s

Sustainability Guides

FESPA’s Sustainability Guides are designed to help print business owners make sense of the complex world of sustainability. Each guide breaks down technical language into clear, practical advice that you can apply in your day-to-day operations.

• Calculating Carbon explains how to measure and manage your carbon footprint so you can reduce costs and emissions.
• The Glossary of Terms helps you understand the words and concepts used across sustainability conversations, so you can speak confidently with customers and suppliers.
• The Sustainability Certification Schemes Guide shows how recognised standards and accreditations can build trust and open doors to new business opportunities.

Together, these guides help you take small, achievable steps toward improving your environmental performance while meeting the growing expectations of your customers and markets.