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FESPA Awards 2023 winner announced
Digital Printing

FESPA Awards 2023 winner announced

FESPA today announces the winners of the 2023 FESPA Awards during a VIP ceremony at FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 (Messe Munich, Germany). Across the categories, this year’s awards received 210 entries from print service providers (PSPs) and sign-makers looking to showcase outstanding examples of print and signage.

25-05-2023
FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 - Day 1 Highlights
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FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 - Day 1 Highlights

Watch the highlights to the first day of FESPA Global Print Expo 2023, Europe’s leading printing and signage exhibition!

24-05-2023
FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 - Day 1 Highlights
Visitors set to gain new perspectives at FESPA Global Print Expo 2023
Digital Printing

Visitors set to gain new perspectives at FESPA Global Print Expo 2023

FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience (23 – 26 May 2023, Messe Munich, Germany) are set to help visitors from around the world gain new perspectives on speciality print, signage and visual communications.

19-05-2023
FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 set to welcome strong line-up of 490 international exhibitors
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FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 set to welcome strong line-up of 490 international exhibitors

490 exhibiting companies are already confirmed to participate at FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience 2023, including 95 suppliers who were unable to attend the events in the last two years due to travel restrictions.

20-03-2023
The print paradox: why should you use white ink?
Inks

The print paradox: why should you use white ink?

The topic of white ink has caused some disagreement in traditional commercial printing. However, many digital printing applications would not be possible without it. Sonja Angerer details the benefits of white ink and its most valuable applications.

08-03-2023
Taking a sustainable path with inks
Sustainability

Taking a sustainable path with inks

With the environment a key consideration in all print jobs Rob Fletcher takes a look at how the choice of inks can help print service providers to improve the sustainability of their operations.

19-01-2023
New and exciting products from FESPA Global Print Expo 2022
Garment Printing

New and exciting products from FESPA Global Print Expo 2022

FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 in Berlin that took place from 31st May – 3rd June. The exhibition showcased a number of impressive new products to boost digital printing productivity.

15-08-2022
Matching the right media for wide format printing
Substrates

Matching the right media for wide format printing

There’s a very wide choice of substrates suitable for wide format printing but its important to match the media to the requirements of the particular job. Nessan Cleary details the requirements in this article.

25-07-2022
Vibrant FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 affirms business bounce-back
Colour Management

Vibrant FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 affirms business bounce-back

FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 brought the speciality print community together for four motivational days in Berlin (31st May to 3rd June 2022), in an atmosphere of overwhelming positivity that affirmed the industry’s readiness to bounce back from the challenges of the last two years.

14-06-2022
FESPA confirms European event calendar to 2024
Colour Management

FESPA confirms European event calendar to 2024

FESPA has confirmed the dates of the FESPA Global Print Expo and co-located European Sign Expo for the next two years, heralding a return to two of the events’ most popular host cities and venues. In 2023, the events will take place from 23 to 26 May at Messe Munich, Germany – previously the stage for successful FESPA exhibitions in 1999, 2005, 2010, 2014 and 2019.

06-06-2022
1 week until FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: industry gets ready to put print back in motion
Garment Printing

1 week until FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: industry gets ready to put print back in motion

In 1 week, FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2022 will open at Messe Berlin, Germany, ready to set speciality print and signage businesses back in motion.

05-05-2022
Club FESPA Lounge, Worldwide (Members Only)
Garment Printing

Club FESPA Lounge, Worldwide (Members Only)

Our leading global speciality print network can meet, connect and refresh on FESPA’s member only lounge, across the globe. Become a member to access our shows for free! The Club FESPA Lounge provides members with fast track access, dedicated cloakroom, WIFI, all-day refreshments, 2 non member guest passes* and a free gift from FESPA**.

05-05-2022
Club FESPA Lounge, Worldwide (Members Only)
The revolution of industrial printing
Inks

The revolution of industrial printing

Nessan Cleary the opportunities available for printers to explore industrial printing. Wide format printers can handle a wide range of substrates, opening up a number of industrial printing applications.

25-04-2022
Water-based inks and restricted substances lists
Business Advice

Water-based inks and restricted substances lists

Beppe Quaglia, CEO of Virus Inks in Italy, on the technical challenges of adhering to restricted substance regulations, and how eco inks push creative potential.

22-04-2022
Ink-credible inks – the importance of quality products
Inks

Ink-credible inks – the importance of quality products

While some companies may be tempted to cut costs and use cheaper ink products, this can cause all sorts of issues during production. Rob Fletcher speaks with a number of suppliers to find out more about the importance of using high-quality inks,

29-03-2022
Is CMYK enough?
Inks

Is CMYK enough?

Most wide format printers have multiple ink channels but what’s the best combination of colours and effects? Nessan Cleary shares the best ink channels.

21-02-2022
Full line-up of major exhibitors confirmed for FESPA Global Print Expo 2022
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Full line-up of major exhibitors confirmed for FESPA Global Print Expo 2022

FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2022 (31 May – 3 June 2022, Messe Berlin, Germany) are set to bring together the strongest line-up of exhibitors since 2019, with more than 250 suppliers already contracted to exhibit and many more active discussions in progress.

07-02-2022
Speciality print: an industry in motion
Digital Printing

Speciality print: an industry in motion

FESPA's Head of Global Business Development and Global Print Expo, Michael Ryan discusses the upcoming FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 and European Sign Expo 2022 exhibitions. Michael also shares his thoughts on the importance of live events in the industry.

20-01-2022
Experience print in motion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022
Digital Printing

Experience print in motion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022

FESPA has launched the promotional campaign for its FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 and European Sign Expo 2022 events, scheduled to take place from 31 May – 3 June 2022 at Messe Berlin, Germany.

18-01-2022
STS Inks opens up DTF opportunities with industry-first launch
Garment Printing

STS Inks opens up DTF opportunities with industry-first launch

Wide-format, industrial and household inkjet ink solutions provider STS Inks has launched what it said are the world's first-ever fluorescent inks for direct-to-film (DTF) garment printing.

14-12-2021