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Latest sustainable innovations in digital wide format printing
With sustainability at the top of the list for many customers when it comes to printed work, Rob Fletcher takes a look at some of the latest developments in digital wide-format print and analyses how these advancements can help print companies address demands.
What is the future of sustainable packaging?
James Gatica shares the future trends regarding sustainable packaging. Currently, consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are demanding for more “green” packaging solutions.
Challenges and Opportunities for sportswear brands in 2024
We speak to Sam Taylor, Founder of the Good Factory about about the challenges and opportunities that sportswear brands will experience in 2024, the effect that will have on suppliers, the areas that brands will likely invest in this year as well as what is happening in the retail.
Innovations in Fabrics, Circular Economy and AI at Sportswear Pro 2024 Conference
We speak to 4 experts who will be speaking during the upcoming Sportswear Pro 2024 conference that will offer insight into the latest technologies, sustainable manufacturing processes, fabric innovations and thought-inspiring case studies.
Illuminating trends in the signage sector
FESPA's Michael Ryan, Head of Global Print Expo shares the latest trends within the signage industry as well as the current challenges and opportunities that sign makers face. Michael speaks to Paul Lovelock, Managing Director at DMA Signs and James Mavi, Sales & Marketing Director at branding solutions expert Astley.
Strong global exhibitor line up across 4 FESPA 2024 events
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.
What is the future of AI?
What will artificial intelligence (AI) look like in 20 years’ time? There are two views: one positive and one deeply pessimistic.
After ISO 14001: Imageco and its journey to maximum sustainability
In January 2021, we spoke to Imageco Managing Director Nathan Swinson-Bullough about his company’s initial steps towards sustainability. Now, two years later, we determine how the firm’s journey in sustainability has progressed.
Greenwashing: sorting fact from fiction in environmental claims
Businesses that promise too much in terms of their environmental credentials could find themselves suffering reputational or even financial trouble.
How to design products for a Circular Economy
In this podcast we speak to Sam Taylor from De Ronde Creative Hub about designing products for a circular economy, how to engineer the maximum reuse of raw materials, consumerism in fast fashion and the use of AI regarding the future of sustainability and much more.
The Waste Academy: lessons in printer sustainability
In the second of a two-part focus on FESPA UK’s innovative approach to print industry sustainability, we see how their new Waste Academy is helping to spread essential knowledge among producers, suppliers and customers.
Responsible waste disposal: FESPA UK’s Waste Accreditation scheme
In the first of a two-part focus on FESPA UK’s innovative approach to sustainability, we see how their new Waste Accreditation scheme is already diverting tonnes of waste from landfill.
What’s new in the Middle East: The latest trends in the printing industry
Bazil Cassim, FESPA Regional Manager for Middle East and Africa shares the latest trends in the printing industry for this region. These include the importance of environmental sustainability, the growth of the textile printing market and the growing event, tourism and hospitality demands.
FESPA Australia celebrates success of People Planet Profit conference
FESPA Australia is delighted to announce the success of the People Planet Profit Conference, held on 3rd November at the Shangri-la Hotel Sydney. With over 100 enthusiastic attendees, the event proved to be a pivotal platform for discussions on sustainability, leadership, youth engagement, and artificial intelligence within the printing industry.
FESPA Middle East 2024 expands floorspace to match significant exhibitor interest
FESPA has increased the size of its inaugural FESPA Middle East event (29 – 31 January 2024 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre) by 40%, adding a third hall to the exhibition. The decision follows significant interest in the event from global suppliers and regional distributors.
Bringing sustainability to self-adhesives
We speak to Steve Lister, Chair of the new Self-Adhesive Industry Sustainability Action Group, about how the plastics sector is coming together for a vital cause.
An essential guide to calculating carbon emissions
Robyn Newberry and Freddie Ward from CarbonQuota discuss the company’s ‘plug and play’, print-sector-specific Essentials carbon calculator.
FESPA Print Census 2023 shows rising sustainability demands and changing customer requirements
FESPA has published the headline findings of its 2023 Print Census, highlighting the impact of rising sustainability demands and evolving customer requirements on business models and investment plans.
Southern European Print Congress - Athens
Graeme Richardson-Locke, Head of Associations & Technical Lead shares his experience of the South European Print Congress that took place from 14th - 15th September 2023 in Athens. The congress was organised by FESPA Hellas who invited print business owners to network and discuss crucial issues facing the industry.