For the leading global ink manufacturers, 2008 was a time of economic uncertainty, as raw material prices continued to rise and the U.S. dollar slumped. Still, ink industry leaders also see some opportunities ahead.
Drupa 2008 was another huge show, with nearly 391,000 visitors from 138 countries checking out the 1,971 exhibits, and leading international ink manufacturers were well represented, showcasing innovative new products and services.
Sep 8-11: Labelexpo Americas 2008, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Chicago, IL, Contact: US: Tasha Janowski
262-754-6931
UK: Lisa Milburn
44-(0)20-8846-2740, Email: sales@labelexpo.com, Web: www.labelexpo-americas.com
Oct 15-18: SGIA 2008, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA, Contact: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Tel: (703) 385-1335, Fax: 703) 273-0456(, Email: sgia@sgia.org, Web: www.sgia.org
Oct 19-22: 2008 TLMI Annual Meeting, The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, FL, Contact: Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute, Tel: (630) 357-9222, Email: office@tlmi.com, Web: www.tlmi.com
Oct 26-29: Graph Expo, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, Contact: Graphic Arts Show Company, Tel: (703) 264-7200, Fax: (703) 620-9187, Email: info@gasc.org, Web: www.gasc.org
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