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PRINT 17’s organizers said the event's return to Chicago was a "resounding success" as 20,000 people from the graphic communications industry gathered at McCormick Place for five days of "education, networking and an up-close look at the latest innovations and technologies."
Industry professionals from around the world came to see new products from more than 450 exhibitors, organizers said.
PRINT 17 organizers said highlights included the new “Distinguished Leader” speaker series, where top marketing experts shared "their unique perspectives on how technology is changing our world and exploring the integration of print and digital."
The event also provided an opportunity to give back to the local community, with the first annual “Celebrate PRINT! Party with a Purpose” at the House of Blues Chicago. PRINT 17 attendees donated to Family Rescue, one of the largest domestic violence agencies in Illinois.
“At our annual GRAPH EXPO/PRINT show, we bring together our community of industry manufacturers, dealers, distributors and their attendee customers to grow their businesses and expand their knowledge through exhibits, education and relationship building,” said Thayer Long, president of NPES. “Our promise for PRINT 17 was very clear: Learn it here, see it on the show floor, then go back to your businesses and do it! The show’s variety of learning opportunities provided attendees with education that will help them stay ahead as business and technology continue to evolve.”
“PRINT 17 is the one chance to try different things, learn about new processes, and then actually take that back and apply it in our own market,” said Douglas Spink III, owner of All Right Mailing. “We are purchasing equipment at a very rapid pace. We did buy a lot of equipment this year at the show – from six vendors. PRINT and GRAPH EXPO are a must-do every year.”
Added Director Tim Self: "Interest and demand for our modules has been fantastic at the show," commented James Self, sales manager at Compact Foilers. "We just received an order for 30 of our foiling modules—the largest single order in the company’s history—at PRINT 17.
"We will need to increase our production capability to cope with the demand."
Per organizers, GRAPH EXPO will return to Chicago next year, Sept. 30 – Oct. 3, 2018, and will remain in Chicago through 2020.
Logo courtesy Print2017.com
Industry professionals from around the world came to see new products from more than 450 exhibitors, organizers said.
PRINT 17 organizers said highlights included the new “Distinguished Leader” speaker series, where top marketing experts shared "their unique perspectives on how technology is changing our world and exploring the integration of print and digital."
The event also provided an opportunity to give back to the local community, with the first annual “Celebrate PRINT! Party with a Purpose” at the House of Blues Chicago. PRINT 17 attendees donated to Family Rescue, one of the largest domestic violence agencies in Illinois.
“At our annual GRAPH EXPO/PRINT show, we bring together our community of industry manufacturers, dealers, distributors and their attendee customers to grow their businesses and expand their knowledge through exhibits, education and relationship building,” said Thayer Long, president of NPES. “Our promise for PRINT 17 was very clear: Learn it here, see it on the show floor, then go back to your businesses and do it! The show’s variety of learning opportunities provided attendees with education that will help them stay ahead as business and technology continue to evolve.”
“PRINT 17 is the one chance to try different things, learn about new processes, and then actually take that back and apply it in our own market,” said Douglas Spink III, owner of All Right Mailing. “We are purchasing equipment at a very rapid pace. We did buy a lot of equipment this year at the show – from six vendors. PRINT and GRAPH EXPO are a must-do every year.”
Added Director Tim Self: "Interest and demand for our modules has been fantastic at the show," commented James Self, sales manager at Compact Foilers. "We just received an order for 30 of our foiling modules—the largest single order in the company’s history—at PRINT 17.
"We will need to increase our production capability to cope with the demand."
Per organizers, GRAPH EXPO will return to Chicago next year, Sept. 30 – Oct. 3, 2018, and will remain in Chicago through 2020.
Logo courtesy Print2017.com