FESPA Brings Business Back with First Live Events in Europe

FESPA has kick-started business recovery in the specialty print and signage communities with the successful return of FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2021 (Oct. 12-15, 2021) after a two-year gap.

The first live FESPA events in Europe since spring 2019 attracted a strong audience dominated by business leaders, who came with an appetite to update their industry knowledge with a view to short- and medium-term investment.
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“Feedback from exhibitors was effusive, with many commenting on the upbeat mood among visitors, the unmatched value of face-to-face conversations with senior decision-makers, the enthusiasm for the new technologies and consumables on display, and the overriding sense of optimism for the future,” said Neil Felton, FESPA CEO.

“We were thrilled to be back at FESPA Global Print Expo after such a long and difficult period,” said Danna Drion, EMEA general marketing manager at FESPA Gold Sponsor Mimaki Europe. “To finally be able to meet everyone in person was both exciting and reinvigorating. During the four days, the general atmosphere was overwhelmingly positive. Not only did we exceed our targets, but we also welcomed high-profile, decision-making visitors, who came to plan their next investments and showed huge interest in our latest products.”

Printeriors was once again a popular attraction for visitors. Inspired by nature and curated by FESPA’s textile ambassador, Debbie McKeegan, the feature highlighted digitally printed applications targeted at printers operating in or looking to expand into interior décor. In collaboration with industry suppliers including Imageco, Kornit Digital, PONGS, swissQprint and TTS, the products displayed were produced using a series of high-end technologies, print processes and materials.