Megatrends such as demographic change and climate change are also having a significant impact on the transformation of the printing and paper industry. Nevertheless, paper and printed products will continue to be needed in many areas of life in the future. Sustainability plays a key role here; one of the central themes of the special Touchpoint Sustainability forum at drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf.
1st quarter 2024 Themen
IPI 2024 Innovative inkjet and screen printing applications
Now in its third year, the Industrial Print Integration (IPI) conference is recognised as an important contribution to the technology roadmap for all those involved in innovative inkjet and screen printing applications. In addition to leading hardware, software and ink suppliers, IPI welcomes contributions from technology users, emerging start-ups and research centres keen to showcase the latest solutions available.
“Festivals, events & graduation” and “Leisure, club & hobby” Daiber expands its range of services
As a full-service platform, Gustav Daiber GmbH is now offering retailers an even larger selection of industry flyers. Supplemented by new subject areas, additional products and a revised design, the industry flyers contain recommendations on suitable corporate fashion from Daiber’s own brands JAMES & NICHOLSON and myrtle beach for various areas of application. With additional, editable newsletter templates, Daiber supports its retailers in addressing customers in a target group-orientated manner.
Print Equipment Roadshow – The latest trends in textile and UV printing
As a system house for transfer printing, Print Equipment attaches particular importance to advice and service. The support team, field service and five showrooms in Germany can guarantee comprehensive and needs-based advice and support from experienced transfer printing professionals. The company is currently taking its expertise on the road and inviting interested parties to experience the latest trends live at three different locations in Austria from 9 to 17 April 2024.
CBS coating technology for pigment printing and sun protection
“A very good decision to exhibit at R+T,” was the feedback after Multi-Plot’s participation at R+T in Stuttgart, the world’s leading trade fair for roller shutters, doors and sun protection.
C!PRINT 2024 – the centre of the printing world
The eleventh edition of C!PRINT took place in Lyon February. Over 15,000 visitors were able to view the latest products from around 250 exhibitors and take part in trend-setting conferences. The positive response demonstrates the strong commitment to this important event for the visual communication and graphics industry in France and Europe.
bvdm economic telegram – Business climate index comes under pressure
In the second month of 2024, the seasonally and calendar-adjusted business climate in the German print and media industry came under renewed pressure after stagnating at the start of the year. While the business outlook for the next six months remained virtually unchanged compared to January, assessments of the current business situation plummeted. The business climate index calculated by the German Printing and Media Industries Federation was down around 4.1 per cent on the previous month, adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects. At 82.4 points, the index in January was around 12.9 per cent below the previous year’s level.
FESPA 2024 – d.gen and Multi-Plot
Multi-Plot and d.gen will be jointly presenting the latest printing technologies at FESPA GLOBAL PRINT EXPO, which opens its doors in Amsterdam from 19 to 22 March. With new printing machines in their luggage, the two companies will offer visitors a large exhibition area in Hall 1, Stand 1C50, to find out about textile printing, realisation and possibilities.
European Sign Expo 2024 Signage and visual communication
European Sign Expo 2024 (19 – 22 March in Amsterdam) is on the horizon and exhibitors are gearing up to showcase the latest signage and visual communication products and solutions. With 115 exhibitors confirmed, the exhibition space will grow by more than 1,000 square metres in 2024.