In May, FESPA Global Print Expo returns to Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, alongside the European Sign Expo, the Personalisation Experience, WrapFest and the new Corrugated and Textile exhibitions. From 19 to 22 May, the events will serve as a meeting place for professionals in the specialist printing, signage, personalisation, packaging and display, wrapping and textile sectors.
ACTEGA, a manufacturer of speciality coatings, printing inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the printing and packaging industry, will be exhibiting at METPACK 2026 in Essen from 5 to 8 May. Visitors can find the company in Hall 3 at Stand 3C55.
Roland DG Corporation, a leading global provider of digital printing solutions, has announced the launch of the TrueVis VG4 Series, a new generation of eco-solvent printing and cutting machines for sign makers and print service providers.
With the AquaHeat platform, Sun Chemical has launched a new generation of food-safe, bio-based printing inks. These inks enable full-colour printing for high-temperature food applications, thereby opening up previously unfeasible possibilities for packaging in the bakery and catering sectors.
Smurfit Westrock in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a full-service packaging facility that produces high-quality inserts and packaging solutions for pharmaceutical brands. At Smurfit, materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing specialists work together to develop innovative packaging.
At Stand 3-1B135, Sun Chemical will showcase innovative solutions for digital, screen and pad printing. The initiatives and expanded product portfolios for printing and signage, textiles and industrial printing will be on display.
In collaboration with Brunton Publications, FESPA presents a top-class lineup of speakers for the conference at the first Corrugated trade fair, taking place from May 19 to 22. The free conference program in Hall 3 (Booth B162) offers corrugated board professionals insights into the latest trends, challenges, and developments.
In March 2026, the seasonally adjusted business climate in the German printing and media industry deteriorated. The seasonally adjusted business climate index calculated by the BVDM showed a decline of 2.9% compared to the previous month. While the current business situation was rated better by the companies than in February, expectations for the next six months were significantly clouded by the current events in the Persian Gulf.
With a tree-planting campaign in the Harz region, the Climate Initiative of the Printing and Media Associations is sending a clear signal in support of active climate protection. On behalf of its participating companies, the Federal Association of Printing and Media planted more than 3,500 trees in the Harz region on 23 March 2026, an area affected by climate change.
