Taking place from September 17th to 19th in Hall 17 of the NEC, Birmingham, The Print Show 2024 has garnered a real buzz due to the calibre of new and returning exhibitors.
With just two weeks to go, the floorplan is sold out and features major names such as Agfa, swissQprint, Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Morgana Systems, and more, all bringing their latest technologies to the show.
A Host of UK-first Showings
Following on from successful European shows such as FESPA and drupa, visitors to The Print Show 2024 will be able to experience a large number of UK-first showings.
Morgana Systems along with partner Plockmatic company, Intec Printing Solutions, will showcase several new launches from drupa to the UK market.
Included in the lineup will be the Morgana DigiFold Ultra creasing/folding machine with full-bleed trim capabilities; the new Intec SC7000 Pro-T and SC7000 Pro-T XL; and Morgana’s BM5000 bookletmaker with dual-bin feeder and finishing module.
Konica Minolta will showcase its newly launched AccurioPress C84hc press and Vivid Laminating Technologies will make the UK debut of its newly launched Veloton – a patented interchangeable system that can be retrofitted to any VeloBlade Volta+ and Nexus systems.
An Increase in Wide-Format Solutions
A trend being felt across the industry is the rise of printers diversifying and moving into new areas. As a result, The Print Show will see more wide-format print exhibitors than ever before.
Exhibiting for the first time at a UK show in several years, Agfa will launch the new Anapurna Ciervo to the UK market.
The 3.2m hybrid model offers enhanced print quality and higher productivity than its predecessor and includes an almost 70% increase in printing speeds in Production Mode.
Located directly opposite the entrance to Hall 17, NEC, CMYUK will showcase the Canon Colorado M5W from Canon’s new M-Series printer series as well as JWEI JCUT digital cutting technology and Fiery Prep-it software.
SwissQprint will be showing the Kudu flatbed model at a UK show for the first time at The Print Show. Launched at FESPA 2022 in Berlin, the Kudu is a 3.2 x 2m high-end UV LED printer with a productivity of 304m2/h, incorporating the latest printhead technology resulting in a resolution of up to 1350dpi.
On the Liyu UK stand, visitors will be able to experience the popular Q3XL pro, as well as the new Xline model and the recently launched Platinum KCXL+ flagship flatbed model.
Hybrid Services, the exclusive UK and I distributor for Mimaki Europe, will be demonstrating the latest Mimaki UV and solvent kit including the UCJV330-160 UV printer/cutter and the new TxF300-75 DTF printer.
Hardware Options for Personalisation
Another major trend area within the industry is personalisation, and The Print Show’s 2024 exhibitors will be on hand to provide a range of solutions for this area.
Manufacturer of JETRIX printers, inks, and media, InkTec Europe will showcase some new developments in its DTF (direct-to-film) and UV-DTF printer and consumable ranges. In addition, InkTec’s stand will feature a dedicated JETRIX area.
Over on the Resolute stand and InkCups will launch its Helix ONE benchtop cylindrical printer in the UK. A compact yet powerful device, the Helix ONE offers high-quality, full-colour printing capabilities for a variety of cylindrical objects such as bottles, tumblers, and candles.
Trade Printers, Resellers, Software, Substrates, and More!
In addition to an impressive lineup of hardware manufacturers, The Print Show will feature a range of trade printers including Venture Banners, Very Displays, Route 1 Print, Solopress, First Display Signs & Graphics, RMC Digital Print, Super-Wide Digital, and more.
For any software queries visitors may have, exhibitors such as Print IQ, Accura MIS, VB Media, and Artworker will be on hand to discuss their offerings.
Finally, there will be a huge range of substrates and media solutions on show from exhibitors such as Premier Paper Group, EBB Paper, Soyang Europe, and more.
A popular in-show feature of The Print Show is the Knowledge Zone which hosts talks and panels designed to provide visitors with extra business skills, expertise, and knowledge.
Chris Davies, event director of The Print Show, says: “The Print Show always strives to improve and grow the event year on year and this year is no different. Whilst The Print Show is a smaller-scale show compared to its European counterparts, the major names confirmed for this year’s event have taken significant amounts of space within the hall.
“From wide-format printers, toner presses, finishing kit, and cutters from names including Summa and JWEI, visitors won’t be short of things to see! Feedback from our customers so far has shown the key themes for 2024 are diversification, sustainability, and the demonstration of applications.
“A number of companies exhibiting for the first time operate and service the wide-format and signage space, and these companies are keen to showcase their offering to the entire print industry, as more companies are looking to diversify.”
