Ipex 2014 has had a tough year, but with industry engagement on the rise more suppliers are coming back on deck. Despite the vast distances involved, Australian printers are among the fore of those bring a renewed support for the troubled international trade show, according to Screen Europe president Brian Filler.
- "The only major print event in 2014" - Brian Filler, president, Screen Europe
Screen Europe has reaffirmed its commitment to support the London-based exhibition, which Filler calls “the only major print event in 2014”. Screen will showcase leading products in its Truepress Jet continuous digital inkjet series, demonstrating end-to-end solutions and material applications to the industry. Filler sees growing interest in the Australian market and a range premier print companies from around the globe a positive sign of renewed industry confidence.
“Ipex will be perfect for companies who are planning and making their print on demand technology investments in 2014,” he said. “It promises to be an important show for Screen and our Truepress Jet high-speed, continuous inkjet printing solutions.”
Backing up the sentiment, Goss International has recently announced its return to fold, confirming its taking a stand at Ipex 2014. The US web offset press manufacturer will focus on customer engagement, and explore new opportunities in direct mail, magazine, newspaper and catalogue printing.
Jean Segura, Goss International vice president of sales Europe Middle East and Africa, said, “This is a clear message of commitment to the markets served by the show. It underlines strong sales in the UK, as well as presenting a useful opportunity for face-to-face discussions with customers from farther afield.”
Ipex 2014 will also host the World Print Summit, a senior level thought-leadership event with 15 keynote speakers and 25 in-depth presentations of the future of print. Speakers include Frank Romano from the Rochester Institute of Technology, futurologist and author Richard Watson and the man behind the Nanographic revolution, Benny Landa.
Ruth Clougherty, content producer for the Ipex 2014 World Print Summit, said, “These are speakers who have entered markets where others have dared not to tread, invested in new technologies that others have shied away from, and been brave enough to create a culture of exploration, failure and innovation. The World Print Summit is an event not to be missed.”