The UK’s annual dedicated print expo co-located with 23-25 September 2025 NEC Birmingham
Introduction Now in its eighth year, The Print Show is a must-attend event for anyone in the UK print industry. The only major event dedicated to UK print, the show serves as the annual meeting place for the industry, allowing attendees to connect with professionals from all corners of the market. The Print Show 2025 will take place from 23rd to 25th September in Hall 3 of Birmingham’s NEC. As has been the case since day one, the main purpose of the event is to provide print companies with the tools they need to continue to grow and succeed. This is reflected in our exhibitor list, which each year features manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and service providers, all of which have access to a focused audience of thousands from the printing industry and related markets. Perfect platform Importantly for our exhibitors, The Print Show is the ideal platform on which to launch new solutions, showcase established products and services, and connect with new and existing customers. No other industry event in the UK offers access to the audience of thousands that The Print Show successfully attracts year on year. Over 4,000 people attended The Print Show 2024, with exhibitors reporting more leads and on-stand sales than ever. While visitor numbers are important, it is the quality of attendees that stands out, with the majority of visitors being the key decision-makers that exhibitors want to meet. Knowledge building Alongside the buzz of the show floor, anyone who attends The Print Show will have access to a first-class speaker programme of experts from the print industry and further afield within the Knowledge Zone. On top of this, new for 2025 is co-location with The Sign Show. Designed for the UK sign-making industry, the new event will take place in the same hall as The Print Show, allowing exhibitors with interests in both markets to connect with two key target audiences under one roof. Add in ongoing support from a dedicated organising team, as well as first-class marketing from leading industry titles Print Monthly and SignLink, and The Print Show is the most cost-effective way of getting your message out and generating new business. The only large-scale, annual event dedicated to the UK printing industry INK WIDE PAPER PRESS CHRIS DAVIES, Sales/Event Director
Learn See Hall 3 Located inside the hall, the free-to-attend Knowledge Zone offers both visitors and exhibitors the chance to attend expert-led session on key industry talking points. Situated near the front of the NEC, Hall 3 is just minutes away from the train station and a short walk from the car parks, making it easily accessible to attendees. Take the opportunity to explore Hall 3 and learn more about the latest developments and advancements from across the wider print industry. Why exhibit? To put it simply, no other event offers your company the same levels of exposure to the market or access to new opportunities as The Print Show. Those who exhibit will be able to connect with thousands of visitors from across the market, each seeking new solutions to grow their business and learn about how they can capitalise on trends to expand into new sectors. In 2025, exhibitors that also have interests in the wider signage market will benefit from co-location with The Sign Show. This will allow them to connect with and meet customers from both the print and sign markets, thus increasing the impact of their presence at the show. As a further incentive, exhibitors will receive expert marketing support from leading UK print industry printed publication Print Monthly and its various digital platforms, ensuring they spread the word of their presence months before the doors to Hall 3 open. Meet The Print Show allows exhibitors to connect with existing customers and meet with new prospects in a relaxed and welcoming environment. No other largescale UK event can draw a wide-ranging audience of thousands of professionals from across the industry. Sell Companies at The Print Show 2024 reported an increased level of on-stand sales as those in attendance sought the solutions they need to grow their business, while exhibitors also took away many quality leads from an audience of thousands of key decision-makers. Show Many exhibitors have used The Print Show to showcase their latest solutions to the UK print market. In recent years, the event has served as the platform for UK, European and even global launches of new technologies. Issue 347 - March / April 2024 www.printmonthly.co.uk FESPA Global Print Expo ▲ We speak with exhibitors and event organisers about what to expect Page 28 & 30 Premier Paper Group From a special company culture to eco initiatives, we highlight Premier Paper Page 36 Hybrid Machines Is one really better than two when it comes to investing in new technology? Page 65 Need for More Tech Adoption Ricoh comments on a lack of technology adoption within businesses in the UK Page 08 Siegwerk Celebrates 200 Years Founded in 1824, family-owned Siegwerk is celebrating 200 years in business Page 18 Women in Print We speak to women in the print industry in celebration of International Women’s Day Page 49 KNOWLEDGE ZONE • DIGITAL PRINTING • LARGE FORM Speakers 22 Press 8 Organisers 16 VISITORS 4016 OVERALL ATTENDANCE VISITOR DEMOGRAPHICS Commercial Printing Manufacturer or Supplier Graphic Design In-House Print Dept Sign Making Specialist Print Print Finishing Marketing/PR Agency Paper Supply Screen Printing Trade Organisation Print Buyer Label Printing Direct Mail Other Figures taken from our 2024 event
What’s on? While of course exhibitors and their leading solutions will be the main attractions for visitors, The Print Show offers plenty of added value to those who attend, allowing them to make the most out of their day at the NEC. Each exhibitor brings with them something unique to help connect with and interact with visitors. From golf challenges and table football competitions to virtual reality games and racing simulators, exhibitors have complete creative freedom when it comes to their stands. Our organising team will be on hand each step of the way to help exhibitors pull together and finalise their plans to ensure they maximise their presence at The Print Show. A stand-out highlight for 2025 will be co-location with The Sign Show, where visitors will also have the opportunity to gain insight into the latest goings-on in the ever-evolving sign sector. From live demonstrations of key techniques such as vehicle wrapping, window and floor graphics to expert-led workshops and seminars, there will be plenty to explore. M A T • P R E - P R E S S • S O F T W A R E • F I N I S H I N G • P A P E R 2025 NEC Birmingham 23-25 September Knowledge building Since its rebrand ahead of the 2023 show, the Knowledge Zone has proved a resounding success, delivering informative and insightful sessions on the key talking points not only in the print sector but also the wider business world. Last year featured expert discussions on topics such as diversification, sustainability, artificial intelligence, SEO and attracting new talent to the industry. For the 2025 show, we will build on previous years to expand the speaker programme and open up further debate and discussion on the topics and subjects most important to members of the UK print industry. from le to right: Nick Hollis, Simon Cooper, Suzi Ward and Paul Suon were the speakers at last year’s Knowledge Zone. KNOWLEDGE ZONE While business will very much be the talk of Hall 3, The Print Show is committed to ensuring our exhibitors and their staff have an enjoyable and memorable experience at the show. On this note, we pride ourselves on delivering networking events in a relaxed environment. Keep an eye out for updates on this year’s gathering, which will be open to all exhibitors.
0117 980 5049❘ sales@theprintshow.co.uk Chris Davies chris@theprintshow.co.uk 01172 356012 Link Exhibitions Limited Unit D, Link House, Britton Gardens, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1TF EXHIBITIONS @ichrisdavies77 chris davies Issue 329 - February 2022 www.printmonthly.co.uk Healeys hails Ricoh EDGE The print company has praised the business development programme Page 08 Toner-based Presses Carys Evans explores the latest enhancements and their benefits Page 41 Agfa Jeti Tauro H3300 UV LED Brian Sims looks at some of the latest updates to this printer range Page 32 Mutoh Europe unveils printers A new generation of digital inkjet printers have been launched Page 14 Nazdar confirms new CEO Richard Bowles is stepping into the role with immediate effect Page 24 Guillotines Rob Fletcher finds out what’s new and what this technology can offer Page 51 45 Entry Points Focus On T The first port of call was a tour of the Hunkeler equipment that was on show and it did not disappoint. There was a significant focus on automation and cutting times of certain jobs, which was represented by the launch of the Generation-8-series of production lines, a world first in terms of book production. This was cemented by the CS8 cutter. The Gen8 line is able to work on books of different sizes – one up, two up or three up, and changes these sizes fully automatically. All Gen8 modules switch fully automatically. This job used to take 15 minutes and has now been slashed to an impressive 15 seconds. Also on display was the HL8 laser module, which has been designed to take production in the security print sector to another level. Witnessing how fast this machine goes is difficult to describe – it takes a while to even notice the laser as it finishes the job so quickly. Applying laser-made marks provides a higher level of security – something that is important with tickets and vouchers so that they cannot be easily replicated and forged. A clear focus on book production, the SD7 stacker showed what is really meant by ‘book of one’. Robin Brown of Friedheim International, which is Hunkeler’s agent in the UK, says: “It makes a different book every time. A simple movement that splits the books – a real book of one.” This is obviously just a small snapshot of what Hunkeler itself had to offer at Innovationdays, but there was also a focus on the packaging side of things. An encore Open a box of tablets, or anything that requires information, and you will find a neatly folded information sheet. Fun fact for those not in the packaging or pharmaceutical industry – in pharmaceutical instances, this is only allowed to be one page long. With a focus on pharmaceutical packaging, Paul Davidson, sales manager for Encore Machinery, explained that the range of equipment that was part of the production line resulted in only one person needed to operate it. On display was the Matthias Bauerle (MB)/ Pitstop high-speed high capacity creasing and folding system, which can produce creased and folded products up to 14k/h. Davidson explains: “This system can run with additional out feed modules, allowing for production of many folded and creased products in one pass.” Also on the stand was the MB Autoset B4 23k/h high capacity, fully automatic inserting system running with continuous feeding from a roll, fully automatic folding unit with selective insertion and full data integrity. Encore also highlighted the MB/GUK group high capacity miniature folding system with the Hunkeler CS8, GUK FA 53/10-4-AT, MV11/1 knife unit, Turn and Tab module and CTM Event Spotlight Hunkeler Innovationdays A positive force 53 March 2019 After travelling to Switzerland to attend Hunkeler Innovationdays, Genevieve Lewis reviews the energising industry event that demonstrates just why print is still a force to be reckoned with Hunkeler Innovationdays was held in Lucerne, Switzerland Issue 238 - July 2022 www.signlink.co.uk The Print Hive The wide-format company is celebrating ten years in business Page 18 EFI debuts new printers The company used CMYUK’s training centre in Shrewsbury for the launch Page 10 Spandex unifies group All its group companies are being unified in Europe and Australia Page 08 imagePROGRAF PRO-4000S Brian Sims explores this machine from Canon and its signage capabilities Page 16 Franchises Rob Fletcher finds out the benefits to purchasing and selling in this way Page 35 FESPA confirms future events The association has confirmed new and returning events for 2023 & 2024 Page 13 25Focus On Signage for Pride 31 February 2020 There has been no escaping the significant growth of wide-format print in recent years. Whether it’s traipsing the halls of events like The Print Show and seeing first-hand the kit on offer, or flicking through the pages of SignLink and reading headlines about new releases, the wide-format market continues to expand. Many sign-makers have already taken advantage of this ongoing trend by moving outside of their traditional remit, investing in new kit and taking on wide-format print work of all kinds. But with so many making the move, is there room for more competition? And if so, what sort of kit does your business need to make a successful transition into the wide-format print arena? Myriad of opportunities One of the major names in wide-format print technology is Epson. Phil McMullin, sales manager, ProGraphics, at Epson UK, says an in-house wide-format printing capability is essential in the modern market for any proactive sign-maker. “There are myriad branding opportunities to be had in end customers, often at very short notice, so outsourcing is no longer an effective or profitable mode of operation,” McMullin comments, adding: “Having your own printer allows you complete control over colour matching, image quality and response times, while also retaining the maximum available profit in a job. “If you choose the right print manufacturer to partner with, you can unlock a whole world of profitable applications from vehicle wraps, billboards and soft signage to décor, wallpaper, floor graphics, window graphics, point-of-sale and much more.” With this in mind, McMullin draws attention to some of the entry-level printers available from Epson to help sign-makers establish their own wide-format print offering. For indoor work, McMullin says aqueous inks are a solid choice, citing the SureColor SC-T3100 A1 poster printer as a suitable hardware solution, being priced at just over £1,000 plus VAT. For more serious signage applications, outdoor durable prints and larger POS work, McMullin says the eco-solvent SureColor SC-S40600 offers good value at around £10,000 plus VAT. In terms of textile print work, small soft signage and personalised gifts, McMullin cites the SureColor SC-F500 with dye-sublimation inks, with a ticket price of less than £1,800 plus VAT. Cost effective Elsewhere, Agfa Graphics also has a number of entry-level options on offer to the market. Bobby Grauf, sales manager for the UK and Ireland, says investment in such kit will help create new revenue streams through new applications, thanks How can sign-makers enter the world of wide-format with entry-level equipment? Enter the arena Business Opportunities Wide-Format Print Part One With wide-format print having been regarded as a popular expansion market for some time, Rob Fletcher finds out what opportunities remain for sign-makers Whether you are a manufacturer displaying large machines or a software developer seeking a more intimate stand, The Print Show is the perfect platform to showcase your solutions. In addition to your place at the show, booking a stand secures access to additional benefits. Link Exhibitions has no limitation on marketing to our database of over 24,000 industry contacts spanning the graphic arts and visual communications sectors. Utilising Print Monthly and SignLink, each with an individual circulation of 10,000 copies per month, your attendance will be promoted long before the event starts. Cost of Exhibiting SPACE ONLY PACKAGE Floor space per sq metre +VAT Includes: Exhibition floor space Shell walls Carpet Fascia Fascia measure 300mm deep All posts measure 40mm x 40mm SHELL SCHEME PACKAGE Includes: Exhibition floor space Overnight cleaning Ideal for exhibitors with custom built stands Space Only Package Shell Scheme Package EXHIBITING AT THE 2025 PRINT SHOW At The Print Show, we are committed to delivering an event that is attractive for companies of all shapes and sizes and easy to exhibit at. For this reason, we have together a series of affordable stand packages that make exhibiting both stress-free and cost effective. per sq metre +VAT 2025 BOOK YOUR SPACE at the 2025 Print Show 0117 980 5049
Sales: 0117 980 5049 | sales@theprintshow.co.uk Chris Davies SALES/EVENT DIRECTOR chris@theprintshow.co.uk Page Tuck MARKETING DIRECTOR page@theprintshow.co.uk Kathryn Quinn EVENT ADMIN CO-ORDINATOR k.quinn@theprintshow.co.uk Tim Hall SALES MANAGER tim@theprintshow.co.uk The UK’s annual dedicated sign expo co-located with www.theprintshow.co.uk Meet the Team Show Supporters News Channel
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