FESPA 2017, inspiring the printing industry, which has been growing globally, was held on the dates of May 8-12, in Hamburg, Germany. FESPA 2017, where innovations in technology and materials for the screen, digital wide format, textile printing and signage community were showcased, welcomed its exhibitors from 139 countries.
At FESPA 2017, which hosted a total number of 39,224 visitors, where as Germany, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Denmark and Poland constituted the largest visitor groups, the accessibility of the host city for visitors from these countries had also been reflected. With almost 100 first-time exhibitors on the show floor, visitors had access to a comprehensive line-up of suppliers of technology, materials for printing and sign-making, consumables and accessories.
During the show, FESPA took reservations for almost 80% of the available floor space at FESPA 2018 in Berlin (15-18 May 2018), requiring the team to book two further halls at Messe Berlin to meet exhibitor demand.
Regarding theexhibition, FESPA divisional director Roz Guarnori commented as follows; “Following on from the success of the last week in Hamburg, we’re thrilled by the enthusiastic commitment to our next event in Berlin in 2018 from digital, screen and textile vendors alike. This endorses our decision to move the FESPA global print expo to an annual cycle and make every event a comprehensive showcase of all processes and products.”
Roz Guarnori concludes: “Judging by the energetic mood and buzz from exhibitors and visitors, FESPA is an event that invigorates and stimulates a whole community, giving guidance on new technologies and solutions, supporting visitors to build profitable businesses, and fuelling success for exhibiting brands.”
The profile of FESPA as the leading European exhibition for textile printing continues to increase, with significant announcements of new textile printing solutions from many vendors in Hamburg, and developments in soft signage a dominant topic of discussion with visitors.
FESPA 2018 incorporating European Sign Expo will take place at Messe Berlin, Germany from 15th to 18th May 2018.
