Fespa returns to Barcelona with two new events

Visitors can anticipate a showcase of new product launches, live demonstrations, and practical solutions from a mix of global brands and suppliers. The exhibited technologies and solutions will span the entire production workflow, from wide-format printing, industrial applications, and garment decoration to cutting, finishing, software, and automation. A key focus will also be on sustainability, with displays of low-impact inks and materials.

At the core, Fespa Global Print Expo, attendees can explore offerings from industry players, including Agfa, Brother, Durst, EFI, HP, Mutoh, Roland DG, and swissQprint. Cutting-edge finishing technology will be presented by providers such as Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, Summa, Zünd, and Morgana Systems. The show will also highlight end-to-end software and workflow solutions from companies like Caldera, Dataline, Enfocus, PrintFactory, GelatoConnect SA International, and XMPie, alongside web-to-print and personalisation platforms like Design Huddle and OnPrintShop. Consumables and media, covering inks, papers, self-adhesives, and specialist films, will be presented by a host of companies, including 3M, Ahlstrom, Antalis, Arlon Graphics, Hexis, Nazdar, Neschen, and Sun Chemical.

The co-located European Sign Expo will spotlight suppliers in the signage and visual communications sector, with exhibitors such as Bakker Magnetics, Bermaq, Domino Sign, and NSELED Europe showcasing solutions for illuminated signage and visual communications. Personalisation Experience will focus on software and solutions for customisation, design, and production automation, featuring brands like Design Huddle, OnPrintShop, and Photo USA Electronic.

Adding depth to the event are the two new additions: Textile and Corrugated. Textile will present the latest technologies and materials for textile and garment production, including solutions from Brother, Durst, Kornit Digital, and ROQ, while also hosting a ‘Personalisation and Textile Conference’ programme. Corrugated will be a dedicated platform for corrugated packaging and point-of-sale display production, with solutions for machinery, print technologies, workflow, and finishing. This event will feature an expert-led ‘Corrugated Conference’ and exhibitors like Barberan, Bobst, Canon, HP, and Scodix. 

Michael Ryan, the head of Fespa Global Print Expo, expressed his enthusiasm for the event's return to the city: “It’s a real pleasure to be back in Barcelona for the first time since 2012." Ryan added, "This year, European Sign Expo is truly set to be ‘The place for experts’ – the ideal meeting point for the speciality print community. Visitors will have the chance to see a multitude of exhibitors, covering all aspects of print and signage, in one place."

Ryan also noted the strategic importance of the new events: “We’re also excited to introduce our two new events, Corrugated and Textile, which will enable our visitors to connect with even more experts and suppliers, learn about sector trends, and help them identify opportunities for their businesses.”