Category: Events and shows
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Do trade shows reflect market reality?
Predictably, Informa, the company that owns Ipex, has claimed the show as a success calling it a foundation for future events.
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Ipex highlights from the first day
There haven’t been any big surprises at Ipex but we have learned a bit more about some of the upcoming digital printers.
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Can Ipex reinvent itself?
It’s exactly a week now until this year’s Ipex show starts. I remember the first Ipex that I went to, quite a few years ago now, which more or less filled the NEC and lasted for two weeks. At its best, Ipex is more than just a chance to look at new kit and to…
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Packaging innovations report
Last week saw the Packaging Innovations show at the NEC, which consists of a number of related shows co-located together. The show seemed busy, particularly on the morning of the first day, and well-organised and it was easy to pick out particular stands to visit. Better still, there was a proper press office this year…
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Digital printing seduces the label market
So, as Label Expo comes to a close its time to reflect on the show. It was a busy, lively event with plenty of visitors, particularly in the digital hall. HP, which launched a new silver metallic ink for its Indigo presses, still remains the market leader. Indeed, HP has just celebrated the 500th installation…
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Sign and Digital 2013
In many respects the Sign and Digital is a small UK show but its often used to launch new wide format machines. This year’s Sign and Digital show was surprisingly busy, given that there was an obvious risk that the upcoming Fespa London would overshadow it. But the halls were full and the exhibitors seemed…
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Hunkeler still innovative
The Hunkeler Innovation Days has gained an enviable reputation as an unmissable event, used both to showcase practical applications and to launch new equipment. This year’s event lived up to expectations with several new digital presses announced.