Industry News
Exhibitor number grows for FESPA T
he 2025 edition of FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience will welcome over 550 new and returning exhibitors from over 36 countries.
This number has already surpassed exhibitor numbers from last year’s events. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the latest products and innovations from a rich line-up of international players in the speciality print space including the latest trends in sustainability, print on demand and intelligent automation.
Across the three events, visitors will be able to explore hardware solutions for wide format, textile and garment decoration, fi nishing and more from major exhibitors including AGFA, Brother, Canon, Durst, EFI, Epson, Fujifi lm, HP, Kongsberg PCS, Kornit Digital, M&R, Mimaki, Ricoh and Roland. Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, Michael Ryan, said: “This year’s events are set to be a pivotal platform in
FESPA welcomes over 550 exhibitors
2025 for our global community. We’re delighted to be back in Berlin, a vibrant and creative destination, which, given its history, is ideal for hosting FESPA and its co-located events. Eight halls full of inspiration and innovation await professionals from the speciality print market, where they can discover a plethora of on demand technologies for specialist print applications. With over 550 exhibitors, FESPA Global Print Expo and its co-located events will be the meeting point for Visionaries in 2025.” FESPA Global Print Expo takes place from May 6 to 9 in Berlin.
Ricoh Europe appoints interim CEO D
avid Mills has been appointed as Ricoh Europe’s interim CEO following Nicola Downing’s
decision to step down.
Ms Downing ended her three years as CEO of the organisation on March 31. She has spent 20 years at Ricoh Europe. Mr Mills brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his new role. Having joined Ricoh in 1982, he has held various senior positions in the organisation, including Ricoh Europe chairman and CEO, where he played a pivotal role in driving the company’s transformation from print manufacturer to a leader in digital workplace.
Most recently, Mr Mills served as global investment director, reporting directly to Takahiro Irisa, president of Ricoh Digital Services Business Unit, Ricoh Company.
Mr Mills said: “I am honoured to be taking on role of interim CEO at Ricoh
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
Europe. I care passionately about the business, and I’m looking forward to working more closely again with our talented colleagues and valued customers and partners across the EMEA region. Moving forward, we will intensify our commitment to delivering exceptional value while empowering our customers to achieve their digital transformation ambitions.”
David Mills
Personalisation Experience returns for its third edition
Personalisation Experience is back for its third edition allowing visitors to discover the latest innovations in personalisation technology.
The event is designed to connect brand owners, retailers, marketers and agencies, who wish to tap into personalisation to enhance their business and product offering through the use of printers, OEMS and software providers. This year’s event comprises three elements: an exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in digital print personalisation; a SmartHub, which hosts the Smart Factory; and the SmartHub Conference with daily sessions.
Discover the latest innovations in personalisation tech at the Personalisation Experience
New Sustainable Merchandise World to take place in September
T
aking pace on Wednesday, September 10 in Milton Keynes is the new Sustainable Merchandise World. The exhibition will have a new environmentally friendly product focus and a new unique format, providing professional trade distributors to discover new products and to meet with trade suppliers. For the fi rst time, the show will feature professional speakers, who will educate and inform on important sustainability issues and opportunities.
The sustainability speakers will be courtesy of the industry’s trade association, and joint owners of Merchandise World, the BPMA (British Promotional Merchandise Association).
Merchandise World held in January each year is the largest promotional merchandise trade exhibition in the UK, and this will not be changing in any way.
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