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Record number of deals signed at drupa 2024
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rupa 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany, drew to a close on June 7.
The 11-day event oversaw 1,643 exhibitors from 52 nations presenting a showcase of innovations in the Düsseldorf exhibition halls. The international share was 80%, with visitors from a total of 174 countries attending – a record figure. In total, 170,000 trade visitors
attended drupa 2024, with around 96% of all visitors confirming they had fully achieved their visiting objectives. With regards to the position and relevance of drupa, Dr Andreas Pleßke, chairman of the drupa committee, said: “drupa stands for new approaches and new technologies like no other trade fair. It is not only the largest, but also the most important global platform for our industry, because the entire
drupa 2024 welcomed 1,643 exhibitors from 52 nations into the Düsseldorf exhibition halls
In total, over 170,000 trade visitors attended drupa 2024
Record breaking interest received for Print & Stitch May roadshows
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n May, Print & Stitch travelled throughout the north to both Newcastle and Barnsley.
Across both events, 235 people had registered their interest, breaking last year’s records.
The Newcastle roadshow took place at the Delta by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead on May 21, where there was a continuous flow of visitors throughout the day. Visitors had the opportunity to network with local sales representatives from leading distributors.
Exhibitors then travelled to the Holiday Inn Barnsley on May 23, for another day of connecting and sharing their insights with local businesses. Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions, exchanged ideas, and built new partnerships
The next roadshow will take place on July 9 at the Marriott Leicester, showcasing the latest advancements in printing, garment, and embroidery
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printing and post-press industry meets at this world-leading trade fair. It has been invaluable for generating leads. Nowhere else offers the opportunity to make so many new international contacts from all over the world in such a short space of time in one place.” Director drupa, portfolio print technologies, Sabine Geldermann, said: “At drupa 2024, we experienced firsthand just how relevant and resilient this industry is. The community is determined to set the course for the future together. Exchanging ideas with people from all continents and from all areas of the industry was extremely enriching and inspiring. We were able to welcome around 50 large delegations from various nations, and numerous globally active associations and organisations chose drupa as the ideal setting for their conferences and board meetings.”
The next drupa will be held in 2028.
R A Smart prevents over 103 tonnes of CO2 emissions
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Exhibitors connected and shared insights with local businesses
technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with top suppliers in the industry. Exhibitors will also be providing live demonstrations and expert insights.
t has been one year since R A Smart installed its solar panels.
In May 2023, R A Smart installed over 470 solar panels across the roofs of two of its factories in Macclesfield to reduce its carbon footprint and make the company more sustainable.
Since the installation, the company has avoided putting over 103 tonnes of CO2 emissions into the environment. From the 473 solar panels R A Smart installed, a total of 500 watts of power has been generated from each panel, totalling at 236.5 kWp over its buildings.
A bird’s eye view of R A Smart’s solar panel installations
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
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