FESPA Review FESPA’s familiar faces
You’ve heard from the organisers; now it’s time to hear from those who exhibited. With five shows co-locating in the one place, there were so many big names looking to seize the opportunity. Here’s what a few of them had to say about this year’s event.
Canon
FESPA was another successful event for Canon. Through its ‘Move your World’ theme, it showcased how innovative print technologies can help customers unlock new commercial opportunities, drive growth and deliver real business impact.
Across live demonstrations and interactive applications on the stand, visitors experienced how Canon technologies can support everything from mass customisation and on-demand production to high-quality graphics and interior décor applications. It was particularly encouraging to see strong interest in technologies that help businesses improve productivity, expand into new applications and futureproof their operations. A key highlight from the show was its European debut of the new Colorado XL-series 3.4m printer, where it showcased both rigid and flexible media production live throughout the show. Visitors were able to see firsthand the versatility, productivity and application range of Canon’s UVgel technology across sectors including signage, interior décor, retail, point of sale and packaging. These demonstrations highlighted the commercial potential of mass customisation and highly efficient on-demand production. The show reinforced the exciting opportunities ahead for large-format graphics and packaging, and the important role innovation continues to play in helping customers futureproof their businesses. Canon said it was fantastic to connect with customers, partners and industry peers from across the sector and discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of print.
labels and stickers, promotional products, and photo products. The event proved to be highly successful, with strong engagement from print businesses across various regions looking to modernise operations and expand their service offerings. Visitors showed particular interest in OnPrintShop’s AI-powered capabilities, automation features, and the flexibility of managing diverse print applications through one unified platform. The event provided valuable opportunities to connect with existing customers, meet new prospects, exchange industry insights, and better understand the evolving needs of print businesses worldwide.
Overall, FESPA 2026 reinforced the growing industry focus on automation, AI-driven workflows, and scalable online print solutions as businesses continue looking for smarter ways to improve efficiency and customer experience.
Visitors trying out OnPrintShop’s web-to-print solutions Ufabrik Duncan Smith, country director, production at Canon UK & Ireland OnPrintShop
OnPrintShop showcased its latest AI-integrated web-to-print solutions designed to help print businesses automate workflows, streamline online ordering, and enhance customer experience. The demonstrations highlighted how a single platform can support multiple print segments, including commercial print, large-format,
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Ufabrik had a superb FESPA 2026. Exhibiting alongside its manufacturing group partners, JC Media and Johns Global, the company presented an integrated materials portfolio that reflected the full breadth of its textile and display solutions. At the show, Ufabrik showcased its full product range, supporting multiple applications including backlit, frontlit, blockout, backdrops, TFS, SEG, wall wraps, banners, flags, canopies, tents, gazebos and more, across retail, exhibitions and events. There were many high points for UFABRIK throughout the exhibition. One of the main stand features was the stunning 4x16m statement textile wall, printed on the Durst P5 500 TEX iSUB dye sublimation printer using Ufabrik Universal Blackback Textile. The wall attracted a great deal of attention and triggered multiple sales conversations, as visitors were able to see the material used in a real, super-wide-format application. The exhibition was a huge success for UFABRIK. For the first time, the company jointly presented the complete Ufabrik and JC portfolio, giving visitors a clear view of the scale, quality and versatility now available across the group.
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