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WrapFest to return to Silverstone Race Circuit in October


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rapFest will return to Silverstone Race Circuit this year, running from


October 3 to 4.


The exhibition, organised by FESPA, promises to be a hub for growth, networking, and innovation within the wrapping and customisation industry. The 2024 edition is set to return as the industry continues to flourish. Straits Research reports the market for automotive wrap films is set to reach a value of over $25 billion by 2030, with Europe a key region for the industry.


Key highlights of the programme include: • World Wrap Masters UK – the UK leg of the global wrap competition, the winner of which will qualify to compete in the World Wrap Masters Series final in Berlin.


• Wrap Talks – a two-day programme featuring a range of talks, offering attendees insights into the latest industry trends.


• Wrap Party – bigger and better, this opportunity to network with wrap leaders will be a night to remember.


• 50+ live demonstrations – an opportunity to get hands-on with the latest materials and tools, while learning productivity hacks from our


Organised by FESPA WrapFest returns in October


learning partners such as The Wrap Institute.


• Simulator Racing – who’ll be the fastest wrapper round a virtual track of Silverstone, with prizes to be won.


• Wrap Warrior – an opportunity for everyone to test their nerve and skills in this quick-fire format. Building on the success in the inaugural edition, WrapFest 2024 will place a heightened focus on education and training. WrapFest has


Global DTF forecast report projects significant industry growth


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eypoint Intelligence has released the industry’s first global report into the direct to film market, which projects that by 2027 DTF unit placements will account for 64.4% of all DTF, DTG and toner transfer unit placements.


This marks a significant rise of the reported 44.5% DTF unit placements in 2022.


Over the last four years the DTF market has exploded and the adoption rate is unlike anything the garment decoration industry has seen previously. This was evidenced by the huge number of new-to-market machines launched at P&P LIVE! during the last few years,


www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk compared to other sectors.


The 2022-2027 Direct-to-Film Forecast also highlights that in 2022 the estimated print volume was 190,000,000sq m, which is projected to rise to 1 billion sq m in 2027.


The report includes metrics for hardware placements, average installed base, equipment revenue, print volume, ink volume, imaging supplies revenue (PET film, powder), retail value, and media value (blank garments) as well as expert analysis and key takeaways. Keypoint Intelligence is the global data and market intelligence leader for the digital imaging industry.


The full report can be purchased online.


partnered with The Wrap Institute as the official Learning Partner to deliver comprehensive training through workshops, seminars, and hands-on demonstrations. At the show, The Wrap Institute team will share their expertise to provide interactive sessions on the latest techniques, materials, and trends in vinyl installation, supporting seasoned professionals and newcomers alike on building their skill set.


Coloreel expands into US sewing industry


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uki America and Coloreel have partnered to extend Coloreel’s thread dyeing technology to the sewing industry.


Coloreel is the world’s only printer for on-demand thread-dyeing. With Coloreel, Juki sewing machines can now access millions of precise colours in real time. Juki’s distributors will get exclusive rights to market and sell Coloreel for sewing machines within North and South America.


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