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FESPA returns this month P
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representatives and businesses will be heading to Spain en masse as FESPA and its co-located exhibitions will look to welcome them.
Six separate exhibitions, all under the titular show, will open up at the Fira de Barcelona between May 19 and 22. They include: Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, Corrugated, WrapFest, and, most related to printwear, Textile. It will shine a spotlight on the technologies, processes and applications shaping the future of printed textiles, across promotional products and merchandise, print on-demand, and garment decoration for items such as T shirts, caps and bags, as well as sportswear production and interior décor.
visitors will be able to explore digital textile printing and garment decoration technologies for screen, DTG, DTF, transfer printing, dye sublimation and roll-to-roll textile printing. Confirmed exhibitors include leading manufacturers of print on-demand production (POD) and
FESPA is just around the corner
high-volume textile printing and garment decoration, such as: B-Flex Italia, Brother Internationale, Chemica, Coldenhove, EPSON, Forever Digital Transfer, Hotronix, Klieverik, Kornit Digital, Melco International, Mimaki, Monti Antonio S.p.A, M&R Printing Equipment, Inc, Polyprint, ROQ International, STAHLS’, Tajima Europe and ZSK.
Callum Legg, group sales and project manager, FESPA, said: “Textile printing and garment decoration is one of the
Multiple moves for Zebra Print staff Z
ebra Print has announced a series of internal promotions as part of its strategy to strengthen leadership and support continued growth. The Leeds-based business has promoted Brendon Harvey from production manager to production director after seven years with the company. In his new role, he will oversee production operations, improve efficiency and support ongoing investment in technology.
Harvey said he was proud to step into the position after progressing through the business, adding that he is focused on improving processes and supporting future growth.
Alongside the senior appointment, Joelene Topham, Judith Wragg and Noel Vickers have also been promoted, reflecting the company’s focus on developing talent internally.
Managing director Samantha Overton | 14 | May 2026
Brendon Harvey (left) presented with a plaque to mark his promotion
said the promotions demonstrate the strength of the team and the company’s commitment to creating long-term career opportunities across the business.
most dynamic growth areas across the speciality print sector.
“In light of this, we’ve developed our new event – comprising a strong line-up of exhibitors and a dedicated conference programme – to provide our community with access to textile-related technologies, expertise and applications that can benefit their businesses.”
To find out more, head to page 52 for our FESPA Preview.
Kornit Digital acquires PrintFactory
K
ornit Digital has announced the acquisition of PrintFactory in a move aimed at accelerating the shift to digital production in the fashion and textile sectors. The Netherlands-based PrintFactory specialises in workflow automation, colour management and production software, with its technology already used across thousands of print sites worldwide.
Kornit said the deal will help connect design, production and fulfilment into a single digital system, making it easier for manufacturers to move away from traditional screen printing processes.
The acquisition targets one of the industry’s biggest challenges – transitioning from analogue to digital production. PrintFactory’s platform is designed to simplify workflows, improve consistency and reduce waste while supporting a wide range of printing technologies.
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