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PSI continues positive trajectory F
eaturing a total of 1,084 exhibiting companies, the new trade show network consisting of PSI, PromoTex Expo and viscom underscored its ambition of becoming Europeʼs largest combined event for advertising and selling.
Petra Lassahn, the director of the three shows, said: “The time was ripe to create a new, central hotspot for all things advertising and selling, without losing sight of the independent
existence and identity of each of the
respective industries.” Combined with PromoTex Expo (127 exhibitors) – partially a PSI spin-off – a solid 899 exhibitors participated in total. An additional 185 exhibitors took part in this yearʼs viscom, which turned out a vibrant event after its redesign. One exhibitor, Stephen Gibson, the CEO of midocean, said: “We were
extremely busy and had more visitors than we expected. We approve that PSI is making changes. If initiatives such as the
Sign & Digital UK announces confirmed exhibitors for 2019 as registration opens
W
ith nearly 200 leading suppliers looking to inspire and educate visitors at this yearʼs Sign & Digital UK returns to the NEC from April 2 to 4.
Registration has now opened for the leading sign making, display solutions and digital printing show, where many new exhibitors will join a plethora of highly anticipated returning companies.
Not to be missed new exhibitors include: ABC Display Industry, GMG Color, Liquid Lens Systems, M3 Online Limited, PROTEK, Premier Paper Group, Signzworld, Solar Illuminations, Trade Sign Shop, Target Transfers, UK Feather Flags, UK Industrial Tapes, and Viscom LEDs and Frames.
Among the many companies returning to the show are Atlantic Tech Services, CMYUK, Blackman & White, Complete CNC Solutions, Epson, GESS, HEXIS UK, Hybrid Services/Mimaki, printMAX, Roland DG (UK), Sabur Digital, Signgeer, Spandex, Tecna, TheMagicTouch, Ultima Displays, Vivid Laminating, William Smith Group1832 and Zund Plotting Systems.
Rudi Blackett, Sign & Digital UK portfolio director said: “Itʼs fantastic to have so many new companies at the show this year, as well as welcoming back a large number of returning exhibitors — their presence at S&DUK 2019 confirms the showʼs continued ability to connect people and the industry. The variety of products and services on offer, in addition to free-to-attend seminars, workshops and live demonstrations means that we deliver an industry leading event, which gives our visitors the chance to connect with their peers and to keep up to date with the latest innovations.” Head online to register for free entry.
| 16 | February 2019 Visitors enjoy all that PSI had to offer
parallelism of the three trade shows help to acquire new companies, we support them.” Attracting 17,602 visitors, PSI once again was right on target with an increase of 1.5% (prior
year: 17,342). Among them were 1,012 industry customers (prior year: 1,200) who, upon being invited by distributors, had a chance to visit PSI on the last event day. Next yearʼs PSI, viscom and PromoTex Expo will take place in Düsseldorf from January 7 to 9.
Grahame Gardner introduces UKʼs first EVA enclosed fully washable trainer
H
ealthcare professionals across the UK can now put their best foot forward
The AktivFlex
with the UKʼs first EVA enclosed fully washable trainer, available from Grahame Gardner. The AkitvFlex has been created by top footwear specialist Tofflen, and designed with specialist scientific input from the University of Salford.
Delivering all of the wear with none of the tear, itʼs a super durable, superior lightweight shoe. The ergonomic trainer also boosts an elasticated gusset, side ventilation and stylish rubber laces and is available in black, fuchsia, metro blue, and white. The AktivFlex style joins a wide range of other Toffeln footwear available through Leicester-based approved supplier, Grahame Gardner. The range includes formal footwear to anti-static clogs, shoes and trainers in womenʼs, menʼs and unisex, with sizes going up to a UK size 12. Toffeln has recently announced an innovating partnership with the University of Salford called ComfortTech, which harnesses the science of biomechanics and the material science to provide comforting, supporting shoes to hardworking customers. Simon Ward, group sales director at Grahame Gardner, said:
“Toffeln is a fantastic brand that we are delighted to stock as part of our healthcare uniform offering. All its footwear embodies quality and professionalism and provides an advanced range of fully compliant, lovely looking footwear that is made in collaboration with leading biomechanics researchers. “The latest AktivFlex style brings a new element to the range that is at the forefront of footwear innovation, design and comfort. Itʼs a great addition for us and one we know our customers will really appreciate.”
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PromoTex Expo is in top form
right from the start PromoTex Expo made its debut in top form: with 13,217 trade visitors from 39 countries, the event instantly catapulted itself into the group of leading European trade shows. Michael Freter, managing director of Reed Exhibitions Deutschland, said: “A fantastic start in terms of visitor numbers and international reach and relevance. The fact that almost half of the visitors – 45%, to be exact – travelled from abroad is a powerful vote of confidence. “The market is rewarding our new concept. A clear mandate to continue spreading our wings in the European league of trade shows.”
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