IPIA sets date for key networking event
More than 130 print professionals are expected to attend the IPIA Annual Networking Lunch on June 18th in Birmingham
From personalised cocktails to freshly baked Stroopwafel, we round up a selection of the additional in-show features and promos visitors can see at The Print Show 2024
Alongside showcasing the latest in printing technologies, including UK- and European-first showings, there will be a range of additional in-show features and promos for visitors to see and do at The Print Show 2024.
With only day to go until the event begins, we round up a selection of the unique activities and experiences you can explore at The Print Show 2024.
Having recently launched in the UK, Print.com will be on hand to discuss the benefits of its online platform, designed specifically for print professionals.
But alongside this showcase, visitors can also experience a taste of Print.com’s homeland, the Netherlands by paying a visit to a freshly baked Stroopwafel stand.
Fiona Reid, country captain at Print.com UK, says: “We are looking forward to bringing Print.com, and a bit of the Netherlands, to the UK.
“Those of you who have experienced Print.com as an exhibitor before will be pleased to know that we will be bringing the famous, freshly baked Stroopwafel stand to The Print Show. Those who have yet to experience it, well you are in for a treat!”
Stand B40.
Aurora, a business solutions provider including office printing machines, ink, toner, and more, will be offering a practical managed print solution for businesses at this year’s show.
For the 2024 show, alongside showcasing Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C700 printer and Fujifilm’s RevoriaPress EC 1100, the team has confirmed it will be running a golf simulator on its stand, giving visitors the chance to test out their golfing skills.
Aurora has a history of providing additional activities at expos. The company’s stand was very popular at the 2023 Print Show event, thanks to an interactive driving simulator and daily prize giveaways, adding a competitive element to the visitor experience.
Stand A35.
Software companies eProductivity Software and Transeo Media have joined forces, alongside a range of other exhibitors, to come up with a novel way to entice visitors at The Print Show.
At the 2024 show, IPIA members Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Transeo Media, Morgana, Antalis, Premier Paper Group, and Fiery will all work together to produce personalised boxes of cosmopolitan cocktails from The Cocktail Co. These personalised gifts, which are created live during the event thanks to the partners involved, and which visitors can take away, are limited and pre-registration is required. More information can be found here.
Stand A19.
Paper and board supplier Elliott Baxter Group (EBB), will be demonstrating its range of Sappi Magno paper products as well as giving visitors the chance to try their hand at table football.
Using a Magno-branded football table, visitors have the chance to win a Magno-branded football whilst finding out more about Sappi Magno coated sheet, exclusive to EBB.
Alongside this, the company has organised a table football tournament at the stand for exhibitors dubbed ‘The Magno Cup 2024’.
Stand B60.
Visitors to the 2023 event had the chance to experience Solopress’ coffee printing in-show feature, giving them the chance to have their photos printed onto the top of a freshly made coffee. Celebrating its 25th year in business this year, Solopress has promised similar giveaways at the 2024 show.
Stand D20.
Result Clothing will have a range of trade brochures for customers to take away. The company will also offer a daily business card tombola, giving one visitor the chance to win recycled clothing samples. Recycled clothing is a key focus of Result’s stand this year.
Stand D40.
In addition to seeing the latest hardware developments from Liyu UK such as the recently launched Platinum KCXL+ flatbed model, visitors will be treated to fresh drinks and free gifts from the company’s team.
Stand D30.
And celebrating its 20th year in business, First Display Signs & Graphics will be showcasing how its partners can extend their outreach and increase their profits. As part of this, the company has also teased an in-show offer, which visitors can have the chance of winning by attending the stand.
Stand P82.
This is just a selection of the experiences available at this year’s Print Show. For more information, visit The Print Show website.
