Messe Düsseldorf Group and PRINTING United Alliance, two of the most important printing technology event organisers, announce a closer working relationship.
Starting in 2024, the partnership of the world’s leading trade fairs drupa and PRINTING United Expo located in Europe and North America, respectively, aims to bolster the reach of each brand throughout the industry. Both organisations, with their customer-centric focus, will look to make all their events even more relevant and beneficial to both attendees and exhibitors in the ever-changing printing technology landscape.
One-roof approach
Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa, Portfolio Print Technologies, comments on this partnership, “PRINTING United Expo’s one-roof approach aligns very strongly with what drupa has brought to the industry over the last seven decades. Showcasing the many applications printing technology has these days, not only in the graphic arts field but in packaging, industrial and textile is what our attendees appreciate.”
Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance, added: “Our partnership with drupa underscores our commitment to advancing the entirety of the printing industry. Together, we will be able to deliver even more opportunities for growth and collaboration to all who participate in the marketplace of events. We look forward in the coming months to sharing our conversations on how this partnership will unfold and the benefits to all our partners.”
World’s leading trade fair for printing technologies
Organised by Messe Düsseldorf, drupa is the world’s No. 1 trade fair for printing technologies taking place every four years in Düsseldorf and is regarded as a must-attend event for everyone involved in the printing, packaging, and graphic arts industries. With its impressive range of exhibitors and outstanding conference programme, drupa offers a unique opportunity for inspiration, innovation, top-class knowledge transfer, intensive networking and business growth.
Global stage for leading OEMs
PRINTING United Expo is a leading print industry event, serving as a global stage for leading OEMs and exhibitors to showcase their latest technologies and applications spanning all market segments. Produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, a leading member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, this dynamic event brings together the entirety of the industry to experience the future of printing firsthand, under one roof.
PRINTING United Expo 2024 will be held in Las Vegas from 10-12 September at the Las Vegas Convention Center.