PACPRINT 2021
Exhibitor list continues to grow for PacPrint More exhibitors have signed up for the upcoming tradeshow as momentum builds in the industry
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lans for PacPrint and its co-located events are progressing well, with a more confident outlook and few ongoing restrictions drawing more exhibitors to the show and driving demand from industry businesses for information and registration. When AP caught up Peter Harper and Sarah Moore from Visual Connections in early March, the two were upbeat, confirming that four new exhibitors had confirmed bookings within the week prior. The duo also mentioned that several other companies had finalised contracts. “CMYKhub, Corex, Xmpie and DFLOW are the latest to sign on the dotted line to bring their latest offerings to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre when doors open on 28 June and we are expecting to be able to announce a number of other bookings in the coming weeks,” Harper said. These newcomers will join a host of leading suppliers that will showcase everything from software, MIS and prepress systems, through to cut-sheet and digital presses, to finishing and embellishment, wide-format and textile printing, laser cutting, routing and engraving technologies, label converting and finishing solutions and packaging print. With these new bookings, the number of exhibitors for the show has grown to nearly 70, with some 75 per cent of the 7,400m 2 of floorspace allocated to PacPrint, the Visual Impact Expo and the Label & Packaging Expo already booked, Harper confirmed. Leading the pack will be Roland DG, the show’s platinum sponsor, Currie Group, which will have the show’s largest stand, HP Australia, Fujifilm Business Innovation, and Konica Minolta. Starleaton will have a sizeable presence, as will Epson Australia and Smartech (formerly Quadient/Neopost) which will exhibit for the first time under its new moniker. Among other familiar brands will be Mutoh, Mimaki, Screen, GraphPak, Spicers, Hexis, Shann, Euro Poles, Pozitive Sign & Graphic Supplies, Alfex Laser, PrintIQ , Esko Graphics, Hybrid Software, Quote & Print, Multicam and Elizabeth Machines. Rounding out the list of exhibitors to date are companies including Acco Brands, Aeronaut Automation, Alfex, Allkotes, Ascent Partners, BPG Australia, CERM, CMIX/GEXIN, Colour Graphic Services, Eventec, Ferag, GMS, Hilton Laminating, Kodak, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, Kyocera, Minipack International, PHE, Rodden Graphics, SAled, Sign to Badge Solutions, Soltect, Stick On Signs, Sublimation Systems, Trimatt, Velflex, Wilenco and Xeikon. “As usual, the range of products, solutions and services on show is exceptionally wide, with plenty of interest whether you’re in commercial print, labels and packaging, or in the sign, display or textiles space. That’s always important for businesses looking to expand their product offering or identify key new market areas into which they can grow their business,” Harper added. There have been challenges in pulling this show together,
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The industry looks forward to PacPrint 2021, to run from 28 June to 1 July this year, following the success of PacPrint 2017
but Moore was frank when asked about the likely impacts of the pandemic in June, saying, “Quite honestly, we don’t expect there to be many”. Moore also noted that the move now is very much to ‘living with’ COVID rather than further cancellations or postponements. “What has been particularly encouraging over the past few weeks has been the real progress we have seen with travel opening up, restrictions loosening, and much more flexibility in how businesses choose to manage their own operations,” she said. “Having said that, we are still very much focused on delivering a show which is as safe as it is successful and are working closely with the MCEC on a wide range of options – from a modified floorplan with wider aisles, to more than 100 sanitiser stations and taking advantage of improvements like the venue’s new HVAC return-air system. “With businesses reopening and people flowing back into workplaces, events and venues, it’s an exciting time to be holding a show. We are delighted to be able to bring the industry together again in one place to gather information and ideas, see the very latest trends and technologies, and to connect with colleagues and friends from across our varied and vibrant sector.” PacPrint 2021, Visual Impact Melbourne and the Label & Packaging Expo are set to run from 28 June to 1 July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Visit www.pacprint.com.au for more information, floor plans, exhibitor details, the full forum program, and to register.
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