By the end of May, FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo fairs opened at Messe Berlin, Germany, to set speciality print and signage businesses back in motion. 340 international suppliers were contracted to exhibit; and among them were many key industry players who could not participate in 2021 including Epson, Fujifilm, HP, MHM and M&R.
Michael Ryan, Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, comments: “Excitement building as we were getting closer to the event, and the recent news that COVID restrictions have been lifted in German venues has delivered another strong surge in exhibitor interest. With 340 confirmed exhibitors, we opened a show with almost double the number of companies that were present in Amsterdam last year, so visitors could find the products and business solutions they needed to fuel their recovery and growth.”
COVID restrictive measures on the German event industry were lifted from 1st April 2022, enabling the live FESPA events in Berlin to go ahead without restrictions on visitor numbers or density, social distancing or the requirement to wear face masks.
Michale Ryan, “Without COVID-19 restrictions and with a first-class exhibitor line-up, we could get back to delivering the full experience print and sign professionals expect from a FESPA event”, concludes Michael Ryan. “The mood in our community towards live events is buoyant and that’s mirrored in pre-registration. The vibe is good, the appetite for innovation and connection is strong, and we can’t wait to energise print’s recovery.”
About FESPA
Founded in 1962, FESPA is a global federation of member associations for the screen printing, digital printing and textile printing community. FESPA’s dual aim is to promote screen printing and digital imaging and to share knowledge about screen and digital printing with its members across the world, helping them to grow their businesses and learn about the latest developments in their fast growing industries.
