The Print Show is set to take place this month with its most impressive lineup to date, including names such as Fujifilm, Agfa, CMYUK, swissQprint, Konica Minolta, Morgana Systems, and more

Taking place from September 17th to 19th in Hall 17 of the NEC, Birmingham, The Print Show 2024 has garnered a real buzz due to the calibre of new and returning exhibitors.

With just a few weeks to go, the floorplan is over 90% and features major names such as Agfa, swissQprint, Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Morgana Systems, and more, all bringing their latest technologies to the show.

A Host of UK-first Showings
The return of drupa following an eight year hiatus saw the launch of a significant number of new technologies. As a result, visitors to The Print Show 2024 will be able to experience many UK-first showings.

Morgana Systems along with partner Plockmatic company, Intec Systems, will be using its stand at The Print Show to showcase several new launches from drupa to the UK market.

Included in the lineup will be the Morgana DigiFold Ultra creasing/folding machine with full-bleed trim capabilities; the new Intec SC7000 Pro-T and SC7000 Pro-T XL; Morgana’s BM5000 bookletmaker with dual bin feeder and finishing module; the Morgana Power Square 160 system; Intec’s ColorFlare CF-2500Pro laminating and foiling solution; and the FB1180T digital flatbed cutter.

Other models from Morgana will include the AutoCreaser; AutoCut ProX; Uchida multi-function finishing machine; EBA’s THE56 and the Mohr 66 cutting solutions; and the recently announced SpeedCut software for the EBA product.
Konica Minolta has revealed that it will showcase the newly launched AccurioPress C84hc press at the event.
The new technology uses high chroma toner to deliver consistently bright, vivid colours, making it a popular choice for creative commercial printers.

Also on show will be Konica Minolta’s integration with the latest finishing technologies, including the IQ-501 Intelligent Quality control system and the TU-510 in-line finisher. The latter produces fully finished full bleed output, single flyers, and business cards in one pass.

Fujifilm will demonstrate its Print-on-Demand toner presses, the Acuity Prime wide format inkjet printer, and its new range of Apeos office printers.




The manufacturer will provide visitors with in-depth demonstrations and comprehensive insights into these cutting-edge solutions on its stand at The Print Show.

Vivid Laminating Technologies will debut the newly launched Veloton – a patented interchangeable system that can be retrofitted to any VeloBlade Volta+ and Nexus systems.

Vivid has also teased an exciting secret that it says will “revolutionise print finishing”, set to be revealed on its stand during the show.

An Increase in Wide Format Solutions
A trend being felt across the industry is the rise of printers diversifying and moving into new areas. As a result, The Print Show will see more wide format print exhibitors than ever before.

Exhibiting for the first time at a UK show in several years, Agfa will use its presence at The Print Show to launch the new Anapurna Ciervo to the UK market.

The 3.2m hybrid model offers enhanced print quality and higher productivity than its predecessor and includes an almost 70% increase in printing speeds in Production Mode.

Check out the CMYK stand for the Canon Colorado M5W from Canon’s new M-Series printer series alongside the JWEI JCUT digital cutting technology available in three sizes: 1600mm x 2500mm, 2100mm x 3100mm, and 3200mm x 3000mm; and Fiery Prep-it software for the prep, layout, and automated production of print for cut jobs.

SwissQprint will be showing the Kudu flatbed 3.2 x 2m high end UV LED printer with a productivity of 304m2/h, incorporating the latest printhead technology resulting in a resolution of up to 1350dpi.

On the Liyu UK stand, visitors will be able to experience the popular Q3XL pro, as well as the new Xline model and the recently launched Platinum KCXL+ flagship flatbed model.

Hybrid Services, the exclusive UK and I distributor for Mimaki Europe, will be demonstrating the latest Mimaki UV and solvent kit including the UCJV330-160 UV printer/cutter and the new TxF300-75 DTF printer.

Hardware Options for Personalisation
InkTec’s stand will feature a dedicated JETRIX area where the company says visitors can “learn more about the technology inside the printers, understand the capabilities of the range, explore their versatility, and discuss the ability to open up additional printing opportunities”.

Over on the Resolute stand where InkCups will launch its Helix ONE benchtop cylindrical printer. A compact yet powerful device, the Helix ONE offers high quality, full colour printing capabilities for a variety of cylindrical objects such as bottles, tumblers, and candles.




Trade Printers, Resellers, Software, Substrates, and More!
In addition to an impressive lineup of hardware manufacturers, trade printers including Venture Banners, Very Displays, Route 1 Print, Solopress, First Display Signs & Graphics, RMC Digital Print, Super Wide Digital, and more.
Resellers such as Colyer and Aurora will be offering exhibitors the chance to see additional hardware brands. A regular exhibitor, Colyer will be showcasing the latest technology from its brand partners, HP and Fujifilm.

Aurora will demonstrate Konica Minolta’s high end production presses and Duplo print finishing equipment provided by CJB.
For any software queries visitors may have, exhibitors such as Print IQ, Accura MIS, VB Media, and Artworker will be on hand to discuss their offerings.

PrintIQ stand will launch a major new software release, version 48. This release brings a plethora of new features and enhancements designed to streamline operations, efficiency, and provide an even more intuitive user experience.
Artworker.com will be demonstrating its new artwork approval tool which automatically provides customers with feedback on artwork issues – such as missing bleed, incorrect file sizes, and low resolution images – at the point of upload.
Importantly, there will be a huge range of substrates and media solutions on show from exhibitors such as Premier Paper Group, EBB Paper, Soyang Europe, and more.

Premier Paper Group will be demonstrating its choice of media for digital and wide format print technologies, including the latest addition to its Drytac portfolio, Paper Fleece.

Soyang will be showcasing a range of materials for UV, solvent, eco-solvent, and dye-sublimation. The company also offer environmental solutions such as textiles made from recycled yarn and PVC-free banner materials.

Insights from Key Names and Brands at The Knowledge Zone.
Visitors to the Knowledge Zone will be able to gain valuable advice and access tangible skills to boost business such as how to attract more clients using LinkedIn and SEO advice.

Other topics will include how AI is transforming the print industry; a look at what the industry’s emerging talent needs to succeed in the print industry; and how to bolster your online performance with effective SEO.

Individuals from LUSH, Dayfold Printing Services, and Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) will take part in a panel discussion on September 19th to discuss the recent Creative Print Collab and how initiatives like this can help craft print’s future.

Another session will highlight how print can be used to provide accessible and immersive experiences.
Mathew Faulkner, Director of Marketing and Innovation at Canon Europe will be joined by Dave Williams, Inclusive Design Ambassador at the RNIB to discuss how Canon’s technologies helped to deliver the first completely accessible, immersive photography exhibition, World Unseen.

Key industry figures, such as Managing Director of Solopress, Simon Cooper, will also be sharing their journeys within print and the steps that they have taken which have led to large-scale business growth and success.

The full Speaker Schedule can be found here:

The Gala Dinner will return this year on September 18th, the middle day of the show, and is being held at the iconic National Motorcycle Museum.

Both exhibitors and visitors are welcome to attend with the evening providing a space to meet up and network with peers, partners, and colleagues from across the print industry.

Guests will be able to sit down and enjoy a three course meal followed by musical entertainment.

The Gala Dinner venue is conveniently located next to the NEC and is just a six minute drive away.

Tickets are now available to purchase via The Print Show website and capacity is limited to 300 spaces.

Chris Davies, Event Director of The Print Show, says: “The Print Show always strives to improve and grow the event year on year and this year is no different. Whilst The Print Show is a smaller-scale show compared to its European counterparts with less than 100 exhibitors, the major names confirmed for this year’s event have taken significant amounts of space within the hall.

“Fujifilm has taken 240sq m of space, Vivid Laminating Technologies and Liyu UK have both taken 210sq m of space, Agfa has taken 78sq m of space, and Hybrid Services has taken 78sq m of space to demonstrate Mimaki kit. The size of the stands confirmed already is testament to the scale and quality of hardware that visitors will be able to explore throughout the show floor.

“From wide format printers, toner presses, finishing kit, and cutters from names including Summa and JWEI, visitors won’t be short of things to see!”

Reflecting on the key themes of the 2024 show, Davies adds: “Feedback from our customers so far has shown the key themes for 2024 are diversification, sustainability, and the demonstration of applications.

“A number of companies exhibiting for the first time operate and service the wide format and signage space, and these companies are keen to showcase their offering to the entire print industry, as more companies are looking to diversify.”

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