Nigeria print stakeholders who attended the recently held 4-Day international trade event – GRAPH EXPO 14 and Converting and Package Printing Expo 2014 were not shy of the fact that the show gave them the needed opportunity to network with leading suppliers and industry colleagues. They also noted that the event afforded them a unique on-the-spot access to alternative print equipment and processes aside (the) numerous expose’ to industry’s topical issues on offset print, digital printing, signage, labeling and package printing provided in a series of workshops and seminars at the fair ground. As the only print magazine from Nigeria that covered the event, WHERE To Print sought stakeholders’ opinion about the show – below are their responses:
‘ONE OF THE BEST EXPOS I’VE ATTENDED’ – DYNAMIC DISPLAYS LTD
As a frequent traveler to international exhibitions, this is one of the best shows I’ve attended. The networking opportunities especially in my line of business – sale and supply of large format display devices and materials – cannot be over-emphasised. The contacts will come in handy when providing alternative systems to my customers’ – Mr. Segun OGUNGBANGBE – MD/ CEO, DYNAMIC DISPLAYS LTD
BETTER THAN EXPECTED. IT’S TRUELLY A WORLD CLASS SHOW’ – WYSTON INTERNATIONAL
I attended FESPA Africa 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa in July this year – which was a world class show. This show is better than I expected as I had opportunities of getting leads to my core line of business – offset printing. I also attended various educational seminars which have broadened my horizon in print business. This is truly a world class show’ – Mr. Sunday ADELEYE – MD/ CEO, WYSTON INTERNATIONAL
I HAVE VARIOUS OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM’ – BEE PRINTING MECHANICAL COMPANY
As a leading print equipment seller in Nigeria, Graph Expo 2014 has afforded me the opportunity to have more options to source printing machines from. In fact, I have more post press printing machines contacts to make use of, for the benefit of my customers’ – Mr. Boladale ADESHINA – MD/ CEO, BEE PRINTING MECHANICAL COMPANY
I MADE ONE OF THE BEST CONTACTS AT GRAPH EXPO 2014’ – IMMACULATE PUBLICATIONS LTD
I’ve attended Graph Expo before and I must say; now with the collaboration of US Commercial Service – this is one of the best contacts I’ve made when I attend print exhibitions around the world. In fact, I was looking for finishing machines and processes to complement my print publishing business – and this year’s Graph Expo did just that – it’s worth attending yearly!’ – Mr. Emmanuel EZEH – MD/ CEO, IMMACULATE PUBLICATIONS LTD
THIS EXPERIENCE HAS BROADENED MY KNOWLEDGE AND CONTACTS’ – THYCORP INVESTMENTS LTD
Though I’m into core logistics, transportation and haulage business, this experience has broadened my knowledge about what printing is all about. And with the networking opportunities offered by the US Commercial Service – I not only get exposed to printing business but more importantly, US Commercial Service Representatives both in Lagos, Nigeria and Chicago, Illinois USA were very helpful and assisted me in getting contact for my transport business. This experience has really broadened my knowledge and business contacts’ – Mr. Theophilus AGHOMI – MD/ CEO, THYCORP INVESTMENTS LTD
ALWAYS BETTER IN TERMS OF CONTENT’ – PORTION CONSULT LTD
To me, Graph Expo has always been an event to look forward. It’s always better in terms of content of the seminars and workshops. Every discerning printer should be at the show’ – Mr. Olanrewaju AKINTILO, MD/ CEO – PORTION CONSULT LTD
THERE ARE LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF’ – COLOUR THEMES LTD
I’ve discovered that I have a lot of opportunities to take advantage of now. This show is worth attending yearly and I will enjoin my colleagues in Nigeria to endeavour to make it a point of duty in attending. Well organised and well planned without hitches. Well done to the organisers!’ – Mr. Augustine OKOBI, MD/ CEO – COLOUR THEMES LTD
VERY INSPIRING AND EDUCATIVE’ – PREMIUM GRAPHICS LTD
This should be the third Graph Expo I’m attending and it’s worth it. Though smaller in terms of space and numbers of exhibitors this year, but the show is very inspiring and educative’ – Prince King Akeem OGUNGBANGBE – MD/ CEO, PREMIUM GRAPHICS LTD
