Produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, PRINTING United Expo offers attendees a glimpse at market segments across all printing verticals which is a driving force behind its increased popularity. At this year’s event attendees will explore areas of expanded opportunities and business diversification in digital printing, consumables, workflow automation, finishing, and more.
Over 625 global industry leaders have signed up as exhibitors at the most dynamic and comprehensive printing event in the world – PRINTING United Expo to be held October 18 to 20 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia USA.
Some of the exhibitors that attendees will have the chance to see include: 4over Inc., Agfa, Baldwin Technology, BELLA+CANVAS, Bluecrest, BOWE SYSTEC, Canon USA, Dalim Software, DirectMail2.0, Durst, Drytac, Duplo USA, EFI, eProductivity Software, Epson America, Fisher Textiles, FUJIFILM, GMG Americas, Graphco, Graphic Whizard, Heidelberg, Inkcups, Kern Inc., Kirk-Rudy, Koenig & Bauer, Komori America/ MBO America, Kornit Digital, Kyocera Document Solutions, Laird Plastics, Landa, M&R Printing Equipment, Midland Paper, Packaging & Supplies, Mimaki USA, Muller Martini, MUTOH America, Nazdar SourceOne, OmniPrint International, Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Pitney Bowes, Postal Center International (PCI), printIQ, Ricoh USA, RMGT – Graphic Systems North America, Roland DGA, Rollem Int’l., ROQ.US, SanMar, SCREEN Americas, STAHLS’, Standard Finishing Systems, TVF, United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), United States Postal Service (USPS), Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, W+D North America, and many more which can be seen online at www.printingunited.com
PRINTING UNITED EXPO 2023 SHAPING UP TO BE A MAJOR LABEL EVENT
Having engaged with leading label and packaging manufacturers, associations, and media outlets, to further illustrate the “One Roof Concept” to the benefit of its global attendees, PRINTING United Expo 2023 will have significant presence of label partners showcasing their latest machines. Some of the newest technology attendees can expect to see include:
Heidelberg — Gallus One Digital Label Press
Heidelberg USA will present the Gallus One, including an inline finishing device from partner Prati, at PRINTING United Expo. The new roll-to-roll press prints CMYK+W up to 13 3/8” (340mm) wide at 98 ft/min (30 m/min) or 230 ft/min (70 m/min). With 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution, the Gallus One achieves offset-like quality and 85% white opacity at top running speed. Heidelberg will also feature a complete digital ecosystem including the Versafire EP, Prinect Production Manager with Prinect Digital Front End, and POLAR N 115.
“We’re excited to have PRINTING United right in our ‘backyard’ this year,” says Felix Mueller, President, Heidelberg North America. “This event provides us with a valuable platform to showcase our latest products and innovations, connect with industry leaders, and forge new partnerships. This year, we look forward to showcasing our digital ecosystem, which includes the newly launched Gallus One – removing the TCO barriers to profitable digital labels, with the highest level of reliability, productivity, and price performance. We are looking forward to another successful showing at the Expo this October.”
Durst – Tau RSC Technology
Durst will highlight its Tau RSC technology and vast ecosystem of printers and software at PRINTING United Expo 2023. The Durst Tau RSCi, designed for industrial level productivity, offers high quality in the most economical way. Available in printing widths of 330, 420 or 510 mm, the machine is touted as a productivity workhorse with printing speeds up to 100m/min. The printer can be equipped with the new double white feature, increasing productivity when printing with white ink at highest opacity to 80m/min. The Tau 330 RSC E combines best-in-class print quality with a cost-effective investment and is fully upgradable to an 8-color press. The Tau 330 RSC has native 1,200 dpi resolution and print speeds up to 80 m/min.
“PRINTING United Expo is a testament to the vast innovation the print industry can offer. Durst has always been a prominent contributor to the show, primarily focusing on our wide format and software solutions,” says Tim Saur, CEO and Managing Director, Durst North America. “With more print service providers diversifying their product portfolios, Durst has decided that PRINTING United Expo would be an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the innovation and strength of our Tau RSC line.
“There is significant growth opportunity in the label market, and our Tau Series of digital printers is helping define that path. The addition of the Tau RSC to our lineup this year will further demonstrate our strength and success in both markets.”
SCREEN — Truepress Jet L350 Series UV Inkjet Label Presses
The Truepress Jet L350UV SAI series answers the industry’s demand for mixed, short-run printing for high quality label products, including prime, industrial, and low-migration applications. The UV Inkjet narrow web press delivers outstanding stability, enabling high-speed printing of up to 60 meters per minute. Variable drop grayscale heads provide excellent image quality and improved colour reproduction to meet the demands of a wide variety of market needs. The small footprint, short print path and touchscreen operation make the press an attractive, easy to operate and low maintenance solution for even the most crowded production floors.
“SCREEN has almost 15 years of experience providing high speed, production class inkjet solutions for demanding markets such as commercial print, direct mail, and transactional printing, in addition to the label and packaging provider markets,” says Mark Schlimme, Vice President, Marketing, SCREEN Americas. “Attendees at this year’s PRINTING United Expo will have the opportunity to see press solutions live and in action and learn how to easily adopt SCREEN technology to diversify and grow their business. The Expo provides a major advantage for manufacturers to showcase complete portfolios of technology to various market segments; and for attendees to learn about it, all under one roof.”
PRINTING UNITED EXPO 2023 BIGGER THAT EVER
- A Million+ Square Feet of Opportunity
With over a million square feet of equipment, technology, and trends on display, attendees have the opportunity to see live product unveilings and demonstrations of the industry’s latest products and innovations across Apparel, Commercial, Wide-format, Industrial, Promotional, Label and Packaging, Mailing, Shipping, and Fulfillment, and more. Attendees actively in the buying cycle or simply exploring the latest technologies and solutions will learn how to diversify and grow their business.
- Expo 2023: Highlighted Experiences
Many new and expanded show highlights are being planned for an even greater attendee experience to truly maximize the “One Roof Concept” approach as a one-stop venue for all things printing. Take advantage of these show highlights, including: - Industry-leading Education
Back by popular demand are paid educational sessions which cover the latest trends, economics, and growth areas for businesses to diversify across subject areas, from industry leaders to full panel sessions led by experts in their field. - Market Segment Community Hubs, Guided Tours, Daily Happy Hour, and More. Also by popular demand are segment areas on the show floor where attendees can stop by and speak with industry leaders and renowned media and associations from around the world. Expo Hubs on the show floor this year include: Commercial; Functional Printing and Industrial; Future State and Apparel; In-Plant; Label and Packaging; LATAM; Italian; Mailing and Shipping; and Wide-format and Digital Textile. Daily tours, morning coffee and roundtable discussions, and happy hour celebrations will be held each day of the show at the Community Hubs.
- Opening Night Industry Party at the Historic Tabernacle
Celebrate with your industry peers and colleagues at the special Opening Night Party at the historic Atlanta Tabernacle for a night of live music, dancing, networking, and more. The party takes place on Wednesday, October 18 at 8 – 10 p.m. and admission is free with Expo Badge.
For more information and to register, visit www.printingunited.com
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