FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 set to showcase major innovations in printing and signage
The FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, alongside the European Sign Expo and the Personalisation Experience, is set to take place from 6 to 9 May 2025 at Messe Berlin in Germany. The event has confirmed the participation of over 550 exhibitors, comprising both new and returning companies from more than 36 countries, highlighting a significant growth in the number of exhibitors compared to the previous year.
Among the notable exhibitors, Plockmatic Group, Morgana Systems, Mikkelsen Innovations, and Robotfactory will make their return after an absence from the 2024 events. Attendees can expect to see a diverse range of products and solutions from an extensive array of major players in the specialty print sector. Key industry participants include AGFA, Brother, Canon, Durst, EFI, Epson, Fujifilm, HP, Kongsberg PCS, Kornit Digital, M&R, Mimaki, Ricoh, and Roland. These exhibitors will showcase innovations across various domains such as wide format printing, textile and garment decoration, and finishing solutions.
In addition to hardware, the event will welcome a variety of software suppliers like Caldera, Onyx, PrintFactory, and SA International, providing visitors with insights into end-to-end workflows, colour management, job onboarding, and RIP and CNC solutions. This focus on comprehensive operational solutions reflects the evolving needs of modern printing businesses, aiming to enhance productivity and efficiency.
The consumables sector will also be well-represented with exhibitors including 3A, 3M, Berger Textiles, Coldenhove, Decal, Endutex, Fedrigoni, Hexis, IGEPA, Pongs, Sun Chemical, and UPM. These companies will display their latest offerings in materials such as self-adhesives, aluminium composite panels, inks, and flexible PVC media, catering to the diverse needs of the industry.
The European Sign Expo is expected to attract over 100 exhibitors, showcasing innovations that will shape the future of the signage and visual communications industries. Companies such as ABC Display, Adsystem, Cosign, Domino Sign, EFKA, LUCO LED, NSELED, SIGN-Ware, and TPS will present their advancements in channel lettering, digital signage, engraving and etching, illuminated displays, out-of-home media, LED technology, outdoor systems, and routing and sign tools.
The Personalisation Experience portion of the event will focus on customisation design and production automation, featuring exhibitors like Antigro, Kit Builder, Konfigear, ip.labs, and XMPie.
Michael Ryan, Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming event, stating, "This year’s events are set to be a pivotal platform in 2025 for our global community. We’re delighted to be back in Berlin, a vibrant and creative destination, which, given its history, is ideal for hosting FESPA and its co-located events. Eight halls full of inspiration and innovation await professionals from the specialty print market, where they can discover a plethora of on-demand technologies for specialist print applications. With over 550 exhibitors, FESPA Global Print Expo and its co-located events will be THE meeting point for Visionaries in 2025."
Registration for the FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, and Personalisation Experience is now open. Members of a FESPA national Association or FESPA Direct can attend for free, while non-members can save €30 on entry fees by pre-registering with code FESM521 before 8 April 2025.
For further information and the registration process, attendees are encouraged to visit the official websites for the respective events. The significance of these exhibitions lies in their capacity to serve as a major meeting point for professionals seeking insights and innovations within the specialty print and signage industries.