PRINTING United Expo

After three long years, in-plants will finally be able to get together again at PRINTING United Expo to see the latest technology, attend educational sessions, and just network with one another. In this new video, Mark Subers, president of events and exhibitions at PRINTING United Alliance, tells us what in-plants can expect at the show, which will take place Oct. 19-21 in Las Vegas.

The leading event in printing will take place October 19-21 in Las Vegas. Registration can be found online at the newly launched, upgraded PRINTING United Expo website.

Though the 2021 PRINTING United Expo has been canceled, in-plants are moving forward, and so will we, despite our disappointment. Our mission to keep you informed has not wavered one bit.

PRINTING United, scheduled to take place Oct. 6-8, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., has been cancelled. PRINTING United 2022 will take place in Las Vegas on Oct. 19-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

In another of our free online PRINTING United Expo Preview days, we focus once again on the in-plant industry by talking with two in-plant managers about the logistics of adding wide-format printing equipment, and discussing substrate shortages and future availability with two experts.

PRINTING United Alliance announces the appointment of its 2021-22 Suppliers and Manufacturers Council. This group of industry leaders advises the association on issues and trends related to the future success of the printing industry at large and represents a cross-section of all market segments.

Trade Show Executive Magazine singled out PRINTING United Expo as the “Fastest-growing Gold 100 Show Managed by an Association” in 2019.

EFI will host a paid training event for customers as part of the PRINTING United User Experience during PRINTING United 2021, which is designed to provide OEMs, industry groups, and associations with a customer event package to let them reconnect while on site at PRINTING United.

Once the platform closes on Jan. 31, the show will officially focus all efforts on reconnecting the industry at the PRINTING United Expo being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 6-8, 2021.

The PRINTING United Digital Experience was the 2020 showcase for many of the product launches that had been scheduled for drupa and other trade shows. Here’s a quick look at products that were featured.

The PRINTING United Digital Experience, held live October 26 - November 12, drew more than 8,200 registrants from a variety of market segments. Here are some attendance statistics.

Cut-sheet liquid and dry toner digital presses, continuous-feed inkjet presses, and output from analog offset presses can all work in harmony within a printing operation to meet clients’ run length, personalization, quality, and turnaround requirements.

One session during the PRINTING United Digital Experience focused on the role of toner-based digital printing in the commercial printing segment and featured the experiences of two commercial printers that have successfully incorporated digital printing into their operations.

The first-of-its-kind online event drew a worldwide audience to its 120+ keynotes, panel discussions and product demos, all of which played out over a three-week period.

During the Commercial Offset day at the PRINTING United Digital Experience, one commercial printer panel session invited two panelists to speak on their companies, and how the commercial sheetfed offset market is changing as the run lengths continue to shrink.

The PRINTING United Digital Experience presents highlights in Industrial and Functional technology, research, and education on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Hear from powerhouse companies that are championing the space with cutting-edge solutions for the future.

Glendon Harris, Operations Manager of Ithaca College’s in-plant, joined two other printers to discuss how e-commerce-enabled print production has benefited their operations during the Workflow and Software segment of the PRINTING United Digital Experience.

On Tuesday, November 10, the PRINTING United Digital Experience presents highlights in commercial printing technology, specifically with a focus on dry and liquid toner solutions. 

While the problems the USPS faces aren’t new, they have been accelerated by the pandemic, which has further driven revenue losses. Leo Raymond, managing director of Mailers Hub, discussed this and more in his keynote session during the PRINTING United Digital Experience.

During the Sheetfed Offset day at the PRINTING United Digital Experience, one panel session that drew attention delved into how the sheetfed offset market is changing as run lengths continue to shrink.

Too often, in-plants invest in wide-format printers without a thought as to how those pieces will be finished. In a session on wide-format finishing during the PRINTING United Digital Experience, one in-plant manager stressed how vital his shop's automated cutting equipment has been.

When production inkjet presses first came on the scene, they were large, expensive and out of the league of most in-plants. But as attendees of the recent In-plant Forum learned during a panel discussion with three in-plant managers who use inkjet, much has changed since those early days.

During the In-plant Forum, Consultant Greg Cholmondeley detailed how in-plants can write a five-year strategic plan and listed the 10 crucial elements a plan must include.

Automation can save your in-plant considerable time and money, and during the In-plant Forum, Mike Griswold, Printing and Graphics Lead at Tacoma Public Schools, traced his in-plant’s path toward greater workflow automation.

Wide-format printing is a hot topic for in-plants, and the In-plant Forum explored the possibilities in depth. IPI Editor Bob Neubauer talked with two midwestern university managers about the expansion of wide-format printing in their operations, and reviewed examples of some of their innovative wide-format projects.

The In-plant Forum was devoted entirely to in-plants, and it kicked off with a keynote presentation by Consultant Howie Fenton detailing how in-plants can prepare their operations to thrive after the pandemic.

The PRINTING United Digital Experience begins the second week of the 14-day event with a special In-plant Forum. A host of educational sessions, panel discussions, new product demonstrations, and more, are on tap for this special day dedicated to in-plants.

Printware has unveiled the iJetColor Pro 1175P, a collaboration with HP and the newest version of the iJetColor Pro series. It incorporates HP’s FI-1000 printhead to deliver PageWide thermal inkjet technology that is faster, wider, more durable, and more economical.

One of the most exciting technologies in the commercial printing world took center stage on Wednesday, Oct. 28, as three printers shared their cut-sheet production inkjet success stories during a roundtable conversation as part of the PRINTING United Digital Experience.

Today, the PRINTING United Digital Experience will focus on wide-format finishing and workflow. One panel discussion will feature in-plant manager Richard Beto, of the University of Texas at Austin, who will talk about how his in-plant’s Colex automated cutter has become essential to its business.

This morning, Marco Boer kicked off the third day of the PRINTING United Digital Experience with a sobering examination of print market trends and how they have been impacted by COVID-19.

Attendees around the world can access the live online event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET daily between Oct. 26-Nov. 12, with complete access to the platform through January 2021.

Xanté has joined a growing number of industry OEMs in announcing its participation in the new PRINTING United Digital Experience, where it will show off its new flatbed UV printers.

The PRINTING United Digital Experience, taking place online October 26-November 12, is setting the stage for numerous global technology launches from Agfa, Canon, Epson, FUJIFILM, HP, Roland DGA and more.

The three-week online global event, taking place Oct. 26-Nov. 12, will provide businesses with daily programming that focuses on market trends, areas of expansion, and development.

The PRINTING United Digital Experience offers attendees three weeks of live, guided programming, educational sessions and panel discussions with the experts; along with access to a complete online exhibitor showcase.

Three weeks of community-based, content-rich Insight Days will reach a worldwide audience beginning October 26. To make it even better, one full day will be devoted to in-plants.

PRINTING United Digital Experience announced that more than 20 major global product launches are scheduled to take place throughout the 14 days of the jam-packed online event, which runs Oct. 26-Nov. 12.

During the event, Duplo’s finishing specialists will be available within the exhibitor showcase to answer questions and schedule online product demonstrations for attendees.

PRINTING United will be four weeks of community-based, content-rich Insight Days beginning Oct. 5 and running through Oct. 26.

PRINTING United will be a comprehensive online experience this October and in-person once again in October 2021. Exhibitors learned of the sequence of events that led to the change in an online announcement on June 24.

PRINTING United, originally scheduled to take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Oct. 21-23, 2020, will now move to a powerful online experience this fall due to constraints surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

With health and safety guidelines at the forefront of planning, PRINTING United is on track as planned at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Oct. 21-23, 2020.

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association merged with Printing Industries of America to form PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive graphic arts association in the country. How will this merger affect in-plants? We asked Ford Bowers, president and CEO of the new association.

The merger of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association with Printing Industries of America has created the largest, most comprehensive printing and graphic arts association in the country. SGIA's Ford Bowers and PIA's Michael Makin discuss the drivers behind the merger and the benefits it will bring to the industry.

Ricoh's participation in the first-ever PRINTING United, through interactive booth experiences as well as educational sessions at BRAND United, strengthened the company's relationships with commercial printers and sign shops.

I felt like I was back at a trade show in the mid-’90s, so packed was PRINTING United with people and exhibitors. Booths stretched off into the distance as far as the eye could see, giving the hundreds of in-plants at the show plenty to investigate.

PRINTING United UX will make its debut alongside PRINTING United 2020 at the Georgia World Congress Center Oct. 21-23. PRINTING United UX is part of a three-tiered model that allows companies to host a complete packaged event/meeting alongside the event that has changed the face of the printing industry.

At PRINTING United, Consultant Howie Fenton talked with RSA's Vince Tutino about the two prongs that in-plants need to remain competitive and survive.

If you missed PRINTING United this new video will give you a sense of the excitement generated by the three-day show, which brought 30,000 visitors to the 724,000-sq.-ft.Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas to see what the 680+ exhibitors were showing.

The Dallas show proved to be a great venue for high-speed inkjet, as Riso reported a record 27 signed inkjet orders at its booth.

Calling the in-plant industry “strong,” Consultant Howie Fenton reviewed the results of an in-plant survey during PRINTING United.

The inaugural North American event provided all printing industry segments with massive showcase of new technologies and products, extensive education, and more.

The topic at the third of IPI’s successful in-plant forums at PRINTING United veered away from the hardware that dominated the Dallas show and instead focused on the less tangible topic of software — in particular, how workflow automation software can enable “fantastic growth.”

When it comes to in-plants selling promotional products, “you can’t get in fast enough.” That’s how panelist Richard Beto (University of Texas at Austin) put it during an in-plant breakfast forum hosted by In-plant Impressions on the second day of PRINTING United.

Numerous in-plants turned out for a panel discussion at PRINTING United to hear four leading managers reveal how their in-plants have achieved "growth through change."

What started as a shared vision two years ago emerged as a triumphant reality, as approximately 30,000 visitors — including hundreds of in-plants — flooded the halls of Dallas’s Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center for the debut edition of PRINTING United.

The show floor at PRINTING United will be packed with global product launches and North American debuts. Here are highlights of just some of the systems and substrates you can expect to see on the show floor.

Over the past month, I’ve seen quite a few in-plant managers in my travels, which have ranged from Florida to North Carolina and on to Dallas, Texas.

When you work in Austin, Texas, attending PRINTING United is a no-brainer. Richard Beto, director of Document Solutions at the University of Texas at Austin, explains why he will be at the inaugural show.

Heidelberg is bringing scalable solutions to impact printers of any size to PRINTING United, along with new technology advancements to improve everything from prepress to postpress.

The former EFI executive will be primarily responsible for the development of a powerful new event initiative that will launch next year.

Join the PRINTING United team and 2,000 of your industry colleagues to celebrate the event and look toward next year. The drinks and snacks are on us — bring yourself, your PRINTING United badge, and your ability to enjoy. Opening Night Party, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Gilley’s Dallas.

Your time is valuable, and time away from the shop is increasingly difficult to find. With its focus on strong opportunities, new technologies and strategies to build your business, PRINTING United is a “must-do” for any company operating in the many sectors of today’s diverse printing industry. Time used wisely, indeed.

Offering print providers the ability to create surprising, innovative printed products, the new PX3000 UV inkjet press increases “wow" factor and speeds delivery, while at the same time controlling costs, even as customer SKUs increase. PRINTING United Booth 10564 and 9344.

Offering increased RIP speeds of up to 400% and aiding the image quality on numerous substrates and products including printed textiles, the recently released ONYX 19 sets a new standard in wide-format print production. PRINTING United Booth 6816.

Offering numerous opportunities to add value in creating eye-catching looks on numerous printed products, the PrimeLink system from Xerox opens new opportunities for printers at an unmatched price point. Get fancy! PRINTING United Booth 12345, 12541.

For every badge scanned at Ricoh's booth at PRINTING United, a charitable donation will be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, which supports wounded military veterans and service members. Heidelberg USA will honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month by donating $1 for every badge scan in its booth.

Four leading in-plant print executives will share their knowledge during an in-plant panel discussion at PRINTING United titled “Growth Through Change.”

The countdown is on for PRINTING United. As word spreads about the newest equipment, software and substrates scheduled to be shown in Dallas, we offer you a sampling of what attendees can expect to see.

“Convergence” is everywhere in today’s printing industry, as companies seek new opportunities in adjacent sectors and market areas. PRINTING United is an essential event for any print professional looking to board the “convergence train,” or to further strengthen the foundation of their current business model.

SGIA’s Product of the Year Competition recognizes PRINTING United exhibitors’ game-changing products available in 2019. This year’s winners rose to the top of more than 200 entries in 72 categories. All entries will be displayed in Lobby F, but be on the lookout for the award jewel at winning companies’ booths on the show floor.

Rochester Software Associates will demonstrate a new release of QDirect output management software at PRINTING United with enhanced security capabilities and improved flexibility of accounting report creation.

During the inaugural trade show, Canon Solutions America will focus on the opportunities presented by the convergence of printing technologies and markets.

Print Drives America will host a press conference and information session at PRINTING United to showcase its new campaign of ads, posters, and mailing pieces, and showcase how it can support customers and increase sales.

Growing in today’s printing industry requires making the right decisions for your business, and PRINTING United — Oct. 23 - 25 in Dallas — gives you the widest variety of choices (and the top experts to get you there). It is a showcase of technology, a marketplace of ideas, and the best bet for any…

Across the printing spectrum, companies are converging: Seeking new opportunities in adjacent printing segments and vertical markets. Learn in-depth what it takes (both business-wise and technologically) to move your business toward the opportunities convergence offers, and learn which segments offer the greatest promise for your company.

One month from today PRINTING United 2019 will be in full swing, with thousands of in-plants, commercial printers, sign printers, quick printers and many other types of service providers swarming the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

In-plant managers are getting excited about PRINTING United. We talked with one of them, Randall Bramlett of Columbus State University, about why he plans to attend this brand new event and which technologies he's looking forward to checking out.

SGIA’s Golden Image Awards competition recognizes printing excellence in over 50 specialty imaging categories. See your peers’ best work displayed in the PRINTING United Awards Gallery (Lobby F) and cast your vote for the “People’s Choice” award! And, if you’re an SGIA member, don’t miss this golden opportunity for bragging rights: First entries are free!

Commercial printing, packaging, apparel, signs and graphics, functional printing. Equipment, consumables, workflow tools. 650+ exhibitors. Networking opportunities. Special community-focused events. PRINTING United has it all: It is the essential event for printing industry professionals seeking to thrive, grow and prosper. 

Exhibitors on the sold-out show floor in Dallas are already touting their presence at the show by offering attendees a preview of what they can expect to see on the show floor this year. Plans include new technology, live product demonstrations, and more.

We asked in-plants which new products and services would be fueling their growth over the next few years. The responses were surprising.

This year, Texas is home to the inaugural PRINTING United, housed in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in the heart of Dallas.

With a focus on sharing their inspiring stories of working in the printing industry, five remarkable business leaders will make the Women in Print Breakfast an essential PRINTING United event. All are welcome to join this thought-provoking breakfast event and learn how women are building successful businesses in printing.

PRINTING United features North America’s largest assemblage of success-focused industry professionals. They, like you, are seeking to learn about new technologies and business opportunities. They, like you, will benefit from the success of 30,000 industry colleagues. They, like you, will be in Dallas, Oct. 23 - 25. See you there!

When faced with budget cuts, it is often easy to eliminate the trade shows and conferences because they are “optional” expenses. However, if you want to be aware of the latest technologies, improve your knowledge, and establish a solid network of fellow professionals – then consider your attendance mandatory.

PRINTING United will offer opportunities for in-plants to grow their businesses in more ways than ever before.

PRINTING United is bigger, better and bolder. It is the best choice — by far — for printing industry professionals seeking to access new opportunities, implement new technologies and to steer (or converge) their business into opportunity-rich waters. This year is your year to move forward. Experience PRINTING United.

Gain a clearer view of how companies in the printing industry implement sustainability strategies, and the difference it’s made for their organization. This luncheon will feature a lively panel discussion that works to define sustainability, and determines whether anybody (your customers, the public in general) really cares. Join in, listen, learn (and eat).

Essential learning for any company seeking to get started — or expand — in wide-format inkjet printing. This exclusive half-day session, held the day before PRINTING United opens, provides practical information from wide-format experts. Come to learn, bring your questions and leave with the info you need to move forward.

Connect with old friends and new and say “howdy” to PRINTING United. Join your colleagues for a party to celebrate a great show and look to the horizon for next year! Here’s the deal: We’ll provide the drinks (no charge), some finger food (that’s free, too), and a venue with its own appeal. You bring…

With more than 650 exhibiting companies offering the best new technologies and consumables, PRINTING United is the largest printing-oriented event in North America. Opportunities abound at the event, with business-building, innovation-focused solutions for companies across today’s wide and changing printing spectrum. Join your colleagues in Dallas, Oct. 23 - 25. Do it for your business.

The wide variety of color management solutions from GMG provide companies across print sectors with tools to achieve correct color, manage pre-press and create a print platform that enables expansion into new segment areas. PRINTING United Booth 10561.

A new laminate film from Drytac, branded as Polar Chrome, provides an eye-catching, silvery finish for graphics projects. The 3 mm PET product is compatible with numerous ink systems, including solvent, latex and UV cured. PRINTING United Booth 6224.

New workflow releases from Rochester Software Associates provide in-plant printing operations with features including enhanced security, variable data templates and a pre-press suite that offers universal makeready. PRINTING United Booth 11146.

In October, PRINTING United will open its doors to its newest expo and education spectacular, built on the strong foundation of SGIA Expo. From October 23-25 in Dallas, exhibitors are already excitedly providing a sneak peek into what attendees can expect to see on the show floor this year.

The latest version of GMG’s popular proofing solution includes automated notification of new patches, a development that allows users to stay at an equal level with technical progress. No patch is missed, and effort needed is minimal. PRINTING United Booth 10561.

Assisting with marketing efforts can mean expanding outside of printing and into email, websites and social media. New software from MindFire enables printing operations to escape the boundaries of print while doing so through single-product integration. PRINTING United Booth 10337.

Direct-to-garment printing is an excellent opportunity for in-plant printing operations to offer a wider array of products, and new equipment from OmniPrint International offers an excellent range of production-focused speeds and options. PRINTING United Booth 2210.