PRINTING United Expo

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.

Roland’s new VersaEXPRESS RF-640 8-Color Printer utilizes an eco-solvent ink set and prints at a maximum of 64 inches.

The revised Alchem-e™ software platform supports high-volume production of customer communications..

The imagePRESS C850 offers print speeds of up to 85 letter-size images per minute, duplex, long-sheet printing, and can handle heavier, coated or textured stock. The imagePRESS C850 also features in-line finishing options including creasing and trimming. PRINTING United Booth 7016.

Roland DGA’s new system aids apparel decorators in accessing product areas and markets where promotional products and other objects can be marketed or branded, expanding possibilities they can offer customers. PRINTING United Booth 4616.

A new film from LINTEC is applied wet and provides an excellent, print-protecting solution for companies in the graphic, in-plant, and visual communication segments. Made with 80% recycled PET materials, it offers a sustainable option. PRINTING United Booth 5104.

HP’s Indigo 12000 HD system is increasingly being used for applications such as professional and wedding photo prints. The system’s high-definition writing head doubles print resolution and outperforms the quality of most offset printing. PRINTING United Booth 6407.

PRINTING United is just around the corner, ready to supply you with fresh ideas that will reboot your business. Don't sit this one out. Your competitors certainly won't.

I never stop encouraging in-plants to seek out new applications and expand their capabilities. It’s all part of adding value so your parent organization sees you as essential. For this reason, I strongly believe there is no better place for an in-plant to be this fall than at the new PRINTING United show. It will inspire you with ideas for new applications, which you can bring back to your customers and expand your business.

Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, NAPCO Media, owner of In-plant Impressions, will become an LLC and will continue to operate as an independent entity. All NAPCO Media staff and business units will remain in place.