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Industry heavyweights praise The Print Show 2016

A host of major brands that were in attendance at The Print Show this year have paid tribute to the impact of the show, explaining that the event helped to generate major sales, while organisers have confirmed that attendance figures were 5,916—with the biggest increase being seen on the middle day of the event.

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The Business Seminar Theatre returned toTthe Print Show this year, with a special presentation by BBC Countryfile star Julia Bradbury proving popular with visitors

The Print Show 2016 ran from October 11th to 13th at the NEC in Birmingham and featured more than 140 exhibitors from across the industry, covering all areas of the production process. 

From key manufacturer brands such as RMGT and OKI, through to key suppliers such as Signmaster Systems and Spandex, the event has been hailed as a success by exhibitors and visitors alike.

Chris Davies, event director, said: “After the success of our inaugural event last year, we were extremely confident heading into this year’s show, and I’m really pleased with how it went. Not only were we able to bring in a number of new exhibitors, but also record a significant increase in the number of visitors that attended the show.

The feedback we’ve had from exhibitors has been really good and I’m pleased to hear that so much business was done at the show, not only by those visiting, but also between exhibitors

“The feedback we’ve had from exhibitors has been really good and I’m pleased to hear that so much business was done at the show, not only by those visiting, but also between exhibitors.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that came to the show—both visitors and exhibitors—and I look forward to seeing you at the International Centre for our 2017 show from October 11th to 13th.”

While the doors may have only just closed on another successful edition of The Print Show, there is plenty of interest in next year’s show, as well as new event SignLink Live that will run alongside The Print Show 2017. Both events will take place at the International Centre in Telford from October 11th to 13th.

The key focus of SignLink Live will see it place host to sign-making industry suppliers and manufacturers, the product and services of which span everything from built-up LED illuminated letters, through digital signage, to materials for wrapping buildings in graphics. 

There is a clear demand for a show like SignLink Live, and with an established brand like The Print Show to support it, we are very optimistic about where we can go with this new event

Davies, who will serve as event director of both shows, said the two shows will take the entire venue in Telford, which spans some 10,500sq m (113,021sq ft), boasts ultra-modern facilities, and is located just five minutes away from a large, modern hospitality, entertainment, hotel, and shopping complex that features an IMAX cinema, bowling, ice rink and a number of major restaurants such as Pizza Express, Bella Italia, Nando’s and Prezzo.

“We’ve already spoken with a lot of new and potential exhibitors about both The Print show 2017 and the debut SignLink Live, and the feedback we are getting is really positive,” Davies said, adding: “There is a clear demand for a show like SignLink Live, and with an established brand like The Print Show to support it, we are very optimistic about where we can go with this new event.”

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