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2011: the year gone by

2011: the year gone byFEATURE: What a year this has been for misery and for misery-mongers. But surely there must be some other silver shining through the dreadful drear? Of course there is.

UK winners of FESPA Hall of Fame named

NEWS: FESPA has released the names of the winners from each country in its Hall of Fame contest.

FESPA to make sustainable printing guide available to more businesses

NEWS: FESPA has announced it will release an abridged version of its latest issue of the Planet Friendly Printing Guide to non-members.

Ticking along nicely: the wide-format digital ink-jet market

Ticking along nicely: the wide-format digital ink-jet market

FEATURE: The wide-format digital ink-jet market has matured nicely now, and this means that there's a wide choice of ink technologies and accompanying engines to cater for the needs of most users.

FESPA's Felton appointed to Association of Event Organisers board

FESPA's Felton appointed to Association of Event Organisers board

NEWS: Neil Felton, FESPA's managing director of exhibitions and events, has been appointed to the board of the Association of Event Organisers (AEO).

FESPA develops with business appointment

NEWS: FESPA has appointed Geraldine Chiverton to the role of business development manager.

Eastern European printers to discuss industry future at FESPA-sponsored seminar

Eastern European printers to discuss industry future at FESPA-sponsored seminar

NEWS: FESPA's member associations in Slovakia and the Czech Republic are to host the seventh annual FESPA-supported seminar event in October.

SunWrap.dk 'looking forward' to FESPA vehicle wrap final after Hamburg victory

SunWrap.dk 'looking forward' to FESPA vehicle wrap final after Hamburg victory

NEWS: Danish print company SunWrap.dk says it is 'looking forward' to the FESPA World Wrap Cup Master final, after being crowned winner of the most recent leg at FESPA Digital in Hamburg, Germany.

Blink Giant Media jumps to FESPA Digital Man contest win

Blink Giant Media jumps to FESPA Digital Man contest win

NEWS: The 'innovation and imagination' shown by UK-based Blink Giant Media in its entry in the FESPA Digital Man competition have been recognised by being awarded the top prize.

The end of an era: Chesterman and Timson leave FESPA

The end of an era: Chesterman and Timson leave FESPA

OPINION: As Frazer Chesterman and Marcus Timson prepare to leave FESPA, Output pays tribute to their remarkable achievements.

FESPA and EskoArtwork team up for special offers

NEWS: FESPA has formed a partnership with software developer EskoArtwork to present its members some special promotional offers.

All on the same page: wide-format print organisations

All on the same page: wide-format print organisations

FEATURE: The spring trade show season is in full swing. At such shows it's easy to concentrate on the exhibitors rather than the associations that go all out to manage or support them.

Felton to take over from Chesterman as FESPA events MD

NEWS: It has been officially announced that Neil Felton will take over the position of FESPA's managing director of exhibitions and events from Frazer Chesterman.

FESPA events 'invaluable' for Eastern European printers

NEWS: A number of FESPA-supported events have been held in Eastern Europe on subjects from screen-printing to the environment, which have been described as 'invaluable' to members of FESPA's national associations.

Exclusive interview: FESPA – the social network pt 3

Exclusive interview: FESPA – the social network pt 3

FEATURE: Part three of our exclusive interview with FESPA president Gyorgy Kovacs.

Exclusive interview: FESPA – the social network pt 2

FEATURE: FESPA president Gyorgy Kovacs answers some questions about his past, present and future in FESPA in part two of this exclusive interview.

Exclusive interview: FESPA – the social network pt 1

Exclusive interview: FESPA – the social network pt 1

FEATURE: Gyorgy Kovacs, the latest FESPA president, answers some questions about his past, present and future in FESPA.

The changing shape of FESPA

The changing shape of FESPA

FEATURE: In the old days, FESPA Fest was really an excuse for a small bunch of us to meet up a few months prior to the show and go on a jolly around its location.

Wide Format Print Shop Live at FESPA Americas engages, educates and encourages new business

Wide Format Print Shop Live at FESPA Americas engages, educates and encourages new business

OPINION: An excerpt from the FESPA blog on the debut of Wide Format Print Shop Live at FESPA Americas, by Marcus Timson.

New Mexico and Latin America sales manager for FESPA

New Mexico and Latin America sales manager for FESPA

NEWS: FESPA has appointed Jose Luis Anaya Buenrostro to the position of sales manager for its Mexico and Latin America operations, the organisation has announced.

FESPA's Timson to undertake marathon task for charity

NEWS: Marcus Timson, FESPA's sales and marketing director, is to run the London Marathon on April 17th in a bid to raise £2,000 for The Children's Trust.

FESPA survey suggests optimism for 2011

FESPA survey suggests optimism for 2011

NEWS: The latest FESPA Economy Survey has been released, with printers showing optimism for 2011.

Digital print: we need to shout about evolution

Digital print: we need to shout about evolution

FEATURE: One of the areas in which FESPA really excels is with its gatherings of industry specialists and the resulting thought-provoking discussions on topics which affect all of us in our everyday lives and in mapping out future activities.

FESPA rebrands community network

FESPA rebrands community network

NEWS: FESPA has unveiled a new face for its online community site The Wide Network to match its existing branding more cohesively.

'Campus-style' programme designed for FESPA Fabric

NEWS: FESPA says its dedicated textile show, FESPA Fabric, will be a 'campus-style' learning event for garment printers.

All eyes on innovation at FESPA European Congress

All eyes on innovation at FESPA European Congress

NEWS: Brussels, Belgium has recently played host to the first FESPA European Congress with the federation's member associations.

FESPA promotes large-format at advertising festival

FESPA promotes large-format at advertising festival

NEWS: FESPA states it is supporting the Eurobest European Advertising Festival, taking place in Hamburg, Germany from 6th to 8th December, where it will promote large-format print to agency professionals.

FESPA to focus on improving business at forum

NEWS: FESPA is inviting chief executives of North American wide-format print firms to join its two-day Global Business Forum in February, which will focus on how business can be improved in and beyond 2011.

FESPA board members honoured for commitment to wide-format

FESPA board members honoured for commitment to wide-format

NEWS: FESPA has announced that two of its board members – Michel Caza and Ricardo Rodríguez Delgado – have been recognised for their life-long commitment to the wide-format sector and presented with independent industry awards.

FESPA Americas to team up with shows to offer 'festival of print'

NEWS: FESPA says its Americas event next year will allow printers to experience a variety of techniques, as it will run alongside two other shows.

First European congress on the calendar for FESPA

NEWS: FESPA and its member associations Febelgra, ZSO, BVDM, VWP, GPSF and Prism are preparing for the first European Congress, which will be held in Brussels on November 17th.

Over 100 delegates expected at FESPA Istanbul summit

Over 100 delegates expected at FESPA Istanbul summit

NEWS: The first FESPA EMEA Summit, to be held in Istanbul on November 23rd and 24th, is predicted to be attended by more than 100 industry thought leaders.

Squeezy does it at FESPA competition

NEWS: Sander Peerdemann from Netherlands-based Squeezy International was crowned winner of the FESPA Wrap Star 2010 competition, coming top of 30 vehicle wrappers.

FESPA visitors designate digital

NEWS: A record number of visitors to FESPA Munich attended with digital printing technology in mind, according to the show’s organiser.

FESPA reflects on fabric event

NEWS: FESPA says it hopes its dedicated garment and printing event, FESPA Fabric, will develop into a ‘must attend’ show following its inaugural exhibition in June.

Output investment ‘priority’ for businesses

NEWS: FESPA’s third Economy Survey has found many businesses in the display sector are looking to expand their printrooms and invest in eco-friendlier kit this year.

How FESPA 2010 both innovated and motivated

How FESPA 2010 both innovated and motivated

FEATURE: FESPA 2010 was a reassuring moment of motivation for an industry which has undergone a wide range of subjective and objective questioning since the financial markets were plunged into cold water.

Industry reports: showstopper or doorstopper?

Industry reports: showstopper or doorstopper?

FEATURE: There is a massive business in most industries in producing long, fat and expensive reports. But are they really any use in business planning, particularly for sign and display producers?

Output road test: the Mutoh ValueJet 2628TD

Output road test: the Mutoh ValueJet 2628TD

PRODUCT PROFILE: Sophie Matthews-Paul gives her opinion of the Mutoh ValueJet 2628TD.

FESPA Hall of Fame winner crowned

FESPA Hall of Fame winner crowned

NEWS: Rich Thompson of USA-based AdGraphics has been awarded FESPA's annual Hall of Fame award.

Over 12,000 visitors head to FESPA Digital

Over 12,000 visitors head to FESPA Digital

NEWS: The number of visitors to last week's FESPA Digital trade show in Barcelona, Spain 'surpassed all expectations', its organiser has said, with more than 12,000 people attending over the four days.

FESPA Digital review: a show driven by software

FESPA Digital review: a show driven by software

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul comments on the key features at this year's FESPA Digital.

FESPA 'excited' to see Print Shop Live feature at FESPA Digital show

FESPA 'excited' to see Print Shop Live feature at FESPA Digital show

NEWS: Following a successful launch at FESPA Americas last year, FESPA says it is 'excited' to take Print Shop Live to this month's FESPA Digital.

FESPA invites print community to vote for members of its Hall of Fame

FESPA invites print community to vote for members of its Hall of Fame

NEWS: FESPA is urging the print industry to choose their favourites from more than 300 nominees for its inaugural Hall of Fame.

Diversification is on the cards

Diversification is on the cards

FEATURE: Now might be an interesting time to draw comparisons with industry thoughts and directions this December compared with the same time twelve months ago.

70% of printers planning to diversify in 2012, says FESPA survey

70% of printers planning to diversify in 2012, says FESPA survey

NEWS: The newest FESPA Economy Survey, carried out by InfoTrends, has found that diversification is on the schedule for 2012, with 70 percent of respondents planning to grow their businesses in this way.

Prism rebranded as FESPA UK Association

NEWS: Prism has been renamed FESPA UK Association, to reinforce its links with parent organisation FESPA.

FESPA reports 'overwhelmingly' positive feedback for Global Summit from print delegates

NEWS: A total of 95.5 percent of the delegates at FESPA's Global Summit, held in Barcelona, Spain recently, said the event was useful, the printing body states.

Taking grey areas out of greener practices

Taking grey areas out of greener practices

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul outlines some of the criteria which are being discussed in digital print circles.

FESPA Digital educational programme to urge printers to see 'wider opportunities'

FESPA Digital educational programme to urge printers to see 'wider opportunities'

NEWS: FESPA Digital 2012 will offer an educational programme designed 'to encourage printers to look at the wider opportunities for their business'.

FESPA Asia 2011 meets 'strong demand' in regional marketplace

FESPA Asia 2011 meets 'strong demand' in regional marketplace

NEWS: FESPA says its recent FESPA Asia 2011 trade show in Singapore attracted positive feedback from exhibitors, as well as 4,500 visitors.

The continuing need for screen-printing

The continuing need for screen-printing

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks at some of the reasons for the popularity of the screen process.

Over 75% of FESPA Digital floor space sold

Over 75% of FESPA Digital floor space sold

NEWS: More than three-quarters of the show floor space at next February's FESPA Digital trade fair in Barcelona has now been sold, with 200 exhibitors confirmed.

Is there room for more niche trade shows in the print industry?

Is there room for more niche trade shows in the print industry?

FEATURE: The idea with next year's EcoPrint is to provide an environment conducive to debate, argument and discussion.

FESPA Digital chooses Germany for 2014

NEWS: FESPA has revealed its FESPA Digital exhibition will take place in Munich, Germany in 2014.

Places still available for FESPA Print Pit Stop Conference

NEWS: FESPA is urging printers to sign up for its Print Pit Stop Conference at FESPA Asia 2011 later this month in Singapore, where places are still available.

FESPA hopes to stimulate debate with summit

NEWS: FESPA says it is building up the content programme for its upcoming Global Summit, intended to be an opportunity for debate and a source of information for printers.

Fira De Barcelona confirmed as venue for FESPA Digital 2012

Fira De Barcelona confirmed as venue for FESPA Digital 2012

NEWS: Spain's first ever FESPA Digital trade fair is to be held at the Gran Via venue at the Fira De Barcelona site, FESPA has announced.

Digital Man to return for FESPA Digital 2012

Digital Man to return for FESPA Digital 2012

NEWS: FESPA has confirmed that the 'now iconic' Digital Man is to form part of its marketing activities in the run-up to FESPA Digital 2012, taking place in Barcelona, Spain from February 21st to 24th.

Half of FESPA Mexico 2012 'already filled'

Half of FESPA Mexico 2012 'already filled'

NEWS: Fifty percent of the floor space at FESPA Mexico 2012 has been filled following 'the most successful [edition] yet' last month, its organiser states.

Is it worth travelling abroad for trade fairs? Preparation is everything

Is it worth travelling abroad for trade fairs? Preparation is everything

OPINION: Neil Felton of FESPA comments on Laurel Brunner's response to the Question of the Week, Is it worth travelling abroad for trade fairs? 

What do we need industry associations to do for our industry? Is there still a role for national associations?

What do we need industry associations to do for our industry? Is there still a role for national associations?

FEATURE: In days of yore, the only common ground held by particular industries in the UK was a trade association with the ethos being its members and their needs.

What kind of professional groups do we need in our industry?

FEATURE: Industry associations are all well and good, but are they really necessary?

Think Tank session announced by FESPA member prism

Think Tank session announced by FESPA member prism

NEWS: The UK association of print specialists and manufacturers, prism, has stated that it will be holding its Think Tank event at The Ritz hotel in London, UK, on September 6th.

FESPA overcomes ash cloud to achieve record-breaking attendance

FESPA overcomes ash cloud to achieve record-breaking attendance

NEWS: FESPA has confirmed its visitor numbers for FESPA Digital and FESPA Fabric exhibitions. The shows experienced a record-breaking 13,000 individual visitors.

FESPA Digital Man on Wrap Rally to Hamburg

FESPA Digital Man on Wrap Rally to Hamburg

NEWS: The mascot of FESPA Digital 2011, Digital Man, is heading to the show's site in Hamburg in a smart car as part of a cross-continental Wrap Rally, FESPA has revealed.

FESPA Nordic Congress gets full marks from delegates

FESPA Nordic Congress gets full marks from delegates

NEWS: A full 100 percent of the delegates at last month's FESPA Nordic Congress in Gothenburg, Sweden have stated it offered value for money.

Industry runners bring in thousands for charities at London Marathon

Industry runners bring in thousands for charities at London Marathon

NEWS: Three members of the sign and graphics production industry were amongst the tens of thousands of runners who lined up for the Virgin London Marathon 2011 on Sunday April 17th.

Industry awards: why bother?

Industry awards: why bother?

FEATURE: Why don't more companies enter themselves into industry awards programmes? And why should they?

The soft touch: textiles

The soft touch: textiles

FEATURE: A couple of years ago, FESPA saw enough potential in the textile printing market to devote a sub-exhibition to it within its overall show, and in June 2010 FESPA Fabric was born.

FESPA announces Nordic Congress

FESPA announces Nordic Congress

NEWS: FESPA has announced it will be holding its first Nordic Congress this year, offering business advice and opportunities to network, following the success of a similar event in Brussels last year.

Viscom: one per country, one per year, or just… one?

FEATURE: We're all back from our Viscom and sign-specific shows: Spain, Germany, France, Italy and many others.

Round table to advise on recession recovery for printers

NEWS: Print specialist and manufacturer association prism is to host a strategic round table event addressing recovery after the recession. The debate is sponsored by FESPA and will take place on October 14th in London, UK.

FESPA confirms speakers for EMEA Summit

NEWS: FESPA has confirmed the speakers for its EMEA Summit, taking place in Istanbul on November 24th.

FESPA ‘most successful’ for EFI

NEWS: EFI has said that FESPA Munich, held in June, was ‘the most successful European wide-format exhibition the company has attended in years’, following demand for the digital printing technologies and solutions exhibited at the show.

‘Global community’ in evidence at FESPA Awards

NEWS: The organiser of the FESPA 2010 Awards has highlighted the event’s place in the global printing industry after prizes were awarded to companies across the world.

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