The Federation of European Screen Printers Associations (FESPA) has announced the launch of new Corrugated and Textile events for FESPA Global Print Expo 2026. The print and signage exhibition, which takes place at the Fira Gran Via venue in Barcelona for 2026, also returns once again with the co-located European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience. The new Corrugated and Textile events will aim to offer focused exhibits and content for packaging and display manufacturers, as well as textile and garment producers. The Corrugated event, which is a joint venture with industry publication, Brunton Publications, aims to provide a dedicated platform for manufacturers of corrugated cardboard packaging and display solutions to meet suppliers of materials, machinery, workflow software, and other technologies. In addition to 1,500sq m of exhibition space, Corrugated’s conference programme will explore topics including new EU legislation, cyber security in the modern box plant, emerging opportunities offered by AI, and the role of national and international trade associations. The Textile event is designed for visitors who work with printed textiles including garments, sportswear, and interior décor. The event will be designed to serve as a concentrated platform for producers of these applications to explore industry trends, see the latest innovations, and exchange knowledge and expertise. FESPA Global Print Expo is already colocated with European Sign Expo and the Personalisation Experience FESPA Global Print Expo to launch Corrugated and Textile events Two Sides UK has announced the return of Love Paper Week for 2026, with the second edition of the event running from February 2nd to 6th, 2026. Launched by the paper advocacy group, Two Sides UK, last year, Love Paper Week is designed to highlight the unique role of paper in our everyday lives while promoting its strong environmental credentials. In its first year, Love Paper Week introduced a number of tools including brochures, web banners, and other promotional items for organisations across the print, paper, and packaging sectors to tell the story of paper’s sustainability. Two Sides has predicted expanded activity and broader participation this year, with the aim of helping showcase paper as a vital, sustainable, and creative medium in today’s digitally integrated world. Josh Birch, campaign manager for Two Sides UK, says: “Love Paper Week is about giving the industry a collective voice to challenge myths, share facts, and celebrate the benefits of paper with both businesses and consumers.” Research from Two Sides shows that despite progress, many consumers still underestimate paper’s environmental impact. For example, many believe paper recycling rates are low, yet Europe recycles an impressive 75% of paper, the highest recycling rate of any material. Two Sides also highlights the lack of awareness around the fact that European forests, which provide the raw material for paper, are growing in size and are managed under strict sustainability standards. To support the campaign, Love Paper is once again providing free, ready-to-use resources for organisations to share during the week, including social media posts, graphics and videos, email footers, and other digital assets, as well as official Love Paper Week branding. Birch adds: “From printers, publishers, and direct mail specialists to packaging manufacturers, paper manufacturers, and distributors, Love Paper Week is an opportunity for everyone in the sector to get involved and showcase the positive story of paper.” The campaign aims to promote paper’s strong environmental credentials Love Paper Week returns for 2026 The Printing Charity’s Annual Luncheon returned at the end of last year, providing the print industry with a chance to celebrate print’s commitment to employee wellbeing. Due to increased demand for tickets, this year’s event was held in the new and larger Plaisterers’ Hall in the City of London, with more than 220 people from the print industry and allied trades in attendance. During the Luncheon, guests heard from the Printing Charity’s 2025 president, former prime minister Theresa May. In her speech to attendees, May said: “Print is a sector that is in step with the times. The print medium is an authentic, trusted and tangible record which has stood the test of time. It is not a relic of the past – it is a thriving, dynamic and essential industry that touches every part of our country.” Printing Charity chair, David Phillips, then shared a message to attendees from His Majesty the King, who is a Printing Charity patron. Phillips also shared information about the charity’s impact with assembled guests through personal stories from people supported by the charity in the last 12 months. Printing Charity Luncheon returns for 196th edition In her address, Theresa May said: “Print is a sector that is in step with the times” By Jonathan Pert By Jonathan Pert EVENTS | NEWS 20 website: www.printmonthly.co.uk January | February 2026 - Issue 358 printmonthly PrintMonthlyMagazine printmonthly_signlink
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