63 September / October 2023 - Issue 344 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk pation as the run-up to the popular event begins. A number of print machine resellers such as Graphtec, Encore Machinery, Your Print Specialists, Colyer, Perfect Bindery Solutions, Aurora, D&K Europe, and Ashgrove Trading will also be showing a range of hardware, broadening the options on display even further. Encore Machinery will be demonstrating an extensive range of finishing solutions. The lineup will include the new Pitstop Oxo Multiskill high-speed creasing and folding solution; the Pitstop AF high-speed creasing and perforating solution; the MB PrestigeNet 38 automatic pharmaceutical folding machine; and the Darix evolution light case-making machine. Colyer will be showcasing technologies from HP, Xerox, and Summa after a successful 2022 show; and now the main UK distributor of the Fastbind range of binding products from Finland, Ashgrove Trading will be showcasing two of the range at The Print Show in September. In the world of software, companies such as Accura MIS, PrintIQ, Wildcard Software, Zaikio, Flex4, and Digital Specs, and more will all be on hand to demonstrate their individual offerings. Having exhibited at The Print Show since 2017, Flex4 is preparing to return to the 2023 edition with a portfolio of solutions to show. This year, Flex4 will be demonstrating the latest functionality available with its print eCommerce and private web-to-print storefront solutions. This includes a number of exciting new capabilities including automatic quality checks when uploading artwork. XMPie will showcase its flagship product, XMPie PersonalEffect which enables printers to create highly personalised and targeted print communications that drive value, engagement, and ROI. The company will also showcase its Cross Media solution which enables printers to deliver fully integrated campaigns across multiple channels, including print, email, web, social media, and mobile; as well as its latest developments in web-toprint, variable data printing, and marketing automation. PrintIQ has positioned itself more prominently this year and is hoping to boost the awareness of automated workflow and business intelligence with its powerful cloud-based MIS solution. The company will have several experts on hand at its stand with demonstration screens to provide the information visitors require. Trade printers such as Route 1 Print, Solopress, Tradeprint, VB Media and Venture Banners, Trade Embroidery, Baker Labels, Very Displays, and more will all be using their presence at The Print Show to demonstrate their product offerings for the various areas of print, as well as highlight their trade offering for those looking to outsource or add extra offerings to their own print businesses. Finally, paper merchants such as PG Paper and Eliott Baxter Group will be on hand to discuss their products, as well as The Online Print Coach who will be discussing how he can help print businesses to grow and become more successful, and Russell Richardson & Sons which plans to demostrate its waste management schemes. The full interactive event floorplan is updated regularly and can be found via the Print Show website. Faith In Exhibitions Is Back Following the success of industry events such as FESPA in Munich, Hunkeler Innovationdays in Switzerland, Packaging Innovations in Birmingham and London, UK, and the combining of Printwear and Promotion LIVE! and Sign & Digital UK for the 2024 edition, it seems trade shows are still a very relevant and desired part of the print and graphics industry. One exhibitor that says you can almost sense the optimism about The Print Show 2023, is Tradeprint. Anthony Rowell, sales and customer success director and sustainability lead at the company, says: “We love face to face networking and we love getting out to see the innovation in technology and the great sustainability initiatives the industry is delivering on. “The Print Show is a wonderful incubator EVENT SPOTLIGHT / THE PRINT SHOW PREVIEW ◄ Exhibitor Tradeprint is looking forward to bringing new team members to experience The Print Show
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