Fest would no longer take place in the UK as a dedicated show and would instead be a part of the wider FESPA exhibition. The decision was a blow to UK events and the vehicle wrapping sector in the UK, although it does bolster FESPA’s European show and adds more value to those travelling overseas for the event. WrapFest 2026 will take up more than 2,000sq m of exhibition space in Hall 2 of the Fire de Barcelona and will bring together global brands and specialists in films, adhesives, laminates, and surface wrapping solutions. FESPA says that WrapFest visitors will also have the chance to see the latest printing and cutting technologies via brands like Epson, HP, Mimaki, Mutoh, and Roland, which will highlight their involvement in WrapFest from different parts of the exhibition. Brands exhibiting at WrapFest itself include 3M, American Biltrite, Antalis International, APA Spa, Arlon Graphics, HEXIS, Lintec Europe, LX Hausys, Neschen Coating, Quantica, SIR Visual, and Space Tailor. FESPA has also highlighted its range of knowledge-sharing experiences and demonstrations including its dedicated WrapTalks conference programme, as well as the high-energy World Wrap Masters competition, which has been a staple of FESPA exhibitions for over a decade. The Europe and Series Final will take place throughout the exhibition, which takes place between May 19th and 22nd, 2026. What to Expect from Exhibitors On top of the show’s many feature areas and attractions, exhibitors will be bringing a wealth of technology and solutions, building on either past exhibitions, or bringing new solutions to the table. Exhibiting for the first time at European Sign Expo is UK company Very Displays which will be on Stand 2-F57 in Hall 2. Kirsty Corcoran, marketing manager at Very comments: “Having walked the show for several consecutive years, 2026 marks an exciting milestone as we take to the exhibition floor as an official exhibitor. “The event provides a valuable opportunity to showcase our products and services to a highly targeted audience of print professionals, resellers, and industry partners.” FESPA is well aligned with Very as the company now has three established European logistics hubs which can serve EU customers, meaning FESPA is a great meeting place for Very to communicate is capabilities and distribution to potential customers. Speaking about what customers can see, Corcoran says: “Visitors to Stand 2-F57 can explore our range of best-selling portable display solutions, including lightboxes, flags, café barriers, pavement signage, sustainable banners, and fabric displays. The team will be on hand throughout the event to provide live demonstrations, answer questions, and discuss tailored solutions designed to support growing reseller and print businesses.” When it comes to why the company chose to exhibit, Corcoran says that FESPA provides an important opportunity to introduce customers to the brand, but also to reconnect with existing partners, strengthen relationships, and gain insights into evolving market trends. “We’re looking forward to Very Displays being part of the buzz as an exhibitor and welcoming visitors to Stand 2-F57 during the show,” adds Corcoran. When it comes to printing presses and hardware, FESPA will of course have a range of solutions on display from many of the businesses already mentioned like swissQprint, Epson, Mimaki, and Inkcups. Fitting with its “Powerful by Nature” branding, Agfa is set to “gallop” into FESPA Barcelona this year with a wide array of solutions across hardware, software, and automation. Based on Stand D100 in Hall 3, Agfa will be displaying the fully automated Onset Panthera flatbed press which will be shown with its autoloader and unload robot alongside the Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS. Set to make its European show debut is the Jet Bronco H3300 HS, a hybrid wide-format UV LED printer which bridges 38 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 264 - April | May 2026 FESPA 2026 PREVIEW | DAVID OSGAR ▲Filip Sørensen from Denmark was crowned the World Wrap Masters 2025 champion at FESPA Global Print Expo in Berlin last year ▼Based on Stand D100 in Hall 3, Agfa will be displaying products such as the Anapurna Ciervo H2500
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