21 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 262 - December 2025 | January 2026 SignLink SignLinkMagazine printmonthly_signlink PRINTING United Expo, which took place between October 22nd to 24th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, saw a record-breaking number of attendees and exhibitors for 2025, according to its organisers. According to PRINTING United Alliance, the US print exhibition welcomed over 30,000 registered attendees from 104 countries, a significant increase from the 2024 event which saw almost 25,000 attendees. The event also featured 838 exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in printing technology, materials, and workflow solutions across a one million sq ft space. Ford Bowers, chief executive officer of PRINTING United Alliance, says: “PRINTING United Expo continues to prove that the printing industry is vibrant, evolving, and full of opportunity. “Each year, we see stronger engagement, deeper collaboration, and an even greater spirit of innovation and scale from every corner of print.” New areas for 2025 included the PRINTING AI Pavilion, a special area featuring a dedicated ‘AI wall,’ live demos, presentations, and success stories on how AI is transforming print. Also included was the ‘Spill the Ink’ roundtable discussion area which saw a variety of “All Stars” from the industry including Colin Sinclair McDermott, The Online Print Coach, and Lucy Swanston, managing director of Nutshell Creative, who both took part in interactive and collaborative sessions. The space also included a drop-in discussion zone built for real-time conversations between peers and thought leaders across the industry. The Apparel Zone meanwhile offered hands-on training opportunities across screen printing, direct-to-film, cut-and-sew, embroidery, sublimation, and heat-applied graphics. Throughout the event a range of sessions and presentations were hosted in the expo’s Apparelist Live! theatre. Alongside these areas, live demos of PRINTING United’s iLEARNING+ online learning platform were also on the show floor, with courses spanning AI, dye-sublimation, colour management, and screen-making. In terms of product launches, the exhibition included a variety of debuts and showcases across the three days including Canon’s recently launched Colorado XL-series, which comprises of the Colorado XL7R roll-to-roll printer and Colorado XL7H hybrid printer. Elsewhere, HP announced the launch of three major new releases for wide-format print service providers (PSPs), including the release of the new HP Latex FS70 W printer, the new HP Latex Productivity Kit for FS series customers, and enhancements to the HP PrintOS Production Hub. Speaking at the show, Chris Curran, group president of media and events at PRINTING United Alliance, said: “PRINTING United Expo is more than just a trade show – it’s where the full spectrum of print comes to life under one roof. “From the debut of our new PRINTING AI Pavilion to the most robust Apparel Zone yet, along with a media day for our global content creators, Student Day for the future of our industry, and our expanded show floor education; this year’s event has embodied the innovation and community that sets the Expo apart. We can’t wait to do it again next year and welcome the global industry to Las Vegas between September 23rd and 25th, 2026.” PRINTING United Expo abuzz with record-breaking visitors PRINTING United Expo welcomed over 30,000 registered attendees from 104 countries Members of PRINTING United Alliance were able to attend its Booth across the three days EVENTS / NEWS By Jonathan Pert and David Osgar
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