63 November / December 2024 - Issue 351 www.printmonthly.co.uk positive atmosphere could be seen via the engaging presentations at The Knowledge Zone, the many reunions taking place on the show floor, and the fun games and competitions being held by exhibitors. On Stand B50, paper and board supplier Elliott Baxter Group (EBB) hosted a table football tournament dubbed ‘The Magno Cup 2024’. Exhibitors competed for the chance to win a football table branded around EBB’s paper partner, Sappi Magno. The eventual winner of the 20-team tournament was creasing and print finishing company, Tech-ni-Fold which competed against Agfa in the final. Speaking about the success of the show at the end of the three days, Davies commented: "In my opinion, this is the best year we have ever had. Lots of our exhibitors reported on-stand sales and high-quality leads, proving once again that The Print Show is an incredibly valuable gathering point for the UK print industry. “Add in a series of insightful sessions on the Knowledge Zone, a hugely enjoyable gala party evening and, as always, the chance to network with friends and peers, and the show’s stock has never been higher.” A lot of the positivity from the show was evident online over the three-day exhibition. Speaking on social media, print and design company The Unique Enterprises, said: “This event gets bigger and better every year… Lots of ideas and inspiration to take away as the evolution of The Unique Enterprises continues.” Marten Sims, senior lecturer at Arts University of Bournemouth, not only got to speak at The Print Show’s Knowledge Zone, but also got to experience the show with his students Lauren Gardner and Annabelle Turner. Speaking to Print Monthly, Sims said: “We’ve absolutely loved being at The Print Show. Yesterday we got to experience the fun cocktail experience [organised by eProductivity Software, Transeo Media, Konica Minolta, Morgana Systems, Fujifilm, Premier Paper Group, Antalis, and Fiery] which gave us the chance to look at the different stands and meet new people. “Seeing the equipment and what the printing industry can offer, it's been a real eye-opening experience for us. I’ve been working in the industry for over 20 years and even I am seeing new stuff. But I think for Anabelle and Lauren it was very important to see what different technologies can offer.” Also at the show was Hampshire Design Studios, which took to Facebook to say: “Attending the show is beneficial in so many ways. We all get to look at new ideas together and keep up to date on the latest trends. It also gives us a chance to network with others in the industry too.” Speaking on LinkedIn, marketing lead of Sign Trade Supplies, Garrick Dartnell, said: “It is always interesting to see the crossover between the print and sign worlds. “There is some very impressive print hardware on display and lots of Softwareas-a-Service (SaaS) providers which are not so prevalent in the sign industry […] Can’t wait to see what Chris Davies and the team have in the pipeline for the joint show.” To wrap things up, Davies concludes: “Of course, there was plenty of buzz about the launch of our new co-located event, The Sign Show, in 2025, so there is lots to already get excited about for next year’s show. Keep an eye on our websites and social media channels for updates on both events.” THE PRINT SHOW REVIEW The Sign Show will launch alongside The Print Show in September 2025, in Hall 3 of the NEC, Birmingham Factoid ▼ Hybrid Services debuted the new Mimaki CJV200 Series at this year's show ▼ Many exhibitors demonstrated the strong colour capabilities of their print presses to visitors over the three-day event
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