Faversham House has postponed its first Digital Print UK exhibition until the autumn of 2013, at the NEC. The show was originally planned for September this year.
The organiser said it has ‘taken on board extensive feedback from exhibitors facing budget constraints in a drupa year.’ None of the major digital printer suppliers or dealers had signed up prior to the postponement decision.
However, Cross Media, a new show organised by Informa Exhibitions (owner of Ipex and Northprint), announced two weeks ago that it had several press makers on board. This will take place from 3 to 4 September 2012 at The Business Design Centre in London.
Rudi Blackett, show director for Digital Print UK, said: ‘The consistent feedback we’ve received is there is a demand for a digital print-specific show that provides a total show experience. We want visitors to have a mix of advice, demonstrations and working applications – all in one place at one time to give real business value. All that’s changing now is the date, which is being moved to the autumn of 2013 which will also allow us more
time to model the show to further suit exhibitor and visitor requirements. This will ensure considerable benefits for everybody.’
Chris Rushton, sales manager for Digital Print UK, said: ‘Companies that had made firm bookings for the event originally planned for September 2012 are being informed personally with appropriate communications. The change has been welcomed with a high level of reconfirmed support for the show that they see as a vital part of the UK printing industry next year. It will build on the successful Sign & Digital UK formula, which, once again in 2012, was a hugely popular event.’
Contact: www.digitalprintuk.net and www.crossmedialive.com
