Wide-format printer manufacturers like MIMAKI, HP and software developer CHILI publish are stepping up efforts to connect with customers online through virtual trade shows, meetings and webinars after the postponements of drupa 2020 and FESPA 2020 due to rapid outbreak of coronavirus at global level. MIMAKI has replaced its planned FESPA 2020 stand in Madrid with a Virtual Print Festival. HP has donated $1million to support coronavirus recovery efforts and donated PCs and printers to help hospitals in affected areas get up and running. The company is cancelling HP events and meetings in favour of virtual options and is regularly updating its Virtual Agent Service.
Print software specialist CHILI publish, which pulled out of drupa 2020 recently, a few days before the expo was officially postponed, is launching a series of webinars and individual meetings. The company’s team worked hard to deliver new features within the Smart Templates in CHILI publisher, as requested by B2B printers, brand owners and agencies. Customer and prospects meetings to showcase new features in CHILI publisher— a software solution that automates the production of graphics—are being rebooked to individual meetings, dedicated webinars and online (1 to1 and/or group) meetings.
