FESPA Africa set to be largest expo in region

FESPA Africa 2014 is set to be the largest exhibition ever organised in the African sub-continent to date. After securing commitment from major industry players, a large number of global companies including Canon, AGFA, Mimaki, FUJIFILM and Epson have confirmed their most significant presence in the expo taking place from July 02-04, 2014 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Increased exhibitor interest means that FESPA Africa and Africa Print event is 50 percent larger than the 2013 edition. Other leading brands that will showcase their latest products include platinum sponsors Roland and Avery Dennison, as well as manufacturers HP, Kornit Digital, DTG Digital, Durst, Antalis, MS Italy, Sharp, OKI, Evonik, swissQprint, and Vista System International.

Around 25 percent of exhibitors this year have increased their stand from 2013, and 28 percent of exhibitors are new to the combined FESPA Africa and Africa Print event. With the broadest range of manufacturers and distributors in the region to date, the event promises to provide visitors with a comprehensive showcase of technology, including a strong line-up of screen printing manufacturers, with global players like MHM, M&R, Extris and Fimor all present. With invite support from FESPA, last year’s edition of Africa Print gained an increase in international attendees coming from Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.