Expo Bound: Upgrades and Industry Connections

Ric Ewing​, Production Manager

The PRINTING United Expo — September 10-12 in Las Vegas — is just around the corner, and attendees are eagerly preparing for days filled with learning, networking, and inspiration. As we approach the Expo, we're excited to present a series of Q&A interviews with attendees from diverse sectors. They'll share their reasons for attending the PRINTING United Expo, the knowledge they hope to gain, and what they're most looking forward to at the event.

Plum Grove
Ric Ewing​, Production Manager
Cary, IL
PlumGroveInc.com

Plum Grove has been in business for over forty years.  Several years ago, Plum Grove bought a smaller wide-format company called Tradeshows and Displays which did very traditional wide-format signage. In 2020, Plum Grove had a four million dollar expansion of the company and moved from a smaller ten thousand square foot facility to a now forty thousand square foot facility.

I joined Plum Grove after the expansion to manage production and operations. I am growing our wide-format department from traditional signage to providing graphic experiences for events, tradeshows, corporate interiors, POP displays, and any other type of graphic wide-format can provide.

WFI: What motivated you to attend the Expo this year?
Ewing: I try to attend the Expo every year, even if there is not a main focus. I look forward to reconnecting and connecting with others in the industry. I also prefer to stay up to date on the newest technology and products available across the industry.

WFI: If you're returning, what brings you back?
Ewing: The connections and relationships you build, again, is what really keeps me as an annual attendee.

WFI: Which products, brands, or services are you most looking forward to seeing at the Expo?
Ewing: This year, I am looking at 3M and EFI, in particular. I’m looking to possibly upgrade our flatbed and am comparing the new Durst to the EFI Vutek series.

WFI: How do you plan to maximize your time at the Expo?
Ewing: Every year, I download the app and print a large map of the hall. I then plan out everything from my meetings and lunch to how I will walk through the aisles each day to get the most time to address things and free up any time for new products and vendors.

WFI: How do you think attending the Expo will impact your business or career?
Ewing: I am hoping to generate some buzz about Plum Grove.

To read more Q&As with PRINTING United Expo attendees, visit the article: Are You Expo Bound?. To register to attend, please visit PrintingUnited.com.