Business Management - Industry Trends

This October, decorators attending PRINTING United Expo can experience an unparalleled lineup of educational sessions and show floor features tailored specifically for apparel decoration professionals.

On this episode of Wide-Format Weekly, Senior Editor Toni McQuilken paid a visit to the Zünd Digital Cutting Days event at its U.S. headquarters; Kristen Dettoni gave her insights on current commercial interior design trends; Grossman Marketing Group acquired Links Marketing Group; Don’t miss out on the latest news surrounding the expo; And get your first peek of the first of three PRINTING United expo guides.

Fall is always an appropriate time of year to check in on trends. So much of what’s happening more broadly in the culture impacts our lives and, eventually, our own industry. With this in mind, I’ve narrowed down five important trends impacting interiors.  

The printing services we offer are expanding and we need to further
acquaint ourselves with what new processes are available.

Agfa will showcase its latest inkjet printing solutions at PRINTING United Expo (Atlanta, GA, 18-20 October), including the high-speed Onset X3 HS with robotic automation debuting Agfa’s new Onset 560 white ink, and the efficiency-increasing Flex Roll-to-Roll system on the Tauro H3300 UHS. 

Agfa is returning to the Expo with updates to its Inca Onset X, automation robots, and their “high-five” handoff. It’s a must see!

On this episode of Wide-Format Weekly, PRINTING United Alliance announced the formation of the inaugural Congressional Printing Caucus; Senior Editor Dan Marx attended the AATCC Discovery Summit; HP launched the new HP Latex 630 printer series; and Durst Group announced that is has acquired Aleph.

Just as the state of change in the printing industry continues to be both profound and transformative, the state of change and the opportunity for improvement in textile and apparel manufacturing was demonstrated at the recent AATCC Discovery Summit.

Sun Chemical will present its full portfolio of printing solutions for a variety of wide-format applications at PRINTING United 2023 on October 18-20 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Wide-Format Impressions is pleased to debut the first episode of Wide-Format Weekly, your weekly video resource for the latest news, tips, and intel to help your wide-format print business thrive.