viscom 2008 - International Trade Fair for Visual Communication

The International Trade Fair for Visual Communication – viscom 2008 is all set to open its gates to the world on October 30 – November 1 2008, at Frankfurt Exhibition Centre. So far, a total of 145 exhibitors from 17 countries have confirmed their participation. The organisers, Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH, are expecting 200 international exhibitors and 7,500 visitors from 30 countries.

In addition to an extensive supporting programme with numerous seminars, workshops, lectures and practical examples from the entire field of visual communication, viscom addresses topics such as Digital Signage and Industrial Inkjet Printing and presents a special show with innovative materials.


SIGN ASIA EXPO’ 08 gears up

An international exposition offering suppliers and industry related visitors the opportunity to search for their needs and witness a showcase of the latest technological developments in the sign industry - SIGN ASIA EXPO’ 08, is scheduled to be held from September 25-28, 2008 in hall 2-3 Impact Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand.

At SIGN ASIA EXPO’ 08, visitors can explore various advance technology processing in the world of sign and appreciate several outstanding showcases presenting in the event from many manufacturers and distributors in signage business around Southeast Asia. The event aims to promote Thailand to be a “Gateway to Asian Signage Industry” especially Southeast Asia.


SGIA ’08…where the innovation nation unites

Exhibitors and attendees are gearing up for SGIA ’08 (Atlanta; October 15–18), which will feature the broadest, most innovative range of specialty imaging technologies and applications available. The Expo floor is currently 91 percent sold out, and due to high demand SGIA recently added 50 booths to the already packed expo floor.

SGIA has also launched the expo website with easy-to-use online registration, descriptions of the 50+ stellar educational sessions and exhibitors’ new product announcements. This year, EFI VUTEk, Gandinnovations, 3M Graphics Market Center, Hewlett Packard, and US Screen Print & Inkjet Technology are platinum sponsors; and InteliCoat Technologies, Roland DGA Corp and Sun Chemical-Specialty Inks Group are gold sponsors.

“SGIA is seen as the biggest show in North America for the sign and graphics industry,” said Tom Reilly, Gandinnovations, VP, Marketing and Advertising. “We always look forward to the SGIA show to showcase and introduce new products and see customers from around the world,” said Scott Fresener, CEO of US Screen Print & Inkjet Technology.

For more information, email: jean@sgia.org


IISS’08: a big hit

Organised by Conventions and Fairs (India) Ltd at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from May 16-18, 2008, the 13th edition of India International Sign Show concluded with a runaway success.

Surpassing the last year’s attendance, the event, spread over 40,000 sq feet having over 60 exhibitors, attracted around 6000 visitors from across India, the Indian sub continent and beyond, generating good business enquiries and deals as well. Not only did IISS deliver handsomely, but also has become the region’s main sourcing point for signage, POP and retail display.