Of course our own VIIE show and the other print shows that are coming together at Darling Harbour are the first that comes to mind and all forward thinking printers and signies will be at the combined show.
However, for all those eco minded printers may want to consider a speedy flight to Berlin for the opening of the inaugural EcoPrint 2012 on September 26th. It only opens for the 26th and 27th, so visitors to Darling Harbour most likely will be giving it a miss.
For the bigger companies, both shows should be considered important with top management going to both shows.
Fabrics, including recycled fabrics will be one of the main features at the EcoPrint show. "Imagine wearing a new shirt that was worn by somebody else in its previous life", said one of the UK's top textile recycling executives. It may take a stretch of the imagination but we have reached that point where this is highly probable.
With more and more pressure on all of us to think and act with sustainability in mind, EcoPrint was concieved to help us enact this new 'way of life', specifically with the technology and consumables we use every day in our print shops.
The organisers of EcoPrint say that in order for the world’s leading brands to meet the targets laid out by their public commitments to sustainability, brands and retailers are changing the way they produce their product and this is impacting upon their print supply chain. And print production is a significant part of any brands communication channels.
EcoPrint’s speaker programme is impressive with leaders in sustainability such as Michael Braungart and a group of top brands such as Coke, Nike, Toyota, P&G, Aveda, DM Drogerie Markt and IKEA and leading outdoor advertising agencies such as JC Decaux & Clear Channel as well as high level insight from the world’s leading business research organisation, Mckinsey & Co.
EcoPrint’s exhibitors will be showcasing the latest sustainable technological innovation providing visitors with leading technology and education on sustainable print and this further informs and inspires the leading print professionals who attend EcoPrint, to add value to their campaign, solution, service and ultimately business.
EcoPrint 2012
www.ecoprintshow.com
