The sixteenth edition of Graphitec, the trade show for all graphic communications, from print to multi-channel, organised by Infopromotions Groupe Solutions, which took place from 30 May to 1 June 2017 at Paris Expo located at Porte de Versaille, has just come to a close. We hope that you were all able to enjoy it and that you had the opportunity to broaden your knowledge in the many areas that were presented at this edition.

With more than 10,000 visitors expected to attend, this year’s Graphitec was an opportunity to discover the solutions and products of more than 170 exhibitors, as well as to attend a number of major events.

In the run-up to the show, the organisers offered the Matinales, which were a great success at the 2015 show. The Matinales were special themed tours of the show and stands in partnership with all the partner federations and unions.

The show then kicked off with the presentation of 9 prizes awarded by the Graphitec’xperts committee to the products exhibited and judged by the experts to be the most innovative and the most useful to consumers.

This 2017 edition was also an opportunity to discover the winner of the 61st Cadrat d’or, a printing competition organised by the Compagnie des chefs de fabrication de l’imprimerie (CCFI) but also sponsored by the Ministry of Industry! The results were announced on the morning of 1 June.

The results of the Challenge StudyPrint, a technical and creative competition for students in graphic arts schools and courses, organised by PresseEdition.fr, were announced on 31 May. Students were judged on the production of a flyer, a leaflet and a brochure.

Lectures, knowledge and advice, all about graphic design and the printing methods of the future!

Over thirty conferences and round tables were held during the Graphitec exhibition. Here are just a few examples of the topics covered at some of these conferences over the few days:

  • Presentations of technical guides, including Printing Business Innovations – collective and individual intelligences published by the Institut de développement et d’expertise du plurimédia (IDEP) and the International Center for manufacture by printing (IcmPrint).
  • Research into new growth markets in which to invest in the years ahead.
  • Advice on how to win contracts with the giants of the printing industry.
  • Economic advice, for example on the advantages of passing on your business to one of your employees.
  • Discover the new technologies and equipment of the future in the printing industry.

MGI, the printing giant, with a strong presence at Graphitec 2017

Among all the exhibitors at the show, MGI will have made a remarkable entrance with the display of its entire range of JETvarnish digital finishing presses, as well as two MGI Meteor digital printing presses, which will have given personalised demonstrations throughout the three days of the Graphitec show. The manufacturer also took advantage of the opportunity to present a number of printed electronics solutions, such as Chipless RFIDs and the integration of OLED technologies into packaging and printed materials thanks to Ceradrop, an MGI subsidiary.

The final word on this highly successful show covering all areas of the graphic arts world!

This 2017 edition of Graphitec was a resounding success, as expected. 9968 visitors were welcomed at the 2015 show, and this year’s figures are still to come and will be communicated to you as soon as we have them. We look forward to seeing you at the next event!

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