C!Print 2018 was held in Lyon from 6 to 8 February. A true benchmark for the graphic arts and visual communications industries, it was an opportunity for all the players in these sectors to get together.
Halls 1 & 2 at Lyon Eurexpo welcomed an impressive number of guests over three days. A total of 13,706 visitors came to this major event for the print industry. This represents an increase of 4.17% on last year.

Diverse visitor profiles

C!Print 2018 gave 280 exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their expertise. Despite the diversity of visitor profiles, there was a clear dominance of manufacturers and distributors of printing equipment and media.

The advertising industry was also strongly represented, with large-format advertising the most represented sector. Urban billboards were the main target audience. Outside the advertising sector, the main players involved in the exhibitions were also present. The print sector alone (large and small format printing) accounted for almost 43% of all visitors. This just goes to show the interest shown in the show by the various players in theprinting industry.

Further proof of the interest shown in C!print is the fact that 11.07% of the visitors came from abroad. In all, 57 countries were represented at the show.

The economic stakes

The paper industry still has a bright future ahead of it. Almost half the visitors to the show were interested in investing in a printing machine. And while it’s true that paper is still enjoying good press, it’s also true that it’s not the only print sector to be doing well. Textiles and screen printing are linked to almost half of these machine requests. This is particularly true of embroidery, which accounted for 9.3% of the requests for printing machines.

The Plug&Play workshop was dedicated to textile printing, screen printing and transfer printing. Numerous inspiring demonstrations took place to introduce the techniques to the general public. Participants were treated to laser engraving on pens, printing under glass, transfer printing on bags and t-shirts, and digital embroidery on caps.

The C!Sign Hub and illuminated communication

Leading players in the signage market were able to demonstrate their expertise at the show. The C!Sign Hub provided an opportunity for live demonstrations of outdoor illuminated signage. This was an opportunity for interested parties to keep abreast of innovations and trends in the sector. Visitors were also treated to sign lettering sessions. Domino Sign, a company specialising in LED lighting systems, was on hand at the hub to provide these demonstrations.

Numerous live tutorials were given to help the public discover the many techniques for installing sign lighting.

656 éditions, which organised C!Print 2018, can be proud of the show’s success. This augurs well for the next show, to be held from 5 to 7 February 2019 in Halls 1 & 2 of Eurexpo Lyon.

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