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ALL4PACK Paris 2018 in the starting-blocks
The international packaging and intralogistics exhibition, ALL4PACK Paris, will be held at Paris Nord Villepinte from 26 to 29 November. Formerly known as Emballage et Manutention, this major biennial event provides an opportunity to discover all the latest developments in packaging, processing, handling and printing.
Ideal packaging solutions, whatever the sector. The previous edition in 2016 attracted nearly 1,500 exhibitors and 88,000 packaging and intralogistics professionals from 100 different countries.
For this year’sALL4PACK Paris, many exhibitors have already signed up. It promises to be a show packed with innovation.
A large number of exhibitors have already signed up for this year’s event
Many exhibitors, particularly in the print sector, have already confirmed their presence at ALL4PACK Paris 2018. In fact, the international show is already reporting an exhibitor reservation rate of over 90%.
ALL4PACK covers various sectors, including food packaging, industrial packaging, luxury packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, beverage packaging and cosmetics packaging.
Increased presence of the Print sector
The print sector, which includes packaging printing equipment , labels, 3D, printing machines, post-printing, finishing and flow management, is particularly well represented. Christophe Delahaye, Market Manager at Comexposium, says that this year:
“The trend is very good, particularly for print. Compared to last year’s event, we’re up by almost 20% in terms of the floor space booked by print professionals”.
Among the exhibitors are some of the major players in the graphic arts sector: MGI, Xeikon, HP, Epson, Domino and Pitney Bowes.
Solutions for printing packaging and labels
Christophe Delahaye believes that this increase can easily be explained by the strong presence of the print players. The coming edition will be strongly marked by developments in the print sector. Graphic arts representatives are positioning themselves on different growth vectors, such as packaging and labels. At the same time, digital technology is providing new printing solutions for these sectors, such as personalised printing.
Time for professionals to exchange views
ALL4PACK Paris 2018 offers a number of highlights. The Business Meeting, the Top Buyers Club, ALL4APACK StartUp Lab and various events dedicated to partners.
So many moments of exchange between professionals, project leaders and decision-makers, which make the richness and durability of the event.
A look back at the 2016 edition
The last edition of ALL4PACK Paris took place in November 2016. At this edition, the show had already confirmed its role as a platform for innovation and exchange. This edition had recorded some growth in visitor numbers, with many decision-makers, project carriers and investors. The French industry was praised for its capacity for innovation.
Nearly 88,000 trade visitors came from the EMEA (Europe Middle East & Africa) region.
In the run-up to ALL4PACK 2018, a number of meetings will be held in various European and African cities to present the challenges of the 2018 event.
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A "Creator of Impact" campaign in Quebec to demonstrate the importance of printing
While some may think that the printing sector is losing momentum, it should be remembered that printing is everywhere.
This is what the Comité sectoriel de main-d'oeuvre des communications graphiques du Québec (CSMOCGQ) set out to prove. The Comité sectoriel de main-d'oeuvre des communications graphiques du Québec was created in 1996 by representatives of employers, unions and affiliated members. The Committee represents the economic sub-sectors of packaging, offset printers, digital printers, newspaper and periodical publishing, labels and flexo, signage and large format, graphic design services, and business services.
"Imagine this room without printing. Printing is as necessary as breathing," was how Denis Laftakis, co-chairman of the CSMOCGQ, launched the "Créateur d'Impact" project.
The "Creator of Impact" project
At the end of August, the CSMOCGQ, in collaboration with local companies, launched a project in Beauce, Quebec, designed to change the public's perception of the printing industry and attract workers to companies in the sector. The project is called "Créateurs d'Impact". The project involves five major companies: Transcontinental Interglobe, Solisco WestRock, Turbo Images, Multi-Excel and Groupe Audaz.
The "Créateurs d'Impact" project has therefore defined a guideline, involving an action plan that will be implemented from autumn 2018. The objectives of the project are, initially, to introduce the new generation to the print sector. This should lead to enrolment and recruitment within the sector. Secondly, to better inform guidance counsellors so that they can talk more about the sector and share information with students. Secondly, one of the objectives is to change the public's perception of the print sector. Finally, the aim is to inform the sector's internal workforce about the overall situation in the industry.
To support these objectives, a website will be launched, where companies will be able to find fact sheets describing companies in the sector by region, available training programmes, job offers, statistics, etc...
A communication campaign is also planned to support the project, with a poster campaign, promotional videos and brochures.
Lack of knowledge about the printing sector
The "Créateur d'Impact" project was born out of a number of observations. The print sector is little-known by the general public, and unfortunately not well regarded. Print is not just about newspapers and books. It also includes posters, packaging, signage, etc...
The sector encompasses nearly 30 different trades. The Chaudière-Appalaches region is home to around a hundred graphic communications companies, providing nearly 3,500 jobs. This is all the more important given that Quebec is experiencing a labour recruitment crisis, particularly in the Beauce region.
Denis Leftakis, co-chairman of the CSMOCGQ, insists that the printing industry "is here to stay".
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IN(3D)USTRY 2018 launches its third edition in Barcelona
From 16 to 18 October, the third IN(3D)USTRY trade fair will be held in Barcelona. The 2018 edition will be held at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones in the Catalan capital. This global event will be the meeting place for many companies in the 3D industry.
These world leaders in additive manufacturing will be meeting around several themes. These include plastic transformation, new materials, advanced manufacturing and mould making.
A global event, a benchmark for 3D printing
The IN(3D)USTRY show is now a must-attend event for those involved in 3D printing. This 2018 edition will be an opportunity to discover companies revolving around additive manufacturing. This will be the case for the Spanish company Robotnik, specialising in robotic engineering, which is inextricably linked with the 3D printing sector.
A rich agenda of conferences
The IN(3D)USTRY 2018 exhibition will feature a number of panels on subjects relating to three-dimensional printing. The show will feature a succession of aerospace panels, focusing on materials and processes. There will also be an automotive panel focusing on the manufacture of composite materials.
A number of prestigious participants will be taking the floor to reveal the processes of tomorrow. This will be the case for Advenit Makaya, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in the TEC-MSP Materials and Processes section. Or Martin Bock, project manager for 3D metal printing at Audi.
AYRI11 Robotics and Automation Conference
IN(3D)USTRY will also be hosting the AYRI11 robotics and automation conference. The show has signed a collaboration agreement with AYRI11, making it a focal point for sharing knowledge in the field of robotics. The show will be a platform for presenting technological developments and future trends.
AYRI11 was set up in 2011 as a conference representing a number of companies in the robotics sector. So it's only natural that it should be present at IN(3D)USTRY to showcase the innovations of its partner companies. The development of robotics plays an essential role in the evolution of the3D printing sector, which is now a marketing vector.
IN(3D)USTRY theme: moulds and dies
One of the stated aims of the show is to promote Spanish companies specialising in the 3D industry. The aim of IN(3D)USTRY is to promote theuse of complementary technologies. With this in mind, the show has decided to bring together all the companies involved in the value chain. Including those specialising in the post 3D printing moulding process.
Plastic transformation
Another industrial sector covering the value chain is plastics processing. Companies attending the show will be able to make contact with counterparts capable of subcontracting the manufacture of parts. The meeting will also provide an opportunity to demonstrate a wide range of transformation processes.
The typical exhibitor in the plastics processing sector will be a company capable of shaping rubber or any other plastic material. The visitor will be a company looking for a subcontractor, eager to find a manufacturer capable of supplying all kinds of spare parts.
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Imprimerie Incarta and Blédina: a partnership forged through ALL4PACK
Incarta is a printing company based in the Lot-et-Garonne region of France, with annual sales of €5 million. This 32-employee SME was able to convince a partner of choice, none other than infant food giant Blédina.
This prestigious partnership for the printer was made possible thanks to the ALL4PACK trade fair, which we reported on a short while ago. The printer's mission will be to produce personalised packaging using variable data printing.
Incarta and packaging: a long-standing relationship
Incarta was founded in 1987 in Bon-Encontre, near Agen in the Lot-et-Garonne department. The printer has made packaging its speciality, printing small and medium runs as well as large ones. To achieve this, Incarta masters the two technologies of traditional offset printing and digital offset printing.
With a turnover of €5 million in 2016, the company has diversified by integrating various business sectors. These include packaging design for the pharmaceutical, tobacco, food, cosmetics and communications industries. In 30 years, this packaging specialist has produced more than 7.8 billion prints, from prototypes to finished cartons.
Digital printing, the keystone of the meeting
Curious aboutdigital printing and product personalisation, Danone wanted to find out more about this technology. Particularly after the campaigns launched by Coca-Cola and Nutella in the field of variable data printing.
This was followed by contacts with Blédina, during which the printer was able to carry out several demonstrations. Using packaging files from the food brand to showcase their expertise.
Although the returns were not immediate, the prototypes supplied by Incarta continued to circulate at Blédina. It was only once the food specialist was sure of its plans, using variable data printing, that it would return to Incarta.
A carton packaging project using variable data printing
The collaboration began with a project to launch a new recipe at Blédina. The idea was to organise a competition around "Douceur de butternut", Blédina's new recipe. The idea was to print on the packaging of the products sold, the positive feedback from mothers after they had adopted the new recipe.
Incarta's mission was to print 92,000 packs on cardboard packaging, incorporating around a hundred reviews left by mothers. As a bonus, the towns, first names and regions on the map of France were also printed. The competition was a resounding success, with over 3,000 mums taking part. With a dedicated hashtag (#LEGRANDVOTE2018) on the social networks.
ALL4PACK's role in the event and its advantages
According to Matthieu Gardère, Prepress Manager at Incarta, ALL4PACK was truly the key player in this event. He also points out that it was this exhibition that enabled the printer to position itself in thedigital offset printing sector. For 30 years, the company had only been involved in traditional offset printing.
The show enabled Incarta to reach markets it would never have entered before. A godsend when you consider that the company only joined the show a month after acquiring its first digital press.
Please note that the next ALL4PACK packaging show will be held from 26 to 29 November 2018 at the Parc des Expositions Paris-Nord Villepinte. Graphic arts and press enthusiasts take note.
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JetOne-Line platform: the printing solution of the future
Faced with ever-increasing competition, printers need to add value to their services. This means greater versatility, fast service, better quality and customised finishes. To remain competitive, they also need to control their costs.
One possible solution is to invest in an all-in-one printing solution. This is what the JetOne-Line platform offers, a multi-faceted printing station. At a time when versatility is the watchword, how does this solution meet the needs of printers?
A printer with customised finishing equipment
The JetOne-Line platform benefits from an advanced collaboration with Matti Technology for an all-in-one solution. This company, which specialises in printing and finishing technologies, has brought its expertise to bear in designing a unit capable of offering printers tailor-made finishing.
This single-width solution operates in duplex mode on a single unit, offering enhanced performance for all three families. Most impressively, this printer incorporates its own finishing tools such as :
- A rewinder ;
- a rotary cutter ;
- a punch;
- And a stacker.
The JetOne-Line is equipped with optimum features that enable it to print in CMYK four-colour up to :
- 75 m/min: (1200x1200 and 1200x600 dpi) ;
- 150 m/min: (1200x600 and 600x600 dpi).
For print formats ranging from 60 to 160 gsm paper.
This inkjet platform is compatible with multidot printing and also handles variable data printing. This is a considerable advantage, as demand is evolving and examples are legion.
Printing solution available in 3 specific models
JetOne-Line comes in 3 distinct models designed for fairly specific needs.
The JetOne-Line Media Line press
This model is designed primarily for the book industry, but also for mail-order documents and catalogues. Printed advertising materials such as brochures and leaflets will also benefit from this family of 335 mm wide printers.
With a printable area of 330 mm. And data that can be processed in PDF or PostScript format.
The JetOne-Line BToC Line press
This press is suitable for the same uses as its predecessor, the Media Line. But it is really geared towards direct marketing or transational markets. As in the case of brochures destined for letterboxes.
In an increasingly outsourced environment, there is no doubt that this press will enable any printer to conquer new markets.
It meets the same standards as the Media Line. With compatible formats such as IPDS and AFPDS, PDF. And PostScript as an option.
JetOne-Line Mail Line press
This 3rd family is certainly similar in its core target to the BToC Line. But it is geared more towards direct marketing and transactional printing.
It has a web width of 240 mm and a printable width of 220 mm.
One of the main advantages of the JetOne-Line platform is its small footprint. In fact, the printing solution has dimensions (WxDxH) of (38 x 23.5 x 20.5) metres, for a weight of 3,600 kg. All this excluding the finishing unit.
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Coming soon: the full calendar of print and graphic arts trade fairs for 2019
2019 will be a vintage year for print and graphic arts events. Numerous trade fairs will be held across Europe, bringing together the key players in digital creation.
As a professional in the sector, get out your diary and prepare your business cards. Here is the full calendar of print and graphic arts trade fairs for 2019.
VISCOM: Germany
VISCOM is a trade fair dedicated to visual communication, featuring speakers and trade stands. It will be held in conjunction with the PSI trade fair over three days, focusing on textiles, advertising technology and digital printing.
From 8 to 10 January 2019 at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre (Halls 13, 14)
PSI: Germany
In parallel with VISCOM, the PSI trade fair focuses on the promotional products industry. Bringing together more than 900 exhibitors from a wide range of countries, this trade fair will provide an opportunity to discuss the creative technologies of the future.
From 8 to 10 January 2019 at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre (Halls 9 to 12)
C!PRINT (France)
A benchmark event for the textile printing and digital printing industry, the C!PRINT show usually attracts more than 10,000 visitors. It's an opportunity for many professionals to take part in conferences. It's also an opportunity to exchange ideas and discover the latest technologies on show.
From 5 to 7 February 2019 at Eurexpo in Lyon (Halls 1 and 2.1)
PACKAGING INNOVATIONS (United Kingdom)
This exhibition dedicated to innovations in the packaging solutions sector gives visitors the opportunity to discover the packaging supply chain. It will also be an opportunity for the speakers present to talk about technological advances in the field. Particularly when it comes to sustainability.
26 and 27 February at the Birmingham NEC (Halls 9 and 10)
GRAPHISPAG (Spain)
GRAPHISPAG is a biennial international trade fair dedicated to the graphic communications industry. It provides a forum for debate on topics such as innovations in the design sector. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss different approaches to digital processes.
26 and 29 March 2019 at the Grand Via Exhibition Centre in Barcelona
IFRA Fair (Austria)
If you're interested in digital printing and digital innovation, then this is the show for you. The event is always an opportunity for enriching exchanges on the latest developments in the digital printing sector.
April 1 and 2 at the Hall of Science in Vienna
SIGN & DIGITAL UK (United Kingdom)
A benchmark event, this meeting is the place to be for sign and display professionals. It also brings together design and decoration professionals to discuss themes such as innovation. SIGN & DIGITAL UK always features demonstrations of new products to be launched.
From 2 to 4 April 2019 at the NEC in Birmingham (Halls 3 and 3A)
EMPACK (Netherlands)
Another forum dedicated to packaging, EMPACK will focus oninnovation in the packaging sector. Ideal for demonstrations of processes designed to improve the packaging production process. The show will also focus on the efficiency and reliability of these machines.
3 and 4 April 2019 at the Brabanthallen 's-Hertogenbosch
FESPA and EUROPEAN SIGN EXPO (Germany)
FESPA is a trade fair focusing on digital printing and related technologies. With a special focus on large-format printing and screen printing. FESPA is co-organised with EUROPEAN SIGN EXPO, a trade fair for signage professionals.
From 14 to 17 May 2019 at the Munich Exhibition Centre
GRAPHITEC (France)
GRAPHITEC is an opportunity for visitors to discover all areas of the graphic design industry. These range from software design to printing, from printing equipment to paper processing.
From 4 to 6 June 2019 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
PRINTECH Exhibition (Russia)
This exhibition brings together the players in equipment, technology, solutions and supplies, enabling the production of printed matter. PRINTECH is an international trade fair for networking and discovering solutions for the future.
From 18 to 21 June 2019 at Crocus Expo in Moscow
LABELEXPO EUROPE (Belgium)
Now taking place in the European capital, LABELEXPO EUROPE is a trade fair for product labelling, decoration and printing. The improvements and innovations on show will enable visitors to significantly increase their growth potential.
From 24 to 27 September 2019 at Brussels Expo
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Large-format outdoor advertising for high visibility
Communication is essential for businesses today. Good communication will enable the company to be clearly identified by its prospects and customers. It will also help to differentiate the company from its competitors, with an appropriate message and relevant dissemination. Digital communication is clearly essential in today's society. So companies are naturally taking the digital revolution in their stride. There is no shortage of web-marketing strategies. However, companies are also turning to large-format advertising devices.
Outdoor advertising is essential for businesses
Advertising is essential for developing a company's reputation, and can take a variety of forms. Outdoor advertising refers to advertising carried out in public spaces such as railway stations, trade fairs, underground stations, etc. It involves street furniture (billboards), transport (posters on a bus), point-of-sale posters and large-format billboards. Outdoor advertising is designed to draw the prospect's attention to a new product or service offered by the company, and encourage them to buy or subscribe.
Large-format advertising
Companies operate in an extremely competitive environment. To stand out from the crowd, you need to be inventive! This is where large-format billboards come into their own. Large-format communication is an effective way of getting your message across, because it's highly visible. Visible from far and wide, large-format posters help companies to reinforce their visual identity, generate traffic and encourage customers to buy.
Large-format advertising media include tarpaulins. This communication tool has the advantage of being inexpensive to produce, and offers excellent visibility. It can be placed indoors or outdoors, but is mainly used to reach road users.
The undeniable advantage of large-format communication is the clear visibility of the message. What's more, it can be adapted to a wide range of business sectors. It's also very attractive financially. It offers very good value for money.
Large-format printed media can be adapted to every need, whatever the location, in a shop or at a trade fair for example. Outdoors, printed tarpaulin will stand the test of time.
Strategic choices in large-format communication
If a company opts for large-format communication, the marketing department must define a message that is adapted to the medium. The message must be legible, simple and effective. Attention must also be paid to the size of the font, so that the message is easily read.
The choice of printer is also crucial. Companies can now turn to online printers. These are a truly strategic choice. Companies can submit their projects online, eliminating the need to travel. Everything is done online, including secure payment. What's more, prices are often more affordable, without compromising on quality.
So it's up to companies to make the right choice, by choosing a reliable printer!
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Paper marketing resists the omnipresence of digital marketing
Digital marketing is now a must for today's businesses. Digital offers a wide range of communication possibilities. It's an ideal solution for marketing departments, who can also measure the impact of their communication campaigns. Digital marketing offers targeted visibility, and can be tailored to any company, whatever its budget. It's a communications solution that seems unstoppable, and is definitely on the up.
This growth has certainly had an impact on paper-based marketing. But does this mean we should abandon this traditional method of communication? Paper marketing still offers many advantages for marketing departments, so it hasn't been pushed aside just yet.
The undeniable growth of digital marketing
It's hard to ignore digital marketing these days. We live in a world that is connected from morning to night and from evening to morning. We're used to having everything, right away, via websites and mobile applications. It's undeniably convenient and easy. So marketing departments are tapping into this trend, and rightly so. Digital marketing offers effective targeting and rapid measurement of campaign returns. Performance monitoring that other traditional media do not offer. This feedback enables campaigns to be fine-tuned for greater impact.
Paper marketing: an undeniable quality medium
Paper marketing is a traditional medium with a proven track record in corporate communications departments. For example, direct marketing uses mailings. This famous, sometimes personalised letter is sent to a specific person. This tool has many advantages. Paper is a high-quality communication medium. You can look at paper, even look at it several times, touch it, crease it and breathe it in. A simple piece of paper often makes all the difference, certainly more than a web banner drowned in a mass of information on a website. Paper also offers real reading quality. It's difficult to read text on a screen, much more pleasant on paper. This was also confirmed by a study carried out by Seprem Etudes et Conseil for the Syndicat de la presse sociale: paper is widely preferred to the screen for in-depth reading and retention of information. The information is also better assimilated.
Another important fact is that today's prospects are inundated with advertising emails. It's impossible to open a site without an unwelcome pop-up or banner. In short, we are witnessing a saturation of digital advertising. The customer will have a better perception of paper mail, which will inevitably make the recipient stand out. Paper communication creates a link between the consumer and the brand.
Paper is preservable, so it extends the communication and makes it last over time.
For added impact, paper marketing can be combined with web communication.
Combining digital and paper marketing?
Paper marketing and digital marketing should be seen as complementary media. The two strategies complement each other to create a powerful impact. You have a greater chance of reaching a prospect if you combine digital and print.
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Antalis unveils 4 new paper ranges
It's no secret that Antalis is the king of paper in Europe. The company is the leading distributor of paper, packaging solutions and visual communication media. On the strength of this status, the French brand is constantly striving to develop ever more innovative print media at the cutting edge of design.
Antalis is back with 4 new paper ranges from legendary collections. If Antalis is an innovative company at the cutting edge of visual communication, it owes it to its know-how and boldness in terms of creation.
New paper from Antalis: Keaykolour, a range with over 48 colours to choose from
The first new product is the Keaykolour range. It features a structured palette of nine families.
What's new in terms of colours for the Keaykolour range?
The Keaykolour range is now made from virgin FSC recycled paper. As well as being environmentally friendly, this technique gives them more shine and a more distinctive feel.
In addition, 3 new colours have been added. They are pink, blue and green, available from 120 to 450 gr/m². Alongside these new pastel shades are new envelopes to match DL and C5 formats.
Darker colours (Carmine, Port Wine and Sequoia) are also being introduced. As well as bright colours (Pumpkin Indian Yellow and Coral).
Not forgetting the new Parchement Grey finish.
New embossings for the Keaykolour range
In addition to the colours, 13 new embossings will help you personalise your creations and create your own paper. You'll find the classic Pure White in stock, as well as Snow White, Royal Blue and many others.
New paper from Antalis: Curious Metallics, 30 new key colours
Colour is one of the first selection criteria when choosing a paper. By extending the range of colours for Curious Metallics paper, Antalis wanted to offer designers extra scope for creativity. For ever more diversified printed communication, this paper adapts perfectly to the needs of designers.
As a result, this 2018 vintage of the Curious Metallics range includes 8 new colour families. Each family is made up of colours linked together for better harmony and rational combinations.
With these new additions, the Curious Metallics range aims to give an elegant metallic sheen to high-standard prints.
New paper from Antalis: Conqueror and its 3 new shades of grey
Antalis' Conqueror range already included shades ranging from white to cream. To add a new dimension to this colour palette, Antalis has added 3 new shades of grey.
Conqueror Feather
Made up of a shade of Lilla, Conqueror Feather is a soft shade of grey. It has a warmth that gives it the perfect luminosity for good corporate communication.
Conqueror Pencil
Pencil is an elegant, classic shade with a timeless appeal. The neutrality provided by this neutral grey is synonymous with modernity for your prints. Ideal for contemporary communication.
ConquerorCartridge
This darker shade represents a subtle balance between warm and cool colour temperatures. It lends itself easily to high-end communication.
New paper from Antalis: 2 new colours for Pop'Set
The distinctive feature of the Pop'Set range is its wide range of colours. There are no fewer than 34 of them, ranging from pastels through grey to more intense colours. For 2018, 2 new colours have been added.
- Indigo, with weights of 120, 170, 240 and 320 gsm, matched with a range of envelopes.
- Sweet Rose in weights of 20, 170 and 240 gsm.
Always at the forefront of creative printing, Antalis will soon be back with new ranges... To the delight of designers.
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Michel Caza, one of the founding fathers of FESPA, tells us about 55 years of screen printing
"Le Caméléon de l'Art Contemporain" (The Chameleon of Contemporary Art) is the title of a book retracing 55 years of screen printing by the artist Michel Caza. This collection lists collaborations with over 700 painters from all over the world. These collaborations were with artists of all different styles and techniques. Hence the nickname "Chameleon".
The fruit of all these contributions to works destined for art galleries, patrons and museums alike, forms part of the Artist's repertoire.
A book full of anecdotes
This collection is packed with anecdotes and portraits of artists who have collaborated with Michel Caza. In this book, the author describes the many close relationships that gave life to many of his works. He describes in great detail what screen-printing has meant to him, as well as the darker sides and the best memories of his work.
Caza talks about what screen printing has meant to him since the age of 19, when he first took up this art form. Along the way, he recounts the various techniques and innovations that he himself instigated. Most of these feats were conceived in the most absolute privacy, in his workshops.
A book of identity
The man who is one of the founding fathers of FESPA is also known for his teaching and for the extreme finesse of his silkscreen prints. He has also been a teacher of this finesse, sharing his processes through books, CDs and lectures. Many silkscreen artists have been influenced by this master of the art. And they have done so in the fields of both large-formatdigital printing andtextile printing.
It has to be said that the book is particularly striking for the passion that emanates from this creator and innovator. His research has opened up a new avenue for an ancient process, enabling him to turn it into a niche technology. The extremely sophisticated techniques used by Michel Caza continue to influence many print artists. But that's not all! Industrialists and engineers have been able to develop numerous solutions applicable to modern screen printing.
The world-renowned influence and aura of this genius have enabled screen printing to survive in a constantly evolving print sector.
The author: Michel Caza
To understand the extent of this renowned artist's influence, it's important to know a few things about him. Michel Caza is one of the founding fathers of FESPA. He helped create the federation in 1962, before becoming its president from 1996 to 2002.
He was also a member of the International Academy of Obedience, of which he was Chairman between 2004 and 2006.
He won over 350 awards for his work in numerous competitions between 1982 and 2003.
He received the Howard Parmele Award in 2010. This is the highest distinction awarded by the American SGIA Association.
FESPA is the World Federation of Screen and Digital Printing Associations. Michel Caza's book launch took place at FESPA Berlin in May 2018.
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