Graph Expo: A Glimpse of Printing’s Future

JUDGING BY the number of in-plant managers walking the Graph Expo show floor last month, there are quite a few in-plants itching to leave the recession behind and get busy adding equipment. The show gave them plenty to ogle, too, particularly in the inkjet arena.

The Graphic Arts Show Company reported a total of 20,451 participants (exhibitors and attendees) at Graph Expo this year, which included 13,426 verified attendees/buyers—up 7 percent from last year's show. GASC notes that, according to exhibitor feedback, this year's attendees came "on a mission" with budgets to spend on the equipment, products, software and applications being demonstrated by the 491 exhibitors.