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EXPOS
IPMEX Malaysia 2026 opens with focus on smart and sustainable
printing |
The 16th International Printing, Paper, Packaging Machinery Exhibition (IPMEX Malaysia
2026) opened at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala
Lumpur, bringing together the printing, packaging, labelling, signage and textile-printing
industries under the theme “Print Package Possibility.” The four-day event runs from 12–15
August 2026. .....more |
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AWARDS
Dscoop and Foundation for Graphic Arts Education announce 2027
grant programme for students |
Dscoop and the Foundation for Graphic Communication Education have announced the
2027 Dscoop Grant Programme, aimed at supporting students pursuing careers in graphic
communications, printing, packaging and related fields. The initiative builds on their
collaboration that began in 2025 to encourage the next generation of professionals in the
graphic arts industry. .....more |
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CONFERENCES
All in Print China 2026 to spotlight AI, Digitalisation and
Sustainable Printing |
All in Print China 2026, being held from 12–16 October 2026 at the Shanghai New
International Expo Centre (SNIEC), is set to bring together the global printing industry
around the key themes of artificial intelligence, automation, digital transformation and
sustainability. The event, organised as part of the drupa Portfolio Alliance, marks its 10th
edition and is expected to provide a major platform for technology showcasing, knowledge
exchange and international business development. .....more |
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CONFERENCES
RX India to hold conference at PackPlus 2026 |
RX India has announced the conference agenda for the 20th edition of PackPlus 2026, set
to take place from 20–22 August 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Themed 'Packaging
as the Engine of Growth for the Indian Economy,' the conference will bring together
policymakers, industry leaders and technology experts to discuss standards, sustainability
and innovation across the packaging sector. .....more |
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EXPOS
ProPaper Bharat 2027 to launch in Mumbai, marking major
expansion into India |
ProPaper, the trade fair brand already established across Dubai, Kenya, Nigeria and
Tanzania, is expanding into India with the launch of ProPaper Bharat 2027. The event will
take place from 8–10 June 2027 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, positioning itself
as a dedicated trade fair and conference for the paper, corrugation, mono cartons,
paperboard, packaging, printing, labels, tissue and converting industries. .....more |
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EXPOS
Print China 2027 surpasses 150,000 sqm in booked exhibition
space |
Print China 2027 is gathering strong momentum, with organisers reporting that applications
for exhibition space have surpassed 150,000 square metres. The response from equipment
manufacturers, technology suppliers and printing industry solution providers is pushing the
exhibition towards full capacity well ahead of its opening.
Scheduled for 12–16 April 2027 at the Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Centre in
Dongguan, China, .....more |
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IN THE NEWS
Johannes Schmid-Wiedersheim named MD of two VDMA
associations |
The VDMA has appointed Johannes Schmid-Wiedersheim as the new Managing Director of
its Food Processing Machinery and Packaging Machinery Association and the Process Plant
and Equipment Association. He joined the management team on 1 April 2026 and will work
alongside long-serving Managing Director Richard Clemens during a transition period before
Clemens retires at the end of September......more |
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AWARDS
London Packaging Week 2026 unveils major new features around
‘Discovery’ theme |
London Packaging Week 2026 has introduced a series of new features aimed at helping
packaging professionals find practical solutions to industry challenges, as the show’s most
ambitious programme to date takes shape around the theme of Discovery. Organisers say
the redesign responds to packaging’s increasingly strategic role within brands, with teams
under pressure to navigate changing regulations, shifting consumer expectations, material
innovation and commercial demands. .....more |
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EXPOS
Paperworld Middle East partners with FSC to champion responsible
sourcing |
Paperworld Middle East, the region’s leading trade show for paper and stationery products,
has announced a strategic partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) ahead of
its 15th edition, taking place from 13–15 October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The
collaboration underscores the event’s commitment to responsible sourcing and supports the
long-term transformation of the paper and stationery industry across the Middle East. .....more |
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EXPOS
Asia Coat + Ink Show 2026 to bring ink and coatings industry
together in Mumbai |
The All India Printing Ink Manufacturers’ Association (AIPIMA) will organise the 14th edition
of the Asia Coat + Ink Show 2026 from 17–19 December 2026 at Hall II, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. An International Conference will precede the exhibition on 16
December 2026.....more |
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EXPOS
FESPA Middle East 2027 sets new dates at Dubai World Trade
Centre
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FESPA Middle East 2027 will take place from 27–29 April 2027 at the Dubai World Trade
Centre (DWTC), bringing together the speciality printing, signage, visual communications
and textile decoration sectors from across the Middle East and international markets.
The new dates follow consultation with exhibitors, industry leaders and partners across the
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. .....more |
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