Business Management - Industry Trends

Mustafa Rahmani: "I’m attending the Expo to discover strategies that can help Sunlight Graphics become more efficient, expand our capabilities, and better serve our customers."

Tia Lyn Warnet: "My plan is to go in somewhat organized—with a list of the vendors, equipment, and products I definitely want to see."

This week on the Wide-Format Weekly, Content Director Dan Marx shares what trends he believe will shape the wide-format market; we explore the tie between UV printing and promotional products; are you asking the right sales questions? Joseph Truncale's latest blog will answer that; and industry peers are sharing what makes them "Expo Bound." 

Dan Marx, content director of Wide-format Impressions, examines the trends shaping the future of wide-format printing. He explores the growing influence of automation, AI, market convergence, finishing innovation, and sustainability.

Amanda Mirano: "I hope to come back with new ideas that make our production more efficient, expand what we can offer our customers, and ultimately make our shop more successful."

Ford Bowers, CEO of PRINTING United Alliance, joins the Apparelist podcast to shares his deep industry expertise on current trends, technological convergence, and the impactful shifts shaping the printing landscape.

Artur Kamyshyan: "I keep coming back because it’s the best place to see what’s available now and get an early look at what’s coming to market next."

This week on the Wide-Format Weekly, we recap this year's Wide-Format Summit; we explore innovations in rigid wide-format media; and we outline how PRINTING United Expo creates opportunity amidst uncertainty.

Messe Düsseldorf will participate in the PRINTING United Expo 2026 in order to promote its “drupa alliance” portfolio of printing trade fair organized around the globe.

The Alliance’s decision to include She*t for Brains in its program demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of addressing mental health issues and dismantling the stigma that too often keeps people from seeking help.