PRINTING United Expo

Chris Laniak, vice president of operations and sales at Excelsus Solutions, describes how customer need has helped define the company's path, and how extensive steps into fabrication have led to a "don't say no" philosophy.

This week: The deep value of training and PRINTING United Alliance's iLEARNING+, wide-format and promo at UNLV’s printing operation, and we highlight two wide-format companies steeped in innovation.

Joe Marin, SVP - member services at PRINTING United Alliance, describes the value and benefits of effective training and shares how industry-specific training from the Alliance's iLEARNING+ platform can improve results and meet training expectations.

Sara Osorio of PRINTING United Alliance explained how multiple states are exploring EPR and its potential impact on different segments.

HR is no longer something companies can afford to treat as an afterthought. When people are gone, they might never come back.

For the rest of 2026, political uncertainty will continue to have an impact on business, said Steph Buka of PRINTING United Alliance.

To our members, exhibitors, attendees, sponsors, partners, media, educators, students, and the entire PRINTING United Alliance team: thank you for making PRINTING United Expo 2026 an extraordinary success.

Explore the biggest trends from PRINTING United Expo, including AI, automation, workflow, convergence, and new opportunities.

This week on the Wide-Format Weekly PRINTING United Expo took place last week with 27,000 attendees and over 850 exhibitors; Bob Neubauer points out wide-format technologies to keep an eye out for from the Expo show floor; and Vanguard Digital debuted its new wide-format printer, The Cumberland.

During the 2026 PRINTING United Expo, Leslee Barker, Director of Graphic Center Operations at Miller Zell, took time to discuss the company, industry trends, sustainability. Further, she urges other PSPs to explore opportunities in A.I.

Lisa Cross of Alliance Insights explains that print buyer expectations are changing — and printers need to change with them.

The inaugural ASI Pavilion brought more than 60 promo suppliers together at PRINTING United Expo.

Andy Paparozzi, chief economist, PRINTING United Alliance, broke down what he is seeing when it comes to the overall economic picture.

Preliminary results reflect a highly engaged global audience, significant equipment on the show floor, product launches, and powerful connections across every segment of the printing industry

After two eventful days, energy and enthusiasm still remained high for day three of PRINTING United Expo. If you had to fly back early to avoid the Nor'easter, we've got our day three takeaways for you.

PRINTING United Expo is a wide-format wonderland. Here are some of the models In-plant Impressions…

From signage and displays to packaging, décor and industrial applications, Cumberland offers advanced automation, easy and quick media handling and reliable performance, increasing production capacity and unlocking new opportunities in today’s fast and demanding market.

After the glitz and glamour of the opening night party at Zouk night club, Attendees were still bright eyed and bushy-tailed as they walked into day two of PRINTING United Expo.

At the 2026 PRINTING United Expo, President of ARC Document Solutions and Riot Color, discusses the company, and provides his view of developments in the wide-format segment.

On this week's episode, Gabby Houck, Dan Marx, and Toni McQuilken join forces (sort of) at the 2026 PRINTING United Expo, offering impressions, opportunities, and takeaways from the first day of the massive Las Vegas event.

Can't make it this year? Don't worry, what happens in Vegas doesn't have to stay in Vegas, here are our key takeaways from Day One.

The headline launch is HP Large Format’s integrated AI production solution, bringing together cloud and edge intelligence at scale.

Incoming PRINTING United Alliance chair Brian Hite discusses the value of PRINTING United Expo and the critical role of the Alliance.

Architect is a purpose-built platform (subscription-based, cloud software) for the print and packaging industries. It is a radical Artificial Superintelligent workflow solution that enhances the customer experience with Esko’s premier product, Automation Engine as it builds analyzes, diagnoses, and auto-fixes workflow schemas.

Incoming Chair Brian Hite and industry leaders from across the printing community begin their terms during PRINTING United Expo 2026 in Las Vegas.

From AI and automation to new wide-format equipment, PRINTING United Expo 2026 Media Day offered a preview of what’s next for print. Industry experts and leading manufacturers shared how printers can tackle rising costs, improve efficiency, and uncover new growth opportunities.

What’s next after print? Five PSPs on wide-format, labels, promo, and apparel — and the questions to ask before you commit.

There’s no substitute for seeing print technology and applications in action. Here’s what promo…

Visitors to the Roland DGA booth (# C1545) can also attend Roland DGA’s live presentations, covering everything from cylindrical object customization and dimensional wallcoverings to industrial printing applications and the advantages of latex.

Willa Henderson "The knowledge I get to take home and share with my team is something I will not take for granted."

Attendees are invited to visit Booth #N5801 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas from Sept. 23-25, to experience Canon’s diverse range of equipment and solutions.

This week on the Wide-Format Weekly, PRINTING United Expo is less than a week away; Dave Leskusky announced his retirement after 31 years in the industry; and the latest episode of The Broadcast tackles addressing mental health in the printing industry with Sheet For Brains.

Veterans of the Expo say the reason they return is rarely a machine. It’s the people. It builds in connection at every scale.

Dean DeMarco: "The Expo has had a profound impact on my business because when I attend I always accomplish my business decision goals."

Are you looking to take your PRINTING United Expo experience to the next level? Being a member has…

Justin Reichert: "I always come back with ideas that help drive continuous improvement for our business and growth for our team."

On this episode of Wide-Format Weekly, we remember 9/11 from a printing industry angle, point you to an excellent analysis of growth strategies in the Wide-Format Segment, and make a "last call" (almost ... I mean there's still some time, but ... ) for PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas.

Nearly 850 exhibitors, hundreds of product launches, immersive show-floor experiences, expanded Student Day programming, and 70+ education sessions take over Las Vegas Sept. 23-25.

Chris Wright: "The relationships and insights gained at PRINTING United will help us continue that tradition by supporting our team with the tools and knowledge needed to maintain the quality our customers expect."

Ana Lisa Zalapa: "I hope to bring back new ideas and solutions that will improve our quality, efficiency, customer service, and overall business growth."

In booth C1614 at this year’s PRINTING United Expo, Durst will showcase the culmination of this legacy with its powerful portfolio of P5 printing systems, software and connected production technologies.

Dan Marx: "I love the fact that although wide-format is no longer printing’s “new kid on the block,” producers are still pushing the envelope, devising new applications, entering or establishing new markets. So exciting!"

Joe Dillon: "The information and connections I bring back from the show help set up our strategic plan going forward."

This week on the Wide-Format Weekly, we're covering the things you don't want to miss at PRINTING United Expo this year, including the G7+ Exchange, Taktiful Technology Tours, and plenty of cutting edge technologies. Also, didn't get on this year's Wide-format Impressions 150 list? Dan Marx has got you covered. 

Produced by Taktiful in strategic collaboration with PRINTING United Alliance, this guided walk-and-talk experience returns as a dual track, covering both embellishments and wide format markets — and Expo attendees can now reserve their place on either one.

Shad Ross: "The last several years I have made purchases directly associated with my experience at the Expo, and my business is all the better for having done so."

Hundreds of new print systems will be on display at PRINTING United Expo. Here’s a preview of some…

As you plan your PRINTING United Expo trip, make sure to add the G7+ Exchange, taking place the day before the show opens.

OnPrintShop will exhibit at Booth N6510, where print professionals can explore its latest developments in AI, automation, personalization, and web-to-print technology.

Ramesh Sunich: "Attending the Expo always improves my business."

Danny Myron: "I want to see what’s new in the industry and find better ways to serve our customers."

Visit the iLEARNING+ booth to explore hands-on training, certifications, and resources designed to help build stronger teams.

Many of this year’s Pinnacle Award winners will be on display at PRINTING United Expo. Here’s a peek at just a few of them.

Significans Automation, a sponsor of this year's AI Pavilion at PRINTING United, will be showcasing the revolutionary power of AI in combination with highly customized workflow automation.

Troy McGinnis: "It’s important to nurture current partnerships and look to develop new partnerships."

Flatbed printing has grown more than any other service at in-plants. With so many flatbeds on…

Kiaaina Wong: "Last year’s Expo was an incredible experience and had a direct impact on our business."

On this week's Wide-Format Weekly, motivations for attending PRINTING United Expo, getting the most out of your wide-format printer, sustainability beyond buzz words, and uncomplicating production with Lift software. And it’s all just a click away.

The Alliance will be at PRINTING United Expo ready to explore policy changes, updates in EHS, and strategies for sustainability.

A major focal point at the OneVision booth will be the company’s latest software innovations centered around secure, local, zero-prompt artificial intelligence.

Dilo Wijesuriya: "I continue to come back because it brings so much of our industry together in one place."

Sara Osorio's session "Rethinking Sustainability in Wide-Format Printing" made it clear that sustainability is no longer a marketing add-on or a niche concern. It’s quickly becoming a core business strategy and a major competitive differentiator for print providers.

New members of the Ben Franklin Honor Society and The Academy, along with recipients of the Joe Clarke Innovator Award and Swormstedt honors, will be celebrated at PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas this September.

The Apparel Zone returns to the Expo with a mandate that may sound almost contrarian on a trade show floor: education over selling.

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." 

The G7+ Exchange returns to PRINTING United Expo for a second year after a sold-out debut that drew more than 240 registrants.

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.

PRINTING United Expo will host more than 70 paid sessions, giving attendees the opportunity to ask presenters questions.

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."

Explore PLASTGrommet’s automated banner finishing, and media handling solutions at PRINTING United Expo 2026.

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.

At last month’s Wide-Format Summit, a panel featured four wide-format professionals who have moved into dimensional wide-format printing. Each described how their businesses are utilizing dimensional printing, and how they view it as an opportunity moving forward.

For Del Mar College Print Services, attending PRINTING United Expo will help the in-plant keep pace…

The hallmark of rigid media may be its firm and unbending nature, but the market itself is showing a great deal of flexibility. Led by the twin drivers of sustainability and function, the range, quality, and printability of rigid media is improving.

PRINTING United Expo is approaching quickly For many, the question this year isn’t which press to buy. It’s whether to buy at all.

The program continues in partnership with The FGCE (formerly Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation), which has provided scholarships to support nationwide educational institutions with access to the largest printing event in North America

On this episode, Denise Gustavson, Gabby Houck, and Dan Marx report from the 2026 Wide-Format Summit, which took place this week in Bonita Springs, Florida. They offer their key takeaways, and their daily write-ups are featured.

John Mack, Jr.: "It helps me stay current with industry trends and better position our manufacturing operations for long-term success."

Marco Boer, president of IT Strategies and keynote speaker, gives his first impressions of the Wide-Format Summit and also shares what he's looking forward to most at PRINTING United Expo. 

Sam Vollan: "we really want to spend a lot of time at all the booths and take advantage of everything the expo has to offer."

This week on the Wide-Format Weekly; Women in Print Alliance announced its programming for PRINTING United Expo; two class action lawsuits have been filed against Marketing.com and JAL Equit; and we look at how the Palm Beach County Graphics Division is handling making all of the new signage for the newly rebranded Palm Beach International Airport. 

Epson announced it has garnered three coveted PRINTING United Alliance 2026 Pinnacle Product Awards for its industrial professional printing solutions.

Danny Paline: "As always, I come away with new ideas to provide our clients, management info for the company itself, and an overall better understanding of the state of the industry."

Daniel Watts: "The outcomes of attendance has the ability to grow our business very significantly and, importantly, drive a deeper and richer conversation around sustainability and social conscience."

On this Wide-Format Weekly: The value of effective training, profiling professionals who are Expo-bound, navigating ink and media guarantees, and Wideformatopolis – the city we built. Join us!

A full lineup of pre-show planning, networking events, and community experiences brings women together through exclusive Expo programming

Agfa has received two 2026 Pinnacle Product Awards from PRINTING United Alliance, recognizing its Onset Panthera FB3216 flatbed press and MAX automation ecosystem for the Jeti Tauro platform. The award-winning technologies, which focus on boosting productivity, automation, and print quality, will be on display at PRINTING United Expo 2026 in Las Vegas.

Dan Crownover: "PRINTING United Expo has always makes us better somehow, and for that reason, we won’t miss it."

Training is important but difficult or too expensive to do, and PSPs find it hard to keep good employees. Joe Marin, senior vice president, membership with PRINTING United Alliance, describes how iLEARNING+ can help meet both of those challenges.

Jason Ahart: “It's also one of the best places to have real conversations with vendors and peers, not just see a product on a spec sheet.”

This week on the Wide-Format Weekly Dan Marx reflects on the evolution of the wide-format printing industry ahead of the Wide-Format Summit; we pick the five most essential sessions to attend at PRINTING United Expo; we look at what the data reveals about finishing’s growing impact on production inkjet; and we learn why ROI on AI matters.

The Pinnacle Awards celebrate the innovations making the biggest waves. Here are some interesting facts about this year’s winners.

Daniel Kabassema: "I expect this year's event in Las Vegas to provide fresh insights and ideas that we can bring back to our business and our customers throughout the Carolinas."

While Taktiful has built its reputation around digital embellishment, the team believes the same principles – education, creativity, and value-based selling – are equally important in wide-format space.