Fespa 2012 Headlines

Mimaki to give European debut to TS34-1800A sublimation printer at Fespa 2012

Mimaki to give European debut to TS34-1800A sublimation printer at Fespa 2012

31 January 2012

Mimaki will give a European debut to its new dye sublimation printer, the TS34-1800A, when it exhibits at Fespa 2012 later this month.

 
 
Polytype to offer 'unparalleled' speed and quality with Quantum launch

Polytype to offer 'unparalleled' speed and quality with Quantum launch

31 January 2012

Wide-format manufacturer Polytype has said that its UV-curable print platform, the Virtu Quantum, offers an "unparalleled combination of speed and quality".

 
 
Fespa Digital 2012 to put sustainability in the spotlight

Fespa Digital 2012 to put sustainability in the spotlight

25 January 2012

Fespa's head of events and new media Duncan MacOwan has said that next month's show is an ideal place for printers to develop or expand their sustainability programmes.

 
 
Fespa launches Wrap Rally road trip to Barcelona

Fespa launches Wrap Rally road trip to Barcelona

16 January 2012

Fespa is to send a group of employees on a "print adventure" trip from London to Barcelona to find examples of innovative digital print technologies and applications.

 
 
GMG marks entry into wide-format sector with Fespa Digital 2012 attendance

GMG marks entry into wide-format sector with Fespa Digital 2012 attendance

19 December 2011

GMG has marked its foray into the wide-format print sector with colour management software that can drive more than 750 print and cutting machines.

 
 
Wide-format printers 'targeting growth through diversity'

Wide-format printers 'targeting growth through diversity'

15 December 2011

Around 70% of wide-format print businesses are aiming to diversify their product offering to catalyse growth in 2012, according to a new survey commissioned by Fespa.

 
 

In Depth

Entering the market, part one: Stepping into wide-format

Entering the market, part one: Stepping into wide-format

24 May 2011

When you're looking at moving into digital wide-format, choosing the right equipment is only half the battle. PrintWeek talks to some old hands and gets some insider experience

 
 

Fespa: Highlights from the halls

06 May 2011

With so much on display at the show, visitors will need to whittle what they see down to the essentials. Start planning your trip with our breakdown of what's on show on the exhibitors' stands

 
 
Fespa: Finesse is the goal for the children of the revolution

Fespa: Finesse is the goal for the children of the revolution

06 May 2011

Fespa believes the wide-format sector has matured to the point where big technological leaps forward are being superseded by small-scale advances, but the change of pace does not signify a let-up in excitement

 
 

Wide-format reviews

Me and my... Roland DG VersaUV LEJ-640

Me and my... Roland DG VersaUV LEJ-640

27 January 2012

When Dan Smith's father started Smith Signs on the island of Guernsey in 1970, it was a relatively small operation.

 
 
Star Product: HP Scitex FB7600 flatbed printer

Star Product: HP Scitex FB7600 flatbed printer

18 January 2012

The latest version of this popular series adds a number of refinements

 
 

Fespa Digital 2011 highlights




Fespa Digital 2012 info

FESPA Digital 2012 will take place in Barcelona, Spain and take place across four days, 21-24 February 2012.

The exhibition is located at the modern Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via.

Address:
Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via
Av. Joan Carles I, 64
08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona)

Over 18,000m² of exhibition floor space will be taken over by FESPA Digital 2012 – and with the added benefit of occupying just one Hall (Hall 3) to make visiting a much easier experience.

 

 

Travel/Accommodation

There are a wide range of hotels to choose from when visiting Barcelona depending on your needs and tastes.

To get the best possible room rates for your stay during FESPA Digital 2012 we recommend that you book through the approved FESPA hotel booking agency go take advantage of the specially negotiated rates for FESPA visitors and exhibitors.

To book your accommodation - Click here

Official Airline Carrier

SpanAirFESPA are pleased to announce that SpanAir (a Star Alliance member) are the official airline carrier for FESPA Digital 2012, offering discounts from 10% on flights to FESPA Digital in Barcelona.

Please make note of the code below when making bookings to receive your discount.*

Please visit: www.staralliance.com/conventionsplus

*Discount code: JK02S12

For more information regarding Star Alliance and Spanair please click here
Barcelona is very well connected through several transport systems. The transport facilities are excellent which are cheap and reliable. Below you will find information regarding the various methods of transport available.

Address:
Fira de Barcelona Gran Via
Av. Joan Carles I, 64
08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona)

By Road
Motorways and roads: access to the Gran Via exhibition centre

• Girona - Barcelona

| AP-7, C-33, Ronda Litoral exit 17 "Gran Via M2"
• Mataró – Barcelona | C-32, Ronda Litoral exit 17 "Gran Via M2"
• Manresa - Barcelona | C-58, Ronda Litoral exit 17 "Gran Via M2
• Aeroport del Prat - Barcelona | C-31, Gran Via
• Tarragona - Barcelona | AP-7, A-2, Ronda Litoral exit "Barcelona Fires - Gran Via"
• Igualada - Barcelona | A-2, Ronda Litoral exit "Barcelona Fires
- Gran Via"
• Lleida - Barcelona | AP-2, A-2, Ronda Litoral exit "Barcelona Fires - Gran Via"

Metro

• Take Line 1 or Line 3 towards "Plaça Espanya".
• Change to FGC station at Plaça Espanya (no need to exit the station, nor to buy another ticket) and take any of the lines towards "Europa-Fira" (5 different lines leaving, all of them stop at Europa-Fira)

Taxi


• Will cost approximately 20 € to 30 € from the Barcelona del Prat airport which is located 20 minutes from the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via by taxi.

Barcelona

Barcelona
Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city enriched with cultural heritage and history. It is a first class city which is known for innovation. Famous for it’s art, architecture and of course football; Barcelona has something to suit everyone.

You can go for a walk along ‘La Ramblas’, to enjoy the street musicians and live statues. Or if you wish to take in some of Barcelona’s breathtaking sights why not take the tram ‘Tramvia Blau’ up to the top of Tibidabo which is the tallest mountain amongst the Serra de Collserola.

For more information on what to do in Barcelona visit this website click here

Weather

Barcelona is situated along the shores of the Mediterranean which means it tends to have a warm, welcoming climate with pleasant temperatures all year around.

The average temperature in Barcelona in February is around 13ºC

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