Fespa 2012 Headlines
Fespa to host inaugural german-speaking conference
25 April 2012Fespa will put sustainability in the spotlight when it holds its inaugural Mitteleuropäischer Konferenz 2012 (Central Europe Conference) in Frankfurt this October.
AdGraphics president Rich Thompson crowned Fespa print champion 2012
07 March 2012AdGraphics president Rich Thompson has been announced as the World Print Champion for the Fespa Hall of Fame 2012, fending off competition from 400 printers worldwide.
Hollywood Monster undertakes recruitment drive as sales grow
07 March 2012Hollywood Monster will increase its workforce by 40% in the coming months and expects sales to increase by £1m in 2012 as the Birmingham-based business targets the £10m turnover mark in the next two years.
Digital Brothers launch eco-friendly wide-format substrate
29 February 2012Digital Brothers is showcasing a new, recyclable alternative to PVC and paper for billboards and banners.
Azonprinter hails successful 2011
29 February 2012Azonprinter has said its presence at this year's Fespa Digital is the culmination of a successful 2011, which included the launch of its new TwinTex textile printer and a move into new markets such as China, India and the UAE.
New Dyss cutter camera launched
24 February 2012Korean manufacturer Dyss has unveiled a new colour camera detection system, the X-Navi, for its full range of digital die-cutters.
In Depth
Entering the market, part one: Stepping into wide-format
24 May 2011When 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 2011With 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
06 May 2011Fespa believes the wide-format sector has matured to the point where big technological leaps forward are being superseded by small-scale advances, but the change of pace does not signify a let-up in excitement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
Star product: HP Designjet L28500 Printer
25 May 2012A wide-format digital device that boasts durability and speed
Star product: Epson SureColor SC-S30600
04 May 2012Epson hopes this eco-solvent unit will win it more business in the sector
Star product: Contra Vision Open
05 April 2012See-through film intended to reach the places other films can't
Me & my... Inca Onset S40
17 February 2012"We went to Belgium, Barcelona and... Ramsgate," reveals Richard Blueitt, operations director and co-owner at Wiltshire based retail printer Superior Creative. "In fact, we went to Belgium twice."
Star product: Mimaki TS34-1800A
10 February 2012New production-level fabric printer launched this week
Me & my... Roland DG VersaUV LEJ-640
27 January 2012When Dan Smith's father started Smith Signs on the island of Guernsey in 1970, it was a relatively small operation.
Fespa Digital 2011 highlights
All Fespa Headlines
- Polyprint TexjetPlus makes debut
- Danish printer invests in EFI Vutek
- All American scores Polish double with sequin kit
- New Kornit head aids printing on dark fabrics
- Demand rises for Inx alternatives
- IIJ launches high-speed printhead
- Essential claims flooring first
- Ilford unveils eco-friendly substrates
- Barcelona show exceeds expectations
- Aeoon secures Kyo12 sales success
- Xanté Excela graphix 4200 released
- Summa unveils F-series V-Cut tool
- Contra starts window revolution
- Kala to showcase new laminators
- Xaar goes virtual at Fespa Digital
- Oyo offers TechStyler promotion
- Signtrade in ink premiere
- Visitors get hands-on experience
- GMG targets wide-format sector
- Ahlstrom claims billboard first
- Esko premieres first fully automated i-Cut Suite
- Lynx releases high-end production flatbed
- Folex highlights substrate range
- Guandong 'Made for Europe' range unveiled
- Agfa M2540 flatbed launched at show
Fespa Digital 2012 info
FESPA Digital 2012 will take place in Barcelona, Spain and take place across four days, 21-24 February 2012.
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Travel/Accommodation
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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
 FESPA 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 |
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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
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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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