Media Overview

This year's FESPA was big, bright and busy and Print7 News was there discovering the latest innovations, market trends and the product launches that took place. FESPA will return for 2020 in Madrid, where new feature Sportswear Pro 2020 will be co-located with the Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo.

Heidelberg's planned purchase of the MBO Group has been blocked by Germany's competition regulator; The Print Show announces celebrity guests to inspire visitors; Frazer Chesterman reflects on an evolving industry; and Porsche reprints its driver's manuals.

A new project from design studio The New Raw is using marine pollution from ghost fishing to create raw material for 3D printing; Canon introduces the latest Océ Arizona and discusses sustainability in the industry; Circle Media restructuring sees 106-year-old print firm go under; and International Paper's revenues plateau.

Dutch firm files for bankruptcy; HP launches first digital textile printers; Ricoh at Hunkeler Innovationdays; and companies honoured by the Queen

Newsquest announces plans for predicted print revenue decline; FESPA launches new sportswear feature for 2020; discussing the future of security print with The Tall Group; and the world's largest letterpress printer goes on show.

This year's FESPA was big, bright and busy and Print7 News was there discovering the latest innovations, market trends and the product launches that took place. FESPA will return for 2020 in Madrid, where new feature Sportswear Pro 2020 will be co-located with the Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo.

Heidelberg's planned purchase of the MBO Group has been blocked by Germany's competition regulator; The Print Show announces celebrity guests to inspire visitors; Frazer Chesterman reflects on an evolving industry; and Porsche reprints its driver's manuals.

A new project from design studio The New Raw is using marine pollution from ghost fishing to create raw material for 3D printing; Canon introduces the latest Océ Arizona and discusses sustainability in the industry; Circle Media restructuring sees 106-year-old print firm go under; and International Paper's revenues plateau.

Dutch firm files for bankruptcy; HP launches first digital textile printers; Ricoh at Hunkeler Innovationdays; and companies honoured by the Queen

EFI is set to be acquired by a private equity firm; Dubai in a world-first for its new vehicle plate printing factory; the power of UV LED with IST UK; and Netflix enters the world of print with new journal.

Jobs lost at Arjowiggins sites in France following court conclusion; plastic packaging inquiry launched; discovering the roots of Japan's print industry; and the dating app that puts women in charge moves into print.

Thinking of visiting The Print Show this year? If so, check out some of the highlights from last year where the show enjoyed a number of UK firsts in the print industry, as well as record visitor numbers.