LFP - Large-Format-Printing
SGIA Announces 2010 Expo Sponsors
Thursday 29. April 2010 - Leaders in the specialty imaging industry gear up for Las Vegas
The 2010 SGIA Expo (Las Vegas, October 13-15) presents the broadest range of new trends and technologies in the specialty imaging industry, and six SGIA partners are already gearing up to showcase their most innovative products.
This year, Agfa Graphics, Durst Image Technology US LLC, EFI and Hewlett Packard Company are platinum sponsors; INX Digital International Co. and Roland DGA Corporation are gold sponsors.
“In addition to taking specialty imaging to new production levels, all of our sponsors are deeply committed to the future of our industry, so much so that they have partnered with SGIA to put on the most dynamic industry event,” said Sondra Fry Benoudiz, SGIA’s Vice President of Membership. “They are leaders in the specialty imaging community.”
Sponsors agree – SGIA Expo attendees are in for a full range of imaging advancements, from digital to screen, high-production to entry level, graphics to garments and installation to industrial imaging.
“The annual SGIA Expo is a “can’t miss” event and enables Agfa to showcase our expanded portfolio of inkjet solutions that are helping Expo attendees grow their businesses,” said Deborah Hutcheson, Director of Marketing, Agfa Graphics North America. “The SGIA Expo also provides a channel for us to connect with customers and prospects as they look for ways to address their business concerns. But SGIA is much more than the annual expo. SGIA is truly a valued Agfa partner. Agfa and the industry at large have come to rely on their expertise, deep understanding of the industry as well as the myriad of useful resources the organization provides.”
“Durst values its working relationship with SGIA as we find that the Association does a great deal of beneficial work for the industry as a whole,” said Chris Howard, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Durst Image Technology. “This extends far beyond the tradeshow and presents itself in the many other areas that the Association works on for its members, such as webinars, the SGIA Journal and industrial segments. We find that SGIA is very focused on innovation within the industry and this aligns quite well with our direction as a company.”
“SGIA is more than an industry organization – it’s a forward-thinking community with access to resources such as webinars, surveys, news and commentary, not to mention the SGIA Expo,” said Mark Overington, Vice President of Marketing, EFI VUTEk. “The SGIA Expo is always an excellent venue for EFI to showcase our portfolio of products, assist our customers with award winning solutions, meet prospective customers, and experience some of the latest innovations in print. We are proud to be a partner of SGIA.”
“SGIA has been an important HP partner for many years,” said Claudia Barbiero, Sign & Display Marketing Manager, Americas Graphics Solutions Business, Hewlett Packard. “We look forward to the annual SGIA Expo as a key venue for engaging with our customers, demonstrating our leadership within the industry, and showcasing our comprehensive portfolio of digital large format solutions that help print service providers enter new markets, grow their businesses and prosper.”
“INX Digital International is proud to sponsor SGIA in 2010,” said Ken Kisner, President, INX Digital Americas. “We find it to be a tremendous industry resource that provides many of the tools and information our customers find essential to helping them make key business decisions. With the many changes now affecting the industry including digital printing, the SGIA Expo will be a key place to learn about the many technological innovations that will affect our customers who provide POP displays, signs and banners.”
“We are proud to sponsor the SGIA Expo once again,” said Rick Scrimger, Vice President and General Manager, Roland DGA Corporation. “This exciting international event allows us to connect with thousands of professionals throughout the apparel decoration, sign, screen printing and specialty graphics markets. As an eight-time winner of SGIA’s Product of the Year award, we look forward to the 2010 Expo and the opportunity to showcase our next generation of inkjet and UV inkjet printers, printer/cutters, engravers, impact printers and vinyl cutters.”