Print equipment sales to hit Dhs1.6b
DUBAI: Sales of print equipment in the Middle East and Africa will reach an estimated Dhs1.6 billion in 2026, powering the industry to a period of modest growth in the post-pandemic era.
Amidst this positive window of opportunity, leading manufacturers of print equipment have confirmed to showcase their latest products and solutions at the forthcoming Gulf Print & Pack exhibition, the leading trade show for the commercial and package printing sectors in the region, scheduled to take place on 2426 May 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (Hall No.1). Industry stakeholders are expected to capitalize on the growth potential of the industry as outlined in the Smithers Pira report titled The Future of Print Equipment Markets to 2026 referenced previously.
Among those confirmed to participate include Konica Minolta Business Solutions Middle East which will be introducing a new addition in their Mid Production segment along with Automated Color Management system and Registration System – Intelligent Quality Optimizer.
Nayyar Ansari, Business Unit Head at Konica Minolta says the company has a long history of introducing innovations in the print industry in the region. “We were the first at Gulf Print & Pack five years ago to introduce and showcase digital labels in the region and pioneered the introduction of the digital embellishment solution to the Middle East at the event. This year, we promise to excite yet again with a product launched that will showcase technological advancements in the industry.”
As the industry moves towards digitalization globally not just in the region, innovation will be a key spotlight at Gulf Print & Pack.
“Printing equipment is used to produce a vast number of different products, from print publications such as newspapers and magazines to packaging and labels as well as sign and display graphics.”