InPrint Munich 2021 is to be co-located with ICE Europe and CCE International as the combined events target opportunities in the fast-growing packaging sector.

InPrint is an exhibition for print technology in industrial manufacturing. ICE Europe and CCE International are devoted to the latest innovations in converting and finishing, as well as corrugated and cardboard production technology. Their visitor profile has a strong interest in package printing.

InPrint Munich, ICE Europe and CCE International will take place 9-11 March, 2021 at Munich Trade Fair Centre.

Frazer Chesterman of FM Future, and co-founder of the InPrint event brand, said, ‘The co-location of three dedicated trade shows evolving around converting and printing technologies creates a really strong, multifaceted event with increased opportunities and synergies for both exhibitors and visitors.’

InPrint Munich is Europe’s flagship event of the highly successful InPrint brand for the emerging community of printing professionals and manufacturers who want to maximise on new business potential for print applications in the industrial production sector. InPrint Munich 2019 hosted 136 exhibitors from 22 countries, introducing technical innovations in digital, inkjet, screen and speciality printing on diverse shapes and materials. Exhibits on display focused on printing machinery, print heads and components, inks, fluids and chemicals, UV technology, drying and curing equipment, metrology and quality assurance, software for colour and process management, and special custom-built systems for packaging and labels, printed electronics, fabrics and textiles, surface finishing, additive manufacturing, security printing, and 3D print.

The move to co-locate will generate additional footfall from the fast-growing packaging sector for InPrint. According to show surveys, the majority of ICE and CCE visitors come from industry sectors that are important growth markets for InPrint exhibitors, including packaging, pharma and electronics, but also food and beverage, transport and logistics, furniture and cosmetics at CCE, and plastics, engineering and paper at ICE.

ICE Europe has a focus on the conversion of flexible, web-based materials, such as paper, film, foil and nonwovens, with a strong focus on drying and curing technology, as well as special films used for touch panels, displays, and food packaging. CCE International is an exhibition for the corrugated and folding carton markets, presentsing technologies for the manufacturing and converting of corrugated and carton board. It covers the entire production and processing chain of corrugated materials, with digital print on carton as one of the key topics.

Mr Chesterman continued, ‘Whilst the main focus of ICE or CCE visitors is on specialised converting technology, they are also looking for integrated print solutions to label or decorate their finished foil, film, paper, or carton product. Surveys confirm that one third of ICE and CCE visitors want to know more about print technology that can be integrated into their manufacturing process. With InPrint Munich located next door, they can literally proceed to the next step in their production line.‘

Marcus Timson, also of FM Future and a co-founder of the InPrint event brand, noted, ‘Print technology has now successfully penetrated most areas of the manufacturing sector. This is because technology suppliers have long acknowledged that adjusting technology to market demands is an ongoing and very rewarding effort.

‘Stand allocation is now well underway, and with Munich remaining our home, InPrint will be the destination for many visitors from the heart of Europe’s trade activities – a perfect platform for print tech companies to ride the wave, test the market, and promote new paths for print technology in industrial production.’

*These events have been postponed until 22-24 June, 2021