June 1^st 2026 – Epson and Fiery have announced the launch of their upcoming "Think Big, Print Big" open days, scheduled to take place ON 16th, 17th, 18th June 2026 at the Epson Innovation Centre Lutterworth, Leicester, LE17 4HW.

The collaborative event will provide print professionals with an exclusive opportunity to explore cutting-edge software and hardware solutions designed to enhance productivity, unlock profit-boosting revenue streams, and champion sustainable printing practices.

GREEN BAY, Wis. —  June , 2026 — BW Converting will present the company's Baldwin TexCoat® G4 precision spray finishing system and Corona Pure technology at ITM 2026, taking place June 9 through 13, 2026, in Istanbul, Turkey.

Visitors to Hall 11, Booth 1113A will have the opportunity to learn how BW Converting’s textile solutions help manufacturers improve process control, enhance fabric quality and reduce chemistry, water and energy consumption.

London, UK – May 2026 – The Graduate Fashion Foundation has officially announced the highly anticipated shortlist for The Fashion Marketing Award ahead of Graduate Fashion Week 2026, presented by F&F Clothing.

This prestigious recognition highlights the most forward-thinking and innovative marketing students from universities across the United Kingdom, celebrating those who are poised to drive the future of a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry

Barcelona, Spain - 28 May 2026 – Durst Group has been honoured with four EDP Awards at the recent FESPA Global Print Expo in Barcelona, recognising its cutting-edge Durst P5 technology, sustainable Durst Entera LED Inks, and the forward-looking Open Software Initiative.

These accolades underscore the company's authoritative position in driving innovation and addressing critical, industry-wide challenges within the digital printing landscape.

Istanbul – May 2026 – Epson is set to redefine the future of industrial digital textile printing with the showcase of its latest Monna Lisa series at the upcoming ITM 2026 exhibition.

Located at Booth 508B in Hall 5, the technology pioneer will introduce a new era of fabric innovation, unveiling the highly anticipated ML-18000 alongside the advanced ML-32000JQ and the industry-leading ML-64000.

Mimaki Europe was presented with three EDP Awards at the association’s 2026 ceremony, held at FESPA Global Print Expo.

These highly acclaimed awards celebrate best-in-class innovation across the print industry, and Mimaki was honoured in three different categories.

Following intensive project planning and consultation, the leading textile machinery manufacturer Brückner was selected as the technology partner.

The decision to partner with the German family-owned company proved to be a gamechanger: the installed state-of-the-art coating line impressed with its performance and reliability shortly after commissioning.

Even during the start-up phase, the system not only met but actually exceeded the contractually agreed-upon production targets.

Milan, 27 May 2026 – Visual communication is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a growing demand for tailor-made solutions, the development of turnkey projects integrating design and production, and the increasingly central role of communication within physical spaces — from retail and events to public venues — now an integral part of brand strategies.

 In this evolving landscape, digital printing, technology, display solutions and space management systems are converging into integrated solutions that simplify processes and enhance communication effectiveness.

‍ With great sadness, FESPA today shares the news of the death of one of FESPA’s ‘founding fathers’, Michel Caza.

With great sadness, FESPA today shares the news of the death of one of FESPA’s ‘founding fathers’, Michel Caza. Michel passed away on 23rd May 2026 at the age of 90.

ZIMMER AUSTRIA is recognized as a leading provider of textile printing, coating, and finishing solutions.

Industry professionals will have the opportunity to explore ZIMMER AUSTRIA’s latest solutions at ITM 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey (June 9–13, 2026, Hall 4, Booth 404C). 

With a long-standing commitment to quality, reliability, and engineering excellence, the company continues to support customers worldwide through innovative technologies and application know-how. 

Hampshire, UK – 25 May 2026 – printMAX, one of the United Kingdom’s leading print technology distributors and Roland’s most successful authorised dealer, today announced a series of nationwide Open House events scheduled throughout June 2026.

Bringing together the latest innovations from Roland DG, Mimaki, Metamark, and Vivid Laminating Technologies, the events will provide print professionals with hands-on access to advanced hardware and sustainable applications in a live production environment.

May, 2026 - This achievement reinforces RUDOLF’s strategic focus on providing compliant, high quality solutions for customers serving Halal sensitive markets, particularly in the Middle East and other regions where Halal compliance is a key requirement.

With a broad portfolio now certified, customers can confidently integrate RUDOLF products into their supply chains while meeting local regulatory, cultural, and brand requirements.

TOKYO, Japan, May , 2026 - Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") has been awarded the prestigious honorary title "Red Dot: Design Team of the Year" for 2026 at the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award competition organized by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany.

This award is used to recognize a design team that has proved itself through its consistently innovative, top-class design achievements and has set the highest standards of design quality.

Epson is only the second Japanese company to receive this honor since the award was first presented in 2000.

The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in Essen, Germany, in July 2026.

FESPA has today announced that its annual FESPA Global Print Expo and co-located events (European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest and Textile), will take place at the Messe Munich, Germany, from Tuesday 6 – Friday 9 April 2027.

 Next year’s events will also welcome the return of the FESPA Awards, World Wrap Masters and Club FESPA.

Barcelona, Spain — May 2026 —We are proud to announce that OnPrintShop has been named the Best Print Commerce Solution at the EDP Awards 2026 for its AI-powered Web to Print Excellence, presented at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 in Barcelona.

The recognition comes from an independent jury of experts drawn from 20 of Europe's most respected print trade publications, and it validates something we have believed in from day one: that AI in print should solve real problems, not add new ones.

The CHT Group GmbH has been honored as Best Managed Company 2026.

The seal of approval recognizes excellently managed medium-sized companies and is awarded as part of a program by Deloitte Private, UBS, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and the Federation of German Industries (BDI).

FESPA has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to sustainability in 2026 by building on progress achieved across its global operations, events and community initiatives over the last 12 months.

This year, FESPA achieved ISO 20121:2024 for Sustainable Event Management, following its ISO 20121:2012 certification in 2025. FESPA has also confirmed measurable year-on-year CO₂e reductions between its 2024 and 2025 events.

TOKYO, Japan, May , 2026 -Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") has announced the continuation of its partnership with the FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM 2026 ("FFP"), a program organized by YUIMA NAKAZATO LABORATORY Co., Ltd. that seeks to discover and support next-generation fashion designers.

The program is endorsed by Japan's Ministry of the Environment. Beginning in 2022, this partnership is now in its fifth year.

Under its long-term corporate vision "ENGINEERED FUTURE 2035," Epson aims to drive technological advances, engineer the optimal future, and deliver value to society.

Kraków, Poland - May, 2026 – Antigro Designer, a leading developer of customisation software for the print industry, will demonstrate its forward-thinking print personalisation tools through interactive activations at the FESPA Global Print Expo in May 2026.

Exhibiting on Stand B33 in Hall 3, the company highlights how its innovative technology streamlines workflows, reduces material waste, and offers engaging customer experiences.

Barcelona, Spain – May 2026 – At FESPA Global Print Expo 2026., Kavalan welcomed industry professionals to Stand A135 in Hall 3 showcasing its latest sustainable product developments and outline a crucial new recycling initiative