drupa 2012 Provides Trendsetting Impulses for Print Sector

CHICAGO—May 16, 2012—The recent staging of drupa 2012, print media trade fair, provided key impulses for the worldwide print and media industry. The most important signal: print has potential and the sector is investing heavily in its future. This trend was already evident in the first half of the event and exhibitors reported the conclusion of numerous deals from all over the world. This willingness to invest continued in the second half of the trade fair. “drupa was a resounding success for the sector. The trade fair sent out key impulses. Numerous business ideas and innovations were showcased here that all led to high investment. What the 1,850 exhibitors presented here over the past two weeks will strengthen the development potential of the print and media industry long term. Here in Düsseldorf business was done and points were set for the future of the sector," stated Bernhard Schreier, president of drupa 2012 and chairman of the board at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.