PRINTING United Expo Awarded Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Show by Trade Show Executive Magazine
PRINTING United Expo announced it has been named a Gold 100 Grand Award winner in the category “Fastest-growing Gold 100 Show Managed by an Association” in 2019 by blended growth. The inaugural PRINTING United Expo was held in Dallas at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on October 23-25, 2019. Of those Gold 100 events on the Trade Show Executive list, there were more than 117,000 exhibiting companies which collectively represented almost 45M square feet of exhibitor space, with over a combined 3.5 million attendees.
PRINTING United Expo received a second honor by being named by the organizers to the class of the Fastest 50 rankings, of which PRINTING United Expo was named, which saw extreme growth. The shows that make up the Fastest 50 Class of 2019 grew exponentially compared to the TSE composite index for all the exhibitions held in 2019.
Occupying 724,000 gross square feet, PRINTING United Expo 2019 featured a sold-out show floor of more than 680 exhibitors, over 100 educational sessions and numerous special events to further connect the industry for the first time together under one roof exemplifying the trend of market convergence. In 2020, the PRINTING United Digital Experience rolled out to continue to serve the industry on a global level with a comprehensive online platform of education, new product debuts and trends analysis to help companies stay connected while meeting in person last year was not possible.
“PRINTING United Expo 2019 was the dawn of a new era for the printing and graphic arts industry,” said Mark J. Subers, President, PRINTING United Expo. “This award really should be given to the industry at large and those exhibiting companies and show attendees that saw the clear value in coming together under one roof with a likeminded mission in learning about new, cutting edge technology, industry trends, networking and for those basically looking for a place to call home, and for making this event a reality.
“PRINTING United 2021 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events our industry will have seen in years. With the collective enthusiasm of the industry in getting back to business with brand new technology just waiting to debut, coupled with the advancement in vaccination rollouts earlier in the year than expected; we are wholeheartedly optimistic that this will be an event for the ages and one not to be missed.”
PRINTING United 2021 – October 6-8
PRINTING United Expo takes place this year at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL on October 6-8. For more information or to exhibit, visit: www.printingunited.com. Attendee registration will be opening in a few weeks. An announcement will be made when the site goes live.
About PRINTING United Alliance
PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the United States, comprised of the vast communities which it represents. The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education, training, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance, as well as resources from the leading media company in the industry – NAPCO Media.
PRINTING United Alliance produces the PRINTING United Expo, the most influential days in printing. The expansive display of technology and supplies, education, programming, and services are showcased to the industry at large, and represents all market segments in one easily accessed place. For more information, visit PRINTINGUnited.com.
