The trend of environmentally friendly printing is gaining momentum, and this will create new opportunities for businesses in the printing industry. DS Printech China, taking place from 16 – 18 May 2023 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, will provide a trend-aligned sourcing platform for key industry players. The influential digital and print fair will host leading suppliers from around world. Many will be showcasing eco-friendly innovations.
Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, commented: “Sustainability has been more than just a buzzword in the last few years, and is growing in importance. The importance of the event will force printing service providers as well as suppliers of inks and consumables to make improvements in their printing technologies, techniques and raw materials. As one of Asia’s most influential textile printing platforms, DS Printech China will showcase these sustainable solutions to domestic and international buyers, encouraging responsible downstream business operations.”
The digital and screen-printing industries will congregate for the three-day fair in Guangzhou and present a broad spectrum of solutions to their supply chain. Nearly 200 of the world’s leading companies have confirmed their attendance and are excited to showcase their sustainable innovations next month. Some of the exhibitors who are highlighted include:
Bostik (Shanghai) Management Co Ltd
One of the world’s largest adhesive and sealant companies will be showcasing their OEKO-TEX® compliant textile printing film. The thermal bonding film can be used to improve product durability and productivity. It is easy to cut, has a low melting point, and provides a matte or glossy finish.
Brother Co Ltd
The company is one of many exhibitors in Japan and will showcase its digital printer GTX as an alternative to traditional DTG. Brother’s water-based pigment inks are ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certified and CPSIA compliant. The innovative pouch packaging reduces waste and has a low environmental impact.
Great World Ink & Paint Co Ltd
Taiwanese fine chemical company that integrates design, production, and sales. Great World, which has four production facilities in Taiwan, China, and Vietnam, is a specialist in screen printing inks, gravure inks, and water-based paints. Their products are used widely in footwear, apparel, luggage, sporting goods, decorative material and other industries.
Guangzhou Mountainwood New Material Technology Co Ltd
The company specializes in the production of heat transfer labels using water-based, sustainable ink. These labels can be found on a wide range of clothing categories, including underwear for children, sportswear, and many others.
Shanghai Mimaki Trading
Multi-faceted manufacturer of wide-format printers with inkjet technology, cutting plotters and 3D modeling machines, as well as raster image processor (RIP) software. It invests heavily in eco-friendly equipment and UV-LED printing. Mimaki’s tighter integration between printers and software reduces energy consumption, harmful waste and CO2 footprints.
Zhongyi Ink & Paint Co Ltd
Since around 32 years, this well-known company in the country has produced ink. In addition to water-based inks, Zhongyi’s products include environmentally green UV/LED inks, water based ink, high quality solvent based inks and the matching auxiliaries materials. They are widely used across different segments such as offset printing, roller coating, rotary ink letterpress, and silkscreen printing.
Given the momentum behind the global sustainability movement, it’s no surprise that a growing number of exhibitors are focusing on this topic. In fact, with the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently issuing a “Red Alert” [1]Brands and consumers alike are looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions and waste. Improving equipment, design and logistical processes will help reduce emissions. Innovative inks, substrates, and other technologies are also expected to leave their mark on the marketplace as companies seek more sustainable alternatives.
DS Printech China is a rebranding two events: CSGIA, and Textile Digital Printing China. The first edition of Shenzhen 2020 was attended by 200 exhibitors and 8,853 participants.
The fair is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, China Screen Printing & Graphic Imaging Association (CSGIA) and Guangzhou Teyin Exhibition Service.
Please visit www.dsprintech.com to find out more about the event.